# 12357166 Waukee Community School District Regular Meeting 05/11/2026 06:00 PM Waukee District Office - Board Room 560 SE University Ave Waukee, IA 50263 MEETING MINUTES The YouTube stream will be available for this meeting. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4neFl7-D92wM3jFwDDa1Kg/live Attendance Voting Members Wendy Marsh, Board Member Michael Schrodt, Board Member Jaime Secory, Vice President Armel Traore dit Nignan, President Michael Trettin, Board Member Kate Boonstra, Board Member Becky Lachenmaier, Board Member Non-Voting Members Brad Buck, Superintendent Terry Hurlburt, Associate Superintendent Brady Fleming, Associate Superintendent Sarah Enfield, Chief Financial Officer/Board Treasurer Kirk Johnson, Chief Operations Officer Kayla Choate, Executive Director of Communications Angela Countryman, Board Secretary Student Board Representatives Addax Hicks, Northwest High School Absent Roxanne Livermore, Chief Human Resources Officer Kim Tierney, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Amulya Kodavatiganti, Waukee High School I. Call to Order, Roll Call, Approval of Agenda The Board of Directors of Waukee Community School District met May 11, 2026 at 6:00pm. The meeting took place in the Board Room of the District Office, 560 SE University, Waukee, IA. President Traore dit Nignan called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. Chief Human Resources Officer Livermore, Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Tierney, and Student Board Representative Kodavatiganti were absent as noted above. Motion Secory, second Boonstra, to approve the agenda. Unanimously Approved. Note: Board Member Boonstra had to leave the meeting at 7:14pm during the Closed Session. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Approve Consent Agenda A. Guiding Policies B. Attachments for Reference 1. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Directors 2. Personnel Report 3. Open Enrollment 4. Financial Reports a. PCARD - March b. ACH - March c. Donations - March d. Cash Balances - March e. Financial Report - March f. Outstanding Fee Report 5. Accounts Payable 6. Contracts, Agreements, Donations, and Grants a. Contracts b. Donations and Grants 7. Pay Applications 8. Field Trips C. Action Required President Traore dit Nignan asked if there were any items that a Board Member would like to pull for comment, question or a separate vote. Board Member Trettin requested that contract 6. Carrier Access be removed from the consent agenda for separate vote. Motion made by: Jaime Secory to approve contract 6. Carrier Access. Motion seconded by: Kate Boonstra. Voting results: Kate Boonstra, Becky Lachenmaier, Wendy Marsh, Michael Schrodt, Jaime Secory, Armel Traore dit Nignan - Yes. Michael Trettin - Abstain. Motion carried. Subsequent Motion made by: Jaime Secory to approve the consent agenda minus the removed contract 6. noted above. Motion seconded by: Kate Boonstra. Voting results: Unanimously Approved. IV. Reports from Student Board Representatives Addax Hicks, Northwest High School Student Board Representative, provided information on Girls Golf, Boys Tennis, Girls and Boys Soccer, Girls and Boys Track, and Band activities and achievements. In Amulya's absence, Addax also provided information on Waukee High School Boys Tennis, Girls Golf, Senior Show Off Day, Boys and Girls Soccer, and Boys and Girls Track activities and achievements. V. Celebrate Success/Good News • Both high schools celebrated Decision Day as students wore gear representing their future plans and reflected on their K–12 journey ahead of graduation. • Community Transition Center and Job Readiness students shared their accomplishments and workforce experiences with employers, staff, and family members during the annual CTC showcase. • Grant Ragan’s 5th graders completed a 16-mile round-trip bike ride to Dallas Center and back, supported by 60 volunteers and school efforts to ensure every student had a bike and helmet. • May is School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to our Board Members for their leadership, service, and commitment to students, staff, and the community. • Representatives from the Waukee Community Schools Foundation announced the following recipients of the 2026 Scholarship Program. Each student will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their post-secondary goals. o Colt Schipper - Waukee High School o Abby Welch - Waukee High School o Marissa Kleitsch - Northwest High School o Sarah Wigton - Northwest High School VI. Communication from the Public - three (3) minutes per speaker • Anthony Daye, Waukee — expressed appreciation to the Board Members for their service. VII. Reports from the President of the Board of Education and the Superintendent A. Discussion Items 1. Legislative Updates Dr. Buck provided an overview of the property tax legislation adopted during the 2026 legislative session. 2. Strategic Plan Update Dr. Brad Buck provided updates regarding the District's Strategic Plan priorities. B. Action Item 1. Approve Consent Agreement for Student Long Term Suspension That the Board of Directors approve the Consent Agreement for Student Long Term Suspension Motion made by: Jaime Secory Motion seconded by: Kate Boonstra Voting results: Unanimously Approved VIII. Committee Reports A. Report of the Policy Committee 1. Approve 2026-27 Beyond the Bell, Wee Care, Little Learners Club, Silver Cord, and Athletics Coach Handbooks That the Board of Directors approve the 2026-27 Beyond the Bell, Wee Care, Little Learners Club, Silver Cord, and Athletics Coach Handbooks as presented. Motion made by: Kate Boonstra Motion seconded by: Jaime Secory Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Approve First Reading of Policies 507.2, 507.2-R(1), 603.2, 603.2-R(0), 605.4, 605.4-R(0), 702.22, 901.3, 902.1, 902.2, 902.3, 902.4, 902.5, 1005.6 That the Board of Directors approve the First Reading of Policies 507.2, 507.2-R(1), 603.2, 603.2-R(0), 605.4, 605.4-R(0), 702.22, 901.3, 902.1, 902.2, 902.3, 902.4, 902.5, 1005.6 as presented. Motion made by: Kate Boonstra Motion