Roland-Story School Board Minutes/Bills 4/20/26

Roland-Story School Board Minutes/Bills 4/20/26 The Roland-Story School Board held two public hearings and a regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the high school boardroom. Members Present: Chris McIlrath, Tosha Whipple, Matt Dahlsten, and Kristy Reinhart Members Absent: Ashlee Mullenbach President McIlrath called the first public hearing to order at 5:16 p.m. No one from the public was present to speak regarding the proposed amendment to the FY26 budget. During the second hearing, Superintendent Johnson reviewed the proposed FY27 budget, which included $725,000 for the cash reserve levy, $1,129,000 for the debt service levy, $400,000 for the management levy, $580,911 for the physical plant and equipment levy, $102,334 for the instructional support levy, and an anticipated tax rate of $14.32 per thousand dollars of taxable valuation, down from $14.38 in FY26. No one from the public was present to speak regarding the proposed FY27 budget. President McIlrath adjourned the final public hearing and called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Dahlsten moved to approve the agenda. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. The board heard presentations from high school students in the SkillsUSA program, middle school students regarding their career exploration through the Xello software, and high school teacher, Wyatt Bunn, regarding a proposed student trip to Washington, D.C. The board received updates from Principals Cline and McQuillen regarding current events in their buildings, followed by an update from Director of Technology, Eric Padget. 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 March 23rd; monthly bills and financial reports; an agreement with Ten and Two Driving School, LLC for driver education services; continued planning for the proposed Washington D.C. trip, led by Wyatt Bunn; and the following personnel updates: resignations from Andy McQuillen, high school principal and Kathy Hovick, Assistant Activities Director at the conclusion of this fiscal year; and the 26-27 contract for Kate Heithoff, middle school literacy teacher. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Whipple moved to approve the FY26 budget amendment as presented. Dahlsten seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Dahlsten—Aye, Reinhart—Aye, Whipple—Aye, and McIlrath—Aye. Motion carried 4-0. Dahlsten moved to approve the FY27 budget as presented. Reinhart seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Dahlsten—Aye, Reinhart—Aye, Whipple—Aye, and McIlrath—Aye. Motion carried 4-0. Reinhart introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: resolution ordering an election on the question of continuing to levy and impose a Voter Approved Physical Plant and Equipment Property Tax and Income Surtax on September 8th, 2026. Whipple seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken: Dahlsten—Aye, Reinhart—Aye, Whipple—Aye, and McIlrath—Aye. Motion carried 4-0. Whipple moved to approve the bid of $218,598 from Schippers Electric for the high school fire annunciation and alarm system project. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Dahlsten moved to approve staff salaries and benefits for 2026-2027 as presented. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Reinhart moved to approve the recommended seniors for graduation, pending successful completion of all requirements and receipt of their diplomas on May 24th. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Whipple moved to approve the HOIAC ticket pricing proposal as presented. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. Dahlsten moved to approve Professional Development Leadership Team stipends as presented. Reinhart seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0. President McIlrath adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. The next board meeting is scheduled for May 11th, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school boardroom, with community conversations beginning at 5:00 p.m. Chris McIlrath Adam Hubert Board President Board Secretary Total Approved for Payment on 4/20/2026: Activity Fund Flowerama, 10 roses for Sweetheart Ball................... 52.90 Amy J Adams, Softball Camp Reimbursement.......... 70.80 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.............................. 1,090.93 Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Concessions..... 1,534.76 Ballard Community Schools, Entry Fees.................... 110.00 Bondurant-Farrar CSD, Entry Fees............................ 250.00 Adam L Byersdorfer, HS Musical.............................. 270.00 Shane Carlson, Concessions.................................... 50.00 Core-Mark Midcontinent, Inc., Concessions................. 1,301.53 Todd Coy, Official.................................................... 200.00 D & K Products, Infield Supplies................................. 2,147.50 Decker Sporting Goods, Supplies/Equipment............... 9,548.00 Tamara Dickinson-Ferrell, Reimbursement............... 60.00 Grace Eley, Reimbursement.................................... 40.50 Everts Flowers Home & Gifts, Flowers for musical... 44.00 Roger Fritz, Books - HS Basketball........................... 125.00 Henry Schein Inc, Ice Bags...................................... 83.68 Chris Hill, Reimbursement for Bases......................... 688.08 IHSSA, Division I Medals......................................... 275.00 Iowa Girls H.S. Athletic Union, Streaming................. 400.00 IHSAA, Broadcast Rights for District........................ 860.00 IHSGCA, Membership............................................. 45.00 Jostens, Graduation Supplies....................................... 