Logan-Magnolia Community School September 9, 2026 The special meeting for the Logan-Magnolia Community School District to discuss facility needs and planning was held on the above date at 4:30 P.M. in the media center. Roll call vote was answered by board President Julia Witte, Vice President Derrick Mether, Director Travis Kuhlman and director Leslie Vicary. Also present were superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting. Director Nikki Allen was absent. 2. Approve Agenda Derrick Mether moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Leslie Vicary, carried. 4-0. 3. Board Work Session Mr. Hedger spoke to group about the work that has been done on the Comprehensive Improvement Plan, and Director Vicary spoke about the CIP planning document that has been created for ongoing projects. The board, administration, SIAC team, members of the public discussed the comprehensive improvement plan for the district in all the nine areas. Mr. Hedger will make these revisions to the plan and present the board with the final document at a future board meeting. 4. Adjournment Travis Kuhlman moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:37 P.M., seconded by Leslie Vicary, carried. 4-0. President Secretary September 9, 2026 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 Julie Witte, Vice President Derrick Mether, Director Leslie Vicary, and Director Travis Kuhlman. Also in attendance were Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, Elementary Principal Jill Kiger, and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. Please see the attached list for everyone else attending the meeting. Director Nikki Allen was absent. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Derrick Mether moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 4-0. 3. Public Speakers New teachers present at the meeting were Izaiah Martinez, Amelia Evans, Jordan Heese, Jack West, and John Weller. They introduced themselves and spoke about where they had been before Logan-Magnolia. The board introduced themselves and welcomed them to Logan-Magnolia CSD. 4. Administrators/Directors’ Reports Elementary Principal Jill Kiger Noteworthy events: * The elementary has 16 new students at the elementary school this fall and 6 not returning. * The elementary had a great start to the year. Teachers are forging strong relationships already and focusing on routines and early instructional routines. It was great watching students complete projects about life cycles, engaging in math workplaces, listening to staff read aloud, singing, exercising their muscles in PE and at recess, and practicing their own read aloud skills or sounds/sight words. Students are beginning to figure out the lunch program and use their voice to make choices. * Mrs. Kiger attended a luncheon dedicated to the wonderful Panther Kids Club volunteers. They are eager to recruit more volunteers and kick off their activities Sept. 29. * Due to a staffing issue, Mrs. Kiger has already worked 11 hours at KidCare/Panther Room this year including opening KidCare at 6am four times and closing twice. We hope to find a replacement soon. * Pictures can be found below of the new turf on the elementary playground installed over the weekend. Upcoming dates to know * Sept. 14 FAST testing begins and ends Oct. 1 * Sept. 15 School pictures * Sept. 16 Hearing screenings for students in kindergarten and second grade * Sept. 21 Color run and family Night * Sept. 22 Preschool attends SDI training in Avoca to start year 2 of their professional development plan * Oct. 1 Fifth grade field trip to the Capital in DM * Oct. 8 The fire department will have the fire trailer onsite for our students to participate in this annual event. * Oct. 16 End of Q1 * Oct. 19 & 20 Parent Teacher Conferences * Oct. 22 STEM for fourth and fifth graders Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson The year began with a renewed focus on consistent expectations, classroom engagement, and building relationships. Students have demonstrated positive attitudes and a strong readiness to learn. Strong student leadership and a positive building culture give us confidence that we are positioned to make meaningful gains. Building Goals 1. Reduce the student failure rate by leveraging study tables and targeted small-group and individual instruction. 