BOARD AGENDA - 2026.02.18
BOARD AGENDA - 2026.02.18BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, February 18 , 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.
Activity Report - Exhibit 501.1
Legislative Update
Review Graduation Requirements (505.05)
Early Graduation (505.06)
502: Elementary Report - Exhibit 502.1
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Principal Schott will be at a conference and will not be at the meeting - his report is attached.
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.
Concurrent Enrollment - Accounting 1 & 2
Heating & Cooling Update
Scheduling for 26-27
504: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 504.1
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
FAST Screening Data
Mario Acosta - High Reliability Schools
ESEA Risk Assessment Results
New ELA Curriculum
600: New Business
601: Receive Budget Estimate for 2026-2027 School Year & Set Hearing Dates & Times
MOTION to publish the FY27 budget as presented and set the first FY27 budget hearing for March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM and the 2nd FY27 budget hearing for April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
602: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
APPROVED IN
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Resident District |
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Clayton Keener |
5 |
West Del |
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APPROVED OUT
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Grade |
Receiving District |
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603: Receive School District Clinical Placement Agreement - Exhibit 603.1
MOTION to approve the Clinical Placement Agreement from Upper Iowa for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
604: Receive Robotics Overnight Travel Request - Exhibit 604.1
MOTION to approve the overnight travel request from Robotics to travel to Iowa City and stay in Iowa City on February 27th for their state tournament.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
605: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 605.1
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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505.05 |
Graduation Requirements - updated to reflect current requirements |
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505.06 |
Early Graduation - adding ability of early graduate to attend prom |
606: Receive Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 606.1
MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
NHS is requesting to sell World Finest Chocolate bars for $2 each starting 2/27/26. Funds will be used for chapter expenses and service activities.
Robotics is requesting the ability to collect cans in the school and do a larger can drive a few times a year where they would put a larger container on school grounds for collection.
Robotics is also requesting permission to host a bake sale during the band concert on February 26th. They also have a few left over baskets they would like to put out for sale at this event.
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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Name |
Assignment |
Dept Action |
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Julie Mather |
Co-Head Coach, High School Volleyball |
Hire |
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Megan Rawlins |
Co-Head Coach, High School Volleyball |
Hire |
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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3/23/25 |
6:00PM |
Monday school board meeting to accommodate Budget Public Hearing & regular meeting |
Superintendent’s Office |
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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).