Roland-Story CSD School Board Minutes/Bills 9/8/25
The Roland-Story School Board held a regular meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the high school boardroom.
Members Present: Erica Watts, Tosha Whipple, Ashlee Mullenbach, and Matt Dahlsten
Members Absent: Chris McIlrath
Vice President Watts called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and welcomed those in attendance.
Dahlsten moved to approve the agenda. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Principals Hartzler and McQuillen shared updates from their respective buildings. A written update from Principal Cline was shared with the board.
Whipple moved to approve the consent agenda, including the minutes from the August 11th meeting, monthly bills/financial reports and the following personnel updates and vendor/partnership agreements:
Resignations, with regrets and appreciation for their service: Cole Carlson, track coach; Bobby Martin, part-time custodian; and Jamie Walls, associate.
Letters of Assignment/Contracts: Lydia Johnson, middle school administrative assistant; Julie Olson, part-time evening custodian; Steven Recker, bus driver; Faith Stevenson, food service team member, Cole Carlson, 8th boys basketball coach; Tim Patterson, middle school wrestling coach; and Karsen Houck, middle school volleyball coach.
Letters of Assignment for visiting teachers-HSAP program: Melissa Scarrow, Emily Lundgren, Cory Miller, Jennifer Pinto, Allison Johnston, Molly Johnson, Kris Hull, Sandy Bauer, Christina Saunders, Julie Skaar, and Rick Stover.
Salary Schedule Lane Changes: Katelyn Zimmerman (BA+12-4 to MA-4), Jessica Hovick (BA-3 to MA-3), Zac Eash (BA+24-8 to MA-8), Sarah Holm (BA+24-8 to MA-8), Grace Eley (BA-3 to BA+12-3), Matt Finn (BA+12-10 to BA+24-10), Rachel Wilkinson (BA+24-11 to MA-11), and Darrin Berggren (MA-13 to MA+12-13).
Vendor/partnership agreements: Guided Ascent, for school-based mental health services; request from the Roland-Story FFA, annual fruit fundraiser; and requests from the Roland-Story band and choir, annual butter braid fundraiser.
Mullenbach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Mullenbach moved to approve the quote for $235,578 from Baker Group for an emergency boiler replacement at the high school using existing PPEL/SAVE funds. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Dahlsten moved to approve the quote from Snyder and Beacon for a topographic survey, boundary verification, and to locate utilities at the baseball complex for $11,765. Whipple seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Whipple moved to approve the out-of-state FFA trip to the national convention in Indianapolis, IN as presented. Mullenbach seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
The Board held its first reading of the following board policy updates:
104, 104.E1, 104.E2, 104.E3 - Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment
211 - Open Meetings
402.02 - Child Abuse Reporting
402.03 - Abuse of Students by School District Employees
405.02 - Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
411.02 - Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection
501.03 - Compulsory Attendance
501.09 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy
501.09R1 - Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy Regulation
505.05 - Graduation Requirements
507.01 - Student Health and Immunization Certificates
603.01 - Basic Instructional Program
603.05 - Health Education
Mullenbach moved to approve the superintendent's recommendation to terminate the employment contract of Mr. Andrew Scott, effective September 26, 2025. Dahlsten seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.
Vice President Watts adjourned the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for October 13th at 5:00 p.m. in the high school boardroom.
