Northwest Technical Institute

The meeting included a welcome to Molina Quintero, who led the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a discussion of her accomplishments, including obtaining her diploma and level one wage certificate. She is currently enrolled at Northwest Arkansas Community College and hopes to attend John Brown University.

The meeting included the president's report, which covered the homecoming parade, a student musician's recognition, and the graduation of English Language Learners. The board approved consent items including payroll, schedule of bills, surplus property declarations, resignations/retirements, and new hires. Individual approval items included bus routes, program evaluations for transportation services, the C.A.T.S program, career and technical education, summer school, NHS course planning guides, and the 2021-2022 audit report. The superintendent's report covered transfers, monthly financial recaps, policy updates, homebound services, fall enrollment, and a facilities committee status update.

The meeting included the recognition of visitors, a pledge of allegiance, and approval of the agenda. Presentations were made regarding student achievements in wrestling, a time capsule excavation at Woodridge Middle School, and school events. An Eagle Scout was recognized. Consent items included the approval of consent items dated February 17, 2022, a schedule of bills, payroll, surplus property declarations, a board policy, and resignations/retirements. Individual approval items included employment recommendations, an annual financial audit, middle school athletics expansion, a High Ridge Blvd project easement, and a custodial and food service salary schedule modification. Public comments were received, and the superintendent's report included a financial recap, transfers, district award recipients, and 2021-2025 CSIP goals and objectives.

The meeting included presentations on the President's report, highlighting donations received and student field trips; the Northwest Way donation to St. Baldrick's Foundation; recognition of the HSE Building Lighthouse Team and a staff member; and approval of consent items including the schedule of bills, payroll, surplus property declaration, and resignations/retirements. Individual approval items covered new hires, the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars, E-rate projects (switch, firewall, ISP and WAN services, and NHS dedicated ISP), an annual financial audit recommendation, and a resolution opposing open enrollment legislation. The Superintendent's report included information on transfers, monthly financial recap, mileage reimbursement rate, kindergarten registration, and CSIP pre-planning updates.

The work session covered board goals, norms, and expectations; a review of the CSIP and the 2024-2025 plan for revision; and a SWOT analysis of the Board of Education. New hires and a cooperative purchase agreement for playground replacement at House Springs Elementary were approved.