A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

The South Tama County Community School District faculty, staff, and administration in partnership with the parents, students, and community, will strive to provide a rich academic and student-centered education, support our multicultural environment, and encourage success for all students.

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum  

D. Approval of the Agenda

E. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

A. Action Items

1. Personnel 

2. 25 - 26 Handbooks

   1. DRAFT 25-26 Student Handbook

   2. DRAFT 25-26 Activities Handbook

   3. DRAFT 25-26 Certified Handbook

   4. DRAFT 25-26 Classified Handbook

   5. DRAFT 25-26 Substitute Handbook

   6. DRAFT 25-26 Preschool Handbook

3. 25 - 26 Fees Nutrition Fees

4. New Positions

   1. Lead Mechanic

   2. Transportation Coordinator

5. Trane Invoice

6. Pro Subscription 

B. Adjournment

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

David Hartman

At Risk Teacher

Joe Miller

MA

33

$71,000.00

8/2025

Name

Position

Effective date

Alexia Hoffman

Elementary ELL Paraeducator

6/23/2025

Name

Position

Start Date

-

-

-

Name

School

Activity

Jose Placencia

Middle School

Baseball

Eugene Ubben

Middle School

Baseball

Name

School 

Activity

-

-

-

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

The South Tama County Community School District faculty, staff, and administration in partnership with the parents, students, and community, will strive to provide a rich academic and student-centered education, support our multicultural environment, and encourage success for all students.

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum  

D. Approval of the Agenda

E. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

F. Action Items

1. Middle School Roadway Gas Line

2. High School HVAC Swing Valve

5. Adjournment

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

The South Tama County Community School District faculty, staff, and administration in partnership with the parents, students, and community, will strive to provide a rich academic and student-centered education, support our multicultural environment, and encourage success for all students.

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum  

D. Approval of the Agenda

E. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

1. May 27, 2025 - updated

2. June 19, 2025 Work Session

3. June 23, 2025 Regular Session

4. July 1, 2025 Special Session

5. July 15, 2025 Special Session

      2. Bills and Financials

1. 6/30/2025 

2. 7/10/2025

3. 7/28/2025

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

1. Iowa Valley Clinical Training Agreement

2. Iowa State University Cooperative Agreement

3. AEA Service Agreement Update 2025-2026

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

1. -

      5. Early Graduation Requests

1. -

G. Presentations

1. Connect Tama Toledo - Sidewalks

2. Senior Year Plus Update (Dixie Forcht) 

H. Discussion

1. RSAI Summer 2025 Legislative Issues Survey 

2. Commissioning Valve Replacement Process

3. ‘24-’25 Student Council Sponsor Discussion

4. Strategic Plan Updates

5. District Property Sales

6. Legislative Updates

7. Middle School Grand Opening

8. District Openings as of 7.25.25

9. DRAFT 25-26 Certified Handbook

10. DRAFT 25-26 Classified Handbook

11. August Gym Rental (MS/Partnership)

12. Superintendent Update

I. Action Items

1. Personnel 

2. Course Proposal - Integrated IA and Integrated Science IB

3. Volunteers for 2025-2026

4. Overnight Trip Requests

5. Pay App 22

6. Pay App #1 - Roadway Project

7. South Tama County School District - CrisisGo, Add-On (Additional Location) - 5 Years

8. Tyler Technologies Invoice

9. School Bus Sales Co. Invoice

10. Street Smart Invoice

11. ISG Invoice

12. Hoglund Invoice 

13. Iowa Testing Programs - Invoice #252265

14. Husak Tiling & Excavation #235

15. Partnership Center Steps

16. Middle School & High School Mats Quotes

    1. Badger Mats MS Badger mats HS

    2. BSN Sports MS BSN Sports HS

17. Middle School Branding Quotes

    1. Lashier Graphics Example1 Example2

    2. Ultimate Sports & Graphics

    3. Sports Graphics Example1 Example2 Example3 Example4 Example5 Example6 Example7

18. 25 - 26 Handbooks

    1. DRAFT 25-26 Student Handbook

    2. DRAFT 25-26 Activities Handbook

    3. DRAFT 25-26 Substitute Handbook

19. Trailer Quotes

    1. Lacaeyse

    2. 4 Seasons Trailer

20.  Elementary Island Concrete

21.  Depositories ‘25-’26

22.  Legal Publications

23.  Level I Investigators

J. Policy Review 

1. First Reading

   1. -

K. Upcoming Events and Community Update

1. Superintendent

2. Board President and Board Members

L. Closed Session

To discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters presently in litigation, or where litigation is imminent, if disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the board. Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c).

