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February 24, 2025 School Board Meeting

Norwood School District (Central Public Schools ISD 108)Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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Resignation of Forestor

Retirement of Jody Kon

Approval of Booster Club gifts

Student Council activities report

Legislative session updates

Compensatory education funding and legislative shortfalls

Board compensation tracking

Enrollment and financial health report

Strategic planning and board retreat summary

Special education staffing models

First reading of school board policies 506, 515, 519, 533

Winter weather cancellation protocols

FY2026 budget parameters and fund balance targets

Full Document Analysis

Votes (3)

Approve the agenda as presented

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Speaker · Seconded by Proot

Approve the consent agenda

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Speaker · Seconded by Eron

Approve gifts from Booster Club

ApprovedVoice vote

Moved by Speaker · Seconded by Kelly

Notable Quotes (2)

If you're going to hold harmless that means Hold Us harmless too.

— Mr. Shak
Legislative advocacyDiscussing the unfair distribution of compensatory education funding.

If we don't need to make a giant jump there but we look out say five years we want that to 17% and we increase our minimum balance by a percent a year over the next 5 years.

— Mr. Shak
Budget parametersProposing a long-term plan for the district's fund balance.

People (6)

Mr. ShakSuperintendent

Provides reports on resignations, legislation, and financial planning.

2 quotes

“Jody has been with Central Schools for 30 years and she's just a phenomenal teacher and teammate.”

Commenting on the retirement of teacher Jody Kon.

“My number one job is to keep the kids safe.”

Explaining the decision-making process for school cancellations.

Jody KonTeacher

30-year veteran of the district; commended for her dedication.

SamStudent

11th-grade representative reporting on school activities.

AprilStudent

11th-grade representative reporting on school activities.

Dr. HortonSuperintendent

Focusing on special education efficiency and staffing models at 288.

AmyAdministrative Staff

Managing board pay spreadsheets.

Places Mentioned

Central Schools DistrictState Capitol

Events & Meetings (1)

  • February 24th, 2025: Central School Board Meeting

Ordinances & Resolutions (4)

Policy 506

First reading for policy review.

Policy 515

First reading for policy review.

Policy 519

First reading for policy review.

Policy 533

First reading for policy review.

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