BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, Iowa

Thursday, July 20, 2023

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Call the Roll

3. Approve Meeting Agenda

4. Approve Consent Items

5. Receive Visitors / Public Forum

6. Principal and Coordinator Reports

7. Receive Open Enrollment

8. Receive Personnel Recommendations

9. Receive Construction Project Change Orders

10.  Appoint School Business Official for 2023-2024

11. Receive Depository Bank and Statutory Limits for the 2022-23 School Year

12. Receive District Appointments

13. Authorize Use of Legal COunsel on Behalf of District

14. Authorize us of Linn Newsletter as the Designated Official Newspaper

15. Receive Insurance Renewal from EMC

16. Receive Handbooks for the 2023-2024 School Year

17. Consider Information and Discussion Items

18. Adjourn

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Special Meeting 8:00 AM
North Linn District Office and Zoom

3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Friday, July 28, 2023

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 8:00 AM in the boardroom of the
District Office and on Zoom (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.
_____R. Benesh _____ J. Benesh _____Boss _____ Haughenbury _____ Helms _____Hoover _____Price

200: Adoption of the Agenda
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

300: New Business

301: Approval of Turf Tank Lease - Exhibit 301.1
MOTION to approve the lease with Turf Tank in the amount of $11,700.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

400: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ AM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, August 22, 2023

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

200: Adoption of the Agenda

300: Consent Agenda

301: Approval of July 20th and 28th 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 Superintendent at least five days before 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.  It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them.  We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement.  Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration.   Thanks for your support of our school district.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

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

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

503: Secondary Report

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

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.

600: New Business

601: Construction Project Change Order - Exhibit 601.1

602: First Reading of Policy Recommendations -Exhibit 602.1

603: Open Enrollment Requests

604: Open Approve Signers on Accounts

605: Receive High School/Middle School & Paraeducator Handbooks

700: Receive Personnel Recommendations

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

900: Adjournment

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

                              _____R. Benesh _____ J. Benesh _____Boss _____ Haughenbury _____ Helms _____Hoover _____Price

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 Superintendent at least five days before 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.  It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them.  We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement.  Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration.   Thanks for your support of our school district.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

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

Construction Update

Staffing For Business Office Working Proposal

Homecoming Tours

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

503: Secondary Report

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

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.

600: New Business

601: Construction Project Change Order - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the change order requests as presented.

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

602: Approval of Return to Learn Plan - Exhibit 602.1

MOTION to approve the Return to Learn Plan as presented.

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

A review of the R2L Plan is required every 6 months by the district that utilized ESSER Funds until September 2023.  This will be our final update.

603: Receive Special Education Modified Allowable Growth

MOTION to approve the 2023-2024 Special Education Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $70,891.36

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

pointment of District Level 1 and Level 2 Investigators

MOTION to approve the building principals and superintendent as the level 1 investigators and Linn County Sheriff’s Department as Level 2 investigators for the 2023-24 school year.

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

605: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

APPROVED OUT

606: Fundraiser Approval Exhibit 606.1

MOTION to approve the High School Lighthouse Team fundraiser as presented.

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

Melissa Wheatley and Beth Brink are requesting to sell parking spaces to Seniors (and possibly Juniors) for $20 per semester to raise funds to support student body activities. The HS Lighthouse Team is replacing the traditional Student Council.

700: Personnel

MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.

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

  Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

                              _____R. Benesh _____ J. Benesh _____Boss _____ Haughenbury _____ Helms _____Hoover _____Price

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 Superintendent at least five days before 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.  It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them.  We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement.  Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration.   Thanks for your support of our school district.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

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

Certified Enrollment

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

503: Secondary Report

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

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.

505: Buildings and Grounds Report

Buildings and Grounds Director, Dominic Giegerich, will share updates and discussion items in regards to our district's buildings and grounds.

506: Discussion around Offering of Early Separation Package

Superintendent Breitfelder and SBO Peyton will lead the Board in a discussion around the potential offering of an Early Separation Package for eligible employees.

