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Franklin Field construction is progressing on schedule, with turf installation planned for the coming week and track work expected to start in about three weeks, a project representative told the Marshalltown Community School District board on Sept. 15.
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A member of Citizens for Community Improvement told the Marshalltown board Sept. 15 she is collecting signatures for a petition that calls for fully funding public schools and capping or eliminating private school vouchers.
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Two teachers reported to the Marshalltown board Sept. 15 on district-supported professional learning and a classroom research project funded through teacher-quality or administrative programs.
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District GEAR UP coordinators told the board Sept. 15 that the class of 2029 had broad college- and career-exposure last year and that multiple visits and advising events are planned this year; students described visits as helpful for first-generation and low-income students.
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The Marshalltown Board approved 36 salary lane movements for the 2025–26 year at a cost to the district of just over $182,000; the district historically budgets about $200,000 annually for lane changes.
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The board approved the consent agenda including personnel updates, multiple interagency agreements, technology disposals and a donation of teacher support boxes to Hoagland Elementary; the motion passed 7-0.
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The Marshalltown Community School District board approved TRIO Talent Search and Upward Bound overnight field trips and heard a graduate describe how TRIO helped with the college process; the motion passed unanimously.
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The board approved revisions to the district attendance policy to add military, funeral and wedding excuses and removed a requirement for certified mail in chronic absenteeism notices, citing changes in state law (Senate File 277).
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The Marshalltown Community School District board approved buying a 2026 Ford F-250 and a 2025 Chrysler Pacifica to replace worn vehicles used for specialized student transportation; purchases will be paid from the district's PPEL fund.
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The district approved buying two matching serving lines for Linehan Intermediate School after a cold unit became irreparable; the board chose the lowest bid and confirmed existing service provider will continue maintenance.