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Staff member Leanne explained that the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) had recommended splitting several existing policies into separate, more focused policies; for example, a single policy was divided into four new items for clarity. She said the proposed changes are currently presented as first readings and that new exhibits are supplemental documents rather than formal board policies.

Why it matters: Board policies set governance and accountability standards; how the district documents administrative duties and job descriptions affects transparency, hiring and evaluation. Staff emphasized exhibits can be updated more frequently than formal policy language and are intended to serve as living job descriptions and posting templates used by HR.

Board members asked for clearer notation in the board packet to show which documents are new or substantially reformatted, and requested comparisons to other nearby districts to ensure format and content were appropriate for public posting. Leanne agreed to highlight new items in future packets and to bring a draft appointment/selection policy (to clarify when the board may appoint rather than competitively select administrators) to the next meeting.

Board members also discussed whether job‑description exhibits should include qualifications and whether those exhibits should remain supporting documents or be elevated to formal policy. Staff noted exhibits do not require board approval and can be revised to reflect evolving operational needs without repeating the full three‑meeting policy adoption process.

Next steps: Staff will bring a clarified draft of the proposed policy changes and the supplemental exhibits for additional review at future meetings, including a proposed appointment/selection policy for administrative hires.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board Meeting September 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Pleasant Valley board opened a first reading of proposed revisions to the board’s 300 policy series, including splitting several policies per IASB recommendations and adding non‑policy exhibits that staff say will support HR processes and job postings.","taxTitle","Pleasant Valley Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa","taxId",38424,"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},5976723,"Pleasant Valley posts record AP participation and scores; seven students named National Merit semifinalists",750,1940000,2690000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3&start=1940&end=2690","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3/thumbnail_1940000.jpg","/articles/5976723/Iowa/Pleasant-Valley-posts-record-AP-participation-and-scores-seven-students-named-National-Merit-semifinalists","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976723-ca65d10f9ab6baa6c15d5e016e461e72/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037432&Signature=TL51rM4AnM5vjccH-wnRZw05900acAYx9RxWlwrlDGvmu1Dg~aWXl8axVPm2N5RGHF2QCfC28hEFyMZP~ENetXVcarzYocGOfmjAtn1MVrgTq892l0l4TBrYbdpgODixVpes9~VeJxw45m9JJ~nBvgH5WuBGaKxN6hKCQMK8GMkvf~eUFheMZY0TNTbcVxmyXxZJ6EttBQj4MIxhyu0fY-fFze71-bzf7zp02DhEpryGrIL6ht9yeby4g0V5vj98LHOpc-bm4dpJpR5BLF~L8zvrVlSPeDVaCt447aa2j6v48TPkeQFokqy2~KFcDsXnwww-Cj8JDD0drxn~6phRrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Principal Jason Jones presented the Pleasant Valley High School Advanced Placement results from the 2024‑25 school year at the Sept. 22 board meeting and announced seven National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.

Jones said 519 students took AP exams across 28 subjects — the district’s highest participation level — and the exams produced the district’s highest average score on record, a 3.9 on the 1‑to‑5 College Board scale. \"That record number of participation has also led us to our highest level of achievement that we have ever had,\" Jones said.

Why it matters: Expanded AP access and stronger scores can affect students' college readiness and college‑credit opportunities. Jones told the board that 40% of the prior year’s graduating class had taken at least one AP course and exam while enrolled at Pleasant Valley.

Jones highlighted several program specifics: 187 AP Human Geography exams (mostly freshmen and sophomores), with 70% scoring 4 or 5; AP precalculus, a new course, produced 65 exams with 65 of 67 scoring 4 or 5; and AP chemistry had 18 of 21 students score 4 or 5. Jones credited teachers, counselors and AP coordinators with increasing access and supporting students’ success.

The board also recognized seven National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Jones invited the students to introduce themselves; the students named in public remarks included Cooper Breeze, Isabella Sells, Alex Larson and JJ Garcia among others.

Board members thanked students and staff for the results and noted that the district’s mix of advanced academics and career‑technical offerings supports diverse post‑graduation paths. Jones said the district will continue to track course access, exam preparation and growth by subject area.