3,215.85 Menards, Supplies.................................................... 136.34 National FFA Organization, Arrowhead Awards.......... 1,204.60 Norse Force Wrestling Club, Concessions.................. 800.00 Norsemen Basketball Association, Concessions........... 1,100.00 OVR Performance LLC, Sprint Starter Pack............... 538.00 BMO Harris Bank N.A., Supplies/Registrations........... 1,928.60 Brian Petersen, Entry Fees....................................... 25.00 Brandi Rahto, Baseball Camp Reimbursement.......... 25.00 Riddell All American Sports, Helmets.......................... 10,639.58 Frank Rieman Music, Band Resale Supplies............... 248.20 Roland-Story Athletic Boosters, Concessions............... 7,044.04 Roland-Story Baseball Club, Concessions.................. 400.00 Roland-Story MAST, Concessions............................. 500.00 Roland-Story Middle School, Concessions................. 100.00 Leland Schwartz, Parking Reimbursement................ 13.00 Smitty's DJ & Karaoke, DJ for prom.......................... 575.00 Landon Stalzer, Books - Winter Sports...................... 282.72 Tawnya J Staton, Concessions..................................... 4,000.00 Jonathan Stoker, HS Musical.................................... 300.00 Story City Building Products, Supplies..................... 20.97 Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Supplies.................... 1,600.00 Woodward-Granger Community Sch, Entry Fees........ 250.00 Katelyn A Zimmerman, FFA Invites (Canva)............ 64.98 Activity Fund Subtotal .............................................. $ 54,259.56 Debt Service Fund United Missouri Bank , Paying Agent Fees................. 600.00 Debt Service Fund Subtotal .................................... $ 600.00 General Fund Acme Tools, Belt Sander........................................... 321.22 Ahlers & Cooney P.C., Legal Professional Services.... 642.50 Air Filter Sales & Service, Air Filters.......................... 1,104.15 Alliant Energy, Utilities.............................................. 4,555.37 Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.............................. 5,924.61 Ames Comm Schools, FY26 1st Sem Consortium......... 29,325.00 Arnold Motor Supply, Supplies................................... 2,101.32 Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Vending........ 43.23 Auto-Jet Muffler Corp, Supplies................................ 114.77 B & B Construction, Swing Set Repair....................... 300.00 Baker Group, HVAC Maint......................................... 9,535.00 Shelly Broich, 8th Gr Musical Costumes................... 316.47 Central States Roofing, Roof Repair............................ 1,130.64 Chuck's Piano Service, Piano Tuning......................... 174.00 City of Roland, Utilities.............................................. 1,391.09 City of Story City, Utilities........................................ 955.65 Claimaid, administrative fees.................................... 648.82 CODEJOY, LLC, Computer Science Grant: Equipm..... 36,103.54 Compass Business Solutions, Printing........................ 545.00 Complete Communication Services, Internet.............. 726.67 Kris A Crawford, Wellness Reimbursement.............. 50.00 Jody L De Penning, Wellness Reimbursement........... 50.00 Delta Dental of Iowa, Dental Insurance........................ 4,664.10 DeMaranville Installations, Inc., Inspections................ 1,450.00 Paul Dennis, Reimburse Mileage 3/2-3/31................ 36.00 Department Of Education, Inspections......................... 1,000.00 Tamara Dickinson-Ferrell, Reimbursements.............. 38.08 DMACC Business Office, Spring STRIVE.................. 4,423.00 Donovan Group I, Communication Services - March.... 3,000.00 Echo Group, Inc., Supplies........................................ 156.29 Grace Eley, Supplies............................................... 22.66 Linda Erickson, Reimburse Mileage 3/4.................. 6.00 First Interstate Bank, Withholding................................. 177,878.10 Follett Content Solutions LLC, Backordered books...... 1,814.44 Kathryn Frohwein, Wellness Reimbursement........... 50.00 General Fund, Cell Phones....................................... 60.00 NAPA Auto Parts, Supplies...................................... 44.31 Marcia Hagedorn, Reimburse Mileage 3/2-3/31......... 120.00 Hardin County Auditor, 2025 Election Cost............... 318.16 Brice J Haskin, Wellness Reimbursement.................. 50.00 Heartland Area Education Agency, Supplies/State Aid... 44,358.18 Jalyn Heeren, Wellness Reimbursement................... 50.00 Chris Hill, Books Reimbursement.............................. 256.42 Hillyard Des Moines, Supplies.................................. 743.29 North Central International, LLC, Vehicle Parts........... 1,382.67 Hokel Machine Supply, Supplies............................... 677.27 Interstate All Battery Center, Batteries....................... 259.31 Iowa Dept of Human Services, State Share of Medicaid 6,433.56 Iowa DIAL, Inspection Fee....................................... 300.00 Iowa High School Music Association, Vocal Ensemble 790.00 Iowa Testing Programs, ISASP 2026........................... 2,888.00 IPERS, IPERS.............................................................. 120,967.71 J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music................................. 203.23 Jester Park Nature Center, Registration...................... 200.00 JourneyEd.com Inc, Minecraft.................................. 59.52 Kansas City Audio-Visual, CleverTouch.................... 127.27 Key Cooperative, Fuel................................................ 5,770.61 Kinetic Edge Physical, February- PD Speaker............ 