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- MicroBird bus purchase: Approved. Board approved procurement of a 2025 MicroBird on a GM chassis to replace a high‑mileage bus. Delivery was estimated by the vendor in March–April. (Procurement paperwork to follow.)

- Gift agreements for scoreboards: Approved (4 yes, 1 abstention). Donor commitments include Homestead Bank ($150,000 over 10 years), Copycat Prints ($25,000), Carl’s Chevrolet ($25,000) and Denny LL Company ($60,000). One founding partner spot remains open.

- Girls cross country out‑of‑state trip: Approved. The board authorized the girls cross country team to race in Minnesota in September 2025; the board characterized the meet as a competitive, overnight out‑of‑state trip.

- Bread and milk contract renewals: Approved. The board approved renewals for bread (Rotella) and milk (AE) providers under competitive bid extensions.

- Consent agenda: Approved. The board approved the consent agenda, which included routine items and previously discussed contract changes.

- Midday preschool transportation fee: Approved (4 yes, 1 no). The board adopted a $150 per semester fee, waived for families eligible for free/reduced lunch and for students with IEP transportation, to offset an estimated $42,000 annual cost for three midday routes serving ~40 students.

Votes were taken on motions as listed on the board agenda. Where the public transcript records explicit tallies, they are noted above; other votes were recorded as board approval in the meeting minutes and were not broken down by name in the public transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","North Polk CSD May Board Meeting 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a new MicroBird bus, accepted scoreboard gift agreements, authorized an out‑of‑state girls cross‑country trip, renewed bread and milk contracts, and approved the consent agenda; most votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous, with the midday preschool fee approved 4‑1.","taxTitle","North Polk Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa","taxId",53091,"location","Iowa","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535638,"North Polk construction report: CTE wing nearing completion; baseball/softball fields and auxiliary work ongoing",0,1159000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394&start=1159&end=1159","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394/thumbnail_1159000.jpg","/articles/6535638/Iowa/North-Polk-construction-report-CTE-wing-nearing-completion-baseballsoftball-fields-and-auxiliary-work-ongoing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535638-bcba80f586a5b90dd42323ec4117efe5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770634101&Signature=Y0muKGPrVLgO-GKKVP0Hsqa~eTAOy3xx2J8aBJ9pIlBXyhqWuWtct-1beatdsrTxzFu9G-Z1Sz5WmXZb82u7TsjfRNKnzO4UOBo03lGtHpKLhcG-zMw2oFVeXvbmyIObZfLGTPn52~oyl5Uoftv-fCC8ckpJyGl0MHmYBjM9mH~zCGJELVaLFEU3h0T0oqO317B85PtxpFtykGc8d9JhAPFLMymvOpkRwSw~KKeWBEoBxVoHYPZBY8BjrzQT-COHiQQ3cqJgsvKPGCGQiLOKr~WfkCKzvlaasgILyDoEfYe9MkDenOS5P3DXDNw~-KSebUHPU4jzxptiSLvwwDr1rg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District staff updated the board on construction progress at several sites, reporting that the CTE wing is taking shape, drywall is nearly finished and project teams expect substantial completion in July to early August to allow staff time to move in.

Construction manager Garrett and other staff described ongoing site work: paving and concrete pours delayed by rain, installation of classroom audio at Central and West, and ongoing punch‑list items. The board was told the CTE welding booths required a design change: the district had previously approved $99,000 for welding booths and associated equipment, but filtration and structural requirements required a $137,000 figure to replace the earlier number — an increase of roughly $38,000 to provide self‑contained filtration arms and stronger booths to accommodate overhead filtration systems.

At the baseball and softball complex, turf testing was completed per specifications and staff reported the concession building is near completion with painting, electrical fixtures and interior trim work remaining. Concrete sidewalk pours have been delayed by wet conditions; contractors told the board they expect two to three days of prep and pours once the site is appropriately dried. Scoreboard installations have been delayed by wind and site conditions; staff said scoreboard hardware is on site but crews are waiting for suitable weather and ground conditions to install.

