Gilbert Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board 06/22/2026 06:00 PM District Office Board Room 200 E. Mathews Drive Gilbert, IA 50105 MEETING MINUTES

Gilbert Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board 06/22/2026 06:00 PM District Office Board Room 200 E. Mathews Drive Gilbert, IA 50105 MEETING MINUTES The Regular Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Nathan Kerns. The following members of the board answered the roll call: Josh Bennett, Nathan Kerns, Mindy Rash and Andrew Ricklefs. Absent: Jerud Thompson Visitors: Stephen Manus, Denovo and Dr. Justin Johnson Approval of Agenda Motion made by: Mindy Rash Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Public Forum There were no items. ORAL REPORTS Announcements/Celebrations Introduction of New Asst. High School Principal for 2026-2027 School Year - Dr. Justin Johnson, the newly appointed Assistant High School Principal, was present to introduce himself to the Board. The Board extended a warm welcome to Dr. Johnson as he joins the Gilbert Community School District. End of Year Celebration The board extended its appreciation to Carrie Clark for her assistance in the celebration, along with all the staff assisting in the celebration, and Jerud Thompson for addressing the staff on their behalf. Dan Woodin and Educator of the Year Award RecipientsES - Angie Klunder; IS - Lucky Kim; MS - Hannah Schmidt; HS - Ian SmithEducator of the Year - Graham Lundt Facilities Reports Facilities Projects Update - CMBA and Denovo Stephen Manus of Denovo provided the board with a brief update on current construction projects, along with a summary of the several change orders on the agenda for approval. Consider/Approve All Star Change Order #3 for the Gilbert CSD New Primary Project Net Add $3,140.00 Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve Con-Struct Change Order #4 for the Gilbert CSD New Primary Project Net Add $97,185.68 Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve RH Grabau Change Order #4 for the Gilbert CSD Additions at HS Project Net Add $2,930.00 Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve Reliable1 Change Order #1 for the Gilbert CSD Additions at HS Project Net Add $1,524.44 Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve Con-Struct Change Order #1 for the Gilbert CSD MS & Intermediate Project Net Add $73,625.00 Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve Seedorff Change Order #1 for the Gilbert CSD MS & Intermediate Project Net Add $5,394.01 Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve RH Grabau Change Order #1 for the Gilbert CSD MS & Intermediate Project Net Add $8,461.00 Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Garage Sale at Gilbert Elementary Update - June 6, 2026 Secretary Hopkins provided a brief update on the Elementary Garage Sale, which generated approximately $4,000. Administrator Reports The Board received the Department Updates Report. Mental Wellness Written Report - Lindsey Good Teresa Belden, Employee Services Manager for EFR Employee & Family Resources, will be at the back-to-school staff meeting to provide information regarding the district's Employee Assistance Program. Board Reports 2026-27 Student Representative - Isaac Holtan SF2472 - Property Tax Reform Legislation Adoption Secretary Hopkins and Matt Patton, Interim Superintendent, provided the board with a brief update on the new Iowa Property Tax Reform. It is estimated that Gilbert will see an estimated reduction in SAVE revenue of ($10,561,744) from 2027 through 2051. The SAVE was extended until 2071, instead of sunsetting in 2051. With these new Iowa Property Tax Reform changes, S&P placed all Iowa school districts with rated SAVE Bonds outstanding (112 districts) on credit-watch negative for possible downgrade in credit rating. Gilbert is currently at an A+/Stable rating, but will most likely be moved to an A+/Watch Negative rating. Policy Committee UpdateNeed to set a Committee Meeting Date for July The committee will be meeting at the end of July and will bring the policies to the August board meeting. 2026-27 Board Meeting Schedule The board reviewed the 2026-27 Board Meeting Schedule. 