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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Ida Grove
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
934
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
1921600
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
4
Mascot
School mascot.
Falcons
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
153.82
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District
Key discussions during the meeting included the Head Librarian's report on elementary student utilization of library/media time, technology, and AI integration. The Superintendent reported on calendar preparation due to new state requirements for two student count days and announced upcoming negotiations for 2026-27 salaries. The board also received a presentation on the April 2027 music trip to Chicago. Action items included approving cooperative agreements for student teachers with Morningside University and the University of Northern Iowa, approving participation in the Local Government Risk Pool for natural gas usage, approving a sharing agreement for softball with River Valley CSD, approving the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2026-27, and setting dates for two public hearings for the 2026-27 Calendar and Budget.
The Board meeting addressed several key items following the call to order and pledge of allegiance. The consent agenda was approved, which included claims totaling $538,895.05 and acknowledgments of resignations from early retirees. The High School math teacher presented on curriculum collaboration efforts to address student challenges. The Superintendent reported on legislative actions concerning the state budget process, noting that the proposed supplemental aid increase would be insufficient to cover anticipated expenditures, and mentioned ongoing research into alternative health insurance options. The board set the date for Budget Hearing #1 for March 23, 2026. Furthermore, the board approved agreements for Superintendent Sharing and Human Resources Sharing with River Valley CSD for 2026-27, and approved bids for Internet/Ethernet services (ICN) and the replacement of Wifi Access Points and Cabling (Rick's Computers).
The Special Meeting agenda included the approval of the meeting agenda and the approval to replace the Fire Alarm System at the Ida Grove Elementary Building at a cost of $92,922.24, awarded to Feld Fire. Following the Special Meeting, the Work Session focused on budgetary items, including historical data, enrollment projections, current and projected revenues and expenditures, and unspent authorized budget, with Mr. Alexander presenting data. The board also continued discussions regarding the possibility of establishing a school-sponsored soccer program.
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