Logan-Magnolia Community School August 13, 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, Director Brianne Niedermyer, Director Travis Kuhlman, Director Derrick Mether, and Superintendent Jacob Hedger, and Transportation/Grounds Director Kurtis Hinkel. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting. Vice-President Julie Witte was absent. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 4-0. 3. Facility Need and Planning The board discussed the next phase of the athletic facilities. 1. Indoor Facilities 2. Current/Finished Projects 3. Future Projects – Track/Dugouts 4.Booster Club support of different projects 5. Budget/Financing 6. Priority of work/projects/timelines 4. Adjournment Brianne Niedermyer moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 4-0. August 13, 2025 The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 6:00 P.M. in the high school media center. Roll call vote was answered by President Brian Koenig, Director Brianne Niedermyer, Director Travis Kuhlman, Director Derrick Mether, and Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, and Elementary Principal Jill Kiger. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting. Vice-President Julie Witte was absent. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 4-0. 3. Public Speakers Matt and Heather Reed spoke to board about open enrollment. 4. Administrators/Directors’ Reports Elementary Principal Jill Kiger Noteworthy events: * Thank you to Nikki Ahart, the Methodist Church, Logan Super Foods, Lori Cohrs, and Kiwanis for partnering with the school to distribute food to families this summer. An average of 15-18 families were supported most weeks. * Attending SAI is always a great way to kick off the month of August. I had a chance to attend a pre-conference with Dr. Jessica Minahan Tuesday. This was the best session of the week. She shared current research about students characteristics today and many practical and doable strategies teachers can implement to increase the likelihood of student success. I will be sharing these strategies with the staff. * Shout out to Amy Schwertly and the Kid Care staff (Brenda Hildreth, Nicole Mason, Brandi Messerschmidt, Vicki Placek, Makennah Bales, Gabi Hoffman-Muff, and Campbell Chase) for a great summer experience for our kids. “Summer kid care has been busy with all kinds of engaging activities! We have gone to the pool 3 days a week all summer. We have been to the library for programs, a field trip to Willow Lake, partnered with Scouting of America for Stem Camp, and a music class with Omaha Symphony at the Crew Center. We have one more trip to the crew center planned, one more stem camp, and a trip to the Rialto Upcoming events: * August 14-15 New Teachers arrive * August 15 Elementary Guiding Coalition meeting * August 18 CPI training for selected staff * August 19 All staff return * August 21 Open House * August 22 Capturing Kids Heart (half day training for all staff) * August 25 Classes begin for TK+ * August 27 Preschool classes begin * 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 baseball team made its first state tournament appearance in school history. * Students have been actively visibly involved in the community through work and extracurricular opportunities. * Wes Vana was selected to participate in the Shrine Bowl and was recognized for raising $12,000 - the most money in the event’s history. He also received the Jerry and Ellie Hoffman Award for his character and leadership. * Coach Straight led the South team to a victory in the Shrine Bowl. Madden Loftus served as manager for the team. * Mr. and Mrs. Krueger took 10 students to Huron Peak in Colorado to tackle a “14er.” * The admin team attended the annual SAI conference, which provided valuable opportunities to network, learn, and collaborate on ideas for the new year. * AP Exam results - 13 students received one or more college credits - 17 total credits were earned - 4 students received two credits - 8 of the 9 students in Mr. Killpack’s 1st year AP bio class received college credit Superintendent Jacob Hedger Facility/Construction Items - * The elementary has made a lot of progress. They are scheduled to be open by the first day of school. - Electrical delays and fixes * The gym floor has been installed and sanded. Painting/graphics are next with bleachers to follow. * The parking lot and driveway are done! * The EFIS is finally moving along and should be done any day. * The water drainage issue has been resolved. Monthly Newsletter - August Newsletter Staff Brags - * Amy Schwertley and her whole staff who make Kid Care an enjoyable experience for our students throughout the summer. * Brooke Meade - She is dedicated, steady, and diligent about her job. * Gerry Zaiser - An absolute blessing to have this summer! Words are not enough! * Admin Team - Blake and Jill have both been doing a lot this summer to help set up their staff and our school for a successful school year. Open Teaching Positions Current open positions are: * JH Boys Wrestling, JH Girls Wrestling * Para * JH Asst. Boys and Girls Basketball * Wrestling Cheer coach WIC Expansion The WIC Superintendents met to discuss any interest that was shown by invites to join the conferences. Shenandoah and Red Oak were the only two that showed interest. The superintendents agreed to all have their school boards vote at the August meeting on formally offering them an invitation. Both IKM-Manning and Audubon school districts have voted to leave the conference. SAI Thank you for allowing the administration team to attend the SAI Conference. It was full of good learning and provided us an opportunity to spend time together. 