Erica Watts Adam Hubert
Board Vice President Board Secretary
The following bills were approved for payment on 9/8/25:
Activity Fund
Robert Alden, Official...................................................... 105.00
Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.................................... 165.98
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Concessions........... 3,373.41
Trent Becker, Official...................................................... 142.00
Bondurant-Farrar CSD, Tournament Fee for August 30th.... 175.00
Shelly Broich, Wireless Microphone................................. 304.40
William Burchett, Official................................................ 120.00
Pam Carlin, Official......................................................... 105.00
Compass Business Solutions, Printing................................ 1,218.40
Core-Mark Midcontinent, Inc., Concessions....................... 3,951.31
Peter Cruz, Official.......................................................... 120.00
Cyclone Awards And Engraving, Awards for girls golf....... 250.00
Decker Sporting Goods, Uniforms..................................... 5,769.15
Mike Dick, Official.......................................................... 142.00
Griffin Diersen, Official.................................................... 85.00
Tom Friedman, Official.................................................... 120.00
Roger Fritz, Official........................................................... 85.00
Gipper Media, Inc., Renewal............................................. 1,500.00
Grand Cleaners, Band Uniform Dry Cleaning..................... 1,039.00
Grandview College, Payment for Football Camp................ 500.00
Josh Greenlee, Official...................................................... 85.00
Dean Grossnickle, Official............................................... 142.00
IHSSA, High School Membership Fee............................... 150.00
Iowa Irrigation Corporation, Start-up of irrigation system.... 470.89
Alex Jenson, Official........................................................ 142.00
Stacy Johnson, Official..................................................... 120.00
Nathan Kontz, Official...................................................... 85.00
Nick Lenox, Official........................................................ 142.00
Midwest Volleyball Performance, Bound Camp Fees.......... 5,208.00
Madison Mohar, Official.................................................. 105.00
BMO Harris Bank N.A., Supplies...................................... 275.75
Portable Pro, Inc, Portable Toilet....................................... 120.00
Frank Rieman Music, Activity Supplies............................. 2,583.33
TeamBuildr LLC, Annual Platinum Fees............................ 2,400.00
University of Iowa-Athletic Department, Field Rental......... 100.00
Webster City Comm. School Dist., XC Meet in Webster City 130.00
Z'Mariks Noodle Cafe, Choir Meals................................... 620.50
Activity Fund Subtotal ................................................... $ 32,150.12
General Fund
10FOLD Architecture, Roof Project................................... 350.00
Acme Tools, Supplies....................................................... 249.99
Advantage Administrators, Flex Spending Irs125................ 5,036.61
Ahlers & Cooney P.C., Legal Professional Services............ 147.00
Alliant Energy, Utilities.................................................... 10,256.08
Megan Lorene Alonzo, Wellness Reimbursement................ 50.00
Amazon Capital Services, Supplies.................................... 14,522.06
Ames Tribune, Subscription............................................... 46.36
Carrie Ante, Transportation Nonpublic Claim.................... 447.60
Atlantic Bottling Company, Workroom Vending Machine... 110.24
Baker Group, HVAC Damper Setting Chg......................... 172.00
Kara Lynn Barker, Wellness Reimbursement....................... 50.00
Blick Art Materials, Supplies.............................................. 19.55
Bo's Outdoor Solutions, lawn care...................................... 4,591.00
City of Roland, Utilities.................................................... 1,184.91
College Board, PSAT........................................................ 247.50
Compass Business Solutions, Printing................................ 1,144.93
Continental Research Corporation, Supplies....................... 319.51
Delta Dental of Iowa, Dental Insurance.............................. 3,809.40
Department Of Administrative Svc, TSA Annual Admin Fee 650.00
Donovan Group I, Communication Services - Aug.............. 3,000.00
E-Rate Complete LLC, E-rate Annual Fee ......................... 1,500.00
Echo Group, Inc., Supplies................................................ 880.80
Ecolab Pest Elimination Division, Pest Control Services..... 259.98
First Interstate Bank, Withholding..................................... 156,770.94
Flinn Scientific, Supplies................................................... 190.15
Sadie Frederiksen, Wellness Reimbursement...................... 50.00
Gannett Iowa LocaliQ, Publish Minutes............................. 836.00
General Fund, Cell Phones................................................. 60.00
NAPA Auto Parts, Vehicle Parts........................................ 1,257.40
Kate Hartzler, Reimburse Expenses................................... 14.16
Hillyard Des Moines, Supplies........................................... 1,112.74
North Central International, LLC, Vehicle parts.................. 2,739.73
Interstate All Battery Center, FAS1075 Alarm battery.......... 32.20
Iowa Central Community College, Bus Class...................... 650.00
Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing, Permit..... 40.00
