Work Session 5:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Thursday, July 9 , 2025

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover called work session to order at 5:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott and Secretary Peyton. Lou Gvist with the Iowa Association of School Boards was present to facilitate the board learning.

         

                             

200: Adoption of the Agenda

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

 

 

600: New Business

601: Work Session with Iowa Association of School Boards

The Board will held a work session with Lou Gvist from IASB to clarify board and Superintendent roles, discuss communication expectations and identify long-term district priorities and goals.

 

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:08 PM It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

_________________________________                   _______________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President

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

President, Matthew Hoover, called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office. Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann (via zoom) Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott, Elementary Principal Helmke, Secondary Principal Stoll & Secretary Peyton. Katie Hatch & Patrick Davis were in the audience.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

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

 

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary presented the financial reports. It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the June board meeting, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.

 

400: Audience Communications

There was no communication from the audience.

 

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Schott discussed the Activities Report that highlighted the Baseball & Softball teams’ success, Fall camps, family week and the new policy allowing 8^th graders to play varsity sports. He shared information on a water softener system for the district and introduced Patrick Davis with Denovo Construction Solutions to present information on a facility assessment that will culminate with a 5 year Facility plan for the district.

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Shanna Helmke, shared information on her transition into her new role, handbook revisions, Elementary Master Schedule, PD Planning, Behavior expectations and procedures for staff and back to school planning that is in progress.

503: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, gave an update on MS counseling and the small group meetings that will be expanded this year, PD Schedule, custodial projects and PD planning that will focus on Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum priorities for the year.

 

600: New Business

601: Appointment of School Business Official

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Business Official for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

 

602: Appointment of Board Treasurer

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Carson to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Board Treasurer for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

 

603: Open Approve Signers on Accounts

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

 

604: Depository Banks and Statutory Limits

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following banks and depository limits; Walker State Bank - $7 Million, Community Savings Bank - $3 Million, F & M Bank - $2 Million, UMB Bank - $2 Million, ISJIT - $5 Million. Motion carried 7-0.

 

605: District Appointments

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to approve the following District coordinators, investigators, or liaisons: 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. Motion carried 7-0.

 

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

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

 

607: Designation of Official Newspaper

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Carson to approve the Linn News as the official publication location for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

 

608: Receive MOU from Kirkwood for Workplace Learning Connection

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Workplace Learning Connection for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

 

609: Receive Concurrent Enrollment Agreement from Kirkwood Community College

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Carson to approve the Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with Kirkwood Community College for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

610: Receive Insurance Renewal from EMC

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Zumbach to approve the Insurance Renewal from EMC Insurance and Keystone Insurance Agency for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

611: Receive the Technology Services Agreement with Grant Wood AEA

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

 

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

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

 

613: Receive Handbooks

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Preschool, Elementary, Middle School/High School, District handbooks, Coaches and Activities handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

614: Receive Facilities Assessment Planning Proposal

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

 

615: Receive Quote for Water Softener System from Hausers

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by R Benesch to approve the quote from Hausers Water Systems for a water softener system for the school building in the amount of $16,950.00. Motion carried 7-0.

 

616: Receive Quotes for Middle School Window Replacement

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price to approve the quote from Zephyr Aluminum Products to replace the windows in the middle school in the amount of $107,500. Motion carried 7-0.

 

617: First Reading of Policy Recommendations -

Superintendent Schott led the board through a discussion of each of the policies. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

618: Receive General Fund Transfer to Activity for Safety Equipment

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to approve the transfer of $3,484.64 from the General Fund to the Student Activity Fund for protective and safety equipment to purchase 7 new helmets for the Middle School football team. Motion carried 7-0.

