BOARD AGENDA - 2025.05.21
BOARD AGENDA - 2025.05.21BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 6:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.
_____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesch _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price
200: Adoption of the Agenda
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
300: Consent Agenda
MOTION to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
301: Approval of Minutes – Exhibit 301.1
302: Approval of Bills – Exhibit 302.1
303: Financial Reports - Exhibit 303.1
304: Activity Fund Report - Exhibit 304.1
305: Food Service Report - Exhibit 305.1
400: Audience Communications
On behalf of fellow Board members, at this time I would like to invite any member of the audience (who have contacted the Board Secretary prior to this meeting) to speak with comments about items of interest or concern that do not appear on tonight’s agenda. Please begin by stating your name and address. Your comments will be limited to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion. We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. We also remind you that students' names or information about a student that could allow others to identify a student, even if a student’s name is not specifically mentioned, is confidential and should not be referenced in comments. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel or students by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement. Any concerns relating to personnel and students should be referred first to the administration to address consistent with District policy and the law prior to any possible Board review or action. Thanks for your support of our school district.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
Student Recognition
Activities Update from Brian - Exhibit 501.1
Buildings and Grounds
School Protection Fund - Exhibit 501.2
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Preschool Update & Wrap-Around Changes
Associate 1:1 Meetings
Associate Subbing
Leader Day
Elementary Lighthouse Meeting
Spring Testing
Lighthouse School Store
Spring Data Teams
Staffing needs for Next Year
Final Day with Students
Thank You’s
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Middle and High School.
Graduation
End of of Year Activities/Awards
Student Lighthouse Groups
Financial Literacy - 8th Grade Trip
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
ISASP Results
FAST Screener Results - Exhibit 504.1
External Assessment Monitoring Report
600: New Business
601: First Reading of Policy Recommendations -Exhibit 601.1 (ATTACHED TO EMAIL!)
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
|
Policy # |
Title |
|
102 |
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY |
|
102E1 |
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - ANNUAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION |
|
102E2 |
CONTINUOUS EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION |
|
102E3 |
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - NOTICE OF SECTION 504 STUDENT AND PARENTAL RIGHTS |
|
102E4 |
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT FORM |
|
102E5 |
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - WITNESS DISCLOSURE FORM |
|
102E6 |
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT FORM |
|
102R1 |
EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE |
|
104 |
ANTI-BULLYING/ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY |
|
104E1 |
ANTI-BULLYING/HARASSMENT COMPLAINT FORM |
|
104E2 |
ANTI-BULLYING/HARASSMENT WITNESS DISCLOSURE FORM |
|
104E3 |
DISPOSITION OF ANTI-BULLYING/HARASSMENT COMPLAINT FORM |
|
206.3 |
SECRETARY-TREASURER |
|
303.2 |
ADMINISTRATOR QUALIFICATIONS, RECRUITMENT, APPOINTMENT |
|
401.1 |
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY |
|
501.9 |
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AND TRUANCY |
|
506.1 |
EDUCATION RECORDS ACCESS |
|
600 |
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM |
|
603.4 |
MULTICULTURAL AND GENDER FAIR |
|
605.1R1 |
SELECTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS |
|
708 |
CARE, MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL OF SCHOOL DISTRICT RECORDS |
|
710.1E1 |
SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM NOTICES OF NONDISCRIMINATION |
|
710.1E2 |
CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT FORM |
|
710.1R1 |
SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAM - SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE |
|
714 |
USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES BY STUDENTS |
|
804.2 |
DISTRICT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLANS |
602: Receive School Business Software Access and Support Agreement from Vista Iowa - Exhibit 602.1
MOTION to approve the renewal of our accounting software with Vista Iowa for the amount of
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
603: Receive Operational Sharing Contracts for 2025-2026 School Year
MOTION to approve the Operational Sharing Contracts for Superintendent with Central City CSD.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
604: Receive Quote from Johnson Controls - Exhibit 604.1 - 604.2
MOTION to approve the quote from Johnson Controls in the amount of $93,466 less $4672 if the Board approves the service agreement for a base total of $88,774. Additional cost may incur if work uncovers additional requirements beyond the base scope.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
605: Receive Service Agreement from Johnson Controls - Exhibit 605.1
MOTION to approve the service agreement from Johnson Controls in the amount of $12,984.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
606: Receive Student Teaching Agreement from Coe College - Exhibit 606.1
MOTION to approve the student teaching agreement with Coe College.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
607: Receive Quotes for Wind/Hail Deductible Buydown Policy - Exhibit 607.1
MOTION to approve the XXX Wind/Hail Deductible Buydown Policy as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
608: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
APPROVED IN
|
Name |
Grade |
Resident District |
|
Tenley Gordon |
8 |
Central City |
|
|
APPROVED OUT
|
Name |
Grade |
Receiving District |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
700: Personnel
MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
|
Name |
Assignment |
Dept Action |
|
Lisa Glenn |
Interim Superintendent - Shared |
Hire |
|
Whitney Berns |
HS Asst Volleyball Coach |
Resign |
|
Elizabeth Snitkey |
Large Group & Individual Speech Coach |
Resign |
|
Emily Raab |
Asst Large Group and Individual Speech Coach |
Resign |
|
Judy Rechkemmer |
Food Service Associate |
Resign |
|
Kathy Snitkey |
Food Service Associate |
Resign |
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
|
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
|
5/28/25 |
12:30 PM |
Staff Luncheon |
Elementary Gym |
|
6/18/25 |
6:00 PM |
Regular Board Meeting |
District Office |
|
|
|
|
|
900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Upon Adjournment The Board of Directors will meet in Exempt session to consider district negotiation strategies as provided in Iowa Code 20.17(3).