BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, Iowa
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
- Call to Order
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
- Call the Roll
Present were Directors J Benesh, Helms, R Benesch and Price, Secondary Principal Giegerich, Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven, Superintendent Hoeger, incoming Superintendent Breitfelder and Secretary Peyton. Directors Hoover & Haughenbury were absent.
- Approve Meeting Agenda
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
- Approve Consent Items
Secretary Peyton discussed the financial reports for June and fiscal year end planning. It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following consent items: Minutes of the May board meeting, Bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund Report and Food Service Report. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Visitors / Public Forum
There were no visitors
- Principal and Coordinator Reports
Secondary Principal Giegerich discussed the building project progress, conditions for learning & ISASP results and gave an update on the search for a Spanish teacher. Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven presented the results from the spring testing and discussed the end of year meetings held by staff. She also shared the new TLC goals that align closer with the district core values.
- Receive Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Helms, seconded by J Benesh to approve 1 open enrollment request into the district. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Personnel Recommendations
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the following new hires: Amanda Port, Special Education Associate; Elizabeth Davis, Special Education Associate & Marta Bach, Special Education associate pending background check. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Construction Project Change Orders
Superintendent Hoeger discussed the 2 recent change orders with the board. It was moved by helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the change orders as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Public Hearing for the Revised 2023-2024 School Calendar
President, Jeffrey Boss, opened the public hearing for the 2023-2024 school calendar at 7:26PM. Superintendent Hoeger discussed the need to change the last day of school for the senior class. No public comments were received. President, Jeffrey Boss closed the public hearing at 7:27 PM.
- Receive 2023-2024 School Calendar
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price, to approve the revised 2023-2024 school calendar as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Sharing Agreements for 2023-2024
It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch, to approve the operational sharing agreements as presented with Central City for Business Manager and Springville, Center Point Urbana, Maquoketa Valley and Alburnett for HR Manager for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Engagement Letter for Audit Services
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the Engagement Letter for Audit Services with Terpstra, Hoke & Associates for the year ended June 30, 2023. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Iowa School Finance Information Service Contract
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Helms to approve the Iowa School Finance Information Service subscription for both a membership and Board/Policy hosted website. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive LP Gas Bids
It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the bid received for LP Gas from AgVantage FS for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Milk Bids
We received 2 milk bids, one from Prairie Farms and one from Anderson Erickson. Pat Kelly, Food Service Director, reviewed the bids and recommended the Anderson Erickson bid since they had the lowest pricing. It was moved by Helms, seconded by Price, to approve the milk bid received from Anderson Erickson for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Waste Removal Bids
It was moved by Helms, seconded by Price, to approve the waste removal bid received from Kluesner Sanitation for three 6-yard containers picked up twice per week and three 4-yard dumpsters picked up once per week. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Book Fees for 2023-2024
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price, to approve the book fee rate of $55 per student for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Activity Pass Fees for 2023-2024
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh, to approve the following activity pass fees for the 2023-2024 school year: Student 10 Punch Pass $30, Adult 10 Punch Pass $40, Student Yearly Pass $50, Adult yearly pass $75, Family yearly pass $190. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Food Service Prices and Substitute Rates for 2023-2024
It was moved by Helms, seconded by J Benesh, to approve the food service rates and non-certified substitute and substitute teacher rates for the 2023-2024 school year as follows: HS Lunch $2.50, MS Lunch $2.50, EL Lunch $2.45, Student Breakfast $1.65, Milk $0.45, Adult Lunch $4.85. Associates $11.25, Food Service $11.25, Secretary $12.25, Custodian $12.25, Teacher Full Day $130, Teacher Half Day $65, Long Term Substitute Full Day $150. Motion carried 5-0.
- Approve Payment of Bills through June 30th
It was moved by Price, seconded by Helms, to authorize Business Manager, Kerry Peyton, to pay bills as necessary through June 30, 2023. Motion carried 5-0.
- Approve Class of 2025 Fundraiser Requests
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the online auction & 5K race fundraiser requests as presented by the Junior Class Sponsor. Motion carried 5-0.
- Consider Information and Discussion Items
- Legislative Priorities – the board discussed the priorities they would submit to IASB for the 23-24 school year.
- Construction Update – Superintendent Hoeger provided an update of the construction project.
- Playground Planning Update – the cities within our district were contacted to discuss their interest in our old playground equipment. The city of Coggon has expressed interest in the equipment and will be visiting to look at the condition.
- Personal Leave Discussion for Teachers – the board discussed the leave policy for teachers, and did not make any changes to the leave policy language at this time.
- Graduation Supplies – there had been some discussion during the school year about changing vendors for graduation cap & gowns, programs, diplomas and announcements. Janelle Aberle compiled pricing from 2 different vendors. The board agreed that the HS administration could make the decision to switch vendors.
- Adjourn
The time being 8:14 PM it was moved by Helms, seconded by Price, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
