BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 PM. Present were Directors, R Benesch, Boss, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael and Price, Superintendent Breitfelder, Elementary Principal Schott, Secondary Principal Stoll, Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Director J Benesh arrived at 6:17 PM.
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 November financial reports. Superintendent Breitfelder discussed the recent attorney bills totaling $2,295 for services related to a Title IX complaint. It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Hoover to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the November board meetings, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 6-0.
400: Audience Communications
There was no communication from the audience.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder shared updates about parking lot lighting, the facilities committee meeting about the concession stand and crows nest, the meeting with Johnson Controls, and an update from the Activities Director. She shared the plan for makeup days due to weather – there are plans in place for teachers to do work from home for up to 3 days missed due to weather. After 3 days, the district will amend the school calendar to make up the missed days. She also shared the plan for closing school for state competitions as designed by the SIAC committee – school will close or dismiss early if a team has a state competition. School will not dismiss early or close for an individual event. All hours missed due to a state competition will be made up at the end of the year. She also discussed with the Board options for changing the preschool schedule to allow four half days for 4 year old preschool and adding more wrap around care to accommodate this change. The board will get more information and have broader discussion at the January meeting.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Principal Schott shared he has completed his classroom evaluations and applauded the art department for the great artwork that adorns the halls, discussed the classroom awards, lighthouse school store and the upcoming winter concert. He shared some information from the December 11th PD day where staff met with AEA consultants. He shared plans for the last day before winter break and ways staff is building camaraderie and classroom culture within the elementary.
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Principal Stoll gave an update on attendance numbers and shared the changes that have been made to homeroom schedules to better accommodate Leader in Me activities. She also shared that groups of students have been giving tours to new students and this has been well received. She discussed the great attendance at the winter concerts and shared that 12 senior families have completed the FAFSA so far.
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director Graven gave an update on the recent Lighthouse Team meetings and planning that has started for next year, new science standards that have not yet been released but students will be tested on this spring, work being done to update coding in our student system to better tie to workplace learning and the Preschool Desk audit that was just completed.
600: New Business
601: Receive SBRC Application for Increased Enrollment & Open Enrollment Out
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Michael to approve the district’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a Modified Supplemental Amount of $104,272 increased enrollment and $16,725 for open enrolled out students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count. Roll call vote; Ayes: R Benesch, J Benesh, Boss, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael and Price. Nays: none.
602: Receive Agreement for E-Rate Services from Grant Wood AEA
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Agreement for E-Rate Services from Grant Wood AEA in the amount of $1,200 for the 2024-2025 school year. Motion carried 7-0.
603: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the 2 open enrollment requests out of the district as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
604: Receive Quote from TSIowa for SIP Phone Lines
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Price to approve the quote for SIP phone lines as presented. Motion carried 7-0.
605: Receive Quote from Midwest Alarm Services
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by R Benesch to approve the quote for a Cellular Fire Communicator and antenna for the fire alarm system. Motion carried 7-0.
606: Approve SBRC Modified Allowable Growth Dropout Prevention for 2025-2026
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the district’s administration to submit a request to the SBRC for a Modified Supplemental Amount of $96,681.00 for the At Risk & Dropout Prevention Program. Roll call vote; Ayes: R Benesch, J Benesh, Boss, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael and Price. Nays: none.
607: Receive Fundraiser Request
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to approve the fundraiser request from NHS to sell World’s Finest Chocolate Bars January 13th through March 31st to raise money for chapter projects. Motion carried 7-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded y R Benesch to approve the following resignation; Sarah Mills, food service and approve the following new hires; Sandy Lennox, Food Service and Zach Ericson, sub bus driver. Motion carried 7-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
- Appoint Directors to County boards: R Benesch to Delaware County, Jennifer Benesh to Linn County and Matt Michael to Buchanan County.
- Certified Budget Calendar: Secretary Peyton shared the planned calendar for the certified budget approval.
802: Board Calendar
The next meeting will be held on January 15th at 6:00PM in the district office.
900: Adjournment
The time being 7:42PM It was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
