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Superintendent Clint told the board the district met a $1.5 million budget-reduction target for FY26, plans an enrollment study focused on declining kindergarten cohorts, will pursue a perception survey through Collaborate Muscatine and announced a transition of the district’s mobile food pantry to a local church site.
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Muscatine High School presented certificates and diploma stickers to seniors and juniors who earned the Iowa Seal of Biliteracy; staff said 35 students tested this year and 22 earned the seal across several languages, including a student who earned it in Spanish and Chinese.
Iowa / School Districts / Muscatine Comm School District
The Muscatine Community School District board approved adopting Eureka Math Squared for grades 6–8 and Reveal (with ALEKS) for grades 9–12 and authorized purchase and professional development totaling $528,374.64.
Iowa / School Districts / Muscatine Comm School District
The board approved a collective-bargaining agreement between Muscatine Community School District and AFSCME Local 1560 covering secretarial, clerical, aide and paraeducator units.
Iowa / School Districts / Muscatine Comm School District
The board opened a public hearing on the FY25 budget, received no oral or written comments, closed the hearing, and approved an amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget as presented.
Iowa / School Districts / Muscatine Comm School District
District staff presented a simplified community‑use policy on April 14 that reduces user categories, introduces hourly practice and event fees, and requires feeder programs to reapply under clarified criteria.
Iowa / School Districts / Muscatine Comm School District
Consultants from Mississippi Bend presented a program review of English‑learner services that praised classroom practice and student growth while recommending systematic use of ELPA21 data, more targeted professional development, and clearer newcomer supports.
Iowa / School Districts / Muscatine Comm School District
The board certified a $87,039,673 FY26 budget with a $13.92138 levy rate, approved collective bargaining agreements with teacher and support unions, confirmed pay adjustments, and approved health and dental plan rates; the consent agenda included appointment of Jen Fridley as director of student services.
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District presenters reviewed the annual District Career and Academic Plan, highlighting internships, registered apprenticeships, partnerships with local employers and FAFSA completion rates for the senior class.
Iowa / School Districts / Muscatine Comm School District
Board approved the consent agenda and a resolution to levy property taxes for fiscal 2025–2026 under Iowa Code section 257.14. District staff heard a presentation from Municipal Collections of America about recovering outstanding student and district fees using state setoff and fee assessments.