 

619: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to approve the 3 open enrollment requests into the district and one open enrollment request out of the district as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

620: Receive Fundraiser Request from PTO

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the fundraiser request from the North Linn PTO to host a Movie Night on school grounds on August 13th at dusk. Motion carried 7-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Zumbach to approve the following resignation – Tim Schurring, Head HS Boys Basketball Coach, and the transfer of Amber Swanson from food service to Special Education associate and the new hire of Marah Van Amerongen as Special Education associate as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

The district annual audit will take place August 13^th and 14^th, Staff returns to the building the week of August 17^th, Staff welcome breakfast will be August 19^th at 8:00 AM, The next regular board meeting is August 19^th at 6:00PM, Back to School Open House will be on August 20^th and a Fall Activities Kickoff is in the works. The first day of school is August 24^th with a 1:15 early dismissal that day and the first day for preschool is August 31^st.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 8:10PM, it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

________________________________                     _______________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President

Special Meeting 08:00AM

VIA ZOOM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Friday, July 24, 2026

 

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover, called the special meeting to order at 8:02AM via Zoom. Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach and Secretary Peyton.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

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

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the hiring of Mike Schatzle and Kevin Ansel as School Bus Drivers pending licensure. Motion carried 7-0.                                                                                                     

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 8:04AM it was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

________________________________                     ________________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover, called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott, Elementary Principal Helmke, Secondary Principal Stoll and Secretary Peyton. Lonnie Helms, BJ Dvorak & Katie Hatch were in the audience.

 

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. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Carson approve the following consent items; Minutes of the July board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.

 

400: Audience Communications

There was no communication from the audience.

 

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Board Presentations

BJ Dvorak (Linn Co. Emergency Mgt.) and Lonnie Helms (Duane Arnold Energy Center) presented information related to an agreement for Transportation Resources Needed for an Evacuation. BJ Dvorak & Lonnie Helms left the meeting at 6:21 PM.

 

502: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Schott will shared his goals and timeline for his evaluation. He discussed the District’s Strategic Operating Plan progress as he has already met with the student lighthouse team and the district lighthouse team. He gave an update on facilities projects, visits to City Council meetings and the upcoming Fall Activities Kickoff. He also shared information on the District and Building WIGs.

 

503: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Shanna Helmke, shared information about strengthening literacy instruction through Evidence-Based Practices and how they will be aligning professional development as well as Strengthening PLC and MTSS to maximize student learning where the master schedule has been revised and PLC structures and documents are being refined. She also discussed ways the will be fostering a positive and connected school culture through professional development for staff and continuing to build systems and structures that promote a welcoming, connected and supportive school environment.

 

504: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, shared information about establishing a guaranteed and viable curriculum standard where they will be aligning professional development and collaborating with all stakeholders around the data collected as well as planned classroom walkthroughs where data will be collected to ensure strong instruction and coaching conversations will be had around that data. She also provided information on enriching the student community where she will use the date from the MRA survey given to students, parents and staff as well as ways they are planning for more relationship-building opportunities.

 

505: Activities Report

Activities Director, Brian Wheatley, submitted a written report providing updates on North Linn activities and athletics.

 

600: New Business

 

601: Approval of Facilities Maintenance Custodian Position and Job Description

It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Michael, to approve the Facilities Maintenance Custodian Position and Job Description as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

602: Receive quotes for HVAC units from Brecke Mechanical

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the quote for a 2-ton mini split unit for the choir room for $12,580 and a 3-ton mini split unit for the HS Kitchen for $14,580. Motion carried 7-0.

 

603: Receive General Fund Transfer to Activity for Safety Equipment

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the transfer of $2,989.50 from the General Fund to the Student Activity Fund for protective and safety equipment. Motion carried 7-0.

 

604: Receive English Learner (EL) Program LAU Plan

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the North Linn Community School District English Learner (EL) Program LAU Plan for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

605: Annual Review of District Emergency Operations Plan

It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the annual review and update of the North Linn Community School District Emergency Operations Plan as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

606: Receive Agreement for Student Teaching or Field Experience

It was moved by Price, seconded by Michael to approve the agreement for student Teaching or Field Experience Program with Mount Mercy University for the 26-27, 27-28 and 28-29 school years as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

607: District Appointments

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to appoint Brendan Schott as the Civil Rights Coordinator and Kaitlyn Stoll as the Title IX Coordinator. Motion carried 7-0.

 

608: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Carson to approve the 3 open enrollment requests into the district as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

609: First Reading of Policy Recommendations

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to waive the second reading and approve the following policy updates as presented at this meeting. Revision of policy 106, Review and revision of the 500 series of policies. Motion carried 7-0.