2027 IASB Legislative Priorities - Pick Five (5) The board will review and email Secretary Hopkins their top five (5) by August 5th. The board will vote for the top 5 at the August 10 regular board meeting, along with the Board Delegate. Review and email Gail Hopkins your top 5 by August 5thAugust 10th Board Meeting - Appoint a Board Delegate to Attend the Delegate Assembly in November OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESSConsideration and Possible Approval of the Real Estate Purchase Agreement for Property Located near GW Carver Ave. and 180th Street, Gilbert, IA to be Used for the Consideration of a Transportation Facility Andrew Ricklefs provided a brief update on the potential purchase of land. The purchase agreement is currently being reviewed and has not been signed. Since there is not a signed purchase agreement, a motion was made to table action until the July 13 regular board meeting. Motion made by: Mindy Rash Motion seconded by: Andrew Ricklefs Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve 5-Year Athletic Trainer Services Agreement with McFarland Clinic, P.C. 7.1.26-6.30.31 Motion made by: Josh Bennett Motion seconded by: Mindy Rash Voting results: Unanimously Approved Consider/Approve 2026-27 School Fees and Food Service Prices Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Mindy Rash Voting results: Unanimously Approved Financial Reports Summary May 31, 2026 Financials Secretary Hopkins briefly reviewed the May Financial Reports. CONSENT AGENDA Recommend approval of the consent agenda items. Motion made by: Andrew Ricklefs Motion seconded by: Josh Bennett Voting results: Unanimously Approved Grant Wood AEA Infinite Campus Support Agreement 7.1.26-6.30.27DMACC Selected Training Received in Vocational Education Agreements (STRIVE) 2026-2027ISU Teacher Education Service Agreement 7.1.26-7.1.29 Minutes of May 11, 2026 and June 3, 2026 Meetings Bills Financial Reports PersonnelResignations/Retirements/Terminations: Dani Behrens, MS Special Education Teacher, End of 2025-26 School Year Kari Broer, PS Special Education Associate, End of 2025-26 School Year Tammy Bridwell, ES/IS Nurse Associate, End of 2025-26 School Year Madison Dunn, Asst. HS Girls Wrestling Coach, Asst. MS Volleyball Coach, End of 2025-26 School Year Jennifer Maguire, Junior Class Sponsor, End of 2025-26 School Year Tiffany Nuckolls, HS Spring Play Director, End of 2025-26 School Year Wesley Onken, Asst. HS Softball Coach, End of 2026 Summer Troy Staudt, Spring Esports Sponsor, End of 2025-26 School Year Samuel Vanderpool, Co-Associate & Co-Asst. HS Baseball Coach, End of 2026 Summer Support Staff Contract Assignments/Changes 2026-27 School Year: Jennifer Burt, IS Library Associate 3.5 hrs/day @ $15.00/hr Certified Staff Contract/Changes 2026-27 School Year: Olivia Freeborn, 1.0 FTE MS Counselor @ MS Step 8 w/5 additional days Paige Seibert, MS Sped Teacher @ MS Step 11 with a 3 yr $1,000 Signing Bonus (2026-27 thru 2028-29) Co-Curricular/Activities Staff Assignments 2026-27 School Year: Kristina Danilson, Co-Head MS Volleyball Coach - 8th Grade 1,217.50 and Co-Asst. MS Volleyball Coach - 8th Grade 812.00 William (Scott) Dryer Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach 4,058.00 Madison Dunn, Co-Head MS Volleyball Coach - 8th Grade 1,217.50 and Co-Asst. MS Volleyball Coach - 8th Grade 812.00 Angela Henderson, Head MS Volleyball Coach - 7th Grade 2,435.00 TLS Stipend Positions (PLC Leads) 2026-27 School Year: Abby Anderson, MS Science 1,500.00 Scott Auderer K-12 PE 1,500.00 John Barbier, HS Math 1,500.00 MacKenzie Bloem 3rd Grade 1,500.00 Angela Bonthuis Kindergarten 1,500.00 Everett Charlson HS Science 1,500.00 Kathleen Charlson 6th Grade 750.00 and MS ELA 1,500.00 Ashley Cooprider-Brown K-12 Music 1,500.00 Heather Currans Preschool 1,500.00 Kristina Danilson 6th Grade 750.00 Joel Franzen 8th Grade 1,500.00 Zackery Hackbarth HS ELA 1,500.00 Devan Iddings MS Special Ed 1,500.00 Laura Kautman MS SS 1,500.00 Avery Maresca 4th Grade 1,500.00 Megan McLennan 2nd Grade 1,500.00 Emily Menke 1st Grade 750.00 Carolyn Miller HS CTE 1,500.00 Lacie Moore HS Spanish 1,500.00 Nathan Moore K-12 Art 1,500.00 Halli Oberender ES Special Ed/Intervention 1,500.00 Jayd Olson 5th Grade 1,500.00 Heather Schurr HS SS 1,500.00 Michelle Skartvedt HS Special Ed 1,500.00 Angela Snider IS Special Ed 1,500.00 Aaron Thomas MS Math 1,500.00 Jennifer Thomas K-12 Counseling 1,500.00 Jody Weber 1st Grade 750.00 Lauren White 7th Grade 1,500.00 Open Enrollment Open Enrolled In: Approved: Two students from Madrid — 5th and 8th Three students from Ames — 4th, 1st, and 10th Denied: Two students from Ames — 10th grade Open Enrolled Out: Approved: One student to Ames — K Fundraisers The District Fundraiser Calendar was received. CALENDAR July 13 - 6:00 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting/Closed Session Supt. Evaluation August 10 - 6:00 p.m. - Regular Board Meeting ADJOURNMENT The regular board meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Motion made by: Josh Bennett Motion seconded by: Mindy Rash Voting results: Unanimously Approved Nathan Kerns, Board President Gail Hopkins, Board Secretary June 25 2026 LIOW0544254