Was the 2026-2027 Pleasantville school budget approved?

Yes — the board voted unanimously (5-0) to approve the published 2026-2027 budget.

Did the board approve any donations or facility projects?

Yes — the board accepted a gift from the Webb-Shadle Trust and approved construction of a fishing dock at the school pond.

Were there personnel changes at the April 14, 2026 meeting?

Yes — several resignations and hires were approved, including coaching and teaching positions.

Can parents still request open enrollment changes recorded in the meeting?

The meeting records the board-approved open enrollment transfers out; contact the district office for current enrollment options.

May 15, 2026 Public Notice: Pleasantville, IA

Pleasantville CommunitySchool DistrictRegular Meeting of the Board ofEducationHigh School Media CenterTuesday, April 14, 20265:00 p.m.The Pleasantville School Boardmet in regular session on April 14,2026 in the High School MediaCenter. Present: Beier, McGraw,Core, Sorenson and Mason.2026-2027 District BudgetHearing #25:00 p.m. President Beier openedthe public hearingThere was no public input on theproposed budget.Motion made by Core andseconded by Sorenson to adjournthe public hearing. Motion carried(5-0)5:02 p.m. President Beierdeclared the public hearingadjourned.Regular Meeting5:02 p.m. President Beier calledthe regular meeting to order.All stood and said the Pledge ofAllegiance.Motion made by McGraw andseconded by Core to approve theconsent agenda. Motion carried(5-0).Motion made by Sorensonand seconded Core to approvethe minutes, bills and financialreports. Motion carried (5-0).Informational Only1.Shoutouts:a.PHS FFAi.Outstanding 75th anniversarybanquetii.Parliamentary Procedure team(Hayden B, Hannah C, Leeah H,Lila C, and Amelia L) earn a toptwo gold rating / state qualifierb. PHS Jazz Bandi.PHS finished in the Top 8 at theIowa Jazz Championships1.Uncommon for a first timeband at state.2.Simeon C, Bella A, and Cael Twere all outstanding soloist awardwinners.3.Kudos to everyone involved inthe program!c.Ava Van Ness, Accepted toSimons-NYU Science ExplorationProgrami.Summer STEM internship atNYUii.One of 80 students nationwideacceptedd.Ms. Erin McBroom, HSScience Teacher - Recentlyselected for the ISU ResearchExperience for Teachers summerSTEM educator institute inbiotechnology2.2026-2027 PCSD budgetreview3.Jessica Metz read a statementthanking teachers and staff forinvolvement in Autism AwarenessWeek. She also was concernedabout the decision to hire a fulltime superintendent.Consent Agenda - The Board ofEducation will act upon the itemslisted below in the consent agendaas one action item unless a boardmember wishes to have a specificitem(s) moved to the new businessagenda. Motion made by Core andseconded by McGraw to approve.Motion carried (5-0).1.Personnel report:a.Resignations:i.Ryan Edwards - JH AssistantBaseball Coachii.Chad Rowson - Varsity HeadWrestling Coachiii.Hayley Thomson - SharedSpecial Education Director(Carlisle)iv.Trever Zoss - HS BoysAssistant Basketball Coachb.New hires:i.Sara Sleyster - JH EnglishTeacherc.Contract adjustmenti.Jen Stephens (requested) - 80%2026-20272.Open enrollment:a.Out:i.Isabelle Burk - 3rd Grade,Indianolaii.Kamryn Geissinger - IowaConnections Academyiii.Grace Watson - Kindergarten,Carlisleiv.Karter Raleigh - Kindergarten,Knoxville HSAP3.Consider MOU withGrandview University forstaff tuition discount: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JwqKIvBXKIcKCx071R_1U_pNF9pWSepe/view?usp=sharingNew Business:Motion made by Core andseconded by Sorenson to approvethe 2026-2027 School Budget aspublished. Motion Carried (5-0)Motion made by Sorenson andseconded by McGraw to acceptthe gift donation from the WebbShadle Trust and approve theconstruction of a fishing dock atthe school pond at the baseballfield. Motion Carried(5-0).Board UpdateBoard President Beier reada statement updating thecurrent timeline for the newSuperintendent search.Superintendent's Report1.Legislative session update2.SIAC update3.Facilities committee updateAdjournment5:57 p.m. President Beierdeclared the meeting adjourned.

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