507: Discussion around Superintendent Evaluation and Goals - Exhibit 507.1

President Boss and Superintendent Breitfelder will lead the Board in a discussion around the superintendent evaluation process and the establishment of the superintendent’s goals.

600: New Business

601: School Calendar Adjustment - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the North Linn School Calendar Adjustment to move the early dismissal from October 20th to October 19th.

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

602: Approve Project Change Orders - Exhibit 602.1

MOTION to approve the change orders as presented.

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

603: Approve Fundraiser Request - Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to approve the Music Department request to sell kettle corn.

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

609: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

APPROVED OUT

700: Personnel

MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.

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

  Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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

Special Meeting 8:00 AM

Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87163887926?pwd=qVfeibmBNMKBqtINPp15sbD1mDveC…

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Friday, October 20, 2023

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 8:00AM via zoom . Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

                                        _____R. Benesh _____ J. Benesh _____Boss _____ Haughenbury _____ Helms _____Hoover _____Price

200: Adoption of the Agenda

MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.

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

600: New Business

601: FFA Overnight and out of state travel request - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the North Linn FFA chapter travel request to attend the National Leadership Convention. Mr. Murray and six students will attend the National Convention in Indianapolis, IN November 1st through 3rd.

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

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ AM.

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

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

200: Adoption of the Agenda

MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.

300: Consent Agenda

MOTION to approve the consent agenda as presented.

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 Superintendent at least five days before 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.  It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them.  We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement.  Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration.   Thanks for your support of our school district.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

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

Reminder of Absence: ½ Day Nov 17 and return after Thanksgiving Break

Facilities Committee

Safety Grant Update

Kerry and Leisa to attend ISFLC Dec 13-14

Onboarding new Board members

Verify December 20th Board Meeting Date

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

503: Secondary Report

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

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.

505: Buildings and Grounds Report

Buildings and Grounds Director, Dominic Giegerich, will share updates and discussion items in regards to our district's buildings and grounds.

600: New Business

601: Examine and Settle Books from Previous Year - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to settle the books ending June 30, 2023.

Hard copy will be provided at the meeting - this is easier to review in person.

602: Receive SBRC Application for Open Enrollment Out - Exhibit 602.1

MOTION to approve the change orders as presented.

603: Receive Sharing Agreement with Central City for Business Office Support Staff - Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to approve the sharing agreement with Central City for Business Office Support Staff.

604: Receive Sharing Agreement with Dunkerton for School Librarian - Exhibit 604.1

MOTION to approve the sharing agreement with Dunkerton for School Librarian.

605: Receive Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with Kirkwood Community College - Exhibit 605.1

MOTION to approve the concurrent enrollment agreement with Kirkwood Community College

606: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 606.1- 606.4

MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.

609: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

APPROVED IN

APPROVED OUT

700: Personnel

MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.

Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.           

Organizational Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

                                      _____R. Benesh _____ J. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover  _____ Helms  _____Haughenbury  _____ Price ______ Michael  ______ Krogmann

200: Adoption of the Agenda

MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.

300: Consent Agenda

MOTION to approve the consent agenda as presented.

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 Superintendent at least five days before 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.  It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them.  We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement.  Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration.   Thanks for your support of our school district.

501: Superintendent Report

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

502: Report Election Results

MOTION to accept the election results as presented.

OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS CAN LEAVE AFTER THIS PART OF THE MEETING

600: New Business

601: Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board Members

Secretary Peyton will administer the oath of office to the newly elected board members.

602: Election of the President of the Board for the 2023-24 school year & Oath of Office

Superintendent will call for a MOTION for nominations for President of the Board of Directors.

Oath of Office to President.  Board President will take over the continuation of the meeting.

603: Election of the Vice President of the Board for the 2023-24 school year & Oath of Office

MOTION for nominations for Vice President of the Board of Directors.

