The Northwood School Board approved the Monthly Enrollment Report and minutes from June 3, 17, and 18 by a 5-0 vote. The Board approved a newsletter for distribution via Facebook, the Post Office, and Library. State grant allocations for FY26-27 were accepted, 5-0. Staff appointments included Ashley Desilets ($18/hr), Katie Winsor ($1,600), and Carolyn Sawyer ($1,300), approved 4-0, with Mr. Sawyer abstaining. The Anti-Discrimination Plan was approved 5-0. Policies AC through KFB were reaffirmed, 5-0. Policies ACD through JFBC moved to first read, 5-0. Extended School Year services run until July 28. The next meeting is a work session on August 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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The Board revised Policy BEDG regarding meeting minutes, effective September 3, 2025. The policy mandates the Board appoint a Secretary to record meeting times, participants, subjects, motions, and final decisions, including roll call votes when required. Approved and unsealed minutes must be accessible at the SAU office and on the district website. Draft public minutes require availability within five business days, while non-public drafts must be accessible within 72 hours. The policy details a process for sealing non-public minutes by a two-thirds majority vote if disclosure would adversely affect reputations, render actions ineffective, or relate to emergency security. Sealed minutes must be reviewed or unsealed within ten years, with those sealed before October 3, 2023, requiring review by October 3, 2033. The Superintendent must maintain a public "Sealed Minutes List" documenting all sealed records.
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The Northwood School Board announced a public forum scheduled for March 10, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Northwood Cafe. The forum is designated as a listening session regarding the 2025-2026 budget development; no official actions, votes, or deliberations will be taken by the Board during this event. Input will be accepted only on the specified budget topic, with comments concerning specific individuals deemed out of order. Speakers must sign up at the door and will be recognized in order of appearance; they are limited to three minutes. Attendees must conduct themselves civilly. The Board will not answer substantive questions but may seek clarification. Feedback gathered will be used for consideration at future business meetings.
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The Northwood School Board announced a public forum on November 12, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Northwood Café. This listening session focuses on input regarding the 2025-2026 budget development. No official decisions, votes, or actions were taken. The Board clarified they would not answer substantive questions or deliberate during this event but will use feedback for future business meetings. Speakers must sign in at the door and are allotted three minutes per person, extendable to five minutes for Q&A. The moderator may rule comments regarding specific individuals out of order to protect privacy. Discussion is strictly limited to budget topics.
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The Northwood School Board held a special session on June 18, 2026, to discuss pending legislation HB 1610 and HB 1300. Mr. Byrne explained that HB 1610 would eliminate the District's Fund Balance Retention, returning funds to offset taxes, while HB 1300 would mandate a November ballot question for a local tax cap requiring a 3/5 majority.
The Board approved two motions for surplus spending. First, $346,243 was approved (4-1 vote; Mr. Bryer opposed) for the elevator project and pre-payment of the second energy lease payment. Second, $32,960.78 was approved (5-0 vote) for items including a milk cooler, handicap bathroom stall, outdoor lighting, ELA materials, and interactive displays. Mr. Winslow called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m., and the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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