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 July 16, 2025, and August 5, 2025, meetings. The motion was seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, discussion, carried. 4-0. Fundraising – As listed. Open-Enrollment in- Paige Gardner – 2 Students Jason and Doreen Wusk – 3 Students Open-Enrollment Out- Danielle Quinn – 1 Student Carly Dickinson- 1 Student Personnel- Resignations- None Contracts- Chance McDonald Assistant Football, and Megan Smith Paraeducator Volunteers- None 6. Open Enrollment Request No motion was made for the open enrollment request. 7. Early Childhood Center Our attorney presented a contract/lease agreement for Arbest Early Learning, the board discussed. 8. Lunch Fees Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the 2025-2026 lunch fees as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 9. MOU Anthony J DiMari Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the MOU with Anthony J DiMari MS TLMHC LLC, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 4-0. 10. Construction- Pay Apps and Change Orders A. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the application for pay application #15 presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. B. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the application for pay application #10 for the elementary as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 4-0. C. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #89 for $7,751.00 as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 11. Facilities Improvements Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the bid with Loftus Heating and Cooling for the replacement of the compressor on the high school for $7,900.00, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 4-0. The board discussed adding rock on to the end of the new concrete parking lot for some additional spaces. No action was taken. 12. Apptegy Rooms Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the contract with Apptegy for FY25-26, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried, discussed. 4-0. Reevaluate after the first year. 13. Consortium Agreement Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the 2025-2026 Consortium Agreement with Council Bluffs School, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried, discussed. 4-0. 14. WIC Expansion Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the Shenandoah to join the WIC Conference, seconded by Brian Koenig, discussed, carried. 3-1. Kuhlman opposed. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the Red Oak to join the WIC Conference, seconded by Brian Koenig, discussed, carried. 3-1. Kuhlman voted opposed. 15. Easement Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the Safe Route to School Land Easement # 2 as presented, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 4-0. Tabled #1. 16. Adjournment The next board meeting is September 10, 2025. Brianne Niedermyer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 4-0. President Secretary OPERATING FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS, YEARLY OVERAGES 2,334.28 AGRILAND FS, INC., GAS, PRODRY 1,911.89 AHLERS & COONEY PC, LEGAL SERVICES LEASE AGREEMENT 900.00 AIRGAS USA, LLC, DUES & FEES 203.37 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 4,854.26 APPLE INC, GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.60 AUDITOR OF STATE, AUDIT FEE 625.00 C.H.N. GARBAGE SERVICE INC, ROLL OFF SERVICE 301.75 CAPITAL ONE BANK, TRAVEL, SUPPLIES 1,747.73 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 608.15 CAPTURING KIDS HEARTS, TRAINING 600.00 CARROLL SEATING SCIENCES, SCHOOLS SERVICES DONATION ATHLETIC COURT SEAT. 17,650.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC, TECH SUPPLIES 54.16 CHRISOPHERSEN CHIROPRACTIC, EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS 100.00 CITY OF LOGAN, WATER 3,485.35 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL CO, PEST CONTROL 120.