Roland-Story School Board Minutes/Bills 12/8/25
The Roland-Story School Board held its Annual Meeting and its Organizational/regular December meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the high school boardroom.
Members Present: Chris McIlrath, Erica Watts, Tosha Whipple, Ashlee Mullenbach (remotely via phone), and Matt Dahlsten
President McIlrath called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
Dahlsten moved to approve the agenda. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Whipple moved to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes from the November 10th meeting and the regular monthly bills/financial reports. Watts seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Watts moved to approve the 2025 fiscal year-end depository statements. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlsten moved to approve the abstract of votes from the November school board election. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
President McIlrath adjourned the Annual Meeting at 5:16 p.m.
The board thanks Erica Watts for her years of support, service, and dedication to the district as both a board member and board vice president.
Board Secretary Hubert called the Organizational and regular December meeting to order at 5:18 p.m.
Members present: Chris McIlrath, Ashlee Mullenbach (remotely via phone), and Tosha Whipple
Members-elect present: Matt Dahlsten and Kristy Reinhart
Secretary Hubert administered the oath of office to Matt Dahlsten and Kristy Reinhart, newly elected board members.
Whipple nominated Chris McIlrath to service as president. A vote was taken, and McIlrath was elected by a vote of 4-0 (McIlrath abstained).
McIlrath nominated Tosha Whipple to serve as vice president. A vote was taken, and Whipple was elected by a vote of 4-0 (Whipple abstained).
Secretary Hubert administered the oath of office to McIlrath and Whipple and turned the meeting over to President McIlrath.
Dahlsten moved to establish dates/times for regular board meetings as the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. with exceptions in March and April due to the statewide school budget approval process. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Reinhart moved to approve the agenda. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Kate Hartzler, elementary principal, shared updates from the elementary building.
Whipple moved to approve the consent agenda, which included: an agreement with Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC for school photography services; a garden shed fundraiser from the SkillsUSA Club; and the resignation from Molly Geise, middle school track coach, with regrets and appreciation for her service. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlsten moved to approve the following committee assignments:
Compensation/Benefits/Insurance – McIlrath & Dahlsten Board Policy Review – Entire Board
IASB Legislative Representative/Delegate – Whipple Board Evaluation – Entire Board
District Calendar – Dahlsten & Whipple Facilities – Dahlsten & McIlrath
Professional Development Leadership Team – Whipple & Reinhart Wellness/Mental Health – Reinhart & Mullenbach
Career & Technical Education (CTE) – McIlrath & Reinhart Construction Projects – Entire Board
Extended Learning Program (ELP) – Mullenbach & Whipple School Improvement Advisory – Dahlsten & Mullenbach
Special Education Service Delivery Plan – Mullenbach
Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Reinhart moved to approve Ahlers and Cooney as the district's official law firm. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Whipple moved to approve the Story City Herald as the district's official publication. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Dahlsten moved to approve the agreement with 10Fold Architecture for $29,000 to replace a section of the elementary school roof using existing PPEL/SAVE funds. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Reinhart moved to approve submission of the Modified Supplemental Amount application to the School Budget Review Committee requesting authority in the amounts of $66,574 for open enrolled students not counted in last year's headcount and $6,709 for limited English proficiency beyond five years. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
President McIlrath adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for January 12th at 5:30 p.m. in the high school boardroom.
