Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, July 17 , 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Present were Directors J Benesh, R Benesch, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael and Price, Superintendent Breitfelder, Elementary Principal Schott, Secondary Principal Stoll, Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton.

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton discussed the June preliminary financial reports. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the June board meetings bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.

400: Audience Communications

There were no visitors.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Breitfelder shared the plan for buildings and grounds requests going forward, and discussed a couple of policy recommendations she will be bringing to a future meeting.

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Principal Schott gave an update on his first days as principal as he has been finalizing the schedule, hiring associates and planning for the first few days staff are back in the building as well as plans for the back to school open house.

503: Secondary Report

Secondary Principal Stoll gave an update on the status of hiring for a science and Spanish teacher, planning is underway for the secondary staffs’ first days back in the building and she is working with the special education team to pair up and schedule the associates for each day.

504: School Improvement Report

Director of School Improvement Graven shared she is helping to transition all of the principal duties to Mr. Schott, is attending the HRS training next week with the leadership team, and is making plans for professional development for staff for the year.

600: New Business

601: Appointment of School Business Official & Board Secretary

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to appoint Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Business Official and Board Secretary for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

602: Depository Banks and Statutory Limits

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to name the following banks as official depositories and set the statutory limits for North Linn CSD: Hiawatha Bank (Walker), Community Savings Bank (Coggon), F & M Bank (Manchester), UMB Bank, and ISJIT. Motion carried 7-0.

603: District Appointments

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to approve the following District coordinators, investigators, or liaisons for the 2024-2025 school year: Multi-cultural/Gender Fair Coordinator – Kaitlyn Stoll; Level 1 Child Abuse Coordinator – Julie Schmidt; Affirmative Actions, Section 504 Liaison – Leisa Breitfelder/Kaitlyn Stoll; Alternate Level 1 Child Abuse Investigator –Leisa Breitfelder; Homeless Liaison – Sarah Meyer. Motion carried 7-0.

604: Authorization of Use of Legal Counsel on Behalf of the District

 It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to grant the Superintendent authority to seek advice of appropriate legal counsel when the superintendent/district believes it is warranted and to utilize the following firms: Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. of Des Moines; Iowa Association of School Boards; and School Administrators of Iowa. Motion carried 7-0.

605: Designation of Official Newspaper

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Linn News as the official publication location for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

606: Receive Insurance Renewal from EMC

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Michael to approve the Insurance Renewal from EMC Insurance and Keystone Insurance Agency for the 2023-2024 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

607: First Reading of Policy Recommendations  

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to waive the second reading and approve policy updates to the 100 series, 200 series, 401.01, 503.01/503.01R, 503.02, 401.13/401.13R, 502.07, 605.06/605.06R1, 605.08/605.08R1, 701.01, 701.02, 701.03, 701.04, 703.1, 703.2, 411.02, 504.5/504.5R1, 507.08R1, 704.06/704.06R1, 706.02, 706.03/706.03R1, 707.01, 707.02, 707.03, 707.04, 401.06, 402.03, 501.03, 501.09/501.09R1, 501.09E1, 501.10/501.10R1, 501.14, 501.15, 502.06, 505.02, 501.12, 708 as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

608: Policy 106.1 Discrimination and Harassment based on Sex Prohibited

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to waive the second reading and approve Board Policy 106.1 and

corresponding regulations and exhibit with an effective date of August 1 to align with the new Title IX implementation date.  This policy shall replace current Board Policy 106 and its corresponding regulations and exhibits which shall be automatically rescinded following approval of this Board Policy 106.1. Should the new Title IX rule become enjoined by the Courts impacting Iowa at any time after approval of this Policy corresponding regulations and exhibit, this Board Policy 106.1 and the accompanying regulations and exhibit shall be automatically suspended and the prior Title IX policy and regulations currently at 106, and in effect as of June 2024, shall be immediately reinstated until further Board action. Motion carried 7-0.