2. Increase the impact of advisory for our students through improving accountability for attendance and an emphasis on engagement and relationship building. Highlights * Professional Development: First Week PD provided valuable learning. Upcoming focus areas include gradual release of instruction and implementing accommodations and modifications for special education students with fidelity. * Open House & 6th Grade Orientation: Strong family turnout and excitement throughout the building. Orientation was streamlined with the elimination of combination locks. * Community Service: Students and staff completed 21 service projects across Logan and Magnolia on the first day of school. * Project ADAM: Emergency response drill provided valuable practice and resulted in certification. * Academic Awards: 83 students earned academic letters for the previous school year. Alumni guest speaker was Dr. Wyatt Worley. * New Students & Staff: Seventeen new secondary students and several new staff members have transitioned successfully and are contributing positively. * New Courses: Introduction to Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, All-Girls Manufacturing Systems, and Modern U.S. History. Athletics & Activities * Football: Successful Gatorade Scrimmage vs. Madrid and the season's first home varsity win against AHSTW. * Volleyball: JV won the home tournament, varsity opened with two wins against quality opponents, Woodbine and TJ. * Silver Cord: Strong start with significant student interest and opportunities for service to the school and community. Superintendent Jacob Hedger Facility/Construction Items - * Dome and Classroom “11 Month Review” - Dome bleachers needing some work - Monday - Lighting is still not fully functional * Science classrooms are done! (Almost) * Safe Routes to School - Moving along nicely. Messy right now, but it is going to be a great addition to the school and community connection. * Playground surfacing was installed this past weekend. Monthly Newsletter - September 2026 Newsletter Staff Brags - * Taylor Dunham - Filling in for the first two weeks to start the year in kindergarten. Tough work but she did great! * Cait Neihus - She had to solve a lot of scheduling issues this year and though it was chaos for a bit, she worked through it all and got the work done. * Lanae Chase - She was instrumental in getting our district trained and ready for the Project Adam process. It is always a good thing to have our staff be more ready to serve our students, especially in high-risk situations. Open Teaching/Staff Positions: * Head and Asst. HS Boys Soccer Coach * Asst. Girls Soccer coach * Maintenance worker * Asst. JH Boys basketball coaches Updates * Lockdown, Evacuate, Reunification Drill * Project Adam School * Legislative updates: - Behavior Plans - Violent vs. Nonviolent disruptions - UAB - Financial Metrics goals * Seeking grants to fund playground work * Community Partners - Donations to allow students to have free admission 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 12, 2026, meetings. The motion was seconded by Leslie Vicary, discussion, carried. 4-0. Fundraising – As listed. Open-Enrollment in- Jessica Sulley- Two students Open-Enrollment Out- Jennifer Archer- Two students Personnel- Retirement/Resignations: Lanae Chase Asst Softball Coach, Kendra Jipp Asst Girls Soccer Coach Contracts- * Weekly Announcements – Mitchel McKinney, Pexi Storm-Narvaninen Volunteers- None 6. Bus Derrick Mether moved to approve the purchase of a 2024 IC CE 77 Passenger bus from West Harrison for $86,000.00, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 7. Construction- Pay Apps Leslie Vicary moved to approve the application for pay application #4 as presented for the science room renovations for $160,382.67, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the bid from Play-Pro Recreation for woodchips for the playground for $5,476.00 as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 4-0. Derrick Mether moved to approve the bid from Loftus for the install of a new heater in the new greenhouse for $4,646.00 as presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. The board and Mr. Hedger spoke about the bid for the installation of electrical components in the new greenhouse. No action was taken; the board is waiting on another bid. 8. Board Policy 505.8 - Commencement -No motion was made to change policy 505.8. Leslie Vicary moved to approve the revised policy 503.11 - Disruptive Behavior - There were some new guidelines put forth by the Dept of Education. This revised policy includes those adjustments, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. The board was presented with policy 701.05 - Fiscal Management to review. Leslie Vicary moved to approve the revision to policy 701.05 R1 - Financial Metrics - This is a policy that the state provided some parameters on the percentages outlined in subpoints 1-3, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 4-0. 