NEVADA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
GATES CONFERENCE ROOM AT 825 15TH ST NEVADA
PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: Marty Chitty, Leanne Harter, Joe Anderson, Tom Maier, Jaden Grimm
STAFF: Dr Kody Asmus, Tammy Ellis
1. Call to Order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Agenda Motion by Harter to approve the agenda with an addition, second by Anderson Motion Carried 3-0
3. Public Comment – None
4. Information Agenda
4.1 Welcome to 2025-26 Student Board Members: Chitty introduced Chiara Chappell who is returning as a student board member for the second year & new student school board member Jaden Grimm.
4.2 FFA Update: Mr. Cooper told the board the students have been busy in FFA and had students present some work they were able to be involved in over the summer.
Gavin Egeland presented his time as a Borlaug-Ruan International Intern over the summer. To apply he had to go through several steps that included the Iowa Institute in Ames, The Global Youth Institute, and concludes with an extensive application with three zoom interviews, selection and placement in a country. Gavin was placed in Nairobi, Kenya at the International Livestock Research Institute. He spent eight weeks researching along side Dr. Kelvin Shikuku, a Senior Economist. Gavin helped implement index-based livestock insurance to make it more affordable and accessible for rural farmers. Gavin was very grateful for the great experience he received and encourages those that have gone to the Iowa Youth Institute to apply. Gavin also received a nice scholarship to Iowa State.
Mackenzie Olesen and Abi Woodard presented their time at the Leadership Conference in Washington DC. They were able to tour different monuments and the capitol building. They met other students from different states, were able to form bonds with while they were in groups working on projects on how to better their community and what they can do to better themselves. Both students said it was a great experience that they were able to bring back with them to help implement in their own communities.
Jaden Grimm, FFA President, talked about AG Day that involves spending the day with the 7th grade class. The students are in small groups that go through different sessions that include: Drone Technology, Vet Tech ISU, Food Technology with Burke, Story County Conservation, AG Safety with Todd Sampson, FFA Opportunities with FFA Officers, and Animal Husbandry. It's a great day for the students to get knowledge in agriculture.
Jared Drenth attended the Iowa State Fair as an Usher. Ushers have several different volunteer opportunities such as helping with concerts, handing out pamphlets as Fair goers come into the Fair. More opportunities included volunteering at the sheep shearing contest and livestock judging. It was a great experience volunteering and meeting other FFA members from across that state.
Mr. Cooper, updated the board on recent news talks that he had with radio KFJB and KIX 101.1 and the Times Republican all showed interest in helping Mr. Cooper share all the great things happening with the Nevada FFA.
5. Action Agenda
5.1 Policy Update: 503.4 – Extra-Curricular Code of Conduct – Motion by Maier to approve Policy Update 503.4 as presented, second by Harter. Motion Carried 4-0
6. Consent Agenda Motion by Harter to approve the consent agenda with additions, second by Anderson, Motion Carried 4-0
6.1 Minutes of the meeting August 18, 2025
6.2 Bills/Financials
6.3 Personnel:
Appointments: • Cheyenne Barber Volunteer Cheer Coach • Simon Mills NCRC Child Care • Rhonda Maier Head HS Softball Coach
Resignations: • Zach Lillquist Speech Coach • Gloria Lewis Food Service • Darla Bennett Central Associate • Kris Arganbright Asst. HS Softball Coach • Colton Shipman MS Baseball Coach
Contracts: • MS Drama 2025-26 Shawna Dumbaugh 1.5% $841 Lisa Ott 2.0% $1,112 Alan Erickson 1.5% $838 • FCCLA Sponsor Katlin Moon $2,765 • Band Sponsor Drew Barker $5,875
Lane Changes: • Brook Thompson from MA to MA15 $63,458 • Heather Barloon from BA30 to MA $75,414
7. Board Items
7.1 Board Member Comments: Joe Anderson announced that he will not be running for school board this time. Chitty and Maier thanked Joe for his years of service on the board and he will definitely be missed. Chitty and Maier both appreciated the way Joe's perspective and drills down in regards to the various board items that are discussed.
Chitty congratulated board member Amici Hayek and her husband Micah on the birth of their baby girl.
