SPECIAL SESSION
OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE
SOUTH TAMA COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board of Directors of the Community School District of South Tama County met on November 12, 2025 for a Special Session at the STC Partnership Center, Tama, Iowa at 7:00 a.m.
On call of the roll the following were present: Elizabeth Dolezal via telephone , Rick Hopper, Joe Hanus, and Beth Wiese. Megan Thiessen was absent. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent John Cain, Katie Mathern, Mary Mixdorf, and members of the community through Google Hangouts.
The Board and guests stated the “Pledge of Allegiance” and the District’s mission statement.
Motion by Wiese, second by Hanus to approve the agenda. All Ayes. The motion carried.
Public Comment - None
Director of Finance Katie Mathern gave a brief update on the district’s financial health, noting that both the solvency ratio (16.4%) and UAB (19.5%) remain within the Board targets. She reviewed key budget drivers and the FY26-FY30 forecast. Katie emphasized continued monitoring and early planning to keep the budget stable moving forward.
Motion by Hanus, second by Wiese to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 a.m.
Elizabeth Dolezal, Board President Katie Mathern, Board Secretary