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.