2026.08.19 Meeting Minutes
2026.08.19 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, 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, 2nd 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.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Matthew Hoover, Board President