The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items. Key topics included a presentation on Hoglan Elementary, a discussion regarding the Special Education budget deficit, and the approval of updates to the Criminal History Record Information Procedure Manual. The board also passed resolutions concerning an Iowa Constitutional Amendment, set superintendent and school board goals for 2026-2027, and approved several building and grounds projects, including updates and change orders for the Reimagine Miller project, furniture package contracts for Miller Middle School, and a modern design architecture proposal. Additionally, the board conducted an initial review of policies related to employee conduct, ethics, and rights.
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Marshtown Community School District Board Of Education Regular Meeting
The regular board meeting commenced with the recitation of the mission statement and the pledge of allegiance. Agenda items added included a formal assurance agreement with the Department of Education regarding the certification of the virtual school, and several special education contracts. The consent agenda covered the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. Personnel discussions included expressing appreciation for Connie Reiner of the transportation department as she retires after 25 years of service. Inter-agency agreements and contracts involved the formal assurance agreement for online school requirements, proposals for elevator emergency communicators, an engineering services agreement for the Franklin Field project, a PBM agreement with Gallagher for pharmacy services, and a conflict waiver review concerning easement agreements involving the city and district. Special education and regular education agreements were also noted. The board addressed open enrollment changes. Financial reports included a generous $20,000 donation to Rogers Elementary School and the disposal of obsolete serving lines from the food service department. Presentations focused heavily on the Marshalltown Learning Academy (MLA) and therapeutic classrooms, detailing their philosophy focused on helping students establish a plan, passion, and purpose. Enrollment data showed 103 students, an increase of 35, with significant representation in the 12th grade. Staffing included 20 total staff members. The onboarding process for new families was detailed, involving an Adventum tour, needs assessment, academic planning, and goal setting. Reasons for seeking enrollment at MLA included smaller environments, avoiding peer conflict, flexible scheduling, and career-focused learning. Student support mechanisms discussed were an attendance team for re-engagement, behavior agreements, and MTSS supports. Average daily attendance was reported at 81.5%, an 11% increase year-over-year. A new approach involving assigning every student an MLA teacher as an adviser to focus on two active Adventum courses (one core, one elective) was highlighted as successful. Credit attainment for the first semester totaled 223.75 credits, with significant earning through seminar courses and dual credit options at MCC. Nine students had already met graduation requirements. Further discussion covered the advisor's role in daily check-ins, goal setting, course prioritization, monitoring pacing, and post-secondary planning collaboration. Updates on JAG career opportunities and student experiences, including building a cabinet and testing robot projects, were shared, along with community outreach activities.
