Votes at a glance: Linn‑Mar board approves FY26 budget, schedules bond hearing for indoor activity center

The Linn‑Mar Community School District Board of Directors voted on multiple agenda items at its April 28 meeting. Key votes included adoption of the FY2026 certified budget, approval of policy second readings, and a resolution to set a public hearing on proposed school infrastructure sales‑tax revenue bonds.

Votes and outcomes (selected): - Certified budget for FY2025–26: approved by roll call (Yes: Director Buckholtz; Director Foss; Director Mansoor; Director Morey; Director Thomas; Director Walker; President Lyle Lancaster). - Second reading of policy recommendations (Exhibit 801.1): motion approved by voice vote. - Resolution fixing the date to hold a public hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $31,000,000 in SAVE (school infrastructure sales‑tax) revenue bonds for construction and furnishing of a new indoor activity center and renovation projects: motion carried by roll call (unanimous). The hearing was scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, May 12 in the boardroom of the Educational Leadership Center. Board members clarified the vote only sets a hearing and does not commit spending or issuance of bonds. - Approval to set a public hearing for the amended certified budget for FY25: motion carried; public hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. May 12. - Open enrollment requests and fundraising requests presented on the consent agenda: approved. - Consent agenda (including three retirements): approved.

Why it matters: the bond‑hearing resolution permits the board to solicit public comment and then decide whether to proceed with bond authorization; the certified budget adoption sets the district’s maximum tax rate and spending plan for FY2026.

Ending: Several routine operational approvals were handled on the consent agenda; items requiring public input (bond issuance and any budget amendments) were set for May 12 public hearings.