What did the board decide about the FY2025-26 budget amendment?

The board adopted the published FY2025-26 budget amendment at the May 11, 2026 meeting with no public comments.

What are the $30,000,000 bonds for and how were they approved?

The board adopted a resolution supporting issuance of approximately $30 million in school infrastructure sales/services/use tax revenue bonds during the public hearing.

When is the public bid hearing for the school buses?

The board set the date, time and place for a possible public hearing on June 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dubuque Community School District.

What major construction contracts were approved?

Contracts approved include Irving Elementary roof ($674,750), Sageville fuel tank ($314,000), playground ($301,300), and Dalzell retaining wall ($125,505).

When is the last day of school and commencement dates?

Last day of school is Friday, May 29, 2026; multiple commencement ceremonies are scheduled May 29–30, 2026.

May 20, 2026 Public Hearing: 2300 Chaney Road, Dubuque, IA

Dubuque Community Schools May 11, 2026 MEETING MINUTES The Board of Directors provided a hybrid option for the members of the Board to participate in the meeting. Attendance Board Members Kate Parks, President, Lisa Wittman, Vice President Nancy Bradley, Board Member, Dirk Hamel, Board Member, Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier, Board Member, Anderson Sainci, Board Member, Mae Hingtgen, Board Member Additional Officers of the Board Lisa Demmer, Chief Financial Officer, Amy Hawkins, Super-intendent, Carrie Mauss, Board Secretary, Brian Kuhle, Chief Human Resources Officer President Parks called the meeting to order at 5:33 with Board member Dirk Hamel attending via phone. Students from Audubon Elementary led the Board in the Pledge of Allegiance. I move that the Board of Education approve the agenda as submitted. Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 13, 2026, and the special meeting of May 6th, 2026, as submitted Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education suspend the rules of order and go into open forum Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Nancy Bradley Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. Principal Ed Glaser shared what is going well at Audubon. I move that the Board of Education reinstate the rules of order and return to regular session. Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Nancy Bradley Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. Board Salutes • The district's music education program for being honored for the 10th year in a row with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation • The Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools for its annual Enhancing Excellence fundraising event and for its work securing a $35,000 grant from United Way of Dubuque Area Tri-States for an after-school and summer credit recovery program at the Alta Vista Campus • To all involved in the Elementary Track Meet that was held at Dalzell Field on May 4th. • The family of John Burgart, former Superintendent of Dubuque Schools, condolences on his passing Public Hearing on Proposed Budget Amendment for Fiscal 2025-2026 CFO, Lisa Demmer, reviewed the budget amendment for FY 2025-2026. I move that the Board of Education receive and file proof of publication of Notice of Public Hearing on the Budget amendment and authorize payment of the legal notice publication cost to the Telegraph Herald. Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. There were no public comments. I move that the Board of Education adopt the Budget Amendment for Fiscal 2025-2026 as published Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. Approximately $30,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds The board president opened the public hearing. There were no public comments. I move that the Board of Education adopt a resolution supporting the proposed issuance of approximately $30,000,000 in school infrastructure sales services and use tax revenue bonds. Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Upon roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Superintendent Hawkins presented a certificate to each Board member and thanked them for their service. The theme for this year is Because of You! In addition, they each received a name plate from students at the ALC. I move that the Board of Education approve those items listed in the consent agenda. Jacobitz-Kizzier was auditor for the month. Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. Board member Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier introduced Chief Human Resources Director, Brian Kuhle, who reviewed the agreements with the district employee groups. Jacobitz-Kizzier gave an update for the Facilities and Support Services Committee meeting. I move that the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Dubuque Education Association as presented. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Maintenance Personnel as presented. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the executed construction contract, bonds and certificate of insurance with Tricon Construction Group for the Sageville Elementary School Fuel Oil Tank Replacement Project in the amount of $314,000.00. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the executed construction contract, bonds and certificate of insurance with Portzen Construction, Inc. for the Dalzell South Retaining Wall Repairs Project in the amount of $125,505.00. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the executed construction contract, bonds and certificate of insurance with Jim Giese Commercial Roofing Inc. for the Irving Elementary School Roof Replacement Project in the amount of $674,750.00. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the executed construction contract, bonds and certificate of insurance with Play Power LT Farmington C/O Play-Pro Recreation for the Irving Elementary Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $301,300.00. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the executed construction contract, bonds and certificate of insurance with Play Power LT Farmington C/O Play-Pro Recreation for the Irving Elementary Playground Replacement Project in the amount of $301,300.00. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the District approve the Third Amendment to the Learning Campus Condominiums Declaration of Submission of Property to Horizon Regime. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the resolution offering for sale, by public bid, three (3) 2017 IC Corp Combined Unit School Buses and set the date, time and place for possible public hearing as June 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dubuque Community School District. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the resolution ordering an election on the question of continuing to levy a voter-approved physical plant and equipment property tax. Motion made by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Motion seconded by: Mae Hingtgen Voting results: Upon roll call vote, unanimously approved 7-0. Board member Nancy Bradley gave an update from the Ed Programs/Policy Committee meeting. I move that the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Non-Bargaining personnel as presented. Motion made by: Nancy Bradley Motion seconded by: Anderson Sainci Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Custodial Personnel as presented. Motion made by: Nancy Bradley Motion seconded by: Anderson Sainci Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Food Service Personnel as presented. Motion made by: Nancy Bradley Motion seconded by: Anderson Sainci Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the agreement with the Bus Drivers and Bus Attendant personnel as presented. Motion made by: Nancy Bradley Motion seconded by: Anderson Sainci Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education approve the Proclamation recogniz-ing Marshallese Constitution Day and authorize the President and the Secretary to sign on behalf of the Board. Motion made by: Nancy Bradley Motion seconded by: Anderson Sainci Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education receive and file the Superintendent's recommendation regarding termina-tion of an employment contract and file it with the Board Secretary. Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Voting results: Unanimously approved 7-0. I move that the Board of Education accept the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate the continuing teaching contract of Melinda Janes effective at the end of the 2025-2026 school year Motion made by: Lisa Wittman Motion seconded by: Sarah Jacobitz-Kizzier Voting results: Upon roll call vote, unanimously approved 7-0. The last day of school for the 2025-26 school year is Friday, May 29th. Commencement will be Friday, May 29th, at Roosevelt MS-Lass Auditorium 6:00 p.m. Dubuque Online School, Saturday, May 30th, at Dalzell Field 10:00 a.m. Hempstead High School and 3:00 p.m. Senior High School President Parks adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. Carolyn Mauss, Secretary 1t 5/20

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