Board members and staff discussed coordination with state reviewers and project engineers to avoid future cost escalation on similar projects; administrators said recent pricing for a final structural tie was lower than anticipated following design adjustments and that the team aimed to document lessons learned to help other districts. No formal board action was required for the update; staff said they will continue providing progress reports and will notify the board of any change orders requiring approval.","Administrators reported substantial progress on the CTE wing, with drywall finishing and a target for substantial completion in July–early August. Turf and field work at the baseball/softball complex is substantially complete, but contractors continue auxiliary work including concrete, sidewalks and scoreboard installation pending weather.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535643,"Board approves purchase of MicroBird school bus on GM chassis; delivery estimated March–April",165,1662000,1827000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394&start=1662&end=1827","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394/thumbnail_1662000.jpg","/articles/6535643/Iowa/Board-approves-purchase-of-MicroBird-school-bus-on-GM-chassis-delivery-estimated-MarchApril","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535643-c0fce1e4886c2392f0ce2c546cb70a9d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770634101&Signature=ovh31A6Kr-Xi0gTSyD5CxaJn16JAuBIp7juZQF~vE6E~AdJL-IPPZFhATyfEAxQ1WoRDXYjTENEx17f3oU1j4pfEkL00gWQ-IQtCI7ygc1ebuDhwyUgD9FBxZ10v7wxtr4FIybGCXgEJwRSml~3hGgQOLR7rdQuuAgQesWyCh5vvmaDORtmK390RW4BCZKO3Dzd5BshG3jYzdvCGcJtH~uaYIUbmtq~uRCBfhesNNsaRAJ5mUGfheubXt26Sq4HVEoKwFAZmxfJ5-nS~yPqCH8vWALgrRLmvX0rQFpyH4vC8XWmqZxxg4CCyIzX6fpTBnh7EHGPkOYNTwawrNNKOJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Polk Community School District Board approved the purchase of a 2025 MicroBird bus built on a GM chassis at its May meeting to replace an older bus with more than 230,000 miles.

Marcy (Transportation Director) introduced the item and said the new vehicle would have a wheelchair lift and capacity for roughly 13–14 students. A vendor representative, Dwight, reviewed manufacturing and delivery issues that have affected the market since COVID and said chassis availability has improved but that tariff surcharges on vehicle components are an emerging risk. “So far on this product, we have not seen any tariffs, but we cannot predict the future,” Dwight said.

Vendor remarks noted the bus will include body‑installed air conditioning and a rear lift with camera coverage of the lift door; administrators said the district expects a relatively quick prep turnaround once units arrive from Canada. The vendor estimated delivery in March or April of the build year and cautioned that transportation scheduling and shop prep can affect final delivery timing.

Board members expressed appreciation for the vendor’s experience and acknowledged recent difficulties with other suppliers in the marketplace. The motion to approve the MicroBird on a GM chassis carried on an affirmative vote.

No purchase price was stated on the public transcript; administrators said the bid submitted was the low bid and that procurement documentation will be managed through the district’s purchasing process. Staff did not indicate any special grant or external funding source tied to this purchase during the discussion.","The board approved the low bid for a 2025 MicroBird on a GM chassis to replace a high‑mileage bus. The vendor highlighted features including a rear lift, air conditioning and camera coverage for the lift; estimated delivery is March–April and tariffs could affect future pricing.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535647,"North Polk accepts donor commitments for stadium and gym scoreboards; naming rights sold",104,2111000,2215000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394&start=2111&end=2215","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394/thumbnail_2111000.jpg","/articles/6535647/Iowa/North-Polk-accepts-donor-commitments-for-stadium-and-gym-scoreboards-naming-rights-sold","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535647-2f905da12b4768b0e59850f089498f2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770634101&Signature=HQPEBoCq~bS-jdjhEwMfVz~zyxKcfZrPk3DiwLWXXIpP5Tx2d-8KJo48wQUJOmyl8Rskvk~KySFtCP7vUvqm4W6ob8NAuQdVui8VEtG78EfrdAoeMH04O8FMeeZoqf6svsObNrZy-YiwPMEbt0SOJyhdo~OgI4FB9RrFC~QldBT~5bqluh5o~68keJEN0ei2avU5qu69WP0t-J2EDc5ts4ouP6hcAhW97UjUacW9MbbKQ7hm5OswvHTCgEn1KsoV8MQmcgDkgyNS1XeDzkVyrZRNbxRi27znA~PxpVVJ8ORsF0gVNhttL2HGqroAwkVVLEhoyF6UrXbotUERQG6zuQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Polk Community School District Board approved gift agreements at its May meeting that commit private donations to fund new digital scoreboards for the high school stadium and gymnasium.

District leaders presented donor commitments identified at the meeting: Homestead Bank agreed to a platinum naming‑rights partnership of $150,000 payable over 10 years; Copycat Prints and Carl’s Chevrolet each committed $25,000 as founding partners; Denny LL Company committed $60,000 as an anchor partner. Administrators said one founding partner slot for $25,000 over five years remained open and that smaller “Premier Partner” sponsorships would be available once the digital boards are operational.