 

610: Receive Fundraiser Requests -

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the fundraiser requests from AD Brian Wheatley for online webstores for each activity and Kylee Winn for Homecoming TShirts for the HS Lighthouse team, Vending Machine for HS Lighthouse, Crush Cans in February and the Coffee Cafe for FCCLA, Walk-a-thon in October for PTO, blanket fundraiser, webstore with stickers/signs etc. and a donation letter campaign for Post Prom as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

611: Adopt Resolution Approving Interfund Loan

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to adopt the Resolution Approving an interfund loan from the General Fund to the Nutrition fund in the amount of $29,000 with an interest rate of 2.5% repayable before 10/1/2027. Motion carried 7-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Krogmann to approve the following new hires: Henry Martinson, Head HS Boys Basketball Coach; Lonnie Rasmussen, Food Service Associate; Tyler Pflughaupt, 2^nd Shift Custodian; Hannah Soukup, Asst. HS Girls Wrestling Coach and the reassignment of Zach Ericson to Facilities Maintenance Custodian. Motion carried 7-0.

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

Superintendent Schott discussed possible meeting date changes moving the December and February meetings up one week so he can attend the ISFLC conferences. He also discussed visits by the School Board to the buildings this fall, more information when a schedule has been established.

 

802: Board Calendar

Open House 8/20 4:30PM, Fall Activities Kickoff 8/20 6:00, CAR, SPED Report and Transportation Report due to the DE 9/15/26, next board meeting 9/16 at 6:00 PM.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:06PM it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

Work Session - Immediately following the regular meeting

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, August 19, 2025

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover called the work session to order at 7:11PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott and Secretary Peyton.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

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

 

600: New Business

 

601: Work Session with Superintendent Schott

The Board held a work session with Superintendent Schott to continue working on the Strategic Operating Plan and setting long term goals centered around the 4 pillars already identified: Facilities, Student Success, Community Engagement and People & Culture.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 8:17PM it was moved by Price, seconded by Michael to adjourn the work session. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

___________________________________                          ________________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                             Matthew Hoover, Board President

Special Meeting 7:45 AM

VIA ZOOM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Friday, September 4, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover, called the special meeting to order at 7:46 AM viz Zoom. Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott and Secretary Peyton.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by Carson, seconded by Michael to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

600: New Business

601: Receive Quote for Installation & Plumbing for Water Softener System from Brecke - Exhibit 601.1

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann, to approve the quote from Brecke Mechanical Contractors to install the water softener system and provide plumbing & a sump pit for the school building in the amount of $24,941.32. Motion carried 7-0.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:51AM it was moved by Zumbach, seconded by R Benesch to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

________________________________                               _______________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                             Matthew Hoover, Board President

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover, called the regular meeting to order at 6:01 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Present were Directors, R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott, Secondary Principal Stoll, Elementary Principal Helmke and Secretary Peyton. In the audience were Melissa Wheatley & Megan Rawlins. Director Price was present via zoom at 6:13 PM and Director Michael was absent.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0

 

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton presented the financial reports. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann, approve the following consent items; Minutes of the August board meeting, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 5-0.

 

400: Audience Communications

There was no communication from the audience.

 

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Schott shared updates from Denovo’s 2^nd site visit and SIAC meeting preparation, Coggon Bus stop conversations with the City, Homecoming communications and his weekly staff video and monthly Superintendent memos. He also shared information from a workshop on the 2^nd Certified Enrollment Count and the Talented and Gifted Plan.

 

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Shanna Helmke, shared information about FAST data review and interventions, Professional development focused on evidence-based interventions and Professional Development focused on implementing small groups to increase student engagement. She also shared ways they are protecting time for teachers to analyze FAST data and personalized Professional Development for teachers focused on identifying priority standards in reading and math. She also discussed time she has spent reading in classrooms, video sent to kindergarten families the night before the first day of school, first school-wide assembly, “Caught Being a Lynx” recognitions and social media sharing.

 

503: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, shared information about recent Professional Development sessions and partnering with GWAEA staff to help with support, classroom walkthroughs and a new structured form created with the help of GWAEA to use for coaching conversations as well as an update on how well the new English curriculum is being received. She also shared information on the MRA survey and how the data is being reviewed and used and also shared data about our Kirkwood Connection program – 65% of our students participate in programs and 87% of those students earned a C- or better in the course.

