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Northwestern Local BOE
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.
From left, Rick Ellerbrock, Reggie Kline, Jill Keller, John Smith, Brad Stull
President
Labor Management Committee Representative, Legislative Liaison Representative - Alternate, Insurance Committee Representative, Policy Committee Representative
Tax Incentive Review Council District Representative-Alternate, Facilities Committee Representative, Policy Committee Representative, OSBA Small School District Advisory Network (SSDAN) representative
Legislative Liaison Representative , Labor Management Committee Representative, Finance Committee Representative, Committee Representative, OSBA Small School District Advisory Network (SSDAN) representative, WCSCC Representative
Tax Incentive Review Council District Representative, Facilities Committee Representative
Participate
Citizen Participation at Northwestern Board of Education Meetings
Remember that the Board of Education Meetings are a meetings of the Board to conduct official business. There is no requirement for holding public participation. It is only because of our efforts at transparency, communication, and desiring feedback that public participation is encouraged. Appropriate demeanor and due respect are expected at Board of Education Meetings at all times.
Items for the Agenda:
If a citizen wishes to submit/discuss an item of business for a meeting, it is desired that this item be given to the Superintendent or President on the Wednesday preceding the Board meeting. This is the day that agendas are developed. This item should be submitted in writing.
Addressing Items on the Agenda
If a citizen wishes to address an item on the agenda, a request to be recognized should be made during the “guest” portion of the agenda and must sign-in prior to the Board Meeting in order to be recognized.
How to be Recognized
The person desiring recognition should raise a hand and wait to be recognized by the President.
What to do when Recognized
1. State name and address.
2. Address Board members as a group.
3. Board members may ask questions for clarification.
4. The President may use discretion regarding recognizing speakers more than once on the same subject.
5. Individual remarks shall not exceed five minutes and no more than 30 minutes will be devoted to a single issue.
6. Repetitive statements may be ruled out of order by the President.
7. The President may defer questions/concerns to be discussed with the Superintendent at a different time.
8. The Board will not discuss individual employees
Public participation is expected to be productive, positive, constructive criticism, or pose questions for the betterment of our school district – not to detract from our mission, create controversy or division, or inhibit the Board’s efforts to conduct official business.
If questions, information, concerns are requested community members are encouraged to contact the superintendent or treasurer who will be happy to discuss and meet with you.
Join Virtually: All regular board meetings are broadcast online via Zoom. The link to join is posted on the Meeting Information page.