Roland-Story School Board Minutes/Bills 3/2/2026
The Roland-Story School Board held a regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school boardroom.
Members Present: Chris McIlrath, Ashlee Mullenbach, Kristy Reinhart and Matt Dahlsten
Members Absent: Tosha Whipple
President McIlrath called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Dahlsten moved to approve the agenda. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
High school students Kenzie Petersen and Paige Berggren presented videos from their Norse Term project, highlighting the work of their fellow students.
Principals McQuillen and Cline were present to share updates from their buildings.
Andrew Lundgren, Activities Director, presented a winter sports recap.
Reinhart moved to approve the consent agenda items as presented, with regrets and appreciation for years of service for personnel resigning their positions. The consent agenda included the minutes from February 9th and February 16th, monthly bills, and the following personnel updates: middle school coaching contracts for Kim Petersen, assistant girls track; Wyatt Bunn, head boys track; and Matt Finn, assistant boys track; teaching contracts for Colby Martin, 4th grade; Maddie Simons, 4th grade; Bill Heubner, high school ELA; Ashley Webb, high school ELA/yearbook; Zachariah Collins, high school band; and Jarod Belden, 6th grade; and the resignation from Kris Hull, assistant high school speech coach. Mullenbach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mullenbach moved to adopt Resolution 030226, pursuant to Section 403.22 of the Code of Iowa, this Board hereby approves the use by the City [of Roland] of future incremental property tax revenues produced with respect to the Property [2026 Roland Housing Urban Renewal Area], for a total period of up to sixteen fiscal years. Dahlsten seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Dahlsten—Aye, Reinhart—Aye, Mullenbach—Aye, and McIlrath—Aye. Motion carried 4-0, and the resolution was adopted.
Dahlsten moved to approve the agreement and resolution for continued participation in the Natural Gas Local Government Risk Pool through ISFIS and Wood River Energy. Reinhart seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Dahlsten—Aye, Reinhart—Aye, Mullenbach—Aye, and McIlrath—Aye. Motion carried 4-0, and the resolution was adopted.
Principal McQuillen and Andy Herrick (Curriculum, Assessment, & Learning Coordinator), reviewed the District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP) implementation and goals/results from the prior year as well as the focus for the upcoming year. Reinhart moved to approve the 2026-2027 District Career and Academic Plan as presented. Mullenbach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mullenbach moved to approve the 2026-2027 cooperative sharing agreement with Ames CSD for boys and girls soccer. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Dahlsten moved to approve the 2026-2027 cooperative sharing agreement with Ames CSD for swimming and diving. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Reinhart moved to approve the 2026-2027 cooperative sharing agreement with Ames CSD for tennis. Mullenbach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mullenbach moved to approve the 2026-2027 cooperative sharing agreement with Gilber CSD for girls wrestling. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Dahlsten moved to approve the 2026-2027 cooperative sharing agreement with Colo-NESCO for boys wrestling. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Reinhart moved to approve publication of the 2026-2027 Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Property Tax Levy and to set a public hearing for March 23, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. Mullenbach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The Board held its second and final reading of Board Policy 506.1 – Education Records Access. Mullenbach moved to approve the policy as presented. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The Board held its first reading of the following board policy updates: 713 – Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking, 713-R1 – Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking-Admin Regs, and 505.7 – Commencement.
President McIlrath adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m.
