Logan-Magnolia Community School September 10, 2025 The work session 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, and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting. Director Brianne Niedermyer was absent. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Derrick Mether moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 4-0. 3. Architects Interview for the Science Room Renovations The board interviewed Origin Group, CMBA, and BCDM architect firms for the upcoming science room renovation project. The firms presented to the board, talked about different projects they have completed, and provided a general idea for the project. Each group had 15 minutes to present and the board asked any questions they didn’t think were covered. 4. Adjournment Derrick Mether moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 4-0. September 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 6:04 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 Manger Daniel Mikels. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting. Director Brianne Niedermyer was absent. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 4-0. 3. Public Speakers No public speaker spoke. 4. Administrators/Directors’ Reports Elementary Principal Jill Kiger Noteworthy events: August and September have been filled with staff embracing the practices of Capturing Kids Heart and digging into content. On Friday, Sept. 5 the curriculum cycle process was rolled out by Dr. Leonard and the first task was given for our work in ELA. Our preschool teachers met with the AEA staff on Sept. 5 to begin talking about the needs of students and support for the year. On Monday, Sept. 8 direct services from our speech and language teacher will begin. On Tuesday Mrs. Kiger participated in HF 835 Health Care Related Training for School Personnel Work Group and will attend two more sessions as the School Administrators of Iowa Representative. On Thursday she attended the first of several virtual training and online sessions regarding best practices in math instruction that the Department of Education is providing. Mrs. Kiger discussed the ISASP Reports Upcoming events: September 8 FAST testing begins September 12 Preschool teachers will participate in the first of monthly sessions to learn more about preschool specially designed instruction September 15 School pictures September 26 Data Day (staff analyze FAST data and redesign groups to meet needs) September 29 Connections survey will be distributed Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson Notable moments: The secondary utilized our first days together as a staff to build community, discuss changes, introduce building goals, begin setting professional goals, and learn about a variety of tech tools. Teachers attended a CKH refresher training during the first week and our process champions team met to plan for the upcoming year. New staff are making great contributions. Our 6th grade team has taken the initiative to help students adjust to the new schedule and environment. On the first day of school, students completed 19 community service projects around Logan and Magnolia. Each of our fall sports teams had successful first competitions. Varsity football and volleyball each won their first game and the home cross country meet included 3 first place finishes and 1 second place finish. Updating cell phone policy and digital pass procedures have helped reduce classroom and hallway disruptions. New 7th and 8th period classes keep all MS students engaged. Teachers began working on curriculum review process last Friday and will begin PLC collaboration to review, align, and strengthen curriculum, standards focus, and assessments. The district hosted the annual Academic Awards Banquet, where 86 students were recognized for earning a 3.5 GPA or higher both semesters. The number of students recognized continues to grow steadily and has doubled since the first banquet in 2013. The guest speaker for the event was 2002 Lo-Ma graduate Kellie Blair (Barry). Mr. Dickinson spoke of his goals for 2025-2026 and ISASP Details Superintendent Jacob Hedger Facility/Construction Items - The elementary classrooms are internally completed. There is still work to be done on the EFIS exterior. Bleachers in the Dome have made a lot of progress and are nearing completion. The exterior is all taking shape and will hopefully be completed soon. Drainage, dirt work, and other exterior finishes are in progress. Monthly Newsletter - September Newsletter Staff Brags - Delany Aquallo and Baylee Thompson - Their leadership of the Student Council is fantastic. Planning Homecoming is a huge undertaking, and they do such a great job in helping guide students in these endeavors. Open Teaching/Staff Positions: JH Boys Wrestling JH Girls Wrestling Asst. HS Boys Basketball WIC Expansion The WIC Superintendents voted in unison with their respective school boards to approve both Red Oak and Shenandoah to join the WIC. Treynor also voted to remain in the WIC. The hope is that all schools involved in the numerous transitions will all move in the same year. The WIC AD’s have voiced their preference for all schools to jointly make the move prior to next year. Graduation Mr. Hedger had a couple of parents ask when the district would be deciding the time of graduation. The group have discussed this in the past and need to come to a decision sometime in the near future. 