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Items approved included the consent agenda, appointment/approval of long-term substitute teacher positions, first readings of policy series (600 series), the annual policy-review listing (no substantive changes), an architect agreement for the transportation building, district office furniture/fixtures/equipment purchases reported as under budget, the certified annual report with an updated corrective-action plan, and final completion acceptance for the middle-school project.

Several motions were made with simple \"motion to approve\" and \"second\" calls from the dais; no roll-call debate occurred and each item passed. Board members answered \"yes\" in roll-call for each approval.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Consent agenda: motion/second; outcome: approved. Vote: yes 10, no 0, abstain 0.
- Long-term substitute teachers: motion/second; outcome: approved. Vote: yes 10, no 0, abstain 0.
- Policy series (first read/annual review): motion/second; outcome: approved as reviewed (no changes). Vote: yes 10, no 0, abstain 0.
- Architect agreement for transportation building: motion/second; outcome: approved. Vote: yes 10, no 0, abstain 0.
- District office furniture/fixtures/equipment (FFE): motion/second; outcome: approved (under budget). Vote: yes 10, no 0, abstain 0.
- Certified annual report and updated corrective-action plan: motion/second; outcome: approved. Vote: yes 10, no 0, abstain 0.
- Middle school GAP graphic construction final completion: motion/second; outcome: approved. Vote: yes 10, no 0, abstain 0.

The board did not record named movers or seconders on the audio for many motions (motions were called generically). No items were tabled or failed during the session.

The approvals clear the way for project implementation and routine administrative operations described elsewhere on the agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Southeast Polk Community School District Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of routine items including long-term substitute positions, policy reviews, an architect agreement for the transportation building, district office furniture and the middle-school project final completion.","taxTitle","Southeast Polk Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa","taxId",38786,"location","Iowa","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6677281,"District seeks Prairie Meadows and Polk County Betterment grants for six school projects",746,3522000,4268565,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886&start=3522&end=4268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886/thumbnail_3522000.jpg","/articles/6677281/Iowa/District-seeks-Prairie-Meadows-and-Polk-County-Betterment-grants-for-six-school-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677281-fd688f6bd27b555e473865196b882734/orig.mp4?Expires=1770714808&Signature=k-HwCvd7lTnCyZBCsG9gM7SV1~AsMxSLV18W6gpg2OwaCgEjDR1qkZlBGUZn0uBKz65EzUMAUvEWgcJxyRvE2hImmZ4bacRdYWAvTclzX8aPREBP-UlNYXuFkhpfHOESTJwA-sKHfBMSub5KDpB5Ic7yfKRZ1RsQZJuWJvg7RpJWeNfJ3L7wWv0rSg0wf6unGQ1xB6QwxQjDjPuq5f-dqdLJOtAkR8wWu-69r7aysW61zkUB4XUc9gu3-EC8fWcfuobzEH713JGG7fQOwwI2k8VIFbS5T7dvZuZ~uW0S0V-6sdgLTbmpZSIG9F1Hu0GnbIFRPIXlPccb3V01QIJ0YQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southeast Polk staff presented six proposed community-betterment grant applications to Prairie Meadows (and Polk County) ahead of a formal vote scheduled two weeks later. The six projects target classroom technology, playground social-emotional supports, aquatic-timing equipment, leadership displays, library renovations and reader-focused resources.

A grants staff member summarized each proposal: Mitchellville's Atrium Enhancement project would buy 16 virtual-reality headsets (approx. $12,000) to support a collaboration and presentation space; a proposal titled \"Restoring Connections\" would fund buddy benches and peace-pathway playground elements (approx. $10,000); a South High aquatic improvement project would replace outdated timing equipment and add a 1-meter diving board (phase 1 ask $50,000); an elementary leadership display project would purchase student leadership-themed art ($1,500); Clay Elementary proposed a library and community learning-space update including couches, modular seating and a mural (approx. $29,500); and Delaware submitted a library/updating reads and flexible seating request (approx. $20,000).

Grant totals would be roughly $123,000 and, if funded, the projects would collectively impact several thousand students. Staff noted that most district grant requests historically receive partial awards and that a Plan B would be needed if full funding does not arrive. A board member asked whether the pool upgrade impact estimate (listed as 500 students) might undercount swim-team and visiting-team benefits; staff agreed to follow up with the activity leads for a more complete impact estimate.

