2026_5_11 Regular Board Meeting MinutesMUSCATINECOMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICTMEETING MINUTESAttendanceVoting MembersKaren Cooney, Board Member John Dabeet, Vice President Lindsey Phillips, PresidentKim Schneider, Board Member Denny Schuur, Board Member Kerry Dalbey, Board Member Mason Kopf, Board MemberRegular Board Meeting 05/11/2026 - 06:15 PMMCSD Administration Center Board RoomI. Roll Call and Determination of QuorumRoll call was taken, and a quorum was determined at 6:15 pm.II. Recite the Pledge of AllegianceIII. Welcome to Visitors and Media RepresentativePresident Phillips welcomed the visitors and media.IV. Public Hearing to Amend the FY26 BudgetPublic Hearing for the Certification of the proposed FY26 Budget1. A motion by Director Dabeet to open the public hearing was seconded by Director Dalbey (roll call vote)2. There were no written comments.3. There were no oral comments4. The motion to close the public hearing at 6:16 pm was made by Director Schuur and seconded by Director Kopf. (roll call vote)V. Student Board Representatives ReportCadence updated the board on Muscatine High School activities, such as band, orchestra and choir.McKenna updated the board on athletic events and graduation. McKenna was recognized by the board and presented a plaque for her participation as student board representative.VI. Citizen SpeaksNo one spoke during the citizen's speaks portion of the meeting.VII. Board Targets/Goals ReportA. Students will graduate prepared for post-secondary options1. Seal of Biliteracy PresentationMorgan Mohr and Kathleen Schippers presented students with their seal of biliteracy. 1- Muscatine High School students earned the seal of biliteracy in Chinese.2 - Muscatine High School students earned the seal of biliteracy in French. 2 - Muscatine High School students earned the seal of biliteracy in German. 23-Muscatine High School students earned the seal of biliteracy in Spanish.B. Muscatine Schools will utilize resources effectively and equitably1. Al Presentation by Joelle McConnaha and Scott Comstock.Directors Joelle McConnaha, Scott Comstock, and Jaime Kroeger along with Pam Joslin, Aaron Mauer, and Korine Schlawin, presented the progress and expectations of the use of Al in the classroom.The primary goal is to ensure that Al is used as a resource to enhance learning while maintaining academic integrity.C. Students will learn in a positive and supportive environment1. Math Adoption Update Presentation by Mulberry, Grant, and Jefferson faculty. Joelle McConnaha and Laney Berry updated the board on the process of the K-5 math adoption.Guest presenters are Kallie Poor, Dawn Henkel, and Amy Justus from Mulberry. Hannah Aguilar, Mekenzey Manley, and Leslie Bennett from Grant. Lynn Hines, Laura McDonald from Jefferson.Presenters shared feedback gathered directly from students and staff. Feedback was categorized by grade level to ensure the curriculum met the specific developmental needs of all elementary students.The selection committee reviewed the strengths and preferences expressed by faculty and students for both the iReady and Reveal platforms.Following the selection committee discussions, the team selected iReady as the preferred math curriculum.VIII. Superintendent UpdateSuperintendent Christopher updates the board on:• Legislative UpdatesTax ReformClassroom DisciplineOpen Enrollment change in allowing 8th graders to participate in highschool sports.• End of the school year activities• May is school board appreciation month. Superintendent Christopher thank the board for their dedication to the district, and they were each presented with an appreciation certificate.IX. Consent Agenda-The following items are considered to be routine by the Board of Education and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Director so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence from the agenda.The consent agenda line items A through K were approved unanimously.Motion made by: Denny SchuurMotion seconded by: Mason KopfVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedA. Approve the Minutes of the April 13, 2026 Regular Session and April 27, 2026 Closed Session Meetings.B. Approve the Bills and Claims Against the District dated May 11, 2026.C. Approve the following Employment Recommendations. RESIGNATIONS - ADMINISTRATIVECuppy, Rachel - Muscatine High School, Assistant Principal, effective end of the 2025-2026 contractRECOMMENDATIONS FOR NON RENEWAL OF SCHEDULE C CONTRACT Field, Eric - Susan Clark Junior