North Hills School District committee meeting, Jun 4, 2026
37 min · 1 public speaker
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North Hills board approves 26-27 budget and 21.22-mill tax rate 4:36
- The board voted 8 yea, 0 nay to approve Resolution 2026-03, which Samantha Ellwood said sets the tax rate for the 26-27 year at 21.22 mills, an increase of 4.2% or 0.85 mills. 3:44
- The board also voted 8 yay, 0 nay to approve the 26-27 general fund budget, which Samantha Ellwood said includes estimated revenues of $101,590,900 and estimated expenditures and other uses of $101,590,900. 6:08
- A district staff member gave an annual food service update and said the food service department recommends no price increases for the 2026-27 school year. 13:26
- The board also heard a presentation on the North Hills Foundation. 28:05
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Item by item (12)
- Opening and public comment 0:02
- Tax rate resolution 3:06
- Samantha Ellwood said no one came to the district office to review the budget and the board received no communications or questions about it. 3:06
- Samantha Ellwood said Resolution 2026-03 sets the tax rate for the 26-27 year at 21.22 mills, an increase of 4.2% or 0.85 mills. 3:44
- One board member said the increase would help fund instructional services without cutting programs, furloughing employees or increasing class sizes. 4:09
- Homestead farmstead exclusion 5:18
- Final general fund budget 6:06
- Samantha Ellwood said the final budget includes estimated revenues of $101,590,900 and estimated expenditures and other uses of $101,590,900, with the real estate tax rising from 20.37 mills to 21.22 mills. 6:06
- Helen Spade said the administration started with a $4.5 million deficit and that there are no furloughs this year. 6:53
- Bills, bid awards and construction reimbursement 8:10
- Samantha Ellwood presented a bid from A&N Lawn Services Incorporated for mulch and playground engineered wood fiber at a total cost of $51,095.47, to be covered by capital projects funds. 8:10
- Samantha Ellwood also presented a bid for 25 interactive displays in the amount of $34,100 and the submission of Plan Con Part H for determination of a temporary reimbursement rate. 8:10
- Two speakers said they would abstain on one check under the general fund bills. 10:38
- The motion to add items 8 through 14 to the legislative meeting agenda carried. 10:30
- Education agreements 11:03
- The items included a consulting agreement with TAME in an amount not to exceed $6,000 and an addendum to the AIU agreement for the School-Based Access Program. 11:03
- The items also included a memorandum of understanding with Crisis Center North for school-based counseling services, with a $3,000 fee. 11:39
- The motion to add items 2 through 4 under education to the legislative meeting agenda carried. 11:03
- Food service and wellness update 13:05
- A district staff member said a staff of 40 employees served about 716,000 meals this school year. 13:26
- The staff member said the department recommends no price increases for 2026-27, with lunch staying at $2.50 for paid students, and has not sought an increase since 2011. 14:38
- The staff member said USDA nutrition regulation changes target added sugars and that flavored milk will no longer be offered at breakfast. 16:45
- Meal prices and music department tour 23:05
- Phil Little presented the 2026-27 daily prices for morning care, breakfast and lunch and a music department tour to New York City from April 30th, 2027 to May 2nd, 2027. 23:05
- Phil Little said the tour has no budgetary impact and students will miss one day of school. 23:36
- The motion to add items 3 and 4 to the legislative agenda carried. 24:10
- Personnel and support staff contract 24:43
- Helen Spade said personnel items were discussed in executive session and moved to approve items 1 through 5. 24:43
- A board member said a contract renewal agreement with ESPA was approved by the union on June 2nd, 2026, and by the board that night. 24:55
- The board member said the contract includes annual wage increases based on staff tiers structured around years of service and more paid time off. 27:16
- The motion carried. ~24:55
- Seniors of the Year recognition 27:38
- Rachael Rennebeck said Seniors of the Year awards were given out and North Hills had several awardees. 27:38
- North Hills Foundation update 28:05
- A presenter said the foundation operates independently of the district and is sustained by individuals, businesses and organizations. 28:32
- A presenter said the foundation awarded 5 scholarships with a $5,000 value total and hosted an additional $7,000 in scholarships. 33:38
- A presenter said ABC Transit will provide $30,000 in scholarships each year for the next 5 years. 34:52
- Adjournment 36:52
- The next meeting was announced for Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the North Hills Middle School LGI room. 36:52
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