Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Monday, May 6, 2024
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 7:14PM. Present were Directors R Benesh, Hoover, Krogmann & Michael, Superintendent Breitfelder, Secondary Principal Giegerich, Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Directors J Benesh and Price were absent.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Hoover to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton discussed the April financial reports. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Michael to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the April board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 5-0.
400: Audience Communications
There was no audience communication.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder provided an update on recent legislative action regarding teacher pay, support staff pay, absenteeism, open enrollment, school carry and open enrolled bussing. She discussed the upcoming secondary principal interviews on May 7th and gave an update from the April 22nd facilities committee meeting. There were no open enrollment requests to discuss.
502: Leadership Day
The School Board shared their experience from Leadership Day. Everyone shared shat a great experience it was to see our kids in action and how impressive their presentations were. Congratulations to all involved in making the day happen!
600: New Business
601: Receive 2024-25 Mentoring & Induction Agreement from Grant Wood AEA
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover the approve the Mentoring and Induction Consortium Agreement with Grant Wood for the 2024-2025 school year for $6,500 per participating teacher as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
602: Receive School Business Software Access and Support Agreement from Vista Iowa
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve the renewal of the Business Software Access and Support Agreement with Vista Iowa for $8900 for the 2024-2025 school year as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve Brendan Schott’s hire as Elementary Principal and accept his resignation as High School Social Studies teacher. Motion carried 5-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
Superintendent Breitfelder discussed the upcoming Fine Arts Night, Senior Awards Night, Graduation, last day of school and the June board meeting.
900: Adjournment
The time being 8:03 PM it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting.
Upon Adjournment The Board of Directors will meet in Exempt session to consider district position negotiations as provided in Iowa Code 20.17(3).
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
