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Sidney Community School District board approves budget guarantee, contracts and personnel changes
Summary
At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Sidney Community School District Board unanimously approved a Budget Guarantee Resolution under Iowa Code 257.14, authorized several contracts (drivers education, iJAG, fair partnership, special education), accepted multiple resignations and heard routine school reports.
The Sidney Community School District Board of Directors voted unanimously on Feb. 10 to adopt a Budget Guarantee Resolution and to approve a set of contracts and personnel moves, while hearing routine building and activity reports.
The Budget Guarantee Resolution authorizes the district to levy property tax for fiscal year 2025–2026 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14 of the Code of Iowa. Director Megan Franks moved approval and Director Darynn Ruiz seconded; the motion carried 5 ayes to 0 nays.
Board members also approved a drivers education contract and fee schedule specifying instructor and student fees (instructor $225; regular $300; reduced $250; out-of-district $350). Vice President Justin Travis moved approval; Director Teresa Graham seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Other contracts and program approvals carried on unanimous votes. The board approved participation in iJAG for the 2025–2026 school year, a 2025 fair partnership agreement with Fremont County Extension, and Special Education contracts with Fremont Mills Community School District. Each motion passed 5–0.
The board accepted resignations and retirements for several employees: Eva Seering (custodial), Sergio Rodriguez (assistant baseball coach), Kathy Johnson (teacher), Janice Shanno (teacher), and Tim Lemrick (Transportation Director). The personnel resignations were approved by motion of Vice President Justin Travis with a second from Director Darynn Ruiz and a recorded tally of 5 ayes to 0 nays.
Superintendent Michael Brown reported on bills moving through the state legislature and mentioned a proposed 2% SSA (Supplemental State Aid) increase; he and Board Secretary Bailey McNees said they will begin the budget process at an upcoming conference. Building leaders provided routine reports: Elementary Principal Shannon Wehling described the Cowboy Connections Kindness project and upcoming professional development at East Mills; Secondary Principal Kimberly Payne reported on staffing and granted a request for a special play practice on March 19; maintenance staff reported progress on work orders and outreach for quotes to address elementary building issues; Activities Director Mr. Lang updated the board on athletics and auditions; and Transportation Director Tim Lemrick reported the arrival of a Special Education lift bus.
The board set the budget calendar: a regular meeting on March 17, a first public hearing on March 31, and a second budget hearing and regular meeting on April 23. The meeting closed with recognition of student achievements, including Special Olympics competitors and athletic milestones, and adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
What’s next: the board will proceed with the budget process and hold the scheduled public hearings in March and April.
