Logan-Magnolia Community School March 12, 2025 The calendar hearing for the Logan-Magnolia Community School District 2025-2026 Calendar 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, and Director Travis Kuhlman. Also in attendance was Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Secondary Counselor Baily Krueger, Elementary Counselor Anne Coberly, Secondary Teacher Grady Killpack, and Student Teacher Jadyn Hessenius. Heather Edney was also present. Director Derrick Mether was absent 2. Approve Agenda Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 4-0. Director Derrick Mether joined the meeting at 6:02 P.M. 3. Calendar Discussion The board discussed the different options presented for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 school calendar. The district will wait for legislation to see if the start date can change, since August 23, 2025 is on a Saturday. 4. Calendar Open Forum The board listened to the public comments about next year’s calendar. Heather Edney was present to discuss and give her concerns on the date of graduation. Their family has a conflict with it being on the Saturday. The change from Sunday to Saturday was changed around 10 years ago for the former High School principal. 5. Adjourn Travis Kuhlman moved to adjourn the calendar hearing at 6:17 P.M., seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 5-0. Heather Edney left the meeting at 6:17p.m The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 6:00 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, Director Brianne Niedermyer. Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger, Business Manager Daniel Mikels, Secondary Counselor Baily Krueger, Elementary Counselor Anne Coberly, Secondary Teacher Grady Killpack and Student Teacher Jadyn Hessenius were also present. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 5-0. 3. Public Speakers No Public Speakers 4. Administrators’/ Directors’ Reports Elementary Principal Jill Kiger Noteworthy events: • Preschool training was held in Avoca on February 25. This month’s focus was on the environment including schedules, transitions, routines, engagement and behaviors. The staff appreciated the time to work on visual schedules and discuss parts of the day to improve the environment. • Jimmy Dawson visited the elementary school in the morning of February 28. Here is part of the recap I received, “Wow! Today was a fantastic day for me to see all of the excellent things you have going on at your campus. You are well ahead of any other first year CKH campuses, and it was evident that you and your staff have fully embraced CKH. GREAT JOB!” Having time to share the building greatness and learn from Jimmy was valuable. • On Monday, March 3 we had a strong turnout at our Cards and Connection event. We are excited to welcome families into the building and engage in games with them. • Our elementary musical was scheduled for March 7. We are so excited to see Aristocats! • Paws Day reading will be March 11. • Our first field trip of 2025 is scheduled for March 13 when our 5th graders will head to the SAC Museum. • During March and April Mrs. Kiger will be completing the para evaluations and summative reviews with teachers. Upcoming events: • March 17/18 Parent teacher conferences • March 19 Water rocks presentation to 4th grade AM • March 20 4th grade field trip • March 21 No school -comp day • March 26: Science (Grades 5, 8, 10) ISASP • March 28 Drive your tractor to school day • April 1: Math (Grades 3-11) ISASP, Preschool to training in Avoca (NO PR OR PK), 2nd grade field trip • April 3: Language and Writing (Grades 3-11) ISASP • April 9: Reading (Grades 3-11) ISASP Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson Overview: This month saw the culmination of the winter sports season, which included memorable moments, thrilling performances, and senior farewells. Between mid-winter break and a couple of snow days, students and staff have had opportunities to stay fresh and focused on our goals. Notable moments: • This month’s Top Cats were selected for demonstrating the trait of kindness. Those students were: 7th Grade - Lauretta Harlon, 8th Grade - Keaton Benson, 9th Grade - Cale Cunard, 10th Grade - Lilly Jensen, 11th Grade - Abby Peterson, 12th Grade - Jack Goldsmith • Our boys wrestling team qualified six athletes for the state tournament and two received medals: Corbin Reisz - 1st place, Crosby Yoder - 7th place, • Wes Vana scored his 1000th point in basketball on seniors night. • Nancy Bowman became the first Lo-Ma girls wrestler to continue her wrestling career in college, signing with Simpson College. • Ava Rowe and Will Anderson were crowned SnoCo king and queen. • The quiz bowl team took 1st place at the IQBL Winter Open Central. • The jazz band qualified for the Iowa Jazz Championships for the seventh straight time. • Eleven new members were inducted into National Honor Society. • Lo-Ma hosted a college fair with dozens of colleges/programs and was attended by three other neighboring schools. Progress toward goals: • Jimmy Dawson, our CKH leadership development strategist, visited to see our teachers in action, review data, and meet with our process champions team. • Our teachers are continuing to work toward lead measures