BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:45 PM
North Linn high school classroom #121
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, December 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.
_____R. Benesh _____ Carson _____ Hoover _____Krogmann _____Michael _____Price _____Zumbach
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 Superintendent at least five days before 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. It would be appreciated if you would limit your comments to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion and allow others an opportunity to address other issues of importance to them. We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement. Any concerns relating to personnel must be taken to administration and under law the Board only acts on recommendations from administration. 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.
Review annual policy Class Size (606.1) - Exhibit 501.1
Activities Director Report - Exhibit 501.2
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Paw Partners:
The Paw Partners mentorship program continues to be a positive addition to our district. We currently have six classrooms participating, and the feedback so far has highlighted strong connections forming between mentors (Big Lynx) and elementary students (Little Lynx). As we enter the second semester, we look forward to gathering more structured feedback and making small adjustments that will allow us to support additional students and further strengthen relationships across the building.
Holiday Celebration:
Our annual holiday celebration was a great success, featuring a magician at the Coggon Opera House sponsored by the Coggon Library. Students in grades PK–8 enjoyed an engaging and high-quality performance that brought a lot of excitement to the day. A special thank you goes to Counselor Sarah Meyer for her extensive planning and coordination to make this event possible.
Individualized Student Plans:
Staff continue to make steady progress on the state-required Math and Reading Individual Plans for students. Our most recent Professional Development days have been dedicated to "Intervention Analysis", giving teachers time to review data, refine intervention strategies, and make necessary adjustments to better support the specific needs within their classrooms. This focus ensures we are providing targeted and effective instruction for all learners.
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.
Restorative Practices
Care Solace
Choir
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
Snow Day Plans
Professional Development Structure
2025-2026 Calendar
600: New Business
601: Receive SBRC Application for Increased Enrollment & Open Enrollment Out - Exhibit 601.1
MOTION to approve the district’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a Modified Supplemental Amount of $15,194 increased enrollment and $69,135 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count.
A roll call vote will follow.
Each year we are allowed to request authority for increased enrollment and for students who are open enrolled out this year that were not on our student count last year. With certified enrollment complete, our enrollment increased by *1.9* students so we are eligible to ask for $7997 per student for a total of $15,194.30. There were 8.10 students open enrolled out that were not on the previous years count; we are able to request $7988 per student for a total of $69,135.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
_____R. Benesh _____ Carson _____ Hoover _____Krogmann _____Michael _____Price _____Zumbach
602: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
APPROVED IN
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Name |
Grade |
Resident District |
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Genevieve Keener |
8 |
West Del |
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APPROVED OUT
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Name |
Grade |
Receiving District |
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Brylee Ekker |
11 |
IA Virtual Academy |
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603: Approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth Dropout Prevention for 2026-2027 - Exhibit 603.1
MOTION to approve the district’s administration to submit a request to the SBRC for a Modified Supplemental Amount of $112,038 for the At Risk & Dropout Prevention Program. A roll call vote will follow.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
_____R. Benesh _____ Carson _____ Hoover _____Krogmann _____Michael _____Price _____Zumbach
The School Board Review Committee’s (SBRC) Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) for returning dropouts and dropout prevention programs is a means of raising funds to support our local programs, services and personnel to assist our at-risk students K-12. These funds are used to help offset costs associated with our district guidance counselors, supplies for our at-risk students, and skills group time for our elementary students. In order to continue these supports for our at-risk population, I am requesting that the Directors approve our Modified Allowable Growth (MAG) for FY27.
Before January 15th, the district will need to complete a budget dropout prevention services requested for state approval. Kerry and I will meet to complete and submit this application. The maximum amount we can ask for is $112,038.
604: Approve Course Description Guide for 2026-2027 - Exhibit 604.1 (Attached to email)
MOTION to approve the Course Description Guide as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
605: Receive Early Graduation Requests - Exhibit 605.1
MOTION to approve the early graduation requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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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Name |
Assignment |
Dept Action |
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Kirsten Kelley |
Asst. Speech Coach |
Hire |
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Jackie Aberle |
Night Custodian |
Hire |
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800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
- Certified Budget Calendar - Secretary Peyton will present the planned calendar for the certified budget approval
802: Board Calendar
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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12/18/25 |
5:30-7:00 PM |
Board Member Training - IASB |
HS Room 121 |
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12/23-1/2 |
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Christmas Break |
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1/21/2025 |
6:00PM |
Regular Board Meeting |
HS Room 121 |
900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
