2026.09.16 Meeting Minutes

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.

 

 

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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                             Matthew Hoover, Board President