2026.07.15 Meeting Minutes
2026.07.15 Meeting MinutesBOARD 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
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 8th 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 13th and 14th, Staff returns to the building the week of August 17th, Staff welcome breakfast will be August 19th at 8:00 AM, The next regular board meeting is August 19th at 6:00PM, Back to School Open House will be on August 20th and a Fall Activities Kickoff is in the works. The first day of school is August 24th with a 1:15 early dismissal that day and the first day for preschool is August 31st.
900: Adjournment
The time being 8:10PM, it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Matthew Hoover, Board President