Marshalltown CSDBoard of Education Regular Meeting MinutesMonday, April 20, 2026Meeting called to order at 5:00 p.m.Members Present: Sean Heitmann, Sara Faltys, Leah Stanley, Maria Morales, and Zach WahlMembers Absent: Eric Goslinga, Elizabeth WiseCall to Order1. Welcome Guests2. Approval of the AgendaMotion to approve the agenda as presented.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Maria Morales Voting:Unanimously Approved3. RecognitionsThe Board recognized students Faith Stevenson, Sawyer Nichols, and Kaegan Minkel, who were recent winners of the Optimist Club Essay Competition. All three students were present to read their essays and speak to the Board about their experiences.The Marshalltown High School Student Council was recognized as a 2026 National Council of Excellence (NCOE) by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). Members of the Student Council along with Student Council Advisor, Charlotte Santana, were present to talk about the award with the Board.The Marshalltown Community School District's Communications Department was recognized for receiving the following 2026 Iowa Public School Relations Association (ISPRA) awards: Blue & Gold Award for Public Engagement (The Bobcat Pride Initiative); Blue & Gold Award for Special Purpose (MCSD Social Media Ambassador Program); Four Awards of Excellence in the categories of Excellence in Writing, Singular Video, and two Photography submissions.In recognition of Administrative Professionals Day on April 22, 2026, the Board recognized all the Administrative Professionals for their dedication and service to the Marshalltown Community School District.In recognition of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on April 28, 2026, the Board recognized all the bus drivers and transportation personnel of the District for their dedication and service to the Marshalltown Community School District.4. Public Hearing on 2026-2027 Certified BudgetThe public hearing for the 2026-2027 Certified Budget opened at 5:35 p.m. No public comments were received and no written comments were received. The public hearing closed at 5:36 p.m.Consent AgendaMotion to approve the consent agenda as presented.Motion made by: Maria MoralesMotion seconded by: Sara Faltys Voting:Unanimously Approveda. Approval of Minutes - approve as presentedb. Personnel Items - approve as presentedC. Interagency Agreements and Contracts - approve as presentedd. Open Enrollments - approve as presentede. Approve Bills - approve as presentedf. Monthly Financial Statements approve as presentedg. Gifts, Grants, and Bequests - approve as presentedPublic CommentNo public comments were received.Education1. Marshalltown Virtual Academy PresentationMarshalltown Virtual Academy, Jordyn Terry, along with staff member, Paula Johnson, gave a presentation on programs and happenings at Marshalltown Virtual Academy.2. Student School Board Representative UpdateStudent School Board Representatives Nyemade Harmon and Audrey Miller-Phifer gave an update on happenings at Marshalltown High School.Buildings & Grounds1. Approve Contracts for the Miller Middle School ProjectMotion to approve the resolution for approval of contracts and bonds for construction for the Miller Middle School Project as presented.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Maria MoralesVoting:Unanimously Approved2. Hoglan Elementary LED LightingMotion to approve the quote from Hansen Electric in the amount of $31,927 to upgrade the 91 lighting fixtures to LED at Hoglan Elementary as presented.Motion made by: Leah StanleyMotion seconded by: Zach Wahl Voting:Unanimously Approved3. MHS Roundhouse Laundry RoomMotion to approve the quote from Century Laundry Distributing Inc. in the amount of $46,027 to replace two washers and two dryers at the High School Roundhouse laundry room as presented.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Zach WahlVoting:Unanimously ApprovedFinance1. 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit ReviewSarah Bohnsack, from Bohnsack & Frommelt, LLP and Executive Director of Finance & Operations, Randy Denham, presented the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit to the Board.Motion to accept the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Audit as presented.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Maria MoralesVoting:Unanimously Approved2. 2026-2027 Certified BudgetMotion to approve the 2026-2027 Certified Budget as presented including a proposed property tax rate of $17.96896 per $1,000 taxable valuation.Motion made by: Zach WahlMotion seconded by: Sara FaltysVoting:Unanimously Approved3. 2026-2027 Marshalltown Education Association Tentative AgreementMotion to approve the 2026-2027 tentative agreement with the Marshalltown Education Association as presented with the following provisions: step and lane advancement and an addition of $350 to the base salary schedule and $378 to the supplemental salary schedule which equates to a 2.29% cost increase for a total cost of $823,859; amending Section 1 of Article I regarding the addition of the school based therapists as part of the bargaining unit as presented.Motion made by: Maria MoralesMotion seconded by: Leah Stanley Voting:Unanimously ApprovedPolicies1. Initial Reading of Board PoliciesInitial review of policies was tabled to the May 4, 2026 Board meeting.Miscellaneous1. Communications2. Committee Reports3. Reminders4. Meeting Evaluation/Future Agendas5. AdjournMotion to adjourn the meeting at 6:43 p.m.Motion made by: Sara FaltysMotion seconded by: Leah StanleyVoting:Unanimously ApprovedBoard PresidentDirector of CommunicationsPublished in the Times - Republican May 11, 2026 L60014