The next board meeting is scheduled for March 23rd, 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 3/2/26:
Activity Fund
Flowerama, Roses for Senior Night BB..................... 69.72
Adel-Desoto-Minburn High School, Entry Fee........... 275.00
Amazon Capital Services, Concessions...................... 360.31
American Heart Association, Key Club...................... 420.00
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Concessions... 857.93
Eric Boel, Official................................................... 155.00
Shelly Broich, Livestream........................................ 400.00
Chris Buchwald, Official.......................................... 115.00
Decker Sporting Goods, Uniforms/Equipment.............. 1,711.20
Griffin Diersen, Official........................................... 185.00
Nicholas Hansen, Official........................................ 115.00
Scott Heitland, Official............................................ 155.00
IHSSA, Speech......................................................... 110.00
IHSAA, Cross Country Plaque................................. 25.00
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music................................ 36.49
Johnston High School, Registration........................... 200.00
Steven Jordison, Official......................................... 70.00
Kuemper Catholic High School, Streaming................ 380.00
McFarland Clinic PC, AR-Athletic Training Services... 4,500.00
Menards, Supplies...................................................... 1,954.12
Cayden Noel, Official.............................................. 115.00
Amanda L Paulson, Supplies Reimbursement............. 202.30
Marc Peterson, Official............................................ 155.00
Nathan Pick, 2025-26 Lower Lvl Assignor Fee.......... 270.00
Pizza Ranch, Concessions........................................... 2,478.79
Saydel High School, Entry Fee.................................. 115.00
Steve Schulze, Official............................................. 155.00
Gunnar Smith, Official............................................ 85.00
Story City Building Products, Supplies...................... 288.20
Lisa R Webb, Supplies for Musical............................ 732.71
Ryan Willman, Official............................................ 100.00
Dalton Young, Official............................................. 225.00
Colton Zupke, Official............................................. 115.00
Activity Fund Subtotal .............................................. $ 17,131.77
Debt Service Fund
United Missouri Bank, Paying Agent Fees................. 600.00
Debt Service Fund Subtotal .................................... $ 600.00
General Fund
Access Systems, Staples for Copy Machine................ 114.89
Advantage Administrators, FSA/PSF Admin Fees........ 5,777.73
Ahlers & Cooney P.C., Legal Professional Services...... 3,212.00
Alliant Energy, Utilities.............................................. 4,425.66
Amazon Capital Services, Flatbed Cart........................ 4,870.35
Baker Group, Boiler Service Call............................... 312.00
Bo's Outdoor Solutions, lawn care/snow removal.......... 11,172.50
Boone Community School District, Open Enrollment... 3,414.14
CAM Community School District, Open Enrollment.... 8,535.26
CareerSafe, LLC, OSHA............................................. 1,400.00
Cash, Book Fair Starting Cash................................... 262.00
City of Story City, Utilities......................................... 1,204.65
Claimaid, Admin Fees................................................ 1,149.65
Clarinda CSD, Open Enrollment.................................. 4,267.63
Clayton Ridge CSD, Open Enrollment.......................... 12,802.88
Collins-Maxwell CSD, Open Enrollment..................... 4,421.66
Colo-NESCO CSD, Open Enrollment........................... 16,861.06
Complete Communication Services, Internet.............. 726.67
Delta Dental of Iowa, Dental Insurance........................ 4,668.98
Demco Inc, Durafold Book jacket.............................. 213.44
DMACC Business Office, Stop Class........................ 680.00
Donovan Group I, Communication Services................. 3,000.00
Draintech, Toilet Service........................................... 455.75
Echo Group, Inc., Supplies........................................ 103.23
Ecolab, Pest Control Services.................................... 259.98
First Interstate Bank, Withholding................................. 193,883.28
Garratt Callahan, Supplies........................................... 1,104.00
General Fund, Cell Phones....................................... 60.00
NAPA Auto Parts, Supplies...................................... 23.08
Benjamin L Gruwell, Wellness Reimbursement......... 50.00
Heartland AEA, TAG Professional Development......... 1,069.52
