Logan-Magnolia Community School June 10, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 5:00 P.M. in the high school media center. Roll call vote was answered by President Brian Koenig, Vice-President Julie Witte, Director Travis Kuhlman, Director Derrick Mether, and Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger and Business Manager. Elementary Teacher Katie Muff was also in attendance. Director Brianne Niedermyer was absent. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Julie Witte, carried. 4-0. 3. Public Speakers No Public Speakers were present. 4. Administrators/Directors’ Reports Elementary Principal Jill Kiger Noteworthy events: • The 2024-2025 school year finished strong with end of the year classroom activities, student celebrations and preschool graduation. Teachers quickly packed rooms and completed end of the year tasks. Our custodial staff have been rapidly cleaning and moving elementary classrooms. Mrs. Kiger is so grateful for their work! • Elementary schedules have been rewritten to accommodate the shared staff. Huge thank you to Sharon Chase for her assistance in this process. In addition, the district has two students left to get registered at the elementary school. She has worked diligently to answer questions, help parents, and get them to complete registration. • On May 27 our Capturing Kids Heart Process Champions team met, analyzed end-of-year data from students, staff and parents, and set goals. The staff are excited to continue to grow our processes and increase student involvement in leadership over the next year. • On May 28 the elementary leadership team (and other grade level representatives) met to analyze data from FAST. Data was analyzed from the last three years and then our teachers began action plans to implement this fall focusing core instruction. One grade level already completed their PD for summer and used the time to solidify their planning and prepare materials for additional fluency practice. Another grade level is meeting Friday to work on their plan as well. Thank you to Mr. Hedger and the board for allowing staff to use a PD Day in such a meaningful way. DATA • Mrs. Kiger and Katie Muff reviewed ISASP scores with the board and discussed what the elementary is doing through the building leadership team. Kayla West, and Jamie Arbaugh joined the meeting. Upcoming events: • June 11 I will attend the School Administrators of Iowa Representative Council meeting. • On June 16 ten teachers from the elementary will attend the standards-based grading conference in Cedar Falls. • August 5-7 I will attend the SAI conference. Katie Muff left the meeting. Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson Overview: As the secondary building wrapped up the school year over the last month, we celebrated endings, new beginnings, and transitions. The class of 2025 was a notable one that left a lasting impression on our district and community and set a high standard for others to follow. Meanwhile, our inaugural middle school students prepared to “move-up” to the secondary building. Semester finals were completed, giving students an opportunity to reap the rewards of weeks of hard work. Notable moments: • The Class of 2025 received nearly $1.5 million worth of scholarships, over $270,000 of which was provided locally by Harrison County organizations. • Several students competed at the state track meet, bringing home six top-10 finishes, including Will Anderson winning the 100 meter dash. • Boys’ and girls’ soccer and girls’ golf all improved their records from last year. • Students had the opportunity to sign the walls of the dome on one of their last days of school, leaving their mark for future generations. • Our Top Cats of the year were recognized for demonstrating all the top cat traits from the year. Two students were selected from grades 9-12 and were recognized at the senior awards ceremony. O 9th grade: Myah Archibald, Bronxx Brown o 10th grade: Kendyll Knauss, Zach Diggins o 11th grade: Hunter Bratetic, Eli Esser o 12th grade: Ava Rowe, Jack Haffey • Baseball has had a strong start to the season that included Kalab Kuhl breaking the school record for strikeouts. The softball team has lots of young talent making an impact. Progress toward goals: #1 - Connections with every student, #2 - More students passing classes • Last spring, 27.6% of JH and 9.7% of HS students failed one or more classes. This spring, only 9% of JH and 6.4% of HS students failed one or more classes. • BLT will finalize next year’s building goals this week. Teachers will be encouraged to identify individual goals related to the building goals