2025-26 BOARD AGENDAS
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BOARD AGENDA - 2025.07.16BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, July 16 , 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. Benesh _____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 will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
Activities Report
Concession Stand Drawings
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
New Associate Hires
Finalizing Schedules
Planning Inservice Days with Kaitlyn
Wrap-Around Planning
CPI Planning & Training
IEP & Eligibility Meetings
Preschool Planning
Welcoming New Families to the District
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.
Summer Projects
Fully Staffed
New Students
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
600: New Business
601: Appointment of School Business Official
MOTION to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Business Official for the 2025-26 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
602: Appointment of Board Treasurer
MOTION to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Board Treasurer for the 2025-26 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
603: Open Approve Signers on Accounts
MOTION to approve Lisa Glenn, Kerry Peyton and Jeffrey Boss as authorized signers to the school financial accounts at Community Savings Bank in Coggon and Hiawatha Bank in Walker.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
604: Depository Banks and Statutory Limits
MOTION to approve the following banks and depository limits: Kerry will update $ amounts
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- Walker State Bank - $7 Million
- Community Savings Bank - $3 Million
- F & M Bank - $2 Million
- UMB Bank - $2 Million
- ISJIT - $5 Million
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Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
605: District Appointments
MOTION to approve the following District coordinators, investigators, or liaisons:
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
- Multicultural/Gender Fair Coordinator – Kaitlyn Stoll
- Affirmative Actions, Section 504 Liaison – Kaitlyn Stoll
- Homeless Liaison – Sarah Meyer
Changes were made in legislation that changes the way districts investigate child abuse. As soon as we have model policies from IASB we will update the child abuse investigators as needed.
606: Authorization of Use of Legal Counsel on Behalf of the District
MOTION to grant the Superintendent authority to seek advice of appropriate legal counsel when the superintendent/district believes it is warranted and to utilize the following firms: Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. of Des Moines; Iowa Association of School Boards; and School Administrators of Iowa.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
607: Designation of Official Newspaper
MOTION to approve the Linn News as the official publication location for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
608: Receive MOU from Kirkwood for Workplace Learning Connection - Exhibit 608.1
MOTION to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Workplace Learning Connection for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
609: Receive Concurrent Enrollment Agreement from Kirkwood Community College - Exhibit 609.1
MOTION to approve the Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with Kirkwood Community College for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
610: Receive HACAP Headstart Agreement for 2025-2026 - Exhibit 610.1
MOTION to approve the HACAP Headstart Agreement for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
611: Receive Contract for 4+ Transitional Services with Kirkwood Community College Exhibit 611.1
MOTION to approve the 4+ Transitional Services contract with Kirkwood Community College for 1 student for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
612: Receive Special Ed District Developed Service Delivery Plan - Exhibit 612.1
MOTION to approve the District Developed Service Delivery Plan for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Iowa school districts are required to design a plan to describe how they will provide services to entitled individuals that will meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Act, and Iowa Law. A group of stakeholders designed the plan and it was posted for public comment. We are asking for approval to implement the plan.
613: Receive Insurance Renewal from EMC
MOTION to approve the Insurance Renewal from EMC Insurance and Keystone Insurance Agency for the 2025-2026 school year as presented.
We received the renewal from EMC:
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- Worker’s Comp $46,350 ($1,532 increase)
- Crime/pollution $1,023 ($21 decrease)
- Auto $40,391 ($6,838 increase)
- Liability/Umbrella $29,603 ($1,984 increase)
- Property $109,107 ($18,219 decrease)
- Inland Marine/Linebacker/Cyber $19,616 ($3,696 increase)
- Wind/Hail Deductible Buydown from Burns & Wilcox $13,146
- Total Premiums: $259,236
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Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
614: Receive Shared Personnel Agreements with Grant Wood AEA - Exhibit 614.1
MOTION to approve the Shared Personnel Agreements for Math Consultant, Literacy Consultant, and School Improvement Consultant for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
615: Receive Service Agreement from Care Solace (Exhibit will be shared when we receive it)
MOTION to approve the agreement from Care Solace for mental health services for the 2025-2026 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
616: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
APPROVED IN
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Kaden Burke |
10 |
CPU |
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Adalen Keener |
10 |
West Del |
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Bowen Brady |
8 |
East Buch |
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APPROVED OUT
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Receiving District |
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700: Personnel
MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
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Assignment |
Dept Action |
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Kristen Homrighausen |
Special Education Associate (pending background check) |
Hire |
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800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
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Event |
Location |
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August 14-15 |
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Audit |
NL District Office |
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August 18-22 |
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Staff first days back |
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August 20 |
11AM |
All Staff Lunch |
Elementary Gym |
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August 20 |
6:00 PM |
School Board Meeting |
NL District Office |
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August 25 |
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First Day of School - 1:15 early dismissal |
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August 26 |
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First day of School for Preschool |
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900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
BOARD AGENDA - 2025.08.20
BOARD AGENDA - 2025.08.20BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, August 20, 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 will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
Activities Report - Exhibit 501.1
Positive Recognition - Linn News covered the FFA donation of 369 lbs. of ground pork to HACAP from pigs raised at the school and shown at the Linn County Fair. Under Mr. Murray’s leadership the FFA has donated over 7500 eggs, 1,500 pounds of ground pork and 1,000 pounds of ground beef since 2020.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Schedule & Duty Finalization
Wrap Around Space
In-Service Days
Final Associate Hires
CPI Training
New Teacher & Associate Onboarding
Professional Development Calendar
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.