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., OPEN ENROLLMENT-WITHIN IA 8,817.69 COUNTRY HARDWARE, PAINT AND SUPPLIES 1,580.70 DANNCO INC, WINCH 784.00 DECKER EQUIPMENT, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT. SUP. 721.06 EGAN SUPPLY CO, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 1,658.81 ELEVATE ROOFING, repair roof bond building 735.30 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC, HS SCIENCE CLASS 40.22 GREEN HILLS AEA FIDUCIARY FUND, SUPT FEES 25-26 300.00 HOBART SALES & SERVICE, SERVICE EQUIPMENT 1,478.92 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, PORT CHARGE/ INTERNET 1,338.93 J W PEPPER & SON INC, ELEM MUSIC 31.39 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, CHECKS GEN FUND 588.11 KENDALL/HUNT PUBLISHING CO, ILLUSTRATIVR MATH 1,666.80 LITERACY RESOURCES, INC., SUPPLIES- EARLY LITERACY 101.00 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., REPAIR PARTS 134.99 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY, REPAIR PARTS, SUPPLIES 88.78 MATH LEARNING CENTER, THE, ELEM KNG. SUPPLIES 172.80 MEDCO SUPPLY COMPANY, TAPING TABLES REIMBY BC 9,910.99 MENARDS OMAHA, SUPPLIES AND TOOLS 625.94 MENARDS, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 91.97 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, GAS 16,904.86 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS, LEGAL PRINTING, NEWS ADVERTISING 626.14 MOORES PUMPING & PORTABLES, PORTABLE SERVICES 480.00 NOLTE CORNMAN & JOHNSON P C, AUDITING SERVICES 7,800.00 ODEYS INC, GROUNDS SUPPLIES 273.40 OWENS OUTDOORS, IRRIGATION SYSTEM 16,031.22 PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION 1,015.55 REALLY GOOD STUFF, SUPPLIES- EARLY LITERACY 129.98 SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC, WORLD HISTORY CIRR. 3,550.00 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, refund, tk supplies (1,437.81) T&S ELECTRIC INC., TRENCH POWER TO SPRINKLER 801.00 UNIVERSITY BILLING, DUES (TEACHER QUALITY PD) 1,385.25 VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY, HS SCIENCE CLASS SUPPLIES 439.15 WATER ENGINEERING, PURCHASED SERVICES 220.00 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE 983.36 WOODHOUSE, service and inspection 3,462.81 ZAISER, GERALD , PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP. 41.62 Fund Total: 119,230.47 MANAGEMENT FUND SMITH DAVIS INSURANCE, INC, WORKERS COMPENSATION, PROPERTY INSURANCE, GENERAL LIABILITY, EXCESS LIAB, CYBER LIAB. 208,128.45 Fund Total: 208,128.45 CAPITAL PROJECTS AHLERS & COONEY PC, LEAGAL SERVICES BOND SALES 13,577.97 GENESIS CONTRACTING GROUP, PAY APP #15 DOME, CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 837,985.67 incite Design Studio LLC, ARCHITECT FEES 8,400.00 PIPER SANDLER & CO, UNDERWRITER'S DISCOUNT 32,750.00 TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC, CONST. SERV. 2,576.75 Fund Total: 895,290.39 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS 2,303.13 B&R CONCRETE, CONCRETE PADS FOR DISK GOLF AND FOOTINGS 4,100.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK, TECH SUPPLIES 1,685.44 CDW GOVERNMENT INC, COMPUTERS 694.72 DREES COMPANY, REPLACE COOLER IN ELEM. 136,853.00 EMERGENT 3, SCHOOL SAFETY 7,000.00 JMC COMPUTER SERVICE, HS & ELEM JMC 11,898.16 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, INSTALL NEW CABLING 1,240.37 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., NEW BOARDS FOR TOWER REPLACEMENT 1,665.00 RDG PLANNING & DESIGN, EQUIPMENT DESIGN 1,000.00 RIVERSIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, WIFI NETWORK 22,019.59 ROCKET ALUMNI SOLUTIONS, DIGITAL WALL OF FAME YEAR SUBS. 3,588.00 RYKO ENTERPRISES LLC, 75 INCH TOUCH SCREEN 2,656.00 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, new equipment for elem classrooms 11,238.54 TEN POINT CONSTRUCTION CO INC, NEW PARKING LOT 225,470.34 WATER ENGINEERING, EQUIPMENT FOR NEW TOWER IN ELEM. 3,786.28 Fund Total: 437,198.57 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT BORUFF PLUMBING, install PIPE AND NEW VAL, HAN, FAUC 8,514.65 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., RENTAL OF LAND & BUILDINGS 1,335.18 MELBY CONSTRUCTION, GUTTERS ON BUS BARN AND BOND 4,000.00 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC., SOFTWARE EQUIPM BUSINESS OFF 4,600.00 Fund Total: 18,449.83 DEBT SERVICES FUND UMB BANK N.A., ISSUANCE FEES 600.00 Fund Total: 600.00 Checking Account Total: 1,678,897.71 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND CLASSIC SPORTSWARE, SEN AWARDS 86.76 DANNCO INC, UNIFORMS FB 1,984.85 GRAFFIX INC., GIRLS BASKETBALL FUND SUPP 288.00 IGCA, GIRLS COACHES DUES 105.00 IOWA H.S. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' ASSOC, ad dues 25-26 200.00 Fund Total: 2,664.61 LATCH KEY PROGRAM AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, KIDCARE SUPPLIES 733.54 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, CHECKS ACT. 316.00 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, MILK KC 15.95 Fund Total: 1,065.49 Checking Account Total: 3,730.10 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, GENERAL SUPPLIES 67.61 HOBART SALES & SERVICE, inspect all equipment 171.00 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS, CHECKS LUNCH 209.00 JMC COMPUTER SERVICE, LUNCH 1,714.80 Fund Total: 2,162.41 Checking Account Total: 2,162.41 HCTR 8-27-25