and hold weekly meetings to hold one another accountable to progress. Superintendent Jacob Hedger Facility/Construction Items - • The students got their day to sign the wall in the Dome. It was an encouraging reminder of why we are doing the project. • The elementary classrooms are waiting on a piece of steel to get the roof done. But once that is done all the other contractors are ready to move forward. • Finish work has begun in the Dome. Bathroom fixtures, paint, ceiling, etc are all happening now. • The steel has been delivered and installed. Basketball hoops are coming next week, and once installed all the other work can start to move forward. • The cooling tower project will start very soon, with equipment already onsite. • The new bleachers are installed and operational. • The parking lot is scheduled to start in late June. Monthly Newsletter - June Newsletter Staff Brags - • Gerry Zaiser - He has been helping fill in some for Dave Small and has really stepped up to help this summer. • Matt Straight - He is opening the weight room again this summer. It doesn’t pay real well and yet he does it every week. Open Teaching Positions Current open positions are: • JH Boys Wrestling • JH Asst. Basketball (Boys and Girls) • JH Girls Wrestling • Paraeducators • Cook Legislation Update • Cell phone ban - Sample Policy • SSA passed at 2% with an additional $5/student to address per pupil gap • Math Counts was passed. Screening students 3x/year along with additional PD • Civics test - Must be passed at the 60% level • Seizure training is required for all staff who work with students who experience seizures • Secondary schools are allowed to apply for year-round status. • Changes the retaining allowance for construction projects. Summer Update • Summer school is off to a good start. Melanie Freund and one para educator are supporting the students in this work. • Summer maintenance staff is busy cleaning rooms, scrubbing floors, and decluttering our spaces. • ESY services are being provided in compliance with IEPs. Our three elementary special education teachers are sharing this responsibility. WIC Expansion The superintendents have discussed inviting schools to join the WIC. It is something that will probably happen, but Mr. Hedger is unsure how the new legislation surrounding conference expansion will affect the movement. Mr. Hedger and the board discussed the finance breakdown of the one cent dollars, remaining bonds monies and the save bonds coming in July 2025. 5. Consent Agenda Approve Minutes, Bills, and Financial Statements Julie Witte moved to approve the consent agenda, prepaid bills, board bills, financial statements, and minutes of May 14, 2025, and May 28, 2025, meetings. The motion was seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussion, carried. 4-0. Fundraising – Volleyball as presented. Personnel- Resignations- Matt Kiger JH Wrestling Coach, Elementary Teacher Lillian Lower Contracts- Elementary Teacher Kara Dickinson, JH Boys/Girls Head Basketball Bob Van Iten, Asst. HS Quiz Bowl - Mitchel McKinney, Melissa Klutts JVR Volleyball Coach, Sarah Epperson- Para Educator Volunteers- 6. Early Childhood Center Arbest Early Learning Center presented a lease agreement to the board; the board discussed the situation and have contacted our lawyers about getting a lease document approved by them. Arbest also spoke to the board about possible fiscal sponsors they would possible be looking into to receive grants from the federal/state government. Julie Witte moved for our attorney to start working on a document to proceed with Arbest Early Learning Center, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried 4-0. 7. DCAP Review Mr. Dickinson went over the district career and academic plan. He answered questions from the board. 8. Construction- Pay Apps and Change Orders A. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the application for pay application #13 presented, seconded by Julie Witte, discussed, carried. 4-0. B. Derrick Mether moved to approve the application for pay application #8 for the elementary as presented, seconded by Julie Witte, discussed, carried. 4-0. C. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #65 for $15,002.00 as presented, seconded by Julie Witte, discussed, carried. 4-0. D. Derrick Mether moved to approve PCO #68 for $11,955.00 as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 9. Building Facility Derrick Mether moved to approve the bid from Dinsmore Flooring, Inc for $13,725.42 for carpeting 3 rooms, seconded by Julie Witte, discussed, carried. 