BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, July 15, 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 Schott will share updates and discussion items from around the district.

Activities Update from Brian - Exhibit 501.1

Buildings and Grounds

• Denovo
• Hausers

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Shanna Helmke, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

• Met with district staff to support a smooth transition to principal role
• Updated and revised Elementary and Preschool Handbooks
• Finalized Elementary Master Schedule
• Planned PD for teacher in-service days
• Worked on building wide behavior expectations and procedures
• Continuing work on back to school planning

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.

• Middle School Counseling
• Summer Work
• PD Planning

 

600: New Business

 

601: Appointment of School Business Official

MOTION to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Business Official for the 2026-27 school year.

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

 

602: Appointment of Board Treasurer

MOTION to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Board Treasurer for the 2026-27 school year.

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

 

603: Open Approve Signers on Accounts

MOTION to approve Brendan Schott, Kerry Peyton and Matthew Hoover as authorized signers to the school financial accounts at Community Savings Bank in Coggon, Hiawatha Bank in Walker and F&M Bank in Manchester.

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

 

604: Depository Banks and Statutory Limits

MOTION to approve the following banks and depository limits: Kerry will update $ amounts

• • • Walker State Bank - $7 Million
    • Community Savings Bank - $3 Million
    • F & M Bank - $2 Million
    • UMB Bank - $2 Million
    • ISJIT - $5 Million

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

This is the total amount we could hold in an account at each of these institutions, not how much is currently in each of these accounts. This gives us some flexibility to move money around as rates change.

 

605: District Appointments

MOTION to approve the following District coordinators, investigators, or liaisons:

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

• Multi-cultural/Gender Fair Coordinator – Kaitlyn Stoll
• Level 1 Child Abuse Coordinator – Julie Schmidt
• Affirmative Actions, Section 504 Liaison – Brendan Schott/Kaitlyn Stoll
• Alternate Level 1 Child Abuse Investigator –Brendan Schott
• Homeless Liaison – Sarah Meyer

 

606: Authorization of Use of Legal Counsel on Behalf of the District

MOTION to grant the Superintendent authority to seek advice of appropriate legal counsel when the superintendent/district believes it is warranted and to utilize the following firms: Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. of Des Moines; Iowa Association of School Boards; and School Administrators of Iowa.

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

 

607: Designation of Official Newspaper

MOTION to approve the Linn News as the official publication location for the 2026-27 school year.

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

 

608: Receive MOU from Kirkwood for Workplace Learning Connection - Exhibit 608.1

MOTION to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Workplace Learning Connection for the 2025-2026 school year.

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

 

609: Receive Concurrent Enrollment Agreement from Kirkwood Community College - Exhibit 609.1

MOTION to approve the Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with Kirkwood Community College for the 2025-2026 school year.

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

 

610: Receive Insurance Renewal from EMC

MOTION to approve the Insurance Renewal from EMC Insurance and Keystone Insurance Agency for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.

We received the renewal from EMC:

• • • Worker’s Comp $34,787    ($11,563 decrease)
    • Crime/pollution $901.00     ($122 decrease)
    • Auto $47,959                   ($7,568 increase)
    • Liability/Umbrella $35,808.31  ($6,215.31 increase),
    • Property $122,705             ($13,598 increase)
    • Inland Marine/Linebacker/Cyber $22,315 ($2,699 increase)
  • Wind/Hail Deductible Buydown from Burns & Wilcox $12,911.93  ($234.07 decrease)
  • Total Premiums: $277,387.24 ($18,151 increase)

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

 

611: Receive the Technology Services Agreement with Grant Wood AEA - Exhibit 611.1

MOTION to approve the agreement between North Linn and Grant Wood for technology services for the 2026-27 school year in the amount of $45,500.

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

This contract is a continuation of the technology services we have been receiving from Grant Wood AEA.  We will have an individual assigned to us that will split their time between North Linn, Central City and Center Point.  Last year the cost was $59,000.

