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Board approves instructional support levy hearing date and multiple capital and contract items
Summary
At its January meeting the board set a public hearing for Feb. 9, 2026 on continuing a five‑year instructional support levy, and approved a negotiation team, Adams Elementary chiller replacement ($402,970), Central Band/Orchestra HVAC upgrades ($574,280), an Alltown transportation contract extension, retraction and rebid of a Central High tennis court resurfacing award, and routine consent agenda items.
The board approved several motions during the meeting after discussion and brief questions from members. Key actions are listed below.
Instructional support levy public hearing and resolution: Director Boston moved and the board approved a resolution setting a public hearing on Feb. 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program under Code of Iowa sections 257.18–257.21. Staff said the levy typically generates just over $7 million annually for the district; the resolution authorizes notice for a five‑year participation period beginning FY 2028. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with the directors present recorded as voting “Yes.”
Negotiation team: The board approved the spring 2026 negotiation team as presented (voice vote).
Capital projects: The board approved the Adams Elementary chiller replacement with Trane…
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