BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM, present were Directors, J Benesh, R Benesch, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael and Price, Superintendent Breitfelder and Secretary Peyton. Secondary Principal Giegerich and Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven were absent.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton discussed the May financial reports. It was moved by Michael, seconded by Hoover to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the May board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 7-0.
400: Audience Communications
There was no audience at the meeting.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder shared an update on the fee structure that Grant Wood AEA will use for the 24-25 school year. She also shared the FAST testing results for the district and discussed the possibility of reimbursing new drivers for getting their endorsement to drive a school bus.
600: New Business
601: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Price to approve one open enrollment into the district and one open enrollment out of the district. Motion carried 7-0.
602: Receive Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for the use of a school district employee
It was moved by Michael, seconded by R Benesch, to approve the agreement between North Linn and Grant Wood for the use of a school district employee as a coach for GWAEA for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
603: Receive the North Linn Program of Studies
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the North Linn Program of Studies for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
604: Receive the Technology Services Agreement with Grant Wood AEA
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the agreement between North Linn and Grant Wood AEA for technology services for the 2024-2025 school year for $56,000. Motion carried 7-0.
605: Receive Engagement Letter for Audit Services
It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Engagement Letter for Audit Services with Terpstra, Hoke & Associates for the year ended June 30, 2024. Motion carried 7-0.
606: Receive Iowa School Finance Information Service Contract
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the Iowa School Finance Information Service subscription for both a membership and Board Meeting/Policy hosted website. Motion carried 7-0.
607: Receive LP Gas Bids
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the bid received for LP Gas from AgVantage FS for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
608: Receive Milk Bids
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to approve the bid received for Milk from Anderson Ericson for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 7-0
609: Receive Waste Removal Bids
It was moved by Michael, seconded by Krogmann to approve the bid received for Waste Removal from Kluesner Sanitation for the 2024-25 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
610: Receive Book Fees for 2024-2025
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to approve the proposed book rental fee of $55 for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
611: Receive Activity Pass Fees for 2024-2025
The board discussed the cost of entry into events and how many home events the district generally holds in a year. They also discussed and agreed to charging $5 admission for each adult for JV and Middle School activity events starting in the 24-25 school year. It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover to approve the following activity pass fees for the 2024-2025 School year. Student 10 Punch Pass $30, Adult 10 Punch Pass $40, Student Yearly Pass $75, Adult yearly pass $90, Family yearly pass $210. Motion carried 7-0.
612: Receive Food Service Prices and Substitute Rates for 2024-2025
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the food service rates and non-certified substitute and substitute teacher rates for the 2024-2025 school year as follows:
HS Lunch: $2.60, MS Lunch: $2.60, EL Lunch: $2.55, Student Breakfast: $1.75, Milk: $0.45, Adult Lunch: $4.70.
Sub Teachers: $140/day $70/half day, Long Term Sub Teacher: $160/day, Sub Associates: $12.60, Sub Food Service: $12.60, Sub Secretary: $12.75, Sub Custodian: $13.00. Motion carried 7-0.
613: Approve Payment of Bills Through June 30, 2024
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to authorize Business Manager, Kerry Peyton, to pay bills as necessary through June 30, 2024. Motion carried 7-0.
614: Resolution Ordering Election on the Question of Continuing to Levy a Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax
It was moved by Price, seconded by R Benesh to adopt the Resolution Ordering Election on the Question of Continuing to Levy a Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax. Roll call Vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, Michael, R Benesch, Price, Krogmann & Boss. Nays; none.
615: Handbooks
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the Preschool, Elementary, Middle School/High School, and District handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
616: Receive Infinite Campus Support Agreement with Grant Wood AEA
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the Infinite Campus Support Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following resignations: Mike Hilmer, HS PE Teacher, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, Middle School Boys Basketball coach and Activities Director; Dave Taylor, School Bus Driver; Amy Gardner, Special Education Associate; Bob Mudd, Co-Head Cross Country Coach; Brendan Schott, MS Girls Track coach; Jaci Hilmer, MS/HS Counselor; Callan Kayser, MS Girls Track Coach; Dave Sattgast, HS Science Teacher & Bus Driver; Travis Griffith, HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach; Jared Collum, MS Boys Basketball Coach and approve the following hires: Hannah Bridgewater, Kindergarten Teacher & MS Girls Track Coach; Brian Wheatley Activities Director; Will Rogan, Bus Driver; Dave Taylor, Sub Bus Driver; Travis Griffith, Head HS Boys Basketball Coach; Brad Bridgewater, MS Boy Track Coach; Jared Collum, HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach; Megan Rawlins, HS PE Teacher; Julie Schmidt, MS/HS Counselor (pending background check) . Motion carried 7-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
The next board meeting is scheduled for July 17th at 7:00 in the District Office.
803: Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) - Evaluation of Employee Not Covered By a Collective Bargaining Agreement
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover to enter into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate an employee not covered by a collective bargaining agreement at 9:15 PM. Roll Call Vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, Michael, R Benesch, Price, Krogmann & Boss. Nays; none.
It was moved by J Benesch, seconded by Michael to return to open session at 10:31 PM. Roll Call Vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, Michael, R Benesch, Price, Krogmann & Boss. Nays; none.
900: Adjournment
The time being 10:32 PM it was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
