2025.09.17 Meeting Minutes
2025.09.17 Meeting MinutesBOARD 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
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present were Directors Hoover, Krogmann & Price. Director Michael was present via Zoom and Directors J Benesh and R Benesch were absent. Also in attendance were Superintendent Glenn, Secondary Principal Stoll, Elementary Principal Schott and Secretary Peyton. In the audience were Jared Zumbach, Nathan Holub and Julie Schmidt.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton presented the August financial reports and reported that the Certified Annual Report, Special Education Supplement and Annual Transportation Report were all filed on time with the state on the 15th. It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the August board meeting, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 5-0.
400: Audience Communications
There was no communication from the audience.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Glenn discussed options for the upcoming Superintendent search.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, discussed the kickoff assembly held the first day of school, shared that the preschool and wrap around schedule is going great and teachers are extremely happy with the change and the consistency it is providing for students. He discussed some changes to the process in the lunch room and discussed the most recent professional development day where teachers met with our math and literacy consultants to collaborate on how to improve WIN time. He shared results from a survey he posed to students who do not regularly eat school lunch – 40% do not like school lunch, 10% are looking for more options, 30% still get ala carte items. Mr. Schott also shared information about the recent FAST Testing and Data Teams meeting.
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, shared information about the upcoming Homecoming week and the “kindness cart” initiative organized by our school counselors. She also discussed the schedule for homerooms for the year that will be similar to last year where each day has a focus. She also shared about the action team meetings and Professional Development plans where they recently met with the Leader in Me coordinator and action teams were realigned to new groups. They set the Wildly Important Goal for their group.
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, shared information on student systems, state reporting, options for a librarian, Mandatory Training deadlines, Fall screening data, Math/Literacy plans and professional learning plans for the year.
600: New Business
601: Receive Special Education Modified Allowable Growth
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price to approve the 2025-2026 Special Education Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $188,441.37. Motion carried 5-0.
602: First Reading of Policy Recommendations
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Krogmann, to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented to policies 711.3, 711.4 and 711.5 at this meeting. Motion carried 4-0, Director Michael abstained.
603: Fundraiser Approval
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover, to approve the fundraiser requests from the Junior Class to host an online auction on Facebook December 3-15th and sell Edgewood Locker meat boxes to raise money for prom and graduation expenses as well as a request from Skills USA to sell raffle tickets for a mobile dear blind as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
604: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Hoover to approve the two open enrollment requests out of the district as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Price to approve the following personnel requests: New Hires: Elisa Bradey, Volunteer Asst. Volleyball coach; Brad Bridgewater, HS Girls Wrestling Coach; Hannah Bridgewater, Guide Runner; Add Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach to the salary schedule and the following retirement; Jim Kinley, Lead Custodian. Motion carried 5-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
The board shared concerns about sportsmanship among coaches.
802: Board Calendar
Upcoming events include PTO’s VIP breakfast in the elementary Sept. 16th & 18th, Homecoming week Sept. 29-Oct 4th, School Picture day 10/14, SIAC Meeting 10/15, School Board Meeting 10/15 at 6:00PM.
900: Adjournment
The time being 6:30PM it was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
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
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the work session to order at 6:35 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Present were Directors, Hoover, Krogmann, & Price. Director Michael was present via Zoom. Directors J Benesh, and R Benesch were absent. Also present were Superintendent Glenn and Secretary Peyton.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Price to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
300: Discussion Topic
The board discussed options for the upcoming Superintendent search including job description & responsibilities, search firm and changes to Operational Sharing.
900: Adjournment
The time being 7:30PM it was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President