When and where did the Cherokee Community School District board meet?

The board met April 20, 2026 at 5:36 P.M. in the CWHS Library, 600 W. Bluff St., Cherokee.

Which personnel changes were approved at the April 20, 2026 meeting?

The board approved several resignations and retirements, an internal teacher transfer, and multiple contract extensions and coaching assignments.

Were any policies adopted or affirmed at the meeting?

Yes, the board affirmed equal educational opportunity and related nondiscrimination/Section 504 notices and procedures.

May 8, 2026 Public Hearing: 600 W. Bluff St., Cherokee, IA

LEGAL NOTICE Cherokee Community SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD of EDUCATION regular meeting april 20, 2026 The Board of Education of the Cherokee Community School District held a regular meeting on April 20, 2026, at 5:36 P.M. The meeting was held in the CWHS Library, 600 W. Bluff St., Cherokee, IA. The meeting was called to order at 5:36 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance and Mission Statement were recited. Moved by Freed, seconded by Barkley to approve the agenda. Unanimously Approved A roll call of members was taken. Present were:Jocelyn Riggert, Jared Barkley, Brian Freed, Ray E Mullins II and Jodi Thomas. Visitors were welcomed. Thomas referenced board policy 213, Public Participation in Board Meetings. Moved by Riggert, seconded by Barkley to approve the consent agenda. Unanimously Approved •Minutes of the Regular Meeting [3/16/26], Work Session [3/24/26], Public Hearing [4/7/26], Board Work Session [4/16/26] •Financial statements •Monthly bills •Approve Resignations:Melissa Doellinger - CWHS Special Education Teacher; Anna Palsrud8th Grade Math Teacher; Stephanie Rehder - MS Volleyball Coach; Shauna Henke - MS Volleyball Coach; Kiersten Ryherd - CMS Para •Approve retirements:Keisha Lockin - 2nd Grade Teacher; Margaret Corzilius - Food Service; Kathi Halder - Food Service •Approve internal transfers:Shaylin Carlson from 1st Grade to Kindergarten Teacher •Approve contract extensions:Libby Peterson - Football Cheer CoCoach; Janae Casson - Football Cheer Co-Coach; Tim Stoneking - JV Boys Golf Coach; Lisa Mitchel - CES Special Education Teacher; Asia Lyn Tigges - Food Service Principal and Superintendent reports were given. Moved by Freed, seconded by Mullins to affirm policies 102:Equal Educational Opportunity; 102-R(1):Equal Educational Opportunity - Grievance Procedure; 102-E(1):Equal Educational Opportunity – Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination; 102-E(2):Equal Educational Opportunity – Continuous Notice of nondiscrimination; 102-E(3):Equal Educational Opportunity –Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights; 102-E(4):Equal

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