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Votes at a glance: Northridge board approves personnel contracts, policies and the five‑year forecast
Summary
At its May 20 meeting the board approved the consent agenda, a new administrative contract, interim and bridge superintendent arrangements, a five‑year forecast, and multiple policy readings; the board tabled the secretaries' retroactive pay item (6.18) to allow verification by administration.
The Northridge Local School District board recorded several formal decisions on May 20. Key outcomes included:
- Consent agenda: Approved by roll call, motion passed 4–0 (items included multiple hires, resignations, donations and field trips previously described in the consent packet).
- Item 6.2 (new administrative contract for Elliot Wentz): Pulled for separate consideration and approved by roll call 4–0 after discussion of alternative licensure and background checks.
- Item 6.18 (corrected years of experience/back pay for secretaries): Motion to table carried in a voice vote and was recorded in discussion as 3–1; the board directed the treasurer and superintendent to verify records and return with a recommendation, with a July target for further review.
- Five‑year forecast (9.1): Approved by roll call 4–0 after the treasurer presented assumptions and legislative risks.
- NEOLA policy second reading: Approved by roll call 4–0.
- Interim superintendent agreement (Dale Dixon, Lincoln County Regional ESC): Approved 4–0.
- Bridge-term superintendent contract (Brian Bloom, July 1–31, 2025) and addendum to the superintendent's contract (vacation scheduling): Approved by roll call 4–0.
The board entered executive session late in the meeting to consider complaints against an employee; no action was expected on return.