Chris McIlrath Adam Hubert
Board President Board Secretary
The following bills were approved for payment on 12/8/25:
Activity Fund
Flowerama, Roses for Senior Night ..................................................... 26.91
Alley's Pizza, Pizzas for concessions.................................................. 3,286.00
Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.................................................... 3,615.38
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Concessions........................ 823.94
Jon Baker, Official............................................................................... 155.00
Compass Business Solutions, Signs...................................................... 60.00
Compound Sportswear LLC, Uniforms.............................................. 3,180.00
Core-Mark Midcontinent, Inc., Concessions...................................... 1,307.82
Cyclone Awards And Engraving, Awards.......................................... 224.00
Decker Sporting Goods, Uniforms/Apparel........................................ 587.00
Josh Dekok, Official............................................................................ 155.00
Griffin Diersen, Official...................................................................... 170.00
Full Compass Systems, LTD, Transmitter.......................................... 1,154.49
Eric Gilson, Official............................................................................ 155.00
Kourtney Graham, Official................................................................... 85.00
Nicholas Hansen, Official.................................................................... 85.00
Dennis Hendrickson, Clinician........................................................... 150.00
Henry Schein Inc, Tape........................................................................ 150.93
Kory Hough, Official............................................................................ 85.00
Iowa Girls H.S. Athletic Union, Registration...................................... 40.00
Iowa Irrigation Corporation, Winterize............................................... 795.00
Key Cooperative, Grain Charges.......................................................... 17.46
Jerry Kinder, Official............................................................................ 155.00
Lowe's Companies Inc, Supplies......................................................... 225.09
Kevin Masemann, Reimbursements................................................... 580.00
Mauch, John, Scheduling...................................................................... 52.50
Menards, Supplies.................................................................................. 33.94
Tommy Miller, Official........................................................................ 85.00
Madelyn Myers, Official...................................................................... 85.00
Cole Osterhaus, Official...................................................................... 155.00
Outreach International Inc, Meals for Hunger.................................... 2,000.00
Parr Center for Ethics, Registration..................................................... 175.00
BMO Harris Bank N.A., Supplies....................................................... 8,590.48
Nathan Pick, Official............................................................................ 85.00
Frank Rieman Music, Supplies............................................................. 12.00
Hunter Shollenbarger, Official............................................................. 85.00
Siouxland Scale Service, Inc., Scale Service...................................... 360.00
James Solt, Official.............................................................................. 155.00
Bennett Suntken, Official.................................................................... 155.00
Roy Swinger, Official.......................................................................... 155.00
Mark Vande Haar, Official................................................................. 155.00
Isaac Volmecke, Official..................................................................... 150.00
Brian Wakefield, Official.................................................................... 150.00
Ryan Willman, Official....................................................................... 255.00
Dalton Young, Official......................................................................... 85.00
Colton Zupke, Official.......................................................................... 85.00
Activity Fund Subtotal ...................................................................... $ 30,332.94
Debt Service Fund
United Missouri Bank , Revenue Bond Payments............................. 122,400.00
Debt Service Fund Subtotal ............................................................. $ 122,400.00
General Fund
95% Group LLC, Materials................................................................. 1,028.50
Advantage Administrators, Flex Spending Irs125............................. 5,677.83
Ahlers & Cooney P.C., Legal Professional Services.......................... 223.50
Air Filter Sales & Service, Filters......................................................... 93.74
Alliant Energy, Utilities....................................................................... 5,779.49
Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.................................................... 14,918.71
Baker Group, HVAC Controls Service Call....................................... 1,420.00
Bo's Outdoor Solutions, lawn care...................................................... 10,201.15
CDW Education, Software................................................................... 1,200.00
City of Story City, Utilities.................................................................. 2,165.71
Continental Research Corporation, Supplies...................................... 479.77
Delta Dental of Iowa, Dental Insurance.............................................. 4,751.98
Paul Dennis, Reimburse Mileage......................................................... 38.00
Donovan Group I, Communication Services - Nov........................... 3,000.00
Amber Doyle, Wellness Reimbursement............................................. 50.00
Draintech, Plumbing............................................................................. 234.75
Echo Group, Inc., Supplies.................................................................. 775.98
Ecolab Pest Elimination Division, Pest Control Services.................. 259.98
First Interstate Bank, Withholding...................................................... 195,758.80
Flinn Scientific, Supplies..................................................................... 296.91
Gannett Iowa LocaliQ, Publish Minutes............................................. 296.96
General Fund, Cell Phones.................................................................... 60.00
NAPA Auto Parts, Supplies.................................................................. 62.84
Marcia Hagedorn, Reimburse Mileage................................................ 38.00
Katie Hanson, HSAP Supplies............................................................ 375.27
Lance Harding, Livestream.................................................................. 50.00
Kate Hartzler, Supplies......................................................................... 59.95
Heartland Area Education Agency, SPED Dollars/Services............. 44,313.00
Chris Hill, Supplies............................................................................... 122.93
