BOARD AGENDA - 2026.10.21

BOARD AGENDA - 2026.10.21

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 21 , 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 Brendan Schott will share updates and discussion items from around the district.

District Strategic Operational Plan

  • SIAC Meeting
  • 5 year Facilities Planning

Community Trust and Engagement

  • Homecoming Parade and Coronation
  • Superintendent Monthly Memo

Sustainable Leadership and Accountability

  • Employment Law Conference
  • TAG Plan, Preschool Desk Audit, K-12 Desk Audit

 

502: Elementary Report

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

Strengthen Literacy Instruction

  • Setting academic WIGs focused on reading fluency and comprehension
  • Conducting intentional walkthroughs, providing teachers with feedback

Strengthen PLCs and MTSS

  • Grade-level collaboration and review data
  • Preparing for student-teacher conferences

Foster a Positive and Connected School Culture

  • September Lynx Lunch with students who were “caught being a Lynx”

 

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.

  • Sharpen the Saw
  • PTO Walk-a-thon
  • Student Goals (WIGs and Lighthouse)

 

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

Brian Wheatley will be presenting on North Linn’s updated Evaluation and Goal Setting Process beginning in the 26-27 school year with varsity level coaches.

 

600: New Business

 

601: FFA Overnight and Out of State Travel Request - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the overnight and out of state travel request from the FFA Chapter to attend the National Leadership Convention in Indianapolis October 21st through 23rd..

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

 

602: Approve SIAC Recommendations and Membership

MOTION to approve SIAC contributions and membership from the 26-27 SIAC Committee.

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

SIAC had an initial meeting on September 30th to review District Data and provide input to the District Strategic Operating Plan.

 

603: Receive Early Separation Plan for Certified Employees- Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to approve the Early Separation Plan as presented for Certified Staff.

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

This plan would pay $50K into an HRA over 4 years beginning 7/20/2027. A meeting for those who qualify is scheduled for October 22nd and letters of acceptance and resignation are due 12/10/26 so we can approve those at the December meeting. Qualified individuals must be 55 on or before 6/30/26 and have at least 15 years of service to the district.

 

604: Receive Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 604.1

MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests from Lynx Wrestling Club for youth wrestling apparel, Robotics to collect cans in the school building and create and sell 3D items and from FFA to sell MinnTex fruit as presented.

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

 

605: Receive Agreement for Student Teachers from Kirkwood Community College - Exhibit 605.1

MOTION to approve the Agreement for student teachers from Kirkwood Community College as presented.

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

 

606: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 606.1

MOTION to approve the first reading of policy updates and adopt as presented and have a second reading at the next meeting.

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

 

Policy #

Title

New

107

RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION

New

Model policy comes from the Department of Education implementing Iowa Code section 279.89 (as enacted by Senate File 2231)

 

607: Final Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 607.1

MOTION to approve the second reading of policy updates and adopt 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: 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

Kinsley Goedken

K

East Buch

Lizzie Sloan

K

MHSAP

Quiynn Raue

K

CPU

Brekynn Raue

3

CPU

Gavynn Raue

6

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

Sarah Meyer

MS Volleyball Coach

Resignation

Blaine Baumgartner

HS Asst Boys Wrestling Coach

Hire

Trisha Beckman

Food Service

Resignation

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

 

Date

Time

Event

Location

11/18/26

6:00 PM

Regular 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, October 21, 2026

 

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 Denovo

Denovo will be on site to present their findings from the facilities assessment.

 

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the work session at __________ PM.

 

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

 

kepeyton@north… Fri, 10/16/2026 - 16:43