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Oct 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included several key items such as the review and approval of the policy manual, personnel reports, and various agreements involving professional development services, special education funding transfers, and venue arrangements. Additionally, the board approved several construction-related change orders for projects at Washington High School and Jefferson High School, awarded a contract for skywalk panel replacements, and finalized membership approvals for the School Improvement Advisory Committee and Audit Committee. Administrative actions included receiving the Cedar Rapids Community School Foundation progress report, requesting modified allowable growth for LEP costs, and passing a resolution in opposition to Iowa Constitution Amendment 1.
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Cedar Rapids Community School District Board of Education Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered a wide range of items, including the approval of various financial reports such as claims, receipts, disbursements, and cash balances. Several agreements and partnerships were ratified, including the TAP Program with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services, collaborations with the Children's Theatre of Cedar Rapids, the Pick a Better Snack Program, and a college navigator MOU. The board awarded contracts for multiple projects, including HVAC rebuilds at Kennedy High School and numerous change orders for construction projects at Jefferson and Washington High Schools. Administrative actions included a request for the School Budget Review Committee regarding a special education negative balance and the approval of a reconfiguration for the school bell schedule and transportation.
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Education Regular Meeting
The meeting included student and staff highlights, recognizing student accomplishments and an interim principal. Discussion topics covered public input regarding Educational Support Personnel Salary Supplement funding and concerns about hiring bonuses for new bus drivers compared to retention efforts. Board reports included updates on policy and compliance, legislative advocacy, and the Superintendent's Strategic Plan, specifically regarding reconfiguration and certified staffing. The Superintendent also provided an update on the positive impact of freshman academies on attendance and office referrals, and announced upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education meeting focused on key governance and administrative items. The board approved a professional services agreement for a bell time study with Transfinder. Additionally, the board held closed sessions pursuant to state code to deliberate on open enrollment applications for exit, followed by consideration and action on these applications in open session.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