Ending: Board members asked a few follow‑up questions about course additions and counseling outreach; Jones said staff will continue to monitor AP participation rates and use results to refine instruction and course offerings.","Principal Jason Jones told the school board that 519 students took Advanced Placement exams in 2024‑25 — a record for the district — with an average exam score of 3.9. The board also recognized seven National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.",{"_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},5976724,"Board transfers $120,000 from homeschool assistance to general‑fund flexibility account for at‑risk programs",510,3750000,4260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3&start=3750&end=4260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3/thumbnail_3750000.jpg","/articles/5976724/Iowa/Board-transfers-120000-from-homeschool-assistance-to-generalfund-flexibility-account-for-atrisk-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976724-4c32fba50f3c102b56b9a7a8dbef0be7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037432&Signature=Bb6I~pWHK959vtFtgVuTrmBw7hEMErFAPBv~dxnmqWewSVDcMorqml3lp-oFJ3lCqFyuH9zfy4uCyGR2n2RXkqtpSGs70KlFim5p1jrOqq9OQmSYBLTlXy2H5Ojc9DLwhAvTAsXzXgNRhODq1MXDEn8BrXueox2QccEKt3VBLZF7yd0UsT9ux~BSw4lBU4waW4AMbWcaLMKT5OJ79wXnvUZ9Lgf4iqGJBAUtz7vnC9OTv17xIinawMZQnI2vaacjcwsVjK837thggvGXFtpCcR~unbisYcHpFgokxGdHFQAN03QYMnu77uoOP8~GCTk8dk9odx~B9M9RlK~om--geA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pleasant Valley board voted Sept. 22 to transfer $120,000 from the district’s Homeschool Assistance Program carryover into a general‑fund flexibility account to pay for at‑risk and dropout‑prevention programming. The motion cites Iowa Code section 257.44 as the authority for moving categorical carryover into a district flexibility account.

Staff said the homeschool assistance categorical account carried a surplus because enrollment in homeschool services spiked in 2020–21 and later declined. \"By making this transfer of $120,000 out of the homeschool assistance program funding, it would bring us down closer to that 25 percent that the state appears to be thinking is a reasonable amount to keep in Homeschool Assistance Program,\" Mr. Lanesmith said.

Why it matters: The state requires districts to explain substantial carryovers in categorical accounts. District staff said the transfer will reduce the homeschool carryover to a level closer to 25% of program costs and will allow the funds to be used in the general fund’s flexibility account to offset recurring at‑risk and dropout‑prevention expenses that are not fully covered by state categorical funding.

Staff and board members explained that the flexibility option comes from recent Iowa statutory changes permitting limited transfers from certain categorical funds into a general‑fund flexibility account. The board packet listed eligible categorical sources and noted the district’s homeschool assistance carryover was nearly $150,000 at the end of the 2024‑25 fiscal year.

Board action: Director Kanwisher moved and Director Ayers seconded a motion to transfer $120,000 from the 2024‑25 homeschool assistance program project into the general‑fund flexibility account (project 3173) to be used for at‑risk and dropout‑prevention programming under Iowa Code section 257.44. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with all members voting yes.

Next steps: Staff will record the transfer in the district accounting records, reflect the change on the Certified Annual Report and include an explanation in future state reporting to justify the reduced homeschool carryover.","The Pleasant Valley board approved a one‑time transfer of $120,000 from the Homeschool Assistance Program carryover to a general‑fund flexibility account to support at‑risk and dropout prevention programming under Iowa code section 257.44.",{"_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},5976726,"Board asks state for aid to cover $1.64 million special‑education deficit and $231,465 in English‑learner costs",360,2820000,3180000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3&start=2820&end=3180","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3/thumbnail_2820000.jpg","/articles/5976726/Iowa/Board-asks-state-for-aid-to-cover-164-million-specialeducation-deficit-and-231465-in-Englishlearner-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976726-398e51574caaf45d8602e2a433d61d46/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037432&Signature=XOBCqWWfGXYslisa5hB6wwGKp16dycZfNXi4YRz161dtYuNp2SIlOCRuncp7tWcKrX0nqwXuE8c9KD7n4FNUo3XDisBFA2cz~BTzTda5HTNAplgOoJnmgcJ~4HISK-THt84LvyqecAMswXam~QkVdXphF3tmeV1x7qrzvGkD-yrEiSQ8B2k2ZC-OCptUQc4vbhdpwIuhz8i9euSIbJKhVg2mwUgPA5~oFJyfvbmqY3cCjTevBpEz2VmICBfl1oJNANgH8dWFnDnOT59aqNY4knJUD6ufK6Z9dQ0xePlOvctGE05LKF2Uw0dlL1JUpRr-5LvVpckqZUkOS2snZuat4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pleasant Valley Community School District board voted Sept. 22 to ask the Iowa School Budget Review Committee for additional spending authority and supplemental aid covering the district's final 2024‑25 special‑education deficit and excess limited‑English proficiency (LEP) costs. The board authorized two separate requests: one tied to a $1,636,917.40 special‑education shortfall and another for $231,464.77 in LEP excess costs.

District staff told the board that Medicaid reimbursement and student counts are the primary drivers of year‑to‑year changes in the special‑education deficit. \"The amounts that we do bill for Medicaid... have the effect of decreasing our special education deficit because that's revenue coming in that decreases our special education deficit,\" said Mr. Lanesmith, who reviewed the district's historical Medicaid billing and deficit calculations.

Why it matters: State rules allow the SBRC to grant modified supplemental authority when districts run qualifying deficits in programs such as special education and LEP. Approval would provide the district additional general‑fund spending authority or state assistance to offset the shortfalls recorded in the 2024‑25 fiscal year.

Staff explained the special‑education deficit reflects both increased service levels and a temporary dip in Medicaid reimbursement linked to recent changes in billing for transportation services. Lanesmith said the district had started billing transportation more aggressively this fiscal year and expects Medicaid revenue to increase again when documentation and parent pre‑consents are in place. He also noted some eligible families decline Medicaid billing for privacy concerns, which reduces recoverable revenue.