Superintendent Michael Klein said the district will accept gifts into the general fund and use those dollars to support activities and equipment in athletics and other programs. “The donors wish that their gifts will be used to fund the purchase of new digital scoreboards for the North Polk High School Stadium and gymnasium to support the endeavors of the activity department,” Klein read when describing the agreement language.

Board members said the sponsorship revenue is intended to help cover ongoing activity costs and preserve participation rates; the administration said activity participation reached about 86 percent last year and that sponsorship revenue will offset general‑fund expenses for coaches and safety equipment.

The board approved the gift agreements by a 4‑yes, 1‑abstention vote. Trustees discussed a draft agreement that specifies donor payments and the district’s administrative responsibilities for fulfilling donor intentions and managing digital sponsorship placements when the boards are active. No timeline for scoreboard installation was finalized at the meeting; administrators said they aim to have scoreboards in place for the fall season but need equipment procurement and installation steps to be completed.","The board approved gift agreements to fund new digital scoreboards: Homestead Bank agreed to a $150,000 naming‑rights pledge over 10 years and several other donors committed smaller amounts. The board approved the agreements with four yes votes and one abstention.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":46,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6535653,"North Polk board approves $150 per‑semester fee for midday preschool bus service, 4‑1",734,2384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394&start=2384&end=3118","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3388979-3c775276debd2a1945912e0bda3f8394/thumbnail_2384000.jpg","/articles/6535653/Iowa/North-Polk-board-approves-150-persemester-fee-for-midday-preschool-bus-service-41","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6535653-8982ab9b52308957361f746f8ab3fe18/orig.mp4?Expires=1770634101&Signature=jsnElMFa0Ef-4OdJ6gew3szRku6X8zqKWgYH2h3ieH703GFn5HXERDeMZCvdaCsR7lluYJLct2RTd7kHgU99kbUCrh6QaZcaZ2Euy8RhkMh8Y8Edols~xfLLON~PgUf2Xl5XwOIFcF4NHdi5wm6GRpX312n6FsPa8Pn9ge4Q0lgvX763F2SV8FnBATW6CDMfe2he~8BOBYZACQ-JT~1Dso0NYfLQoWwdrdR4qZRZgS~AhfD1WV6zpxw-zKe194PlIo~bnPTYJ6V5jd0B62-TjJg9SfA1NIfe6tvB8ai6V5u9mVgeoPZgXGbgVgl9ZZ9cyawJ3byyb8Phdigva9o~4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Polk Community School District Board of Education voted 4‑1 at its May meeting to charge families $150 per semester for midday preschool transportation, a service the district is not required to provide under Iowa law.

Superintendent Michael Klein said the fee is intended to help offset the district’s costs and improve route safety and reliability. “My recommendation is that we attach a fee with the transportation because it’s not, again, not anything we are obligated to do,” Klein said during the discussion.

The fee is intended to fund one additional adult on midday runs so drivers have assistance loading and unloading preschoolers and to make routes more efficient. Marcy (Transportation Director) told the board the district currently operates three midday routes — west, central and a specialized route — for roughly 40 students and that the district estimates the service costs about $42,000 a year when labor, fuel and maintenance are included. “If we did charge a fee of a hundred and $50 per semester, it would easily pay for associates to help be on the buses, to help the bus routes go quicker, and to keep a little bit more order on those midday transportation routes,” Marcy said.

The board voted to: charge $150 per semester; waive the fee for families who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch; and exempt students who are served by an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that includes specialized transportation. The board directed staff to collect registrations and payments on a semester basis; staff said registrations can be added mid‑semester with at least 72 hours' notice and that a one‑week notice is preferable for planning. The board did not adopt a formal proration formula; staff said proration for students who move in mid‑term could be handled but would require additional administrative steps.

Trustees debated tradeoffs before the vote. One trustee described the $150 fee as a compromise between eliminating the service and keeping it fully district‑funded; another emphasized that the revenue is small in the context of the overall budget but could meaningfully fund an assistant on buses. A single “nay” vote was recorded; the meeting transcript does not identify the dissenting trustee by full name.

Implementation details remain to be finalized. The board asked staff to return with administrative steps for billing, eligibility verification for fee waivers, and guidance on how the district will assign any new associates funded by the fees. Staff also noted that the district will continue to recruit additional drivers for routes and activities.

The board’s action preserves midday preschool transportation while introducing a modest fee intended to improve safety and reduce the program’s net cost to the district.","The North Polk Community School District board approved a $150 per semester fee for midday preschool transportation, intended to cover part of roughly $42,000 in annual costs for three routes serving about 40 students. The board voted 4‑1 after staff and trustees discussed staffing, equity waivers and operational details.","actionData","errors"]

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