Regular Meeting  

of the Board of Education of the  

North Tama County Community School District  

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of North Tama County met on July 22, 2026, for a regular open  meeting at the North Tama County School, Junior High Commons, Traer, Iowa at 6:30 A.M. The meeting was called to  order by President Calderwood.  

On roll call the following board members were present: Seda, Wilson, Dostal, Calderwood and Dvorak all in person and  Sniffin via electronic means. Staker was absent. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent Cain, Board  Secretary Forrester, Principal Howard, Principal Brown, Technology Director LaRue and Activities Director Knaack via  electronic means and members of the public.  

Public comment included a letter from Regan Rausch about softball and concessions.  

Dvorak moved to approve the agenda as presented. Seda seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve the consent agenda, which included: the board minutes for North Tama County  Community School District’s regular board meeting on June 17, 2026, the approval of the financial documents  (expenditures to date, approval of bills, monthly balances and expenses compared to the published budget), the approval  to pay construction bills due to Larson Construction for $18,993.65 and $217,564.98 and Plunkett Raysich Architects LLP  for $9,405.17, the contract adjusts for Brice Girkin as Weight Room Supervisor and Michelle Bolin as Yearbook Sponsor,  the resignation of Christina Schlichting as Yearbook Sponsor, John Cain as Superintendent effective 6.30.2027, Alexis  Hubenak-Edwards as associate, BrandiAnne Daub as associate and Katie Svoboda as Concessions Manager, the approval  of fundraisers for the Class of 2030 and 2033 for a back to school clothing sale, the approval of inter-agency agreements  including a memorandum of understanding with i-JAG for the 2026-2027 school year, a joint education service agreement  with Hawkeye Community College, a Career-Connected Learning Program Review & Action Plan contract with Central  Rivers AEA, a 2026-2027 educational service agreement with Change Academy at Lake of the Ozarks LLC and a  memorandum of understanding with MICA, and approval of the educational bills payable to Red Oak CSD for  $12,518.88, Change Academy for $6,600.00, Clayton Ridge CSD for $8,488.01, South Tama County CSD for $16,978.28  and $7,233.99, Benton CSD for $6,468.80, Gladbrook-Reinbeck CSD for $38,183.72, Cedar Falls CSD for $5,505.86 and  $7,966.40 and Waverly-Shell Rock CSD for $12,062.69.Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Principal Howard’s principal report included the planning of preservice days, the recognition of the baseball and softball  players who received all conference team awards and an article spotlighting eight themes from the 2025-2026 school year.  

Superintendent Cain presented a board learning opportunity in August for the Iowa School Board Association to have an  individualized training with our board.  

No public hearings were conducted.  

Discussion topics included the House File 2591 8th grade varsity participation legislative change updates and potential  policies to adopt and future co-op opportunities for our athletes.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve work to be completed by Iowa Wall Sawing Service in the multipurpose room. Seda  seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Wilson made the motion to approve the playground fencing bid from Huber Fencing for $13,584.00. Dvorak seconded the  motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve the playground mulch bid from Pro Playgrounds for $15,999.00. Dostal seconded the 

motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve work to be completed by Varsity Group on outdoor signs on the north and south sides  of the high school. Dostal seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Seda made the motion to approve the sole milk bid received from A&E. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve a five-year audit contract with Nolte, Cornman & Johnson for fiscal years 2026-2030.  Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Wilson made the motion to approve the contract with ParentSquare. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve the 2026-2027 handbooks for secondary, elementary and classified staff and the  2026-2027 transportation guide as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve the 2026-2027 operational sharing agreement with South Tama County CSD for the  Director of Maintenance position as presented. Dostal seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve the 2026-2027 operational sharing agreement with South Tama County CSD for the  Other Business Official position as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to approve the 2026-2027 operational sharing agreement with South Tama County CSD for the  Superintendent position as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

Dvorak made the motion to table the letter of intent commercial agreement signing with Commercial Roofing Company.  Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

After a second reading, Dvorak made the motion to approve board polices: 701.05, 705.01-R(1), 705.01- R(2), 705.04- R(1), 705.05, 706.04, 707.01, 708, 711.08, 713, 713-R(1) and 802.02 and bring policies 705.01 and 711.02-R(1) back for  a third reading. Dostal seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

A first reading was completed on board policies 102, 102-E(1), 102-E(1), 102-E(3), 102-E(4), 102-E(5), 102-E(6), 102- R(1), 401.01, 409.02, 502.03. 503.01, 503.11, 503.11-R(1),503.11-R(2), 504.06,507.02,507.02-E(1), 507.02-E(3), 605.04,  605.04-E(1), 605.08, 605.08-R(1), 607.02, 607.02-R(1), and 901. No action was taken.  

