The June 23, 2026 Workshop/Business Meeting focuses on several decisions that affect instruction, facilities, staffing, technology, and district operations for the 2026-27 school year. Along with routine approvals, the board is scheduled to review student academic performance, update district policies and employment practices, authorize facility repairs, and approve major instructional and technology purchases.
One of the largest instructional investments involves extending the district's secondary English Language Arts resources through McGraw Hill's StudySync program. The supporting quote totals approximately $301,511.40, including an estimated $277,734.66 in instructional materials and subscriptions plus estimated shipping. The district is also considering new virtual reality equipment for Career and Technical Education through a ClassVR proposal totaling $47,795.
Facility maintenance is another major theme. Concrete repair projects are proposed across numerous elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Supporting estimates include work at Abraham Lincoln High School totaling $42,560, along with repair estimates at Bloomer Elementary and other campuses, reflecting an ongoing effort to address aging sidewalks, curbs, drive lanes, and pedestrian safety.
The meeting also includes review of Spring 2026 NWEA MAP assessment results, revisions to substitute pay rates and the employee handbook, approval of special education service contracts, renewal of numerous instructional technology platforms, and routine financial and personnel actions intended to prepare the district for the upcoming school year.
Major Discussion and Action Items
Spring 2026 Student Achievement Results
District leaders are scheduled to present Spring 2026 NWEA MAP assessment results. The presentation gives the board an opportunity to review student academic growth and achievement before planning priorities for the coming school year. The discussion is expected to help inform instructional planning, intervention efforts, and future curriculum decisions.
Student Fees and District Financial Management
The board is asked to approve the student fee schedule for the upcoming school year. It is also scheduled to consider an interfund loan between the SAVE Fund and the Management Fund. Interfund loans are generally used to provide temporary cash flow while keeping restricted funds legally separated, allowing projects and operations to continue without interrupting district services.
Professional Learning and Leadership Actions
Several administrative actions affect district leadership and staff development. The board is asked to approve a memorandum of understanding with Green Hills AEA for Early Childhood LETRS professional learning, supporting literacy instruction. Members are also scheduled to consider a modification to the Interim Superintendent's contract, along with revisions to substitute rates and updates to the employee handbook.
Career and Technical Education Technology
The agenda includes approval of virtual reality headsets for Career and Technical Education programs. Supporting documents include an Avantis Education proposal for two ClassVR Premium classroom sets with software licensing, training, and shipping totaling $47,795. The equipment is intended to provide immersive instructional experiences for career exploration and technical education programs.
Districtwide Concrete Repairs
Concrete repair projects are proposed across multiple schools, including Thomas Jefferson High School, Abraham Lincoln High School, Bloomer Elementary, and numerous additional district facilities. The work includes replacement of sidewalks, curbs, drive lanes, caulking, and related concrete improvements intended to improve safety and preserve district infrastructure.
Instructional Materials and Curriculum
The consent agenda includes several instructional purchases and renewals, including Bridges K-5 mathematics refill kits, extension of secondary English Language Arts curriculum resources, renewal of NWEA MAP assessments, Edgenuity, Character Strong, Move This World, Xello, and other instructional software used throughout the district.
Student Support Services
The board is scheduled to approve multiple special education service agreements, including contracts with Aveanna Healthcare Services, Family First Nursing, Prime Home, Southwest Iowa Transit Agency, and community therapy providers. These agreements support transportation, nursing, therapy, and specialized services for eligible students.
Financial Matters
Several financially significant items are included in the meeting packet.
The largest instructional purchase is the proposed McGraw Hill StudySync English Language Arts extension. The quote includes curriculum materials and digital subscriptions for grades 6 through 12. The product subtotal is $277,734.66, with estimated shipping of $23,776.74, for an estimated total of $301,511.40.
The proposed ClassVR purchase from Avantis Education totals $47,795. The package includes two classroom sets of 30 second-generation 128GB headsets, one year of Eduverse+ software, remote onboarding and professional development, and shipping.
Facility maintenance proposals include an Abraham Lincoln High School concrete repair estimate totaling $42,560. Supporting documentation also includes a Bloomer Elementary concrete repair estimate totaling approximately $7,257, with additional concrete repair projects identified for numerous district facilities.
