BOARD AGENDA - 2026.08.19

BOARD AGENDA - 2026.08.19

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

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: Board Presentations

Letters of Agreement Presentation from Linn County Emergency Management Agency for Transportation Resources Needed for an Evacuation, presented by BJ Dvorak and Lonnie Helms

 

502: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Schott will share updates and discussion items from around the district.

Superintendent Goals and Evaluation Timeline - Exhibit 502.1

District Strategic Operational Plan

  • Student Lighthouse Team Meeting
  • District Lighthouse Team Meeting
  • Buildings and Grounds
    • Denovo Site Visit
    • Water Softener Update

Community Trust and Engagement

  • City Council Visits
  • Fall Activities Kickoff

Sustainable Leadership and Accountability

  • District W.I.G.
  • Building W.I.G.s

 

503: Elementary Report

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

  • Strengthening Literacy Instruction through Evidence-Based Practices
    • Reviewed student data
    • Aligning professional development
  • Strengthening PLC and MTSS to Maximize Student Learning
    • Revised master schedule to better align WIN/Intervention time with content areas
    • Refining PLC structures and documents
  • Foster a Positive and Connected School Culture
    • Preparing professional development for staff
    • Continuing to build systems and structures that continue to promote a welcoming, connected, and supportive school environment

504: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Middle and High School.

  • Establish a guaranteed and viable curriculum standard
    • Aligned professional development
    • Collaboration around data with all content stakeholders
  • Classroom Walkthroughs
    • Collecting data to ensure strong instruction
    • Coaching conversations around the data
  • Enrich NL Student Community
    • Use MRA data
    • More relationship-building opportunities

 

505: Activities Report - Exhibit 505.1

Activities Director, Brian Wheatley, has 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 - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the Position and Job Description

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

 

602: Receive quotes for HVAC units from Brecke Mechanical - Exhibit 602.1 & 602.2

MOTION to approve the quote for a 2-ton mini split unit in the choir room for $12,580 and a 3-ton mini split unit for the HS Kitchen for $14,580.

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

These areas were not included in the HVAC upgrades completed in 2022. The choir room mainly needs the unit for heat, but it will be nice to keep it cooled early in the school year. The HS kitchen is very warm every day, but especially during the early and late parts of the school year. We would use some of the remaining bond funds to pay for these units.

 

603: Receive General Fund Transfer to Activity for Safety Equipment - Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to approve the transfer of $2,989.50 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 with $199.50 shipping costs. We are asking for $2,989.50 from the general fund for these helmets. The MS fund is going to pay the $1,200 it will cost to purchase the youth helmets that were unable to be refurbished.

 

604: Receive English Learner (EL) Program LAU Plan - Exhibit 604.1 (ATTACHED TO EMAIL)

MOTION to approve the North Linn Community School District English Learner (EL) Program LAU Plan for the 2026-2027 school year.

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

Iowa school districts are required to develop and maintain a LAU Plan that describes how the district identifies, assesses, places, serves, monitors, and exits students who qualify for English Learner (EL) services in accordance with federal civil rights requirements and Iowa Department of Education guidance. The district's procedures for identifying students and delivering EL services have not changed. The only revisions to this year's plan are updates to reflect current staff serving on the district's EL team. We are asking for approval to implement the updated plan.

 

605: Annual Review of District Emergency Operations Plan - Exhibit 605.1 (ATTACHED TO EMAIL)

MOTION to approve the annual review and update of the North Linn Community School District Emergency Operations Plan.

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

Iowa Code Section 280.30 requires school districts to develop, review, and update a high-quality Emergency Operations Plan on an annual basis. The Board of Directors is responsible for reviewing the plan annually. The district collaborates with local emergency management coordinators and law enforcement partners in the development and review of the plan. The Board of Directors has reviewed the updated Emergency Operations Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The Emergency Operations Plan is confidential and is not subject to public disclosure.

 

606: Receive Agreement for Student Teaching or Field Experience - Exhibit 606.1

MOTION to approve the agreement for tStudent Teaching or Field Experience Program with Mount Mercy University for the 26-27, 27-28 and 28-29 school years as presented.

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

 

607: District Appointments

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

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

  • Civil Rights Coordinator – Brendan Schott
  • Title XI Coordinator – Kaitlyn Stoll

 

608: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

Name

Grade

Resident District

Ava Lees

7

CPU

Lexi Lees

3

CPU

Myles Lees

5

CPU
     

 

APPROVED OUT

 

Name

Grade

Receiving District

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

609: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 609.1 and 609.2 (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 / Revised / Review

106

Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

Revision

500 Series

Students

Review

501.02:

Nonresident Students

Revision

501.03:

Compulsory Attendance

Revision

501.16:

Homeless Children and Youth

Revision

502.03-R(1)

 Student Expression and Student Publications Code - Regulation

Revision

502.03:

Student Expression and Student Publications Code

Revision

502.04:

Student Complaints and Grievances

Revision

502.05:

Student Lockers

Revision

503.01:

Student Conduct

Revision

503.11:

Disruptive Behavior

Revision

505.01:

Student Progress Reports and Conferences

Revision

505.04:

Testing Program

Revision

506.01:

Education Records Access

Revision

507.01:

Student Health and Immunization Certificates

Revision

507.02:

Administration of Medication to Students

Revision

Policy 106 updates Kaitlyn Stoll in our policy as our Title IX Coordinator. The 500 Series is part of the District's five-year policy review cycle. Recommended revisions align the policies with current IASB model policy and applicable legal requirements.

 

610: Receive Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 610.1 - 610.9

MOTION 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.

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

 

611: Adopt Resolution Approving Interfund Loan - Exhibit 611.1

MOTION 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.

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

 

 

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

Henry Martinson

Boys Basketball Head Coach

Hire

Zach Ericson

Facilities Maintenance Custodian

Reassignment

Lonnie Rasmussen

Food Service Associate

Hire

Tyler Pflughaupt

2nd shift Custodian

Hire

Hannah Soukup

Asst. HS Girls Wrestling Coach

Hire

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

  • Board meeting date changes - December and February
  • Fall Board Building Visits

802: Board Calendar

Date

Time

Event

Location

8/20/26

4:30 PM

Open House

All Buildings

8/20/26

6:00 PM

Fall Activities Kickoff

Football Field

9/15/26

 

Certified Annual Report/SPED Report/Transp Report Due to the Dept of Ed.

 

9/16/26

6:00PM

Board Meeting

District Office

 

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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

 

 

 

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

The North Linn Board of Directors work session will be called to order immediately following the regular meeting 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

 

 

 

600: New Business

 

601: Work Session with Superintendent Schott

The Board will conduct a work session with Superintendent Schott to continue working on the Strategic Operating Plan and setting long term goals.

 

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the work session at __________ PM.

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

kepeyton@north… Fri, 08/14/2026 - 15:10