609: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to approve 2 open enrollment requests out of the district. Motion carried 7-0.

610: Receive Kirkwood Community College K-12 Partnership Agreement

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the 28E Agreement with Kirkwood Community College for Concurrent Enrollment and Workplace Learning Connection Program for the 24-25 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

611: Approve Robotics Fundraiser Request

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Michael to approve the fundraiser request from Robotics to co-host an event August 25^th at Savage Park in Coggon. Motion carried 7-0.

612: Receive Amendment to HACAP Head Start Agreement

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the amended Contract for Provision of Classroom Services with HACAP for the 24-25 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

700: Personnel

It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following hires: Tammy Covington, Special Education associate and Molly Smith, Special Education Associate. Motion carried 7-0.

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

The annual audit will be conducted August 14^th and 15^th, the next school board meeting will be held on August 21^st at 7:00PM, staff returns August 20^th, an August 19^th is new staff orientation. The first day of school is August 23^rd.

900: Adjournment

The time being 8:51 PM it was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

___________________________                     __________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                         Jeffrey Boss, Board President

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present were Directors, R Benesh, Krogmann, & Michael, Superintendent Breitfelder, Secondary Principal Stoll, Elementary Principal Schott, Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Also in attendance were Julie Schmidt and Kelly Devore. Director Hoover arrived at 7:04 PM and Director Price arrived at 7:15 PM. Director J Benesh was absent.

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Krogmann to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton reviewed the financial reports and reported on the audit held last week. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the July 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 Breitfelder updates on buildings and grounds projects, discussed naming our annual Cross Country Invite, stipends for those that help at activities who are not coaches, and purchasing wrestling mats for wrestling competitions with funds from the wrestling fund, Lynx Pride and the district. She also discussed with the board the legislative priorities to submit to IASB, communication that will be sent out to the newspaper and sent to families regarding the upcoming special election to continue the PPEL levy, and the upcoming IASB Convention in November.

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Principal Schott shared updates regarding the new staff orientation days, all staff work days, Open House, behavior protocols being rolled out to staff and a new sensory space in the elementary.

503: Secondary Report

Secondary Principal Stoll shared her appreciation for the custodial staff preparing office space for new staff, discussed the Science and Spanish openings, plans for orientation in the middle and high school and shared the behavior plan that will be shared with staff as well as the new cell phone policy for the middle and high school.

504: School Improvement Report

Director of School Improvement Graven shared updates on a PD plan for the school year, coaching cycles for all staff, mandatory trainings and GWAEA support plans for the year.

600: New Business

601: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the 6 open enrollment requests into the district and 7 open enrollment requests out of the district. Motion carried 6-0.

602: Handbooks

Superintendent Breitfelder shared the updates to the teacher handbook. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the 24-25 teacher handbook school year as presented. Motion carried 6-0

603: Receive Service Contract from Woodman Controls

Superintendent Breitfelder shared the issues with the HVAC system over the summer. The board discussed a number of options and tabled this discussion until a future meeting.

 604: Receive Fundraiser Requests

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the fundraiser request from AD Brian Wheatley for each sport/club to have an online apparel webstore through Elite Sports at the start of their season and an additional store if they compete in a state tournament. As well as the fundraiser request from Kylee Winn for the HS lighthouse team have a homecoming webstore to raise money for homecoming supplies. As well as the fundraiser request from Holly Grief for the robotics team to do a Pampered Chef fundraiser mostly during their already approved vendor fair at Coggon Harvest Home. Motion carried 6-0.

