Logan-Magnolia Community School March 4, 2025 The calendar hearing for the Logan-Magnolia Community School District 2026-2027 Calendar was held on the above date at 6:00 P.M. in the media center. Roll call vote was answered by President Julie Witte, Vice-President Derrick Mether, Director Leslie Vicary, Director Nikki Allen, and Director Travis Kuhlman. Also in attendance was Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Middle School Counselor Cait Nehius, Secondary Teacher Joe Esser. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting 2. Approve Agenda Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 5-0. 3. Calendar Discussion Mr. Hedger reviewed the school calendar presented to the board and how he worked with staff and admin to put it together. The board listened to the public comments about next year’s calendar. Marlene Monico spoke to the board about moving the graduation date. 4. Calendar Open Forum Marlene Monico spoke to the board about changing graduation dates from Saturday in May for next year. 5. Adjourn Derrick Mether moved to adjourn the calendar hearing at 6:08 P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. The Instructional Support Hearing for the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 6:08 P.M. in the media center. Roll call vote was answered by: President Julie Witte, Vice-President Derrick Mether, Director Leslie Vicary, Director Nikki Allen, and Director Travis Kuhlman. Also in attendance was Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Middle School Counselor Cait Nehius, Secondary Teacher Joe Esser. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting 2. Approve Agenda Leslie Vicary moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 5-0. 4. Approve Instructional Support Levy Resolution Hearing no objections from the public, Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the attached Instruction Support Levy Resolution 3.4.26.1, seconded by Leslie Vicary, carried. 5-0. 5. Adjourn Travis Kuhlman moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 PM, seconded by Derrick Mether, 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 6:10 P.M. in the high school media center. Roll call vote was answered by President Derrick Mether, Director Leslie Vicary, Director Nikki Allen, and Director Travis Kuhlman. Also in attendance was Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Middle School Counselor Cait Nehius, Secondary Teacher Joe Esser. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Derrick Mether moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. Secondary Counselor Bailey Krueger Joined the meeting. 3. Public Speakers No Public Speakers 4. Administrators’/ Directors’ Reports Coach Thompson presented had his state qualifiers introduce themselves and listed they favorite part about the state tournament. Landon Thayer, Brodie Johnsen, Crosby Yoder, Max Wingert, Wade Hawkins, Robert Bothwell, Carson Edney, and Liam Jenkins. Elementary Principal Jill Kiger Noteworthy events: * Jimmy Dawson visited from Capturing Kids Heart on February 12. The elementary process champions team created three goals with his help: - Empowering students to greet at the door - Empowering students to give verbal and/or written affirmations to other students and staff, both in the classroom and around campus - Using non-verbal hand signals to bring the class to attention or stop side-bar conversations * Mrs. Kiger has already noticed many teachers adding student greeters and an increased use of the hand signals. * Shout out to the teachers and Mrs. Martinsdale for all their work on creating a video to share with families highlighting the Capturing Kids Heart process. I can’t wait for you to see it! * Mrs. Thompson is helping us prepare for the ISASP tests in March and April. We appreciate all the behind the scenes work she does to get things ready to go. Staff attended training on Friday, February 27. * Miss Ortiz has been busy finalizing the musical, Frog and Toad, and preparing students for honor choir and band. These students were selected to participate in honor choir March 10: Ally Sears, Camille Holmgren, Matthew Siefken, Eden Olson, Ruby Kuhlman, Joseph Bramley, Eloise Ruma, Cece Straight * Our elementary staff ended February by celebrating our Kindness winners at an assembly on Friday, February 27. At that time we celebrated the end of Appleblossom the Possum with a character reveal. Upcoming dates to know * March 6 Frog and Toad (Elementary musical) * March 9-10 Conferences * March 11 Luminarium 4th grade field trip * March No school (Comp Day) * March 19-Band Concert 5-12, Reading ISASP * March 24 Math ISASP * March 26 Science ISASP * March 31-Concert K-4, Language ISASP * April 