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
The North Linn Board of Directors meeting will be called to order at 6:00 PM in the boardroom of the District Office (3033 Lynx Drive, Troy Mills). Roll will be taken to determine a quorum.
_____J. Benesh _____ R. Benesch _____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
601: Hold Hearing on Proposed 2025-2026 School Budget - Exhibit 601.1
MOTION to open the public hearing for the proposed 2025-2026 School Budget.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Secretary Peyton will walk through the budget.
MOTION to close the public hearing for the proposed 2025-2026 School Budget.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
602: Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 School Budget
MOTION to adopt the proposed 2025-2026 School Budget as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
603: Hold Hearing on Amended 2024-2025 School Budget - Exhibit 603.1
MOTION to open the public hearing for the amended 2024-2025 School Budget.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
The District is expected to overspend the 24-25 budget by $125,000 in the area of Noninstructional Program expenditures due to increased food costs in the Nutrition Fund. We are asking to increase the budget for noninstructional programs from $328,500 to $348,500.
MOTION to close the public hearing for the amended 2024-2025 School Budget.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
604: Consider Approval of the Amended 2024-2025 School Budget
MOTION to adopt the amended 24-25 School Budget as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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.
Presentation from Julie Schmidt - District Career and Academic Plan
Activities Update from Brian
Buildings and Grounds
502: Elementary Report
Elementary Administrator, Brendan Schott, will share updates and discussion items in regards to North Linn Elementary.
Preschool Update
Student-led Conferences
WIG Scoreboards
ISASP Testing
Leadership Day - May 7th
April Leader in Me Assembly
April 16th Professional Development
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.
Attendance
Special Education Conference
MRA Results
Open Positions
504: School Improvement Report
School Improvement Director, Kimberly Graven, will share updates and discussion items for districtwide school improvement areas.
ISASP Testing
Assessment Monitoring Visit
Curriculum Adoption
600: New Business
605: First Reading of Policy Recommendations -Exhibit 605.1 (ATTACHED TO EMAIL!)
MOTION to waive the second reading and approve policy updates as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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300 Series |
Administration |
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400 Series |
Employees |
606: Fundraiser Requests -Exhibit 606.1
MOTION to approve the fundraiser requests from Skills USA and Class of 2028 as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Skills USA is planning to sell custom clocks and ring toss games for $25 each. Class of 2028 is doing a TShirt fundraiser for Logan Paul. They plan to install a memorial (likely a bench) on campus.
607: Receive Operational Sharing Contracts for 2025-2026 School Year
MOTION to approve the Operational Sharing Contracts for Superintendent, 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.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Superintendent, SBO, Curriculum, SPED and Transportation max out our Operational Sharing allocation from the state and will generate $199,925 in revenue for the district. The new legislation increases the operational sharing weighting to 25 so we will be able to get weighting for a couple more positions.
608: Receive Agreement for Professional Learning with Marzano Resources - Exhibit 608.1
MOTION 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.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
609: Adopt Resolution 25001 - Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation plan - Exhibit 609.1 & 609.2
MOTION to adopt Resolution 25001 - Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025-2030 as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
610: Receive Quote from D&N Fence Company - Exhibit 610.1
MOTION to approve the quote from D&N Fence Company in the amount of $1,757 to install a safety net around the Baseball Field.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
611: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION to approve the open enrollment requests as presented.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
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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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Assignment |
Dept Action |
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Megan Rawlins |
MS Girls Track 24-25 |
Hire |
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Faith Oberbroeckling |
Special Education Associate - immediate |
Resign |
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
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May 7, 2025 |
8:30AM |
Leadership Day |
MS Gym |
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May 18, 2025 |
3:00 PM |
Graduation |
MS Gym |
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May 21, 2025 |
6:00 PM |
Board Meeting |
District Office |
900: Adjournment
MOTION to adjourn the meeting at __________ PM.
Action Motion: _________ Second: __________ Carried: Yes / No
Upon Adjournment The Board of Directors will meet in Exempt session to consider district negotiation strategies as provided in Iowa Code 20.17(3).