605: Receive Quote from Edmentum for Spanish courses - Exhibit 606.1

It was moved by Michael, seconded by R Benesch to approve the quote from Edmentum for Spanish courses as presented for the 24-25 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

606: First Reading of Policy Recommendations

Superintendent Breitfelder reviewed the changes to policy 804.5 Stock Epinephrine Auto Injector Supply, discussed the additions of policy 905.1-R1 Facilities Use Manual and 801.05 Naming of Buildings, Facilities and Land to the district’s board policies. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

607: Approve Silver Cord Program as an extra curricular activity for students

Secondary Guidance Counselor, Julie Schmidt and National Honor Society sponsor, Kelly DeVore presented information on the service based silver cord program where students in grades 9-12 who accumulate 160 hours of community service prior to graduation would be awarded a silver cord at graduation and asked that they consider adding this to the list of extra curricular programs available to students. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the addition of the Silver Cord Program as an extra curricular activity starting with the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried 6-0.

700: Personnel

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the following new hires; Kyle Kennedy, Assistant Cross Country Coach; Whitney Berns, Assistant High School Volleyball Coach; Trevor Boge, Middle School Girls Basketball Coach; Kirsten Kelley, High School Science teacher pending licensure; and Faith Oberbroeckling HS Special Ed Associate as well as the following resignation; Brittany Rees, Elementary Library Associate. Motion carried 6-0.

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

Superintendent Breitfelder reminded the board about the upcoming Special Election for the Voter Approved PPEL vote on September 10^th, and the next regular meeting is scheduled for September 18^th at 7:00 in the District Office.

900: Adjournment

The time being 9:17 PM, it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meting. Motion carried 6-0.

 

_______________________________             ________________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                         Jeffrey Boss, Board President

 

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, September 18 , 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00PM. Present were Directors J Benesh, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael & Price, Superintendent Breitfelder, Secondary Principal Stoll, Elementary Principal Schott and Secretary Peyton. Director R Benesch and Director of School Improvement Graven were absent. Also in attendance were Megan Rawlins, Julie Schmidt, Trevor Boge, Katie Hatch, Hannah Bridgewater and Steve Hart.

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton discussed the financial reports and shared that all of the annual reports were submitted on September 14^th. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by J Benesh to 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 6-0.

400: Audience Communications

There was no communication from the audience.

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

501: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Breitfelder asked the new staff members in attendance at the meeting to introduce themselves, the board welcomed them to the district. She also shared items from the Athletic Director report regarding Middle School basketball practice times, repairs to the football scoreboard, gate for middle school and JV events, and the upcoming Cross Country meet and shared information about irrigation at the softball field and information about the roof on the school building. She also discussed the way the district is using Infinite Campus to track major and minor behavior issues and shared data from the first 3 weeks of school for the secondary building and provided and update on the facilities committee that met just prior to the board meeting. Discussion was held around the start times for board meetings as that will be set at the organizational meeting in November.

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, shared that FAST testing was completed last week and Data Teams would be meeting next week to begin reviewing the data from these tests. He shared about the monthly Leader in Me assembly that was held recently and praised the students who planned the assembly and did very well speaking in front of their peers. He discussed the start to the year and shared information about new staff, surveys sent to staff weekly to evaluate morale, schedules for our paraprofessionals, plans for observing and evaluating teachers, plans for professional development days with staff and shared that the elementary completed their first fire drill for the year and it went well.

503: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll provided the board with an update about the speaker system in the middle and high school gyms – we had the middle school system evaluated and much of the components are out of date and no longer working. Some measurements will need to be taken but we will receive a quote to update the sound system in the middle school so that it works correctly for our performing arts. While the middle school measurements are being taken they will also evaluate the sound system in the High School to make sure that there is not out of date equipment there. She also discussed the new attendance regulations from the State and shared enrollment numbers for the Kirkwood Academy and internship courses, the schedule for homecoming week and gave an update on how the new Spanish program is working.

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven provided a written report that detailed collaboration being done with the Instructional Coaches, the schedule for professional development days, and work being done to submit the Talented and Gifted report that is due in October.

600: New Business

601: Receive Special Education Modified Allowable Growth

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to approve the 2024-2025 Special Education Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $155,217.02. Motion carried 6-0.