 

504: Activities Report - Exhibit 504.1

Activities Director, Brian Wheatley, has submitted a written report with a fall activities update, information on coaching evaluation structure, a letter from the athletic unions recognizing North Linn as one of 191 schools who had no student-athletes or coaches ejected during the 25-26 school year. He also shared that 8 students will attend the IHSAA Leadership Day on 9/23 where they will attend sessions on communication, mental-health awareness and sportsmanship.

 

505: Board Presentations

Melissa Wheatley and Megan Rawlins presented information about North Linn’s Talented and Gifted services provided through the Extended Learning Program.

 

600: New Business

601: Receive Special Education Modified Allowable Growth

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Zumbach, to approve the 2026-2027 Special Education Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $212,724.77. Motion carried 6-0.

 

602: Fundraiser Approval

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by R Benesch to approve the fundraiser requests from the Junior Class for the online auction and Edgewood Locker meats, from SkillsUSA for custom made items, Band/Choir to sell cookie dough to raise money for their upcoming trip, from Robotics to produce and sell Homecoming buttons, and Activities Director to solicit business and community sponsorships for the purchase and installation of a new baseball scoreboard as presented. Motion carried 6-0

 

603: Receive Agreement for Cooperation in Student Teaching Program with Coe College

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann, to approve the Agreement for Cooperation in Student Teaching Program with Coe College as presented for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 6-0

 

604: Receive Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Manual

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Zumbach, to approve the North Linn Community School District Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Manual as presented for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

 

605: Authorize Termination of NightShift Continuing Contract for Custodial Services

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by R Benesch, to approve the termination of the continuing contract with NightShift for custodial services, pursuant to the terms of the agreement. Motion carried 6-0.

 

606: Receive Letter of Agreement from Linn County Emergency Management

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann, to approve the Letter of Agreement with Linn County Emergency Management Agency for Transportation Resources Needed for an Evacuation as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

 

607: First Reading of Policy Recommendations

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Zumbach to approve the first reading of policy updates for Policies 701.05, 701.05 R1 and 603.12 as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

 

608: Review or revision of Policy Recommendations

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Krogmann to waive the second reading and approve policy updates for the 600 Series policies as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

 

609: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Zumbach to approve the one open enrollment request out of the district as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by R Benesch to approve the reassignment of Cole Bamrick from Assistant HS Boys Wrestling Coach to Volunteer Coach as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

 

802: Board Calendar

Homecoming parade & Coronation are scheduled for 9/23 at 5:30, Fall Board Visit to classrooms is scheduled for 10/20 from 8-10AM, the next regular board meeting will take place on 10/21 at 6:00 with a work session following to review Denovo’s report and the December and February board meetings will be held a week earlier than normal on 12/9  and 2/10 to allow Superintendent Schott to attend the ISFLC conferences scheduled on the regular board meeting dates.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:05 PM, it was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Zumbach to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

 

 

__________________________________                            ________________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                             Matthew Hoover, Board President

Special Meeting - Building Classroom Visits

North Linn Elementary Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover called the special meeting to order at 8:00 AM in the Elementary Office. Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott and Secretary Peyton. Director Krogmann was absent.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by Carson, seconded by Zumbach to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

 

600: New Business

601: Elementary & Secondary classroom visits

The board toured several classrooms in the Elementary, Middle & High School to observe classroom environments.

Director Benesch left at 9:30AM

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 10:00AM it was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

______________________________                         ________________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President

 

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover, called the regular meeting to order at 6:01PM. Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott, Elementary Principal Helmke, Secondary Principal Stoll and Secretary Peyton. Present in the audience were Brian Wheatley and Patrick Davis & Chris Lee with Denovo.

 

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, reported the balances for each fund as certified on the CAR, shared historical information related to solvency, annual revenues and expenses, enrollment data, new money and annual staff salaries as a percentage of total revenues. She also shared estimated Unspent Authorized Budget (UAB) for FY27. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann, approve the following consent items; Minutes of the September board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.

 

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

 

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Brendan Schott shared information from the recent SIAC meeting and progress made on the 5-year facilities plan, positive comments received regarding the homecoming parade and coronation and his monthly memo that goes out to staff and parents. He also shared information about an employment law conference he attended recently and gave an update on the completed TAG Plan and Preschool Desk Audit and the upcoming work on the K-12 Desk Audit.