9. Teacher Stipends Derrick Mether moved to approve 1/16 salary stipend to be paid to Macy Baker, Heidi Brenden, Susan Rosengren, Dan Thompson, and Izaiah Martinez. This stipend is being paid to adjust for teachers not having a planning period for this first semester, seconded by Leslie Vicary, discussed, carried. 4-0. 10. Comprehensive Improvement Plan Mr. Hedger discussed the comprehensive improvement plan that was discussed at the work session prior to this meeting. Derrick Mether spoke about wanting a FFA program in the near future. Other topics discussed were donations for specific projects and the rolling out of this plan to the public. 11. Adjournment The next board meeting is October 14, 2026. Derrick Mether moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 P.M., seconded by Leslie Vicary, carried. 4-0. President Secretary OPERATING FUND ACCELERATE LEARNING, NGSS 3D Grade 5 online -1yr, 422.50 ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS, OVERAGES- YEARLY, 4,147.29 AMPLIFY EDUCATION, INC., Kindergarten Amplify consumables, shipping, 1,231.20 AUEN ELECTRIC, ELECTRIC SERVICE CALL, PURCHASED SERVICES, 970.27 BIO CORPORATION, HS SCIENC E SUPPLIES, 86.26 BLICK ART MATERIALS, 631.96 BORUFF PLUMBING, service call, PLUMBING SERVICE AROUND THE SHOOL, PUMP PIT AT LOWER COMPLEX, DRAIN AUGERED, 3,221.41 CAPITAL ONE BANK, HS TRAVEL, HS TECH SUPPLIES, DUES & FEES, TLC TEAMS MEETINS, SUPPLIES (TEACHER QUALITY PROF DEVEL), SUPT TRAVEL, ELEM PRINC TRAVEL, 1,500.50 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO, BEGINNING OF YEAR SUPPLIES, (TRASH BAGS, MATS, 3,433.24 CHRISOPHERSEN CHIROPRACTIC, EMPLOYEE PHYSICALS, 100.00 CITY OF LOGAN, WATER, 4,040.96 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL CO, PEST CONTROL, 170.00 COMPTIA, INC., Tech+ CertMaster Practice v6 Student, Tech+ Voucher v6, Tech+ CertMaster Labs v6 Student, Tech+ CertMaster Labs v6 Student, Tech+ CertMaster Practice v6 Student, Tech+ Voucher v6, 294.00 DEPARTMENT OD INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, AND LISCENSING, boiler inspection, 280.00 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES - NEWS, LEGAL PRINTING, 389.50 HARRISON COUNTY TREASURER, DRAINAGE TAX, 5.00 HEDGER, JACOB, TRAVEL EXPENSE, 171.61 HOGLUND BUS & TRUCK, STOP ARM, 607.39 HORNBECK TURF & TREE SERVICES, LLC, GRASS SEED, EROSION CONTROL, 766.00 IA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERV INC, OPEB 75, 1,100.00 INTEK MANUFACTURING LLC, Weeble Jacks and S/H, 90.00 IOWA H S MUSIC ASSOC, All-State Registration, State Marching Band Registration, 570.00 IOWA H.S. ATHLETIC DIRECTORS' ASSOC, AD MEMBER SHIP, 200.00 J W PEPPER & SON INC, Yamaha Harmony Director HD-300, Ground Shipping, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, Once Upon a December Performance MP3, HS CHOIR, Winter Troika Ride, Once Upon a December, Shipping, 1,059.96 LAMP RYNEARSON, SITE PLAN DESIGN, 180.91 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., FILTERS AND CLEANER, MINI SPLIT, REPAIR PARTS, FILTERS, REPAIR SERVICES HVAC, FREEZE KIT, 6,422.14 LOGAN FLOURS BAKING CO., SUPPLIES (TEACHER QUALITY PROF DEVEL), 470.40 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, ART SUPP, FOOD FCS, SUPPLIES (TEACHER QUALITY PROF DEVEL), 78.26 MARTINEZ, IZAIAH, classroom supply reimb, 106.67 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL, GROUNDS SUPPLIES, 226.50 MID-BELL MUSIC, EQUIPMENT REPAIR SERVICES, 16.72 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, Elec and Gas, 16,984.70 NEBRASKA AIR FILTER, FILTERS, 649.95 OFFICE DEPOT, Black 1" 3-ring binders, 378.42 PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION, 1,213.83 PLANK ROAD PUBLISHING, I Wish I Were A Leprechaun- Downloadabl, Bossa