Jamie Cochran

The meeting agenda includes a formal call to order, roll call, welcoming of visitors, approval of the meeting agenda, and a public hearing regarding a proposed tax notice.

The board meeting primarily focused on a public hearing regarding the proposed tax notice for the district. The session concluded with the adjournment of the meeting.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and shared good news. The consent agenda was approved, which encompassed the approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, acceptance of resignations, ratification of several contracts and letters of intent for teaching, coaching, and administrative positions (including internal transfers), and review of the Secretary's Report and Bills. Action items included approving the FY27 participation agreement with Iowa LGRP, accepting a bid from Wilson Restaurant Supply for a new Middle School dishwasher, approving sharing agreements with Wayne Community School District for several director positions, approving a final Pay Application No. 9 to Mid-American Golf and Landscape, approving the Final Acceptance Resolution for the Reynolds Field Project pending dollar verification, and approving the Special Education Instructional Coach Job Description. Reports were provided by the High School Principal/AD and the Middle School Principal, followed by Superintendent and Board President reports.

The agenda for the meeting covers organizational items such as the Call to Order, Roll Call, Good News segment, and Pledge of Allegiance. Key business items include the approval of the agenda and the approval of minutes from the February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting. Personnel actions under the Consent Agenda involve numerous resignations and contracts/letters of intent for staff transfers and new hires across various roles including teaching, coaching, and administrative positions. Financial matters include the Secretary's Report and Bills, monthly treasurer's report, and board bills. Action items for consideration involve approving the FY27 Participation Agreement with Iowa LGRP, accepting a bid for a new Dishwasher at the Middle School, approving sharing agreements with Wayne Community School District for administrative positions (HR Director, Curriculum Director, Maintenance Director, Transportation Director), and approving the Final Pay App No. 9 and Final Acceptance Resolution for the Reynolds Field Project, as well as approving the Special Education Instructional Coach Job Description.

Key discussions during the meeting included a Focus on Education presentation by the Counselors/Social Worker regarding Capturing Kids Hearts initiative. The consent agenda involved approving resignations/terminations, accepting contracts/letters of intent for personnel actions, including new kindergarten teachers and a coach. Action items included the approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution for 2026-2027, a motion to invite the City and Johnson Foundation to a joint work session, approval of an out-of-state teacher conference request to Chicago, IL, approval of a two-year agreement with Energage, and approval of a tentative District Plan with Great Prairie AEA. The Superintendent provided a report, and updates were given on upcoming property tax hearings. The board also entered and exited a closed session regarding High Quality Emergency Operations Planning.