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 August 13, 2025, meeting. The motion was seconded by Julie Witte, discussion, carried. 4-0. Fundraising – As listed, leaving out the girls wrestling parking spot. Open-Enrollment in- Jenna Hopkins – 4 Students Desarie Rorden – 1 Student Open-Enrollment Out- Emilie Favinger – 3 Students Sarah Johnsen- 1 Student Personnel- Resignations- Andrew Seymour Assistant Boys Basketball, Vicki Myers Assistant Girls Wrestling Contracts- Lance Cohn Assistant Junior High Girls and Boys Basketball, Chloe Killpack Wrestling Cheer Sponsor, and Sheena O’Kane Paraeducator Volunteers- None 6. Arbest Letter Of Intent Derrick Mether moved to approve the letter of intent as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 7. Selection of Architect Julie Witte moved to approve the Origin Groups for the science room renovations, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 8. MOU Samantha Stone LMHC Julie Witte moved to approve the MOU with Samantha Stone LLC, seconded by Derrick Mether discussed, carried. 5-0. Director Brianne Niedermyer joined the meeting via zoom 6:58 P.M. 9. Construction- Pay Apps and Change Orders A. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the application for pay application #16 presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. B. Derrick Mether moved to approve the application for pay application #11 for the elementary as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. The Board discussed the elementary change orders, the largest one coming from the electric issue. C. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #75 for $20,505.00 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. D. Derrick Mether moved to approve PCO #79 for $5,091.10 as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. E. The board discussed PCO #90 for $3,898.00, PCO #91 for $6,429.00, PCO #92 for $527.00 as presented as they were approved at the construction meeting. F. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #93 for $2,014.00 as presented, seconded by Julie Witte, discussed, carried. 5-0. G. The board discussed PCO #94 for $5,000.00 and PCO #95 for $40,595.00 as presented, as these were credits back to the district. H. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve PCO #96 for up to $16,650.23 as presented, seconded by Julie Witte, discussed, carried. 5-0. 10. King Grant Review The board discussed the king grant presented and whether the school would like to move forward with smaller projects or a couple larger projects. 11. Vending Machine Julie Witte moved to approve the vending machine purchase from Rapid Wholesale for $7,241.37, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 12. FY25 Year End Reports Mr. Mikels spoke to the board about the various year-end reports. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the FY25 Certified Annual Report, seconded by Julie Witte, carried. 4-0. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the FY25 Special Education Supplement, seconded by Julie Witte, carried. 4-0. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the FY25 Transportation Report, seconded by Julie Witte, carried. 4-0. Derrick Mether moved to request allowable growth and supplemental aid for the negative special education balance in the amount of $278,851.52 for the FY25 school year, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Director Brianne Niedermyer left the meeting at 7:59 P.M. 13. Land Easement – City of Logan Derrick Mether moved to approve the Safe Route to School Land Easement # 1 as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried.4-0. 11. Facilities Improvements The board discussed the GEO Tech Survey and Report, and the panther head on the back of the crows nest. 15. Early Retirement The board discussed the possibility of Early Retirement. No action was taken. 16. Adjournment The next board meeting is October 08, 2025. Julie Witte moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:09P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 4-0. President Secretary OPERATING FUND ABLE LOCKSMITHS, KEYS 195.75 ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS 516.44 AGRIVISION, GROUNDS SUPPLIES 68.99 AHLERS & COONEY PC, LEGAL SERVICES, LEASE/HANDBOOKS 1,621.50 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 2,315.53 AMPLIFY EDUCATION, INC., SUPPLIES- EARLY LITERACY 220.73 CAPITAL ONE, elem supplies 181.94 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 3,458.29 CAPTURING KIDS HEARTS, PD FOR ALL STAFF 7,300.00 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, PLANT OPER & MAINT SUP., GLOVES/WIPES 2,113.00 CHRISOPHERSEN CHIROPRACTIC, 7 BUS PHYSICALS 700.00 CITY OF LOGAN, WATER 3,906.81 COMPTIA, INC., TECH SUPPLIES 322.00 COUNTRY HARDWARE, GROUNDS SUPPLIES, REPAIR PARTS 1,026.83 