RYLA
ACT Testing
Counseling Newsletter
Apprenticeship Completion
Back to School Night
Silver Cord Awards
Beginning of the Year PD
504: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 504.1
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
600: New Business
601: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
REQUESTED IN
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Grade |
Resident District |
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Jayden Moore |
3 |
CPU |
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Pieper McGrath |
8 |
CC (was EB) |
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Brody McGrath |
11 |
CC (was EB) |
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REQUESTED OUT
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Receiving District |
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Brea Rawson |
5 |
EB |
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602: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 602.1
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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Policy # |
Title |
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501.09 |
Chronic Absenteeism & Truancy - added clarifying items to match new policy |
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501.09R1 |
Chronic Absenteeism & Truancy Regulation - added sentence to match new policy |
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405.02 |
Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection - Change IowaWORKS to Teach Iowa |
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714 |
Use of Personal Electronic Devices by Students - Renumber policy 503.09 to 714 to be placed in student section and align with IASB recommendations |
603: Receive Engagement Letter from Terpstra Hoke & Associates - Exhibit 603.1
MOTION to approve the Engagement Letter for Audit Services from Terpstra, Hoke & Associates for the year ending June 30, 2025.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
We approved this a couple of months ago, but they discovered some language that was recommended by AICPA and are asking clients to sign a new engagement letter with the updated language. This does not change any of the audit services offered.
605: Receive Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 605.1
MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests from AD Brian Wheatley for online webstores for each activity and Kylee Winn for Homecoming TShirts, Vending Machine for HS Lighthouse and the Coffee Cafe for FCCLA.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
606: Receive PepsiCo Contract - Exhibit 606.1
MOTION to approve contract with PepsiCo for beverage sales in the district through 2029.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
607: Receive Goals from SIAC Committee for 25-26 School Year (See Kim’s board report)
MOTION to approve the goals of the SIAC Committee for the 2025-26 school year as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
608: Adopt Resolution Approving Interfund Loan - Exhibit 608.1
MOTION to adopt the Resolution Approving an interfund loan from the General Fund to the Nutrition fund in the amount of $4,000 with an interest rate of 3.75% repayable before 10/1/2026..
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
700: Personnel
MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
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Assignment |
Dept Action |
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Alaina Hanson |
Special Education Associate |
Hire |
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Amber Swanson |
Food Service |
Hire |
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Amber Pflughaupt |
Special Education Associate |
Hire |
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Trevor Boge |
Asst HS Volleyball |
Hire |
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Meredith Miller |
Head Large Group & Individual Speech |
Hire |
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Noel Snitkey |
Asst. Large Group & Individual Speech |
Hire |
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Tate Collum |
Volunteer HS Football Coach |
Hire |
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
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900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
BOARD AGENDA - 2025.09.17
BOARD AGENDA - 2025.09.17BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, September 17 , 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 will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
Transportation Report
Superintendent Search
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Kick-Off Assembly
Preschool & Wrap-Around Update
Lunchroom process
Wednesday Professional Development
Student Lunch Input
FAST Testing & Data Teams
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.
Homecoming
Kindness Cart
Homeroom Time
Action Teams/PD Time
504: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 504.1
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
600: New Business
601: Receive Special Education Modified Allowable Growth
MOTION to approve the 2025-2026 Special Education Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
The amount we are asking to approve is the deficit amount from our special education expenditures. Without approval, this amount would be pulled from our general fund. With approval, we have the additional authorized authority to ask for this in our cash reserve levy.
602: First Reading of Policy Recommendations
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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711.3, 711.4, 711.5 |
Annual Review of Transportation Policies |
603: Fundraiser Approval Exhibit 603.1
MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Request from Allison Huenefeld-Wesselsfor the Junior class to host an online auction on Facebook December 3rd-15th to raise money for prom and graduation expenses.
Request from Allison Huenefeld-Wessels for the Junior class to sell Edgewood Locker meat boxes to raise money for prom and graduation expenses.
Request from Phil Corkerty for Skills USA to raffle off a mobile deer blind.
604: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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Receiving District |
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700: Personnel
MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
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800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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9/16 & 9/18 |
7:30AM |
PTO’s VIP Breakfast for Elementary |
MS Gym |
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9/29-10/4 |
Various |
Homecoming Week |
Various |
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10/14 |
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School Picture Day |
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10/15 |
6:00 PM |
School Board Meeting |
Board Room |
900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Work Session 6:30 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, September 17 , 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: Discussion Topic
Superintendent Search
900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No