BOARD OF DIRECTORS
NORTH LINN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Meeting 7:00 pm
North Linn District Office
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, Iowa
April 13, 2021
- Call to Order
President, TJ Ries called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM.
- Call the Roll
Present were Directors Hoover, R Benesch & Haughenbury. Superintendent Hoeger, Secretary Peyton, Pricipal Beaty & Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement Graven. Director Boss arrived at 7:08 PM and Director J Benesh arrived at 7:14 PM. Director Helms was absent.
- Approve Meeting Agenda
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the meeting agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
- Hold Hearing on Proposed 2021-2022 School Budget
President TJ Ries opened the public hearing for the Proposed 2021-2022 School Budget at 7:05 PM. Superintendent Hoeger and Secretary Peyton made comments regarding the FY22 budget. No public comments were received. President TJ Ries closed the public hearing at 7:09PM. It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to adopt the proposed budget as presented for the 2021-2022 school year. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Boss, Ries. Nays; none.
- Approve Consent Items
Secretary Peyton gave an update on the financial reports, high school enrollment in college courses, Property/Liability insurance renewal and the ESSER III funds. It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by R Benesch to approve the consent items. Motion carried 5-0.
- Receive Visitors / Public Forum
- Receive Principal and Coordinator Reports
Elementary Principal/Director of School Improvement gave an update on how ISASP testing is going so far, Preschool & Kindergarten enrollment and plans for Summer School. Principal Beaty presented information about Parent/Teacher Conference attendance, ISASP testing for virtual students, Prom, Graduation ceremonies and Infinite Campus scheduling for the 2021-22 school year.
- $3,241,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
- Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same
It was moved by Haughenbury to adopt the Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Boss Ries. Nays; none.
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- Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by J Benesh to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Boss Ries. Nays; none.
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- Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds.
It was move by J Benesh, seconded by R Benesch to adopt the Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providign for and Security the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and use Tax revenue Refunding Bonds. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Boss Ries. Nays; none.
- Receive Personnel Recommendations
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Boss to approve the resignation of Debbie Kinley, custodian, at the end of her current contract and hiring Jaci Hilmer, Junior Class Sponsor and Jeremy Bechen, HS Boys Assistant Track. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Open Enrollment Requests
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to approve 3 open enrollment requests into the district. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Bus Bid
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Boss to approve the purchase of an 84-passenger bus from School Bus Sales Co. in the amount of $121,336. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Van Bid
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Haughenbury to approve the purchase of a 10-passenger van from Junge Center Point in the amount of $33,181. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive List of Eligible Seniors for Graduation
It was moved by Boss, seconded by Hoover to approve the list of the 2021 seniors for graduation from North Linn Community High School as long as all graduation requirements have been met. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive AEA Cooperative Purchasing Program
It was moved by J Benesh, seconded by Hoover to approve the 2021-2022 AEA Purchsing Agreement. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Iowa Association of School Boards Membership
It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by Boss to approve the North Linn Community Schools IASB membership for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Offer to Allow North Cedar CSD to join Tri-Rivers Conference
It was moved by R Benesch, seconded by Hoover to allow North Cedar to join the Tri-Rivers conference starting in the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried 6-0.
- Approve 2021 –2022 Compensation Agreement Between North Linn Certified Staff and the North Linn Board of Directors
It was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by Hoover to approve the salary, benefits and issuing contracts for the 2021-2022 Certified Staff, Coaches and Sponsors as presented with a total 2.41% increase. Motion carried 5-0, Director Boss abstained.
- Consider Information and Discussion Items
- Discuss moving the May board meeting – the May meeting will be May 18th at 7:00PM.
- Discuss SiteLogic Facility Assessment Report – Superintendent Hoeger walked the board through the report provided by SiteLogic and highlighted several areas of need. SiteLogic will meet with the Board on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:00 PM
- Discuss SAVE & PPEL Report – Superintendent Hoeger gave an update on planned PPEL & SAVE projects and projected balances for the next several years.
- Consider Compensation Adjustment for Classified and Administrative Staff – Closed Session
The time being 8:10PM it was moved by Hoover, seconded by R Benesch to enter into a closed session pursuant to section 21.9 of the Iowa Code for the purpose of discussing strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of employees of the school who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Roll call vote: Ayes; Hoover, J Benesh, R Benesch, Haughenbury, Boss Ries. Nays; none. Motion carried.
The time being 8:44 PM it was moved by Boss, seconded by R Benesch to return to open session. Motion carried 6-0.
- Receive Compensation Recommendations for Classified and Administrative Staff
It was moved by Boss, seconded by Hoover to approve the following salary adjustments as presented:
Classified Staff: 2.57% increase
Administrative Staff: 2.42% increase
Motion carried 6-0.
- Adjourn
The time being 8:45 PM it was moved by Haughenbury, seconded by R Benesch to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0.
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Kerry Peyton, Board Secretary TJ Ries, Board President
