For its September 28, 2026 meeting, Dallas Center Grimes Community Schools has Real Property Conveyance to the City of Grimes, Awards Proposed for Two New Buses, agreements and contracts, Gifted and Talented Parent-Night Grant, and Bids for Surplus Technology Lot 1 on the agenda. The proposed awards are $219,233 for an activity bus from School Bus Sales in Waterloo and $191,585 for a specialized bus from Hoglund Bus Company in Marshalltown. The specialized-bus recommendation is $353 above the lowest bid. The district reports receiving a $4,300 Belin-Blank Center grant to hold at least two parent information nights during the school year.
Key Takeaways
- The board will consider conveying real property to the City of Grimes for the Operations Building Project. The proposed deed cites an exemption from the groundwater hazard statement requirement under Iowa Code section 558.69.
- The proposed awards are $219,233 for an activity bus from School Bus Sales in Waterloo and $191,585 for a specialized bus from Hoglund Bus Company in Marshalltown. The specialized-bus recommendation is $353 above the lowest bid.
- Term: December 28, 2026 to December 27, 2029.
- The district reports receiving a $4,300 Belin-Blank Center grant to hold at least two parent information nights during the school year.
- The district received bids for approximately 200 surplus Apple devices. The visible bids range from $5,556 to $12,250, but the source text ends before the complete list.
Key Items
- U.S. Bank Donation for Career Technical Education
- Public Hearing on Proposed Property Conveyance
- Gifted and Talented Parent-Night Grant
- Special Education Interagency Agreements
- Building Permits Within the District
- Special Education Supplemental Aid Request
- Bills Presented for Approval
- Snow Removal Bids for 2026-27
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: 09/28/2026 - 05:30 PM Regular Meeting Board Meeting
Date: 2026-09-28
This summary highlights 40 source-supported agenda items included in the reviewed packet.
U.S. Bank Donation for Career Technical Education
A $6,000 U.S. Bank donation for the career technical education program is listed without further terms.
Public Hearing on Proposed Property Conveyance
The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed conveyance of real property to the City of Grimes.
Status: Proposed
Gifted and Talented Parent-Night Grant
The district reports receiving a $4,300 Belin-Blank Center grant to hold at least two parent information nights during the school year.
- Grant: $4,300.00
- Scope: At least 2 parent information nights
Special Education Interagency Agreements
The board will consider recommended interagency agreements for special education; no terms are supplied.
Status: Recommended
Building Permits Within the District
The board will review an item on building permits within the district; no figures or locations are supplied.
Special Education Supplemental Aid Request
The board will consider an SBRC request for allowable growth and supplemental aid tied to a negative special education balance for the 2023-24 school year. No amount is supplied.
Bills Presented for Approval
The board will consider approving the bills after review by Directors Dickinson and Vander Velden.
Snow Removal Bids for 2026-27
Four snow-removal bids for 2026-27 were opened at 12:15 p.m. September 24, 2026.
Status: Recommended
- Bid opening: 12:15 PM on 9-24-26
- Bids received: Four
Proposed Snow Removal Awards for 2026-27
The recommendation is to award Grimes locations to Morin Renovations LLC and Dallas Center locations to Mahon Trucking LLC.
Status: Proposed
- Grimes locations: Morin Renovations LLC
- Dallas Center locations: Mahon Trucking LLC
Awards Proposed for Two New Buses
The proposed awards are $219,233 for an activity bus from School Bus Sales in Waterloo and $191,585 for a specialized bus from Hoglund Bus Company in Marshalltown. The specialized-bus recommendation is $353 above the lowest bid.
Status: Proposed
- Activity bus: School Bus Sales - Waterloo, $219,233.00
- Specialized bus: Hoglund Bus Company - Marshalltown, $191,585.00
| Financial item | Amount |
|---|
| Purchase the new activity bus from School Bus Sales - Waterloo | $219,233.00 |
| Purchase the new specialized bus from Hoglund Bus Company - Marshalltown | $191,585.00 |
VelocityEHS Chemical Services Contract
The proposed three-year VelocityEHS chemical-management contract runs from December 28, 2026, through December 27, 2029. Annual costs rise from $4,699 to $5,180.65.
Status: Recommended
- Term: December 28, 2026 to December 27, 2029
- Annual costs: $4,699; $4,933.95; $5,180.65
The board will receive an update on the SchooLinks career information system; no additional details are supplied.
Anti-Bullying and Harassment Update
The board will receive an anti-bullying and harassment update; no additional details are supplied.
Confidential Student Discipline Agreement
The board will consider a confidential student discipline agreement. No private student details are provided here.