seconded by: Jaime Secory Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Report of the Financial Services Committee 1. Approve FY26 Proposed Budget Amendment Publication and Set Public Hearing for May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm That the Board of Directors approve the FY26 Proposed Budget Amendment Publication and Set a Public Hearing for May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm as presented. Motion made by: Michael Trettin Motion seconded by: Wendy Marsh Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Approve FY26/27 Athletic Pay Rates That the Board of Directors approve the FY26/27 Athletic Pay Rates as presented. Motion made by: Michael Trettin Motion seconded by: Wendy Marsh Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. Approve Financial Institutions as Depositories That the Board of Directors approve the following financial institutions as depositories for the Waukee Community School District, with maximum balances as listed: • Green State Credit Union, as a depository with a maximum balance of $100 million • ISJIT, as a depository with a maximum balance of $200 million • UMB, as a depository with a maximum balance of $80 million • Bank Iowa, as a depository with a maximum balance of $50 million Motion made by: Michael Trettin Motion seconded by: Wendy Marsh Voting results: Yes: Wendy Marsh Abstain: Michael Schrodt Yes: Jaime Secory Yes: Armel Traore dit Nignan Yes: Michael Trettin Yes: Kate Boonstra Yes: Becky Lachenmaier 4. Approve FY26/27 Positions That the Board of Directors approve the FY26/27 Positions as presented. Motion made by: Michael Trettin Motion seconded by: Wendy Marsh Voting results: Unanimously Approved a. 1.0 FTE Assistant CTSO (HOSA - extra duty) - WILC b. 2.0 FTE Tech Assistant Activities Streaming - WHS & NWHS c. 1.0 FTE Assistant CTSO (FBLA - extra duty) - WHS d. 1.0 FTE Robotics Sponsor (extra duty) - WILC e. 1.0 FTE 8th Grade Assistant Football Coach - SMS/TMS f. 1.0 FTE 9th Grade Assistant Football Coach - PVS g. 4.0 FTE Advisory Facilitators - TMS, SMS, WMS, NMS h. Organizational Change: 1.0 FTE Child Care Curriculum Specialist to 1.0 FTE Child Care Manager i. Organizational Change: 2.0 FTE Custodian (WHS & NWHS) to 2.0 FTE Lead Custodians (WHS & NWHS) j. Organizational Change: 1.0 FTE Benefits Analyst to 1.0 FTE Payroll and Benefits Manager C. Report of the Capital Projects Committee 1. Public Hearing Regarding the Approval of the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and the Estimate of Total Cost for the Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2 Public Improvement Plans Project At 6:44pm President Traore dit Nignan declared the time for Public Hearing for the purpose of receiving oral or written comments regarding the Approval of the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and the Estimate of Total Cost for the Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2 Public Improvement Plans Project. Hearing none, the Public Hearing closed at 6:44pm. a. Deliberation on Public Hearing 2. Approve Resolution Formally Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and the Estimate of Total Cost for the Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2 Public Improvement Plans Project That the Board of Directors approve the Resolution Formally Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and the Estimate of Total Cost for the Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2 Public Improvement Plans Project as presented. Motion made by: Michael Schrodt Motion seconded by: Michael Trettin Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. Approve Resolution Making Award of Contract for the Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2 Public Improvement Plans Project That the Board of Directors Approve the Resolution Making Award of Contract for the Landing at Kettlestone Plat 2 Public Improvement Plans Project as presented. Motion made by: Michael Schrodt Motion seconded by: Michael Trettin Voting results: Unanimously Approved Bid awarded to McGreger Corporation for $941,442. 4. Approve Substantial Completion for the Brookview Elementary Pavement Maintenance Project That the Board of Directors approve Substantial Completion for the Brookview Elementary Pavement Maintenance Project as presented. Motion made by: Michael Schrodt Motion seconded by: Michael Trettin Voting results: Unanimously Approved 5. Approve Substantial Completion for the Woodland Hills Elementary North Parking Lot Reconstruction Project That the Board of Directors approve Substantial Completion for the Woodland Hills Elementary North Parking Lot Reconstruction Project as presented. Motion made by: Michael Schrodt Motion seconded by: Michael Trettin Voting results: Unanimously Approved 6. Approve Change Order #8: Waukee High School Fine Arts Addition & Renovations - $12,357.18 That the Board of Directors approve Change Order #8: Waukee High School Fine Arts Addition & Renovations - $12,357.18 as presented. Motion made by: Michael Schrodt Motion seconded by: Michael Trettin Voting results: Unanimously Approved IX. Board Reports and Issues for Preliminary Consideration X. Closed Session in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session That the Board of Directors enter into Closed Session in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. ROLL CALL VOTE Motion made by: Jaime Secory Motion seconded by: Kate Boonstra Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Wendy Marsh Yes: Michael Schrodt Yes: Jaime Secory Yes: Armel Traore dit Nignan Yes: Michael Trettin Yes: Kate Boonstra Yes: Becky Lachenmaier Time entered closed session: 6:48pm. A. Reconvene in Open Session That the Board of Directors adjourn closed session and reconvene in open session at 7:16pm. Motion made by: Jaime Secory Motion seconded by: Michael Trettin XI. Adjournment That the Board of Directors adjourn at 7:17pm. Motion made by: Jaime Secory Motion seconded by: Michael Trettin Voting results: Unanimously Approved Board President Board Secretary (Published in the Dallas County News on 06/04/2026. 1T)