2026.02.18 Meeting Minutes

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

President, Matt Hoover, called the regular meeting to order at 6:00PM. Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Glenn, Secondary Principal Stoll, Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Elementary Principal Schott was attending a conference in Des Moines and was absent.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

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

 

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton presented the financial reports, discussed the health insurance renewal and proposed an option for a new carrier. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Price to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the January board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.

 

400: Audience Communications

There was no audience.

 

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Glenn shared the Activities Report, discussed recent legislative updates and discussed the graduation requirements and early graduation policies.

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Principal Schott submitted a written report with an update to the FAST testing & data review. He shared Preschool enrollment numbers; 37 students have enrolled currently, and gave an update on the Elementary Principal search – 10 candidates applied so far, surveys to staff and families will be sent out this week and formal interview committees will be formed in the next week or two.

503: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Principal Stoll discussed concurrent enrollment and offering Accounting 1 & 2 in our district next year. She also shared an update on the HVAC system controls and shared that scheduling for the 26-27 school year is currently underway.

504: School Improvement Report

Director of School Improvement Graven shared the FAST screening data, as well as the ESEA Risk Assessment results from the DE. She shared that the new ELA curriculum materials have been ordered to prepare for the end of the year training for staff. Principal Stoll discussed the High Reliability Schools training that happened in January where staff spent time working on building culture and defining who we are at North Linn.

 

600: New Business

601: Receive Budget Estimate for 2026-2027 School Year & Set Hearing Dates & Times

Secretary Peyton presented information for the first public hearing. She discussed the options for the board since State Aid has not yet been set, she also discussed the Management fund balance, insurance options and the wind/hail deductible for FY27. It was moved by Michael, seconded by Priceto 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. Motion carried 7-0.

 

602: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann, to approve the open enrollment request into the district as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

603: Receive School District Clinical Placement Agreement

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price, to approve the Clinical Placement Agreement from Upper Iowa for the 2025-2026 academic year. Motion carried 7-0.

 

604: Receive Robotics Overnight Travel Request

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann 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. Motion carried 7-0.

 

605: First Reading of Policy Recommendations

Superintendent Glenn shared the updates to policy 505.05 were to reflect current graduation requirements and updates to 505.06 add the ability of the early graduate to attend prom. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to waive the second reading and approve policy updates to Policy 505.05 (Graduation Requirements) and 505.06 (Early Graduation) as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

606: Receive Fundraiser Requests

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price, to approve the fundraiser requests from NHS to sell chocolate bars and Robotics to collect cans and have a bake sale as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann, to approve the hire of Julie Mather & Megan Rawlins as Co-Head High School Volleyball coaches. Motion carried 7-0.

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Next Board meeting will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 to accommodate the Public Hearing for the FY27 Budget.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:42PM it was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

Upon Adjournment The Board of Directors met in Exempt session to consider district negotiation strategies as provided in Iowa Code 20.17(3).

 

 

_______________________________                    _______________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President