2026.04.22 - Minutes

Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Central City School Library - Enter at Door 3
400 Barber St Central City, IA
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
The Central City Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM in the Library of the Central City School District (400 Barber St, Central City). Roll was taken to determine a quorum. Present: Carson, Maxwell, Siglin, Stewart and Watkinson.  

200: Adoption of the Agenda
MOTION by Carson to adopt the agenda as presented with removing item 701. Second by Maxwell. Voice voted, all ayes.

300: Consent Agenda
MOTION by Watkinson to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.

301: Approval of Minutes  
302: Approval of Bills
303: Financial Reports

601: Hold Hearing on Proposed 2026-2027 School Budget  
MOTION by Carson to open the public hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 School Budget. Second by Maxwell. Voice voted, all ayes.
MOTION by Watkinson to close the public hearing for the proposed 2026-2027 School Budget. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.  

602: Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 School Budget
MOTION by Maxwell to adopt the proposed 2026-2027 School Budget as presented. Second by Watkinson. Voice voted, all ayes.  

603: Hold Hearing on Amended 2025-2026 School Budget
MOTION by Stewart to open the public hearing for the amended 2025-2026 School Budget. Second by Maxwell. Voice voted, all ayes.  
MOTION by Watkinson to close the public hearing for the amended 2025-2026 School Budget. Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.  

604: Consider Approval of the Amended 2025-2026 School Budget  
MOTION by Maxwell to adopt the amended 25-65 School Budget as presented. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.  

400: Audience Communications
No audience Communication.  

500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations  

501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Glenn shared the Class of 2027 graduation list. Glenn informed the board about the radiological emergency preparedness program. Lastly, Principal Ries presented the district career and academic plan.  

600: New Business  

605: Receive Operational Sharing Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year
MOTION by Watkinson to approve the Operational Sharing Contracts for 2026-2027 School Year. Second by Maxwell. Voice voted, all ayes.    

606: Open Enrollment Requests
MOTION by Stewart to approve the open enrollment requests as presented. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.  
APPROVED IN
Name                                              Grade                                            Resident District
B. Dochterman                              K                                                     North Linn (26-27)
O. Haight                                       K                                                     Anamosa (26-27)
H. Heasley                                    K                                                     North Linn (26-27)
E. Munson                                    K                                                     Anamosa (continuation)  
APPROVED OUT
Name                                              Grade                                            Receiving District
G. Powers                                       K                                                    Alburnett (26-27)
L. Morrison                                      K                                                   Alburnett (26-27)
B. Heasty                                        K                                                    Alburnett (26-27)
L. Stephens                                     K                                                   Alburnett (26-27)
M. Drahn                                         K                                                    Alburnett (26-27)
S. Chaney                                       K                                                    Alburnett (26-27)
I.Callen                                           K                                                     Alburnett (26-27)
F. Gericke                                      11                                                   Alburnett (26-27)
P. Gericke                                       9                                                   Alburnett (26-27)
K. Gerhold                                      9                                                    Alburnett (26-27)
E. Burds                                         9                                                    Alburnett (26-27)
E. Munson                                     1                                                     Linn Mar (26-27)
E. Gerhardt                                  10                                                    Clayton Ridge Academy (26-27)
L. Blanchard                                 K                                                     MHSAP (26-27)
A.Blanchard                                  5                                                     MHSAP (26-27)
O. Langhoff                                  K                                                      Alburnett (26-27)
M. Davis                                       K                                                      Marion (26-27)  

607: Receive Mentoring and Induction Consortium Agreement with Grant Wood AEA
MOTION by Watkinson to approve the Mentoring and Induction Consortium Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for the 2026-2027 School Year.  Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.   3    

608: Receive Quote from Midwest Alarm for fire system upgrade at Daycare
MOTION by Carson to approve the quote from Midwest Alarm for a fire system upgrade at the Daycare building in the amount of $78,397.00. Second by Watkinson. Voice voted, all ayes.    

609: Receive Lawn Care Bids
MOTION by Watkinson to approve the bid from John McGovern for lawn care services for 2026. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.    

700: Personnel
MOTION by Stewart to approve the personnel requests as presented. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.            
Certified Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
Name                                        Assignment                                        Dept Action
Cody Ratliff                              Head Varsity Football Coach               New Hire
Sam Elgin                                Assistant Varsity Football Coach          New Hire
Coleen Meissner                     Teacher                                                Resignation
Mark Lau                          Business Teacher & Varsity Volleyball Coach   Resignation
Jacob Peterson                       Assistant Varsity Football Coach           New Hire
Jason Levenhagen                  Teacher                                               .25 Resignation
Sam Cook                               Sub Para                                               New Hire
Tina Hansen                           Teacher                                                 Resignation
Jon Byers                                Teacher                                                Resignation        

800: Board Communications and Calendar  

801: Board Communications

802: Board Calendar  
Date    Time   Event                                     Location
5/1/26             Teacher Learning Day  
5/22/26            Last Day of School/ Early Dismissal-1:10  
5/26/26            End of Year Awards and Luncheon  
5/27/26 6PM   Board Meeting                      CC Media Center  

900: Adjournment
MOTION by Carson to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM. Second by Maxwell. Voice voted, all ayes. 

 

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Board Secretary
Maggie Hunerdosse

 

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Board President
Justine Siglin