Seda made a motion to table the rescinding of board policies 603.04 and 603.10. Dostal seconded the motion. Motion  carried 6-0.  

Upcoming events were noted.  

Seda made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 A.M. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.  

The next regular North Tama County Community School District board meeting is planned for 6:30 A.M. Wednesday,  August 19, 2026, in the North Tama Junior High Commons located at 605 Walnut St, Traer, Iowa. 

 

Special Meeting

of the Board of Education of the

North Tama County Community School District

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of North Tama County met on August 18, 2026, for a special open meeting at the North Tama County CSD High School Second Floor Breakout Space, Traer, Iowa. At 5:05 P.M, the meeting was called to order by President Calderwood.

On roll call the following board members were present: Dvorak, Calderwood, Sniffin, Dostal, Wilson and Seda. Staker was absent. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent Cain, Board Secretary Forrester and Principal Howard.

Seda made the motion to approve the agenda as presented. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Discussion took place on concession stand personnel responsibilities and pay options. No action was taken.

At 5:21 P.M. Seda made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Dostal seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

The board then entered a work session with Lou Ann Gvirst and Lisa Whitaker from Iowa Association of School Boards for a School Board Development Workshop. Board members enjoyed an evening of collaborating to set the foundation for the future via a strategic plan and district goal review and worked on developing a governance mindset through deep conversations and group activities. The work session ended at 8:05 P.M.

Regular Meeting

of the Board of Education of the

North Tama County Community School District

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of North Tama County met on August 19, 2026, for a regular open meeting at the North Tama County School, Junior High Commons, Traer, Iowa at 6:30 A.M. The meeting was called to order by President Calderwood.

On roll call the following board members were present: Staker, Seda (electronically), Wilson, Calderwood and Sniffin (electronically). Dvorak and Dostal were absent. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent Cain, Board Secretary Forrester, Principal Howard, Principal Brown, Transportation Director Morrison, Technology Director LaRue and Activities Director Knaack.

Public comments were called for but none received.

Staker moved to approve the agenda as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Staker made the motion to approve the consent agenda, which included: the board minutes for North Tama County Community School District’s regular board meeting on July 22, 2026, the approval of the financial documents (expenditures to date, approval of bills, monthly balances and expenses compared to the published budget), the hiring of Hannah Hunter as associate, Breanna Sebetka as Volunteer High School Volleyball Coach and Emily Ogle as Professional Partner, the internal transfer of Melissa Radmaker to a long-term secondary science substitute, the approval of fundraisers including FCCLA for a bake sale, freezer meals, cookie decorating and May Day baskets, UK Trip for a meal before a volleyball game and plant sales and volleyball for an ice cream sale and the 2026-2027 Agreement for Services with Tanager Place and an open enrollment bill of $6,600.00 to Change Academy.

Dostal entered the meeting via electronic means at 6:38 A.M.

Superintendent Cain reported on a number of topics including the RSAI legislative platform survey request, Iowa Star Conference additions, back to school plans, the 26-27 proposed district goals, board packets and communication, ParentSquare communication tool roll out progress and construction updates for the following projects: playground, junior high bathrooms, original high school punch list, fire alarm upgrade, multipurpose room remodel and sidewalk replacements.

No public hearings were conducted.

Discussion topics included transportation fleet changes and repairs and plans for a proposed new 20ft by 20ft concession stand at the complex. Including the use of volunteers for demolition and interior finishings and potential movement of the transformer with the goal of having it completed by the first home baseball/softball game in May 2027. The next set is to collect bids with the hope of approving those at a special meeting in early September. Future action items corresponding to these discussions will be on upcoming meeting agendas. No action was taken at this time.

Dvorak entered the meeting during discussions noted above at 7:20 A.M.

Staker made the motion to approve the Transportation Guide as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.

Sniffin made the motion to approve the Secondary Handbook as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 7-0.

Staker made the motion to approve the Elementary Handbook as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried7-0.

Seda left the meeting at 7:55 A.M.