602: Fundraiser Approval

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Krogmann to approve the fundraiser requests from FCCLA, High School Lighthouse Team and the Junior Class as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

603: Receive Xello Quote

Superintendent Breitfelder shared about the role Xello plays in evaluating students’ interests and abilities and providing them career path information to help guide their course enrollment and post-secondary plans. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the purchase a five year subscription of Xello curriculum in the amount of $17,6000. Motion carried 6-0.

604: Receive Bids for Cameras for the School Safety Grant

Superintendent Breitfleder walked the board through the 3 bids that were received for additional security cameras and shared the analysis from Grant Wood of the 3 bids. This item was tabled to the October meeting to gather some additional information from the vendors.

605: Open Enrollment Requests

There were no open enrollment requests

700: Personnel

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the following resignations; Dave Taylor, sub bus driver and Travis Griffith, Head Varsity Baseball Coach after the 2024-2025 season as well as the following new hires: Brian Price, sub bus driver; Alyson Robertson, sub bus driver and Donel Wylie, Elementary Media associate. Motion carried 6-0.

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Superintendent Breitfelder shared the date for school pictures and stated the next board meeting is scheduled for October 16^th at 7:00PM.

900: Adjournment

The time being 8:32PM it was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

 

_______________________________                                 ___________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                               Jeffrey Boss, Board President

 

Special Meeting 7:50 AM

North Linn District Office & Via Zoom

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the special meeting to order at 7:50AM. Present were Directors R Benesch, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael and Price, Superintendent Breitfelder and Secretary Peyton. Director J Benesh was absent.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the following new hires; Jean Bailey, Sub Bus Driver; Alyson Robertson, Bus Driver, Malayna Arp, Sub Associate, Katie Hatch, Special Education Associate and approve the resignation from Amanda Port, Special Education Associate.  Motion carried 6-0.

 

900: Adjournment

The tie being 7:52 AM It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.

 

 

______________________________                         ______________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Jeffrey Boss, Board President

Special Meeting 7:50 AM

North Linn District Office & Via Zoom

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 7, 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the Special Meeting to order at 7:50 AM. Present were Directors J Benesh, Krogmann, Michael and Price, Superintendent Breitfelder and Secretary Peyton. Directors R Benesch and Hoover were absent.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Krogmann to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Krogmann to approve the following new hires: Lara Harper, Special Education Associate and Amanda Port, Sub Associate. Motion carried 5-0.                                                                                                        

900: Adjournment

The time being 7:54AM It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Price to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

 

_____________________________                           ___________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Jeffrey Boss, Board President

Regular Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

 

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present were Directors J Benesh, Hoover, Krogmann, and Michael, Superintendent Breitfelder, Secondary Principal Stoll, Elementary Principal Schott and Secretary Peyton. Also in attendance were Gretchyn Kane, Emily Raab and Greg Novey. Directors R Benesch and Price were absent.

 

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Michael to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton discussed the September financial reports and shared topics of discussion from the Activities Conference she attended virtually the last several weeks. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the September & early October 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

Gretchyn Kane presented information on the upcoming FFA trip to Indianapolis for the National Convention where the North Linn Chapter will receive the Premier Chapter Award in the area of Growing Leaders. Emily Raab and Greg Novey presented information about the requested band/choir trip to St. Louis this summer. They detailed the events planned for the group and the fundraising planned to pay for the trip. Superintendent Breitfelder shared information from the Activities Director report and had Mr. Novey share that the marching band attended the State Festival on October 12^th and scored a Division II rating on their performance. This is the first time in several years we have attended the event and was the first time many members of the band had marched a full performance. The board congratulated Mr. Novey on the accomplishment. Superintendent Breitfelder also shared an update on the security grant funding, the plan for the board to visit the elementary school on November 22^nd and the middle and high school sometime this winter. She also shared the certified enrollment that was certified on October 15^th. Resident students increased by 9, Open enrolled out students increased by 4 and open enrolled in students increased by 5. She discussed the outcome of the facilities meeting held earlier that evening and also shared her goals of increasing enrollment and improving staff morale.

