Marshalltown CSDBoard of Education Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, April 6, 2026Meeting called to order at 5:17 p.m.Members Present: Sean Heitmann, Sara Faltys, Leah Stanley, Eric Goslinga, Maria Morales, Elizabeth Wise, and Zach WahlMembers Absent: None
Call to Order1. Welcome Guests2. Approval of the AgendaMotion to approve the agenda as presented.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Elizabeth Wise Voting: Unanimously Approved3. Recognitions5th grade students Eliana Arellano, Sahara McCulley, and Naomi Lewis were recognized for recently being honored at the American Legion for their "What the Flag Means to Me" essays.
Marshalltown High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) recently competed in Students Taking Action Through Recognition (STAR) events at a National Qualifier in Cedar Rapids. Several FCCLA students along with FCCLA advisor, Sandra Tracy, spoke to the Board about the experience.
Marshalltown High School Students Jaylin Fogarty and Nolan Sawtelle were recognized for recently performing at the All-State Speech Festival at the University of Northern Iowa. Both students spoke to the Board about their experience.
April 1 was Paraprofessinal Appreciation Day. The District recognized all the paraprofessionals for their service and dedication to students.Consent AgendaMotion to approve the consent agenda as presented.Motion made by: Maria Morales Motion seconded by: Elizabeth Wise Voting:Sean Heitmann – Yes Sara Faltys – Abstain Eric Goslinga – Yes Leah Stanley – Yes Maria Morales – Yes Elizabeth Wise – Yes Zach Wahl - Yes
1. Approval of Minutes – approve as presented2. Personnel Items – approve as presented3. Interagency Agreements and Contracts – approve as presented4. Open Enrollments – approve as presented5. Approve Bills – approve as presented6. Gifts, Grants, and Bequests – approve as presentedPublic CommentNo public comments were received.Education1. Out of State Trip ApprovalMotion to approve the out of state trip request for FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. on July 6-10, 2026 as presented.Motion made by: Leah Stanley Motion seconded by: Maria Morales Voting: Unanimously Approved
2. Out of State Trip ApprovalMotion to approve the out of state trip request for the Science and Technology Fair of Iowa (SSTFI) in Phoenix, AZ from May 9-15, 2026 as presented.Motion made by: Zach Wahl Motion seconded by: Sara Faltys Voting:Sean Heitmann – Yes Sara Faltys – YesEric Goslinga – No Leah Stanley – Yes Elizabeth Wise – No Maria Morales – Yes Zach Wahl – Yes3. International Student Exchange PresentationMarshalltown High School International Exchange Student Maximilian Scheier gave a presentation to the Board about his experience as an international student at the school and the importance of exchange programs.4. Student School Board Representative UpdateStudent School Board Representatives Mylie Dougall, Nyemade Harmon, and Audrey Miller-Phifer gave an update on happenings at Marshalltown High School.Buildings & Grounds1. Summer 2026 ProjectsMotion to approve the 2026 Summer Projects in the amount of $399,539 to be paid out of PPEL funds as presented.Motion made by: Zach Wahl Motion seconded by: Sara Faltys Voting:Unanimously Approved2. Resolution Awarding Construction Contracts for Subgrade Waterproofing and Theater Equipment Bid Packages for the Miller Middle School Project.Motion to approve the resolution and contract amendment 05 with Boyd Jones Construction awarding contracts for Subgrade Waterproofing and Theater Equipment bid packages for the Miller Middle School Project to CK Fairco and A to Z Theater Equipment as presented.Motion made by: Elizabeth Wise Motion seconded by: Sara Faltys Voting:Sean Heitmann – Yes Sara Faltys – YesEric Goslinga – Yes Leah Stanley – No Elizabeth Wise – Yes Maria Morales – Yes Zach Wahl - Yes3. Approve Contracts for the Miller Middle School ProjectMotion to approve the resolution approving the contracts and bonds for construction of the Miller Middle School Project as presented.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Elizabeth Wise Voting: Unanimously Approved4. Purchase of HVAC Equipment for Miller Middle School ProjectMotion to approve the quote from Lennox for HVAC equipment for the Miller Middle School Project in the amount of $182,866.67 as presented.Motion made by: Eric Goslinga Motion seconded by: Leah Stanley Voting: Unanimously Approved5. Approve Contracts for Franklin FieldMotion to approve the certificate of substantial completion from Kline Electric for Electrical Bid Package for the Franklin Field Project as presented.Motion made by: Sara Faltys Motion seconded by: Leah Stanley Voting: Unanimously Approved6. Chromebook Replacement RecommendationMotion to approve the Chromebook replacement purchase from CDWG in the amount of $399,054.12 as part of the annual replacement cycle to be paid from SAVE funds as presented.Motion made by: Zach Wahl Motion seconded by: Sara Faltys Voting:Unanimously ApprovedFinance1. 2026-2027 Benefits RenewalMotion to approve the 2026-2027 renewal for the District's self-insured insurance plan and the corresponding cost sharing for the plan year as presented.Motion made by: Leah Stanley Motion seconded by: Sara Faltys Voting: Unanimously Approved
2. 2026-2027 Certified Budget PresentationMotion to set a public hearing for Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and directing the Board Secretary to publish the 2026-2027 Certified Budget estimate in compliance with Iowa Code.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Elizabeth Wise Voting:Sean Heitmann – Yes Sara Faltys – YesEric Goslinga – YesLeah Stanley – Not Present at Vote Elizabeth Wise – YesMaria Morales – Yes Zach Wahl - YesPolicies1. First Reading of Board PoliciesMotion to amend and waive the second reading of the following Board Policies: 102 Equal Educational Opportunity; 102 R1 Equal Educational Opportunity — Grievance Procedure; 102 E1 Equal Educational Opportunity Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination; 102 E2 Equal Educational Opportunity Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination; 102 E3 Equal Educational Opportunity Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights; 102 E6 Equal Educational Opportunity Disposition of Complaint Form; 710.01 R1 School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaints Procedures; 710.01 E1 School Nutrition Program Notice of Nondiscrimination; and 710.01 E2 School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaint Form.Motion made by: Leah Stanley Motion seconded by: Sara Faltys Voting: Unanimously Approved
Motion to adopt and waive the second reading of Board Policies 102 E4 Equal Educational Opportunity Discrimination Complaint Form and 102 E5 Equal Educational Opportunity Witness Disclosure Form.Motion made by: Sara Faltys Motion seconded by: Leah Stanley Voting: Unanimously Approved2. Initial Reading of Board Policies303.06 Administrator Evaluation – mark as reviewed303.07 Administrative Personnel Professional Development – mark as reviewed303.08 Administrator Civic Duties – mark as reviewed.3. Miscellaneousa. Communicationsb. Committee Reportsc. Remindersd. Meeting Evaluation/Future Agendase. AdjournMotion to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m.Motion made by: Sara Faltys Motion seconded by: Zach Wahl Voting: Unanimously Approved4. Exempt Session for NegotiationsThe Board took a short break at 7:53 p.m. and returned at 8:00 p.m. The Board met in an exempt session for negotiations which started at 8:00 p.m. and concluded at 8:29 p.m.Board PresidentDirector of CommunicationsPublished in the Times - Republican May 11, 2026 L60014