School Board Agenda & Packet Summary – Charles City Community School District – July 13, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: Charles City Community School District
• Organization Type: school-district
• Government Body: school-boards
• Meeting Title: Regular
• Meeting Date: 2026-07-13
• City: Charles City
• County: Floyd County
• State: iowa
• Meeting Source URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031454&MID=31649
• Meeting Listing URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36031454
• Public Body Website: https://charlescityschools.org/en-US/school-board-71369ec0
• Meeting Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/@CharlesCityCSD/streams
• Video Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYpN6pXPd7DrT4Ar_7HsSGQ

What Community Members Should Know

The Charles City Community School District Board of Directors met on July 13, 2026, for a regular board meeting focused on preparing for the 2026-2027 school year, reviewing district finances, approving operational agreements, considering major financing actions, and updating policies. The meeting agenda included a significant infrastructure financing discussion involving approximately $3.07 million in School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax (SAVE) Revenue Bonds.

The board reviewed and approved a broad group of annual agreements and operational items supporting district services. These included educational partnerships, special education funding arrangements, preschool services, nursing program collaboration, professional development, facilities agreements, and employee-related documents for the upcoming school year.

Personnel decisions were also part of the meeting, including new hires, resignations, contract amendments, coaching and activity assignments, and staffing updates. The district approved appointments for classroom teachers, instructional assistants, administrative support, and extracurricular positions while adjusting several employee contracts for the 2026-2027 school year.

The board also addressed future planning items, including revised school calendars, updated health curriculum materials, policy revisions, and upcoming facilities discussions. Superintendent updates highlighted summer improvement work and preparation for future facilities conversations.

Major Discussion and Action Items

School Infrastructure Sales Tax Bonds and Financing

A major action item involved financing proposals for approximately $3,070,000 in School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2026. The board considered financing proposals reviewed by district leadership, the board secretary, and Piper Sandler, the district’s placement agent. The board also considered a resolution directing the sale of the bonds.

The financing action is connected to district infrastructure funding supported by SAVE revenue. The board separately approved an agreement for Piper Sandler to serve as dissemination agent and approved Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as bond counsel for the transaction.

Community members may want to follow future announcements about how the bond proceeds will be used, project timelines, and the effect of the financing on district facilities planning.

Redemption of Existing SAVE Bonds

The board considered a resolution authorizing redemption of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021. This action directs notice regarding the redemption process.

Bond refinancing and redemption actions are part of district financial management and may affect future debt obligations, interest costs, and long-term infrastructure planning.

2026-2027 School Calendar Changes

The board reviewed proposed changes to the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars. The district explained that changes to high school semester ending dates were being considered because Iowa created a second student count date on January 15, which could negatively affect district funding without calendar adjustments.

The board planned a calendar hearing for August 10, 2026, to gather input before further action. The issue is particularly important because calendar structure can affect students, families, graduation timing, alternative programs, and district funding calculations.

Updated Health Curriculum Purchase

The board considered approval of a new high school health curriculum, Essential Health Skills for High School, published by Goodheart-Willcox. The proposed purchase price was $4,999.44, funded through the district’s general fund.

The district stated that the curriculum is intended to support state-required health education standards and will serve every student graduating from Charles City High School.

Annual Agreements and Educational Partnerships

The board approved several agreements supporting district operations for the 2026-2027 school year. These included:

• A maintenance agreement with NIACC Charles City Center.
• A shared ELL teacher agreement with Nashua Plainfield.
• Learning Connection program agreements with Floyd County and other partners.
• A Life Lab agreement.
• An agreement with Central Preschool.
• A NIACC Nursing Program agreement.
• A special education support services funding transfer agreement.
• A CLSD Grant Scope of Work with Compass PD LLC.
• A lease agreement with First Congregational Church for Carrie Lane.
• A shared librarian agreement with RRMR.

These agreements allow the district to maintain specialized services, educational opportunities, and operational support through partnerships.

Personnel and Staffing Decisions

The board approved multiple personnel actions for the upcoming school year. New appointments included Elizabeth Mathers as a fourth-grade teacher, Michelle Sweet as administrative assistant, Angelique Boucher and Beth Luttrell as instructional assistants, Ammie Joslin as library aide/study hall supervisor, and several extracurricular assignments.

The board also approved resignations, including instructional and coaching positions, and amended contracts for employees receiving changes in educational level, extended days, salary amounts, or assignment status.

Policy Review and Governance Updates

The board conducted first readings of numerous policy updates covering governance, employees, student conduct, attendance, records, technology, purchasing, financial management, and other district procedures.