Board members asked clarifying questions about private‑school service costs and historical trends. Staff said the district provides special‑education services to students attending private schools within the district and that those costs are included in the deficit calculations.

Board action: Director Kunkle moved and Director Ayers seconded a motion to request a modified supplemental amount equal to the final 2024‑25 special‑education deficit of $1,636,917.40 (or the final amount determined by the Iowa Department of Education after review) and to request supplemental aid as available. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with all members voting yes.

For the LEP request, Director Smith moved and Director Ayers seconded a motion to request modified supplemental amount for excess LEP costs in the amount of $231,464.77 (or the amount determined by the Iowa Department of Education after review). The motion also passed on a roll‑call vote with all members voting yes.

Next steps: The district will file the requests with the SBRC and provide documentation of its special‑education and LEP costs and supporting Medicaid‑billing records. The final amounts will be determined after the state’s review of the district's CAR (Certified Annual Report) and related reports.","At the Sept. 22 meeting the Pleasant Valley board authorized requests to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for modified supplemental spending authority and supplemental aid tied to the district's 2024‑25 special‑education deficit and excess limited‑English proficiency costs.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},5976728,"Pleasant Valley superintendent announces retirement; board launches search and sets special meeting",0,6060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3&start=6060&end=6060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840309-1e22e3e95ec99b414148fd5ccc1d3fd3/thumbnail_6060000.jpg","/articles/5976728/Iowa/Pleasant-Valley-superintendent-announces-retirement-board-launches-search-and-sets-special-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976728-742193091b08269b01955e46b1c93849/orig.mp4?Expires=1771037432&Signature=OaSr0iYoLh0QeGU3SNsr6kFjxKiveEhqE~Kxr4-epqOnjYXot4eoYRnfIL0sD1wg3CHWATjyjVFTrZ-tHde5X0xnQDC7vbxqIF5e~7tUsQTE3kAD2jUMUNvly-bK355aWrbvmKCp6WTXS8l335TXTs2Iqfum3VLcK-druLQWsMNknXE136EPV0dZUfpUmuo2KoW4fNg8H2GgoJVA0PRbe1TNExOq1fZxAqaV0DenBeZD1hTAgdVWsbTvmUewXKkA2oCCvZuPjuuDxM6RIz6XGWmREO8c7WGKCT3kWeycFm0tXMsz~IJQSGcNaigx16lHYH3-DTbZJPcx-HRStGNoUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Brian Strues announced at the Sept. 22 Pleasant Valley Community School District board meeting that he will retire at the close of the school year, and the board voted to begin a formal superintendent search. The board approved issuing a request for proposals to executive-search firms, set a review timeline for proposals and candidate interviews and moved the October regular meeting from Oct. 27 to Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. to accommodate the process.

Strues read a letter to the board and public describing his decision and reflecting on his 30-year career with the district. \"As I write this letter, I'm filled with gratitude and pride,\" Strues said, reading from his prepared remarks. He told the board he looks forward to finishing the year and starting a formal transition with the district's next leader.

Why it matters: selecting a new superintendent is the board's highest-level personnel decision and sets the district's leadership for years. Board members and staff discussed a multi-step timeline that would invite proposals from multiple search firms, allow the board to narrow respondents to a shortlist, bring finalists to the district for interviews and provide onboarding and transition support for the incoming superintendent.

At the meeting, staff reviewed a draft request for proposals that lists scope items such as stakeholder engagement, development of a candidate profile, active national outreach, candidate vetting and onboarding support. Board members asked staff to refine the RFP language to reflect the board's priorities and to circulate model candidate profiles used by other Iowa districts. A board packet presented a list of prospective search firms the district intends to solicit.

The board agreed on a compressed schedule: staff will post the RFP later this week, proposals will be due in early October, the board will review submissions at its Oct. 13 meeting and select a small number of firms to interview. The board set a special meeting to interview finalist firms at 5 p.m. Oct. 20. The successful firm will then begin the stakeholder-engagement and candidate-recruitment phases that typically include community surveys, stakeholder focus groups and a candidate profile for the public posting.

Board action: Director Molly Mueller moved to reschedule the district's October meeting to Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.; Director Kunkle seconded. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all members voting yes.

Staff and board members said the search firm will present a recommended public timeline and that the board will decide final dates for posting the position, screening candidates and conducting finalist interviews. Board members also discussed transition tasks, mentoring for a new superintendent and interim leadership contingencies during the search.

Looking ahead, the board asked staff to circulate the final RFP language for board comment before posting, and to deliver examples of candidate profiles and outreach plans used by other Iowa districts. The board will consider firm proposals and select a vendor in October so the formal external recruiting phase can begin in November.","Superintendent Brian Strues told the Pleasant Valley Community School District board he will retire at the end of the school year. The board agreed to issue a request for proposals for a search firm, set a timeline for proposals and interviews, and moved its October meeting to Oct. 20 to accommodate the search process.","actionData","errors"]

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