DAYHUFF-WATERS, KARIE, SERV SAFE CLASS REG. 48.15 DECKER EQUIPMENT, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 559.00 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, 403 B RET PROG 600.00 DREES COMPANY, PURCHASED SERVICES 132.00 EGAN SUPPLY CO, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 611.31 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, SCIENCE 284.25 GOPHER SPORT, SUPPLIES 314.94 HARRISON CO LANDFILL, PURCHASED SERVICES 10.00 HARRISON COUNTY TREASURER, DRAINAGE TAX 533.07 HEARTLAND AEA, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 20.78 HEARTLAND SCHOOL, OPEN ENROLLMENT-WITHIN IA 9,400.00 HINKEL, MICHAEL dig up and repair line 600.00 HORNBECK TURF & TREE SERVICES, LLC, SUPPLIES, SPRAY INSECTICIDE 2,100.00 HYDRO PLUMBING INC., VAC TRUCK AND CAMERA 1,110.00 IASBO, FALL CONF. 290.00 IKM-MANNING COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT, LEVEL 3 EUOPMENT 2,500.00 IOWA COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK, COLL READ CORR. 1,030.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, PORT CHARGE/ INTERNET 721.46 IOWA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAID PAYABLE TO STATE 2,337.84 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. FUES, SUP., LIME AWAY, REPAIR PARTS 3,036.52 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY, BATTERIES, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 642.18 LOGAN FLOURS BAKING CO., SUPPLIES (TEACHER QUALITY PROF DEVEL) 395.25 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, SUPPLIES 6.99 MENARDS PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 105.91 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELEC & GAS 19,480.07 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS, LEGAL PRINTING 387.23 OBANION, ASHLEY, REG FEES REFUND 60.00 OFFICE DEPOT, paper supplies 259.74 OWENS OUTDOORS, IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER REPAIR 16,471.22 PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION 1,028.26 PLANK ROAD PUBLISHING, ELEM MUSIC SUPPLIES 118.40 POTTS, GABRIEL, SW ICDA REG., ALL STATE REH TRACKS, ICDA SYM REG, SUB. HIGH CHOIR 675.00 REALLY GOOD STUFF, GENERAL SUPPLIES 167.97 REALLY GREAT READING COMPANY, LLC, SUPPLIES- EARLY LITERACY 297.00 ROSENGREN, SUSAN, REG SPED CLASS 75.00 SGT PEFFERS CAFE, ACAD BANQ SUPPLIES 2,004.00 SONOVA USA INC., sped supplies ind. 2,124.82 SPARKY'S WELDING, FAB SWING 542.00 T&S ELECTRIC INC., WORK DOWN AT FIELD 406.00 WATER ENGINEERING, PURCHASED SERVICES 220.00 WOODHOUSE, VAN WORK 1,727.94 XAP CORPORATION, AT RISK SUPPLIES 875.00 ZOOBEAN INC., DUES & FREES-EARLY LITERACY 3,290.00 Fund Total: 101,547.11 CAPITAL PROJECTS GENESIS CONTRACTING GROUP, PAY APP #11 ELEM ADD AND #15 DOME 300,306.97 incite Design Studio LLC, ARCHITECT FEES 6,720.00 Fund Total: 307,026.97 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS 1,985.76 BIL-DEN GLASSSUPPLIED AND INSTALLED NEW CLASSROOM DO, 3,432.80 BONINE GARAGE DOORS, GARAGE DOOR LABOR 1,800.00 CARTER SURVEYING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LAND SURVEY 5,835.00 ECHO GROUP INC, NEW GYM SIGNS 2,172.88 HADDOCK CORPORATION, PROJECT INSTALLATION SPEAKERS 14,140.00 JAMF SOFTWARE, JAMF SCHOOL BASIC 4,510.00 K&D PAINTING, PAINTING OF PARKING LOT 2,495.00 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, NEW TECH IN DOME 10,783.53 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., NEW COMPRESSOR 7,900.00 RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, CABLING SERVICES 10,463.82 WATER ENGINEERING, INSTALL WHITE RUST INHIBITOR 990.00 Fund Total: 66,508.79 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT APPTEGY, INC., SCHOOL WEBSITE 8,595.00 Fund Total: 8,595.00 Checking Account Total: 483,677.87 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, COLOR RUN 877.03 BARENTS, KIM, OFFICIATING VB 140.00 CAPITAL ONE, stud counc supp 100.32 CiShirts, SUPPLIES-HOPE SQUAD 435.00 DANNCO INC, SAFETY EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES 1,400.77 GURITZ, ABYAGAIL, OFFICIATING JH VB 90.00 IATC, YEARLY MEMBERSHIP 60.00 KRUEGER, BAILEY, SUPPLIES-HOPE SQUAD 109.14 LAVALLEUR, ROBERT, OFFICIATING VB 140.00 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, STUD COUNCIL 21.80 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS, PATHER PRINTS 290.00 SHANNON, TESCH, XC MEET TIMING 462.00 TOM HARTIGAN, STARTER CROSS COUNTRY MEET 120.00 TROPHIES PLUS, GENERAL SUPPLIES 240.77 VANA, NATALIE, OFFICIATING JH VB 90.00 Fund Total: 4,576.83 LATCH KEY PROGRAM AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, KIDCARE GRANT SUPPLIES 515.57 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, FOOD KC 49.57 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD-KIDCARE 214.92 MID AMERICA COUNCIL, SUMMER CAMP FEES 525.00 Fund Total: 1,305.06 Checking Account Total: 5,881.89 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND HILAND DAIRY FOODS, FOOD 1,739.56 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, GENERAL SUPPLIES 11.30 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD, FOOD-CREDIT 8,988.78 Fund Total: 10,739.64 Checking Account Total: 10,739.64 HCTR 9-24-25
