Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Kristen Bertsch’s organization
Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
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School District Of Iola-Scandinavia Working School Board Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting addressed various operational and strategic initiatives, including updates on the district's strategic planning and referendum status. Reports were provided on building and grounds maintenance, personnel updates concerning resignations and hiring, financial budget reviews, transportation, and curriculum developments such as course guide changes. Furthermore, the board reviewed legislative policy updates and discussed new items including a student field trip and a 2026-2027 school calendar adjustment.
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School District Of Iola-Scandinavia Regular School Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed several key operational and policy matters. Discussions included public input on AI policy and technology access, as well as approvals for various fundraiser requests and donations. Administrative and committee reports provided updates on strategic plans, referendums, and departmental activities. Significant actions included approving cooperative team sponsorships for sports, authorizing international travel, implementing health insurance consortium plans, approving staff hiring, and authorizing the purchase of a handicap-accessible vehicle. Additionally, the board acted on multiple policy updates, including nondiscrimination and AI-related policies.
Aug 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
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School District Of Iola-Scandinavia Regular School Board Meeting Agenda Minutes
The board meeting covered several key business items, including the approval of an asphalt maintenance quote from Fahrner. The board approved the hiring of three volunteer coaches for cross country and football. Updates were provided on the budget, and the board reviewed and approved the Seclusion and Restraint Report for the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the board approved resolutions authorizing the school district budget to exceed revenue limits for non-recurring purposes, as well as a resolution providing for a referendum election on that question. An overnight volleyball trip was also approved.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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School District of Iola-Scandinavia Working School Board Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several operational and personnel matters. Key actions included the approval of an ice machine replacement using sponsorship funds and the hiring of new staff for Special Education and Art teaching positions. The committee also approved 2026-27 co-curricular programs and two fundraiser requests for the football team. No action was taken on several items, including asphalt maintenance quotes, a new social media policy, a seclusion and restraint report, and resolutions regarding exceeding revenue limits.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