4-0. Mr. Hedger spoke to the board about a lighting bid that was made by ROI Energy, no action was taken as our lights were updated with-in the last 10 years. 10. Transfer of Activities Fund Julie Witte moved to approve the transfer of activity funds of MVP and Key Club to Hope Squad and NHS divided equally, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 11. Student Teacher Agreement Derrick Mether moved to approve the Student Teacher Agreement with Buena Vista University, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 12. Kid Care, Panther Room, and Preschool Fees The board would like a cost breakdown of the finances for these before setting next year’s prices. These prices need to be determined so administrators can ensure they are accurate in the handbooks. 13. CCTC Program Cost Mr. Hedger spoke to the board about this cost to the district, the benefits this program gains for the students. The district took no action on this. 14. Resolution to Participate in the storm protection fund, an Iowa Code Chapter 28 E Entity and Chapter 670 Risk Pool. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the Resolution to Participate in the storm protection fund, an Iowa Code Chapter 28 E Entity and Chapter 670 Risk Pool as attached, seconded by Derrick Mether, Brian Koenig-Aye, Julie Witte-Aye, Derrick Mether- Aye, Travis Kuhlman- Aye, and Brianne Niedermyer- Absent, Carried 4-0. Director Travis Kuhlman left. 15. Umbrella Policy Mr. Hedger spoke to the board about the umbrella insurance policy as presented by EMC. Derrick Mether moved approve the policy as presented, seconded by Julie Witte, carried. 3-0. 16. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and the Authoring the Execution of Same. Julie Witte moved to approve the Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and the Authoring the Execution of Same as attached, seconded by Derrick Mether, Brian Koenig-Aye, Julie Witte-Aye, Derrick Mether- Aye, Travis Kuhlman- Absent, and Brianne Niedermyer- Absent, Carried 3-0. 17. Tax Exemption Certificate Julie Witte moved to approve the tax exemption Certificate, seconded by Derrick Mether, Brian Koenig-Aye, Julie Witte-Aye, Derrick Mether- Aye, Travis Kuhlman- Absent, and Brianne Niedermyer- Absent, Carried 3-0. 18. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds. Julie Witte moved to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds as attached, seconded by Derrick Mether, Brian Koenig-Aye, Julie Witte-Aye, Derrick Mether- Aye, Travis Kuhlman- Absent, and Brianne Niedermyer- Absent, Carried 3-0. 19. Curriculum Review Process Mr. Hedger spoke to the board about the process/plan in place to review program for curriculum throughout the district. Julie Witte moved to approve the curriculum review process as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 3-0. 20. Parking Lot Mr. Hedger and the board discussed the additional bid from Ten Point Construction, due to the safe paths to school need. Derrick Mether moved to approve the bid, seconded by Julie Witte, discussed, carried. 3-0. 21. Meeting Dates Mr. Hedger and the board discussed the future meeting dates, and the board will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, unless it needs changed. 22. Adjournment The next board meeting is July 16, 2025. Julie Witte moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 P.M., seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 3-0. President Secretary OPERATING FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENTS 854.72 AGIREPAIR, INC, REPAIR 458.00 AGRILAND FS, INC., FUEL 1,657.58 AGRIVISION, SUPPLIES 41.75 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 9,490.37 AMERICAN ALUMINUM SEATING,INC., SUPPLIES 340.00 AMERICAN COLOR IMAGING, RESALE 54.46 BLICK ART MATERIALS, SUPPLIES 1,688.33 CAPITAL ONE BANK, SUPPLIES, TRAVEL 9,738.49 CAPITAL ONE, SUPPLIES 269.53 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO, SUPPLIES 220.64 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, SUPPLIES 78.00 CHRIS ERICKSON, TRAINER COVERAGE 1,300.00 CITY OF LOGAN, WATER 2,388.19 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL CO., PEST CONTROL 120.00 COLLEGE BOARD, AP EXAMS 2,285.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., OPEN ENROLLMENT 5,529.60 COUNTRY HARDWARE, SUPPLIES 1,197.23 DEMCO, SUPPLIES 89.35 DREES COMPANY, REPAIR 528.00 GREEN HILLS AEA FIDUCIARY FUND, ELL SERVICES 16,828.75 HEARTLAND SCHOOL, OPEN ENROLLMENT 8,854.00 HEDGER, CHRISTINE, SUPPLIES 96.44 HENRY DOORLY ZOO, pre k trip 627.00 HORNBECK TURF & TREE SERVICES, LLC, LAWN CARE 1,609.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INTERNET 617.47 IOWA H S MUSIC ASSOC, SHOW CHOIR BARS 100.