Dvorak made the motion to approve the hiring of Roxann Lazenby as Concessions Manager for the 2026-2027 activities year. Staker seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Wilson made the motion to approve the bid from A-1 Coatings & Roofing to seal the wrestling roof at a price of $18,833.76. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Dostal made the motion to move board policies 705.01 and 711.02-R(1) to a fourth reading. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

After a second reading, Staker made the motion to approve board policies 102, 102-E(1), 102-E(2), 102-E(3), 102-E(4), 102-E(5), 102-E(6), 102-R(1), 401.01, 409.02, 502.03. 503.01, 503.11, 503.11-R(1),503.11-R(2), 504.06 and 504.06-R(1) and move board policies 507.02, 507.02-E(1), 507.02-E(3), 605.04, 605.04-E(1), 605.08, 605.08-R(1), 607.02, 607.02- R(1), and 901 to a third reading. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

A first reading was completed on board policies 103, 103-R(1), 201, 210.05, 501.15, 503.03-E(1), 505.08, 505.08-R(1), 506.01, 506.01-E(1), 506.01-E(2), 506.01-E(3), 506.01-E(4), 506.01-E(5), 506.01-E(6), 506.01-E(7), 506.01-E(8), 506.01-R(1), 506.02, 506.02-E(1), 506.02-R(1), 506.04, 603.01, 607.01, 711.02 and 711.10. No action was taken.

Dostal made the motion to keep and approve board policies 603.04 and 603.10. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Upcoming events were noted.

Dvorak made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 A.M. Staker seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

The next regular North Tama County Community School District board meeting is planned for 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in the North Tama Junior High Commons located at 605 Walnut St, Traer, Iowa.

Regular Meeting

of the Board of Education of the

North Tama County Community School District

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of North Tama County met on September 16, 2026, for a regular open meeting at the North Tama County School, Junior High Commons, Traer, Iowa at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Calderwood.

On roll call the following board members were present: Dostal, Seda, Wilson, Calderwood, Dvorak and Sniffin. Staker was absent. Quorum Present. Also present were: Superintendent Cain, Board Secretary Forrester, Principal Brown, Transportation Director Morrison, Technology Director LaRue and Activities Director Knaack.

Public comments were called for but none received.

Dvorak moved to approve the agenda with the addition of an internal transfer hiring addition. Seda seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

The oath of office was given by President Calderwood to the new student board representative, Isabella Allen.

Sniffin made the motion to approve the consent agenda, which included: the board minutes for North Tama County Community School District’s special board meeting and board workshop on August 18, 2026, and regular board meeting on August 19, 2026, the approval of the financial documents (expenditures to date, approval of bills, monthly balances and expenses compared to the published budget), the approval of construction bills payable to Larson Construction for $208,041.35 and $212,436.09 and Plunket Raysich Architecture LLC for $2,302.93, the contract adjustment for Hannah Hunter as associate, the resignations of Katie Svoboda and Vickey Karr as associates, Paula Jacobs as cook and Leah Borgerding as assistant girls basketball coach, the internal transfer of Jan Dillon to cook and the termination of contract for Morgan Smith as associate: the approval of the following fundraisers: band fruit, meat and cheese sales, preschool pie sales, sophomore class kiss a farm animal, FCCLA boo baskets, FFA scotcheroo sales, drama club/high school student council haunted house; the approval of an out of state trip for FFA National Convention, the approval of clinical experience agreements with William Penn and Upper Iowa University and the tuition out bill payable to Change Academy for $6,300.00. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Dvorak noted on behalf of the board a retirement congratulations and a thank you to Vickey Karr for her twenty plus years of service at North Tama.

Student Representative Allen gave a student report on school sponsored clubs noting the number of members and current happenings of each club.

Principal Brown gave a report updating the board on the educational changes of moving to a partial block schedule in junior high and elementary teacher level changes. As well as showing the board historical and recent data on absences and referrals. He also introduced the plan to work with Good Era on the creation of promotional pieces to highlight facilities at the district.

Superintendent Cain reported to the board on recent basement cleanup needs, bat sightings in the building, the RSAI survey due, BoardCon 2026 board training opportunities, reminders of the auditor survey requested by each member, a recent donation received by a generous community member that will help insure free breakfast is available to all children regardless of family income levels for years to come, concerning recent student behaviors, the staff newsletter highlighting the 2026-2027 strategic goals, dual enrollment language changes and youth sports concession stands.

No public hearings were conducted.

Discussion topics included superintendent search options, 2026-2027 strategic plan goal review, construction updates for the MPR renovation, playground, junior high bathrooms, complex concession stand and “final’ punch list walkthrough scheduled for Monday, September 21st, prayer and religious expression guidance and junior high HVAC needs. Future action items corresponding to these discussions will be on upcoming meeting agendas. No action was taken at this time.

