Northridge board approves consent agenda, five‑year forecast and construction contracts in unanimous votes

The Northridge Local School Board conducted routine business Tuesday night, approving a consent agenda of financial reports, donations and appropriations adjustments, and taking a series of votes on budget and construction items. Several items were discussed at length before unanimous roll‑call approvals.

Key formal actions and votes:
• Adoption of April 16 minutes (motion and roll call approval).
• Adoption of the consent agenda (roll call 5‑0), with copier contract item 5.4 pulled for separate consideration.
• Approval of five‑year forecast and assumptions (roll call 5‑0). Treasurer emphasized the forecast reflects a one‑time investment gain and cautioned against treating it as recurring revenue.
• Approval of the five‑year copier contract (pulled item 5.4) after discussion of bids and savings (roll call 5‑0).
• Approval of the Licking County ESC general service contract for FY25, preschool calendar adjustments, and an administrative salary correction for a district psychologist (roll calls 5‑0).
• Approval of stadium‑related equipment purchases including three John Deere Gators funded from COP interest (roll call 5‑0).
• Approval of a district maintenance contract that includes tornado repairs (insurance expected to offset part of the cost) and a construction change order settlement for Middle School plumbing to hold Robertson harmless for prior design expenditures ($42,450); both passed by roll call.

All recorded roll‑call votes listed board members Mrs Bamin, Mrs Creger, Mr Hart, Mr Shrock and Mrs Vance voting "yes" on the items noted. There were no recorded "no" votes on the substantive agenda items that required board action.

Why it matters: The votes put in motion capital purchases and contract settlements tied to ongoing construction and maintenance projects, and the forecast will drive budget planning for the next fiscal year.

What’s next: Staff will report back on contract implementation, insurance recoveries related to tornado damage and any necessary change orders; the board scheduled its next regular meeting for June 18, 2024.