The Clear Creek Amana Community School District Board Meeting on June 17, 2026 focused on ongoing district operations, major facility projects, financial planning, technology purchases, curriculum decisions, and preparations for the upcoming school year. The meeting included presentations, administrative reports, and multiple action items related to district services and infrastructure.
A major focus of discussion was the district’s high school and middle school additions and renovation projects. The board received updates on construction progress and heard introductions from the Shive-Hattery project team supporting the work. The discussion emphasized maintaining communication with families and the community as construction activities affect school spaces and daily operations.
The district reported that work has started on the middle school and high school projects. Construction teams were continuing preparations and monitoring weather impacts. The district also discussed related facility projects, including roof replacement work and coordination with the City of Tiffin regarding nearby road construction and possible temporary access impacts.
The board reviewed several financial and operational matters. These included the preliminary FY2027 aid and levy certification, technology purchases, equipment protection coverage, and agreements supporting district facilities. The finance update noted that the final projected property tax rate was adjusted from the estimated certified budget amount.
The board also discussed athletics and student activities. Administrators highlighted successful spring sports seasons, summer athletic performance, state qualifiers, and continued monitoring of conference changes involving future WaMaC membership. The district also reviewed handbooks and planned additional review before bringing the activities and athletics handbook forward.
Several purchases and contracts were presented for board consideration, including technology upgrades, equipment breakdown coverage, construction documentation services, mowing services, and curriculum resources. These items were connected to maintaining district operations, supporting instruction, and managing long-term costs.
Facility operations remained an important topic. Questions were raised about baseball and softball field improvements, drainage concerns, landscaping, net repairs, and completed improvements such as the concession area. Staff reported that several issues were either resolved or scheduled for follow-up after athletic seasons.
The meeting also provided updates on future work. Residents should continue watching for construction milestones, future handbook approvals, curriculum decisions, athletic facility improvements, and additional financial updates as the district moves into the 2026-27 school year.
Major Discussion and Action Items
High School and Middle School Additions and Renovations
The board discussed progress on the district’s high school and middle school additions and renovation project. The project team introduced itself and discussed its role in design support, documentation, and coordination.
The team described previous involvement with district projects and emphasized maintaining communication throughout construction. Board discussion reflected community interest in understanding construction activity, equipment movement, and project timelines.
Staff reported that the project had broken ground. Weather conditions had affected construction pace, but teams were continuing work.
The project affects students, families, staff, and visitors who use the affected facilities. Continued updates are expected as construction progresses.
Facilities Master Planning Presentation
The board received a presentation from the Master Facilities Committee regarding facilities planning. The presentation was listed as part of the meeting agenda with supporting facilities master plan materials.
The discussion focused on long-term facility needs and planning considerations for district buildings.
Building Projects Update
The district provided a building projects update covering multiple active projects.
Roof replacement work at Clear Creek was preparing for material delivery and scheduled replacement activities. The district continued monitoring the City of Tiffin park road project and coordinating potential impacts involving access to Oak Hill and the transportation center.
The district also reviewed baseball and softball facility items. Staff reported drainage issues under bleachers would be addressed after the season because repairs required additional planning and access.
The field net repair was scheduled after a tieback cable failure. Staff were working with the installer and manufacturer to determine the cause and prevent future failures.
Superintendent Report
The superintendent provided updates on construction, athletics, conference activities, and handbooks.
Spring sports were recognized for successful seasons, including state qualifiers and individual and team awards. Summer baseball and softball teams were also recognized for strong starts, including softball’s ranking in Class 4A.
The superintendent also discussed WaMaC conference changes. Waverly-Shell Rock and Decorah were expected to join the conference in the 2027-28 school year, although Decorah had appealed the decision. Conference administrators were monitoring the situation.
Finance Report and FY2027 Aid and Levy Certification
The district reviewed preliminary FY2027 aid and levy certification information.
The reported final property tax rate calculation was $16.91692, compared with an earlier estimated rate of $16.97847. The adjustment represented a difference of $66,801 related to the property tax replacement calculation.
The district expected final certification information by the end of June.
Technology Purchase
The board considered an iPad purchase from Apple.
The recommended purchase amount was $137,725. The purchase was budgeted through the 2026-27 SAVE technology allocation.
The purchase supports district technology needs and student access to instructional devices.
Equipment Breakdown Program
The board reviewed continued participation in the district’s equipment breakdown program.
The program provides reimbursement support for repairs involving electrical and electronic equipment, including technology equipment and other district systems. The district also considered additional HVAC coverage.
The additional environmental controls coverage was identified as $223,404 within the broader coverage discussion, with the overall equipment breakdown program amount presented as $624,177.
The purpose of the coverage is to reduce the impact of equipment repair costs on district operating funds.
MultiVista Construction Services Contract
The board reviewed a contract for MultiVista construction services related to the high school and middle school project.
The service provides mapping and photo documentation of underground, underslab, and in-wall utilities. These records help identify locations before future repairs or construction activities.
Shive-Hattery supported the service and agreed to share 50% of the cost.