 

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Principal Schott thanked the board for the additional meetings held this month to quickly hire staff after a couple of resignations. He also shared information about the last Leader in Me assembly and the new classroom awards that are being given at the assemblies and also shared the success of the recent PTO walk-a-thon held on October 4^th. He discussed some classroom wide interventions as well as Title interventions that are being implemented in the building. He shared that the playground equipment has had a few issues but Mr. Goedken has been able to fix them quickly and gave praise to the Resource Teachers who have worked hard with new staff.

 

503: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Principal, Kaitlyn Stoll, shared that collaboration is a main focus in the building and they are working on ways to implement collaboration among students regularly into the classroom environment. Staff has been working hard and have been leading professional development sharing examples that have worked well. She discussed the goal setting that is happening with the students and shared information about attendance at the secondary level. She also gave an update on the new Spanish program and the continued search for a permanent teacher.

 

504: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven gave an update on the recent professional development day in September and the plan for the upcoming November professional development meeting. She also shared the FAST assessment scores in reading and math for the district and discussed the approach the data team is taking when reviewing the information and highlighted some successes and some areas that will be monitored. She also discussed the reports that she has or will be submitting to the state soon.

 

505: Discussion regarding Offering Early Separation Package

Superintendent Breitfelder and SBO Peyton lead the board in a discussion about offering an early retirement plan in the coming years. They shared the number of staff that would be eligible in any given year and what the early separation plans have included in the past. The board decided there would not be an early separation plan offered in fiscal year 2025.

 

600: New Business

601: FFA Overnight and out of state travel request

It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Krogmann to approve the North Linn FFA chapter travel request to attend the National Leadership Convention in Indianapolis, IN October 22nd through 25th. Motion carried 5-0

 

602: Band/Choir Overnight and out of state travel request

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the North Linn Band and Choir overnight and out of state travel request to take students to St. Louis with the Central City CSD Band/Choir students May 30th through June 1st  or June 6^th through the 8^th 2025 whichever date works the best for the group. Motion carried 5-0.

 

603: Approve Fundraiser Requests

It was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to approve the request from FBLA to sell Boo Grams for $1 October 28^th-31^st, the Vocal Department’s request to sell World’s Finest Chocolate bars at the Musical on November 15^th and 16^th and for the High School band and choir to sell cookie dough to raise money for the upcoming trip to St. Louis. Motion carried 5-0.

 

609: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Krogmann to approve one open enrollment into the district and 6 open enrollments out of the district. Motion carried 5-0

 

610: Approve Cooperative Agreement with University of Iowa for student teachers

It was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to approve the Cooperative Agreement with the University of Iowa for student teachers for the 24-25 and 25-26 school years. Motion carried 5-0.

 

700: Personnel

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the following hires: Justin Kress, Co-Head baseball coach and Brandon Stepanek, Middle School boys basketball coach pending background check as well as approve the following resignations: Jackie Hamilton, special education associate and Justin Kress, Assistant High School Baseball coach. Motion carried 5-0.

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Superintendent Breitfelder shared that the next regular board meeting will be held on November 20^th at 7:00PM in the District Office.

 

900: Adjournment

The time being 8:53PM it was moved by Hoover, seconded by Michael to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

 

________________________________                     ________________________________

Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Jeffrey Boss, Board President

Annual Meeting

7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the annual meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present were Directors R Benesch, J Benesh, Krogmann, Michael, Hoover & Price, Elementary Principal Schott, Secondary Principal Stoll, Director of School Improvement Graven, Superintendent Breitfelder and Secretary Peyton. Audience members included Levi Benesh, Bonnie Benesh, Trent Benesh, Dana Schmidt and Katie Hatch.

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Board Recognition

The board recognized Levi Benesh for his contributions to the Cross Country team this year. Levi was ranked in the top 30 runners all season and went into the state meet ranked 24^th and placed 17^th at the state cross country meet.

