The meeting included the approval of an architectural services agreement for auditorium upgrades, the selection of equipment for the auditorium, and furniture contracts along with a related change order for the Miller Middle School project. The board also reviewed the certified enrollment report, discussed voluntary early retirement policies, and performed an initial review of several board policies, including those pertaining to religious expression, fraternization, and individual employee contracts.
Oct 19, 2026·Board meeting
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Marshalltown Community School District Regular Meeting
The board discussed key recognitions, including the partnership with Lennox and Operation Warm for student coat donations. Updates were provided by a student representative regarding school activities, such as an NHS blood drive, college application workshops, and recent athletic achievements. The board also engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the concept of 'belonging,' reviewing student survey data and exploring strategies like relationship mapping and 'swarming' to improve student engagement and connection within the district.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Education Regular Meeting
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.
Oct 5, 2026·Board meeting
Marshalltown Community School District Regular Board Meeting
The board meeting included a donation presentation from the Jamie Christensen Fund to support performing arts and the auditorium foundation. Recognitions were given for various employee groups, including principals, custodians, coaches, and instructional coaches. Personnel matters discussed included retirements in the transportation and food service departments. The board approved several contracts and agreements, including grant funding, software subscriptions, and maintenance services. A bus was declared obsolete for disposal due to repair costs. Additionally, the district presented a report on a pilot Kindergarten Kickoff program designed to improve student placement and family engagement.