Seda made the motion to attempt the sale of a 2012 Bluebird bus by the district via advertising it online and placed Transportation Director Morrison responsible for the negotiating of sale with potential buyers. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Dvorak made the motion to set a public hearing for the flexibility of funds for the next board meeting on October 21, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Sniffin made the motion to accept the engagement letter for fiscal year 2026 auditor services with Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. as presented. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Dvorak made the motion to approve the memorandum of understanding for the 2026-2027 master contract which included flexibility with teacher workdays hours and removed the ticket taking notification requirements. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Dvorak made the motion to accept the bid from Infrastructure Technology Services, LLC for access points and installation of $13,315.00. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Dvorak made the motion to accept bids for the complex concession stand project by combining all aspects of the existing project and allowing bidders to include a potential timeline with each bid. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Dvorak made the motion to authorize the superintendent to request a Modified Supplemental Amount from the School Budget Review Committee for the district’s special education deficit. The amount of the request is $210,266.28, or the amount determined by the Iowa Department of Education following the DE Audit Review. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

Sniffin made the motion to approve the request for Modified Allowable Supplemental Aid for LEP Allowable Costs in

excess of what was originally received through State Aid, in the amount of $7,644.50. Dvorak seconded the motion.

Motion carried 6-0.

Sniffin made the motion to approve the secondary handbook updates as presented including changes to the dual enrollment section to align with Iowa Code and minor language regarding school pickup locations and seat belt usage. Seda seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

After a fourth reading, Sniffin made the motion to approve board policies 705.01 and 711.02-R(1) as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

After a third reading, Dvorak made the motion to approve board policies 507.02, 507.02-E(1), 507.02-E(3), 605.04, 605.04-E(1), 605.08, 605.08-R(1), 607.02, 607.02-R(1) and 901 as presented. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

After a second reading, Sniffin made the motion to approve board policies 103, 103-R(1), 201, 210.05, 501.15, 503.03-E(1), 505.08, 505.08-R(1), 506.01, 506.01-E(1), 506.01-E(2), 506.01-E(3), 506.01-E(4), 506.01-E(5), 506.01-E(6), 506.01-E(7), 506.01-E(8), 506.01-R(1), 506.02, 506.02-E(1), 506.01-R(1), 506.04, 603.01, 607.01, 711.02 and 711.10 as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.A first reading was completed on the following board policies: 601.02, 602.04, 603.02, 603.03, 603.06, 603.07, 603.08, 603.08-R(1), 603.09, 603.09-R(1), 603.11, 604.01, 604.02, 604.03, 604.04, 604.05, 604.06, 604.07, 604.08, 604.09 and 604.10. No action was taken.

Upcoming school events were noted. Including Homecoming on October 9, 2026.

Sniffin made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:39 P.M. Seda seconded the motion. Motion carried 6-0.

The next regular North Tama County Community School District board meeting including a public hearing for flexibility use is planned for 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in the North Tama Junior High Commons located at 605 Walnut St, Traer, IA 50675.

Special Meeting

of the Board of Education of the

North Tama County Community School District

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of North Tama County met on October 14, 2026, for a special meeting at the North Tama County CSD High School Agricultural Room, Traer, Iowa. At 6:30 P.M, the meeting was called to order by President Calderwood.

On roll call the following board members were present: Dvorak, Calderwood, Dostal, Wilson and Seda. Staker and Sniffin were absent. Quorum Present. Also, present were: Superintendent Cain, Board Secretary Forrester, Principal Howard and Principal Brown.

At 6:32 P.M., Dostal made the motion to move into a closed session in accordance with Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), in which a closed session may be held, "To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.". Seda seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

At 10:02 P.M. Seda made the motion to move out of the closed session. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

No action was taken and no other business was discussed.

At 10:03 P.M., Dvorak made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Dostal seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Regular Meeting

of the Board of Education of the

North Tama County Community School District

The Board of Directors of the Community School District of North Tama County met on October 21, 2026, for a regular open meeting at the North Tama County School, Junior High Commons, Traer, Iowa at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by President Calderwood.

On roll call the following board members were present: Seda, Wilson, Calderwood, Dvorak and Sniffin. Staker and Dostal were absent. Quorum Present. Also, present were: Superintendent Cain, Board Secretary Forrester, Principal Brown, Transportation Director Morrison, Student Representative Allen, and members of the public.

Public comments were called for, and one received. Kennan Seda commented on his opinion of the school needing to pay to repair/improve the bus stop in Clutier.

