BOARD AGENDA - 2024.11.20

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