The board also considered rescinding several policies identified through Iowa Association of School Boards policy recommendations, including policies related to truancy regulations and certain education program policies.

Financial Matters

The consent agenda included June bills, June financial reports, budget comparisons, hot lunch revenue comparisons, and activity fund balance information.

The board’s most significant financial action was the consideration of approximately $3.07 million in SAVE bonds for school infrastructure purposes. Related professional service agreements included Piper Sandler as dissemination agent and Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as bond counsel.

The district also approved a $4,999.44 health curriculum purchase from the general fund and approved multiple annual agreements supporting educational services and operations.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

The board reviewed a large package of policy revisions during first reading. Topics included board governance, employee practices, student rights and responsibilities, attendance, records access, technology use, purchasing procedures, financial controls, and public records.

The board also approved resolutions connected to bond financing and bond redemption. These actions represent formal steps in managing district debt and infrastructure funding.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

Superintendent reporting included updates on summer projects and plans for a future facilities meeting in August. The superintendent noted that summer work had been underway to improve the high school and that additional discussion would occur after project updates were available.

The superintendent also shared information about student participation in the Floyd County Fair, including scheduled livestock and project events during the week of July 14-19, 2026.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

Personnel actions prepared the district for the 2026-2027 school year through hiring, resignations, contract amendments, and extracurricular assignments. The approved personnel report included classroom, support staff, coaching, and activity positions.

The district also approved the FY27 Employee Handbook, providing updated employment guidance for district staff.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

The district is preparing for continued facilities planning. The superintendent reported that an August facilities meeting would be scheduled to discuss completed summer projects and improvements made at the high school.

Infrastructure financing through SAVE bonds is expected to support district capital planning. Additional project details were not specified in the accessible packet material.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

The board scheduled a calendar hearing for August 10, 2026, related to proposed revisions for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school calendars.

The meeting also included a standard public comment period where community members could address the board on matters within district authority. Speakers were asked to provide their name and contact information and limit comments to three minutes.

Community Impact

Residents and taxpayers should pay attention to the district’s infrastructure financing decisions, including how SAVE bond proceeds will support future district needs.

Students and families may be affected by calendar changes, curriculum updates, staffing decisions, and continued partnerships supporting educational programs.

Employees may be affected by updated contracts, the employee handbook, staffing changes, and revised district policies.

Community organizations and partner agencies may be affected by agreements involving preschool services, Floyd County programs, NIACC partnerships, and shared educational services.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

1. What specific infrastructure projects will be funded through the approximately $3.07 million SAVE bond issue?
2. What is the expected timeline for projects supported by the bond financing?
3. How will the revised school calendar affect students, families, and district funding?
4. What changes are included in the updated health curriculum?
5. How will educational partnerships with NIACC, Floyd County, and other organizations improve student services?
6. What policy updates will have the greatest effect on students, families, or employees?
7. What summer improvement projects were completed at the high school?
8. How will the district monitor the financial impact of bond obligations?
9. What services are supported through the Learning Connection agreements?
10. When will the board make final decisions on calendar changes?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• July 13, 2026: Regular board meeting held.
• August 10, 2026: Scheduled board meeting and calendar hearing regarding revised school calendars.
• August 2026: Superintendent indicated a facilities meeting would be scheduled to review summer project work and future planning.
• 2026-2027 School Year: Approved staffing, agreements, curriculum updates, and operational contracts begin.

Key Takeaways

• Charles City Community School District considered approximately $3.07 million in SAVE bond financing for infrastructure purposes.
• The board approved steps involving Piper Sandler and Ahlers & Cooney related to bond issuance.
• The district is reviewing school calendar changes because of Iowa student count date changes.
• A calendar hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2026.
• The board approved a new high school health curriculum costing $4,999.44.
• Multiple educational partnerships were approved for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Personnel actions included new hires, resignations, and contract amendments.
• Summer facilities improvements were discussed, with more updates planned.
• The board reviewed a broad package of policy updates.
• The district continues planning for future operational and infrastructure needs.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031454&MID=31649
• Meeting listing: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36031454
• Public body website: https://charlescityschools.org/en-US/school-board-71369ec0
• Meeting video: https://www.youtube.com/@CharlesCityCSD/streams
• Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYpN6pXPd7DrT4Ar_7HsSGQ

About the Public Body

• Name: Charles City Community School District
• Organization type: school-district
• Government body: school-boards
• Location: Charles City, iowa
• County: Floyd County
• Provider: simbli

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