BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 5:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, February 21 , 2024
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Present were Directors Hoover, J Benesh, Michael, R Benesch & Krogmann; Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven, Secondary Principal Giegerich, Superintendent Breitfelder and Secretary Peyton. Director Price was absent. Also present were Michelle Cherry, Amber McGrath, Beth Dolan, Cathy Moore & Nick Breuer.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton discussed the January financial reports. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Hoover to approve the following consent items: Minutes of the January board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 6-0
400: Audience Communications
There was no audience communication.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
500.1 Presentation from Preschool Team
The preschool team of Amber McGrath, Beth Dolan, Cathy Moore and Michelle Cherry presented information on how they are implementing the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program in their classrooms. They shared the pyramid model, discussed the importance of relationships, routines, social emotional learning, data analysis and goal setting with the board. It was a very informative presentation and a big thank you to the Preschool Team for their efforts over the last couple of years getting this program going.
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder shared legislative updates and discussed snow days and the possibility of adjusting the school calendar to add an extra day to the end of the school year if necessary.
502: Elementary Report - Exhibit 502.1
Elementary Administrator, Kimberly Graven, gave an update on Preschool and Kindergarten enrollment numbers, her recent teacher meetings on goals, student behavior and a recent safety meeting with the Linn County Sherriff’s Department.
503: Secondary Report - Exhibit 503.1
Middle School/High School Administrator, Dominic Giegerich, shared some information about recent test scores, absenteeism and data team meetings as well as recent lighthouse meetings and goal setting for staff.
504: School Improvement Report - Exhibit 504.1
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, discussed the recent FAST test scores and the interventions already being implemented and the Leader in Me day that is being scheduled for May 1st.
505: Buildings and Grounds Report - Exhibit 505.1
Buildings and Grounds Director, Dominic Giegerich, discussed repair work being done on the fire system and said that the Night Shift cleaners were working well.
600: New Business
601: Receive Sharing Agreement for Food Service Director
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to approve the sharing agreement with Monticello CSD for Food Service Director for the 2024-2025 School Year. Motion carried 6-0.
602: Receive Fundraiser Request from FBLA
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to approve the Fundraiser request from Jeremy Bechen for FBLA to sell Scratch Cupcakes to raise money for the State Leadership Conference. Motion carried 6-0
603: Receive Scholarship Request from FCCLA
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Krogmann to approve the request from FCCLA to provide two $250 scholarships to senior FCCLA members who apply and meet the identified criteria. Funds from coffee sales through April will fund the scholarships. Motion carried 6-0.
604: Receive Budget Estimate for 2024-2025 School Year & Set Hearing Dates & Times
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to publish the FY25 budget as presented and set the first FY25 budget hearing for April 3rd at 7:00 PM and the 2nd FY25 budget hearing for April 17th at 7:00 PM, both hearings in the District Office located at 3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills, IA. Motion carried 6-0.
Director J Benesh left the meeting at 6:10PM.
605: Receive Mutual Agreement & Release of Claims from SitelogIQ
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the Mutual Agreement and Release of Claims as presented from SitelogIQ, Inc. for HS boys locker room lockers. Motion carried 5-0.
606: Receive Subaward Agreement from Iowa Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the Subaward Agreement for the $150,000 security grant from Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
607: Receive Overnight and Out of State Travel Request from FFA
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by R Benesch to approve the travel request from FFA to take up to 14 students on the Junior/Senior trip to Nashville, TN July 23rd through 27th using school vans. Motion carried 5-0.
609: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve 2 open enrollment requests into the district and one open enrollment request out of the district. Motion carried 5-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the resignations from Kyler Olsen, K-8 Physical Education, and Kyla Fangman, Special Education Associate. Motion carried 5-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
There were no discussion items for the board.
802: Board Calendar
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2024.
900: Adjournment
The time being 6:33 PM it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
