CAL Board of Education Packet Summary — August 17, 2026
Meeting Overview
The CAL Board of Education Regular Meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM at CAL CSD CELL, 1441 Gull Ave, Latimer, Iowa. The packet outlines agenda items for board review, including consent items, reports, new business, discussion topics, and the next scheduled meeting.
Key Items on the Agenda
Consent Agenda
The board is scheduled to consider approval of the consent agenda as presented. Items listed for review include:
- Approval of the minutes from the July 21, 2026, CAL Board of Education Regular Meeting.
- Monthly financial reports, including July 2026 bank reconciliations, cash statement, and three-year comparison materials.
- The August 2026 summary list of bills.
- A personnel report for board approval.
- An open enrollment request for Chandler Miller, a kindergarten student transferring in from Hampton-Dumont, noted as meeting the deadline.
Reports and District Updates
Transportation and Maintenance
The packet includes a transportation report noting that no repairs were needed in July.
The maintenance report lists completed and ongoing facility work, including:
- Paint touch-ups and painting of remodeled rooms.
- Disposal of metal and garbage.
- Carpet and rug shampooing throughout the building.
- Cleaning of rooms from ceiling to floor.
- Hallway waxing.
- Completion of a new kitchen epoxy floor.
- Installation progress for student kitchen tables and a dishwasher.
- New lockers installed and awaiting hardware to anchor them.
- A new roof scheduled to be completed during the week of the meeting.
- Sixth-grade flooring expected to be completed in September.
- Fifth-grade carpet work scheduled for completion.
- Kitchen appliances scheduled to be returned to place.
Principal’s Report
The principal’s report highlights district activities and upcoming events connected to school operations and community engagement.
Topics in the packet include:
- A focus on child and staff well-being, attendance, and community engagement.
- Busy in-person registration activities.
- A newspaper article regarding the Cub Cadet Building move.
- Kindergarten Park Date activities.
- New teacher orientation for Davis Churchman and Ellie Weaver.
- An upcoming Open House scheduled for Wednesday from 11–7, with PTO planning a free-will donation meal and games.
- A staff breakfast and upcoming all-staff breakfast.
- A PTO golf tournament scheduled for August 29.
The report also outlines professional development plans, including classroom management and behavior training, collaboration time, and continued work toward academic and instructional goals.
New Business
Cub Cadet Parent Handbook
The agenda includes consideration of the Cub Cadet Parent Handbook for the 2026–2027 school year. The packet includes the revised handbook document for board review.
Emergency Operations Plan
The board is scheduled to consider the CAL Emergency Operations Plan for 2026–2027.
The packet states that school districts are required to maintain a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan addressing prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery for school emergencies. The packet notes that this year’s updates are minor and include updated emergency contact names and a terminology change from “School Level Crisis Team” to “Building Safety Team.”
Virtual Snow Days for 2026–2027
The agenda includes a proposed plan to transition snow days and other no-school days to remote learning.
The packet states that no changes were made to the plan for 2026–2027 other than a minor title change, and supporting materials are provided for board review.
School Improvement Advisory Committee Membership
The board is scheduled to consider approval of School Improvement Advisory Committee membership.
The packet describes the committee as an ad-hoc committee of the School Board and lists individuals requested to serve on the committee.
Policy and Governance Items
The agenda includes second readings and proposed approval of multiple board policies covering areas such as:
- Board elections and conflict of interest.
- Board officer responsibilities.
- Meeting notice requirements.
- Employment policies.
- Open enrollment procedures.
- Student conduct and student expression.
- Special education and instructional programs.
- Technology and data security.
- Financial management and purchasing.
- Records management.
- Public participation and public examination of records.
The packet also includes first readings of additional policy items, including regulations and exhibits related to gifted and talented programming and stock prescription medication supply.
Discussion Items
The board is scheduled to discuss several topics:
The agenda includes a discussion item regarding PTO golf hole sponsorship.
Joint Board Meeting
The agenda includes a discussion item regarding a joint board meeting.
Board Vacancy
The board will discuss the process for filling the board seat that will become vacant as a result of Director Joe Campell’s resignation.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Items scheduled for board review include:
- Proposed approval of updated operational documents, including the Emergency Operations Plan and virtual snow day plan.
- Policy updates covering governance, student programs, financial procedures, and district operations.
- Facility progress updates, including roofing, flooring, kitchen improvements, and building maintenance.
- Discussion of the process for addressing an upcoming board vacancy.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the CAL CELL.
