What did the board approve regarding teacher compensation?

The board approved a tentative 2.49% total package increase for the Pleasantville Education Association.

When was the special board meeting held?

The special meeting took place Friday, April 24, 2026, beginning at 2:15 p.m.

Why did the board go into closed session?

They entered closed session under Iowa law §21.5(1)(i) to evaluate an individual's professional competency at that individual's request.

Public Hearing — Pleasantville

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Pleasantville Community School District held a special board meeting April 24, 2026, approving a tentative contract with the teachers' association for a 2.49% total package increase and conducting a closed session to evaluate an employee's professional competency.

Key Takeaways

Board approved 2.49% total package increase for Pleasantville Education Association
Special meeting held April 24, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.
Board entered closed session under Iowa open meetings law §21.5(1)(i)
Closed session lasted from 2:23 p.m.; open session resumed at 7:07 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.

Published: May 15, 2026 · 6 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Pleasantville

What to do next

1

Review tentative agreement details

Contact the Pleasantville Community School District office to request the full tentative negotiations agreement and specific changes to compensation.

2

Monitor final contract ratification

Watch for upcoming board meetings or union communications to see if the 2.49% package is ratified and implemented.

3

Request public records or minutes

If you need more detail about the closed session or votes, file a public records request with the district for meeting minutes and related documents.

Frequently asked questions

What did the board approve regarding teacher compensation?: The board approved a tentative 2.49% total package increase for the Pleasantville Education Association.
When was the special board meeting held?: The special meeting took place Friday, April 24, 2026, beginning at 2:15 p.m.
Why did the board go into closed session?: They entered closed session under Iowa law §21.5(1)(i) to evaluate an individual's professional competency at that individual's request.

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Legal terms in this notice

closed session: A private meeting portion where certain matters are discussed away from public view as allowed by law.
Iowa open meetings law §21.5(1)(i): A statute allowing closed sessions to evaluate an individual's professional competency when requested to protect reputation.

Full Notice Text

Pleasantville CommunitySchool DistrictSpecial Meeting of the Board ofEducationPleasantville ElementaryConference RoomFriday, April 24, 2026 2:15 p.m.Special Meeting2:15 p.m. President Beier calledthe Special Meeting to order.Motion made by Core to andseconded by Mason to approve theagenda. Motion carried (5-0).New BusinessMotion made by Core andSeconded by McGraw to approvethe tentative negotiationsagreement with the PleasantvilleEducation Association at a 2.49%total package increase. Motioncarried (5-0).Closed SessionMotion made by Core andseconded by Sorenson to enterinto Closed Session as providedfor in section 21.5(1)(i) of theopen meetings law to evaluatethe professional competency ofan individual whose appointment,hiring, performance or discharge isbeing considered when necessaryto prevent needless and irreparableinjury to that individual'sreputation and that individualrequests a closed session. Rollcall vote: Beier-Aye, Core-Aye,Mason-Aye, McGraw-Aye, andSorenson-Aye. Motion carried.The Board entered closed sessionat 2:23 p.m.Motion made by Mason andseconded by Sorenson to leaveclosed session. Motion carried(5-0).The Board entered back intoopen session at 7:07 p.m.President Beier declared themeeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.