2026.01.21 Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

Via Zoom due to Blizzard Warning:

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM via Zoom due to the blizzard warning issued in the area. Present were Directors, R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Glenn, Secondary Principal Stoll, Elementary Principal Schott, Director of School Improvement Graven & Secretary Peyton.

                            

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton shared the December Financial Reports. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann, to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the December board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.

 

400: Audience Communications

There was no communication from the audience.

 

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Glenn discussed the plan for conducting elementary principal interviews, and had Director of School Improvement Graven walk through the 26-27 school calendar that has 176 student days, 190 teacher days and weekly early dismissals on Wednesday for professional development.

 

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Principal Schott, gave an update on the Paw Partners program that is continuing for 2^nd semester, there has been lots of participation among high school students! He also shared that he is currently involved in a review and audit of our Talented and Gifted program and that we finished FAST testing and will review the results with Data Teams at the next meeting. Finally, he shared that preschool registration is open and we’ve had 30 students registered already!

 

503: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Principal Stoll, discussed the middle school social emotional learning group sessions being led by Mrs. Schmidt, students meet in a small group for 5 weeks and discussed social media and technology. She also gave an update on attendance – for 1^st semester middle school had an attendance rate of 97.02% (95.39% in 24-25) and high school had an attendance rate of 94.37% (93.20% in 24-25). She also shared that all PE students have completed an archery unit.

 

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director Graven shared information on the upcoming ISASP testing – the test will be different this year and the results will be reported differently as well. FAST testing results will be shared at the February meeting and she also gave an update on where the district sits in the calendar for hours – there are currently 40.53 extra hours still in the calendar.

 

600: New Business

601: Receive Affidavit Operator Agreement

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the Affidavit Operator Agreement with Eastern Iowa Waterworks, LLC as presented for 4 years. Motion carried 7-0

 

602: Receive Budget Resolution for Budget Guarantee

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price, 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. Roll call vote; Ayes: R Benesch, Carson, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Nays: none.

 

603: Receive Fundraiser Requests

It was moved by Michael, second by Price to approve the fundraiser request from FBLA to sell Scratch Cupcakes and FCCLA to sell Crush pop in February as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

604: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the 4 open enrollment requests out of the district as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

605: Receive Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 School Calendar

The time being 6:47PM it was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Price to hold a public hearing to discuss the revised proposed school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. Director of School Improvement Graven discussed the 26-27 calendar. No comments were received from the public, at 6:50PM President, Matthew Hoover, closed the public hearing.

 

606: Receive 2026-2027 School Calendar

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch, to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

607: Receive At Risk/Drop Out Plan

It was moved by Michael, seconded by R Benesch to approve the At Risk/Drop Out plan as presented for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael, to approve the hire of Brendan Schott for Superintendents for 3 years starting July 1, 2026. Motion carried 7-0.                                                   

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

Director R Benesch asked for an update on the bus issues, Director Krogmann gave kudos to those making the decisions about cancellations due to weather. The board as a whole expressed their gratitude for Transportation Director, Tony Olson, for his work this week on the buses on top of the weather related cancellations – his diligence in keeping student safety a priority is very much appreciated!

 

802: Board Calendar

The next school board meeting will be held on February 18, 2026 at 6:00PM in the Superintendents office.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:06PM, it was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President