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The project replaces failing asphalt and concrete to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) slope and accessibility requirements between building exits and the playground. District staff said the original plan to repair the asphalt was rejected after evaluation and that a full replacement with engineered slopes was necessary to meet compliance and safety standards.

“Right now … it needed to be replaced,” a district construction manager said, explaining the scope includes ensuring ADA-compliant slopes and surfaces to provide smoother, safer access to the playground. The board discussed impacts to daily operations and was told the district will meet with school leadership and contractor to plan logistics and communications with parents and staff during construction.

Board members confirmed funding will come from the voter-approved PEPL (property/equipment project levy) funds; no tax increase was associated with this board action. Staff described the work as a necessary precursor to planned playground upgrades the district hopes to complete next year.

The motion to award the contract was moved and seconded and approved by voice vote. Staff said they will coordinate with Indian Creek administration on scheduling and parent communication and will provide updates as the contractor mobilizes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Linn-Mar School Board Meeting - 5pm - September 22nd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved Rastgy Construction Inc. (low bidder) to replace and upgrade concrete for accessibility at Indian Creek Elementary, work slated to start within weeks and finish by Dec. 1; district said the project will be paid from voter-approved PEPL funds and will improve access to playground areas.","taxTitle","Linn-Mar Comm School District, School Districts, Iowa","taxId",38425,"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},5976705,"Board approves engagement letter to join PowerSchool litigation; district says no cost to participate",31,4064000,4095000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c&start=4064&end=4095","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c/thumbnail_4064000.jpg","/articles/5976705/Iowa/Board-approves-engagement-letter-to-join-PowerSchool-litigation-district-says-no-cost-to-participate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976705-c3d74a0ee8b7514996b9eba63b293695/orig.mp4?Expires=1770837309&Signature=f24QiRrL7-qk~k~3EHFSJmkQwPK46tjagncpcKbUd45jswiotSN5PFP9UlECWkiLjDYIQRn5r~GkrLG9DL~mj3P0pPZOZPgQUEJgs5m235zMQKIKWH7wHkgvBFR51CElXYloCut2LgwxUUA9xS8QUZA3f066AazcbjlDLYz1d4-DgTHVboLyfVapZv0pTIWP8hWxB3t26AFcr4SejuItTtQGzYK8q4-erRszvMtZ6KXBDqRjvMe8RRoffRKhCSG3tYSoAsvVqG4tP9tjS4b9f1eCKeujQPRd7KqfcaRBh7v3pYpEYev~tsEcCzGL~nsTdb6ltPnp0KpyRkgFP1SSoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lindmar board approved a motion to sign an engagement letter with France Law Group so the district can be included in litigation related to a prior PowerSchool security incident.

Board members said the action will enroll the district in a mass action at no cost. “We were approached. School districts have been automatically enrolled into a class action lawsuit. This gives us the ability to be, enrolled in a mass action lawsuit at no cost to the district,” a board member said during discussion.

A board member asked whether the class-action details were available; staff said some elements of the filing remain sealed at this stage. Administrators reminded trustees that the district had earlier offered free credit- or identity-monitoring services to affected families after the breach and that this engagement is a follow-up to that incident.

District staff said the expected enrollment window is closer to December and that the engagement letter allows the district to join the action without incurring legal fees. The motion was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote. The board asked staff to provide further information to families and staff as the litigation timeline becomes clearer.","The board approved an engagement letter with France Law Group to enroll the district in the class action arising from a prior PowerSchool data breach; district counsel said enrollment is at no cost to the district and will allow the district to participate in a mass-action filing planned for December.",{"_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},5976709,"Board approves amendment with OPN Architects for performance venue extension",129,3914000,4043000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c&start=3914&end=4043","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c/thumbnail_3914000.jpg","/articles/5976709/Iowa/Board-approves-amendment-with-OPN-Architects-for-performance-venue-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976709-2650d20aa4a1d13a1f4e3f0b967ae210/orig.mp4?Expires=1770837309&Signature=FDYw3iBleFc70d6go8TD-ve7erPq3DYfS9lJHwAjh3NXtl4Mbqg0NYVMK1QQ5h4qZYSE32D5-izHy0aQktn~AlhK~ZSo2t-PcO6hVmpwRSSk60y8rJISTRFq8gAWxFDfaAgurk3-~U47DO4uHSVdAndbuE2UEJsMBGEkfv~AEusFXLpV7odwZnOQSoGBnIP8K6qji7OAFxh9Od3AyYKW2XkYMA2Gc8UoSbck3KXOyKt8Mt1mdg3MtFxoxwIbNq8r8CutLYq0s74ayb2Nrt8vKQpuHNXW73y5epKYw~VVthZ25FhQi6BI45eB5KJeSC3a3Gkluf1JMDduNPj6IrPvHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The board approved an amendment to the OPN Architects agreement for the district’s new performance venue, authorizing design work on a west-hallway extension intended to improve circulation and functionality.