M. Adjournment

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Kristi Miranda

6th Grade Literacy

Michelle Wiegand

MA

21

$70,536.00

8/2025

Ashlee Garcia

Middle School ELL Paraprofessional

Nadia Jimenez

0

0

$14.90/hour

8/2025

Matthew DeZwarte

Assistant Varsity Boys BasketballCoach

Justin Gates

2

2

$3,250.00

11/2025

Matthew DeZwarte

Fall Weight Room Supervisor

Andrew Walton

3

2

$762.50

9/2025

Ashley Steven

Middle School Student Council Advisor

Michelle Wiegand

VI

1

$1,200.00

8/2025

Name

Position

Effective date

Deo Agustin

High School Math Teacher

6/25/2026

Madison Cole

Basketball Cheerleading Coach

7/7/2025

Name

Position

Start Date

Annette Lacina

Preschool Paraeducator →ELL Paraeducator

8/2025

Kailee Meek

Assistant 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Coach →Head 7th Grade Volleyball Coach

8/2025

Name

School

Activity

-

-

-

Name

School 

Activity

-

-

-

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

The South Tama County Community School District faculty, staff, and administration in partnership with the parents, students, and community, will strive to provide a rich academic and student-centered education, support our multicultural environment, and encourage success for all students.

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum  

D. Approval of the Agenda

E. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

1. July 28, 2025 Regular Meeting

      2. Bills 

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

1. -

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

1. -

      5. Early Graduation Requests

1. -

G. Presentations

1. End of Year Activities Report - Chelsea Ahrens

H. Discussion

1. DRAFT 25-26 Classified Handbook

2. DRAFT 25-26 Certified Handbook

3. ‘24-’25 Student Council Sponsor Discussion 

4. School Board Election Map Election Steps FB Graphic

5. Middle School Update & Open House

6. Superintendent Update

7. 25 - 26 Presentations

I. Action Items

1. Personnel 

2. ‘24-’25 Student Council Sponsor

3. Pay App 23

4. No Red Ink Quote

5. Pay App 01-Premier

6. Pay App 01 -Office Concepts

7. Pay App 02

8. IXL Renewal Quote

9. Estimate from CDW Amplified for Education

10. Tyler Technologies Quote

11. Phillips Floors

12. ELPA 21

J. Policy Review 

1. First Reading

2. 104 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy

3. 104 E1 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form

4. 104 E2 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

5. 104 E3 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form

6. 104 R1 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

7. 106 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

8. 106.01-E1 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Notice of Non-Discrimination - RESCIND

9. 106.01-R1- Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Education on Title IX Purpose and Requirements - RESCIND

10. 106.01-R2 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Nondiscrimination in Pregnancy and Related Conditions- RESCIND

11. 106.01-R3 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Responding to Complaints of Sex Discrimination - RESCIND

12. 106.01-R4 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Grievance Procedure - RESCIND

13. 106.01-R5 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Informal Resolution Procedure - RESCIND

14. 401.07- Employee Travel Compensation (FKA 404.03)

K. Upcoming Events and Community Update

1. Superintendent

2. Board President and Board Members

L. Closed Session

To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds. Iowa Code 21.5(1)(a).

M. Closed Session

To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate, but only when premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the board would have to pay for the property, or in case of a sale reduce the price the board could receive for the property, Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i). 

N. Action on agenda item from Closed Session N.

O. Adjournment

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Michelle Davis

Configuring Traversa Transportation Program

Steve Chyma

-

-

$3.00/hour additional for 2 hours/day 

8/6/2025

Allyson Killian

Preschool Paraeducator

Annette Lacina

0

0

$14.54/hour

8/2025

Nina Tasipit

High School Math Teacher

Robert Tyynismaa

BA

6

$50,013.00

8/2025

Justin Suchanek

Transportation Coordinator

Steve Chyma

0

8

$44,231.30 (pro rated for 25-26)

8/12/2025

Kallee Gomez

K-8 Behavior Interventionist

Josie Purk

0

0

$30,000.00

8/2025

Name

Position

Effective date

Josie Purk

PHS Behavioral Interventionist

8/4/2025

Name

Position

Start Date

Tristan Henle

Elementary Kitchen Staff →Elementary Special Education Paraeducator

8/2025

Janet Rivers

High School Kitchen Staff → Elementary Kitchen Staff

8/2025

Name

School

Activity

-

-

-

Name

School 

Activity

-

-

-

A. Call to Order

B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement)

South Tama County Community School District is dedicated to inspire each student to grow and achieve their potential in order to positively impact the world around them.

C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum  

D. Approval of the Agenda

E. Public Forum

The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings.

On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting.  Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. 

Thank you for your support of our school district.

