School Board Agenda & Packet Summary – Bondurant-Farrar Community School District – July 13, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
• Organization Type: school-district
• Government Body: school-boards
• Meeting Title: Regular Meeting
• Meeting Date: 2026-07-13
• City: Bondurant
• County: Polk
• State: iowa
• Meeting Source URL: https://go.boarddocs.com/ia/bfcsd/board.nsf/public?open&id=DVSTCC76B32F&unid=CB8F45EA72CED19785258E2E0076B32F
• Meeting Listing URL: https://go.boarddocs.com/ia/bfcsd/board.nsf/public
• Public Body Website: https://www.bfschools.org/board-of-education
• Meeting Video URL: Not available
• Video Channel URL: Not available

What Community Members Should Know

The Bondurant-Farrar Community School District Board of Education's July 13, 2026 regular meeting focuses on preparing the district for the upcoming 2026-27 school year while continuing oversight of major facility investments, technology needs, personnel staffing, and district finances. Much of the formal business is contained within the consent agenda, but several significant purchases and capital-related items are scheduled for separate board action.

One of the most notable topics is continued oversight of the High School Related Arts construction project. Financial summaries show the project remains in its final stages, with approximately $8.03 million in bid package contracts and an overall projected project cost approaching $10.49 million when construction management, design services, furniture, equipment, contingencies, and owner costs are included. Remaining retainage and contingency funds indicate the project is nearing completion while still accounting for final closeout work.

The board is also expected to consider technology purchases and buildings and grounds purchases as separate action items. While the agenda identifies these purchases for roll-call votes, the available extracted materials primarily provide supporting financial and contract documentation rather than detailed descriptions of every individual purchase. The packet also includes renewal of a multi-year analytics software agreement, routine financial approvals, personnel recommendations, and open enrollment requests for the coming school year.

Operationally, district leadership reports that certified teaching positions for the 2026-27 school year have been successfully filled, although recruitment continues for several long-term substitute positions. Additional classified employees, coaches, nurses, paraeducators, and support staff are recommended for employment, reflecting continued preparation for student services before school begins.

Major Discussion and Action Items

High School Related Arts Project Financial Status

The largest long-term capital project appearing in the packet is the High School Related Arts Project. The construction summary documents numerous completed bid packages covering masonry, roofing, structural work, electrical systems, elevators, flooring, glass, fire protection, and construction management.

Current figures show approximately $8.03 million in bid package contracts after approved change orders. The overall projected project cost, including construction management, owner costs, design services, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inspections, permits, and contingencies, is approximately $10.49 million. Most contracts appear substantially complete, with relatively small retainage balances remaining, indicating the project is entering final closeout rather than major construction.

For taxpayers and families, this report demonstrates continued oversight of one of the district's most significant recent capital investments.

Technology Purchases

Technology purchases are listed as a separate roll-call action item rather than being included within the consent agenda. Separating these purchases indicates the board intends to individually review and approve them.

The packet also contains a renewal proposal from Frontline Education for its Analytics Solution powered by Forecast5. The proposed subscription provides analytical and financial planning software for up to five users.

The three-year pricing schedule includes:

• Year 1 (2026-27): $16,427.49
• Year 2 (2027-28): $16,920.31
• Year 3 (2028-29): $17,258.72

The agreement supports district financial analytics and budgeting capabilities used by district administration.

Buildings and Grounds Purchases

Buildings and grounds purchases are also scheduled as a separate roll-call vote. The agenda structure suggests the board wishes to review these facility-related expenditures independently from routine purchasing.

Although the extracted packet does not fully describe every proposed purchase, the timing aligns with summer maintenance and preparation for the upcoming academic year, when districts commonly complete facility improvements before students return.

Personnel Recommendations for the 2026-27 School Year

Human Resources provides a substantial staffing update.

The packet includes:

• Two resignations.
• Multiple recommendations for new hires.
• Employee transfers and compensation updates.
• Coaching appointments.
• Nursing and special education staffing.
• Paraeducator additions.
• Building substitute teachers.

Among notable recommendations are new school nurses, junior high athletic coaches, special education personnel, and multiple paraeducators serving the Intermediate School.

District administration reports an important operational milestone: all certified teaching positions are filled for the upcoming school year. Recruitment efforts continue for several long-term substitute positions following a successful classified job fair that attracted roughly 30 applicants.

Open Enrollment Requests

The consent agenda includes approval of open enrollment applications for the 2026-27 school year.

The packet documents multiple incoming students transferring from neighboring districts including North Polk, Southeast Polk, Baxter, and Ankeny, along with several students requesting transfers out of Bondurant-Farrar to Prairie City, Southeast Polk, and Saydel.

These enrollment changes influence district planning, staffing, transportation, and state funding calculations.

Finance Committee Report

The Superintendent Advisory Committee provides a Finance report for board review.

While the extracted materials contain limited narrative discussion of committee recommendations, the packet includes extensive supporting financial documentation through invoice listings, contracts, and project summaries that allow the board to review district expenditures alongside committee oversight.

Financial Matters

Several meaningful financial items appear throughout the packet.

The largest continuing financial commitment is the High School Related Arts Project, whose projected total cost is approximately $10.49 million after accounting for construction contracts, construction management, design services, owner contingency, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inspections, permits, and other owner costs.

The Frontline Education analytics software renewal represents a recurring operational expenditure beginning at $16,427.49 during the first contract year, increasing modestly over three years.

The packet also includes an invoice from Piper Sandler totaling $100,710 for financial advisory services associated with bond financing activities. The invoice includes advisory work, official statement preparation, reimbursement for municipal advisor counsel, and related financing support.

