Public Notice — Marshalltown

Marshalltown CSDBoard of Education Regular Meeting MinutesMonday, May 4, 2026
Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.Members Present: Sean Heitmann, Leah Stanley, Eric Goslinga, Elizabeth Wise, Maria Morales, and Zach Wahl Members Absent: Sara FaltysCall to Order1. Welcome Guests2.Approval of the Agenda.Motion to approve the agenda as presented.Motion made by: Leah StanleyMotion seconded by: Maria Morales Voting:Unanimously Approved3. RecognitionsThe Board recognized the Hoglan 4th Grade Leadership team for raising $650 by connecting with area businesses and groups to purchase swimsuits and towels for students participating in the Safety Around Water Program. Hoglan Principal, Amy Williams, and members of the 4th grade leadership team were present to talk about the experience.MHS Students Jaevier Patel, Josue Corral Coronado, Victor Gutierrez Cruz, Connor Holman, and Jaden Schwartz, recently qualified for the National History Day state competitions. The students were present to talk about their experience and perform their State qualifying pieces.May 6, 2026 is National School Nurses Day. The Board recognized and thanked all the nurses for their dedication and service to the District.May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Board recognized and thanked the school-based therapists for all their dedication and service to the District.May 1, 2026 was School Lunch Hero Day. The Board recognized and thanked all the food service staff for their dedication and service to the District.May 4, 2026-May 8, 2026 is Teacher Appreciation Week. The Board recognized and thanked all the teachers for their dedication and service to the District.May is School Board Appreciation Month. The Board was recognized for their significant contributions to the District.Consent AgendaMotion to approve the consent agenda as presented.Motion made by: Elizabeth WiseMotion seconded by: Eric GoslingaVoting:Yes Sean HeitmannYes-Leah StanleyYes-Eric GoslingaYes-Elizabeth Wise Yes - Maria MoralesAbstain - Zach Wahla. Approval of Minutes - approve as presentedb. Personnel Items - approve as presentedc. Interagency Agreements and Contracts - approve as presentedd. Open Enrollments approve as presentede. Approve Bills - approve as presentedf. Gifts, Grants, and Bequests - approve as presentedg. Disposition of Obsolete Equipment - approve as presentedPublic CommentNo public comments were received.Education1. Out of State Travel RequestMotion to approve the out of state travel request for MHS XLP students to go to College Park, Maryland & University of Maryland on June 14 through June 18 to participate in the National History Day contest as presented.Motion made by: Zach WahlMotion seconded by: Leah Stanley Voting:Unanimously Approved2. Anson Elementary School PresentationAnson Elementary Principal, Staci Bergman, and Instructional Coach, Jennifer Janssen, gave a presentation on current happenings and programs at Anson Elementary.3. MHS Student Handbook Schedule Request & Course Change Procedures RecommendationMotion to approve the MHS Student Handbook Schedule Request and Course Change Procedures as presented.Motion made by: Maria MoralesMotion seconded by: Leah Stanley Voting:Unanimously Approved4. 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. Miller AV and Security Equipment ProposalMotion to approve Amendment #4 from Invision to provide design services for the AV and Security owner provided equipment as part of the Miller Middle School project in the amount of $54,500 to be paid out of Miller Construction funds as presented.Motion made by: Elizabeth WiseMotion seconded by: Leah Stanley Voting:Unanimously Approved2. Miller Middle School Asbestos AbatementMotion to approve the contract for Miller Middle School Asbestos Abatement with Earth Services and Abatement LLC in the amount of $38,487.87 paid out of Miller Construction funds as presented.Motion made by: Elizabeth WiseMotion seconded by: Eric Goslinga Voting:Unanimously ApprovedFinance1. 2025-2026 Certified Budget AmendmentMotion to set a public hearing for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and directing the Board Secretary to publish the budget amendment in compliance with Iowa Code as presented.Motion made by: Maria MoralesMotion seconded by: Elizabeth WiseVoting:Unanimously Approved2. 2026-2027 Administrator Meet and ConferMotion to approve the 2026-2027 Administrator meet and confer at an increase of $152,904.54 or 2.29% increase.Motion made by: Eric GoslingaMotion seconded by: Maria MoralesVoting:Unanimously Approved3. 2026-2027 Other Hourly Employee & Administrative Assistants Meet and Confer Motion to approve the 2026-2027 Other Hourly & Administrative Assistants meet and confer at an increase of 2.29% at a total cost of $81,468.64, along with moving the Registrar to the Other Hourly group and update appendix F to include longevity and differential pay for mechanics and skilled laborers as presented.Motion made by: Leah StanleyMotion seconded by: Elizabeth WiseVoting:Unanimously Approved4. 2026-2027 Other Salaried Employees Meet and ConferMotion to approve the 2026-2027 Other Salaried meet and confer at an increase of 2.29% to wages for a total cost of $34,909.52 and allow vacation days to accumulate up to 25 days per year as presented.Motion made by: Maria MoralesMotion seconded by: Leah StanleyVoting:Unanimously Approved5. 2026-2027 Transportation Meet and ConferMotion to approve the 2026-2027 Transportation meet and confer increase of 2.29% at a total cost of $22,565.30 which includes adding $0.25 to the base for bus drivers, adding $0.23 to the base for bus monitors, and increasing the activity trip rate to $18/hour as presented.Motion made by: Elizabeth WiseMotion seconded by: Eric Goslinga Voting:Unanimously Approved6. 2026-2027 Certified Substitute RecommendationMotion to approve for the 2026-2027 school year, new full time substitutes receive a salary of $150/day and returning full time substitutes receive a salary of $160/day which temporary employees serving as teacher substitutes receive a salary of $150/day which increase to $170/day after subbing 400 hours as presented.PoliciesMotion made by: Maria MoralesMotion seconded by: Eric GoslingaVoting:Unanimously Approved1. Initial Reading of Board Policies303.10 Associates to the Superintendent, Directors, and Supervisors - Qualifications and Appointment - mark asreviewed303.11 Administrative Cabinet - mark as reviewed303.12 Building Principals and Associates - mark as reviewed314.01 Administrator Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program - mark as reviewed400 - Role of Guiding Principles for Employees - mark as reviewed401.1 E1 - Equal Employment Opportunity Grievance Form - mark as reviewedMiscellaneous1. Communications2. Committee Reports3. Reminders4. Meeting Evaluation/Future Agendas5. AdjournMotion to adjourn the meeting at 7:38 p.m.Motion made by: Elizabeth Wise Motion seconded by: Maria MoralesVoting: Unanimously ApprovedPublished in the Times - Republican May 11, 2026 L60014