Why it matters: these grants would fund site-level instructional and extracurricular enhancements without drawing on general operating funds. The board will consider a resolution and authorize application signatures at the Feb. 20 meeting.","Staff previewed six proposed grant applications to Prairie Meadows and Polk County community betterment funds totaling about $123,000 that would support VR headsets, playground 'buddy benches' and peace pathways, pool timing upgrades and a diving board, leadership-themed displays, library updates and books/flexible seating.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6677284,"Title I update: Mitchellville to lose Title I status next year as allocations shrink",444,4244245,4688505,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886&start=4244&end=4688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886/thumbnail_4244245.jpg","/articles/6677284/Iowa/Title-I-update-Mitchellville-to-lose-Title-I-status-next-year-as-allocations-shrink","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677284-af0211168a414c76116a69ca402c5c8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770714808&Signature=Cx-iFgZ~hgshr4aEn3LLLnVv2hUWhWWCzvZNOgizpoXvHVlypozu~SxbPa4YEJK3UhAUk6mEpf69oXgdECTbFrMPN~s~u3YnQTX-l9zK8JDbOaaRF60cN-yLwl1OzMaE9ZGzSGJrWfbTNxcmv-mHkbIUG~s7DvPQRh4E3MBjHtt7v0NwGaXuxRXqGKd3NlS~5j5FMpWmLqCLZ0JtdhCeU1OygZDakCLt22np5Rv0qG2EvVsgmyhMk7KRqBLvLIYWTlpC2ByoN6KyePwFbsKs1zJyP4fneW4MRGIkdNJS67evXgJK26LmuaL8ghJK18KhTGAEo4gsjkOMtZD09Bg2Hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff presented the Title I annual update and explained how federal allocation, census data and free-and-reduced-price (FRP) rates determine which schools receive Title I services.

Staff said the district's overall Title I allocation was reduced this year based on updated census data. School selection occurs in June, but based on current October data staff reported the district will serve five schools in 2025-26 instead of six; Mitchellville Elementary will not be designated for Title I services next year. The presenter explained what the change means in practice: \"They had 1 title 1 staff member, and so that member has been reassigned throughout the district for next year. She'll continue that. And so, all buildings have a, reading interventionist, and then title 1 schools get interventionists on top of that. So they will still have a reading interventionist, but they will no longer have a math interventionist. Only title 1 buildings have math interventionists.\"

Staff emphasized Title I funds are meant to supplement, not supplant, existing instruction and that services may be delivered via push-in, pull-out or hybrid models targeted typically at K-3 foundational literacy and math needs. Family engagement budgets are included for each Title I school to support events and materials.

Why it matters: the removal of Title I designation reduces the district's targeted staffing capacity at the school level. Staff said the district's established MTSS (multi-tiered system of supports) structure will remain, but the loss of the additional Title I math interventionist at Mitchellville will reduce the school's dedicated math-intervention capacity.

The board received the report; no formal action was required.","District staff reported a reduced federal Title I allocation and said the district will serve five Title I schools in the 2025-26 school year; Mitchellville Elementary will not be designated for Title I services next year and the Title I staff assignment has been reassigned.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6677289,"Board reviews planned FY26 summer projects including concrete, tennis courts and safety upgrades",407,1081179,1488860,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886&start=1081&end=1488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886/thumbnail_1081179.jpg","/articles/6677289/Iowa/Board-reviews-planned-FY26-summer-projects-including-concrete-tennis-courts-and-safety-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677289-7d5df4e5486f61a80cbacd756f46bda7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770714808&Signature=ErT~mBMoA2mjMcASksIIO-rJO2rZJm7JwmHLFQ90KpqZ4cvmRBt2vlYhoC~533K3emsQnmMuKZpMAaa0F3mS2WyYo00SMZgkqIo48Tj1Q2m9VuGGM12vEHnfiAgHTLL1mpmra9IFhm5I3M2bK0gbkEd-Z~PukUdaK8u0BkoZGlMW5wqEjxq1KUy6Eoup-3rjMmeyp~iqkaXijk5AiWLUsdujykGcGVME-iRDBTRZ~0eorYQgYEITEXjqTohDk6qNUFK44XHaN7ueNSP0gIzed5jN900idAaianI~u4-BekX2gt9jfcj-0~Cap3Hz1tAwqZjJ3yXDMOzG88hh3zyvVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Southeast Polk facilities staff presented a list of proposed summer 2026 capital and maintenance projects on Feb. 6, describing work ranging from localized safety upgrades to multi-site pavement and court resurfacing.

Facilities staff said priorities include concrete replacement and installation of protective bollards at Four Mile Elementary's east-side drop-off to improve student safety where the parent drop-off area currently opens directly onto the street, replacement of worn sidewalks and parking-lot sections at the high school (including a possible redesign of the east-side roundabout area), indoor flooring and door repairs at several buildings, and resurfacing and re-sealing of tennis courts. \"Volard's would help put a barrier there, also prevent any cars in the future or any time that may run into the building itself,\" a staff member said when describing the Four Mile proposal.

Board members discussed service life of athletic surfaces and the estimated cost of tennis-court seal/paint work. A board member said a contractor quoted about $160,000 to paint and seal the courts; staff said they expect to find a lower bid but want to ensure the chosen solution delivers more than a one-year life cycle. The group also noted the baseball turf life cycle and past replacement timing as reference points.