of sending emails to students who are failing classes (up to 45% from 6%) and incorporating a relationship building activity into advisory each week (up to 59% from 45%). Superintendent Jacob Hedger Facility/Construction Items - • Elementary classroom walls are going up quickly. Additional work continues on a daily basis. • Continued HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work is happening in the dome. • Framing, drywall, and concrete work continues in the dome. • See the Facilities Needs Master List • Mr. Hedger continue to work with Bruce Niedermyer and Mike Freund to plan for the driveway and SRTS walking path. Monthly Newsletter - March Newsletter Staff Brags - • Mrs. Culp, Ms. Ortiz, Mrs. Schmitz - March is a big month for the fine arts, and they are doing an amazing job. Our students are lucky to have them all leading in great ways. • Daniel Mikels - The support and help he provides and expertise he brings on all things financial is unmatched. Also, he is just a good thinker and helps me process well. School Safety • Our recent lockdown drill was a success. We have a great staff and student understanding of protocol. • The school safety team continue to practice our Standard Response Protocol drills on a regular basis. Upcoming Dates March 10 – HS Pops Concert March 11 – Elementary Musical March 17/18 - P/T Conferences March 17 - SIAC Meeting (6:00) March 21 - Prom Open Teaching Positions Current open positions are: • Asst. HS Track • 6th Grade Math/Science - Interviews The secondary teacher Jake Krueger joined the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Branding Guide • Work on professionalizing the Branding Guide is underway. We plan to be done by the end of March. • Bruce Niedermyer and a group of teachers, Levi, and myself are working on a product to put in front of the school board. SBRC Hearing - • The SBRC hears/heard our case on March 11 regarding the request of funds associated with abatement needed during the demolition of the hallway to the Hall of Champions. • An update will be provided when we have one available. Advertising Partners - • Logan State Bank has verbally agreed to advertise on the underside of the scoreboards at the cost of $50K. We will be working on the details and contract in the near future. • I am having ongoing conversations with Community Bank as well. • Midwest Mechanical is donating our Panther Head and lighting for the Press Box • There are several others who Mr. Hedger has been in contact with. Community Engagement Specialist - • Grant Funded part-time position to help our school engage with our community in a manner that promotes Logan-Magnolia and community partnerships in the following ways: • Learning opportunities for students in an authentic learning environment in a “school store” setting. • Community business and school partnerships. • Alumni engagement to promote growth for the school and community. 5. Consent Agenda Approve Minutes, Bills, and Financial Statements Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the consent agenda, prepaid bills, board bills, financial statements, and minutes of February 12, 2025, meeting. The motion was seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, discussion, carried. 5-0. Fundraising – None. Open-Enrollment in- Caitlyn Sims-1 student Ryan and Keri King- 1 Student Justin and Monica Kuhlman- 3 Students Cole and Jessica UtmAn- 3 Students Cheyanne Shotkoski -1 Student Kylie Clark -1 Student Barrett and Lori White- 4 Students Open-Enrollment Out- Jami Bertelsen - 1 Student Amy Peterson- 1 Student Mike and Deedra Beberniss- 1 Student Personnel- Resignations- Bailey Krueger – Asst. High School Volleyball Contracts- Gabriel Potts - Secondary Vocal Music $50,000.00 and Vocal Music Stipend $2,800.00- Bailey Krueger - Asst. HS Track Coach $2,100.00, Steve Fields - Head Volleyball Coach $3,850.00, Tyler Hinkel - Associate Head Coach $2,450.00 – Volleyball, Jaimey Thorson - 6th Grade Math and Science $52,000.00. Volunteers- 6. New Positions Mr. Hedger spoke to the board about adding of a Middle School Counselor, and Strat 2 Special education teacher Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve offer new positions for 2025-2026 of middle school counselor and Strat 2 Special Education Teacher, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 7. Calendars 2025-2026 School Year Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the 25-26 school calendar (B,E) while waiting on legislation to see if they change the allowed start date of school from August 23, and allowed changes to professional development days, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Anne Coberly and Jake& Bailey Krueger left at 7:43p.m. 8. Technology Purchases Mr. Hedger spoke about e-rate process and the documentation provided by Technology Director Chase Christensen. Mr. Hedger also discussed information regarding bids Mr. Christensen had received. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve bid with KCAV as presented for $18,145.00 for 5 clear touch monitors and stands, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve bid with Haddock as presented for $9,692.00 for Loudspeakers to be replaced in our current facilities, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve a bid with Haddock as presented for $23,872.50 for intercom loudspeakers to be installed in the new dome, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve bid with Dell Technologies as presented for $29,584.00 for chrome books, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve bid with RTI as presented for $78,356.52 for district wide Wifi System, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, discussed, carried. 5-0. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve Jacob Hedger & Chase Christensen to select a service provider for the Misc network equipment on the allowable contract date of 3/13/2025, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 9. Construction- Pay Apps and Change Orders A. Derrick Mether moved to approve the application for pay application #10 presented, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, discussed, carried. 5-0. B. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the application for pay application #5 for the elementary as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. C. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #42 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. D. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #45 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. E. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #44 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. F. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #46 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. G. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #47 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. H. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #48 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. I. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #41 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. J. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #50 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. K. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #41 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. L. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #005 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. M. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #006 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. N. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #004 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. O. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #001 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. 10. Building Improvements Brianne Niedermyer moved to accept a bid from HRC, INC. for replace the existing EIFS on the Elementary School for $90,840.00, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Derrick Mether moved to accept a bid from Drees Co. to replace the existing Cooling Tower in the Elementary School for $154,900.00 plus $9,200.00 to add the Balti Bond coating to the fluid cooler sump pan seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, discussed, carried. 5-0. 11. AEA Purchasing Agreement Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2025-2026, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. 12. MOU Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the MOU with Anthony J DiMari MS TLMHC LLC seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. 13. Contracts Approval Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the proposal as presented for teachers (3.25% on salary, or the State TSS mandated raises, the district will pay $785.00 per month towards district offered insurance, Grad credits turned in and to be completed by June 30, 2025, paid prorated sub pay for teachers covering other classes during their plan period, and 2026-2027 raise being a flat raise for all, and alternating in the following years) seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. 14. Sell of Bonds Mr. Hedger spoke to the board about the sale of the Sale Tax Bonds and the engagement letter with Piper Sandler. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the Engagement Letter with Piper Sandler, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 5-0. 15. Preliminary Budget Discussion, Authorization to Publish Budget, Set Date & Time of Budget Hearing, Budget Guarantee Resolution Business Manager Daniel Mikels presented the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Discussion followed. Brianne Niedermyer moved to authorize publication of the 2025-2026 budget as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman carried. 5-0. 18. Negotiations (Exempt Sessions) The board moved into exempt session at 9:23 P.M. pursuant to Iowa code section 21.9 19. Adjournment Tax Rete Hearing April 2, 2025. The next board meeting/Budget Hearing is April 9, 2025. Derrick Mether moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:43 P.M., seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 5-0. President Secretary OPERATING FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS, PAPER CUT 854.72 ACT, TESTING SERVICE 1,917.00 AFP WEST CORPORATION, FIRE SEC. MONITORING 504.00 AGRILAND FS, INC., GASOHOL, ICE MELT 3,692.07 AHLERS & COONEY PC, LEGAL SERVICES 414.