North Central International, LLC, Bus Repairs............. 1,744.10
Hokel Machine Supply, Supplies............................... 302.62
Interstate All Battery Center, Batteries....................... 419.19
Iowa Central Community College, Bus Endorsement.. 650.00
Iowa Dept of Transportation, Supplies....................... 528.33
Iowa DIAL, Reinspection.......................................... 300.00
ISFIS, Inc., Budget Workshop................................... 300.00
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music................................. 510.99
Kansas City Audio-Visual, Smart Boards...................... 33,907.38
Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy, Professional Dev....... 150.00
Lakeshore, Supplies.................................................. 128.75
Learning Innovatio Systems, LLC, Professional Dev... 800.00
Jamie Nicole Lee, Subscription Reimubrsement........ 18.18
Little Minds Big Feelings, Professional Development. 700.00
Andrew Lundgren, Reimburse Mileage 7/8-2/28......... 1,148.00
Martin Bros., Supplies.............................................. 359.00
Menards, Supplies for Maintenance............................. 1,515.16
MetLife, Life/Disability Insurance............................... 1,861.99
Nasco, Fetal Pigs...................................................... 510.65
Amanda L Paulson, Reimburse Mileage 1/6-1/30...... 54.00
Payroll, February.......................................................... 623,953.39
Ethan CM Peter, Supplies Reimbursement................. 353.58
Plumb Supply Company, Supplies............................. 783.46
Relevant Speakers Network, Speaker Fees................... 1,875.00
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
Angela S Robinson, Wellness Reimbursement........... 50.00
Trisha Sanderson, Wellness Reimbursement............. 50.00
Sargent Metal Fabrication, Supplies........................... 124.00
Schirmer Consulting, DCAP Review .......................... 2,700.00
School Specialty LLC, Supplies................................. 380.72
Shenandoah CSD, Open Enrollment............................. 32,858.51
Jennifer F Sink, Wellness Reimbursement................. 50.00
Sleister Music, Instrument Repair................................ 1,945.00
Story City Municipal Electric Utility, Utilities............... 12,418.40
Stratford CSD, Open Enrollment................................. 2,560.60
TK Elevator Corporation, Elev. Maint........................ 677.64
The Trash Man, Trash Service................................... 369.44
United CSD, Open Enrollment.................................... 8,535.25
USA Today Media Corp., Publish Minutes................. 456.96
Van Wall Equipment, Supplies.................................. 103.56
Verizon Wireless, Phones/Hot Spots.......................... 336.02
Card Services, Travel................................................ 138.88
WM Corporate Services Inc, Trash Service................ 924.35
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Insurance...... 89,854.70
West Des Moines CSD, Open Enrollment.................... 1,251.38
Mikel Whipple, Reimburse Mileage 2/2-2/26........... 36.00
Windstream, Emergency Lines.................................. 242.60
Windstream, Phones................................................... 2,034.59
General Fund Subtotal ................................................ $ 1,128,282.36
Sales Tax Revenue Fund
Baker Group, Igniter RTU4......................................... 1,817.28
Garratt Callahan, Boiler Controller and Valves............. 3,332.00
Noregon, Bus Diagnostic Equipment........................... 6,606.00
TK Elevator Corporation, Elev. Power Supply Rpclmt.. 3,071.26
WD Door, Garage Receiver....................................... 766.66
Sales Tax Revenue Fund Subtotal .............................. $ 15,593.20
Management Fund
SU Insurance Company, Equipment Breakdown Q4...... 29,917.75
Management Fund Subtotal....................................... $ 29,917.75
Nutrition Fund
Amazon Capital Services, Slow Cooker.................... 36.98
Anderson Erickson Dairy Co, Milk.............................. 7,981.91
Colden Carlson, Meal Acct Refund.......................... 52.50
Josh Johnson, Food Reimbursement......................... 76.78
Rapids, Non-Food Supplies....................................... 172.34
Nutrition Fund Subtotal ........................................... $ 8,320.51
PPEL Fund
EmbarkIT, Inc., Wireless Mic..................................... 1,236.00
PPEL Fund Subtotal ................................................ 1,236.00
Self-Insurance Fund
Advantage Administrators, Medical Services................ 22,897.41
Self-Insurance Fund Subtotal .................................... $ 22,897.41
Total Approved for Payment on 3/2/26......................... $ 1,222,743.00
March 12 2026
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