BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 4:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
President, Jeffrey Boss, called the regular meeting to order at 4:00PM in the boardroom of the District Office. Present were Directors J Benesh, Hoover, Krogmann, Michael & Price, Superintendent Breitfelder, incoming Superintendent Lisa Glenn, Secondary Principal Kaitlyn Stoll and Secretary Peyton. Director R Benesch was absent.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by Hoover to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
300: Consent Agenda
Secretary Peyton presented the financial reports. It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Price to approve the following consent items; Minutes of the May 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 - Exhibit 501.1
Superintendent Breitfelder shared an update on activities from AD, Brian Wheatley, provided an update on the buildings and grounds projects for the summer, shared information from the administrators reports regarding year end activities, new students, hiring needs and preschool enrollment numbers and also welcomed Lisa Glenn and shared they are working together on transitioning Lisa into her new role as Superintendent. Kaitlyn Stoll, Secondary Principal, shared her thanks to the board and administrators for all of their support during her first year, and gave an update on hiring for the 25-26 school year.
600: New Business
601: Receive the Technology Services Agreement with Grant Wood AEA
It was moved by Krogmann, seconded by J Benesh to approve the agreement between North Linn and Grant Wood for technology services for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $59,000. Motion carried 6-1.
602: Receive the Infinite Campus Support Agreement with Grant Wood AEA
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover to approve the agreement between North Linn and Grant Wood for Infinite Campus Support services for the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $1,837.41. Motion carried 6-0.
603: Receive Engagement Letter for Audit Services - Exhibit 603.1
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price to approve the Engagement Letter for Audit Services with Terpstra, Hoke & Associates for the year ended June 30, 2025. Motion carried 6-0.
604: Receive Iowa School Finance Information Service Contract
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover to approve the Iowa School Finance Information Service subscription for both a membership and Board Meeting/Policy hosted website for the 25-26 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
605: Receive LP Gas Bids
It was moved by Michael, seconded by Hoover to approve the bid received for LP Gas from AgVantage for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
606: Receive Milk Bids
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to approve the bid received for Milk from Anderson Erickson for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
607: Receive Bread Bids
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price to approve the bid received for Bread from Pan-O-Gold for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
608: Receive Waste Removal Bids
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Krogmann to approve the bid received for Waste Removal from Kluesner Sanitation for the 2025-26 school year. Motion Carried 6-0.
609: Receive Book Fees for 2025-2026
It was moved by Price, seconded by J Benesh to approve the proposed book rental fee of $55 for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion Carried 6-0.
610: Receive Activity Pass Fees for 2025-2026
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to approve the following activity pass fees for the 2025-2026 School year: Student 10 Punch Pass $50,Adult 10 Punch Pass $60, Student Yearly Pass $105, Adult yearly pass $140, Family yearly pass $300. Motion carried 6-0.
611: Receive Food Service Prices and Substitute Rates for 2025-2026
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover to approve the food service rates and non-certified substitute and substitute teacher rates for the 2025-2026 school year as follows:
HS Lunch: $2.65, MS Lunch: $2.65, EL Lunch: $2.60, Student Breakfast: $1.80, Milk: $0.50, Adult Lunch: $4.97 (set by the state). Sub Teachers: $140/day $70/half day, Long Term Sub Teacher: $160/day, Sub Associates: $13.10/hr, Sub Food Service: $13.10/hr, Sub Secretary: $13.25/hr, Sub Custodian: $13.50/hr. Motion carried 6-0.
612: Approve Payment of Bills Through June 30, 2025
It was moved by Price, seconded by Krogmann to authorize Business Manager, Kerry Peyton, to pay bills as necessary through June 30, 2025. Motion carried 6-0.
613: Receive Handbooks
It was moved by Price, seconded by J Benesh to approve the Preschool, Elementary, Middle School/High School, and District handbooks for the 2025-2026 school year as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
614: Receive Wall Repair Quote
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price to approve the wall repair bid from Anchored Walls for the amount of $13,750. Motion carried 6-0.
615: Receive Student Teaching Agreement
It was moved by Michael, seconded by J Benesh to approve the student teaching agreement with Buena Vista University for the 2025-26 school year as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
616: Receive Contract for Transfer of State Funding
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Krogmann to approve the Contract for Transfer of State Funding to Grant Wood AEA for the 2025-26 school year as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
617: Receive Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for the use of a school district employee
It was moved by Price, seconded by Hoover to approve the agreement between North Linn and Grant Wood for the use of a school district employee as a coach for GWAEA for the 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
618: Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the 7 open enrollment requests into the district as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
619: Receive Change Order from Dryspace
It was moved by Hoover, seconded by Price to approve the change order from Dryspace to rebuild the parapet cap up to code as presented. Motion carried 6-0.
700: Personnel
It was moved by Price, seconded by J Benesh to approve the following personnel requests; Tim O’Brien hired as Spanish teacher pending background check, Mike Schatzle and Mackenzie Cooper hired as Special Education Associates. Motion carried 6-0.
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
The next school board meeting will be held on July 16th at 6:00 PM
900: Adjournment
The time being 5:21PM it was moved by Hoover, seconded by J Benesh to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary Jeffrey Boss, Board President