Oath of Office Vice President.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

502: FFA Officer Presentation

FFA Officers Jake VanEtten and Brecken Betenbender will present information about their request to take a Junior/Senior FFA Member trip in July 2024. They will submit a formal travel request in the future.

503: Elementary Report  - Exhibit 503.1

Elementary Administrator, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

504: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 504.1

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.

505: Secondary Report - Exhibit 505.1

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

506: Buildings and Grounds Report

Buildings and Grounds Director, Dominic Giegerich, will share updates and discussion items in regards to our district's buildings and grounds.

600: New Business

605: Receive Monthly Board Meeting Dates and Time for 2023-2024

MOTION to continue to follow Board Policy and hold meetings at the North Linn District Office on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and begin at 7:00 P.M.

606: Receive School Financial Account Authorized Signers

MOTION to approve Board Secretary, Board President, Board Treasurer and Superintendent as signers on the district accounts at Walker State Bank.

607: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

608: Receive Quotes for HVAC units in District Office - Exhibit 608.1

MOTION to approve the quote to replace the 3 Furnace units in the District Office as presented.

609: Receive Quotes for Fiber Optic Cable Replacement - Exhibit 609.1

MOTION to approve the quote to replace the fiber optic cable from the District Office to the school building as presented.

610: Receive Quotes for Cleaning Services - Exhibit 610.1

MOTION to approve the quote received for cleaning services as presented.

610: Approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth Dropout Prevention for 2022-2025

MOTION to approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth at $104,256.00.

The School Board Review Committee’s (SBRC) Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) for returning dropouts and dropout prevention programs is a means of raising funds to support our local programs, services and personnel to assist our at-risk students K-12. These funds are used to help offset costs associated with our district guidance counselors, supplies for our at-risk students, and skills group time for our elementary students.  In order to continue these supports for our at-risk population, I am requesting that the Directors approve our Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) for FY25.

700: Personnel

MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.

Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

• Appoint Directors to each of the Linn, Delaware and Buchanan County Conference Boards
• Early Graduations Requests - Exhibit 801.1

802: Board Calendar

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

           _____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price

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 Superintendent at least five days before 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.  It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them.  We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement.  Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration.   Thanks for your support of our school district.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

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

Facility Committee Update

Legislative Update

Board Visit

School Safety

502: Buildings and Grounds Report - Exhibit 502.1

Buildings and Grounds Director, Dominic Giegerich, will share updates and discussion items in regards to our district's buildings and grounds.

600: New Business 

601: First Reading of Policy Recommendations - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.

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

The change in policy is removing “TeachIowa” and replacing it with “Iowa Works” 

602: Receive DNR Administrative Consent Order - Exhibit 602.1

MOTION to approve the signing of the DNR Administrative Consent Order and pay the administrative penalty in the amount of $6,000.   

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

This administrative consent order requires North Linn to do the following: 1) comply with all asbestos regulations during future restoration, renovation, or construction projects; and 2) pay an administrative penalty in the amount of $6,000.00.  This consent order now reflects the events accurately.

603: Receive Budget Resolution for Budget Guarantee

MOTION to adopt the following resolution: Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the North Linn Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2024-2025 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Roll call vote will follow.   

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

_____M. Hoover  _____ J. Benesh  _____ Michael  _____ R. Benesch  _____ Price  _____Krogmann  _____Boss

604: Receive Infinite Campus Support Agreement from Grant Wood AEA - Exhibit 604.1

MOTION to approve the contract for Infinite Campus support with Grant Wood AEA in the amount of $1,298.50.   

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

605: Receive Fundraiser Request - Exhibit 605.1

MOTION to approve the National Honor Society request to sell World’s Finest chocolate bars for $1 each to raise money for chapter activities.   

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

605: Receive Preschool Fees

MOTION to approve the Preschool Fees for 2024-2025 as presented.   

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

We do not recommend any changes to the preschool fee - $100 per month for 2 days per week

609: Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

APPROVED OUT

700: Personnel

MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.