High, JH Drama, effective end of the 2025-2026school yearNEW HIRES - CERTIFIEDBullard, Brooklyn - Jefferson Elementary School, 4th Grade Teacher, effective8/14/26 school year, $50,000Heiting, Carrie - Muscatine High School, German Teacher, effective 8/14/26 school year, $76,833NEW HIRES - CLASSIFIED PROFESSIONALSFlack, Cole Jefferson Elementary, Dean of Students, effective 8/3/26, $68,500 RESIGNATIONS - CERTIFIEDBeerends, Mark - Muscatine High School, Special Education Strat | Teacher,effective end of the 2025-2026 school yearBurford, Teale - Muscatine High School, Vocal Music Teacher, effective end of the 2025-2026 school yearFlack, Cole - Jefferson Elementary, Vocal Music Teacher, effective end of the 2025- 2026 school yearGilson, Anna - Franklin Elementary, Grade 2 Teacher, effective end of the 2025-2026 school yearHaas, Sydney Mulberry Elementary, Grade 6 Teacher, effective end of the 2025-2026 sch2026 school yearHohenadel, Mallory - Mulberry Elementary, Grade 6 Teacher, effective end of theBecci - Franklin Elementary, Instructional Coach, effective end of the2025-2026 school year McCleary, Becci. 2025-2026 school yearSmith, Aaron - Muscatine High School, Social Studies Teacher, effective end of the2025-2026 school yearStone, Hayden - Muscatine High School, Vocal Music Teacher, effective end of the 2025-2026 school yearRESIGNATIONS - SCHEDULE CBurford, Teale - Muscatine High School, Stage and Drama Choral Director, effectiveend of the 2025-2026 school yearBurford, Teale - Muscatine High School, Vocal Music Head, effective end of the2025-2026 school yearchel - Susan Clark Junior High, ELA Department Chair, effective end ofFallon, Rachel -the 2025-2026 school yearFlack, Cole - Jefferson Elementary, Elementary Vocal Music Stipend, effective end ofthe 2025-2026 school yeartheHeid, Jeffery - Muscatine High School, Stage and Drama Pit Conductor, effectiveend of the 2025-2026 school yearMauck, Rene -Muscatine High School, Stage and Drama Head Director, effectiveendend of the 2025-2026 school yearMoss, Shane - Muscatine High School, Assistant Baseball CoachStone, Hayden - Muscatine High School, Show Choir, effective end of the 2025-2026school yearStone, Hayden - Muscatine High School, Stage and Drama Choral Director, effectiveend of the 2025-2026 school yearStone, Hayden - Muscatine High School, Vocal Music Assistant, effective end of the2025-2026 school yearNEW HIRES - SCHEDULE CHaller, Hunter - Susan Clark Junior High, Stage and Drama Coach, effective for theKallenberger, Lillian - Muscatine High School, Show Chior Co-Director, effective for2026-2027 school yearthe 2026-2027 school yearKlingsten, Jacob - Susan Clark Junior High, Stage and Drama Coach, effective forthe 2026-2027 school yearReed, Madelynn Muscatine High School, Assistant Softball CoachD. Approve the following Policies No/Minimal/Required by Law-Approved the following policies:• 200.02: Powers of the Board of Directors• 201.01: Membership of the Board• 202.03: Term of Office• 502.05: Student Lockers• 502.08: Search and Seizure• 503.05: Corporal Punishment, Mechanical Restraint and Prone RestraintE. Approve the 2026-27 Agreement for Athletic Training Coverage, Strength and Conditioning Services between Muscatine Community School District (MCSD) and Rock Valley Physical Therapy (RVPT).F. Approve the 2026-27 Agreement between the lowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJag) and Muscatine Community School District for the Muscatine High School iJag Program andMuscatine CSD.G. Approve the Resource Navigator Service Agreement between Muscatine Community School District and Unity Healthcare dba Trinity Muscatine for 2026-2027.H. Approve the 2026-2027 MOA between Muscatine Community School District and Eastern Iowa Community College for Education Practicum Students.I. Approve the 2026-2027 MOA between Muscatine Community School District and Eastern Iowa Community College for the College Connections ProgramJ. Approve the 2026 2027 Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements with MCSD and Morningside University.K. Approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement with Mississippi Bend AEA for the 2026-2027School Year.X. Items Requiring ActionA. Approve amending the FY26 Budget as presented. Amending our budget is something we typically do every year. Amending our budget doesnot increase property taxes. We are statutorily required to stay within the four functionalexpenditure categories.Motion made by: Kerry DalbeyMotion seconded by: John DabeetVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedB. Approve 2026 MHS partial Roof Replacement to Jim Giese Commercial Roofing Inc. in theamount of $1,362,800.Legat Architects has reviewed the qualifications and references for Jim Giese CommercialRoofing Inc. and recommends awarding them the contract for all 2026 roof replacement work. Work is scheduled to be substantially complete by August 3, 2026.The roof repair public hearing was held on February 9, 2026.Motion made by: Denny SchuurMotion seconded by: Kerry DalbeyVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedC. Approve the Muscatine High School (MHS) Concrete Replacement Project in the amount of $520,929.50.The Operations Department recommended awarding the contract to Heuer. Their bid provides the most robust structural specifications, including extra protection against cracking and heaving, ensuring greater long-term durability for District facilities.Motion made by: Mason KopfMotion seconded by: Denny SchuurVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedD. Approve the purchase of 1,185 student Chromebooks from Bluum in the amount of $525,225.24.The board approved the purchase of 1,185 student Chromebooks from bluum unanimously.Motion made by: Kim Schneider Motion seconded by: John DabeetVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedE. Approve the purchase of 150 teachers Macbooks from Apple Inc. Education in the amount of $146,850.00.The board approved the purchase of 150 Macbooks for teachers from Apple Inc. Education.Motion made by: Denny Schuur Motion seconded by: Kim SchneiderVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedF. Approve the Tentative Muscatine High School Class of 2026 Graduates.Approval of the tentative MHS Class of 2026 Graduates. This list is provided by Muscatine High School,Motion made by: John DabeetMotion seconded by: Kerry DalbeyVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedG. Approve extending Managed Print Service Agreement with Gordon Flesch through August 2029 in the amount of $158,463.12 per year.Following the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) process conducted in March 2023, Muscatine Schools awarded a three-year managed print services contract to Gordon Flesch. Due to the vendor's proven reliability, exceptional customer support, and the minimal technical issues experienced to date, the District is moving forward with a three-year contract extension. This renewal ensures the proactive replacement of select high-volume devices to maintain operational efficiency while yielding a cost reduction of $1,258 annually compared to the expiring agreement.Motion made by: Kerry Dalbey Motion seconded by: Karen Cooney Voting results: Unanimously ApprovedH. Approve the purchase of two buses from School Bus Sales Co. in the amount of $321,068.00.Approval of the purchase of two school buses from School Bus Sales Co. Motion made by: John Dabeet Motion seconded by: Kim SchneiderVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedI. Approve the purchase of a Chrysler Voyager Rampvan from School Bus Sales Co. in theamount of $79,500.00.Approval of the purchase of a Chrysler Voyager Rampvan from School Bus Sales Co. in the amount of $79,500.00.Motion made by: Kerry Dalbey Motion seconded by: Mason KopfVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedJ. Approve the Adoption of the iReady Math Curriculum for grades K-5.Approval of the iReady math curriculum for grades K-5 in the amount of $548,910.97.Motion made by: John Dabeet Motion seconded by: Karen CooneyVoting results: Unanimously ApprovedXI. Discussion and InformationA. April FinancialsApril financials were provided by Tom Anderson.B. 2026-2027 Student Handbook - 2nd ReadingThe second reading of the 2026-2027 student handbook.C. Review Administrative Regulations and Exhibits:The following Administrative Regulations and Exhibits were reviewed:1. 102E.1 Civil Rights Grievance Procedures2. 104E.1 Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment Policy - Complaint FormsD. Announcements/Meeting/Events * May 17, 2026 - Muscatine High School Graduation - 2 p.m.
* May 25, 2026 - Memorial Day - No School
* May 29, 2026 - Student's Last Day - 2hr Early Dismissal
* June 08, 2026 - Regular School Board Meeting - 6:15 pm - MCSD Admin CenterNo Community Conversation in June and JulyXII. AdjournMotion made by: Mason KopfMotion seconded by: Denny SchuurVoting results: Unanimously Approved The meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.Board PresidentBoard SecretaryCOL-IA-401373
