Minutes of a Regular Meeting of The Board of Directors of the United Community School District June 15, 2026

Minutes of a Regular Meeting of The Board of Directors of the United Community School District June 15, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The United Community School District Board of Education held a regular board meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026, in the United CSD Library. Members present included President Jon Davis, Vice President Lori Weyhrich, Rachael Gross, Ben Hershey, and Kathy Toms. The meeting was called to order by President Davis at 6:03 p.m. Others present were Superintendent Heather Holm, Board Secretary & Treasurer Jenn Meinecke and guests. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Weyhrich motioned to approve the agenda as presented. Toms seconded. Motion carried 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. REVIEW OF DISTRICT GOALS President Davis reviewed the three district goals: (1) Student Learning, (2) School District Culture, (3) Resource Management. NEW BUSINESS Anticipated Class Sizes and Staffing: Hershey motioned to approve three sections of kindergarten for 2026-2027, due to lower enrollment in Transitional Kindergarten (5 students) and higher enrollment in Kindergarten (36 students). Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. FY27 Book Fees: Toms motioned to approve the fees as presented for 2026-2027 with no change from previous year. Weyhrich seconded. Motion carried 5-0. FY27 Nutrition Rates: Hershey motioned to approve the nutrition rates as presented. Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. FY27 Nutrition Department Bids: Toms motioned to approve the low bids from Rotella Bakery and Anderson Erickson Dairy. Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. GeoComm Contract: Hershey motioned to approve the annual GeoComm contract for building mapping for $610. This agreement allows United CSD to continue with the current building mapping service through GeoComm, providing first responders precise, real-time location data during emergencies. These maps integrate with 9-1-1 systems to pinpoint incidents, showing, for example, exact classrooms and doorways. The State of Iowa previously covered the cost of services. Weyhrich seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Amendment to Contract for Transfer of State Funding: Weyhrich motioned to approve an amendment to the Heartland AEA contract to shift payments from monthly to quarterly, aligning with the State's new FY27 funding schedule. The change affects timing only and does not alter the total amount due. Hershey seconded. Motion carried 5-0. School Perceptions Survey Quote: Gross motioned to approve the quote from School Perceptions to conduct a community survey focused on the alternative calendar, whole-grade sharing, and programming options. Hershey seconded. Motion carried 5-0. BOARD POLICIES Policies to Update: Weyhrich motioned to approve the first reading of board policies listed with recommended updates: 102, 102 R (1), 202.02, 206.04, 206.03, 401.01, 406.06, 407.05, 502.07, 507.05, 708, Regulation 710 R(1), Exhibits 710-E1 and 710-E2, 803.01. Toms seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Policies to Review: Hershey motioned to approve the first reading of policies listed for review: 200.01, 210.08, 212.01, 604.09. Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Policies to Rescind: Toms motioned to approve rescinding Policy 504.03 and Regulation 504.03-R(1). Weyhrich seconded. Motion carried 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA Weyhrich motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Toms seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Bills: Invoice Listing Summary Payables 06/15/2026 Financials: May 2026 Financial Reports: Cash Flow Comparison, Certified Budget, and Balance Sheet. Meeting Minutes: 05/18/2026 Work Session, 05/18/2026 Regular Board meeting, 06/01/2026 Joint Work Session with Boone CSD, 06/01/2026 Work Session, and 06/03/2026 Special meeting. Open Enrollment Requests: IN: Wilder Lyftogt-VandeHaar, K, Ames 2026-27; Emery Bergen, K Ames, 2026-27. Personnel: Resignation – Micah Faisal, Preschool Associate; Guiding Coalition $4,000 Stipend TLC: Carly Haberer, Lydia Hendrix, Jack Nurre, Kirsten Naber, Claire Skinner, and Amanda Ndiadia. SUI – Software Unlimited – FY27 Renewal $11,400.00. Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission – FY27 Renewal $29,955.70. Storm Protection Fund SPF26 – FY26 Renewal $11,388.00. Frontline Education Platform – FY27 Renewal $16,715.80 ADMINISTRATOR/DIRECTOR REPORTS Superintendent Holm reported that summer building projects are underway, including painting, new flooring in several areas, preschool playground groundwork, and upcoming parking lot improvements. She also noted that 21 applications were received for the principal position, and four finalists will interview on June 22, 2026. Board members, staff, and parents have been invited to participate in the interview process. The Board received an update on the district's ongoing exploration of alternative academic calendars. A team of staff members have been reviewing two potential calendar models: Year-Round and Four-Day Week. The Board requested a community survey to be conducted on an alternative calendar, whole-grade sharing, and programming options. ADJOURN There was no further business for consideration. Toms motioned to adjourn the meeting, Gross seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. All documents and full text of motions, resolutions or policies considered at this meeting are on file in the Board Secretary & Treasurer's Office. /Jenn Meinecke, Secretary & Treasurer. CLAIMS: ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING 2116.59 AHLERS & CONNEY, PC 1491.00 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY 886.96 BOONE ACE HARDWARE 179.98 CAPITAL CITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY 9858.38 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO 345.54 CENTRAL STATES ROOFING 703.00 DICKINSON, BRADSHAW, FOWLER & HAGEN, PC 370.50 DONOVAN GROUP 1500.00 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION 157.18 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 295.50 GARBAGE GUYS 595.00 HEARTLAND 11 AEA 10302.10 HOGLUND BUS CO, INC 133.42 IOWA SCHOOL BUSINESS OPERATIONS SOLUTIONS, LLC 6581.72 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFO SERVICE 703.50 MARTIN BROTHERS DISTRIBUTING CO INC 4997.72 MARTIN'S FLAG COMPANY LLC 294.46 MIDLAND POWER CO-OP 6843.87 ROTELLAS ITALIAN BAKERY INC 139.45 SANDY TEIG 4420.55 SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY 504.68 VERIZON WIRELESS 98.30 WASHER SYSTEMS OF IOWA 244.01 ZORO TOOLS INC 837.71 TOTAL 54600.82 July 2 2026 LIOW0544902