Nova Valentine -Downloadable Kit, Special: Five Singles Kits for $59.95, SHIPPING, Hey Jack! - Downloadable Kit, The Penguin Polka -Downloadable Kit, B A Dancing Zombie -Downloadable Record, Armadillo Dance -Downloadable Kit, The Kangaroo Hop -Downloadable Kit, Groundhog Scherzo -Downloadable Kit, 104.30 REALLY GREAT READING COMPANY, LLC, SUPPLIES- EARLY LITERACY, 330.00 RICHTER, DANIELLE, GENERAL SUPPLIES- BULID SUPP COMM PART., 157.30 SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC, Savvas Spanish Textbook Subscriptions, 1,836.00 SCHOOL OUTFITTERS, BOOKSHELVES, 1,361.16 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, GENERAL SUPPLIES, Kidney table 72"x48", 621.24 SGT PEFFERS CAFE, ACADEMIC AWARDS BANQ DINNER, 2,157.00 STEPHANIE MARTINDALE, TRAVEL, 510.84 T&S ELECTRIC INC., service call, 150.00 TAPROOM, SUPPLIES (TEACHER QUALITY PROF DEVEL), 450.00 THIELE GEOTECH INC, asbestos service, 620.08 TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES, CABIN FILTER, 50.94 ULINE, white tables, 631.30 USI, 27X500 Laminating film, Shipping, 610.42 VERIZON WIRELESS, TELEPHONE, 153.92 WHAT'S YOUR SIGN GRAPHICS, SIGNS, 196.00 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE, 492.58 Fund Total: 62,650.63 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS, 2,124.76 BORUFF PLUMBING, INSTALL MAIN SHUT OFF VALVES, 3,986.93 CAPITAL ONE BANK, PLANBOOK TEACHERS, 1,008.00 CDW GOVERNMENT INC, ClearTouch Adjustable M1 Cart, 812.22 CMC NEPTUNE, Gametime custom Music Solution Software, 2,000.00 DAKTRONICS INC, On site Technical Services, 1,006.25 EBOARD SOLUTIONS, ONLINE BOARD POLICIES, 3,400.00 EMERGENT 3, school safety app, 5,500.00 FIRST WIRELESS INC., 5 radios and programing, 4,268.09 GENESIS CONTRACTING GROUP, SCIENCE APP #3, 232,612.31 GIPPER MEDIA INC., Our content creator software yearly subs, 3,000.00 INNOVATIVE LABORATORY SYSTEMS, INC., SCIENCE ROOM TABLE, 58,771.00 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., heat pump, 7,400.00 MAXIMUM PROMOTIONS, BANNERS IN DOME, 8,960.00 MIDWEST DISTRIBUTING, ICE MAKER REPAIR, 4,034.75 MIDWEST FLOOR COVERING, INC., CARPET, 17,169.00 ORIGIN GROUP, THE, Science Classroom Design Fee, 5,156.85 Fund Total: 361,210.16 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT B&R CONCRETE, sidewalk, Concrete pad, concrete in crows nest, 10,800.00 HORNBECK TURF & TREE SERVICES, LLC, FALL SPRAY, 1,890.00 Fund Total: 12,690.00 Checking Account Total:, 436,550.79 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND ASPI SOLUTIONS, INC, S700 Card reader, card reader shipping, 379.00 BABBITT, NATHAN, FB OFFICIAL 8/28/26, 150.00 BELT, CHAD, FB OFFICIAL 8/28/26, 150.00 BLOMSTEDT, DEBRA, VB OFFICIAL 8/27/26, 140.00 BLOMSTEDT, JOHN, VB OFFICIAL 8/27/26, 140.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK, FB SUPPLIES, BB SUPPLIES EOY, SHIPPING FEES PLAY, CONCESSIONS, 1,262.17 COLLINS, DEVIN, FB OFFICIAL 8/21/26, 8/31/26, 270.00 CONTRERAZ, VICTOR, FB OFFICIAL 8/21/26, 150.00 DANNCO INC, SAFETY EQUIPM, extra small youth football, helmets sAFET, large cheek pads sAFETY, soft chin straps sAFETY, 1,015.40 DOIEL, BRANDON, FB OFFICIAL 8/21/26, 150.00 GRAFFIX INC., SCHOOL STORE, 296.00 HENDRICKS, KATELYNN, VB OFFICIAL 8/27/26, 140.00 IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TRAVEL STATE SOFTBALL, 886.00 JEREMY HOFF, FB OFFICIAL 8/21/26, 150.00 JIM POEHLMAN, FB OFFICIAL 8/31/26, 120.00 KARL HEIMAN, FB OFFICIAL 8/28/26, 150.00 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, CONCESSIONS, SUPPLIES- HOPE SQUAD, 97.13 MARK ARKFELD, FB OFFICIAL 8/31/26, 120.00 MARTIN BROTHERS, baseball supplies, credit, 169.77 MCDONALD, CORY, FB OFFICIAL 8/28/26, 150.00 MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, Frozen High School Music, 2,869.00 POWELL, RICK, FB OFFICIAL 8/21/26, 8/31/26, 270.00 SHOOT-A-WAY INC, BASKETBALL SHOOTING, BASKETBALL GUN APPRO, 9,808.00 TAYLOR, BRYCE, FB OFFICIAL 8/28/26, 150.00 Fund Total: 19,182.47 LATCH KEY PROGRAM CAPITAL ONE BANK, PR SUPP, KC FOOD, 209.07 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, KC GEN SUPP, 150.99 MID AMERICA COUNCIL, SCOUTS TALKING TO KC SUMMER, 787.50 Fund Total: 1,147.56 SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUNDS UNL OFFICE OF REGISTAR, GARY ALTWEGG SCHOLARSHIP, 1,000.00 Fund Total: 1,000.00 Checking Account Total: 21,330.03 HCTR 9-23-26
