2022.04.13

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Regular Meeting 7:00 pm

North Linn District Office

3033 Lynx Drive

Troy Mills, Iowa

April 13, 2022

  1. Call to Order

            President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 PM.

  1. Call the Roll

            Present were directors J Benesh, Price and Haughenbury, Superintendent Hoeger, Secretary Peyton, Lisa                      Caston. Matt Gillaspie with Piper Sandler was present via Zoom. Directors Helms, R Benesch and Hoover were              absent; Principal Beaty and Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven were excused.

  1. Approve Meeting Agenda

            It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Approve Consent Items

            It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh, to approve the following consent items: Minutes of the                March board meetings, bills as presented and financial statements. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Receive Visitors / Public Forum

            Lisa Cason spoke about the vocal program and the Solo & Ensemble State Contest that was held on 4/9/22.                  The group received 5 Division I ratings, 10 Division II ratings and 2 Division 3 ratings. Nathan Bean received a                special designation as an Outstanding Soloist and will perform again in Ames on May 17th. Lisa Caston left the              meeting at 7:13 PM.

  1. Hold Hearing on Proposed 2022-2023 School Budget

            President, Jeffrey Boss opened the public hearing for the Proposed 2022-2023 School Budget at 7:33 PM.                     Superintendent Hoeger made comments regarding the budget and levy rate. No public comments were                           received. President Boss closed the public hearing at 7:34 PM.

  1. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 School Budget

            It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to adopt the proposed budget as presented for the 2022-2023                  school year. Roll call vote: Ayes; J Benesh, Price, Haughenbury, Boss. Nays; none

     8. Hold Hearing on Amended 2021-2022 School Budget

            President, Jeffrey Boss, opened the public hearing for the amended 2021-2022 School Budget at 7:34 PM.                   Superintendent Hoeger made comment regarding the need to amend the budget due to increased ESSER                     expenses that were not included on the original budget. No public comments were received. President Boss                   closed the hearing at 7:35 PM.

  1. Consider Approval of the Amended 2021-2022 School Budget

            It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to adopt the amended school budget as presented for the 2021-              2022 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes; J Benesh, Price, Haughenbury, Boss. Nays; none.

  1. Receive Principal and Coordinator Reports

            There were no reports to share with the board.

  1. Receive Personnel Recommendations

            It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh to approve the following resignations: Elisabeth Stultz,                .5 Elementary Music; Sue Culwell, At Risk Associate; and Katelyn McKone, 5-12 Instrumental Music. Motion                  carried 4-0.

  1. Receive Open Enrollment Requests

            It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh to approve 1 open enrollment request into the district                  and 1 open enrollment request out of the district. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof

            It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to                        Exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof. Roll call                  vote: Ayes; J Benesh, Price, Haughenbury, Boss. Nays; none.

  1. Consideration of sealed bids opened and reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board and the Financial Advisor

            Matt Gillaspie with Piper Sandler presented the bids received and opened by the Superintendent of Schools,                  Secretary of the Board and the Financial Advisor at a meeting held in the Superintendent’s office at 1:00 PM on              April 13, 2022. Mr. Gillaspie discussed each bid that was received, the purchase price and the interest rate.

  1. Adopt Resolution Directing the Sale of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022

            It was moved by Jennifer Benesh, seconded by Price to adopt the Resolution Directing the Sale of $9,675,000               General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022 and award the bid to Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. of Milwaukee,               Wisconsin. Roll call vote: Ayes; J Benesh, Price, Haughenbury, Boss. Nays; none.

  1. Receive School Board Policy 705.4

            Superintendent Hoeger discussed School Board Policy 705.4 which authorizes the expenditure of District funds              for District officers, directors, employees, contractors and volunteers for designated purposes as these                            activities aid in recruitment of personnel, promote the improvement of staff morale and cooperation, and assist                in building a commitment to the district thus assisting in creating a more productive learning environment. It                    was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh to waive the second reading and adopt Board Policy                      705.4 as presented tonight. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Receive Shive-Hattery Contract

            It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to approve the contract with Shive-Hattery to provide civil                        engineering, landscape architechture and land surveying services for the playground project. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Receive Iowa Association of School Boards Membership

            It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by Price to approve North Linn Community Schools IASB                                membership for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Approve 2022 –2023 Compensation Agreement Between North Linn Certified Staff and the North Linn Board of Directors

It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh to table this item and hold a special meeting on April 19th at 7:45 AM to discuss when the entire board can be present. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Approve 2022-2023 Compensation for Classified and Administrative Staff

It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh to table this item and hold a special meeting on April 19th             at 7:45 AM to discuss when the entire board can be present. Motion carried 4-0.

  1. Consider Information and Discussion Items
    1. Discuss moving the date of the May School Board Meeting – the May meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00 PM.
    2. Tri-Rivers Conference Update – Superintendent Hoeger provided an update on the alignment of the Tri-Rivers Conference. No changes are being made at this time.
    3. Directors discussed the building project and the Graduation Ceremony.
  1. Adjourn

            The time being 8:22 PM it was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh to adjourn the meeting. Motion              carried 4-0.

 

                     Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary                                   Jeffrey Boss, Board President