 

612: Receive the Infinite Campus Support Agreement with Grant Wood AEA - Exhibit 612.1

MOTION to approve the agreement between North Linn and Grant Wood for Infinite Campus Support services for the 2026-27 school year in the amount of $1,939.25.

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

This is the help desk support we get through GWAEA for Infinite Campus, the food service add on as well as the messenger system support. Last year this was $1,837.41.

 

613: Receive Handbooks - Exhibit 613.1, 613.2 & 613.3, 613.4, 613.5, 613.6 (Attached to Email)

MOTION to approve the Preschool, Elementary, Middle School/High School, District handbooks, Coaches and Activities handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.

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

 

614: Receive Facilities Assessment Planning Proposal - Exhibit 614.1

MOTION to approve the Facilities Assessment Planning Proposal between North Linn and Denovo for a facility assessment and 5 year facility planning in the amount of $6,500.

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

Denovo will be at the meeting to present the proposal.

 

615: Receive Quote for Water Softener System from Hausers - Exhibit 615.1

MOTION to approve the quote from Hausers Water Systems for a water softener system for the school building in the amount of $16,950.00.

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

 

616: Receive Quotes for Middle School Window Replacement- Exhibit 616.1

MOTION to approve the quote from _______________ to replace the windows in the middle school in the amount of $XXX,XXX.

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

We currently have 1 quote for the windows and I should be getting one more by early next week. We requested a 3rd but did not get a response.

 

617: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - (Exhibits 617.01, 617.02, 617.03, 617.04, 617.05, 617.06, 617.07, 617.08, 617.09, 617.1, 617.11, ATTACHED TO EMAIL!)

MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.

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

 

Policy #	Title	New or Revised
504.06:	Student Activity Program	Revised
504.06 R1	Eighth Grade Participation in High School Athletics	New
605.04	Technology and Instructional Materials	Revised
605.04 E1	ONE TO ONE DIGITAL DEVICE PROGRAM TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION CHECKLIST	New
503.11	Disruptive Behavior	New
503.11-R(1):	Disruptive Behavior	New
503.11-R(2):	Disruptive Behavior - Removal Procedures for Nonviolent Behavior for Students with an IEP	New
102:	Equal Educational Opportunity	Revised
102-E(1)	Equal Educational Opportunity - Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination	Revised
Policy 102-E(2)	Equal Educational Opportunity - Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination	Revised
704.03:	Investments	Revised

 

618: Receive General Fund Transfer to Activity for Safety Equipment - Exhibit 618.1

MOTION to approve the transfer of $3,484.64 from the General Fund to the Student Activity Fund for protective and safety equipment.

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

The MS football team is in need of 7 new football helmets. The current equipment was evaluated and there were several helmets that we cannot recondition to a level of safety appropriate for our student athletes. Helmets are $465 each. We are asking for $3,049.67 from the general fund for these helmets. The MS fund is going to pay the $1,000 it will cost to refurbish the helmets that are in good enough condition to repair.

 

619: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

Name	Grade	Resident District
Stella Clark	4	East Buch
Maverick Clark	2	East Buch
Carson Zimmerman	11	Alb

 

APPROVED OUT

Name	Grade	Receiving District
Natalie Dobson	10	IA Virtual Academy

 

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
Amber Swanson	Special Education Associate  15.25	Transfer
Tim Schurring	Head HS Boys Basketball Coach	Resign
Marah Van Amerongen	Special Education Associate  15.25	Hire
Henry Martinson	Head HS Boys Basketball Coach (ADDED 7/13/26 2:30PM)	Hire

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Date	Time	Event	Location
August 13-14		Audit	NL District Office
August 17-21		Staff first days back
August 19	8:00 AM	Staff Breakfast	Elementary Gym
August 19	6:00PM	School Board Meeting	NL District Office
August 24		First Day of School - 1:15PM Early Dismissal
August 31		First Day of Preschool

 

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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