Anna Fleecs

The session began with a public hearing focused on the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar, which detailed changes such as a start date of August 24, 2026, adjustments to Wednesday dismissals for professional development, implementation of a flex time system, and scheduling fall and spring parent-teacher conferences. Following the public hearing, the regular meeting addressed high school course offering recommendations and student presentations regarding the Senior Citizen Dinner. District Learning Coaches presented on their roles supporting teacher development. The board approved several items via the consent agenda, including financial reports and personnel actions (resignations and assignments). Furthermore, the board approved agreements with Youth and Shelter Services for mentoring and the consortium agreement with Woodward Academy. Key approvals included the 2026-2027 At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan, funding request for this plan, the 2026-2027 high school course offerings, and the 2026-2027 district calendar. Finally, amendments to Article VII: Service Year of the 2024-2027 Master Contract were approved.

The proceedings included a Board of Education Public Hearing focused on the 2026-2027 District Calendar. The subsequent Regular Meeting agenda covered administrator and director reports, consent items such as personnel matters and vendor agreements, and open enrollment considerations. Key action and discussion items involved approving agreements with Youth and Shelter Services, Inc., and Woodward Academy, reviewing the 2026-2027 At-Risk/Dropout Plan and application, discussing 2026-2027 RSHS Course Offerings, establishing the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Process Timeline, finalizing the 2026-2027 District Calendar, and addressing amendments to the Master Contract Article VII.

The Roland-Story School Board held its Annual Meeting and its Organizational/regular December meeting. The board approved the agenda, consent agenda, 2025 fiscal year-end depository statements, and the abstract of votes from the November school board election. The board also discussed updates from the elementary building, an agreement with Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC for school photography services, a garden shed fundraiser from the SkillsUSA Club, committee assignments, Ahlers and Cooney as the district's official law firm, the Story City Herald as the district's official publication, the agreement with 10Fold Architecture to replace a section of the elementary school roof, and submission of the Modified Supplemental Amount application to the School Budget Review Committee.

The agenda includes principal reports, review and approval of minutes, monthly bills, and financial reports. Action and discussion items include facilities, consideration of an asset purchase agreement, investment of district funds, annual board policy review, open enrollment update, personnel matters, superintendent's report, and committee reports. The board will review a quote for replacing classroom doors, discuss five-year facility improvement priorities, and conduct the first reading of updated board policies. Personnel considerations include contracts for baseball coaches and a letter of assignment for an elementary lead administrative assistant.

The Roland-Story Community School District Board of Education held a meeting to discuss several key items, including facilities updates with information from the district architect, consideration of board resolutions, appointments, and assignments for 2025-2026. Also on the agenda were discussions regarding a school-based mental health agreement with Flourish Counseling Services PLLC, participation in the Free & Reduced Lunch Program for 2025-2026, and bids for gas, diesel, bread, and milk. The board also reviewed policy and student handbook updates, an open enrollment update, personnel matters including the addition of a 3rd Grade Teacher and a HS Volleyball Coach, the Superintendent's report, and committee reports & correspondence. The meeting addressed updates to the bus camera system and student use of personal devices.