BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Matthew Hoover, called the regular meeting to order at 6:00PM. Present were Directors, R Benesch, Carson, Krogmann, Michael, Price & Zumbach, Superintendent Glenn, Elementary Principal Schott and Secretary Peyton. Greg Novey was present in the audience.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price, to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton presented the May Financial Reports. It was moved by Zumbach, seconded Carson to approve following consent items; Minutes of the May board meeting, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.
400: Audience Communications
There was no communication from the audience.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Glenn will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
Superintendent Glenn shared the progress being made with transitioning Mr. Schott into the Superintendent’s office.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, shared information about the Head Start contract, scheduling changes due to recent legislation, hiring progress, plans for the IASB workshop on 7/9 and planning in progress for the new Principal onboarding in July.
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, submitted a written report for the board.
504: School Improvement Report
Elementary Principal Schott shared FAST screener scores that showed positive growth in fluency. There was also positive growth in math scores. They are using the new data sheets to help with interventions. He shared there is room for growth in reading scores and that planning is already happening for next year based on the data.
600: New Business
601: Band/Choir Overnight and out of state travel request –
Mr. Novey presented information about the travel company and the itinerary. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the North Linn Band and Choir overnight and out of state travel request to take students to Nashville through Bob Rodgers Travel March 24th through 27th 2027. Motion carried 7-0.
602: Receive Engagement Letter for Audit Services
It was moved by Michael, seconded by Price to approve the Engagement Letter for Audit Services with Terpstra, Hoke & Associates for the year ended June 30, 2026. Motion carried 7-0.
603: Receive Iowa School Finance Information Service Contract
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to approve the Iowa School Finance Information Service subscription in the amount of $1535.93 for both a membership and Board Meeting/Policy hosted website for the 26-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
604: Receive Iowa Association of School Boards Membership
It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price to approve the Iowa Association of School Boards Membership subscription in the amount of $2,352.00 for the 26-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
605: Receive LP Gas Bids
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the bid received for LP Gas from AgVantage FS for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
606: Receive Milk Bids
It was approved by R Benesch, seconded by Carson to approve the bid received for Milk from Anderson Erickson for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
607: Receive Bread Bids
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the bid received from Pan O Gold Bread from for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
608: Receive Waste Removal Bids
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Zumbach to approve the bid received from Kluesner for Waste Removal from for the 2026-27 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
609: Receive Book Fees for 2026-2027
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the proposed book rental fee of $55 for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
610: Receive Activity Pass Fees for 2026-2027
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Zumbach to approve the following activity pass fees for the 2026-2027 School year. Student 10 Punch Pass - $50, Adult 10 Punch Pass - $60, Student Yearly Pass - $105, Adult yearly pass - $140, Family yearly pass - $300. Motion carried 7-0.
611: Receive Food Service Prices and Substitute Rates for 2026-2027
It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the food service rates and non-certified substitute and substitute teacher rates for the 2026-2027 school year as follows: HS Lunch: $ 2.75, MS Lunch: $ 2.75, EL Lunch: $2.70, Student Breakfast: $2.00, Adult Breakfast: $3.00, Milk: $0.50
Adult Lunch: $5.20. Sub Teachers: $140/day $70/half day, Long Term Sub Teacher: $160/day, Sub Associates: $13.45, Sub Food Service: $13.45. Sub Secretary: $13.65, Sub Custodian: $13.95. Motion carried 7-0.
612: Approve Payment of Bills Through June 30, 2026
It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Carson to authorize Business Manager, Kerry Peyton, to pay bills as necessary through June 30, 2026. Motion carried 7-0.
613: Receive 1st Amendment to Contract for Transfer of State Funding
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to approve the amendment to the Contract for Transfer of State Funding to Grant Wood AEA as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
614: Receive Quotes for Wind/Hail Deductible Buydown Policy
It was moved by Michael, seconded by R Benesch to approve the quote from Burns & Wilcox for $150,000 Wind/Hail Deductible Buydown Policy for FY27 as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
615: Receive Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to approve the agreement for teacher education clinical experience placements with Morningside University for the 2026-27 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
616: Receive Contract for Headstart Services
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the Contract for provision of classroom services from HACAP for headstart services for up to 4 eligible students for the 2026-27 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
617: Receive General Fund Transfer to Activity for Safety Equipment
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the transfer of $2,790 from the General Fund to the Student Activity Fund for protective and safety equipment. Motion carried 7-0.
618: Receive Service Agreements from Grant Wood AEA
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the Service Agreements for Math Consultant, School Improvement Consultant and Literacy Consultant for the 2026-27 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
619: Receive Facility Use Agreement from Red Cross
It was moved by Zumbach, seconded by Price to approve the Facility use agreement from the Red Cross to use our school building as an emergency shelter as needed for disaster related activities as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
620: Open Enrollment Requests
There were no open enrollment requests.
700: Personnel
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following resignations: Justin Kress, MS Boys Wrestling & Asst. HS Girls Wrestling coach; Kimberly Graven, Director of School Improvement; Kay Johnson, Bus Driver and approve the following hire: Kay Johnson, sub bus driver. Motion carried 7-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
Board Directors discussed additional information received about the Duane Arnold emergency transportation agreement and plans for a future presentation from Duane Arnold staff. Director Michael asked how much had been raised for the Activities Fundraiser so far – Secretary Peyton reported that $3,400 had been collected as of June 17th.
802: Board Calendar
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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7-15-26 |
6:00PM |
Regular Board Meeting |
District Office |
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7/9/26 |
5:00PM |
IASB Workshop |
District Office |
900: Adjournment
The time being 7:08PM it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Matthew Hoover, Board President