300: Consent Agenda

Secretary Peyton presented the October financial reports. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the October board meeting, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 4-0.

400: Audience Communications

There was no communication from the audience.

500: Old Business

501: Examine and settle books from the previous year

Secretary Peyton provided documents from Hiawatha Bank, Community Savings Bank and F & M Bank confirming the cash balances in the various bank accounts and showed the same balances on the bank reconciliation reports for June 30, 2024. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to settle the books for the period ending June 30, 2024. Motion carried 7-0.

600: Adjournment

The time being 7:18PM it was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

Organizational Meeting 7:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the Organizational Meeting to order at 7:19PM. Present were Directors J Benesh, R Benesch, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael and Price, Elementary Principal Schott, Secondary Principal Stoll, Director of School Improvement Graven, Superintendent Breitfelder and Secretary Peyton. Audience members include Holly Greif, Cody Greif and Katie Hatch.

101: Election of the President of the Board for the 2024-2025 school year

Secretary Peyton served as President Pro-Tem and called for nominations for President of the Board. Director Ryan Benesch nominated Jeff Boss, Director Hoover seconded the nomination. Nominations ceased. Roll call vote: Ayes; R Benesch, J Benesch, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Boss. Nay; none. Jeffrey Boss was declared the School Board President and took the oath of office.

102: Election of the Vice President of the Board for the 2024-2025 school year

President, Jeffrey Boss, assumed control of the meeting and called for nominations for Vice President of the Board. Director Jennifer Benesh nominated Ryan Benesch and Director Matt Michael nominated Director Matt Hoover, Director R Benesch seconded the nomination. Nominations ceased. Roll call vote for R Benesch: Ayes; Hoover. Nays; R Benesch, J Benesch, Boss, Krogmann, Michael & Price. For Hoover: Ayes; R Benesch, J Benesh, Boss, Krogmann, Michael & Price. Nays; Hoover. Director Matt Hoover was declared Vice President of the Board and took the oath of office.

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: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations

301: North Linn Robotics

Holly Greif and Cody Greif presented information about the robotics team and showed the board how their robot works. They discussed the challenge for the season and discussed plans for the meet hosted at North Linn on December 6^th at 6PM in the middle school gym.

302: Superintendent Report

Superintendent Breitfelder shared information from the activities director report, shared the fire inspection report and an update on the parking lot lights. She also shared the communications plan that discusses 2-way communication from the district, telling our story accurately and reporting goals. She also shared about her student advisory committee meeting where she met with students from the middle school lighthouse team and shared about the School Safety meeting that was held immediately before the board meeting in conjunction with our SRO and the Linn County Sherriff’s Office. Approximately 25 people attended the meeting and there was some very good conversation held with those at the meeting.

303: Elementary Report

Elementary Principal Schott shared that the next Leader in Me assembly will be held on November 22^nd, and that we had 2 staff members attend the Leader in Me Symposium last week and they are eager to share what they learned with the rest of the staff. He also discussed the recent Math & Literacy support from Grant Wood AEA and their work with intervention groups. He praised staff for their work on culminating activities in the classroom and shared there have been some really great activities for students at the end of their units. 3^rd and 5^th grade classes attended the Kaleidoscope performance at the Gallagher Bluedorn performing arts center in Cedar Falls on the 11^th and everyone thought it was a great show! He shared about the recent world kindness day and science club activities and discussed the rescheduled parent teacher conferences on the last professional development day.

304: Secondary Report

Middle School/High School Principal, Kaitlyn Stoll gave an update on the Spanish curriculum we are using through Edmentum, and discussed how teachers are focusing on student goal setting as part of the Leader in Me training. She shared that they used a new format for conferences where families scheduled time with teachers which seemed to work better for staff as they were more prepared to speak with families. She also shared the updates to the course offerings for the 25-26 school year and shared the PSAT scores. She also discussed the recent Brain Health Day planned by secondary counselor, Julie Schmidt. We hosted a speaker in the morning who talked about resiliency and students had an opportunity to visit 4 stations in the afternoon; Mental Health Resources, Physical Games, Brain Games and Mindfulness. She hopes they will be able to offer more of these types of activities for students.

