Boone Community School District
Regular Board Meeting
05/11/2026 06:30 PM
Boone High School Board Room
500 7th Street
Boone, IA 50036
MEETING MINUTES
Voting Members
Pat Thieben, Board President
Matt Elthon, Board Member
Neil Nerem, Board Member
Dr. Nancy Woods, Board Member
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I. Opening
A. Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by President Thieben at 6:30 p.m.
B. Consideration of Agenda
Move action items G & H to be first and second action items.
Motion made by: Matt Elthon
Motion seconded by: Neil Nerem
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
C. Public Comment - Board Policy 213
No public comments were received.
II. Consent Agenda - Routine Business
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Personnel Recommendations
C. Financials and Claims
D. Donations, Grants & Bequests
E. Other Consent Agenda Items
F. Interagency Contracts/Agreements/MOU's
G. Action Required
Motion to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion made by: Matt Elthon
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
III. Discussion Items
A. School Board Recognition Month
Superintendent Trepa publicly recognized the BCSD school board members during School Board Appreciation Month. Each board member voluntarily puts in many hours of time each month serving our students, faculty and community. We deeply appreciate and recognize their dedication to student success!
B. Classroom Clinic
A representative from Classroom Clinic was present to share data regarding the mental health services provided to students during the 2025-2026 school year.
C. Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress Summary (ISASP)
Dr. Jill Janes shared growth data from spring ISASP. Note: Proficiency levels are undergoing a state review. ISASP proficiency data will be shared once levels are set in the fall.
D. Advertising, Sponsorship and Naming Rights
Superintendent Trepa and the Board discussed advertising, promotion and naming rights regarding District facilities and property. As the District continues to consider additional funding streams, two policies were reviewed and direction sought.
E. Critical Incident Mapping Services - GeoComm
The state has previously contracted with GeoComm, a third-party vendor, to provide critical incident mapping services to schools in Iowa. This service includes a detailed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) map of schools, including indoors, and mapping software for use during emergency incidents in and around schools. The State of Iowa discontinued funding on April 30, 2026. Dr. Trepa shared with the board that Boone County Superintendents are reaching out to county officials and law enforcement to see if they will help fund GeoComm since the state stopped paying for it.
IV. Action Items
A. Graduating Class of 2026 Approval
Recommend approval of the Class of 2026 graduates as presented pending completion of all graduation requirements.
Motion made by: Neil Nerem
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
B. Out of State Professional Learning: National Talented & Gifted Conference
Recommend approval for the proposed out-of-state professional learning as presented.
Motion made by: Neil Nerem
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
C. Bound Contract
Recommendation to approve the renewal of the agreement with Bound for the 2026-2027 school year as presented.
Motion made by: Matt Elthon
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
D. School Resource Officer 28E Agreement
Recommend approval of the 28E agreement as presented.
Motion made by: Neil Nerem
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
E. Debt Collection Services Agreement
Recommend approval of the collection services agreement as presented.
Motion made by: Neil Nerem
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
F. Bus Bids
Recommend approval of the purchase of one 77 passenger bus in the amount of $168,315 from Hoglund Bus Company.
Motion made by: Matt Elthon
Motion seconded by: Neil Nerem
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
G. Approve Construction Documents & Establish Bid Date HS Parking Lot
Recommend approving the construction documents and establishing a Bid Date of June 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to receive bids for the Boone HS Parking Lot Improvements Phase 2 project. Direct the Board Secretary to publish the Notice to Bidders.
Motion made by: Matt Elthon
Motion seconded by: Neil Nerem
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
H. Set Public Hearing for Boone HS Parking Lot Improvements Ph2 project
Motion to establish a public hearing on June 15th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. for the Boone High School Parking Lot Improvements Ph2 project.
Motion made by: Neil Nerem
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
I. Set Public Hearing for 2025-2026 Certified Budget Amendment
Motion to establish a public hearing on Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. for the 2025-2026 certified budget amendment.
Motion made by: Neil Nerem
Motion seconded by: Matt Elthon
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
V. Board Policy
A. Second Reading of Board Policies
Recommend approval as presented for the following:
Policy 507.10: Wellness Policy
Policy 507.10-R(1): Wellness Policy - Regulation
Motion made by: Matt Elthon
Motion seconded by: Neil Nerem
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
VI. Superintendent's Report
A. Reminders
VII. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Motion made by: Neil Nerem
Motion seconded by: Dr. Nancy Woods
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
VIII. Exempt Session for Negotiations
Paulette Newbold, Board Secretary
Published in the Boone News Republican on June 4, 2026 (1T)
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