Minutes of a Regular Meeting of The Board of Directors of the United Community School District March 16, 2026

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of The Board of Directors of the United Community School District March 16, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The United Community School District Board of Education held a regular board meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026, in the United Community Library. Members present included President Jon Davis, Vice President Lori Weyhrich, Rachael Gross, Ben Hershey, and Kathy Toms. The meeting was ca led to order by President Davis at 6:00 p.m. Others present were Superintendent Heather Holm, Board Secretary Jenn Meinecke and guests. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Hershey moved to approve the agenda as presented. Toms seconded. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2026-2027 CALENDAR A public hearing was opened on the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar, featuring 173 days of instructional days with classes beginning on Monday, August 24, 2026. The hearing was closed with no comments. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no requests for public comment. REVIEW OF DISTRICT GOALS President Davis reviewed the three district goals: (1) Student Learning, (2) School District Culture, (3) Resource Management. ADMISTRATOR REPORTS Superintendent Holm provided updates on Resource Management and Student Learning & Culture. Year-to-date expenditures total $4,353,405, or 46.82% of the $9,297,357 certified budget, compared to 36.39% at this time last year. Fund balances remain strong across all accounts: General $2,952,876; Management $1,369,563; SAVE $1,066,986; PPEL $788,948; Nutrition $270,750; Preschool $405,473. The K-12 Desk Audit was returned with no corrections. Ms. Holm also noted that 6th grade students will visit Ames and Boone on March 24, with a parent informational night scheduled the same evening. Ms. Holm shared Principal Brimeyer's updates in her absence. United held successful Parent/Teacher Conferences on March 11 and 13. ISASP testing for Grades 3–6 is planned for mid-April. School Technology Technician, Sarah Kearney will attend the March 23 Guiding Coalition meeting to gather input on student devices for next year. The 2026 Reading Month fundraiser raised approximately $8,650 for the PTO. Planning continues for the four-week "Camp Comet" summer school program, which typically serves about 30 students with eight instructors and prioritizes students who are at-risk or below grade-level benchmarks. Transportation is available as needed, and the program continues to show strong academic and social-emotional benefits. DISCUSSION/INFORMATION Summer School Plans: The Board received an overview of early program considerations, and additional details will be brought forward as planning continues. Class Size Update: The Board reviewed the anticipated enrollment numbers and will continue monitoring projections as registration and staffing plans develop. Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2027: The Board reviewed the recommended financial plan, including projected revenues, expenditures, and key assumptions guiding the proposal. OLD BUSINESS Motion Referred to Buildings and Grounds Committee - Purchase of Truck and Plow Attachment: Hershey motioned to approve the Buildings and Grounds Committee recommendation to move forward with the purchase at a cost not to exceed $45,000, and to sell the existing tractor to help offset the expense. Toms seconded. Motion carried 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Budget Adjustment (Guarantee) Resolution for 2026-2027: Gross motioned to approve the public hearing date and time of March 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the 2026-2027 school calendar. Toms seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Set Public Hearing on FY27 Budget Adoption: Toms motioned to approve the public hearing on the FY27 Budget Adoption for Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the United Library. Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. 2026-2027 Calendar: Weyhrich motioned to approve the 2026-2027 school calendar as presented. Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Communication Services Agreement with Donovan Group: Gross motioned to approve the renewal agreement with The Donovan group for social media creation and crisis communications support for $1,500 per month from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Toms seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Wellness Board Policy and Regulation - 2nd Reading & Rescinds: Gross motioned to approve the 2nd reading and adoption of Policy 507.9, Regulation 507.9-R (1) and rescind Regulations 507.9-R (2) – 507.9-R (6). Hershey seconded. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA Toms motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Bills: 03162026 Accounts Payable. Financials: February 2026 Financial Reports: Cash Flow Report 02282026, Balance Sheet 02282026, Certified Budget Report 02282026. Meeting Minutes: 02/16/2026 Meeting Minutes. Open Enrollment Requests: Open Enrolled In: Kingston M. Hackney K Boone 2026-27; Case T. Haberer K Boone 2026-27; Wyatt Nielsen 1 Stratford 2026-27; Paxton Nielsen 1 Stratford 2026-27; Elijah Burdess 3 Boone 2026-27; Briggs Stanley-Wallace Drietz K Ames 2026-27. Open Enrolled Out: Theodora Eve Zenor K Gilbert 2026-27; Theodora Eve Zenor K Ames 2026-27; Alder Thorsbakken 1 Ames 2026-27; 4Ryla Thorsbakken 4 Ames 2026-27; Roran Thorsbakken 4 Ames 2026-27; Kane James Lindren 5 Boone 2026-27; Katherine Kruse 6 Ogden 2026-27; Harlan M Trammell 9 Ballard 2026-27; Ryelynn R Trammell 9 Ballard 2026-27; Josey Kirkpatrick K Madrid 2026-27; Lila Anne Irlmeier 6 Gilbert 2026-27; Everett Joseph Irlmeier 8 Gilbert 2026-27; Micah J Faisal 4 Gilbert 2026-27; Shams M Faisal 7 Gilbert 2026-27; Micah Joel Reeves K Ames 2026-27. Personnel: Lane change requests for 2026-2027: Claire Skinner: BA+30 to MA; Dawn Owen: BA to BA+15; Amanda Ndiadia: BA to BA+30; Kim Macalaster-Klapprodt: BA to BA+15; Rachel Anderson: BA+15 to MA. Resignations: Alexis Keller – Special Education Teacher, Addison Konz – Preschool Teacher. New Contracts: Michael Gibson – Bus Driver; Makayla Spaid – Special Education Teacher (2026-2027); Taylor Nuehring – Preschool Teacher (2026-2027). ADJOURN There was no further business for consideration. Toms motioned to adjourn the meeting. Gross seconded. The meeting adjourned at 6:51p.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 AHLERS & CONNEY, PC 71.00 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY 1683.66 BOONE ACE HARDWARE 113.71 BOONE COUNTY HOSPITAL 174.00 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO 56.56 CENTER FOR RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS, INC 662.94 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING 2954.00 CLARION DISTRIBUTING LLC 125.00 DMACC 240.00 DONOVAN GROUP 1500.00 DOOR & FENCE STORE INC 96.00 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION 157.18 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 295.50 FAREWAY STORES 17.70 GANNETT IOWA LOCALIQ 595.00 GARBAGE GUYS 595.00 HEARTLAND AEA 10302.10 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER 37.70 IOWA SCHOOL BUSINESS OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS LLC 5347.48 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFO SERVICE 160.00 MARTIN BROTHERS DISTRIBUTING CO INC 4194.47 MENARDS AMES 130.43 MIDLAND POWER CO-OP 10218.65 NELSON MEDIA CO 3400.00 OXEN TECHNOLOGY 1484.00 ROBINSON TRUCK AND TRAILER REPAIR LLC 1802.64 ROTELLAS ITALIAN BAKERY INC 386.56 ROTO ROOTER SEWER & DRAIN 1104.95 STAPLES OIL CO INC 739.88 TRANE US INC 14915.32 VAN-WALL EQUIPMENT INC 16700.00 VERIZON WIRELESS 93.36 WW GRANGER INC 989.74 WALSH DOOR & HARDWARE CO 315.00 TOTAL 83,193.68 April 2 2026 LIOW0489414