Logan-Magnolia Community School April 2, 2025 The public hearing on proposed property taxation for the Logan-Magnolia Community School District 2025-2026 fiscal year was held on the above date at 6:00 P.M. in the Media Center. Roll call vote was answered by President Brian Koenig, Vice-President Julie Witte, Director Brianne Niedermyer, Director Derrick Mether, and Director Travis Kuhlman, Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Business Manager Daniel Mikels. The list of the public attendees will follow the minutes. 3. Approve Agenda Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 5-0. 4. Opening Statement President Brian Koenig gave an opening statement about this process and how this noticed is provided to the public to show the maximum total property taxes the district will adopt as party of the budget by the April 30, 2025, deadline. 5. Written Comments No written comments were presented to record at this hearing as of now. 6. Oral Comments No members of the public spoke to the board and asked questions. 7. Adjourn Travis Kuhlman moved to adjourn the budget hearing at 6:06 P.M., seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 5-0. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 6:06 P.M. in the high school media center. Roll call was answered by President Brian Koenig, Vice-President Julie Witte, Director Brianne Niedermyer, Director Derrick Mether, and Director Travis Kuhlman, Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Pat Cook joined the meeting at 6:07 P.M. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried 5-0. 3. Public Speakers Heather Edney spoke to the board about moving the graduation ceremony to Sunday rather than having int on Saturday due to her child graduating college. She asked about the results of the parent survey and how non-responses would be viewed by the school board. Renae Hack also spoke about graduation and asked if it could be held on a different weekend. She also state that this is very important to her family. Danyel Vana and Jennifer Kastner also spoke in favor of moving graduation to Sunday. 4. Land Easement The board discussed the land easement as presented for the Safe Routes to School from the city. The school board discussed a timeline for expected completion of the path and future concerns over ability to maintain the path. There were further conversations about ensuring the school would have the ability to build a road across the path in the future if needed. The board also asked for paragraph 7 to be removed or edited. 5. Calendars 2025-2026 School Year The board discussed the school calendar for 2025-2026. Mr. Hedger summarized the results of the survey. 6. Negotiations (Exempt Sessions) The board moved into exempt session at 6:24 P.M. pursuant to Iowa code section 21.9. 7. Adjournment Brianne Niedermyer moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. President Secretary BOARD MEETING ATTENDEES Jennifer Kastner, Heather Edney, Renae Hack, Tim Rife, Danyel Vana, Natalie Vana, Jamie Arbaugh and Pat Cook. MVTN 4-9-25