Iowa High School Music Association, Membership............. 25.00
IPERS, Retirement............................................................ 97,851.76
ISFIS, Inc., GASB 75 OPEB FY25.................................... 1,500.00
J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc., Music......................................... 807.99
Key Cooperative, Fuel...................................................... 971.13
Cassandra Kitchen, Textbook/Curric Refund...................... 90.00
Kwik Trip, Inc Attn: Credit Dept, Gasoline........................ 393.74
Kortney Lake, Wellness Reimbursement............................ 50.00
Lakeshore, White Boards.................................................. 304.66
Leo Gessner, Reimbursement............................................ 1.99
Lettow, Mary Sara, Wellness Reimbursement...................... 50.00
Martin Bros., Supplies....................................................... 1,650.38
Medical Enterprises Inc, Drug Testing................................ 34.00
Menards, Supplies............................................................ 1,252.53
MetLife, Life/Disability Ins............................................... 1,943.51
Midwest Alarm Service, Inspections.................................. 14,114.54
Nasco, Supplies for VocAg............................................... 670.13
Jill A Nerem, Wellness Reimbursement.............................. 50.00
New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc., Registration 900.00
NoRedink Corp, Curriculum.............................................. 32,400.00
Payroll, Aug-25................................................................ 456,148.70
BMO Harris Bank N.A., Registrations/Supplies.................. 3,124.46
Cynthia K Phelan, Wellness Reimbursement....................... 50.00
Plumb Supply Company, Supplies..................................... 901.76
Brandi Rahto, Wellness Reimbursement............................. 50.00
Reflections Glass & Mirror Auto Glass, Glass on Building.. 197.95
Pitney Bowes Bank Inc Reserve Account, Postage.............. 1,300.00
RIC AIG, Tsa/Ira/Annuities............................................... 1,050.00
RIC AXA Equitable, Tsa/Ira/Annuities.............................. 385.00
RIC Horace Mann, Tsa/Ira/Annuities................................. 550.00
RIC Mass Mutual, Tsa/Ira/Annuities.................................. 5,573.00
RIC Voya, Tsa/Ira/Annuities............................................. 400.00
Frank Rieman Music, Instruct Supplies.............................. 1,832.18
School Datebooks, elementary agendas.............................. 103.70
School Nurse Supply Inc, Supplies..................................... 2,062.91
School Specialty LLC, Supplies......................................... 2,301.51
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Paint.............................. 1,380.39
Sleister Music, School instrument repair............................. 120.00
Story City Building Products, Supplies............................... 313.90
Story County Conservation, Environmental Education........ 561.25
Tech Zone, Programming Fix............................................ 310.50
TK Elevator Corporation, Elevator Maint............................ 66.30
Trophies Plus Inc, Awards................................................. 616.23
Unplugged Wireless Communications LLC, Radios............ 464.00
Jonathan Vanbrunning, Transportation Nonpublic Claim.... 474.49
Verizon Wireless, Cell Phones/Hot Spots........................... 220.98
Watson Plumbing Inc, Plumbing Repairs............................ 1,054.98
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Insurance........... 79,118.31
West Music, ProMark OBD3............................................. 112.97
Mikel Whipple, Reimburse Mileage 8/25-8/29.................... 15.00
Windstream, Fax/Emergency Lines.................................... 709.91
Katelyn A Zimmerman, Wellness Reimbursement............... 50.00
General Fund Subtotal.................................................... $ 929,480.58
Sales Tax Revenue Fund
10FOLD Architecture, 25089 Specs for Buildings.............. 1,165.00
Peterson's Floors, Inc., Carpet........................................... 5,021.08
Sales Tax Revenue Fund Subtotal .................................. $ 6,186.08
Management Levy
SU Insurance Company, Equipment Breakdown Q2............ 29,917.75
Town And Country Insurance, Addtl Insured....................... 98.00
Management Levy Subtotal ............................................ $ 30,015.75
Nutrition Fund
Anderson Erickson Dairy Co, Milk.................................... 2,660.61
EMS Detergent Services, Non-food Supplies...................... 423.40
General Fund, Salary/Benefits Due to GF........................... 6,553.34
Martin Bros., Food............................................................ 4,097.53
Nutrition Fund Subtotal ................................................. $ 13,734.88
PPEL Fund
Baker Group, Meter Replacement...................................... 14,570.19
Brockway Mechanical & Roofing, HS Roof....................... 1,017.28
Peterson's Floors, Inc., Carpet........................................... 11,646.20
Frank Rieman Music, Comp/Tech Hardware...................... 2,000.00
Story County Treasurer, 2024 Property Taxes..................... 2,144.00
StoryComm, Public Safety Emerg. Comm. Sys................... 1,628.76
PPEL Fund Subtotal ...................................................... $ 33,006.43
Self Insurance Fund
Advantage Administrators, Medical Services...................... 17,127.66
Self Insurance Fund Subtotal ......................................... $ 17,127.66
Total Approved for Payment on 9/8/25 .......................... $ 1,061,701.50
September 25 2025
LIOW0375752