2026-5-26 Board Agenda

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. May 11, 2026

2. May 19, 2026

      2. Bills and Financials

      3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements

1. AEA Media Service Agreement

2. AEA Special Education Service Agreement

3. CAPP MOU

G. Presentations

1. Potential Middle School Buyer

2. Elementary Presentation

H. Discussion

1. Old Middle School

2. Superintendent Update

I. Action Items

1. Personnel 

2. Adult Meal Price

3. ISG Invoice #131305

4. AEA Work-Based Learning Contract

5. AEA Work Experience Coordinator Contract

6. AEA English Language Consultant Contract 

7. AEA Technology Services Contract

8. Sale of Corner Lot

9. Sale of Tennis Court

10. Sale of Football Field

11. Budget Amendment

12. Board Meetings 26-27 Dates and Times

13. Accept Resignation of Board Member Effective June 30, 2026

J. Policy Review 

1. First Readings

   1. 704.06 R1 - Fundraising Within the District - Regulation

   2. 705.03 - Payment for Goods and Services

   3. 706.01 - Payroll Periods

   4. 706.02 - Payroll Deductions

   5. 706.03 - Reduction in Employee Pay

   6. 706.03 R1 - Reduction in Employee Pay - Regulation

   7. 707.01 - Presentation and Publication of Financial Information

   8. 707.05 - Internal Controls

   9. 707.06 - Audit Committee

   10. 709 - Insurance Program

   11. 710.02 - Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility

   12. 710.03 - Vending Machines

   13. 711.01 - Student School Transportation Eligibility

   14. 711.02 - Student Conduct on School Transportation

   15. 711.02 R1 - Student Conduct on School Transportation - Regulation

   16. 711.03 - Student Transportation for Extracurricular Activities

   17. 711.04 - Summer School Program Transportation Service

   18. 711.05 - Transportation of Nonresident and Nonpublic School Students

   19. 711.06 - Transportation of Nonschool Groups

   20. 711.07 - School Bus Safety Instruction

2. Second Readings

1. 604.01 - Private Instruction (new)

2. 604.02 - Individualized Instruction (new)

3. 604.03 - Program for Talented and Gifted Students (FKA 602.10)

4. 604.04 - Program for At-Risk Students

5. 604.05 - Religious-Based Exclusion from A School Program

6. 604.06 - Instruction at a Post-Secondary Education Institution

7. 604.07 - Dual Enrollment

8. 604.08 - Foreign Students

9. 604.10 - Online Courses 

10. 604.11 - Appropriate Use of Online Learning Platforms

11. 605.03 E1 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Instructions to the Reconsideration Committee

12. 605.03 E2 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Request Form

13. 605.03 E4 - Objection to Instructional and Library Materials - Request to Prohibit a Student from Checking Out Specific Library Materials

14. 605.06 E1 - Internet - Appropriate Use - Internet Access Permission Letter to Parents

15. 605.06 E2 - Internet - Appropriate Use - Violation Notice

16. 605.07 - Use of Information Resources

17. 605.08 R1 - Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Environment - Regulation

18. 606.01 - Class Size - Class Grouping

19. 606.02 - School Ceremonies and Observances

20. 606.03 - Animals in the Classroom

21. 606.04 - Student Production of Materials and Services

22. 606.05 - Student Field Trips and Excursions

23. 606.06 - Insufficient Classroom Space

24. 607.01 - Student Guidance and Counseling Program

K. Upcoming Events and Community Update

1. Superintendent

2. Board President and Board Members

L. Closed Session Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).

To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when a closed session is necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, and that individual requests a closed session. 

M. Action on Closed Session

N. Grinnell Operational Sharing Agreement

O. Adjournment

Name

Position

Replacing

Lane

Years of Service

Pay Scale

Start Date

Josh Casey

High School Maintenance/Custodial

New Position

0

0

$23.00/hour

6/1/2026

Tommy Mathes

PM Bus Route Driver

Jerry Vaske

-

-

$36.25/hour

8/2026

Name

Position

Effective date

Robert Earles

Middle School Custodian

6/30/2026

Jenn Gross

High School Paraeducator

End of 2025-2026 school year

Mike Carnahan

High School Music/Band/Esports

End of 2025-2026 school year

Lexis Huff

High School Migrant Education Tutor

End of 2025-2026 school year

Name

Position

Effective Date

Myles Eick

High School Science Teacher → High School Physical Education Teacher

8/2026

Jaydan Terrill

8th Grade Head Football Coach → 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach

8/2026

Eric Haughey

8th Grade Assistant Football Coach → 8th Grade Head Football Coach

8/2026

Name

School

Activity

Bryan Foster

High School 

Soccer