Board of Directors
North Linn Community School District
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, Iowa
April 19, 2023
The Board of Directors met in Exempt session at 6:45 PM to consider district position negotiations as provided in Iowa Code 20.17(3) prior to the Regular Meeting.
- Call to Order
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 PM
- Call the Roll
Present were Directors, Hoover, J Benesh, Price & Haughenbury, Superintendent Hoeger, Secondary Principal Hoeger, Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Directors Helms and R Benesch were absent. Also in attendance were Kelly DeVore and Kira Ingwersen with National Honor Society as well as Tony Bowen, Ella Raddatz, Mabel Meyer, Nic Michael, Caitlin O’Brien, Lily Paul, Grady Schulte, Abby Greif and Jenna Dake with the Elementary Lighthouse team.
- Approve Meeting Agenda
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
- Approve Consent Items
Secretary Peyton presented the March financial reports and reported the GO Bond Series 2023 closed on April 4th. It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by Price to approve the following consent items: Minutes of the March board meeting, Bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund Report and Food Service Report. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Visitors / Public Forum
- Hold Hearing on Proposed 2023-2024 School Budget
President, Jeffrey Boss, opened the public hearing for the proposed 2023-2024 School Budget at 7:30PM. Secretary Peyton made comments regarding the budget and levy rates. No public comments were received. President Boss closed the public hearing at 7:32 PM.
- Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 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; Hoover, J Benesh, Price, Haughenbury & Boss. Nays; none.
- Hold Hearing on Amended 2022-2023 School Budget
President, Jeffry Boss, opened the public hearing for the amended 2022-2023 School Budget at 7:33 PM. Secretary Peyton discussed the need to amend the budget due to Service Contract changes and Construction project costs. No public comments were received. President Boss closed the public hearing at 7:34 PM.
- Consider Approval of the Amended 2022-2023 School Budget
It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by Hoover to adopt the amended 2022-2023 school budget as presented. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, Price, Haughenbury, Boss. Nays; none.
- Presentation from Elementary Lighthouse Team
Tony Bowen and the Elementary Lighthouse team presented their idea for a school store as part of their Leader in Me initiative. They would sell small items like pencils and erasers, notebooks and other donated items. They will be open for 30 minutes before the start of school on Wednesday mornings. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the fundraiser request from the Elementary Lighthouse team to open a school store. Motion carried 5-0.
- Presentation from National Honor Society
Kira Ingwersen with NHS gave a presentation about Child Abuse Prevention and awareness month and asked the board to sign a proclamation.
- Principal and Coordinator Reports
Secondary Principal Giegerich gave an update on teacher evaluations and classroom observations, Graduation plans, MTSS for the 2023-2024 school year and the most recent Lighthouse meetings.
Elementary Principal/Director Graven gave an update on ISASP testing, hiring updates for teaching positions, COGAT testing, the plan for the school newsletter, summer school options and curriculum plans.
- Receive Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to approve one open enrollment request into the district and one open enrollment request out of the district. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Personnel Recommendations
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to approve the following resignations; Brendan Schott – Middle School Football & High School Wrestling Coach, Noah Tiegs – Spanish Teacher, Kelsey Hinrichs – K-8 Art & High School Volleyball & MS Girls Basketball Coach, Rebecca Stephenson – Individual & Groups Speech Coach as well as the following hires: Justin Kress - MS Football Coach, Melissa Wheatley - MS Volleyball Coach, Sarah Meyer – MS Volleyball Coach, Kassidy Duart HS Head Volleyball coach (pending background check). Motion carried 5-0.
- Approve 2023-2024 Compensation Agreement Between North Linn Certified Staff and the North Linn Board of Directors
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the 2023-2024 compensation agreement between North Linn Certified staff and the North Linn Board of Directors with a total package 4.14% increase. Motion carried 3-0, Directors Price and Boss abstained from the vote.
- Approve 2023-2024 Compensation for Classified and Administrative Staff
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the 2023-2024 Compensation for Classified and Administrative Staff as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Service Agreement from Timberline Billing Service
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to approve the contract with Timberline Billing Service for Medicaid claims processing services for the 2023-2024, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Motion carried 5-0.
- Consider Information and Discussion Items
- Construction Update – Superintendent Hoeger gave an update on the MS/HS construction
- Bus Cameras – Superintendent Hoeger discussed the need for additional cameras for our bus fleet.
- Employee Handbook updates – Superintendent Hoeger discussed with the board requested changes to the employee handbook with regard to personal days. Changes to the policy will be drafted and included in the handbook approvals in July.
- May Meeting – Superintendent Hoeger will be attending MV Graduation on May 17th and is requesting to move the May meeting date. The May meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, May 16th.
- Adjourn
The time being 8:32 PM it was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
_________________________ _______________________
Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
