BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 7:00 PM
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA
Wednesday, July 17 , 2024
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 7:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.
_____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesh _____Boss _____ Hoover _____ Krogmann _____Michael _____Price
200: Adoption of the Agenda
MOTION to adopt the agenda as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
300: Consent Agenda
MOTION to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
301: Approval of Minutes – Exhibit 301.1
302: Approval of Bills – Exhibit 302.1
303: Financial Reports - Exhibit 303.1
304: Activity Fund Report - Exhibit 304.1
305: Food Service Report - Exhibit 305.1
400: Audience Communications
On behalf of fellow Board members, at this time I would like to invite any member of the audience (who have contacted the Board Secretary prior to this meeting) to speak with comments about items of interest or concern that do not appear on tonight’s agenda. Please begin by stating your name and address. Your comments will be limited to 5 minutes so we can keep the meeting moving in a timely fashion. We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. We ask you to remember that Iowa law prohibits us from discussing specific employees or their job performance. We also remind you that students' names or information about a student that could allow others to identify a student, even if a student’s name is not specifically mentioned, is confidential and should not be referenced in comments. It is important to remember that any statements made can jeopardize the Board and any future action that could be taken relating to personnel or students by the Board and jeopardize the individual making the statement. Any concerns relating to personnel and students should be referred first to the administration to address consistent with District policy and the law prior to any possible Board review or action. Thanks for your support of our school district.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Breitfelder will share updates and discussion items from around the district.
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
503: Secondary Report
Middle School/High School Administrator, Kaitlyn Stoll, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Middle and High School.
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
600: New Business
601: Appointment of School Business Official
MOTION to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Business Official for the 2024-25 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
602: Depository Banks and Statutory Limits
MOTION to approve the following banks and depository limits:
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- Walker State Bank - $7 Million
- Community Savings Bank - $3 Million
- F & M Bank - $2 Million
- UMB Bank - $2 Million
- ISJIT - $5 Million
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Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
603: District Appointments
MOTION to approve the following District coordinators, investigators, or liaisons:
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
- Multi-cultural/Gender Fair Coordinator – Kaitlyn Stoll
- Level 1 Child Abuse Coordinator – Julie Schmidt
- Affirmative Actions, Section 504 Liaison – Leisa Breitfelder/Kaitlyn Stoll
- Alternate Level 1 Child Abuse Investigator –Leisa Breitfelder
- Homeless Liaison – Sarah Meyer
604: Authorization of Use of Legal Counsel on Behalf of the District
MOTION to grant the Superintendent authority to seek advice of appropriate legal counsel when the superintendent/district believes it is warranted and to utilize the following firms: Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. of Des Moines; Iowa Association of School Boards; and School Administrators of Iowa.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
605: Designation of Official Newspaper
MOTION to approve the Linn News as the official publication location for the 2024-2025 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
606: Appointment of School Board Secretary
MOTION to approve Kerry Peyton as the North Linn School Board Secretary for the 2024-25 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
607: Receive Insurance Renewal from EMC
MOTION to approve the Insurance Renewal from EMC Insurance and Keystone Insurance Agency for the 2023-2024 school year as presented.
We received the renewal from EMC:
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- Worker’s Comp $44,818 ($172 decrease)
- Crime/pollution $1,044 ($84 increase)
- Auto $33,553 ($5,901 increase)
- Liability/Umbrella $27,619.71 ($6,027 increase)
- Property $90,816 ($1,725 decrease)
- Inland Marine/Linebacker/Cyber $15,920.95 ($13,046 less - no builders risk)
- Wind/Hail Deductible Buydown from Keystone Insurance Agency $10,783.41
- Total Premiums: $224,555.07
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Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
608: First Reading of Policy Recommendations -Exhibit 608.1 (ATTACHED TO EMAIL!)