 

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Shanna Helmke, shared information about the academic WIG’s students are setting for themselves focused around reading fluency and comprehension and how she is conducting walkthroughs and providing teachers with feedback, grade level collaboration and reviewing data with the support of GWAEA consultants and the work being done to prepare for student-teacher conferences next week. She also shared she recently had lunch with students who were “caught being a Lynx”!

 

503: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, gave an update on the continued Sharpen the Saw activities happening in the middle & high school during homeroom, shared the great experience had by the secondary students during the PTO walk a thon and that students have completed their first quarter goals and are now working on second quarter goals and the Student Lighthouse Team sent their own goal for creating more student culture, which is a great testament to the excellent leadership within the Student Lighthouse Team.

 

504: Activities Report

Activities Director, Brian Wheatley, discussed fall activities that are wrapping up, and the winter activities that are underway or will be in the next couple of weeks. He also shared the weight room program continues to be beneficial for students, year-end meetings with fall coaches will take place in the upcoming weeks, 8 students attended the Tri-Rivers leadership conference presented by the IHSAA where they attended sessions about communication, mindfulness & bystander leadership and sportsmanship. He also thanked the custodial staff for all of their efforts preparing for the 2 cross country meets we hosted in October.

 

505: Board Presentations

Brian Wheatley shared a newly updated coaching evaluation form that is centered around the district’s core values of Leadership, Community, Growth & Accountability. The new evaluation form has the coach set several goals and detail the lead and lag measures for achieving those goals. Evaluations will review the goals and the ways they were or were not achieved, it also includes a summary of survey results taken by student athletes. This new form will also help onboard new coaches.

 

600: New Business

 

601: FFA Overnight and Out of State Travel Request

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the overnight and out of state travel request from the FFA Chapter to attend the National Leadership Convention in Indianapolis October 21st through 23rd. Motion carried 7-0.

 

602: Approve SIAC Recommendations and Membership

The SIAC committee had an initial meeting on September 30^th to review district data and provide input to the District Strategic Operating Plan. Members are Brendan Schott, Tony Bowen, Kate Rawson, Gretchen Aberle, Kyle Kennedy, April Golwitzer, Jonathan Wylie, Greyden Golwitzer, Jennifer Rivers, Kora Pillard, Bonnie Benesh, Sarah Meyer and Jackie Aberle. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve SIAC contributions and membership from the 26-27 SIAC Committee. Motion carried 7-0.

 

603: Receive Early Separation Plan for Certified Employees

Secretary Peyton reviewed the plan document with the board. It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Early Separation Plan as presented for Certified Staff. Motion carried 7-0.

 

604: Receive Fundraiser Requests

It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Zumbach to approve the fundraiser requests from Lynx Wrestling Club for youth wrestling apparel, Robotics to collect cans in the school building and create and sell 3D items and from FFA to sell MinnTex fruit as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

605: Receive Agreement for Student Teachers from Kirkwood Community College

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the Agreement for student teachers from Kirkwood Community College as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

606: First Reading of Policy Recommendations

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the 1st reading of policy 107 at this meeting and hold a second reading at the next meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

607: Final Reading of Policy Recommendations

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the second reading of policy updates to policies 701.05, 701.05 R1 and 603.12 and adopt as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

608: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price to approve the five open enrollment requests out of the district as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by Carson, seconded by R Benesch to approve resignations from Sarah Meyer, MS Volleyball Coach and Trisha Beckman, Food Service Associate and approve hiring Blaine Baumgartner as HS Asst. Boys Wrestling Coach as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

The next regular board meeting will be held on November 18, 2026 at 6:00PM in the District Office.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 6:44PM it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President

 

Work Session - Immediately following the regular meeting

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

 

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Matthew Hoover, called the work session to order at 6:49PM. Present were Directors R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Schott, Elementary Principal Helmke, Secondary Principal Stoll and Secretary Peyton, Tony Olson, Brian Wheatley and Patrick Davis & Chris Lee with Denovo.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

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

 

600: New Business

601: Work Session with Denovo

Denovo presented their findings from the facilities assessment and the board discussed priorities from the presentation. Superintendent Schott and Secretary Peyton presented information on financing capital projects and the district’s current PPEL and SAVE balances. Brian Wheatley shared thoughts from the Activities Department and Tony Olson shared thoughts from the Transportation Department.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 8:21 PM it was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to adjourn the work session. Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Matthew Hoover, Board President