BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, Iowa
January 19, 2022
- Call to Order
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00PM
- Call the Roll
Present were Directors Hoover and Price, via zoom were Directors Helms, R Benesch and Haughenbury. Also present were Superintendent Hoeger, Principal Beaty, Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Director J Benesh was absent.
- Approve Meeting Agenda
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price to approve the agenda as amended; adding item #19. Motion carried 6-0.
- Hold Public Hearing Regarding Approval of the Equipment Package Bid
President Jeffrey Boss opened the hearing at 7:03PM and called for any oral objections to the adoption of the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of total costs. Superintendent Hoeger reviewed with the board the bids received for the Equipment Package. No oral objections were offered and Secretary Peyton reported that no written objections had been filed. President Jeffrey Boss declared the hearing closed at 7:13PM. It was moved by Helms, seconded by Hoover to adopt the Resolution adopting the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated total cost of the Equipment Package of the North Linn Community School District MS/HS 2022 Remodel and Ventilation Project. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, Helms, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Price & Boss. Nays; None.
- Receive Resolution Awarding the Equipment Bid
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price to adopt the Resolution Making Award of Construction Contract to Trane Technologies for the Equipment Package of the North Lin CSD MS/HS Remodel and Ventilation project in the amount of $598,300. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, Helms, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Price & Boss. Nays; None.
- Approve Consent Items
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the following consent items: Minutes of the December board meeting, bills as presented and financial statements. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Visitors / Public Forum
There were no visitors
- Receive Principal and Coordinator Reports
Principal Beaty shared that a 2nd shift custodian had been hired and things are going well. He also provided an update on the MTSS strategies staff is implementing. Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven gave an update on the professional development that day, the plan for PD in February and testing that was just completed. She discussed Preschool/Kindergarten registration, PK PBIS Training and IEP Training for staff in June as well as a proposed calendar for the 22-23 school year.
- Receive Personnel Recommendations
It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the hire of Anne Webster as custodian for the 21-22 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Fundraising Request from North Linn Honor Society
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the World’s Finest Chocolate bar fundraiser for the National Honor Society. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Helms to approve the 2 open enrollment requests out of the district and 1 open enrollment request into the district. Motion carried 6-0.
- Adopt Budget Resolution for Budget Guarantee for FY2023
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Hoover to adopt the following Resolution: Resolved, that the Board of Directors of the North Linn Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, Helms, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Price & Boss. Nays; none.
- Receive Engagement Letter from Ahlers & Cooney for General Obligation Bonds
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Price to approve the Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel Engagement Agreement proposed issuance of Approximately $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Financial Services Agreement from Piper Sandler
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the Financial Services Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co. for the Series 2022 and Series 2023 General Obligation School Bonds. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Amendment to Agreement to Serve as Dissemination Agent for Secondary Market Disclosure
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Helms to approve the Amendment to the Agreement to serve as Dissemination Agent for Secondary Market Disclosure from Piper Sandler. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Planned Service Agreement from Johnson Controls
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Hoover to approve the Planned Service Agreement as presented from Johnson Controls for 2022. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Agreement for Driver Education Services
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the agreement for Driver Education Services with Mount Vernon Drivers Education, LLC for 2022. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Suspension of 403 Board Policies
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Hoover to suspend the 403 series policies and enact them again on line if a change in legislation dictates they become a requirement. Motion carried 6-0.
- Approve Request to SBRC for Funding Related to FY22 Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program Increased Enrollment
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by R Benesch to adopt the following resolution: As part of the District’s response to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the District’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for funding related to the FY22 SWVPP increased enrollment in the amount of $7227.00. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, Helms, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Price & Boss. Nays; None.
- Receive Scholarship Fund Transfers from CD's
It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the transfer of $300 from the McKinley CD to the Activity checking account at Walker State Bank to fund the scholarship payment made. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Early Separation for Classified Employees
Agenda item died for lack of a motion.
- Consider Information and Discussion Items
- Moxie marketing update – Superintendent Hoeger gave an update on work that is happening with Moxie surrounding preschool and kindergarten registration.
- Certified Financial Projection Model – Superintendent Hoeger shared with the board the 5 year projection model, there are a number of things we will need to keep an eye on as our enrollment continues to decline.
- Early Graduation Requests – there were 11 requests for early graduation, the board wishes to continue to receive this list annually.
- Construction Project Update – Superintendent Hoeger provided an update on the bid process for the Construction Package.
- Preschool fees – Kimberly Graven provided an update on the fees we are planning to charge for Preschool tuition, transportation and wrap around care. Discussion was held regarding class rosters and Daycare.
- Adjourn
The time being 8:23PM it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