F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)

1. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings/Work Session

1. August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting

      2. Bills and Financials

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

•  WIGU Software License and Services Agreement

      4. Gifts, Grants & Bequests

• Clothes Closet Donation - $2,500 for 4th Grade snack

• STC Music Boosters - $3,000.00 towards activity trailer

• STC Activity Boosters - $895.00 towards activity trailer

• La Terraza - $600.00 towards MS staff meal

      5. Early Graduation Requests

1. J.D. - December 2025

G. Presentations

1. NA

H. Discussion

1. Superintendent Update

I. Action Items

1. Personnel 

2. DRAFT 25-26 Classified Handbook

3. DRAFT 25-26 Certified Handbook

4. ISG Invoice

5. TLC Job Description

6. Additional Volunteers 2025-2026

7. Trane Proposal

8. 2025-2026 Calendar amendment (HS times) 

9. iCEV Licenses

10. Reconsider - Extra Duty/Co-curricular Contract

11. Elementary Rugs Recommendation 

    1. Quote

12. High School Graphics Recommendation 

    1. Lashier Quote

    2. Sports Graphics Quote Example Example2

13. Educational Support Personnel Salary Supplement

14. PA System

    1. SCI Quote 1

    2. Tri-City Quote 2

15. District Legal Representation

J. Policy Review 

Second Reading 

1. 104 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy

2. 104 E1 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Complaint Form

3. 104 E2 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Witness Disclosure Form

4. 104 E3 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Disposition of Complaint Form

5. 104 R1 - Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy - Investigation Procedures

6. 106 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited

7. 106.01-E1 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Notice of Non-Discrimination - RESCIND

8. 106.01-R1- Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Education on Title IX Purpose and Requirements - RESCIND

9. 106.01-R2 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Nondiscrimination in Pregnancy and Related Conditions- RESCIND

10. 106.01-R3 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Responding to Complaints of Sex Discrimination - RESCIND

11. 106.01-R4 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Grievance Procedure - RESCIND

12. 106.01-R5 - Title IX - Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Prohibited - Informal Resolution Procedure - RESCIND

13. 401.07- Employee Travel Compensation (FKA 404.03)

K. Upcoming Events and Community Update

1. Superintendent

2. Board President and Board Members

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Janet Alqueza

Elementary Special Education Teacher (Level III)

Haley Wilson

Ed.D. 

31

$76,688.00

9/2025

Lilibeth Lauron

High School Special Education Teacher (Level III)

Amy Wade

BA

2

$50,658.00

8/2025

Brenon Chyma

Assistant 7th Grade Football Coach

Ryan Cassady

5

7

$3,150.00

9/2025

Doug Ray

High School Concession Manager (Fall)

Angelica Gomez

2

7

$3,500.00

9/2025

Doug Ray

High School Concession Manager (Winter)

Angelica Gomez

2

7

$3,500.00

12/2025

Doug Ray

High School Concession Manager (Spring)

Angelica Gomez

2

7

$3,500.00

3/2025

Andrea Rutledge

Assistant MS 7th & 8th Volleyball Coach

Kailee Meek

5

9

$2,250.00

9/2025

Name

Position

Effective date

Todd Anderson

Paraeducator

8/1/2025

Name

Position

Start Date

Sue Kaloupek 

Transportation Department → High School Special Education Paraeducator

8/2025

Name

School

Activity

Julie Foglesong

MS/HS

Volleyball

Keith Hawkins

MS/HS

Volleyball

Gregory Davies

MS/HS

Volleyball

Daniel Rhine

MS/HS

Volleyball

Tiffany Theissen

MS/HS

Volleyball

Dan Bruns

MS/HS

Volleyball

Peter Cruz

MS/HS

Volleyball

Keely Upah

MS/HS

Volleyball

Eugene Ubben

MS/HS

Volleyball

David Lee

HS

Cross County Starter

David Nitz

MS/HS

Football

Tom Kemper

MS/HS

Football

Dan Johnson

MS/HS

Football

Jay Freese

MS/HS

Football

Brian Murphy

MS/HS

Football

Norm Granger

MS/HS

Football

Tracy Richmond

MS/HS

Football

Terrance Campbell

MS/HS

Football

Stacy VanArsdale

MS/HS

Football

Toby Smedley

MS/HS

Football

Garrett Gobble

MS/HS

Football

Duval Kamara

MS/HS

Football

Steve Jacobson

MS/HS

Football

Willie O’Hara

MS/HS

Football

Brad Deling

MS/HS

Football

Mike Spurlin

MS/HS

Football

Mike Vint

MS/HS

Football

Jose Placencia

MS/HS

Football

Jon Reed

MS/HS

Football

Josh Christensen

MS/HS

Football

Travis Dillavou

MS/HS

Football

Brian Crawford

MS/HS

Football

Brennan Imoehl

MS/HS

Football

Name

School 

Activity

-

-

-