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented at this meeting.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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Policy # |
Title |
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100 Series |
School District |
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200 Series |
Board of Directors |
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401.01 |
Equal Employment Opportunity |
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503.01/503.01 R |
Student Conduct |
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503.02 |
Expulsion |
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401.13/401.13 R |
Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking |
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502.07 |
Student Substance Use |
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605.06/605.06 R1 |
Internet Appropriate Use |
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605.08/605.08 R1 |
Artificial Intelligence in the Education Environment |
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701.01 |
Depository of Funds |
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701.02 |
Transfer of Funds |
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701.03 |
Financial Records |
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701.04 |
Governmental Accounting Practices and Regulations |
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703.1 |
Budget Planning |
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703.2 |
RESCIND - Spending Plan |
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411.02 |
Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection |
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504.5/504.5R1 |
RESCIND - Student FundRaising |
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507.08R1 |
Special Health Services Regulation |
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704.01 |
Local-State-Federal-Miscellaneous Revenue |
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704.06/704.06 R1 |
Fundraising Within the District |
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706.01 |
Payroll Periods |
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706.02 |
Payroll Deductions |
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706.03/706.03 R1 |
Reduction in Employee Pay |
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707.01 |
Presentation and Publication of Financial Information |
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707.02 |
RESCIND Treasurer’s Annual Report |
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707.03 |
RESCIND Publication of Financial Reports |
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707.04 |
Audit |
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707.06 |
Audit Committee |
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401.06 |
Limitations to Employment References |
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402.03 |
Abuse of Students by School District Employees |
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501.03 |
Compulsory Attendance |
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501.09/501.09 R1 |
Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy |
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501.09 E1 |
RESCIND Request for Remote Learning Form |
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501.10/501.10 R1 |
RESCIND Truancy – Unexcused Absences |
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501.14 |
Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District |
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501.15 |
Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District |
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502.06 |
Weapons |
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505.02 |
Student Promotion-Retention-Acceleration |
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501.12 |
Pregnant Students |
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708 |
Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records |
609: Policy 106.1 Discrimination and Harassment based on Sex Prohibited - Exhibit 609.1 (ATTACHED TO EMAIL!)
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve reading of Board Policy 106.1 and
corresponding regulations and exhibit with an effective date of August 1 to align with the new Title IX implementation date. This policy shall replace current Board Policy 106 and its corresponding regulations and exhibits which shall be automatically rescinded following approval of this Board Policy 106.1. Should the new Title IX rule become enjoined by the Courts impacting Iowa at any time after approval of this Policy corresponding regulations and exhibit, this Board Policy 106.1 and the accompanying regulations and exhibit shall be automatically suspended and the prior Title IX policy and regulations currently at 106, and in effect as of June 2024, shall be immediately reinstated until further Board action.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
610: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
APPROVED IN
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Name |
Grade |
Resident District |
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APPROVED OUT
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Name |
Grade |
Receiving District |
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Rowan Derby |
K |
Central City |
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Shelby McGraw |
11 |
Linn Mar |
611: Receive Kirkwood Community College K-12 Partnership Agreement - Exhibit 611.1
MOTION to approve 28E Agreement with Kirkwood Community College for Concurrent Enrollment and Workplace Learning Connection Program for the 24-25 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
612: Approve Robotics Fundraiser Request - Exhibit 612.1
MOTION to approve the fundraiser request from Robotics to co-host an event August 25th at Savage Park in Coggon. They will be have a silent auction and selling tickets for activities. This will take place during Harvest Home.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
613: Receive Amendment to HACAP Head Start Agreement - Exhibit 613.1
MOTION to approve the Contract for Provision of Classroom Services with HACAP for the 24-25 school year.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
This amendment increases our number of head start slots from 5 to 9 as we have that many students who have qualified for head start services.
700: Personnel
MOTION to approve the personnel requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
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Name |
Assignment |
Dept Action |
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Tammy Covington |
Elementary Special Ed Associate |
Hire |
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Molly Smith |
Elementary Special Ed Associate |
Hire |
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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August 14-15 |
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Audit |
NL District Office |
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August 21 |
7:00 PM |
School Board Meeting |
NL District Office |
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August 20,21,22 |
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Staff first days back |
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August 23 |
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First Day of School |
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Sept 10 |
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Special Election: PPEL Vote |
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900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