Dvorak made the motion to approve the agenda as presented. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Sniffin made the motion to approve the consent agenda which included: the board minutes for North Tama County Community School District’s regular board meeting on September16, 2026, and special board meeting October 14, 2026, the approval of the financial documents (expenditures to date, approval of bills, monthly balances and expenses compared to the published budget), the approval of construction bills payable to Larson Construction for $45,584.35 and Plunket Raysich Architecture LLC for $2,336.26 and $2,334.96, the hiring of Aubrey Azbill as associate, Lydia Taylor as assistant girls basketball coach and adjustment of Austin Unker from part-time to full-time custodian, the resignations of Jan Dillon as cook: the approval of the following fundraisers: art club for face painting, Skills USA for wooden stars and snowflake decorations, dance team for strawberries and sophomore class for beef sticks, the approval of the memorandum of understanding with Child, Adolescent, and Parent Support, INC through June 30, 2028, and the tuition out bill payable to Change Academy for $6,300.00, Hawkeye Community College for $18,378.94 and Cedar Falls CSD for $820.02. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Student Representative Allen gave a report to the board on Homecoming Week 2026 by sharing the weeks activities and pictures.

Principal Brown reported on the comparison of EVAAS data which shows student growth from 2019, 2022 and 2026. Overall students are growing educationally thanks to our district education curriculum changes and the work of our amazing teachers. Additionally, he highlighted on how the district is continuing to search for a qualified 5th-12th grade licensed science teacher and gave insight on the licensing restrictions that play a factor to limit those eligible to teach the courses the position requires and spoke about the planned credit recovery schooling to help eligible high school students make-up certain required courses needed for graduation requirements.

Superintendent Cain reported to the board on the proposed 2027 IASB legislative platform, the sale of the 2012 Bluebird, IGHSAU and IHSAA recent communication on 8th grade participation in high school sports, Pluncket Raysich Architects firms request to meet with the board to discuss the process and future improvements process, and the new pep bus/van procedure.

Dvorak left the meeting at this time.

President Calderwood called the public hearing for the proposed transfer to flexibility account to order at 7:06 P.M. Public comment was called for, with none received. Seda made the motion to adjourn the public hearing at 7:07 P.M. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Discussion topics included paying coaches as drivers, the required repair or replacement of a school van, a review of the proposed business procedures manual and a review of the current superintendent and other operational sharing position costs/revenues.

Sniffin made the motion to approve the resolution for the flexibility fund transfer totaling $125,000. Wilson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was completed by Secretary Forrester, Wilson-aye, Sniffin-aye, Dostal-absent, Dvorak-absent, Calderwood-aye, Seda-aye, Staker-absent. Motion carried 4-0.Sniffin made the motion to approve the scoreboard naming agreement with Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. Seda seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-0.

Dvorak re-entered the meeting at 7:30 P.M.

Seda made the motion to approve the cancellation of the 28E Agreement for Superintendent Operational Sharing with South Tama County CSD effective June 30, 2027. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0. Dvorak made the motion to approve and adopt the updates to the 2026-2027 Elementary Student Handbook with noted revisions to the K-5 Violent Behaviors section. Sniffin seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

Sniffin made the motion to approve the payment to ServPro of Ames for $16,880.05 for basement cleanup after sewage back-up. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

After a second reading was completed, Sniffin made the motion to approve board policies: 601.02, 602.04, 603.02, 603.03, 603.06, 603.07, 603.08, 603.08-R(1), 603.09, 603.09-R(1), 603.11, 604.01, 604.02, 604.03, 604.04, 604.05, 604.06, 604.07, 604.08, and 604.09, and to move board policy 604.10 to a third reading.

A first reading was completed on the following board policies: 603.05-E(1), 603.12, 604.11, 605.01, 605.03, 605.03- E(1), 605.03-E(2), 605.03-E(3), 605.03-E(4), 605.03-E(5), 605.06, 605.06-E(1), 05.06-E(2), 605.06-R(1), 605.07-R(1), 606.01, 606.02, 606.03, 606.04, 606.05, and 606.06. No action was taken.

Upcoming school events were noted.

At 7:56 P.M., Sniffin made the motion to move into a closed session in accordance with Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), a closed session may be held, "To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session." Dvorak seconded the motion. A roll call vote was completed by Secretary Forrester, Dvorak-aye, Calderwood-aye, Seda-aye, Wilson-aye, Sniffin-aye, Dostal-absent, Staker-absent. Motion carried 5-0.

At 8:55 P.M., Sniffin made the motion to move out of closed session. Wilson seconded the motion. A roll call vote was completed by Secretary Forrester, Dostal-absent, Staker-absent, Dvorak-aye, Sniffin-aye, Calderwood-aye, Seda-aye, Wilson-aye. Motion carried 5-0.

No action was taken on the topic discussed in the closed session.

At 8:57 P.M., Sniffin made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Dvorak seconded the motion. Motion carried 5-0.

The next regular North Tama County Community School District board meeting and the annual organizational meeting is planned for 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the North Tama Junior High Commons located at 605 Walnut St, Traer, IA 50675.