Routine financial approvals include prepaid invoice listings covering general fund, activity fund, purchasing card transactions, athletics, instructional supplies, employee reimbursements, transportation, communications, and operational expenses. While individually numerous, these represent standard district business rather than new policy initiatives.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

No major board policy revisions or governance changes are prominently presented within the accessible packet.

Governance activities primarily consist of approving routine consent agenda items, reviewing reports, authorizing purchases, and considering personnel recommendations.

The packet also includes the district's Vision Statement, Educational Objectives, and Educational Philosophy, reaffirming long-standing commitments to academic achievement, student safety, equity, research-based instruction, community partnerships, and lifelong learning.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

Several informational reports provide operational updates.

The Human Resources report summarizes hiring progress ahead of the school year, highlights successful recruitment efforts, and confirms full staffing for certified teaching positions.

The construction cost summary provides detailed tracking of project budgets, approved change orders, retainage, and projected final costs for the High School Related Arts Project.

The Finance Advisory Committee report offers board oversight of district financial matters supported by accompanying purchasing and contract documentation.

The packet also includes the district's educational philosophy and vision materials, reinforcing strategic priorities and organizational goals.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

Personnel recommendations include coaches, nurses, paraeducators, substitutes, food service, custodial staff, and special education personnel.

Reported resignations include:

• Assistant Varsity Volleyball.
• Intermediate paraeducator.

Recommended hires include:

• Junior High Head Boys Basketball.
• Junior High School Nurse.
• Anderson School Nurse.
• Multiple Intermediate paraeducators.
• Building substitute teachers.
• Junior High Assistant Volleyball.
• Junior High Head Football.
• Assistant Varsity Girls Cross Country.
• Strategic I Special Education teacher.

Employee changes include compensation updates for food service and custodial personnel and an updated cross-country coaching assignment.

These staffing actions help ensure schools are operationally prepared before the beginning of the 2026-27 school year.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

Facilities remain a major area of board oversight.

The High School Related Arts Project continues progressing toward completion with numerous construction packages effectively complete or nearing final closeout. Remaining retainage reflects final inspections and project completion rather than major ongoing construction.

Buildings and grounds purchases scheduled for board approval likely support facility readiness before students return.

Construction-related purchasing card expenses also show relatively small operational purchases supporting installation of public address systems and athletic camera equipment.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

The meeting agenda includes an opportunity for public comment during communications from the public.

Residents wishing to address the board are instructed to:

• Complete a request form before the meeting.
• Sign the meeting attendance sheet.
• State the topic they wish to discuss.

Board procedures generally allow speakers up to three minutes each, with total public participation typically limited to approximately 30 minutes, subject to adjustment by the board president when multiple speakers are present.

No separate statutory public hearings are identified in the accessible packet.

Community Impact

Students and families may benefit from the district entering the school year with certified teaching positions fully staffed, additional support personnel hired, and continued investment in instructional facilities.

Employees are directly affected through new hiring recommendations, coaching appointments, wage updates, and staffing adjustments.

Taxpayers have an interest in continued oversight of the district's major construction investment, recurring technology expenditures, and bond-related financial services.

Athletic programs, arts programs, and instructional departments continue receiving operational support through routine purchasing, facility improvements, and staffing.

Families considering enrollment may also be affected by the district's continued approval of open enrollment requests from neighboring districts.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

• What technology purchases are included in the separate board action item?
• Which buildings and grounds purchases are highest priority before school begins?
• Is the High School Related Arts Project expected to remain within its overall budget?
• How much owner contingency funding remains available for the project?
• What long-term benefits will the Frontline analytics software provide district decision-making?
• How many long-term substitute positions remain unfilled?
• How are open enrollment trends affecting classroom capacity?
• What construction work remains before the Related Arts project reaches final completion?
• Are additional capital projects anticipated during the coming school year?
• How will the board monitor costs associated with remaining construction closeout activities?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• July 13, 2026: Board considers technology purchases, buildings and grounds purchases, consent agenda, personnel actions, and open enrollment approvals.
• 2026-27 School Year: Approved personnel recommendations and open enrollment decisions become effective for the upcoming academic year.
• July 1, 2026: Proposed first year of the Frontline analytics subscription begins.
• Future board meetings: Continued monitoring of construction closeout, project finances, staffing, and operational readiness is expected.

Key Takeaways

• The board is preparing for the 2026-27 school year through staffing, purchasing, and operational decisions.
• Technology purchases require separate board approval.
• Buildings and grounds purchases are also scheduled for individual board action.
• The High School Related Arts Project remains the district's largest ongoing capital investment.
• Projected total costs are approximately $10.49 million including owner costs and construction management.
• Certified teaching positions are fully staffed for the upcoming school year.
• Recruitment continues for several long-term substitute positions.
• Multiple coaches, nurses, paraeducators, and support staff are recommended for employment.
• Open enrollment requests include both incoming and outgoing students for 2026-27.
• The district is considering a three-year renewal of Frontline Education's Forecast5 analytics platform.
• Routine financial approvals include prepaid invoices and purchasing card expenditures.
• Public comment opportunities remain available during the regular board meeting.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://go.boarddocs.com/ia/bfcsd/board.nsf/public?open&id=DVSTCC76B32F&unid=CB8F45EA72CED19785258E2E0076B32F
• Meeting listing: https://go.boarddocs.com/ia/bfcsd/board.nsf/public
• Public body website: https://www.bfschools.org/board-of-education
• Meeting video: Not available
• Video channel: Not available

About the Public Body

• Name: Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
• Organization type: school-district
• Government body: school-boards
• Location: Bondurant, iowa
• County: Polk
• Provider: boarddocs

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