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

 Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

Certified Budget Calendar option

802: Board Calendar

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Special Meeting 8:00 AM

ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87035735021?pwd=9pQDgWqOpxWnWspE9kTdVlAhQ9bPd…

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Monday, January 22, 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.       

           _____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price

200: Adoption of the Agenda

MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.

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

600: New Business 

601: Receive Public Hearing for the Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar

President Boss will open the public hearing at the designated time and we will discuss the 2023-2024 calendar revisions.

Changing February 7th from a full day of Professional Development to a 2 hour early dismissal with Professional Development after school is dismissed.

602: Receive 2023-2024 Revised Calendar - Exhibit 602.1

MOTION to approve the revised 2023-2024 calendar as presented.   

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

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ AM.

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

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, April 3 , 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

                                        _____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price

200: Adoption of the Agenda

MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.

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

600: New Business

601: Public Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Levy

• • This would be the time and place for the President to announce that the public hearing is open for comments or questions regarding the proposed 2024-2025 Proposed Property Tax Levy.
  • Once all comments have been heard, the President will announce that the hearing is closed.
  • At our February meeting we provided you with three options for the tax levy- 2.5% which is the Governor's recommendation, 3% which is the recommendation from the House and 0% which is a possibility if the legislature does not get a decision made.
  • We posted the Property tax levy notice at 0% because a decision had not yet been made at the state level and the only option we have as a district between the first and second public hearings is to lower the levy rate so we went with the option that has the highest rate to start with.
  • I provided a copy of the Proposed Property Tax Notice as Exhibit #1

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, April 17 , 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.

                                        _____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price

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 Superintendent at least five days before 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.  It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them.  We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement.  Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration.   Thanks for your support of our school district.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

500.1: District Career & Academic Plan - Jaci Hilmer

501: Superintendent Report

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

Principal Hiring Process

Principal as Coach

Facilities Committee Update

Open Enrollment

APPROVED IN

APPROVED OUT

502: Elementary Report - Exhibit 502.1

Elementary Administrator, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

503: Secondary Report - Exhibit 503.1

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

504: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 504.1

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.

505: Buildings and Grounds Report - Exhibit 505.1

Buildings and Grounds Director, Dominic Giegerich, will share updates and discussion items in regards to our district's buildings and grounds.

600: Old Business

601: Hold Hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 School Budget - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to open the public hearing for the proposed 2024-2025 School Budget.

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

          Secretary Peyton will walk through the budget and discuss items to consider for the Management Fund.

MOTION to close the public hearing for the proposed 2024-2025 School Budget.

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

602: Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 School Budget

MOTION to adopt the proposed 2024-2025 School Budget as presented.

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

603: Hold Hearing on Amended 2023-2024 School Budget - Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to open the public hearing for the amended 2023-2024 School Budget.

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

          The district is expected to overspend the 23-24 budget by 138,000 in the area of other expenditures due to the playground equipment purchases for both the elementary and preschool playgrounds. We are asking to increase the budget for other expenditures from $2,686,670 to 2,824,870.

MOTION to close the public hearing for the amended 2023-2024 School Budget.

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

604: Consider Approval of the Amended 2023-2024 School Budget

MOTION to adopt the amended 23-24 School Budget as presented.

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

700: New Business

701: Receive Operational Sharing Contracts for 2024-2025 School Year

MOTION to approve the Operational Sharing Contracts for Superintendent, School Business Official, Curriculum Director, Special Education Director and HR Manager with Central City CSD and Transportation Director with Central City CSD and Center Point CSD.

          Superintendent, SBO, Curriculum, SPED and Transportation max out our Operational Sharing allocation from the state and will generate $163,800 in revenue for the district. We would be sharing the HR Position (which will be part time) without the benefit of additional operational sharing dollars but will only be responsible for a part of their salary.

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

800: Personnel

MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.

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

Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer

900: Board Communications and Calendar

901: Board Communications

902: Board Calendar