Denise Menke

The Board approved the agenda and consented to routine items, including the bills and financial report. Key discussions involved the Principal's request to temporarily fill the secretary position with a substitute while redefining duties. The Superintendent reported on preschool plans, noting the decision not to remodel the church and securing grant money for a new facility, which includes a potential rental agreement for current space if a portable is transferred to daycare use. The Board officially designated the Scranton Journal as its official publication. Furthermore, Ahlers and Cooney was approved as legal counsel for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Bank of Iowa as the designated bank, and a depository limit of $6 million was set. The discussion on the Employee Handbook was tabled pending necessary revisions, and the Emergency Operations Plan was approved.

Key discussions included the realignment of conferences which may impact the PC conference. The Superintendent noted the significant impact of the loss of a school secretary and expressed gratitude for community and surrounding district support. The Board approved the hiring of Jen Redenius for a full-time teaching position. Insurance policies for 'Break It -- Fix It' through JMC and the Iowa Public School Insurance Program (IPSIP) were approved. The Emergency Operations Plan was also approved, as was a 28E sharing agreement with the City of Churdan for librarian services. A formal lease agreement for space at $15,000 per year for 10 years was discussed for future action.

Key discussions included the approval of the agenda and bills, financial report review, and fundraiser approvals. The Principal provided an update on the Rocket Support program, increased basketball participation, and current reading intervention requirements. The Board determined that the Organization Meeting will be held during the December meeting, pending the completion of the recent school board election canvas. A conversation regarding the format of a future board workshop was held. Actions taken included the approval of the 2025-2026 At-Risk Plan, approval of a 28E agreement to share an Operations Manager with Southeast Valley, and approval of personnel changes, specifically naming new assistant coaches for the high school girls' and boys' basketball teams and the junior high boys' basketball coach.

The meeting commenced with the approval of the agenda, followed by the approval of consent items, which included the bills and financial report, with no open enrollment applications at that time. The Principal reported on enrollment estimates and positive community feedback from a social media request. The Superintendent reported the finalization of the Annual Financial Report. Personnel actions included the approval of TLC Contracts for four individuals, the approval of a resignation for the Jr. Class Sponsor and the addition of the second half of the Activities Director duties to that staff member's contract, the approval of a new Jr. Class Sponsor, and an increase for another staff member. The Board also approved the Modified Allowable Growth Amount for Special Education Deficit totaling $75,945.21 to cover the 2024-2025 deficit. Additionally, policies across several series were approved, including an acknowledgment of a change to policy 505.5 concerning Graduation Requirements, lowering the requirement to 54 credits. Amendments to the Staff Handbook were approved, setting Personal Leave at 2 days for the first two years, then 3 days, with a $100 payment for unused days. The Board set a public hearing date for the renewal of the Instructional Support Levy for October 8th, prior to the next regular meeting.

The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the consent items, which included the approval of bills, the financial report, and fundraisers. The Principal provided an update on preparations for the beginning of school. Key actions taken included the approval of a survey for the Daycare location, the approval of the A&E bid for milk for the 2025-2026 school year, and the approval of the 2025-2026 Employee Handbook. The Board also reviewed the Student Handbook and tabled discussion on the Board of Education Goals. Furthermore, the Board approved the first reading and waived the second reading for the 300 Series policies, Annual Policy Updates, and Fall IASB Updates. Finally, approval was granted for the sealed bid sale of an Excursion vehicle that did not pass inspection. The Board also set a public hearing for September 16, 2025.