Meeting Overview
The packet outlines a Special Board Meeting scheduled for August 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The meeting is listed at the Columbus Administration Building - Board Room in Columbus Junction, Iowa.
The agenda includes approval of the meeting agenda, new business items, and adjournment.
Key Items on the Agenda
Operations Director Hire
The board is scheduled to consider the hiring of an Operations Director. The packet states that the interviewing committee is recommending Matt Nelson for the Operations Director position.
The agenda includes a recommendation for a motion to approve the hiring of Matt Nelson as Operations Director.
Mini-Split #9 Replacement
The board is scheduled to consider quotes for replacement of mini-split unit #9. The packet states that the unit in Tanner Travis' room stopped working shortly before school was out and that a second quote was obtained.
The packet lists the following quotes:
- RMB: $13,980.00
- Day Mechanical: $13,717.16
The recommendation in the agenda is to approve the Day Mechanical Systems Inc. quote for $13,717.16 for the mini-split #9 replacement.
Classroom Communication App Software Renewal
The board is scheduled to consider renewal of classroom communication software used by staff to communicate with students and parents.
The packet states that the software is a renewal of Remind Software, which was acquired and renamed Parent Square. The renewal cost listed in the packet is $4,277.70.
The recommendation is to approve renewal of the classroom communication software with Parent Square for $4,277.70.
What to Watch at the Meeting
The board is expected to review several operational items, including a personnel recommendation, a facilities-related equipment replacement, and renewal of a communication software agreement.
The agenda identifies these items as proposed actions for board consideration during the Special Board Meeting.
