BOARD AGENDA - 2026.01.21

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

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.

_____R. Benesch _____ Carson _____ Hoover _____Krogmann _____Michael _____Price _____Zumbach

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

Elementary Principal Search

2026-2027 School Calendar

Review Graduation Requirements (505.5)

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

Paw Partners Mentorship Program

Tag Review & Audit

FAST Assessments

Pre-School Pre-Registration

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.

Middle School Social Emotional Learning Group

Attendance

Archery Lessons

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.

ISASP Updates

FAST Screeners

600: New Business

601: Receive Budget Resolution for Budget Guarantee

MOTION to adopt the following Resolution: Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the North Linn Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. A Roll Call vote will follow

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

_____R. Benesch _____ Carson _____ Hoover _____Krogmann _____Michael _____Price _____Zumbach

602: Receive Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 602.1

MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests as presented.

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

FBLA is requesting permission to sell Scratch Cupcakes to the community to raise money to attend the FBLA Conference and scholarship fund.

FCCLA is requesting permission to sell Crush pop for $2 in February ahead of Valentine’s Day to earn money for FCCLA activities.

603: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

APPROVED IN

Name	Grade	Resident District

APPROVED OUT

Name	Grade	Receiving District
Alexander Oltmanns	11	Central City
Nicolas Oltmanns	11	Central City
Kiersten Ries	7	West Del

604: Receive Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 School Calendar - Exhibit 604.1

MOTION to hold a public hearing to discuss the revised proposed school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

605: Receive 2026-2027 School Calendar

MOTION to approve the changes to the 2026-2027 school calendar as presented.

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

606: Receive Affidavit Operator Agreement - Exhibit 606.1

MOTION to approve the Affidavit Operator Agreement with Eastern Iowa Waterworks, LLC as presented for 1 year.

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

This agreement is for weekends & holidays only. Proof of insurance provided.

607: Receive At Risk/Drop Out Plan - Exhibit 607.1

MOTION to approve the At Risk/Drop Out plan as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

New this year, when we request the MSA for Drop out prevention we also need to have approved a Drop Out Prevention/At Risk plan.

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
Brendan Schott	Superintendent 3 year contract starting 7/1/26	Hire

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Date	Time	Event	Location
2/18/26	6:00 PM	School Board Meeting	Supt. Office

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

kepeyton@north… Mon, 01/19/2026 - 08:34