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 53.26 AMERICAN COLOR IMAGING, HS SUPPLIES 68.85 AMSTERDAM PRINTING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES 25-26 547.64 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING INC, SALT FOR WATER SOFT. 1,323.00 BORUFF PLUMBING, FIXING OUTSIDE FAUCET 1,274.46 C.H.N. GARBAGE SERVICE INC, ROLL OFF CROWS NEST AND BUS BARN 256.70 CAMBIUM LEARNING, 23-24 DUES SCREENER 159.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK, DUES, TRAVEL, SUPPLIES 3,638.58 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 3,485.12 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, PURCHASED SERVICES 1,580.00 CITY OF LOGAN, WATER 1,755.88 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL CO, PEST CONTROL 245.00 CLAYTON RIDGE CSD, OPEN ENROLLMENT 16,725.04 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST. OPEN ENROLLMENT 19,161.14 COUNTRY HARDWARE, SUPPLIES 414.46 DANIEL THOMPSON - PETTY CASH, TRAVEL 1,785.00 DAYHUFF-WATERS, KARIE, TRAVEL- TEACHER QUALITY 70.04 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUS INSPECTION 800.00 FIREBALL TOOL, TOOL AND TABLE JIMMY KING, FOUND IND. ART 2,684.35 HARLAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, NEXT STEP HONOR BAND 225.00 HEARTLAND SCHOOL, OPEN ENROLLMENT LEVEL 3 IND 8,854.00 HONEYMAN RENT-ALL, TABLE RENTAL COLLEGE FAIR 1,099.50 IASBO, SPRING CONF REG. 245.00 IOWA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS, REG BUDGET CALLS 700.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, PORT CHARGE/INTERNET 617.47 IOWA H S MUSIC ASSOC, ALL STATE REG. 700.00 IOWA JAZZ CHAMPIONSHIPS, IJC 2025 REG. 200.00 IOWA WESTERN COMM. COLLEGE, CLASSES, BUS CENTER, MED TERM AND GLTH PROG. 42,550.50 J W PEPPER & SON INC, MUSIC 237.59 LENOX CSD, REG. HONOR BAND ELEM. 96.00 LEONARD, SARAH, TRAVEL TLC 479.91 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., REPAIR PARTS 360.54 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY , OIL, BATTERIES, OIL FILTER 2,228.09 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, FOOD FCS 166.79 MENARDS, SUPPLIES 392.65 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, GAS 21,295.82 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS, LEGAL PRINTING, ADVERTISING, ENVELOPES 2,042.53 MO VALLEY TIRES, LLC, BUS TIRES 4,614.00 MUSIC THEATER INTERNATIONAL, ELEM MUSICAL 923.00 NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL, LLC, REPAIRS 442.46 OFFICE DEPOT, SUPPLIES 116.40 PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION 903.20 PERFECTION LEARNING CORP., LIBRARY BOOKS 408.64 SKILLS USA IA, REG FEE 605.00 SPRINGHOWER REPAIR, VAN REPAIR 2,143.77 USI, LAMI FILM 276.28 VERIZON WIRELESS, TELEPHONE 206.36 WATER ENGINEERING, PURCHASED SERVICES 220.00 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE 579.28 Fund Total: 157,339.09 CAPITAL PROJECTS GENESIS CONTRACTING GROUP, PAY APP #10, ELEM PAY APP #5 738,503.94 incite Design Studio LLC, CONST PHASE 8,400.00 LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURNACE, BUILDERS RISK POLICY 20,954.00 TD2 NEBRASKA OFFICE, GEO TEC SERV. 2,176.50 TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC, CONST. SERV. 3,354.75 Fund Total: 773,389.19 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS 1,855.85 HARRISON COUNTY TREASURER, PROP TAX PURCH OF LAND 4,368.00 Fund Total: 6,223.85 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., RENTAL OF LAND & BUILDINGS 2,910.60 PRUETT GRADING, PIPE AND DIRT WORK 23,740.00 Fund Total: 26,650.60 Checking Account Total: 963,602.73 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 717.05 BESPOKE ENTERTAINMENT LLC., DJ PROM 662.00 BRYCE SHABEN, OFFICIATING JH GIRLS 2/17/25 100.00 BSN SPORTS, LLC, GENERAL SUPPLIES 96.29 CAPITAL ONE BANK, TRAVEL, DUES, GIRLS STATE WREST. 5,823.21 CAPITAL ONE, CONCESSIONS 857.98 CHESTERMAN COMPANY, VENDING, CONCESSIONS 259.30 DANIEL THOMPSON - PETTY CASH, TRAVEL STATE WRESTLING 1,800.00 DANNCO INC, GAME BALLS BASEBALL 469.75 DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, PLAY SUPPLIES/ROYALITY 732.37 IHSAA, COACHING BANDS STAT WREST. 396.00 LANCE PLOEGER, OFFICIATING 2/11/25 170.00 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, CONCESSIONS 139.88 M J FLOWERS & BALLOONS, BASKETBALL BOYS SR. NIGHT 27.00 MARK ARKFELD, OFFICIATING JH GIRLS 2/17/25 100.00 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD 198.75 PALACIOS, MARCELO, STUDENT COUNCIL DANCE 462.00 RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, QB REG. 60.00 SHANE BURMEISTER, OFFICIATING 2/11/25 170.00 SOUTHEASTERN PERFORMANCE APPAREL, FUND SHOW CHOIR, SUPPLIES 927.95 TODD SADLER, OFFICIATING 2/11/25 170.00 VOGUE ENTERTAINMENT, PROM RENTAL 1,377.00 WALL, BRIAN, JV BOYS 2/11/25 80.00 WEGNER, SAM, JV BOYS 2/11/25 80.00 Fund Total: 15,876.53 LATCH KEY PROGRAM MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD KC/PR 546.79 Fund Total: 546.79 Checking Account Total: 16,423.32 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, ELEC KNIFE KITCH. 49.88 CHESTERMAN COMPANY, LUNCH LINE 745.87 HILAND DAIRY FOODS, FOOD 2,267.16 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, FOOD 54.14 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD 18,501.23 PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO, FOOD 1,416.10 Fund Total: 23,034.38 Checking Account Total: 23,034.38 MVTN 3-26-25
