BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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, Hoover, Krogmann and Michael, Superintendent Breitfelder, Secondary Principal Stoll, Elementary Principal Schott, Director of School Improvement Graven and Secretary Peyton. Director Price was present via zoom and Director J Benesh was absent.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton presented the March Financial Reports and discussed the recent School Nutrition Program Administrative Review. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Michael to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the March board meeting, bills, Secretary’s financial reports, Activity Fund report and Food Service report. Motion carried 6-0.
601: Hold Hearing on Proposed 2025-2026 School Budget
It was moved by Michael, seconded by Krogmann to open the public hearing for the proposed 2025-2026 School Budget at 6:07PM. Motion carried 6-0. Secretary Peyton discussed the FY26 budget and the changes since the first public hearing now that the state has set the state aid increase. No public comment was received.
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded b R Benesch to close the public hearing for the proposed 2025-2026 School Budget at 6:09PM.
602: Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 School Budget
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to adopt the proposed 2025-2026 School Budget as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
603: Hold Hearing on Amended 2024-2025 School Budget
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to open the public hearing for the amended 2024-2025 School Budget at 6:09PM.
Secretary Peyton discussed the FY25 budget amendment increasing the noninstructional programs expenses from $328,500 to $348,500 due to increased food costs in the Nutrition fund. No public comment was received.
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to close the public hearing for the amended 2024-2025 School Budget at 6:11PM.
604: Consider Approval of the Amended 2024-2025 School Budget
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adopt the amended 24-25 School Budget as presented. 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 will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
High school counselor, Julie Schmidt gave a presentation on the District Career and Academic Plan, highlighting the progress towards the goal of increasing the number of students taking higher level math and science courses, expanding the opportunities for students through work based learning courses and offering additional CTE courses in 25-26. She also shared the districts DCAP score and the changes made to the rubric and how the district plans to make improvements next year. Superintendent Breitfelder shared the Activities Director report and the plans for adding a girls wrestling team and weight room coordinator to next year’s contracts. Solum Lang Architects presented a conceptual drawing for a new concession stand at the football field per the discussions with the facilities committee. This drawing will be presented to the facilities committee at an upcoming meeting for comments.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Principal Schott provided an update on preschool enrollment – 37 students are currently enrolled. He also shared feedback received from the student led conferences, discussed the WIG (Wildly Important Goal) scoreboards that are visible in the elementary hallways and shared plans for the upcoming Leadership Day as well as the most recent Leader in Me assembly where they focused on sharpen the saw and how to recharge mentally. He also discussed the recent Professional Development day for staff where presentations were given on Artificial Intelligence and TAG eligibility and selection.
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Principal Stoll presented information on attendance and discussed the districts goals and shared about the special education conference that she attended recently. She also presented the results of the Measurable Results Assessment that was sent to families and students and discussed the scores across Leadership, Culture and Academics with the board. She also shared that all of the open teaching positions for the 25-26 school year have been filled and she is still working on hiring an associate.
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director Graven shared information from the completed ISASP testing and that we should get results in May and that the assessment monitoring visit during the testing went well. She also shared that the leadership teams are reviewing curriculum and established a timeline for selecting a new curriculum for the fall of 2026
600: New Business
605: First Reading of Policy Recommendations
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to waive the second reading of the 300 and 400 series and approve policy updates as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
606: Fundraiser Requests
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the fundraiser requests from Skills USA and Class of 2028 as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
607: Receive Operational Sharing Contracts for 2025-2026 School Year
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Operational Sharing Contracts for, School Business Official, Curriculum Director, Special Education Director and HR Manager with Central City CSD and Transportation Director with Central City CSD and Center Point CSD. Motion carried 6-0.
608: Receive Agreement for Professional Learning with Marzano Resources
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by R Benesch to approve the Agreement for Professional Learning with our staff during the 2025-2026 school year from Marzano Resources in the amount of $40,500. Motion carried 6-0.
609: Adopt Resolution 25001 - Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation plan
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adopt Resolution 25001 - Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030 as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
610: Receive Quote from D&N Fence Company
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the quote from D&N Fence Company in the amount of $10,757 to install a safety net around the Baseball Field. Motion carried 6-0.
611: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by Michael, seconded R Benesch by to approve the 2 open enrollment requests out of the district as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Krogmann to approve the resignation from Faith Oberbroeckling, Special Education Associate and approve hiring Megan Rawlins as MS Girls Track Coach for 2024-2025 and Meredith Miller and HS English Teacher for the 25-26 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
Leadership day is May 7th at 8:30AM, Graduation is May 18th at 3:00PM and the next board meeting is scheduled for May 21st at 6:00PM in the District Office.
900: Adjournment
The time being 7:30PM it was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
Upon Adjournment The Board of Directors will met in Exempt session to consider district negotiation strategies as provided in Iowa Code 20.17(3).
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
