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Mar 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District Board Of Directors Regular Meeting
Key discussions during the meeting included the Head Librarian's report on elementary student utilization of library/media time, technology, and AI integration. The Superintendent reported on calendar preparation due to new state requirements for two student count days and announced upcoming negotiations for 2026-27 salaries. The board also received a presentation on the April 2027 music trip to Chicago. Action items included approving cooperative agreements for student teachers with Morningside University and the University of Northern Iowa, approving participation in the Local Government Risk Pool for natural gas usage, approving a sharing agreement for softball with River Valley CSD, approving the AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2026-27, and setting dates for two public hearings for the 2026-27 Calendar and Budget.
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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District Board Of Directors Minutes Of The Regular Meeting
The Board meeting addressed several key items following the call to order and pledge of allegiance. The consent agenda was approved, which included claims totaling $538,895.05 and acknowledgments of resignations from early retirees. The High School math teacher presented on curriculum collaboration efforts to address student challenges. The Superintendent reported on legislative actions concerning the state budget process, noting that the proposed supplemental aid increase would be insufficient to cover anticipated expenditures, and mentioned ongoing research into alternative health insurance options. The board set the date for Budget Hearing #1 for March 23, 2026. Furthermore, the board approved agreements for Superintendent Sharing and Human Resources Sharing with River Valley CSD for 2026-27, and approved bids for Internet/Ethernet services (ICN) and the replacement of Wifi Access Points and Cabling (Rick's Computers).
Jan 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District Board Of Directors Regular Meeting
The meeting included a public hearing to propose continued participation in the Instructional Support Levy for FY27-FY31, which concluded without public comment. Key actions included approving the agenda and consent agenda items, which covered claims totaling $379,493.07, a resignation, and a contract approval. Curriculum reports featured presentations on elementary and middle school art activities and music department programs. The Superintendent reported on budget preparations, new state oversight requirements for ISASP testing, discussions regarding establishing a soccer program, the status of building projects (including a pending Fire Marshall approval for an alarm replacement), and a visit from Senator Jason Schultz. The board approved offering one additional certified staff early retirement incentive, approved early retirement applications, approved the resolution for continued participation in the instructional support levy for FY27-FY31, approved the 2026-27 At-Risk Dropout Plan, approved the Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk and Dropout Prevention for 2026-27, and approved the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY 26-27. Recognition was given to a nurse for securing a $20,000 Wellmark grant for mental health services.
Dec 8, 2025·BoardMeeting
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Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School District Minutes of the Organizational Meeting
The OABCIG School Board held its Organizational Meeting, during which the agenda was approved, and a curriculum report was presented by guidance counselors. The Superintendent shared updates on early retirement applications, meetings with legislators regarding education finance, and expressed condolences for the passing of a student. The board reviewed financial records for Fiscal Year 2025. The retiring board was adjourned, and the new board was called to order, where election results were reviewed, and newly elected board members took their oath of office. The board elected a new President and Vice President, established the regular meeting date, time, and location, and approved SBRC requests for Modified Supplement Aid for open enrolled out students and LEP instruction beyond 5 years. They also approved offering early retirement incentives, early graduation requests, appointed a Negotiations Committee, adopted a resolution to set a Public Hearing for the Instructional Support Levy, and appointed representatives to the Ida and Sac County Conference Boards. Discussion included a potential school-sponsored soccer program, a superintendent sharing arrangement, and the Ida Grove Elementary fire alarm system replacement project.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
