What happened to the Urbandale music program request at the April 27 meeting?

Public speakers urged the Board to replace a retiring music teacher; the Board discussed filling a middle school band FTE and instructed the superintendent to fill the open position.

When must certified and coaching contracts be returned?

Contracts are issued 04/28/26 and must be returned by 05/19/26.

Who was affected by the Reduction in Force?

The Board approved termination of probationary contracts for Hannah Clark and Maddisyn Hodges due to budgetary constraints.

What technology purchases were approved for 2026-27?

The Board approved Chromebooks, MacBook Airs, SentinelOne cybersecurity, and Olmsted WiFi access points.

How can I view the meeting recording?

The meeting was livestreamed at https://bit.ly/3kE9h18; check the district website for archived minutes or recordings.

May 12, 2026 Public Hearing: 11152 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, IA

Regular Board Meeting 04/27/2026 06:00 PM UCSD Administration Office 11152 Aurora Avenue Livestreaming: https://bit.ly/3kE9h18 MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members Katherine Howsare, Board Member Rachel Kent, Board Member Hannah Horton, Board Member Rodrigo Santizo, Board Member Josh VanRyswyk, Vice President Carissa Williams, Board Member Margaret Young, President Non-Voting Members Dr. Rosalie Daca, Superintendent Julie Mitchell, Board Secretary Steve Richman, Board Treasurer 1. Call to Order & Roll Call President Young called the April 27, 2026 board meeting to order at 6:00 PM. All board directors were present, as well as several members of staff, UCSD students and members of the public. 2. Approve the Agenda Dr. Daca asked to have item number 11D removed from the agenda because she will need to bring this item to the Board for approval at a later date. Director Howsare moved to approve the agenda, with the exception of item 11D. Director Williams seconded the motion. Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Carissa Williams Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. School District Mission & Vision Director Horton read the statements. 4. School Showcase - Pre-School Director of Preschool Ashley Myers and her team recently presented an overview of UCSD Preschool to the Board of Directors. 5. Superintendent's Report A. The More U Know Dr. Daca gave the public a reminder for all families about registering their returning students. 6. Student Representative Report Student Representatives Sam Veeder and Kate Schumacher shared highlights from UHS. They included an update on ISASP (state) testing and Prom this weekend. 7. Public Comments Evelyn Fulton, 13104 Westbrook Dr, Kate Schumacher, 7925 Greenbelt Circle, Arianna Brannen, 7317 Oliver Smith drive, Aiden Leiran, 912 SE Shawver Dr, Hope Clingan, 3917 30th St., Olivia Froehle, 13207 Holcomb Dr, Joshua Agogno, 4427 86th Street #36, Gwendalyn Venteicher, 8028 Maple Dr, Maverick Johnson, 4303 95th street Urbandale IA, Ailie McLaren, 7943 Beechwood Court, Sam Veeder, 8408 Parkview Dr., Scott Schumacher, 7925 Greenbelt Circle, Natalie Royston 9103 Hammontree Dr. spoke about the value of the UCSD music program and encouraged the Board to consider replacing a retiring teacher. 8. Consent Agenda Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Rodrigo Santizo Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young A. Board Minutes B. Personnel Report C. Open Enrollment Report D. Continuing Contracts & Agreements E. Bills List I. Itemized Book Order Invoices 9. Action Items from April 13, 2026 Work Session A. Approve the Human Services Curriculum The administration recommends approval of new learning requirements and instructional materials for Human Services courses. Motion made by: Josh VanRyswyk Motion seconded by: Hannah Horton Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Approve the New 6-12 Manufacturing Curriculum The administration recommends approval of new learning requirements and instructional materials for Manufacturing courses. Motion made by: Josh VanRyswyk Motion seconded by: Hannah Horton Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approve the New K-12 Physical Education Curriculum The administration recommends approval of new learning requirements for K-12 Physical Education. Motion made by: Josh VanRyswyk Motion seconded by: Rodrigo Santizo Voting results: Unanimously Approved D. Approve the New 9-12 Science Electives The administration recommends approval of new learning requirements and instructional materials for 9-12 Science Electives. Motion made by: Josh VanRyswyk Motion seconded by: Hannah Horton Voting results: Unanimously Approved 10. New Action Items A. Consideration and Action on Appointment and Contract of Interim Superintendent Motion made by: Josh VanRyswyk Motion seconded by: Rodrigo Santizo Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young B. Technology Purchases 26-27 Administration recommends approval of the purchase of Chromebooks and MacBook Airs for student and staff use, SentinelOne for cybersecurity, and the Olmsted WiFi access points. Motion made by: Carissa Williams Motion seconded by: Rodrigo Santizo Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young C. Consideration and action on the Superintendent's recommendations for termination of probationary teacher contracts pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 279, including Iowa Code § 279.19, based on budgetary and financial constraints. Administration recommends the Board approve the Reduction in Force recommended by the Superintendent that includes Hannah Clark and Maddisyn Hodges. Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Josh VanRyswyk Voting results: Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton No: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young D. Middle School Band FTE After some discussion amongst the Directors and Superintendent, VP Van Ryswyk motioned to instruct the superintendent to fill the open UMS band position. Motion made by: Josh VanRyswyk Motion seconded by: Hannah Horton Voting results: No: Katherine Howsare No: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young 11. Annual Employee Compensation Agreements A. Approve the Urbandale Education Association (UEA) Agreement for the 2026-27 School Year A tentative agreement has been reached between the Urbandale Education Association and the District. Administration recommends the approval of the attached tentative agreement. Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Hannah Horton Voting results: Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Abstain: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young Director Williams abstained from the vote as her spouse is a district employee. B. Approve 2026-27 Certified Contracts and Set Issuance and Return Date Administration recommends approving the 2026-27 certified contracts and setting the issuance date of 04/28/26 and a return date of 05/19/26. Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Carissa Williams Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young C. Approve 2026-27 Coaching Contracts and Set Issuance and Return Date Administration recommends approving the 2026-27 Coach & Director contracts and setting the issuance date of 04/28/26 and a return date of 05/19/26. Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Rodrigo Santizo Voting results: Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Abstain: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young Director Williams abstained as her spouse is employed by the UCSD. D. Approve 2026-27 Administrative Contracts This item was removed from the agenda. E. Approve 2026-27 Classified Exempt Letters of Assignment District administration recommends a 3% salary increase for classified exempt positions for the 2026-27 school year. Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Carissa Williams Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young F. Approve the UEW Agreement for 2026-27 and the 2026-27 Classified Wage Schedules A tentative agreement was reached between the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers union and the district. Administration recommends the approval of the attached tentative agreement and the attached 2026-27 Wage Schedules for classified employees. Motion made by: Katherine Howsare Motion seconded by: Carissa Williams Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young 12. Motion to go into Closed Session: Per Iowa Code (21.5)(i.) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, 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. Motion made by: Josh VanRyswyk Motion seconded by: Hannah Horton Voting results: Unanimously Approved Yes: Katherine Howsare Yes: Rachel Kent Yes: Hannah Horton Yes: Rodrigo Santizo Yes: Josh VanRyswyk Yes: Carissa Williams Yes: Margaret Young The Board left the boardroom at 7:41 PM to hold the closed session. A. Closed Session 13. Return to Open Session The Board returned to open session at 9:31 PM. 14. Motion to Adjourn Motion made by: Rachel Kent Motion seconded by: Carissa Williams Voting results: Unanimously Approved The meeting adjourned at 9:32 PM.

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