305: School Improvement Report

School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, shared information about the recent professional development and lighthouse meetings, the district Iowa School Performance profile rating and the various state reporting that was just completed. She also shared the goals that came out of the School Improvement Advisory Committee setting annual and long range goals for Reading, Science and Math scores on the ISASP.

400: New Business

403: Receive Monthly Board Meeting Dates and Time for 2024-2025

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to hold school board meetings at 6:00 PM on the third Wednesday of each month in the North Linn District Office. Motion carried 7-0.

404: Receive School Financial Account Authorized Signers

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve Kerry Peyton, Jeffrey Boss and Leisa Breitfelder as signers on the district accounts at Hiawatha Bank and Trust Company and Community Savings Bank. Motion carried 7-0.

405: First Reading of Policy Recommendations

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to waive the second reading and approve the policy updates to policies 507.09 and 507.09 R1 as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

406: Receive Updated Bid for Cameras for the School Safety Grant

It was moved by Michael, seconded by Hoover to approve the camera bid from Communication Innovators, to add additional cameras to our schools in the amount of $40,685.16 paid for through the School Safety Grant. Motion carried 7-0.

407: Receive Quote for Auditorium Upgrades 

It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the quote from DB Acoustics to upgrade our sound system for the middle school auditorium in the amount of $19,413.13. Motion carried 7-0.

408: Receive Addendum to Night Shift Contract

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve addendum #1 to the Night Shift Contract adding additional services. Motion carried 7-0.

409: Receive Quote from Edmentum for Spanish courses

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the quote from Edmentum for Spanish courses as presented for the second semester of the 24-25 school year. Motion carried 7-0.

410: Early Graduation Requests

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the early graduation requests as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

411: Receive 2025-2026 North Linn Course Description Booklet

Superintendent Breitfelder discussed the additions to the course booklet. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the North Linn Course Description Booklet for the 2025-26 School year. Motion carried 7-0.

412: Open Enrollment Requests

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve 2 open enrollment requests into the district and 2 open enrollment requests out of the district as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

413: Fundraiser Requests

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Michael to approve the fundraiser request from Robotics to sell items made with their 3D printer. Motion carried 7-0.

500: Personnel

It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the hire of Brian Price as sub bus driver. Motion carried 7-0.

600: Board Communications and Calendar

601: Board Communications

The board shared their appreciation for the communication from administrators and support for students and staff after the loss of a student.

602: Board Calendar

Superintendent Breitfelder shared upcoming dates with the board: 11/22 is the board visit to the elementary lighthouse assembly, 12/4 is a Legislative Forum and Monticello schools at 6PM, MS/HS Winter band & vocal concert is 12/12 at 7:30, the next school board meeting will be 12/18 at 6:00 PM and the Elementary winter program will be 12/19 at 6:30 in the middles school gym.

700: Adjournment

The time being 9:26PM it was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.

 

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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Jeffrey Boss, Board President

Board Visit 2:30 PM

North Linn Elementary Gym

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Friday, November 22 , 2024

 

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

President, Jeffrey Boss, called the meeting to order at 2:30PM in the Elementary Gym. Present were Directors J Benesh, Hoover, Krogmann and Michael as well as Secretary Peyton. Directors Price and R Benesch were absent.

                             

200: Adoption of the Agenda

It was moved by Krogmann, Seconded by Hoover to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.

 

300: Elementary Lighthouse Assembly

The School Board watched the Elementary Lighthouse Assembly.

 

400: Adjournment

The time being 2:55PM it was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Michael to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

 

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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Jeffrey Boss, Board President