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Northwest Public Schools board approves policy updates, handbooks and membership; lunch price recommendation passes 5-1
Summary
At its July 14, 2025 meeting the Northwest Public Schools Board of Education approved revisions to multiple board policies, adopted three new policies, approved employee and student handbooks and renewed NRCSA membership; a recommended lunch price increase passed 5-1 (one dissent).
The Northwest Public Schools Board of Education met July 14, 2025, at the Northwest High School Board Room and approved a series of policy updates, new policies, handbooks and a membership renewal. The board also approved recommended lunch prices for the 2025-26 school year by a 5-1 vote.
During the meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve revisions to board policies 1200, 3131, 3132, 3410, 4003, 4009, 5001, 5004, 5103, 5201, 5202z, 5301, 5401 and 5414 after a motion by Robin Schutt and a second from Artie Moeller. The board also unanimously approved three new policies—5507, 6118 and 6391—on a motion from Paul Mader, seconded by Artie Moeller.
On the district’s recommended lunch prices for the 2025-26 school year, Artie Moeller moved to approve and Aaron Buhrman seconded; the motion passed 5-1 with Board Member Paul Mader recording the lone dissent. The transcript does not specify the dollar amounts or specific price changes that were approved.
The board approved the K–8 and 9–12 student handbooks for 2025-26 (motion by Artie Moeller, seconded by Robin Schutt), the Classified Employee Handbook (motion by Robin Schutt, seconded by Artie Moeller), and the Certified Employee Handbook (motion by Paul Mader, seconded by Aaron Buhrman); each passed unanimously.
The board also voted unanimously to renew the district’s membership in the Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association (NRCSA) for 2025-26, on a motion by Robin Schutt and seconded by Artie Moeller.
The meeting record does not include details of the policy changes, handbook edits, or the specific lunch price figures. The board adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
Votes at a glance: - Consent agenda: approved unanimously (moved by Aaron Buhrman; seconded by Robin Schutt). - Policy revisions (1200, 3131, 3132, 3410, 4003, 4009, 5001, 5004, 5103, 5201, 5202z, 5301, 5401, 5414): approved unanimously (moved by Robin Schutt; seconded by Artie Moeller). - New policies (5507, 6118, 6391): approved unanimously (moved by Paul Mader; seconded by Artie Moeller). - Lunch prices for 2025–26: approved 5–1 (moved by Artie Moeller; seconded by Aaron Buhrman). Paul Mader voted no. Specific price amounts not specified in the transcript. - K–8 and 9–12 Student Handbooks: approved unanimously (moved by Artie Moeller; seconded by Robin Schutt). - Classified Employee Handbook: approved unanimously (moved by Robin Schutt; seconded by Artie Moeller). - Certified Employee Handbook: approved unanimously (moved by Paul Mader; seconded by Aaron Buhrman). - NRCSA membership renewal: approved unanimously (moved by Robin Schutt; seconded by Artie Moeller).
