BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Jeffrey Boss called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Present were Directors J Benesh, Helms, R Benesch, Price and Haughenbury, Superintendent Breitfelder, Secondary Principal Giegerich and Secretary Peyton. Director Hoover and Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven were absent.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton presented the October financial reports. It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following consent items: : Minutes of the October board meetings, Bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund Report and Food Service Report. Motion carried 6-0.
400: Audience Communications
There were no visitors.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder shared a reminder that she is on vacation the 17th through the 27th, is planning to organize a facilities committee to discuss the planning of several large projects that have been brought up over the last couple of months, provided an update on the safety grant and discussed the plans for onboarding our new Board members before the December meeting and throughout the next year. She also shared that she and Secretary Peyton would be attending the ISFLC conference in December.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Principal Graven’s report discussed the needs for additional associates in the elementary, the donation from the Faith Mission Thrift Store for classroom items for each teacher, upcoming tornado & fire drills and progress on teacher evaluations.
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Principal Giegerich shared positive remarks from the musical, and Veteran’s Day assembly and discussed the need to have the sound system evaluated, shared an update on the search for a custodian and the work taking place in room 136 and also shared information about a STEM grant he is pursuing.
504: School Improvement Report
Director of School Improvement Graven’s report discussed the recent statewide Curriculum Director meeting she attended, gave the status of state reporting due in December, plans for a School Improvement Advisory Committee, and shared information from the last Professional Development day as well as Lighthouse meetings held in November.
505: Buildings and Grounds Report
Buildings and Grounds Director Giegerich shared the progress on work orders and getting those from staff to the custodians and also gave an update on the batting cage project.
600: New Business
601: Examine and Settle Books from Previous Year
Secretary Peyton provided documents from Hiawatha Bank, Community Savings Bank and F & M Bank confirming the cash balances in the various bank accounts and showed the same balances on the bank reconciliation reports for June 30, 2023. It was moved by Helms, seconded by J Benesh to settle the books ending June 30, 2023. Motion carried 6-0.
602: Receive SBRC Application for Open Enrollment Out
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the district’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a Modified Supplemental Amount of $118,893.24 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count. Roll call vote: Ayes: J Benesh, Helms, R Benesch, Price, Haughenbury, Boss; Nays: none.
603: Receive Sharing Agreement with Central City for Business Office Support Staff
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to approve the sharing agreement with Central City for Business Office Support Staff. Motion carried 6-0.
604: Receive Sharing Agreement with Dunkerton for School Librarian
It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the sharing agreement with Dunkerton for School Librarian. Motion carried 6-0.
605: Receive Concurrent Enrollment Agreement with Kirkwood Community College
It was moved by Price, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the concurrent enrollment agreement with Kirkwood Community College. Motion carried 6-0.
606: First Reading of Policy Recommendations 404.1R1, 404.1R2, 705.04 & 705.04 R-1
It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesh to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting. Motion carried 6-0
609: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by Helms to approve one open enrollment request out of the district. Motion carried 6-0
700: Personnel
It was moved by Helms, seconded by R Benesch to approve the following resignations: Bob Mudd, Co-Head Coach Cross Country and Noel Snitkey, Special Education Associate and the following hires: Bob Mudd, Assistant Coach Cross Country. Motion carried 6-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
There were no items for discussion
802: Board Calendar
Superintendent Breitfelder shared the upcoming musical performance dates for the High School, Middle School and Elementary as well as the next board meeting on December 20th.
900: Adjournment
The time being 7:45PM it was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by J Benesh to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