“...this is just a piece of the performance venue that is going to make the building a lot more functional,” a board member said during discussion. Trustees said stakeholders had requested changes to improve backstage, audience flow, and related operations, and they described the amendment as a step toward addressing those needs.

The motion to approve the OPN amendment was moved and seconded and carried by voice vote. Board members said the amendment was discussed at the Finance and Audit Committee and that staff had asked OPN to treat the work as an extension of the existing project rather than a new separate project; that distinction affects timing and approvals.

Administrators said they will monitor OPN’s performance on the amendment closely, noting the work will be relevant to upcoming construction phases and future district projects.

The board did not set a separate funding appropriation during the motion; staff noted that the amendment was part of ongoing project planning and that further budget details and sequencing would be available in future construction updates.","The Lindmar board approved an amendment to OPN Architects' agreement to add a west-hallway extension to the new performance venue project; trustees said the work responds to stakeholder feedback and will improve building functionality.",{"_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},5976714,"Board approves submission of FY25 requests to state for special-education and English-learner excess costs",103,3757000,3860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c&start=3757&end=3860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c/thumbnail_3757000.jpg","/articles/5976714/Iowa/Board-approves-submission-of-FY25-requests-to-state-for-special-education-and-English-learner-excess-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976714-92c93cabceccfa17744588ddf2a762b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770837309&Signature=iIT0lmO0P9DVA3H7228GkbaAGIrQozWD1DrCPh0qiuprleA4E89WqmhRC6asazqnwRkaFjUa0xsr1t-kIWstp86XEsa8KE7NbM-JIbuRHhP8nickiVMmlFXxXncB8pVGvURnp0kCGGVbkw5WxtbLf4c1p-qRyJ40z8JUjnkIBbrI71oYF80B53MZsGYs3fvlKCYB8YbA73D4P~cj2UEremMr~HcM309H68MCAy-zTQ~75oIg~xVWpsJhWDPRebhpe2thWKOpA7HdhHGsKVvgLupeyJkpJmgSAjsnyYJoQVJqhPKac0mJzC0KYVNkn9Pd0MCuXOFoEpJai9DRJr80fg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lindmar Community School District Board voted to authorize two fiscal-year 2025 requests to the state School Budget Review Committee (SBRC). One request seeks allowable growth for the special-education deficit; the other requests supplemental state assistance for English-learner excess costs.

A motion authorizing district administration to submit the allowable growth request of $4,813,953.20 for the fiscal year 2025 special-education deficit was moved and seconded; the board voted in favor and the motion carried. A board member noted the district’s special-education deficit had been larger in the prior year and that recent reductions reflected departmental work and accounting processes; staff said a fuller budget presentation would be provided in October.

The board also approved a motion authorizing submission of a modified supplemental amount request of $727,388.63 for fiscal year 2025 English-learner excess costs. That motion was moved, seconded and carried without further debate.

During discussion, board members praised district leadership and staff for actions that reduced the special-education deficit from a larger figure the prior year and said more detail will follow during the October budget presentation. District staff stressed that the requests and accounting follow standard procedures and that the October session will provide full background and reconciliations.

