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Board approves budget amendment, contracts, permits and summer projects; votes at a glance
Summary
At its regular meeting the Greene County Comm School District board approved the FY25–26 certified budget amendment, consent agenda, bus driver contract adjustments, student driving permits, fundraiser request, teacher leader contracts, a $30,526 LED bus‑barn lighting project, a $25,000 at‑risk 11–12 program, the Region 12 transit agreement, and a small policy language revision.
The Greene County Comm School District board handled routine business and several motions in a single meeting, approving a certified budget amendment, personnel consent items, multiple contracts and summer projects.
Key outcomes (votes recorded by roll call):
• 25–26 certified budget amendment: Motion approved after no public comment; administrators said the amendment provides flexibility to finish FY26 projects without exceeding the adopted budget.
• Consent agenda: Approved; included multiple hires and resignations (many coaching positions).
• Driving permits: Four student permits (Cheyenne; Macy Bills; Tyler Pope; one other) were presented and approved to allow driving for school, work and activities within statutory limits.
• Fundraiser request: A middle‑school fundraiser/dance (including fifth‑grade participation and fee‑waiver accommodations) was approved.
• Bus driver contracts: The board approved contract adjustments, including a proposed increase of $0.90/hour to the route rate and $0.40/hour to the activity rate; administration said drivers are not eligible for district insurance and receive higher hourly pay.
• Teacher leader (TLC) contracts: Two‑year teacher leader positions with a $2,000 annual stipend approved.
• Bus‑barn LED lighting: Board approved LED conversion for the bus garage not to exceed $30,526. Administrators noted the bus garage sits on a different utility territory (Midland) and therefore will not realize an Alliant incentive; estimated annual savings and a 20% incentive figure were discussed.
• At‑risk J11‑12 program funding: A full‑year program for grades 11–12 funded at $25,000; staff highlighted student work‑based learning efforts.
• Western Iowa Transit (Region 26–27 / Region 12 agreement): Approved to provide transportation services including lift‑equipped vehicles for specialized students.
• Board policy 500–501.8 revision: Minor language change approved to clarify return procedures for district‑owned property (Chromebooks, textbooks, library books, sports equipment).
Most motions were approved by roll call with affirmative votes recorded. No contested or failed motions were recorded in the transcript.
Next steps: Administration will proceed with contracted work, finalize funding allocations and report on implementation and scheduling at future meetings.