Why it matters: several items were framed as safety priorities (bollards at student drop-off) and as deferred-maintenance items that have reappeared each year. Staff described the capital list as evolving and noted some items have remained on the district's long-range list for many years. Staff said the district will continue refining costs and phasing work as budget capacity allows.

No final construction contracts were approved at the meeting; several routine project approvals earlier on the agenda (architect agreement for the transportation building, district office furniture and the middle-school project final completion) were approved under the consent/approval items.","District facilities staff outlined proposed summer 2026 projects: concrete replacement and bollards at Four Mile Elementary drop-off, high-school sidewalk and parking repairs, main gym/step repairs, tennis-court resurfacing, and other routine flooring, painting and door work.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6677293,"Southeast Polk Board reviews fiscal 2026 budget assumptions, warns of funding pressures",2073,1623525,3696885,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886&start=1623&end=3696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245699-b5d11dfeddd5a9af2031fbed7e677886/thumbnail_1623525.jpg","/articles/6677293/Iowa/Southeast-Polk-Board-reviews-fiscal-2026-budget-assumptions-warns-of-funding-pressures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6677293-8b74caecd359fd713369f3b638da80ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770714808&Signature=ITHT3qVBrN3mO1bKZ5WnpA3oRrhPpC~Ly-WuCup9DPI12I0otIsGN78dHw5KxlzYF72O7tsuOZFfiIVSidrDaLdRnvjpnNUXq3TSXobHxkX5wIwmrXy20Dqozn6C9uNrTkFFlRnSyIGOthVktGuDnK8-sgFBqwkKWa8xzrijEMiTYx79ubGvqy3aIZmg26DqqQ-eFxPQTsI-PEKuMDtsyToQ~HxRmDWeRiJrPaJ9zkM5b4dq723v-8zsYcsHzEgbeAZx78iMD1UUca3IAHtBiRxC1TB8p1W0AJRTuQ17IkD55Px~bywjXcNfDF-qbocsLN8nxJivr~PhNoojE4OJiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Southeast Polk Community School District board heard an extended budget briefing on the district's fiscal year 2026 assumptions and risks at its Feb. 6 meeting, with staff outlining revenue projections, program-specific funding uncertainties and potential impacts on staffing and services.

District staff summarized the baseline for preliminary budget work as a 2% increase in state funding in the FY26 projections and described several areas of uncertainty, including teacher salary supplement (TSS) changes, transportation equity funding and federal grant flows such as Title programs and Medicaid reimbursements. \"One of the biggest questions we have out there is teacher salary supplements,\" a staff presenter said, noting minimum-salary rules at the state level could shift TSS dollars around the state and reduce the district's allotment.

Why it matters: board members were urged to be cautious about adding ongoing personnel commitments because recurring salary and benefit increases drive most district spending. Staff presented a central estimate showing approximately $1.23 million in increased costs to cover anticipated staffing and non-personnel increases under the baseline assumptions.

Key points from the presentation included: staff used a 2% assumption for state support and other salary supplements in most modeling; the district's transportation-equity reimbursement historically reduced special-education deficits but is uncertain; medical premium increases were projected at under 4% based on current claims; and federal funding (about 4% of general fund revenues) remains a potential vulnerability because timing and amounts can change.

Board members asked about contingency planning. In response, staff said they are prepared to shift federal-funded positions to general program funding if grant allocations decline, and that food-service staffing (noted as largely federally funded) poses a particular risk if federal funding were substantially reduced. The presenter advised measured growth in personnel as enrollment changes arrive: \"Be well we will anticipate that there is program growth and enrollment growth, but not spend spending 30 of dollars you raise those like in boats,\" the presenter cautioned, urging careful, phased staffing decisions.

Background and outlook: staff reiterated the district's tax-levy options and noted recent state personal-income-tax rate changes have reduced income-surtax collections that historically supplemented district revenues. The presenter showed how levy mixes and valuation growth affect the tax rate, and reminded the board of upcoming budget deadlines and public hearings in March and April tied to certifying maximum property-tax dollars.

Board discussion emphasized prudence over rapid hiring even if enrollment increases continue; staff said the district has been ramping modestly the last two years to absorb growth and will continue to plan for the new elementary school but recommended delaying permanent hires until enrollment trends are certain.

No formal budget votes were taken; staff scheduled additional budget work sessions and a follow-up presentation in late February to refine numbers as state actions become clearer.","District staff outlined preliminary FY26 budget assumptions including a 2% revenue projection, potential reductions in state teacher-supplement dollars, transportation and federal funding uncertainty, and staffing impacts tied to enrollment and ongoing costs.","actionData","errors"]

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