Public hearing scheduled for 2026-27 school calendar approval on April 21, 2026.
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Attend the Public Hearing
Join the meeting on April 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM to discuss the calendar.
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Review the Proposed Calendar
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- What is the date of the public hearing for the school calendar?
- The public hearing is scheduled for April 21, 2026.
- Where will the public hearing take place?
- The public hearing will take place at the Central Office Board Room.
- What time is the public hearing scheduled for?
- The public hearing is scheduled for 4:30 PM.
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Full Notice Text
Maquoketa CSD Regular Board Meeting 04/13/2026 05:35 PM Board Room MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members Michael Hayward, Board President Greg Bopes, Board Member Tom Miller, Vice President Kacee Nohr, Board Member Non-Voting Members Kristy Haxmeier, School Business Official/Board Secretary & Treasurer Tara Notz, Superintendent ROLL CALL President Hayward called the Regular Meeting of the Maquoketa Community School Board to order on April 13, 2026 at 5:39 p.m. at the Central Office Board Room. Directors Hayward, Miller, Bopes and Nohr were present. Director Yarolim was absent. Board Secretary Haxmeier and Superintendent Notz were present. Many others were in attendance. CONSENT AGENDA Approve items in the consent agenda as presented. Motion made by: Tom Miller Motion seconded by: Kacee Nohr Voting results: Unanimously Approved APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approve agenda as presented. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Approve the minutes of the Public Hearing #1 Special Board Meeting and the Regular Meeting held March 23, 2026, the Special Board Meeting held on April 1, 2026, and the SIAC Meeting held on April 8, 2026. REGISTRATIONS, REIMBURSEMENTS AND SELECTED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Registrations, Reimbursements & Selected Accounts Payable Approved as presented, totaling $1,178,336.02 REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS March 2026 financials were reviewed. RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS Ellen Oetken resigned as JV Volleyball Coach effective immediately Angela Read resigned as Level 3 Special Education Teacher at the High School effective at the end of the 25-26 school year Bob Roe retiring as MAC teacher/director at the end of the 2025-26 school year Gina Laughlin resigned as Stat 1 Special Education Teacher effective at the end of the 25-26 school year RECOMMENDATIONS TO HIRE Keith Kohl as HS Principal for the 2026-27 school year; Admin Settlement Conditions $115,000 CONTRACT AMENDMENT Amending Matt Andresens contract to .656 FTE for the 2026-27 school year Amending Robyn Hughes contract to .60 FTE for the 2026-27 school year LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES Natalie Ehlinger OUT OF STATE TRAVEL Middle School teacher, Mr. Blakesley, would like to take 3035 6th grade students to UW-Platteville for a STEM event on April 30th. The students will leave at 8:30 AM and return at 2:45 PM. This is a free event. High School iJag Instructor, Monique Harris has requested permission to take a group of iJAG students to Six Flags in Gurnee, IL. They plan to leave from the high school at 8:10 AM and return back to Maquoketa at 6:00 PM. OPEN ENROLLMENT Open Enrollment Out - KG, 1st, 9th to Clayton Ridge; 7th grader to Easton Valley; 4th grader to Delwood; 11th to Western Dbq Open Enrollment In-KG in from Delwood and KG in from Midland RECEPTION OF VISITORS AND INFORMAL COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC None SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION Mr. Vervaecke and Mr. Hanken presented about the projects that have been completed by students in the construction/industrial technology courses at the High School. GOOD NEWS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Reviewed reports as presented BOARD COMMENTS None GENERAL BUSINESS OF THE BOARD POLICY AND INSTRUCTION 2026-27 SCHOOL CALENDAR Superintendent Notz recommends scheduling a public hearing to approve the proposed 2026-27 school calendar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 4:30 pm. Motion made by: Greg Bopes Motion seconded by: Kacee Nohr Voting results: Unanimously Approved BUSINESS AFFAIRS IDEA GRANT - UNIQUE LEARNING SYSTEMS It is recommend to approve the three-year agreement for Unique Learning System (ULS), a curriculum and instructional support platform aligned to the needs of students with significant disabilities. The total cost of the three-year agreement is $28,309.10 and funding will be provided by IDEA Grant. Motion made by: Kacee Nohr Motion seconded by: Tom Miller Voting results: Unanimously Approved Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Board Member Bopes introduced the following Resolution entitled RESOLUTION APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME and moved its adoption. Board Member Nohr seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was: Motion made by: Greg Bopes Motion seconded by: Kacee Nohr Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Michael Hayward Yes: Greg Bopes Yes: Tom Miller Yes: Kacee Nohr The President declared the Resolution adopted. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate Board Member Bopes moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Nohr seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the vote was: Motion made by: Greg Bopes Motion seconded by: Kacee Nohr Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Michael Hayward Yes: Greg Bopes Yes: Tom Miller Yes: Kacee Nohr The President declared the Motion adopted. Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate Board Member Miller moved that the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Nohr seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the vote was: Motion made by: Tom Miller Motion seconded by: Kacee Nohr Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Michael Hayward Yes: Greg Bopes Yes: Tom Miller Yes: Kacee Nohr The President declared the Motion adopted. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds Board Member Miller introduced the following Resolution entitled RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE TERMS OF ISSUANCE AND SECURING THE PAYMENT OF $7,570,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, OF THE MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, STATE OF IOWA, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 423F OF THE CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS, and moved its adoption. Board Member Bopes seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was: Motion made by: Tom Miller Motion seconded by: Greg Bopes Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Michael Hayward Yes: Greg Bopes Yes: Tom Miller Yes: Kacee Nohr The President declared the Resolution adopted. FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET ADOPTION It is recommended that the Board of Education establish the levy rates at the desired levels of management levy at $315,000 and cash reserve levy at $1,004,451 with the associated tax levies represented above in the right most column and approve/adopt the final FY27 budget. Based at this level, the published rate is 11.96944. The Budget must be submitted to the County Auditor no later than April 30, 2026. It is noted the District will be on a budget guarantee for FY27. Motion made by: Tom Miller Motion seconded by: Kacee Nohr Voting results: Unanimously Approved LEGISLATIVE UPDATES Director Bopes provided a legislative update. SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT Superintendent Notz highlighted information included in her Superintendents Report. The entire report is linked in the agenda and can be accessed anytime. ADJOURNMENT Motion made by: Kacee Nohr Motion seconded by: Greg Bopes Voting results: Unanimously Approved President Hayward adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. Michael Hayward Board President Kristy Haxmeier Board Secretary Published in the Maquoketa Sentinel-Press May 6, 2026.