BOARD AGENDA - 2026.03.23

BOARD AGENDA - 2026.03.23

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

(Immediately following the public hearing for Proposed Property Tax Levy)

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Monday, March 23, 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

 

502: Elementary Report Exhibit 502.1

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

 

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.

Kirkwood Stats

Buildings & Grounds Update

RYLA Leadership Opportunity

 

504: School Improvement Report

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

ISASP Prep

Curriculum Director Meeting update

 

600: New Business

601: Receive AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2026-2027 - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2026-2027 for Food bids, small wares and wash wares.

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

Each year we need to approve our agreement with AEA Purchasing in order to be a part of the group buying for our food commodities, small wares, and ware wash bids.

 

602: Open Enrollment

MOTION to approve the Open Enrollment request as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

Name

Grade

Resident District

Whitney Brady

10

East Buchanan

Landon Perkins

K

West Del

Brae Banghart

K

West Del

Jeffrey Johnston

K

East Buch

 

APPROVED OUT

Name

Grade

Receiving District

Caden Frakes

K

CPU

Gabriel Gusick

K

CPU

Hayes Fangmann

PK (SPED)

CPU

 

603: Receive Sharing Agreement for Food Service Director - Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to approve the sharing agreement with Monticello for Food Service Director for the 2025-26 School Year.

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

 

604: Receive FFA Overnight Travel Request for State Convention - Exhibit 604.1

MOTION to approve the overnight travel request from FFA to travel to Ames April 14-16 for the State Convention

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

FFA is requesting to travel to Ames April 19-21 for the State Convention. They will send 26 Students, a female chaperone and Mr. Murray. They will leave Sunday, April 19th at and return late in the day on April 21st. They are requesting the use of a school bus and a school van.

 

605: Receive Cooperative Agreements for Student Teachers - Exhibit 605.1

MOTION to approve the Cooperative Agreements for Student Teachers from Coe College for the 2026-2027 school year.

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

 

606: Receive Final Independent Auditors Report for FY25 - Exhibit 606.1 separate attachment

MOTION to approve North Linn’s fiscal year 2024 independent audit of our basic financial statements and supplementary information by Terpstra, Hoke & Associates.

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

 

607: Receive Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 607.1

MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests as presented.

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

Skills USA is requesting permission to make and sell custom items including clocks, ring toss games, cutting boards and wooden signage for $20-$40 depending on the item.

Skills USA is also requesting to have an online apparel store through Elite Sports

 

608: Receive Partnership Agreement with Linn County Fair Association - Exhibit 608.1

MOTION to approve Partnership Agreement with the Linn County Fair Association as presented.

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

This is an agreement that is reviewed every two years with the Linn County Fair, this allows our FFA students to participate in fair activities.

609: Superintendent Annual Review - Exhibit 609.1

Superintendent Glenn will present her Goals and Performance Review documents to the board for their review and comment.

 

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

Don King

2nd shift Custodian 3-11:30PM

Hire

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Date

Time

Event

Location

4/2-4/6

 

Spring Break

 

4/15

6:00PM

Board Meeting

District Office

 

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).

 

kepeyton@north… Thu, 03/19/2026 - 16:47