BOARD AGENDA - 2026.09.16

BOARD AGENDA - 2026.09.16

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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

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.

District Strategic Operational Plan

  • Denovo 2nd Site Visit
  • SIAC Meeting Preparation

Community Trust and Engagement

  • Coggon City Council Workshop to discuss Bus Stops
  • Homecoming Updates and Communication
  • District Communication: Weekly Staff Video and Monthly Superintendent Memo

Sustainable Leadership and Accountability

  • Certified Enrollment, Second Count Training
  • 26-27 Talented and Gifted Plan State Submission

 

502: Elementary Report

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

Strengthen Literacy Achievement

  • Intentional FAST data sorts to identify literacy needs and plan interventions
  • Professional development focused on evidence-based intervention and aligned to student needs
  • Professional development focused on implementing small groups to increase student engagement

Strengthen Instructional Practice

  • Protected time for teachers to analyze FAST data
  • Personalized PD provided to teachers focused on identifying priority standards in both reading and math

Build a Positive and Connected School Culture

  • Classroom read-alouds
  • Read-aloud recording shared with Kindergarten families
  • First Kickoff Assembly to establish school-wide expectations and review Leader in Me Habits
  • “Caught being a Lynx” student recognitions celebrating positive behaviors
  • Sharing student celebrations through social media to showcase the positive things happening at North Linn Elementary.

 

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.

Establish a guaranteed and viable curriculum

  • PD Sessions
  • Partnership with GWAEA support

Classroom Walkthroughs

  • Conversations and Support
  • English Curriculum

Increase student community

  • MRA Data conversations
  • Kirkwood Connection - Exhibit 503.1

 

504: Activities Report - Exhibit 504.1

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

 

505: Board Presentations

Melissa Wheatley and Megan Rawlins will be presenting on North Linn’s current Talented and Gifted Services provided by Extended Learning Program.

 

600: New Business

601: Receive Special Education Modified Allowable Growth - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the 2026-2027 Special Education Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $212,724.77.

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

The amount we are asking to approve is the deficit amount from our special education expenditures.  Without approval, this amount would be pulled from our general fund.  With approval, we have the additional authorized authority to ask for this in our cash reserve levy.

 

602: Fundraiser Approval Exhibit 602.1

MOTION 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.

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

 

603: Receive Agreement for Cooperation in Student Teaching Program with Coe College Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to approve the Agreement for Cooperation in Student Teaching Program with Coe College  as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.

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

 

604: Receive Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Manual – Exhibit 604.1 (Attached to email)

MOTION to approve the North Linn Community School District Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Manual as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.

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

The North Linn Community School District maintains a Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Manual outlining the district's procedures for identifying, serving, and monitoring students who qualify for TAG services. The Board is being asked to review and approve the current TAG Program Manual for implementation.

 

605: Authorize Termination of NightShift Continuing Contract for Custodial Services – Exhibit 605.1

MOTION to approve the termination of the continuing contract with NightShift for custodial services, pursuant to the terms of the agreement.

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

 

606: Receive Letter of Agreement from Linn County Emergency Management - Exhibit 606.1

MOTION to approve the Letter of Agreement with Linn County Emergency Management Agency for Transportation Resources Needed for an Evacuation as presented.

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

With the planned restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center, Linn County EMA is working to get this agreement back in place.

 

607: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 607.1, 607.2, & 607.3

MOTION to approve the first reading of policy updates as presented at this meeting.

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

 

 

Policy #

Title

New

701.05

FISCAL MANAGEMENT

New

701.05 R1

FINANCIAL METRICS

New

603.12

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION COUNSELING

New

 

608: Review or revision of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 608.1 (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

Revised / Review / Rescind / New

600 Series

Education Program

Review

No.  600

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Revised

602.01

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Revised

602.02

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION

Revised

603.01

BASIC INSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Revised

 603.03

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Revised

603.04

MULTICULTURAL AND GENDER FAIR

Rescind

603.05

HEALTH EDUCATION

Revised

603.06

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Revised

603.05

HEALTH EDUCATION

Revised

603.10

GLOBAL EDUCATION

Rescind

604.01

 PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Revised

604.01E1

COMPETENT PRIVATE INSTRUCTION REPORT

Rescind

604.03

PROGRAM FOR TALENTED AND GIFTED STUDENTS

Revised

604.03R1

PROGRAM FOR TALENTED AND GIFTED STUDENTS REGULATION

New

604.05

RELIGIOUS-BASED EXCLUSION FROM A SCHOOL PROGRAM

Revised

604.07

DUAL ENROLLMENT

Revised

604.09

HOME SCHOOL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Rescind

605.8R2

CREATION OF INAPPROPRIATE AI-GENERATED IMAGES

New

606.05

STUDENT FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

Revised

607.01

STUDENT GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING PROGRAM

Revised

607.02

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Revised

The 600 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.

 

609: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

Name

Grade

Resident District

 

 

 

APPROVED OUT

Name

Grade

Receiving District

Payce Hildreth

AK

CPU

 

 

 

 

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

Cole Bamrick

Asst. HS Boys Wrestling Coach - moved to volunteer

Reassign

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Date

Time

Event

Location

9/23/2026

5:30 pm

Homecoming Parade / Coronation

Football Field and Troy Mills

10/20/2026

8 - 10 am

Fall Board Visit

Elementary and Secondary Buildings

10/21/2026

6:00 pm

Board Work Session Following the Meeting

NL District Board Room

12/9/2026

6:00 pm

December Board Meeting

NL District Board Room

2/10/2026

6:00 pm

February Board Meeting

NL District Board Room

 

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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

kepeyton@north… Fri, 09/11/2026 - 15:45