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Linn‑Mar board approves roof plans, staff bonuses and gifts in unanimous votes
Summary
At its Jan. 20 meeting the Linn‑Mar Community School District Board of Directors adopted the agenda and approved plans for the Excelsior Middle School roof, accepted a donated adaptive tricycle for Hazel Point Intermediate, and authorized a one‑time retention bonus for student support associates; all motions passed by voice vote.
The Linn‑Mar Community School District Board of Directors unanimously approved a series of routine and program items at its Jan. 20 meeting, including plans for a middle‑school roof replacement, acceptance of a classroom gift and a one‑time retention bonus for student support associates.
The board opened by adopting the meeting agenda by voice vote; President Lowell Lancaster called for the motion and the board recorded all votes in favor. The board then heard a public hearing on plans and specifications for the Excelsior Middle School roof replacement and — with no public speakers — closed the hearing before voting to approve the plans and specifications as presented (Exhibit 801.1).
The board also approved acceptance of a Rifton R130 adaptive tricycle donated to the Hazel Point Intermediate special education program with a stated value of $3,265, listed under district policy for gifts and bequests. Later in new business the board approved a one‑time retention bonus of $500 for current and newly hired student support associates who are employed by the district from March 3, 2025, through June 4, 2025, with payment on the July 3, 2025 paycheck.
Other routine business handled by voice vote included approval of the consent agenda and adjournment. Where individual votes were not recorded roll call, meeting minutes reflect the motions passed by the board with no recorded opposing votes.
Votes at a glance
- Adoption of the agenda: Motion carried by voice vote (all in favor; no opposition recorded). Motion moved and seconded (movers/second: recorded in meeting minutes as Barry and Britt). Outcome: approved. - Excelsior Middle School roof replacement plans and specifications (Exhibit 801.1): Approved by voice vote after public hearing closed. Outcome: approved. - Acceptance of gift — Rifton R130 adaptive trike (Hazel Point Intermediate special education): Approved by voice vote. Donor listed in minutes as Becky Lutgan Gardner. Value listed: $3,265. Outcome: approved. - Student support associate retention bonus — one‑time $500 for eligible SSAs employed 03/03/2025–06/04/2025, paid 07/03/2025: Approved by voice vote. Outcome: approved. - Consent agenda (items listed in meeting packet): Approved by voice vote. Outcome: approved. - Motion to adjourn: Approved by voice vote. Outcome: approved.
The board did not record individual roll‑call tallies in the public portions of the transcript; motions were carried by voice vote and recorded in the minutes as approved.
