BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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
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. Benesch _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price
101: Election of the President of the Board for the 2024-2025 school year
Secretary Peyton will call for a MOTION for nominations for President of the Board of Directors.
Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Roll Call Vote _____R. Benesh _____ J. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogman _____Michael _____Price
Oath of office will be administered by the Board Secretary.
102: Election of the Vice President of the Board for the 2024-2025 school year
Board President will call for a MOTION for nominations for President of the Board of Directors.
Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Roll Call Vote _____R. Benesh _____ J. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogman _____Michael _____Price
Oath of office will be administered by the Board Secretary.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
300: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
301: North Linn Robotics
The North Linn Robotics Team will provide a presentation to the Board.
302: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
Activities Update from Brian
Buildings and Grounds/Safety Grant
Communications Plan
303: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Upcoming Leader in Me Assembly Nov. 22nd
Leader in Me Symposium
Math/Literacy Support Days
Intervention Groups
Culminating Activities in the Classroom
Kaleidoscope Performance
Color Wars/World Kindness Day
Science Club
Professional Development/Conference Make-up
304: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Middle and High School.
Edmentum
Leader In Me Training
Conferences
Course Offerings - 2025-2026
PSAT Scores
Brain Health Day
305: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 305.1
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
400: New Business
403: Receive Monthly Board Meeting Dates and Time for 2024-2025
MOTION to hold meetings at the North Linn District Office on the 3rd Wednesday of each month and begin at 6:00 P.M.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
404: 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 and Community Savings Bank.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
405: First Reading of Policy Recommendations -Exhibit 405.1 and 405.2
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Policy # |
Title |
507.09 |
Wellness Policy |
507.09 R1 |
Wellness Regulations |
406: Receive Updated Bid for Cameras for the School Safety Grant- Exhibit 406.1
MOTION to approve the camera bid from Communication Innovators, our current camera system, to additional cameras to our schools in the amount of $40,685.16 paid for through the School Safety Grant.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
407: Receive Quote for Auditorium Upgrades - Exhibit 407.1
MOTION to approve the quote from DB Acoustics to upgrade our sound system for the middle school auditorium in the amount of $19,413.13.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
408: Receive Addendum to Night Shift Contract - Exhibit 408.1
MOTION to approve addendum #1 to the Night Shift Contract adding additional services.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
409: Receive Quote from Edmentum for Spanish courses - Exhibit 409.1
MOTION to approve the quote from Edmentum for Spanish courses as presented for the second semester of the 24-25 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
410: Early Graduation Requests- Exhibit 410.1
MOTION to approve the early graduation requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Maggie Welter |
Teagan Liebe |
Rhyley Morris |
|
411: Receive 2025-2026 North Linn Course Description Booklet - Exhibit 411.1 (Attached to email)
MOTION to approve the North Linn Course Description Booklet for the 2025-26 School year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
412: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
APPROVED IN
Name |
Grade |
Resident District |
Olivia Miller |
7 |
Center Point |
Aiden Parmater |
11 |
Vinton Shells |
APPROVED OUT
Name |
Grade |
Receiving District |
Bria Hunerdosse 2025-26 |
8 |
Springville |
Bella Hunerdosse 2025-26 |
10 |
Springville |
413: Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 413.1
MOTION to the fundraiser request from Robotics to sell items made with their 3D printer.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
500: Personnel
MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
Name |
Assignment |
Dept Action |
Brian Price |
Sub Bus Driver |
Hire |
600: Board Communications and Calendar
601: Board Communications
602: Board Calendar
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
11/22/24 |
2:30 pm |
Board Visit to Elementary |
Elementary Gym |
12/04/24 |
6-7:30 pm |
Legislative Forum |
Monticello HS Commons |
12/12/24 |
7:30 pm |
MS/HS Band and Vocal Winter Concert |
MS Gym |
12/18/24 |
TBD |
School Board Meeting |
District Office |
12/19/24 |
6:30 pm |
K-5 Winter Program |
MS Gym |
700: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No