Regular Meeting 6:00 PM

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, IA

Wednesday, October 15, 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.

Activities Report - Exhibit 501.1

Enrollment Update

Beau Carson (4th Grade student) received national recognition through the National Math Stars program for scoring in the top 2% state-wide on ISASP

Discussion regarding questions from Grundmeyer

 

502: Elementary Report

Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.

Lynx Paw Partners Mentorship Program

Action Team Share Outs

Wednesday Early Out PD

Specials Collaboration

Element Groups - Individual Professional Development Plans for Teaching Staff

Formal Evaluations of Staff

PTO Sponsored Events and Homecoming

ALICE Training & Drill Schedule

 

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.

Profile of a Graduate

Homecoming Week

Secondary Attendance Report

Parent Speaker

 

504: School Improvement Report

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

Universal Screener Data - Exhibit 504.1

Iowa School Performance Profile

SIAC Meeting

State Reporting - K-12 Desk Audit, Preschool Desk Audit, Title Application

ELA Curriculum Adoption Update

 

505: Food Service Report

Food Service Director, Pat Kelly, will share updates and discussion items in regards to the North Linn Food Service Program.

 

506: Discussion - Offering Early Separation Package

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

 

600: New Business

601: FFA Overnight and Out of State Travel Request - Exhibit 601.1

MOTION to approve the overnight and out of state travel request from the FFA Chapter to attend the National Leadership Convention in Indianapolis, IN October 29th through November 1st.

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

 

602: Approve SIAC Membership

MOTION to approve the members of the 25-26 SIAC Committee.

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

Lisa Glenn, Superintendent

Kaitlyn Stoll, MS/HS Principal

Brendan Schott, Elementary Principal

Kimberly Graven, Director of Teaching and Learning

Kyle Kennedy, HS teacher

Anne Boss, MS teacher

Tony Bowen, Elementary teacher

Jim Thielan, parent

Bonnie Benesh, parent

Jonathan Wylie, parent

Kate Rawson, Associate and parent

Two students as appointed by Mrs. Stoll

 

603: Receive Formal Search Agreement from Grundmeyer Leader Search, LLC - Exhibit 603.1

MOTION to approve the Search Agreement with Grundmeyer for Superintendent in the amount of $9,564.00.

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

 

604: Receive Quotes for Floor Scrubber - Exhibit 604.1

MOTION to approve the quote to purchase a new floor scrubber from _________ for $xx,xxx.

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

There are three quotes: Performance Systems Janitorial from Vinton $11,543; Great Western, $12,811.58; Nobles, $14,660.

 

606: Receive Fundraiser Requests - Exhibit 606.1

MOTION to approve the fundraiser request from ____ as presented.

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

 

605: Receive Open Enrollment Requests

MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.

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

APPROVED IN

Name	Grade	Resident District

 

APPROVED OUT

Name	Grade	Receiving District
Logan Billings	K	Central City

 

700: Personnel

MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.

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

Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer

Name	Assignment	Dept Action

 

800: Board Communications and Calendar

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar

Date	Time	Event	Location
10/14/25	8AM	School Picture Day	Middle School Gym
10/29 & 10/30	3-7pm	Parent Teacher Conferences
11/19	6:00PM	School Board Meeting	District Office

 

900: Adjournment

MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.

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