Curriculum Purchases
The board reviewed curriculum-related purchases, including continuation of the Grant Wood AEA VAST Science Program and an Illustrative Math agreement.
The VAST Science Program provides curriculum kits and professional learning support for elementary and middle school teachers. The 2026-27 cost was listed as $35,432.16.
The Illustrative Math agreement was proposed as a three-year contract intended to stabilize pricing, reduce cost increases, and ensure continued access to materials.
Votes, Decisions, and Direction
Verified actions listed in meeting materials include:
- Approval of agenda as presented.
- Approval of iPad purchase from Apple in the amount of $137,725.
- Approval of continued participation in the equipment breakdown program with additional HVAC coverage.
- Approval of MultiVista construction services contract for the high school and middle school project.
- Approval of the 2026 mowing agreement for district property near the Virtual Learning Academy.
- Approval of continued participation in the Grant Wood AEA VAST Science Program for 2026-27.
The available materials identify recommendations and approved agenda items but do not provide individual vote records in the available excerpts.
Financial Matters
Financial topics included FY2027 state aid and levy certification, technology purchases, equipment protection coverage, curriculum expenses, and construction-related services.
The district’s preliminary FY2027 certification reflected a final property tax rate calculation of $16.91692, compared with an earlier estimate of $16.97847.
The Apple iPad purchase totaled $137,725 and was budgeted through SAVE technology funding.
The equipment breakdown program discussion included $624,177 in coverage and additional HVAC-related protection intended to address increasing repair costs for district systems.
Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance
The board reviewed district handbooks and governance-related documents.
Most handbooks were brought forward for consideration, while the Activities/Athletic Handbook was delayed for additional review after changes in activities leadership. The district planned to bring that handbook forward at a future meeting.
Reports, Presentations, and Updates
Reports included:
- Facilities Master Committee presentation.
- Building projects update.
- Superintendent report.
- Finance report.
- Board report.
The superintendent report covered projects, athletics, conference changes, and handbook planning.
Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters
The meeting included introductions from the Shive-Hattery project team supporting district construction projects.
The superintendent discussed upcoming activities leadership structure and planned introductions for new activities personnel at a future meeting.
Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations
The meeting addressed:
- High school and middle school additions and renovations.
- Clear Creek roof replacement work.
- Transportation center and Oak Hill access coordination.
- Baseball and softball field repairs.
- Landscaping and grass establishment.
- Facility documentation services.
Staff reported that several athletic facility concerns were resolved or scheduled for repair, including irrigation repairs and net repairs.
The available meeting materials do not provide a detailed record of public comments.
Community concerns discussed during the meeting included questions about construction activity, equipment movement, and communication with families during facility projects.
Questions and Answers
Questions discussed included:
- How construction activity would be communicated to families.
- Updates on baseball and softball field punch-list items.
- Status of landscaping and grass establishment.
- Timeline for field net repairs.
Staff responded that repairs and follow-up work were underway or scheduled.
Students and families may experience changes as construction continues at the high school and middle school.
Taxpayers may be affected by financial decisions involving technology purchases, facility protection programs, and curriculum investments.
Athletes, coaches, and spectators may benefit from continued improvements to athletic facilities and repairs addressing operational concerns.
Teachers and students will be affected by curriculum purchases and instructional resource decisions.
- What are the next major milestones for the high school and middle school construction project?
- How will construction updates be communicated to families during the school year?
- What measures are being taken to control costs during facility projects?
- When will athletic field repairs be completed?
- How will the district evaluate the effectiveness of additional HVAC equipment coverage?
- What changes should families expect from new curriculum materials?
- When will the Activities/Athletic Handbook return for approval?
- How will future conference changes affect district athletics?
Important Dates and Next Steps
- Final FY2027 aid and levy certification expected by the end of June.
- Activities/Athletic Handbook expected for review in July.
- Baseball and softball field drainage repairs planned after the athletic season.
- Continued construction updates expected for high school and middle school additions.
Key Takeaways
- The district is continuing major high school and middle school construction projects.
- Construction has begun on the additions and renovations.
- Shive-Hattery introduced its project support team.
- Roof replacement work was preparing for material delivery.
- The district is coordinating with Tiffin regarding nearby road construction impacts.
- FY2027 financial certification information was reviewed.
- Final projected tax rate was $16.91692.
- The district approved a $137,725 iPad purchase.
- The district reviewed equipment breakdown coverage with added HVAC protection.
- MultiVista documentation services were approved for construction support.
- The district approved continued VAST Science Program participation.
- Illustrative Math contract planning focused on controlling future costs.
- Spring athletics were recognized for successful seasons.
- Summer baseball and softball teams were highlighted.
- WaMaC conference changes remain under review.
- The Activities/Athletic Handbook will return for later approval.
- Baseball and softball facility repairs remain an active follow-up item.
- Grass establishment at athletic facilities is being monitored.
- Field net repairs were scheduled following equipment failure.
- District communication during construction remains a priority.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Clear Creek Amana Community School District
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Oxford, iowa
- County: Johnson
- Provider: simbli
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