300.00 DBA Kreg Tool Company, Screws............................ 100.98 Kwik Trip, Inc Attn: Credit Dept, Fuel...................... 984.15 Lakeshore, Touch & Read CVC Words Match.......... 36.98 Lawson Products, Inc, Supplies................................... 1,120.78 Lexia Learning Systems, LETRS PD........................... 1,287.00 Liberty Hardwoods Inc, Supplies............................... 473.04 Shelby Macki, Wellness Reimbursement.................. 50.00 Martin Bros., Supplies................................................ 3,140.77 Kevin Masemann, Reimbursement for Adjudication. 30.00 Megan Matters, Wellness Reimbursement................ 50.00 Andrew McQuillen, Reimburse Mileage 10/23-4/2.... 305.00 Menards, Supplies for HS and MS............................... 2,409.13 MetLife, Life/Disability Insurance............................... 1,835.89 Mississippi Bend AEA #9, Data Analytics Services...... 4,800.00 Laurel Mizerak, Reimburse Mileage - Solo/SmEns... 56.10 OneSource, Background Screening........................... 46.50 Patterson Auto, Tires................................................ 414.80 Amanda L Paulson, Reimburse Mileage 2/1-2/28...... 51.00 Payroll, April............................................................... 569,829.84 BMO Harris Bank , Bamboo Lab - 3D Printer Chever... 5,831.33 Ethan CM Peter, Musical Supplies............................. 176.81 Plumb Supply Company, Supplies............................. 971.33 Really Good Stuff LLC, Chair Supplies..................... 681.89 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 Frank Rieman Music, Bass Drum Repair.................... 310.75 Riverside Insights, CogAT Screening Test................. 887.70 Roland Municipal Pool, Reservations......................... 350.00 Roland-Story School Foundation, Milestone Honorees 325.00 Sargent Metal Fabrication, Supplies............................. 1,080.00 Schirmer Consulting, PD for Learning Coaches.......... 150.00 Jennifer F Sink, Reimburse Mileage 4/2-4/10............ 18.90 Landon Stalzer, Wellness Reimbursement................ 50.00 State Industrial Products, Supplies............................. 348.32 Shelley L Stevenson, Wellness Reimbursement......... 50.00 Story City Building Products, Supplies...................... 924.28 Story City Municipal Electric Utility, Utilities............... 13,358.99 Tech Zone, Service Call............................................ 407.09 The Silver Spoon, Catering......................................... 2,736.80 The Toner Place, Toner............................................... 1,397.00 TK Elevator Corporation, Elevator Maint................... 448.83 The Trash Man, Trash Service................................... 457.50 USA Today Media Corp., Minutes/Public Hearings.... 647.04 Megan H VanSchuyver, Wellness Reimbursement.... 50.00 Van Wall Equipment, Mower Blade........................... 247.62 Verizon Wireless, Hot Spots...................................... 479.50 Walsh Door and Security, Handicap button repair....... 231.85 WM Corporate Services Inc, Trash Service................ 924.35 WD Door, Door Repair............................................. 483.11 Jeffrey A Wellik, Vehicle Parts Reimbursement......... 391.48 Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Insurance...... 86,745.02 West Des Moines Historical Society, Registration...... 792.00 West Music, Supplies.............................................. 21.45 Mikel Whipple, Reimburse Mileage 3/2-3/31........... 36.00 Wendy Whitaker, Wellness Reimbursement............. 50.00 Windstream, Emergency Lines.................................. 184.91 Windstream, Phones................................................... 2,095.64 Michelle Woodall, Wellness Reimbursement............ 50.00 General Fund Subtotal ................................................ $ 1,195,179.68 Sales Tax Revenue Fund 10FOLD Architecture, Architect Fees.......................... 9,402.27 Affordable Floor Covers, Gym Floor Coverings........... 2,900.00 Baker Group, HS Boiler Project................................... 51,534.28 Midwest Alarm Service, Fire Panel.............................. 1,086.00 Sales Tax Revenue Fund Subtotal.............................. $ 64,922.55 Management Fund, Iowa Workforce Development, Unemployment Benefits 1,185.50 Town And Country Insurance, Commercial Umbrella... 2,963.50 Management Levy Subtotal ...................................... $ 4,149.00 Nutrition Fund Amazon Capital Services, Supplies........................... 72.15 Anderson Erickson Dairy Co, Milk.............................. 7,089.99 Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Bottled Drinks 366.13 EMS Detergent Services, Non-food Supplies.............. 110.00 Martin Bros., Food...................................................... 60,879.68 Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., Bread................................... 2,126.00 BMO Harris Bank N.A., Gluten Free Food................ 32.95 Nutrition Fund Subtotal ............................................ $ 70,676.90 PPEL Fund 10FOLD Architecture, Architect Fees........................... 40,800.00 MD Enterprises, Cart.................................................. 1,090.00 Verizon Wireless, Cell Phones.................................... 3,899.94 PPEL Fund Subtotal.................................................. $ 45,789.94 Self-Insurance Fund Advantage Administrators, Medical Services................ 10,468.20 Covenant Workplace Solutions, EAP........................... 1,142.40 Self-Insurance Fund Subtotal .................................... $ 11,610.60 Total Approved for Payment on 4/20/26 ...................... $ 1,447,188.23 May 7 2026 LIOW0511725