Both approvals authorize staff to pursue state review; final SBRC action will be at the state level and is not automatic. The district will present supporting documents and budget detail in the board’s October meeting.","The Lindmar board authorized district administration to submit two requests to the Iowa School Budget Review Committee: an allowable growth request for $4,813,953.20 for special-education deficit and a modified supplemental amount request for $727,388.63 for English-learner excess costs.",{"_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},5976717,"Lindmar district reports student assessment gains, highlights declines in postsecondary enrollment measure",979,747000,1726000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c&start=747&end=1726","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5840406-8d257ad96aa8793c7e36ac422511b21c/thumbnail_747000.jpg","/articles/5976717/Iowa/Lindmar-district-reports-student-assessment-gains-highlights-declines-in-postsecondary-enrollment-measure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5976717-5af4784d792431605fc68c9e0eace6ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1770837309&Signature=AOc5YD1kzzYrU9yBJ0na2BavMJE3i3pcWsxlxfS4-V7ubj~9~nfszSnMRssX~ro1RoC9hIIGGSLQr-sYmX3GrswI6RNcn~oBZPTAJdXeoGad6ayT0Z3j1~qR8irURhYNBy0vxXTO7z-Zobb5CBNJEFnVeFeJPi8VWyTVM8ZBPVBWs6bmvviv2NvCRk67ZhjFa7BTOSi0jVYkR5L2xQeMwiaf~QcHNAagFQLqwq0mdPoIyVDHCfthx4a3UjM-2gUhDXLmAW73m6pSMLHofw6862b9HgyQUyf7d2yt73TG-40v7yHSO9NEjLWIlLupbWb2el4~qeQCLfOJbuu81-WeAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lindmar Community School District presented its 2024–25 assessments and Conditions for Learning report to the board, summarizing test results, survey findings and college- and career-readiness indicators.

District leaders said students showed notable gains on state assessments and local measures. “Our LINMAR students went above and beyond with the state, Grant Wood AEA service area averages across all grade levels and all tests,” one presenter said, and the district’s ACT composite for 2025 was reported as 23.4.

The district emphasized why the results matter: gains in literacy, math and science reflect the district’s joint professional development and efforts to align general and special education supports. “We started that collaboration with Jenin and Special Ed. We are—our goal is to create a shared vision with inclusive learning environments where all students can thrive,” said Anne, the district’s executive director of student services.

Board members and staff highlighted several specific results. The presenters noted increases in the number of students who were not at benchmark in fall but met the benchmark by spring (districtwide percentages by building ranged from 24% to 44%). The ISASP results showed gains in ELA in several grades and higher proficiency in some math grades, and science proficiency rose in fifth, eighth and tenth grades compared with 2024.

District leaders also flagged record AP participation: 748 AP tests were administered in 2025, with 92.12% of those exams scoring a 3 or higher. Presenters contrasted the district’s AP success rate with previous statewide and global averages.

Graduation rates remained above state and national averages, and the district credited targeted programs including the Compass program for supporting students who might otherwise leave school. “There’s a lot of tricky calculations in there,” one board member said of the graduation-rate accounting, adding praise for counselors and program staff who provide alternate credit pathways.

The board discussed a drop in the metric that tracks the percentage of graduates enrolling in traditional colleges in the year after graduation — from 76% to 60% in 2024 (the presenters cited a later figure of 67% in discussion). District leaders cautioned that the National Student Clearinghouse measure counts traditional college enrollment only and does not capture registered apprenticeships, career training or other postsecondary pathways. “I think if we looked at the whole picture it’s really not as big of a decrease...we just have students choosing an alternative route that the National Clearing House doesn't recognize,” a board member said.

The Conditions for Learning survey — administered at some grade levels in 2025 — showed growth in some areas (for grades 6–8, boundaries and expectations improved) and continuing needs in others (emotional safety was identified as an area needing improvement). Staff noted that high-school participation was low because the survey invitations were emailed to older students rather than completed in class.

Board and staff said the district will continue to review curriculum and program alignment, including a cycle of curriculum reviews, course-selection practices, and targeted supports in buildings where multi-year dips appear. The board asked for further, building-level analysis and reiterated interest in combining counselor-collected exit data with Clearinghouse measures to better capture all postsecondary pathways.

District staff said the full, binded report (about 200 pages) and electronic exhibits are available to the board and public and that school improvement advisory and building teams will review the detailed pages and cohort tables in upcoming meetings.","District leaders presented the 2024–25 assessment and Conditions for Learning results, noting gains in literacy and science, record AP participation and high AP success rates, stable graduation rates, and a decline in traditional college enrollment that administrators said may reflect more students choosing career or apprenticeship pathways.","actionData","errors"]

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