August 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Monthly Meeting

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman gave a brief overview of the vehicle inspections and drivers for this year. 

Discussion:  A huge thank you to those that helped: Shelby Preston, Mitch Pugh, Cindy Mordecai, Marvin Gebhard, Jessica and Matt Ledbetter, Ryan Hopkins ... as well as the summer helpers: Noah Hansen, Silvia Marquez, Dean Lewis, Jeremiah Kirkland, and Keelan Dockendorf.  Lastly .... another Thank You to those businesses that were part of the summer projects: Carpet One, Hardy Electric, Hobarts, AquaShield, Culligan Casey Dole, Blue Dog Welding, INA Alert, KS Original Flooring, Cutting Edge Concrete Design, and Cody Nickel Concrete. 
We are functional ... and as always ... not all things were done, but most completed. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard joined the meeting at this time. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared a sheet of student enrollment numbers indicating that we are up this year compared to count day last year.  This is a testament to the staff here at Northern Valley. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared the list of students that are from out of district. Notifications will be sent to those neighboring districts at the start of next week. 

Discussion:  The annual needs assessment was shared with the board.  

Discussion:  The budget documents that were published in the newspaper was shared with the board. The September board meeting will follow the Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearings. 

Discussion:  At 6:41 PM the meeting returned to open session. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared the schedule for this year's teacher evaluations. 
 

Discussion:  The professional development plans were passed around for the board to view. 

Discussion:  Mr. Tharman shared there is lots of excitement in the air. All staff back to school breakfast today. Followed by local teacher and group meetings.  Tomorrow, SHESC presenting and AI Overview, iCEV training for HS teachers, and Mandt recertification training.  Friday is a work day .... and students arrive on Monday, Aug. 17th. 
Morning orientation and team building exercises.  Sophomores and Seniors will be doing CPR certification in the afternoon.  Freshmen and Juniors will be doing Stop the Bleed training, building orientation, and cleaning of concession stand. 
First day of fall practices begin on the 17th as well. 
KIDS Training on the 24th 
VB jamboree on the 25th (Here).... FB scrimmage TBD
September 14th board meeting ..... RNR hearing, budget hearing, etc. 

Discussion:  Mr. Gebhard shared some of Valeri Marble's comments about Beyond the Backpack. "I wanted to send you a final update now that we are officially at one of the most exciting parts of our first Beyond the Backpack project! First and foremost, I cannot thank all of you enough for your encouragement and support throughout this process. What started as an idea to help provide school supplies has turned into something much bigger, and our community's response has been incredible!! I'm excited to share that Beyond the Backpack raised a total of $12,385! Combined with what we've already spent, approximately 90% of the money raised this year will remain directly invested in Beyond the Backpack and Northern Valley students. Throughout this fundraiser, I've heard over and over again how fortunate Northern Valley is to have the teachers and staff that we do. People wanted to give because they believe in our students, our school and the people caring for these kids every day. Thank you for letting the Beyond the Match Foundation take the lead on this project!!" Mr. Gebhard added a huge thank you to all of those that donated time and money to this cause. 
He also extended a thank you to Cody Nickel for the concrete work done in front of the GS and cafeteria. A new para has been hired, Whitney Padgett, to fill the need in Long Island. 

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