District leaders told the Linn‑Mar board on Oct. 7 that most grade‑level test scores have recovered toward pre‑pandemic levels, the FAST screener showed in‑year gains across K‑6 buildings, and the Conditions for Learning survey may become optional — potentially weakening a key planning measure.
After public comments calling for theatre repairs and more action on inclusion following a homecoming incident, the Linn‑Mar board appointed Midhat Mansoor to a vacant seat by voice vote and administered the oath.
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The Lindmar board approved an amendment to OPN Architects' agreement to add a west-hallway extension to the new performance venue project; trustees said the work responds to stakeholder feedback and will improve building functionality.
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The board approved Rastgy Construction Inc. (low bidder) to replace and upgrade concrete for accessibility at Indian Creek Elementary, work slated to start within weeks and finish by Dec. 1; district said the project will be paid from voter-approved PEPL funds and will improve access to playground areas.
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District leaders presented the 2024–25 assessment and Conditions for Learning results, noting gains in literacy and science, record AP participation and high AP success rates, stable graduation rates, and a decline in traditional college enrollment that administrators said may reflect more students choosing career or apprenticeship pathways.
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The board approved an engagement letter with France Law Group to enroll the district in the class action arising from a prior PowerSchool data breach; district counsel said enrollment is at no cost to the district and will allow the district to participate in a mass-action filing planned for December.
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The Lindmar board authorized district administration to submit two requests to the Iowa School Budget Review Committee: an allowable growth request for $4,813,953.20 for special-education deficit and a modified supplemental amount request for $727,388.63 for English-learner excess costs.
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The Linn‑Mar Community School District board accepted a $10 million sales‑tax revenue bond bid and approved a separate resolution authorizing issuance of about $31 million in sales‑tax bonds to fund an indoor activity center, with a $1 million debt service reserve and a timetable to close in June.
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The Linn‑Mar Board approved a series of salary package increases for several employee groups for fiscal 2025–26, including an 8.55% package for the Secretarial and Education Assistant Association intended to raise student support associates and special‑education assistants to up to $17 per hour.
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The Venture Academics advisory report said enrollment had climbed to 388 students and the program is converting three strands to year‑long offerings to accommodate scheduling needs for upperclassmen. The committee recommended preview days, better counselor information flow, and a student ambassador program.