BOARD AGENDA - 2026.03.23
BOARD AGENDA - 2026.03.23BOARD 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
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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).