Karla Geyer

The meeting agenda included opening activities recognizing achievements in Girls & Boys State Wrestling, Boys State Swimming, and Boys State Bowling. Key components of the meeting were the Public Forum, Approval of the Agenda, and the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of minutes from previous meetings, receiving various financial reports (Cash Balances, Balance Sheet, Revenue/Expenditure Summaries, CD Investment Detail), payment of bills, the Personnel Report, approval of Open Enrollment, Fundraiser Requests, various agreements (Meals from the Heartland, Streetsmarts Drivers Education Renewal, Prom Zoo Agreement Amendment), and Teacher Education/Practicum Agreements with the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Simpson College, and Morningside University, as well as a Soccer Heartland Sports Properties Turf Rental Agreement. The agenda also included Board Subcommittee Reports, a Public Hearing regarding the 2026-2027 Master School Calendar, and policy reviews focusing on the 700 Series policies related to financial matters. Action Items focused on finalizing the 2026-2027 Master School Calendar, Student Fees, Insurance Changes, and various Salary Schedules for 2026-2027 and 2025-2026, as well as change orders for the Baseball/Softball Project and curriculum adoptions for Grade 7 and 8 ELA and High School ELA materials purchases, and a Tools of the Mind agreement, and Transitional Kindergarten Furniture. The session concluded with updates and a Closed Session requested by the Superintendent to review goals and performance.

The session included a Work Session with the Donovan Group focused on an Overview of the Bond Referendum Process. The subsequent Regular Board Meeting agenda covered opening activities such as recognition for the Robo Warriors and State Speech participants. The meeting proceeded with the Public Forum, agenda approval, and consent agenda approvals, which included items such as the Personnel Report, Open Enrollment, Fundraiser Requests, a rental contract with Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa, the Annual Panorama Quote for SEL Survey, and a request for the Norwalk Dance Team to compete out of state. Presentations included a Buildings and Grounds Report. Policy Reviews covered several items in the 700 series policies, including fund transfers, governmental accounting practices, budget planning, and investments. Discussion items involved the Proposed Tax Notice Review, a TLC Update, and the 2026-2027 Master School Calendar. Action items slated for approval included the High School Roof Replacement AIA, School Bus Purchase, Music Curriculum Cycle Purchases, and CTE - Applied Science/STEM Purchase Cycle.

The regular board meeting agenda included an opening activity by a representative, a Public Forum limited to thirty minutes total, and approval of the agenda. The Consent Agenda covered the approval of minutes from the January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting and January 26, 2026 Special Meeting, receiving financial reports including cash balances and budget summaries, payment of late and current bills, the Personnel Report, Open Enrollment review, and Fundraiser Requests. Presentations included the Audit Presentation and reports from Board Subcommittees. The agenda featured a Public Hearing for the High School Roofing Project. Discussion items focused on the 2025-2026 DCAP. Action items involved setting presenters for the Learners and Leaders Conference, approving Art Curriculum Cycle Purchases, setting dates for the Calendar Public Hearing and a board retreat, reviewing the 2026-2027 Staffing & Budget Plan, awarding bids for the High School Roofing Project, receipt of the FY25 Certified Audit Report, and approving an On Call Janitorial Services Agreement. The meeting concluded with a Quarterly Closed Session to discuss Superintendent Goals and personnel competency matters.

The meeting was structured as a Work Session followed immediately by a Regular Board Meeting. The Work Session agenda included a presentation by RSP and a presentation from Representative Samantha Fett. The Regular Board Meeting included opening activities featuring a presentation from Lakewood, a Public Forum session, and approval of the agenda and consent agenda items. Consent agenda items covered personnel reports, open enrollment, and fundraiser requests. The meeting also included a segment on Policy Reviews, specifically second readings for numerous Board Policies related to background checks, board meeting procedures, public participation, and records. Discussion items focused on the 2026-2027 Draft Master Calendar, the School Budget Process & Timeline Review, and the 2026-2027 Staffing & Budget Plan Review. Action items involved approving an On Call Custodial Service Agreement, a First Amendment to a Real Estate Purchase Agreement, updated requirements for a Special Education Teacher Annual Stipend, an action related to Varsity Tutors Live tutoring, and addressing a Weather Make Up Day for February 16th.

The meeting commenced with opening activities, including a presentation by the State Dance Team, followed by a Public Forum segment. Key agenda items included the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which covered approving previous minutes (excluding the current meeting's minutes), receiving various financial reports for December 2025 (cash balances, balance sheet, revenue/expenditure summaries, CD investment details), and approving payment for December late bills and January 12, 2026 Board bills. Personnel matters, open enrollment updates, and fundraiser requests were presented. The board also reviewed contracts with Desired State LLC and Sue Schirmer Consulting. Presentations included the introduction of the New Student School Board Representative and various Board Subcommittee Reports. Policy Reviews involved a first reading of multiple board policies (including BP418, BP210 series, BP211, BP212 series, BP213 series, BP215, BP216, and BP217 series). Discussion focused on the 2026-2027 Draft Master Calendar. Action items included approvals for the Donovan Group Bond Referendum Support Contract, AppCentri Contract, 2025-2026 Title I Budget, High School Roofing Project Construction Documents, Transportation Building AIA Agreement with SVPA, Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc Private Nursing MOU, Cognitive Coaching Agreement, and the Frontline Evaluation Module.