Minutes of a Regular Meeting of The Board of Directors of the United Community School District October 20, 2025

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of The Board of Directors of the United Community School District October 20, 2025 CALL TO ORDER The United Community School District Board of Education held a regular board meeting on October 20, 2025, in the United Community Library. Members present included President Brenda Stanley, Vice President Lori Weyhrich, Kathy Toms and Jon Davis. The meeting was called to order by President Stanley at 6:01 pm. Others present were Superintendent Heather Holm, Board Secretary Jenn Meinecke, Principal Elyse Brimeyer, and four guests. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Davis moved to approve the agenda as presented. Toms seconded. Motion carried 4-0. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no requests for public comment. REVIEW OF DISTRICT GOALS President Stanley reviewed the three district goals: (1) Student Learning, (2) School District Culture, (3) Resource Management. ADMISTRATOR REPORTS Superintendent Holm informed the board that the new playground is scheduled to officially open October 21, 2025. The FY25 financial reports will be presented during the discussion portion of the meeting for board review. CHAMPS training, originally scheduled for October 20 was postponed due to an emergency with the trainer; a new date will be communicated once confirmed. Principal Brimeyer shared promising FAST Reading data and multi-year trends, highlighting the importance of a collaborative "village approach" to advancing student proficiency. The board reviewed the Teaching Strategies curriculum used in early childhood education. The October in-service day featured themed sessions on curriculum, instruction, and planning; upcoming events include PTO's "Trunk or Treat" on October 24, with a new low-sensory early session, and Parent-Teacher Conferences the week of November 3. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION FY25 Financial Health Report Ms. Holm shared that K–6 enrollment has declined. As a result, the district will qualify for the budget guarantee in FY27, providing temporary financial support. However, if enrollment remains low, the financial impact will be felt in FY28. In anticipation, the district will begin exploring cost-savings measures. Despite the enrollment decline, the district's financial health remains strong, positioning us to manage short-term challenges while continuing efforts to increase enrollment. Employee Relations Committee Report Ms. Holm shared that the Employee Relations Committee provided feedback on the current initiatives and the employee handbook. The committee also discussed improving field trip coordination increasing knowledge on PTO supports available. Preschool Curriculum Purchase The board discussed the need for additional early childhood curriculum materials due to the expansion of preschool classrooms. United has used the Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood curriculum for over five years, with only one complete set currently shared between two teachers. With the addition of two new preschool classrooms, three additional curriculum sets are required to ensure equitable access and instructional consistency. A quote totaling $16,461 was reviewed, which includes three full curriculum sets and two years of access to the online resource library. ACTION ITEMS 2025-2026 Strategic Plan Toms motioned to approve the 2025-2026 Strategic Plan. Weyhrich seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Request for Modified Supplemental Aid Application for FY25 Special Education Deficit Davis motioned to approve the application for Modified Supplemental Aid in the amount of $152,025.53. Toms seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood – Preschool Curriculum & Instruction Purchase Weyhrich motioned to approve the purchase of Teaching Strategies for Early Childhood curriculum for $16,461. Toms seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Discontinuation of Sharing Agreement for SBO with Ogden CSD Davis motioned to approve the discontinuation of the sharing agreement with Ogden CSD for the SBO. Weyhrich seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Disposition of Obsolete Equipment Davis motioned to approve the disposition of obsolete equipment. Weyhrich seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Board Policy Updates Weyhrich motioned to approve the IASB recommended updates: 208-Board Committees; 208 R1-Board Committees-Regulation; 401.01-Equal Employment Opportunity; 502.07-Student Substance Use; 507.05-Emergency Plans and Drills. Davis seconded. Motion carried 4-0. CONSENT AGENDA Weyhrich motioned to approved Consent Agenda as presented. Davis seconded. Motion carried 4-0. Personnel The following personnel changes were approved: New hire Alexis Keller, Special Education Teacher $51,000. Open Enrollment Requests During the 2025–2026 school year, three students were approved for open enrollment out of the district to Ames for the 2026–2027 school year: Noah Anthony Welch (3rd), Mohamed Hamed Sayed Hamed (3rd), and Adham Hamed Sayed Hamed (6th). Bills 10/20/2025 Board Meeting Payables Secure Shred Solutions, LLC – Renewal Service Contract Agreement The Board approved a renewal of the Secure Shred Solutions, LLC. Meeting Minutes 09/15/2025 Annual Board Meeting Minutes 09/15/2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes 09/30/2025 Work Session Board Meeting Minutes BOARD TALKING POINTS Board President Stanley invited each member to share one reflection on the meeting and conducted a get-to-know-you activity. ADJOURN There was no further business for consideration. Toms motioned to adjourn the meeting. Weyhrich seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. The meeting documents, and full text of motions, resolutions or policies considered at this meeting are on file in the Board Secretary's Office. /Jenn Meinecke, Secretary. CLAIMS: ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING 1981.07 BOLAND RECREATION 180794.00 BOONE ACE HARDWARE 134.07 BOONE HARDWARE 46.97 BUTLER, MAGGIE 23.10 CAPITAL CITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 5381.25 CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS, INC. 4200.00 COMMUNICATIONS INNOVATORS 3382.50 DONOVAN GROUP 1500.00 DREES HEATING & PLUMBING 1086.46 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION 157.18 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 295.50 EMC INSURANCE CO. 4135.00 FLOW READING FLUENCY 696.60 GANNETT IOWA LOCALIQ 797.44 GARBAGE GUYS 591.00 GOOD, LORI 145.00 HEARTLAND AEA 11 570.00 HOKEL MACHINE SUPPLY, INC. 81.25 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 761.81 IOWA SCHOOL BUSINESS OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS, LLC 3161.10 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFO SERVICE 112.50 ITAG 375.00 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL IOWA 736.65 MARTIN BROTHERS DISTRIBUTING CO., INC. 8036.56 MENARDS – AMES 75.81 MIDLAND POWER CO-OP 6333.97 MOSYLE CORPORATION 4,113.00 MR. FENCING 10500.00 OGDEN CSD 6757.04 OXEN TECHNOLOGY 827.00 RIEMAN MUSIC, INC. 1077.30 RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS 651.20 ROTELLAS ITALIAN BAKERY, INC. 543.01 SCHOLASTIC, INC. 309.39 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY 72.24 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC. 5454.00 STAPLES OIL CO., INC. 3031.95 VAN DIEST SUPPLY COMPANY 1087.80 VERIZON WIRELESS 88.32 WALSH DOOR & HARDWARE CO. 536.65 ZORO TOOLS, INC. 101.48 TOTAL 204021.76 November 6 2025 LIOW0400355