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The Ballard Board of Education held a regular meeting May 11, 2026 at the Ballard Middle School, 308 Main Ave, Huxley, IA, 50124. President Van Loo called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM with Jean Saveraid, Ben Jensen, Amanda Philgreen and Tim Van Loo present. Kirk Peterson was absent.
Items approved unanimously (4-0) unless otherwise noted:
1. Approval of Agenda
2. FY2026 Budget Amendment (Public Hearing - FY2026 Budget Amendment; Adoption of FY2026 Budget Amendment)
3. Ballard East and West HVAC Replacement Project (Pay Application - Ballard East and West HVAC Replacement Project - Reliable 1; Pay Application - Ballard East and West HVAC Replacement Project - Retainage; Resolution Accepting the Ballard East and West HVAC Project as Being Fully Complete)
4. Fully Self-funded Insurance - Dental
5. Flexibility Fund Transfer
6. Natural Gas Risk Pool Resolution and 28E Agreement
7. FY2027 & FY2028 Master Contract with Ballard Education Association
8. FY2027 Salaries & Benefits for Non-Certified Staff
9. Employee Handbooks
10. Approve Seniors for Graduation
11. Foreign Exchange Students
12. 2026-2027 Student Fees
13. Consent Agenda (Personnel; Business Information; Vendor/Partnership Agreements; Disposal of District Property)
14. Adjourn
Items requiring no action:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Visitors
3. Administrative Reports - (Director Reports; Building Principal Reports; Superintendent's Report)
4. Board Policy 409.04 - Employee Holidays
5. Board Policy 409.02 - Employee Leaves of Absence
6. Board Policy 304.01 - Supervisors - Positions, Selection and Qualifications
7. Board Policy 412.01 - Classified Employee Compensation
8. Final Thoughts
9. Key Actions for Communications
Meeting adjourned at 7:37 PM
Agendas and complete minutes are available at the Administration Office or at www.ballard.k12.ia.us
Submitted by Amber Jungst
Director of Communication, Human Resources Specialist
Board Secretary
Published in the Ames Tribune on May 15, 2026 (1t)