Hillyard Des Moines, Supplies............................................................ 1,917.65
North Central International, LLC, Vehicle Parts................................ 580.69
Interstate All Battery Center, Batteries............................................... 119.16
Iowa Dept. of Inspections, , Inspection/Permit Fee............................ 165.00
IPERS, Retirement............................................................................... 128,527.36
IPTA, Membership............................................................................... 240.00
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music........................................................... 195.74
Josh Johnson, Reimbursements.......................................................... 100.00
Key Cooperative, Fuel......................................................................... 5,188.06
DBA Kreg Tool Company, Supplies.................................................... 59.98
Kwik Trip, Inc Attn: Credit Dept, Fuel.............................................. 550.72
Lawson Products, Inc, Supplies........................................................... 524.42
Literati Inc., Book Fair......................................................................... 2,824.29
MakeMusic Inc, Subscription............................................................... 59.99
Martin Bros., Supplies.......................................................................... 1,172.21
Kevin Masemann, Refund................................................................... 270.00
Medical Enterprises Inc, IDATP Annual Dues 2026......................... 1,420.00
Menards, Supplies................................................................................ 1,196.49
MetLife, Life/Disability Insurance...................................................... 1,926.78
Midwest Alarm Service, Extinguishers.............................................. 1,390.00
Lacey Miller, HSAP Supplies............................................................. 409.58
OneSource, Background Screening...................................................... 44.50
Patterson Auto, Valve Stem Rplcmt..................................................... 32.88
Amanda L Paulson, Reimburse Mileage............................................. 114.00
Payroll, November................................................................................ 622,565.63
BMO Harris Bank N.A., Supplies....................................................... 6,646.01
Plumb Supply Company, Supplies...................................................... 711.37
Polk County Sheriff's Office, Other Deductions................................ 430.11
Read Naturally, Read Live licenses.................................................... 1,170.00
Really Good Stuff LLC, Chair pockets............................................... 195.96
RIC AIG, Tsa/Ira/Annuities................................................................. 1,050.00
RIC AXA Equitable, Tsa/Ira/Annuities.............................................. 385.00
RIC Horace Mann, Tsa/Ira/Annuities.................................................. 650.00
RIC Mass Mutual, Tsa/Ira/Annuities.................................................. 4,223.00
RIC Voya, Tsa/Ira/Annuities............................................................... 500.00
Sargent Metal Fabrication, Supplies..................................................... 81.00
SCIBA, Music........................................................................................ 64.00
Sheet Music Plus, Music....................................................................... 47.60
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Supplies........................................ 507.88
Attn: Music Boosters, Registration..................................................... 100.00
Storey Kenworthy Matt Parrott, Paper/Supplies................................ 8,036.13
Story City Building Products, Supplies............................................... 422.64
Story City Municipal Electric Utility, Utilities.................................. 15,248.39
Story County Auditor, November Election Charges.......................... 3,835.20
The Toner Place, Toner........................................................................ 3,056.00
TK Elevator Corporation, Elevator Maint............................................ 66.30
Tri-City Electric Co., Audio Service................................................... 358.08
Van Wall Equipment, Supplies............................................................ 167.03
Verizon Wireless, Cell Phones/Hot Spots........................................... 336.02
Marissa Vermeer, Wellness Reimbursement...................................... 50.00
Card Services, Cord Repair................................................................... 34.69
Walsh Door and Security, Keys........................................................... 100.38
WM Corporate Services Inc, Trash Service........................................ 924.35
Watson Plumbing Inc, Plumbing......................................................... 255.95
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Insurance........................ 90,327.65
Mikel Whipple, Reimburse Mileage.................................................... 30.00
Windstream, Emergency Lines............................................................ 268.76
General Fund Subtotal .................................................................... $ 1,205,608.38
Sales Tax Revenue Fund
Amazon Capital Services, Drinking Fountains.................................. 4,034.62
Baker Group, RTU 3 Humidity Sensor............................................... 835.35
BMO Harris Bank N.A., Equipment................................................... 529.00
Schumacher Elevator, Elevator........................................................... 28,942.75
Sales Tax Revenue Fund Subtotal .................................................. $ 34,341.72
Management Fund
SU Insurance Company, Equipment Breakdown Q3......................... 29,917.75
Town And Country Insurance, Work Comp Premium...................... 7,644.00
Management Fund............................................................................. $ 37,561.75
Nutrition Fund
Anderson Erickson Dairy Co, Milk..................................................... 8,828.97
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Bottled Drinks..................... 437.47
EMS Detergent Services, Non-food Supplies..................................... 647.72
Martin Bros., Food............................................................................... 26,361.96
Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., Bread........................................................... 932.73
Nutrition Fund Subtotal ................................................................... $ 37,208.85
PPEL Fund
10FOLD Architecture, Architect Fees................................................ 10,851.38
Apptegy, District Website.................................................................... 3,000.00
TD Turf Services LLC, Aeration......................................................... 1,000.00
PPEL Fund Subtotal ......................................................................... $ 14,851.38
Self-Insurance Fund
Advantage Administrators, Medical Services.................................... 3,150.85
Covenant Workplace Solutions, EAP - December............................. 380.00
Self-Insurance Fund Subtotal .......................................................... $ 3,530.85
Total Approved for Payment on 12/8/25........................................ $ 1,485,835.87
January 1 2026
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