2026.04.15 Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover, called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 PM. Present were Directors, Carson, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Glenn, Elementary Principal Schott, Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Directors R Benesch & Krogmann and Secondary Principal Stoll were absent. In the audience were Julie Schmidt, Dana Schmidt and Brian Wheatley.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by Price, seconded by Carson to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton presented the March Financial Reports. It was moved by Price, seconded by Michael to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

600: New Business

601: Hold Hearing on Proposed 2026-2027 School Budget

The time being 6:03 PM, it was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to open the public hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 School Budget. Secretary Peyton discussed the FY27 budget, the proposed tax levy is $14.06. No public or written comment was received. It was moved by Price, seconded by Zumbach to close the public hearing at 6:05PM.

602: Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 School Budget

It was moved by Price, seconded by Zumbach to adopt the proposed 2026-2027 School Budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes; Carson, Hoover, Michael, Price & Zumback. Nays; none.

603: Hold Hearing on Amended 2025-2026 School Budget - Exhibit 603.1

The time being 6:06 PM, it was moved by Price, seconded by Carson to open the public hearing for the amended 2025-2026 School Budget. Secretary Peyton discussed the FY26 budget amendment increasing the Instruction expenses from $5,810,000 to $5,908,000 due to new curriculum costs and increasing Total Support Services from 3,677,000 to $3,742,000 due to the library position, Kirkwood Tuition and Janitorial costs. No public or written comment was received. It was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to close the public hearing at 6:07 PM.

604: Consider Approval of the Amended 2025-2026 School Budget

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price to adopt the amended 25-26 School Budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes; Carson, Hoover, Michael, Price & Zumbach. Nays; none.

 

400: Audience Communications

There was no communication from the audience.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Glenn discussed the Strength and Conditioning coach job with the board. Currently Brendan Schott is the coach and discussion was held around the ability of the Superintendent to fulfill this position. The board is in support of Mr. Schott continuing in this role. She shared the list of graduating Seniors, as well as an agreement from the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program regarding the startup of the Duane Arnold Energy Plant - the board would like to review the agreement and discuss at the May meeting. Jule Schmidt and Dana Schmidt presented the District Career and Academic Plan which outlines the approach to supporting every aspect of career and academic planning for students in Grades 8 through 12. Superintendent Glenn also led a discussion about the Press Box/Concession stand project - many ideas were heard and discussed, it was ultimately decided to form a committee for this project and get started on fundraising efforts as soon as we have a drawing available. Mr. Schott and Mr. Wheatley will lead this effort.

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Principal Schott, shared an update about Leader in Me activities, results of the Preschool Night held on April 13th - 42 preschool students are enrolled so far. He also shared information from the Administrative retreat held last week with the AEA and Administrators. They discussed systems, transition and summer work. He also discussed the Kids Heart Challenge that is being run by the counseling and PE departments.

503: Secondary Report

Secondary Principal Stoll, Submitted a report detailing information about the school newsletter that is now 100% put together by students, preparations being made for next school year and an update on attendance.

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director Graven, gave an update on ISASP testing that is now complete - there were a number of students absent each day of testing so they are working to get all of those tests rescheduled. She also shared that the new ELA Curriculum has arrived and teacher have access to the site for the upcoming training in May. She also shared updates from the Curriculum Director’s meeting and legislation.

 

600: New Business

605: Receive Operational Sharing Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to approve the Operational Sharing Contracts for Transportation Director, School Business Official, HR Manager, Operations Director, Workplace Learning Coordinator, Special Ed Director, College & Career Counselor & Curriculum Director with Central City CSD for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Motion carried 5-0.       

606: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by Price, seconded by Zumbach to approve the one open enrollment request into the district presented. Motion carried 5-0.

607: Receive Care Solace Service Agreement for 2026-2027

It was moved by Price, seconded by Michael to approve the Service Agreement with Care Solace for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

608: Receive Fire Protection LP Quote from Johnson Controls

It was moved by Price, seconded by Michael to approve the Fire Protection Quote for a new Transponder panel, strobe/speaker for music room and new PDI in the main panel with a cell dialer with system inspections and monitoring as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

609: Receive Quote from H2i for Press Box & Bleacher Improvements

It was moved by Price, seconded by Zumbach to not approve the quote from H2i for the new Press Box and visitor bleacher improvements as presented at this time. Motion carried 5-0

610: Receive Overnight and out of State Travel Request from HS Wrestling

It was moved by Price, seconded by Zumbach to approve the Overnight and Out of State travel request from the High School Wrestling team to take a school van and attend a team camp in Lincoln Nebraska June 14-19 and take a school van. Motion carried 5-0.   

611: Receive Proposals for Audit Services

Secretary Peyton shared the proposals received from Barr & Associates & Terpstra, Hoke & Associates. It was moved by Price, seconded by Michael to approve the Proposal from Terpstra, Hoke & Associates for Audit Services for Fiscal Years 26, 27 and 28. Motion carried 5-0.

612: Receive Fundraiser Requests

It was moved by Price, seconded by Carson to approve the Fundraiser request for Kids Heart Challenge and the school activity fundraiser as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

613: Receive Mentoring & Induction Consortium Agreement with GWAEA

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to approve the Mentoring & Induction Consortium Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for the 26-27 school year as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by Price, seconded by Zumbach to approve the following new hires; Brandon Stepanek, MS Football Coach; Nick Golwitzer, MS Football Coach and Tim Schurring, Summer Mowing as well as a resignation from Laura Bailey, Special Education Associate. Motion carried 5-0.

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

There was no additional communication from the board.

802: Board Calendar

 

Date	Time	Event	Location
4/29	8:30AM	Leader Day	MS Gym
5/17	3:00PM	Graduation	MS Gym
5/20	6:00PM	Board Meeting	District Office

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:58 PM, it was moved by Price seconded by Carson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

 

________________________________                     ________________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President