7.2 Next Meeting: Regular Meeting: October 6, 2025, 6:30pm (Gates Conference Room)
8. Adjourn: 7:07 pm
Board President, Marty Chitty
Board Secretary, Tammy Ellis
Nevada Community School District
Bill for payment 9/15/25
Mohr, Dave 105
Amazon Capital Services Inc 264.23
Bobs Custom Trophies, Inc 60.45
Copyworks 57.57
Decker Sporting Goods 222
Heartland Area Education Agency 45.6
Hokel Machine Supply 94.88
Johnson Fitness & Wellness 599
Martin Brothers 593.77
Sigler Companies 108.39
TDPrinting, LLC 1660
Cremeens, Cole 125
Schott, Adam 125
Sovath, Pete 125
Alden, Robert 120
Carney, David 160
Chamberlain, Jeff 95
Conard, Steve 95
Cruz, Peter 105
Endzone Camera, LLC 4999
Grossnickle, Dean 95
Grossnickle, Dean 160
Hoeg, Bob 90
Johnson, Stacy 105
Slack, Tony 142
Slack, Tony 90
Swanson, David 95
Swanson, David 95
Thompson, Lucas 95
Thompson, Lucas 95
Thompson, Lucas 160
Wachter, Derek 142
Watson, Steve 142
Yossi, Brock 142
21st Century Rehab P C 6000
Adel-DeSoto-Minburn CSD 150
Alley's Pizza 78.29
Arnold Motor Supply 208.69
BDI Signs 100.95
Bruggeman, Jamie 125
BSN Sports 202.8
Carlin, Pam 145
Chamberlain, Jeff 90
Cyclone Agri-Drone LLC 177.58
Dameon Place, Marching Concept and Drill Design 3500
Dempster, Russ 76
Diersen, Griffin 85
Diersen, Griffin 85
Fritz, Roger 90
Google LLC 6.42
Grand Cleaners 2400
Greenlee, Josh 85
Greenlee, Josh 85
Grinnell Community School District 50
Grote, Jesse 142
Hink, Eric 142
Holub Greenhouses 1380
Iowa State Drill Team Association 289
Klinger, Matthew 76
Lyon, Theresa 20
Norgaard, John 125
Norwalk CSD 60
Nuetzman, Matt 142
Parsons, John 76
Pick, Ray 95
Porta Phone 212.1
Prescott, Kent 85
Rain and Hail LLC 1638
REBEL ATHLETICS 559.68
Rosacker, Matt 85
Rosacker, Matt 85
Schott, Adam 90
Sheeks, Trey 90
Slack, Tony 90
Stimson, Chris 90
Stimson, Chris 90
Story County Fair Association 750
Story County Farm Bureau 40
Struck, Tyler 175
Swanson, David 90
The Dance Challenge 180
Thompson, Lucas 90
Trophies Plus 1102.6
Vinton-Shellsburg CSD 110
Webster City High School 130
Wedemeyer, Dax 142
Amazon Capital Services Inc 856.29
Central States Roofing 149644
AERCOR Wireless 47338.77
US Bank Equipment Finance 3500
Winsupply of Ames 3558.62
AFLAC 33.08
AIG Retirement 850
Alliant Energy 55762.82
AXA Equitable 435
City Of Nevada 4791.99
Collection Services Center 853
Horace Mann Life Insurance Co 1470
Iowa Department of Revenue 22811
Liberty National Life Insurnce Co 141.03
Mass Mutual 5820
Nevada Community School 208102.4
Equitable 815
Voya Financial 514.29
Horace Mann Life Insurance Co 23.5
United Way 501
HSA - Alycia Edson 142.9
HSA - Arlyce Kroese 441.66
HSA - Barbara Elgersma 91.23
HSA - Crystal Walker 291.23
HSA - David Kroese 441.66
HSA - Emily Shuka 325
HSA - James Mills 381.28
HSA - Jordan Bentley 375
HSA - Justin Kuethe 82.9
HSA - Kimberly Koch 282.9
HSA - Kris Arganbright 350
HSA - Nichole Feilmeier 124.57
HSA - Paige Zehm 82.9
HSA - Rhett Darland 82.9
HSA - Ryan Brown 229.15
HSA - Shelby Macki 82.9
HSA - Soukiang Phommasen 102.9
HSA - Ted Johnson 117.9
HSA - Tori Kelley 82.9
HSA - Trevor Arganbright 358.33
HSA - Zachariah Lillquist 82.9
Oppedal, Mary 500
Ballard CSD 7059.5
CAM Community School District 16446.84
Amazon Capital Services Inc 8233.22
Anderson Erickson 231.48
Capital Sanitary Supply Co 3476.95
Central Iowa Broadband 411
Culligan Water Conditioning 89.59
Dick's Fire Extinguisher S&S, Inc 255
Doors Inc 112.88
Farmhouse Catering 2940
Golden Valley Hardscapes LLC 450
Iowa Irrigation Corp. 768.64
Martin Brothers 2239.96
New Century FS 8030.87
Premier Athlete Training 2100
Quill.com 166.81
Racom Corporation 2199.96
Reflections Glass & Mirror 717.04
School Bus Sales Co 302.83
Sherwin Williams Co 218.6
Siemens Industry Inc. 1270.02
Story County Medical Center 125
Verizon 258.16
Xerox Business Solutions 1125.15
Zimco Supply Co. 124
Barker, Belicia M 30
Gindt, Elizabeth 12.9
Hawbaker, Shauna 180
Heeren, Jodi 26.24
Kuhnle, Tyler 75
Temple, Travis 180
Bentley, Hailee 332.9
Big 8 Tyre Center 100
HSA - Valerie Jones 82.9
City Of Nevada 159.97
Alley's Pizza 19.55
Alliant Energy 529.63
Arnold Motor Supply 690.5
Ascendance Truck Centers, LLC 331.04
CompTIA, Inc 348
Dept of Administrative Services 750
Deyarmin CDJR 4306.17
eGoldFax 51.99
Heritage Petroleum LLC 30191.17
HUB International 5475
John Deere Financial 1580.94
Jostens 18.95
Learning Ally, Inc 6196
Mediacom 572.45
Misfit Auto 110
Nevada Park & Rec 1185
Nevada Public Safety Department 25
Schoollockers.com 1478.44
Story County Conservation 771.25
University of Iowa 1000
Weigle, Kaylee J 147.2
Winsupply of Ames 543
Amazon Capital Services Inc 475.41
Anderson Erickson 2589.02
Atlantic Bottling Company 670.77
Martin Brothers 20436.68
Black, Amy 50
Carleton, Amy 50
Katzer, Kelly 50
Leslie, Terri 50
Smith, Mary 50
Thoelke, Tatum 50
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