BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 5:30 pm
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, Iowa
October 20, 2021
- Call to Order
President TJ Ries called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
- Call the Roll
Present were Directors Hoover, J Benesh, Haughenbury, Boss, R Benesch was present via zoom; Superintendent Hoeger, Principal Beaty, Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Director Helms was absent.
- Approve Meeting Agenda
It was moved by Boss, seconded by Hoover to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
- Approve Consent Items
Secretary Peyton gave an update on the financial reports and the workshop and conference she will be attending this month. It was moved by Boss, seconded by J Benesh to approve the following consent items: Minutes of previous meetings, Bills, Secretary’s financial Reports, Activity Fund Report and Food Service Report. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Visitors / Public Forum
There were no visitors.
- Receive Principal and Coordinator Reports
Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven presented the FAST test scores for each grade in the district. The Board expressed their concern about the scores being lower in many cases than they were last year. Principal Graven provided information about the work that the data & leadership teams are already doing to improve the interventions students are receiving and provided an update on the new curriculum that is being reviewed for use starting in the 22-23 school year.
Principal Beaty discussed the Homecoming activities, events were well planned and the week was a success. We are still looking for a 2nd shift custodian, and MS roof repairs will happen the last week of October or first week of November. 13 students took the PSAT test last week with Mrs. Hilmer.
Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven and Principal Beaty left the meeting at 6:00PM.
- Receive Personnel Recommendations
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Boss to accept the resignation of Kallie Minger, MS Softball Coach and approve the hire of Cole Bamrick, Assistant HS Wrestling. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Boss, seconded by J Benesh to approve the 2 open enrollment requests into the District and 2 open enrollment requests out of the district. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Overnight & Out of State Travel Request from FFA
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the overnight and out of state travel request from the FFA to travel to Indianapolis, IN October 27-29 for the FFA National Leadership Conference. Motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Murray also submitted a request from the FFA Juniors & Seniors to allow them to plan a trip to Breckenridge, CO in the summer of 2022. The board discussed the benefit of the trip but asked that the FFA not travel during the family week established by the boys and girls athletic unions. It was moved by Boss, seconded by J Benesh to approve the overnight and out of state travel request to plan a trip to Breckenridge, CO. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Overnight and Out of State Travel Request from Band/Choir
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the overnight and out of state travel request from the Band and Choir to travel to Chicago, IL April 1-3, 2022. Motion carried 6-0. The groups have 2 fundraisers planned to help pay for the trip. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the Believe Kids catalog and Wyhe’s Choice Butter Braid fundraisers for the 21-22 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
- Report Election Results
General Obligation Bond Public Measure
Linn/Benton County 284 Yes, 36 No - 320 total
Buchanan County 43 Yes, 5 No - 48 total
Delaware County 27 Yes, 11 No - 38 total
GRANT TOTAL – 406 Votes
Revenue Purpose Statement
Linn/Benton County 287 Yes, 30 No - 317 Total
Buchanan County 42 Yes, 5 No - 47 Total
Delaware County 27 Yes, 11 No - 38 Total
GRAND TOTAL - 402 votes
It was moved by Boss, seconded by Haughenbury to accept the election results as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Used Bus Purchase
It was moved by R Benesh, seconded by Boss to approve the purchase of a used bus from School Bus Sales for $42,000. Motion carried 6-0.
- Not to Exceed $11,500,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022: Receive Resolution declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the School District for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified Projects
With the supply chain issues impacting nearly all industries is has been advised that we order the equipment we will need for the Middle School and High School renovations soon. We will not receive funds from the new General Obligation Bond until June 2022, but can use funds currently on hand to make these purchases and then receive a reimbursement once the closing has happened. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to adopt the resolution declaring an official intent under treasury regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the school district for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Boss, Ries. Nays; none.
- Receive Early Separation for Certified Employees
It was moved by Boss, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the Early Separation Plan with the Health Reimbursement Account as presented for certified teachers and administrators. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Bus Driver Salary Schedule Changes
Superintendent Hoeger presented the current method of payment for bus drivers who also drive for an activity and the proposed changes. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the revised activity route trip payment schedule as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
- Consider Information and Discussion Items
- Principal Hiring Process – Superintendent Hoeger presented the Principal job description and timeline for selecting candidates and interviews. The board discussed their involvement in the process and their expectations for this role.
- Discuss Certified Enrollment – Superintendent Hoeger presented the new certified enrollment and how it compares to the last 2 years. Enrollment is declining and as a district we need to be prepared for the decreased funding that goes along with that.
- Discuss Football press box and concession stand – Superintendent Hoeger provided an update from a meeting he had with Luke Haughenbury, Builders FirstSource and Mike Hilmer. They discussed several options that had been presented in the past. The board expressed their desire to not add anything on to the current building as the ultimate plan would be to tear down and move the press box sometime in the future. Superintendent Hoeger will share the thoughts of the board with the group and work on a plan to move forward.
- Adjourn
The time being 6:51 PM it was moved by Boss, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
