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Board approves consent agenda items including I‑JAG MOUs, Urban Education Network membership, emergency transport agreement and contracts
Summary
After pulling several items for discussion, the board approved a multi-item consent agenda, authorized travel for West High drum majors, approved year two of I‑JAG MOUs (no district cost), renewed Urban Education Network membership ($10,750), approved an emergency transportation agreement with Durham and Linn County, an advertising contract with Varsity Group, and administrator salary increases for 2026‑27.
The Waterloo Community School District board considered and acted on a multi‑item consent agenda. After members pulled several items for discussion, the board approved the remaining consent items and then took individual action on the pulled items as follows:
- Travel: The board approved travel for West High drum majors to attend the Smith Walbridge Drum Major Academy at Eastern Illinois University (July 12–17, 2026).
- I‑JAG MOUs: The board approved year two of Iowa JAG memoranda of understanding for East High School (grades 9–12) and for Carver Academy and Bunger Middle School (grades 7–8). Administration said the district has no financial obligation this year and that outside funders have committed through 2027‑28; members discussed the value of the program and the need for data tracking and coordination with the WCC.
- Urban Education Network: The board approved renewal of Urban Education Network membership for $10,750 and discussed how the district might leverage the network to lobby jointly on special‑education funding and to connect with peer districts.
- Emergency transportation: The board approved a letter of agreement with Durham School Services and Linn County Emergency Management for emergency transportation services; discussion clarified this is a routine regional preparedness arrangement that prioritizes student transport and includes reimbursement provisions.
- Advertising contract: The board renewed an advertising services agreement with Varsity Group Marketing through June 30, 2028. Administration said Varsity Group has provided similar services since 2005, revenue is shared and the contract is expected to be cost‑neutral; board members asked about control over content and plans to revisit the arrangement when the new high school opens.
- Administrative salaries: The board approved salary increases for administrators and administrative support staff for the 2026‑27 school year.
All above items passed by vote or roll call as recorded in the meeting.
