August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mrs. Ledbetter stated that she was present for two purposes.  The first was that she wanted to thank the board for their continued support, and also to thank the summer workers for the improvements they made in her classrooms.  She shared some ideas about a professional unit to tie in with the job shadowing the students do. The second item was to ask about some details of the preschool program.  The board deferred to Mr. Gebhard who addressed the question.  The board thanked Mrs. Ledbetter for attending the meeting and wished her a good year; she departed at that time.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman went over the list of summer projects that have been completed and those that should be wrapping up this week.  A big thank you to the summer help: Stephanie Whitney, Elle Tharman, Dean Lewis, Noah Hansen, Silvia Marquez, Clayson Patterson, Cindy Mordecai, Leo Graham, Tony Van Patten and all the businesses that helped get the work done this summer. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared that all vehicles passed inspection this week.  The routes have been set and everything is ready for the year.  On Saturday night, the storm that went through Long Island had a tree limb land on the back corner of Bus #13.  Amber will get this turned into the insurance company.

Discussion:  At 7:00 PM the meeting returned to open session; no action taken.

Discussion:  At 7:10 PM the meeting returned to open session; no action taken.

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared that the enrollment team did a great job this year.  There were several transitions with students this year, but the overall enrollment is the same as we ended last year.  At the Back-to-School breakfast staff shared personal stories as to why they are here at Northern Valley.  Mr. Tharman stated that the students are lucky to have such a caring and committed staff and encouraged people to share that message. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared about the Back-to-School Picnic invitation the NVEA sent out. We will have school on Thursday and Friday this week, and then we are off and running for the new school year.

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard invited the board to look at the new Long Island stage curtains that were hung this summer and the boys bathroom that had been renovated.  He discussed the progress on the water leak fix and lastly went over the in-service schedule for staff today and tomorrow.