1-Writing ISASP * April 2-Grandparent’s Day * April 3 and 6-No School * April 10-3rd field trip to Sioux City Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson Student Recognition * Top Cats: Kindness - 6th Grade:Kash Kuhl, 7th Grade: Madison Epperson, 8th Grade: Morgan Van Iten, 9th Grade: Jaxen Kreisel, 10th Grade: Ali Gill, 11th Grade: John Jensen, 12th Grade: Aydin Myer * Panther Brags - Panther Brags Google Form has been filled out 50 times and “shout outs” for unique accomplishments by students and staff and are included on cafeteria TVs. * Business Professionals of America - Nine students qualified for BPA Nationals in Nashville in early May: Campbell Chase, Maci Bertelsen, Zach Diggins, Carson Edney, Grady Brix, Ashton Peszulik, Robert Bothwell, Crosby Yoder, and Adam Roden. Athletic Achievements * State Wrestling Championships (Feb 19–21): The Panthers sent eight wrestlers to the State Championships in Des Moines - Podium Finishes: Crosby Yoder and Carson Edney both earned 5th place medals. - Other state participants included Max Wingert, Liam Jenkins, Wade Hawkins, Robert Bothwell, Landon Thayer, and Brodie Johnsen. - Cheerleading: The Lo-Ma State Wrestling Cheerleaders were Millie Monico, Hunter Bratetic, Campbell Chase, Mykah Robbins, Emery Miller, and Ryanna Henry. National Honor Society * Sixteen students were inducted into NHS during the February 26th ceremony. They were recognized for being standouts in the areas of character, service, scholarship, and leadership. - Myah Archibald, Cale Cunard, Zach Diggins, Marissa Fogelman, Ali Gill, Tyler Guritz, Allysen Johnsen, Lindsey Kastner, Alex Kirlin, Bella Klutts, Keenan Kuhlman, Rylee Meyer, Malynn Pitt, Mykah Robbins, Jacob Sporrer, Jillian Vana Upcoming Events * Parent/Teacher Conferences: March 9–10 * NYC Jr./Sr. Trip: March 10-13 ISASP Testing: March 19-April 1 Superintendent Jacob Hedger Mr. Hedger spoke about the community engagement specialist report to the board. Facility/Construction Items - * Updated “to do” list. * The timeline for the Science classroom renovation is moving along well. * Some drywall patches, door swings, and locks have been fixed in the Dome. * The Bluetooth hookup in the Dome should be done by the end of the week. * Carpet installers have been onsite to measure for room repairs. * The final steps of the Fire Alarm have been completed, including training for our staff. * The abatement company is working on updating our Asbestos Mitigation Plan. Monthly Newsletter - March Newsletter Staff Brags - * Mrs. Krueger - Not only has she taken on the role of mentoring Ms. Neihus. She has also really embraced the idea of having a third counselor. She is teaching a new college-level course, working with students at a deeper level, and really leading the Counseling Department into new areas of growth. * Daniel Mikels is such a great person to have on our staff. He keeps me in line with lots of things as well as acts as a sounding board for ideas. His authentic way of communication is very beneficial to me as a leader. * Brenda Bolte - Brenda and Mr. Hedger were able to share some open conversation recently and she was telling me about all of her years of service. It is great to have her hardworking, genuine personality at Logan-Magnolia. Open Teaching/Staff Positions: * Elementary Teacher * Full-time Custodian * Asst. HS Boys Soccer * Asst. HS Football * Paraeducator * Van driver * Asst. JH Football Coach Updates * Facility Needs Plan * Legislative Happenings: - SSA - 2% - Funding for Budget Guarantee - Athletic rules as applied to homeschool and charter school students - Funding redistribution - Video cameras in Spec Edu rooms - Must take cash? - College course charges * Comprehensive School Improvement March 25, 2026 * Conference Realignment 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 11, 2026, meeting. The motion was seconded by Leslie Vicary, discussion, carried. 4-0. Julie Witte abstained. Fundraising – None. Open-Enrollment in- Devin & Brittney Merritt-1 student Deric & Brittany Hahn- 2 Students Kyrin Davis- 1 Student Karli-Jo Storm-Narvainen- 1 Student Bradley & Sara Honnold -1 Student Amanda Winchell -1 Student Mindy Jean Pleskeac- 1 Student Open-Enrollment Out- Nate and Taylor McDonald - 1 Student Personnel- Resignations- Matt Straight – High School Football Contracts- Lisa Deal Paraeducator $18.00 per hr. Jason Witte - Assistant $2,100.00 – Boys Soccer, Volunteers- 6. DCAP Presentation Mrs. Krueger and Cait Niehus went over the district career and academic plan presentation. She answered questions from the board. 7. Silver Cord Mrs. Krueger and President Julie Witte discussed adding a silver cord program to the school. They answered questions from the board. 