BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, September 17 , 2025
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 6:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.
_____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesch _____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 Board Secretary prior to this meeting) to speak with comments about items of interest or concern that do not appear on tonight’s agenda. Please begin by stating your name and address. Your comments will be limited to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion. We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. We also remind you that students' names or information about a student that could allow others to identify a student, even if a student’s name is not specifically mentioned, is confidential and should not be referenced in comments. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel or students by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement. Any concerns relating to personnel and students should be referred first to the administration to address consistent with District policy and the law prior to any possible Board review or action. Thanks for your support of our school district.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
Transportation Report
Superintendent Search
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Kick-Off Assembly
Preschool & Wrap-Around Update
Lunchroom process
Wednesday Professional Development
Student Lunch Input
FAST Testing & Data Teams
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Middle and High School.
Homecoming
Kindness Cart
Homeroom Time
Action Teams/PD Time
504: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 504.1
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
600: New Business
601: Receive Special Education Modified Allowable Growth
MOTION to approve the 2025-2026 Special Education Modified Allowable Growth in the amount of $
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
The amount we are asking to approve is the deficit amount from our special education expenditures. Without approval, this amount would be pulled from our general fund. With approval, we have the additional authorized authority to ask for this in our cash reserve levy.
602: First Reading of Policy Recommendations
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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711.3, 711.4, 711.5 |
Annual Review of Transportation Policies |
603: Fundraiser Approval Exhibit 603.1
MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Request from Allison Huenefeld-Wesselsfor the Junior class to host an online auction on Facebook December 3rd-15th to raise money for prom and graduation expenses.
Request from Allison Huenefeld-Wessels for the Junior class to sell Edgewood Locker meat boxes to raise money for prom and graduation expenses.
Request from Phil Corkerty for Skills USA to raffle off a mobile deer blind.
604: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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700: Personnel
MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
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800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
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9/16 & 9/18 |
7:30AM |
PTO’s VIP Breakfast for Elementary |
MS Gym |
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9/29-10/4 |
Various |
Homecoming Week |
Various |
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10/14 |
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School Picture Day |
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10/15 |
6:00 PM |
School Board Meeting |
Board Room |
900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Work Session 6:30 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, September 17 , 2025
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 6:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.
_____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesch _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price
200: Adoption of the Agenda
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
300: Discussion Topic
Superintendent Search
900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
