When and where was the closed session held?

It was held April 28, 2026 at 11:27 PM in Room 205 of the Educational Services Center, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City.

Was the closed session approved by the full board?

Yes; the motion to enter closed session passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye.

Public Hearing — 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, IA

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The Iowa City Community School District board held a brief closed session on April 28, 2026 under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual at that individual's request; the meeting lasted about nine minutes.

Key Takeaways

Closed session held April 28, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Legal basis: Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) — personnel competency evaluation
Closed session lasted until 11:36 PM
Board voted unanimously to enter closed session
Meeting location: Educational Services Center, Room 205

Published: May 19, 2026 · today
Category: Public Hearing
City: Iowa City
Address: 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, IA · 3 filings

Research context

3 filings at this address 6 public hearing notices in Iowa City (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Contact Board Secretary for records
If you need official minutes or records, contact Board Secretary Kim Colvin at the Iowa City Community School District office.
2
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Check the district's website for upcoming agendas or public notices for any follow-up actions or related public items.

Frequently asked questions

What did the school board discuss in the closed session?: They met to evaluate the professional competency of an individual, at that individual's request, per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).
When and where was the closed session held?: It was held April 28, 2026 at 11:27 PM in Room 205 of the Educational Services Center, 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City.
Was the closed session approved by the full board?: Yes; the motion to enter closed session passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye.

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Legal terms in this notice

Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i): State law allowing closed sessions to evaluate an individual's professional competency when requested by the individual.
Closed session: A meeting portion not open to the public for confidential discussion permitted by law.
Evaluate the professional competency: Reviewing an individual's job performance, qualifications, or conduct.

Full Notice Text

Iowa City Community School District
Board Closed Session 2: Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (1)(i) Minutes
04/28/2026
Educational Services Center - Room 205
2255 N. Dubuque Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
Members Present: Ruthina Malone, Board President; Molly Abraham, Board Vice President; Charlie Eastham, Board Director Jayne Finch, Board Director; Jennifer Horn-Frasier, Board Director; Mitch Lingo, Board Director; Lisa Williams, Board Director
Also Present: Matt Degner, Superintendent; Kim Colvin, Board Secretary; Kristy Latta, Board Legal Counsel
President Malone called the meeting to order at 11:26 PM.
Motion by Abraham, seconded by Williams to go into Closed Session as provided for in Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.
Ayes: Abraham, Eastham, Finch, Horn-Frasier, Lingo, Malone, Williams
Nays: None
The board entered closed session at 11:27 PM.
The board returned to open session at 11:36 PM.
Motion by Williams, seconded by Horn-Frasier to adjourn. All were in favor and the meeting adjourned at 11:36 PM.

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Public Hearing — 2255 N. Dubuque Road, Iowa City, IA

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The Iowa City Community School District board met in closed session on April 28, 2026 to evaluate the professional competency of an individual at the individual's request under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i). The board entered closed session at 11:38 PM and returned to open session at 11:51 PM.

The Iowa City Community School District board met in a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) on April 28, 2026 to evaluate the professional competency of an individual at that person's request. The board entered closed session at 10:08 PM and adjourned at 11:24 PM.

The Iowa City Community School District Board met in a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) on April 28, 2026 to evaluate the professional competency of an individual at that person's request; the meeting began at 10:06 PM and ended at 11:24 PM.

T-Mobile plans to modify a telecommunications facility on a roughly 90-foot-tall building at 500 East Market Avenue in Iowa City. The notice invites public comments under FCC rules for historic and environmental review (NHPA Section 106 and NEPA).

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