8. AEA Purchasing Agreement Derrick Mether moved to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2026-2027, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. Pending Mr. Hedger checking about our RFP with food vendors. 9. Media Center Support Contract Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the Media Center Support Contract for $300.00 per day for between 10-15 days Agreement for 2026-2027, seconded by Leslie Vicary, discussed, carried. 5-0. 10. Facility Improvements Administration and the board spoke to the board about the elementary playground. Derrick Mether moved to approve bid with Mobility Works as presented for $29,464.26 for a ramp van, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Derrick Mether moved to approve bid with Associated Fire Protection as presented for $8,363.00 for Fire/Hood/Extinguisher inspections, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. The board was presented the bid with CNB Computers USA as presented for $33,810.00 for chrome books and the bid with KCAV as presented for $21,246.00 for touchscreens. 11. Construction- Pay Apps and Change Orders A. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the application for pay application #21 presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. Mr. Hedger discussed with the board the science classroom drawings. Mr. Hedger and the board discussed abatement bids. Derrick Mether moved to accept a bid from Loftus to replace the existing Heat Pump in the Elementary School for $8,800.00 seconded by Leslie Vicary, discussed, carried. 5-0. Travis Kuhlman moved to accept a bid from McGill Asbestos Abatement to remove tiles and countertops for a max of $28,850.00 seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. 12. Trap Shooting Mr. Dickinson spoke to the board about what he is proposing a letter of agreement with Loess Hills Trap. 13. Track Rental Derrick Mether moved to approve an agreement with West Harrison CSD on the use of track as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 14. Calendars 2026-2027 School Year Derrick Mether moved to approve the 26-27 school calendar seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 15. MOU Green Hills AEA Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the MOU Agreement with Green Hills AEA as presented for 2026-2027, seconded by Leslie Vicary, carried. 5-0. 16. Recording Meetings The board and Mr. Hedger discussed the possibility of recording meetings or somehow otherwise increasing transparency and communication with the community. 17. Preliminary Budget Discussion, Authorization to Publish Budget, Set Date & Time of Budget Hearing, Budget Guarantee Resolution Business Manager Daniel Mikels presented the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Discussion followed. 18. Budget Guarantee Resolution Nikki Allen moved to approve resolution 03-06-2026 regarding the 2026-2027 regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 Code of Iowa, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 19. Negotiations (Exempt Sessions) Travis Kuhlman moved into exempt session at 10:19 P.M. pursuant to Iowa code section 21.9 seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 5-0. Travis Kuhlman moved into open session at 10:49 P.M. pursuant to Iowa code section 21.9 seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 5-0. 20. Open Enrollment Request The board discussed the open enrollment request. No action was taken. 21. Adjournment Tax Rate Hearing March 25, 2026. The next board meeting April 8, 2026 Budget Hearing is April 22, 2026. Leslie Vicary moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. President Secretary OPERATING FUND ABRAHAM LINCOLN BAND BOOSTERS, JAZZ FEST REG., 350.00 ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS, 913.15 AFP WEST CORPORATION, securlty mon fire system, 504.00 AHLERS & COONEY PC, LEGAL SERVICES, 390.50 AIRGAS USA, LLC, RENTAL GAS IND. ARTS, 268.10 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, LIBRARY BOOKS, BOOKS HS HIST., AG IN THE CLASSROOM, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP., 408.68 BLICK ART MATERIALS, CLAY, 421.26 CAPITAL ONE BANK, IND ART SUPP, VAN WASHES, HS CHOIR FEES, RESALE NEW YORK TRIP, TRAVEL BPA, CKH, MS CHOIR FEES, TRAVEL - TEACHER QUALITY, AG IN CLASSROOM GRANT, TRAVEL YEARBOOK, HS CLASS, 6,452.70 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO, PAPER TOWELS, SOAP, BAGS, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP., 2,609.71 CAPTURING KIDS HEARTS, PD TRAINING, 4,550.00 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP., 1,146.00 CITY OF LOGAN, WATER, 1,707.95 CLAYTON RIDGE CSD, OPEN ENROLLMENT-WITHIN IA, TLC, PD, EI, 4,267.63 COLUMN SOFTWARE PBC, LEGAL PRINTING, 