Routine consent agenda renewals include PowerSchool student information systems, PaperCut, Securly, Nutanix, ClassLink, One to One Plus, Follett library software, FiveStar analytics, Itopia Cloud Apps, Xello, and other operational technology systems necessary for district operations.
The board also receives May 2026 financial reports and disbursement listings as part of its regular financial oversight responsibilities.
Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance
The board is expected to consider approval of the 2026-27 student fee schedule.
An interfund loan between the SAVE Fund and Management Fund requires board authorization.
Employee handbook revisions are scheduled for approval, potentially updating employment procedures and expectations before the new school year.
Substitute pay rates are also scheduled for board action, affecting recruitment and retention of substitute personnel.
The board will consider modifications to the Interim Superintendent's employment contract.
The Superintendent's Report provides operational updates to the board.
Student recognition is included early in the meeting to recognize student accomplishments.
The primary instructional presentation is the Spring 2026 NWEA MAP report, which provides academic performance information to help guide future instructional planning and district improvement efforts.
Routine financial reporting includes May 2026 financial statements and accounts payable reports documenting district expenditures.
Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters
The consent agenda includes a personnel agenda covering routine employment actions.
Board members are also scheduled to consider revised substitute compensation and employee handbook updates that affect district employees.
The proposed modification to the Interim Superintendent's contract addresses district executive leadership during the transition period.
Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations
Concrete replacement and repair projects represent the largest facility initiative in this meeting.
Projects span multiple campuses and include sidewalks, drive lanes, curbs, caulking, and related exterior improvements intended to improve pedestrian safety and extend the useful life of district facilities.
Technology operations continue through annual renewals of core instructional and administrative software supporting classroom instruction, student information management, library services, device management, analytics, and cybersecurity.
The proposed ClassVR equipment would expand instructional technology available for Career and Technical Education programming.
The agenda includes a public participation period during which community members may address the board according to district procedures.
No separate public hearing is identified within the accessible packet materials.
Students may benefit from updated English Language Arts instructional materials, expanded Career and Technical Education technology, continued literacy professional development, and ongoing access to assessment and instructional software.
Families may see changes to student fees for the upcoming school year and continued investment in instructional resources and student support services.
Employees may be affected by revised substitute compensation, employee handbook changes, professional learning opportunities, and personnel actions.
Taxpayers may be interested in significant investments in instructional materials, technology, and facility maintenance, along with the district's ongoing financial oversight through monthly financial reports and interfund financing actions.
- How will the new student fee schedule affect families compared with the prior year?
- What instructional improvements are expected from the StudySync curriculum extension?
- How will ClassVR technology be integrated into Career and Technical Education courses?
- Which schools have the highest priority for concrete repairs, and why?
- What trends were identified in the Spring 2026 NWEA MAP results?
- What prompted the proposed revisions to substitute pay rates?
- What changes are included in the employee handbook revisions?
- How will the interfund loan be repaid, and what is the expected timeline?
- How will LETRS professional learning improve early literacy outcomes?
- How will the district evaluate the effectiveness of its technology subscriptions and instructional software renewals?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- June 23, 2026: Board workshop and business meeting with discussion and action on the listed agenda items.
- 2026-27 School Year: Student fee schedule, technology renewals, instructional materials, staffing updates, and curriculum changes would take effect following approval.
- Following Board Approval: Concrete repair projects, technology purchases, curriculum implementation, and professional learning activities may proceed according to district schedules.
- Future Board Meetings: District leadership is expected to continue monitoring academic performance, financial results, facilities projects, and implementation of approved initiatives.
Key Takeaways
- The meeting combines instructional, financial, facilities, and personnel decisions for the upcoming school year.
- Spring 2026 NWEA MAP assessment results are a major informational presentation.
- The district is considering approximately $301,511 in StudySync English Language Arts curriculum resources.
- Career and Technical Education could receive approximately $47,795 in ClassVR virtual reality equipment and training.
- Concrete repairs are planned across numerous district schools.
- Student fee schedules are scheduled for board approval.
- An interfund loan between the SAVE Fund and Management Fund requires board action.
- Multiple instructional software and technology platforms are scheduled for annual renewal.
- Special education transportation, nursing, and therapy contracts are included in the consent agenda.
- Employee handbook revisions and substitute rate updates are scheduled for approval.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Council Bluffs Community School District
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Council Bluffs, iowa
- County: Pottawattamie
- Provider: boarddocs
Keywords
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