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION, DUES 184.00 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, PD FCS 1,619.75 IOWA WESTERN COMM. COLLEGE, SUPPLIES 15.00 J W PEPPER & SON INC, MUSIC 259.99 LAKESHORE, SUPPLIES 1,775.36 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., POWER SURGES CALL 233.00 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY, SUPPLIES 45.45 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, SUPPLIES 408.41 MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC, DRUG TESTING 865.00 MID-BELL MUSIC, SUPPLIES 8.98 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, GAS/POWER 14,066.00 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS, PRINTING/ADVERTISING 705.29 MORGAN ROLLING FLAGS, DONATED ROLLING FLAGE FOR DOME 6,704.54 NATIONAL CONCRETE CUTTING, CRUSHED ASPHALT 660.55 OFFICE DEPOT, SUPPLIES 59.98 OLOFFS REPAIR, REPAIRS 250.00 OWENS OUTDOORS, SUPPLIES 8,000.00 PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION 1,031.92 PITNEY BOWES, POSTAGE 182.58 RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS, TAG TESTING 110.35 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIORS OF IOWA, DUES 2,604.00 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, INC., SUPPLIES 705.21 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, SUPPLIES 150.38 SUPREME SCHOOL SUPPLY CO, SUPPLIES 52.86 T&S ELECTRIC INC., SERVICE CALL 157.00 THOMPSON, DANIEL, TRAVEL 223.26 TRI-CENTER HIGH SCHOOL, OPEN ENROLLMENT 4,848.65 UNIVERSITY BILLING, DUES 3,899.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, TELEPHONE 206.36 WATER ENGINEERING, SERVICES 220.00 WEST HARRISON COMM SCH DIST, OPEN ENROLLMENT 29,771.24 Fund Total: 147,086.01 CAPITAL PROJECTS, GENESIS CONTRACTING GROUP 742,019.34 incite Design Studio LLC, ARCHITECT FEES 8,400.00 MEDCO SUPPLY COMPANY, WHIRLPOOL TRAINING ROOM 9,987.63 MIDWEST DISTRIBUTING, ICE MAKER TRAINING ROOM 6,688.29 TD2 NEBRASKA OFFICE,GEO TECH SERV. 2,887.50 TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC, CONST. SERVI. 1,325.50 Fund Total: 771,308.26 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS 1,855.85 BIL-DEN GLASS, REPAIR DOORS 1,948.80 CAPITAL ONE BANK, COMP SOFTWARE WEIGHTS 1,500.00 HADDOCK CORPORATION, SPEAKER SYSTEM ERATE 2,535.00 RIDGE EVENTS LLC, CHROME BOOK LICENSES 3,454.00 Fund Total: 11,293.65 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., RENTAL OF LAND & BUILDINGS 1,089.30 Fund Total: 1,089.30 Checking Account Total: 930,777.22 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, JV/VAR VB CAMP 150.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 270.67 ATLANTIC HIGH SCHOOL, JV WRESTLING 2/3/25 100.00 BSN SPORTS, LLC, SAFETY EQUIPMENT 149.01 CAPITAL ONE BANK, SUPPLIES 2,766.13 CAPITAL ONE, SUPPLIES 795.88 CRESTWOOD HILLS, REGIONAL GOLF 170.00 DANNCO INC, safety equipment, HELMETS 2,163.80 HINKEL, KURTIS, SUBSCR. BASEBALL 99.95 HOOGESTRAAT, JEREMY, OFFICIATING 320.00 JOE COOPER, TRAVEL BOYS TRACK STATE 1,320.00 KATIE GOMEZ, refund 18.00 KEITH WOHLERS, OFFICIATING 175.00 LEINEN, BEN, OFFICIATING 175.00 MCCALL, ZACH, OFFICIATING 175.00 MIKE DIGGINS, REFUND BPA 42.00 NISHNA HILLS GOLF COURSE, wic golf 192.00 PETTY CASH GRADY KILLPACK, TRAVEL GIRLS TRACK STATE 1,320.00 ROSENGREN, MELISSA, REFUND BPA 77.00 SHANE WIEGEL, OFFICIATING 160.00 SOCCER INTERNATIONALE, SUPPLIES 896.00 SPRINGSTON, SUMMER, REFUND 90.00 ST ALBERT, REGIONAL GIRLS GOLF 150.00 TROY NICKLAUS, OFFICIATING 160.00 VAN NESS, CODY, OFFICIATING 350.00 WEGNER, SAM,OFFICIATING 175.00 WISOA, SOCCER OFFICIAL SCHED. FEE 119.00 WOODBINE COMM SCH DIST, COED TRACK MEET 5/1/25 220.00 Fund Total: 12,799.44 LATCH KEY PROGRAM MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD 2,049.97 Fund Total: 2,049.97 Checking Account Total: 14,849.41 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 115.99 CAPITAL ONE, FOOD 109.62 HEIM, BARRETT, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 37.75 HILAND DAIRY FOODS, FOOD 2,402.95 INDRIA REISZ, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 3.05 LEONARD, SHARON, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 10.70 LONNIE MAGUIRE, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 62.15 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD 16,688.59 PAULA WORLEY, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 19.75 PEDERSEN, JENNY, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 6.10 ROSENGREN, MELISSA, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 2.55 SHERRY GUYETT, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 15.45 TRACY GOLDSMITH, REFUND LUNCH ACCOUNT 55.80 Fund Total: 19,530.45 Checking Account Total: 19,530.45 HCTR 6-25-25