39.10 CONTINUING EDUCATION IWCC, BUS RENEWAL CLASS, 40.00 CORNHUSKER INT'L TRUCKS INC, CROSSING ARM, 852.09 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., OPEN ENROLLMENT-WITHIN IA, TLC, PD, EI, 4,267.63 DANIEL THOMPSON - PETTY CASH, travel bpa, 1,800.00 DRIVE RIGHT, LLC, DRIVERS ED, 199.00 ECHO GROUP INC, LIGHTS REPLACEMENT, 712.56 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES - NEWS, LEGAL PRINTING, NEWS ADVERTISING, 828.53 HEARTLAND SCHOOL, OPEN ENROLLMENT-WITHIN IA, 22,325.00 HOGLUND BUS & TRUCK, REPAIR PARTS, 28.47 HONEYMAN RENT-ALL, TABLE RENTAL COLLEGE FAIR REFUND., 1,099.50 IHSAA, STATE WRESTL COACH BANDS, 360.00 IOWA H S MUSIC ASSOC, LARGE GROUP BAND FEST., 145.00 IOWA H.S.ATHLETIC ASSOC, COACHING PASS DUAL TEAM, 140.00 IOWA WESTERN COMM. COLLEGE, ONLINE WINTER TERM, 608.20 J W PEPPER & SON INC, INST. SUPP HS MUSIC, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES ELE MUSIC, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES BAND, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES HS CHOIR, HS MUSIC, ELEM MUSIC, HS BAND, 981.77 JAKE KRUEGER PETTY CASH, TRAVEL SKILLS USA, 615.00 KILLPACK, CHLOE, TRAVEL DUALS, 13.465 GAL GASOLINE, 179.00 LAKESHORE, AF LIT GRANT, 274.84 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., REPAIR PARTS, 191.97 LOGAN FLOURS BAKING CO., SUPPLIES (TEACHER QUALITY PROF DEVEL), 273.60 LOGAN YOUTH WRESTLING, JIMMY KING WRONG ACCT., 35,618.00 MENARDS, REPAIR PARTS LIGHTS, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP., 102.93 OFFICE DEPOT, PAPER, 111.11 OMAHA COMPOUND, PAPER TOWEL DISP., TP, PT, BAGS, PLANT OPERATION & MAINT SUP., BAGS, 2,852.47 OMAHA HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM, WORKSHOP, ZOO TRIP, 985.80 PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION, 1,105.88 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, INC., NURSE SUPPLIES, 160.52 SMALL, DAVID, EMC, 800.00 SMART APPLE MEDIA, LIBRARY BOOKS, 148.42 TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES, REPAIR PARTS, 149.82 VERIZON WIRELESS, TELEPHONE, 153.92 WATER ENGINEERING, PURCHASED SERVICES, 220.00 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE, 553.06 ZANER-BLOSER, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, 415.03 Fund Total: 103,327.90 MANAGEMENT FUND SELECTIVE INSURANCE - FLOOD, PROPERTY INSURANCE, 642.00 SMITH DAVIS INSURANCE, INC, PROPERTY INSURANCE, GENERAL LIABILITY, 15,304.00 Fund Total: 15,946.00 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS, 1,985.76 AHLERS & COONEY PC, FEES FOR CONST. REVIEW, 595.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK, TIMING DEVICE, 2,375.00 CNB COMPUTERS USA INC, 115 CHROME BOOKS, 33,810.00 CULLIGAN, WATER TANK REPLACEMENT WATER SOFTNER, 1,811.84 RAPIDS WHOLESALE, HOT CART, RACK, 6,664.33 Fund Total: 47,241.93 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CORNHUSKER INT'L TRUCKS INC, REPAIR BUS 14, 8,769.90 CULLIGAN, MINERAL TANK WATER SOFT, 1,811.84 ED M FELD EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC, SCHOOL ACCESS CONTROL, 2,400.00 Fund Total: 12,981.74 Checking Account Total: 179,497.57 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND Bailey Krueger Petty Cash, TRAVEL STUD COUNC, 100.00 BARRET PITT PETTY CASH, PETTY CASH STATE WRESTLING, 2,550.00 BOB ROGER TRAVEL, DISNEY TRIP BALANCE MUSIC, 14,892.72 BRYCE SHABEN, OFFICIATING JH BB 2/12/26, 120.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK, RESALE TRAVEL, TRAVEL GIRLS STATE WREST, FB FEES CONF, TRAVEL WRESTLING, BPA FUND, TRAVEL WRESTLING CHEER, STATE DUALS, GENERAL SUPPLIES CLASS OF 2024, CONCESSIONS, 11,378.30 CHLOE KILLPACK PETTY CASH, petty cash state, TRAVEL STATE WRESTLING, 2,160.00 CHRIS GIRRES, SCHEDULING FEE BB AND FB, 450.00 DANIEL THOMPSON - PETTY CASH, TRAVEL - STATE DUALS, 1,665.00 DANNCO INC, SAFETY EQUIPM. HELEMTS, 4,995.00 GRAFFIX INC., SCHOOL STORE, 240.00 IBCA, IBCA COACHES DUES, 150.00 JACOB MUSFELDT, OFFICIATING JH BB 2/12/26, 120.00 KRUEGER, BAILEY, NHS SUPPLIES, 78.35 QUIN MANN PETTY CASH, PETTY CASH STATE WRESTLING, 450.00 VOGUE ENTERTAINMENT, photo booth, 1,454.00 YOUTH FRONTIERS, INC, DUES & FEES STUD CONF, 495.00 Fund Total: 41,298.37 LATCH KEY PROGRAM AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, GENERAL SUPPLIES- PR, 185.11 CAPITAL ONE BANK, GENERAL SUPPLIES, 42.13 MARTIN BROTHERS, PR FOOD, 447.18 Fund Total: 674.42 Checking Account Total: 41,972.79 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, GENERAL SUPPLIES- LUNCH, 429.97 CAPITAL ONE BANK, FOOD, 167.22 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD, SUPPLIES, 17,965.31 PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO, FOOD, 769.75 Fund Total: 19,332.25 Checking Account Total: 19,332.25 HCTR 3-18-26
