What budget decisions did the Hamburg school board approve for 2026–27?

The board approved the presented 2026–27 budget during the April 20, 2026 meeting.

Will staff pay change for the 2026–27 school year?

Yes; both certified and classified staff received a 5% salary increase approved at the meeting.

What sports-sharing agreement was approved with Sidney?

The board approved JH/HS wrestling and football sharing for 2026–27, with set per-athlete fees and Hamburg providing a football coach.

Were any staff positions reduced or changed?

Yes; the guidance counselor was reduced from 1.6 FTE to 1.0 FTE and the construction trades program from 2.0 FTE to 1.0 FTE.

When is the next joint school board meeting?

The next regular joint meeting is May 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Fourth Grade Classroom at Marnie Simons School.

May 15, 2026 Public Hearing: 309 S Street, Hamburg, Iowa, IA

April 20, 2026, REGULAR BOARD MEETING The joint regular board meeting of the Hamburg Community School Board and Hamburg Charter School Board, State of Iowa, held in the Marnie Simons School Fourth Grade Classroom, 309 S Street, Hamburg, Iowa 51640, was called to order by President Kyla Tiemeyer at 6:03 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. Roll Call: Kim Ashlock–present, Melissa Beyer-present, Kevin Dechant-present, Tuesday Leseberg-present and Kyla Tiemeyer-present. Charter President Dave Mincer called the Charter Board to order at 6:04 pm. Roll Call: Kim Ashlock-present, Lawrence Buckalew-present, Tuesday Leseberg-present, Dave Mincer-present, Roxie Yost-present. Also, present were Mr. Cruickshank, Superintendent and Melissa Chambers, Board Secretary/Treasurer. Quorum was determined. AgendaT. LESEBERG moved to approve the agenda. M. BEYER second. Carried unanimously. Charter member K. ASHLOCK moved to approve the agenda, R. YOST second. Carried unanimously. Hearing for the 2026-27 Budget: No Budget presentPresenters/Recognition of Guests and Visitors/Open Forum: A. Public Communication/Open Forum – NoneB. Staff Reports -- NoneBoard Learning: “Taking Responsibility for Change” Sir Ken RobinsonConsent AgendaA. Consent AgendaThe board considered and discussed the consent agenda as follows: 1. Minutes – March 16 Regular & March 19 Special Meeting Minutes for both Charter & District, March 23 special meeting minutes for District.Accounts Payable – presentedFinancial Reports – presented.Donations – noneHuman Resource – 3 resignations: T. Shrum paraprofessional; K. Dovel Sec English; R. Thompson HS Boys basketball and golf coach. Still working to fill position for Music.Open Enrollment – noneM. BEYER moved to approve the Consent Agenda, K. ASHLOCK second. Carried unanimously. Charter board member R. YOST moved to approve Consent Agenda items pertaining to Charter. L. BUCKALEW second. Carried unanimously. Old BusinessA)Discussion – update on hotel property. Flooring completed prior to end of school year, working next to update exterior.B)Discussion and update on the facility addition. Info provided from Farnsworth and Nick Matheson. Fire Marshall gave a list of necessary fixes.C)Discussion/possible approval for pay application 12. Due to concerns with construction & design and quality of completion, payment for Architects & Pay app 12 are tabled.D) Discussion/possible action on sports sharing. Alec Hendrickson and Sydney Fischer met with Sidney Supt and AD. Details of potential agreement: JH/HS Wrestling and football. JH $100/student athlete with a $1000 max/season. HS $150/athlete and cost of state participation for our athletes, should it arise. Hamburg would also provide a coach for football and pay entry fees for wrestling corresponding to Hamburg athletes. Motion by T. LESEBERG, second by M. BEYER to approve sharing agreement with Sidney sports sharing of JH/HS Football and wrestling for the 2026-27 school year. Carried unanimously .E) Discussion, possible action on the relocation of the transformer. Tabled while district explores potential grant funding.New Business:A) Discussion and possible approval of the 2026-27 budget. Motion by M. BEYER, second by K. DECHANT to approve as presented by Mr. CruickshankB) Discussion and possible action for the salary increase for the certified staff for 2026-27. Motion by K. DECHANT, second by K. ASHLOCK to approve a 5% increase for Certified staff. Carried unanimously.C) Discussion and possible action regarding the salary increase for classified staff for 2026-27. Motion by K. ASHLOCK, second by T. LESEBERG to approve a 5% increase for classified staff. Carried unanimously.D) Discussion and possible action on reduction in force – guidance counselor program. Motion by T. LESEBERG, second by K. ASHLOCK to approve reduction in force from 1.6FTE to 1.0 FTE. Carried unanimously.E) Discussion and possible action on reduction in force – construction trades program. Motion by K. DECHANT, second by M. BEYER to approve reduction in force from 2.0 to 1.0. Carried unanimously.F)Discussion on the update from the Iowa Coalition for Public School Charters.G)Discussion on the charter school site visit on 4/30/2026.Administrator ReportsA) Mr. Hendrickson: Provided information on potential sports sharing agreement with Sidney, ISASP testing, preschool site visit, Evidence based PD grant with GHAEA helping to source new math curriculum; Weightroom equip to be delivered soon; 8 th graders visits to trades; Charter School Site Visit; Summer project list with Ryan Fann & Alec; Senior Portfolios; Fire sprinkler system annual inspection; Graduation May 16 th at 2 pm.B) Mr. Cruickshank: No report. Next regular Joint School Board Meeting of Hamburg District and Charter will be held May 18th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Fourth Grade Classroom at the Marnie Simons School Building .AdjournmentK. ASHLOCK moved to adjourn the district meeting at 7:35 p.m. M. BEYER second. Carried unanimously. T. LESEBERG moved to adjourn the Charter meeting at 7:35 p.m. L. BUCKALEW second. Carried unanimously. Kyla Tiemeyer, District Board PresidentDave Mincer, Charter Board PresidentMelissa Chambers, Board SecretaryPublished in the Hamburg Reporter on May 15, 2026 4541060

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Minutes from the joint regular board meeting of Hamburg Community School Board and Hamburg Charter School Board held April 20, 2026 at Marnie Simons School. The notice documents attendance, approval of the agenda, and that quorum was established for board actions.

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