Status: For Consideration
Real Property Conveyance to the City of Grimes
The board will consider conveying real property to the City of Grimes for the Operations Building Project. The proposed deed cites an exemption from the groundwater hazard statement requirement under Iowa Code section 558.69.
- Purpose: Operations Building Project
- Legal provision: Iowa Code section 558.69
Bids for Surplus Technology Lot 1
The district received bids for approximately 200 surplus Apple devices. The visible bids range from $5,556 to $12,250, but the source text ends before the complete list.
Status: Received
- Lot: Approximately 200 surplus Apple devices
- Highest visible bid: E-TECH Trading, LLC — $12,250.00
Board Commendations
Board commendations are listed without further details.
Bus Bids to Be Entered Into the Record
The board will consider accepting bids for two new buses into the record. The district says its current rear-engine activity bus will be 10 years old next year.
Status: Received
Closed Session on Confidential Student Records
The board may enter closed session under Iowa Code chapter 21.5(1)(a), as requested by an administrator, regarding confidential student records.
September Creator Award
Staff recipients of the September Creator Award will be recognized.
Status: For Consideration
Certified Annual Report Review
An informational Certified Annual Report review is listed without figures.
Enrollment
An enrollment item is listed without figures or further details.
First Reading of Listed Policies
A first reading of policies is listed, but the policies and proposed changes are not supplied.
Open Enrollment
A recommended open-enrollment item is listed without further details.
Status: Recommended
Professional Development
Professional development is listed without further details.
LEP Allowable Costs Application to the SBRC
LEP application listed.
Second Reading of Listed Policies
A second reading of policies is listed, but the policies and proposed changes are not supplied.
Annual Transportation Report
The annual transportation report is listed again as an informational item, without figures.
School Nurse Program Report
The board will receive an informational school nurse program report; no further details are supplied.
Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes
The board will consider recommended personnel actions, but no terms are supplied.
Status: Recommended
Fundraising Activities for 2026-27
The board will consider recommended fundraising activities for 2026-27; no details are supplied.
Status: Recommended
District Updates
District updates are listed without further details.
2024-25 Certified Annual Report
The board will receive an informational 2024-25 Certified Annual Report; no figures are supplied.
Proposed Sale of Surplus Technology Lot 1
A surplus technology sale to Electronic Tech Renewal is under consideration.
Status: For Consideration
Passport to Culture Agreement for 2026-27
The board will consider the recommended Passport to Culture agreement for 2026-27; no terms are supplied.
Status: Recommended
Lau Plan Annual Review
The annual Lau Plan review is recommended, but no proposed changes are supplied.
Status: Recommended
2026-2027 SIAC Committee Members
The 2026-2027 SIAC committee membership is listed without additional details.
LEP Allowable Costs
LEP allowable costs are listed without details.
Financial Statements
Financial statements are listed without figures or further details.
Other agenda listings
The agenda also lists:
- Confidential Student Discipline Agreement
- Bus Bids to Be Entered Into the Record
- Contract Approvals, Resignations and Changes
- Passport to Culture Agreement for 2026-27
- SchooLinks Career Information System Update
- Anti-Bullying and Harassment Update
- Board Commendations
- Closed Session on Confidential Student Records
- September Creator Award
- Certified Annual Report Review
- Enrollment
- First Reading of Listed Policies
- Open Enrollment
- Professional Development
- LEP Allowable Costs Application to the SBRC
- Second Reading of Listed Policies
- Annual Transportation Report
- School Nurse Program Report
- Fundraising Activities for 2026-27
- District Updates
- 2024-25 Certified Annual Report
- Proposed Sale of Surplus Technology Lot 1
- Lau Plan Annual Review
- 2026-2027 SIAC Committee Members
- LEP Allowable Costs
- Financial Statements
Why It Matters
- The process would affect when and how residents can participate, what information they receive, and how their comments enter the public record.
- The proposal would affect students' classroom experience, the resources available to educators, and how the change is implemented.
- How will Awards Proposed for Two New Buses be funded, monitored, and reported to the public?
- What costs, term, performance expectations, and safeguards apply to VelocityEHS Chemical Services Contract?
- How will privacy, security, access, support, and ongoing costs be addressed for Bids for Surplus Technology Lot 1?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Agreement terms: Watch the cost, scope, duration, performance standards, and safeguards included in the board's decision.
- Education decision: Watch what would change for students and teachers, when implementation would begin, and what resources are committed.
- Public participation: Watch the notice, access, comment process, and decision timeline available to residents.
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-09-28: 09/28/2026 - 05:30 PM Regular Meeting Board Meeting; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Dallas Center Grimes Community Schools
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Dallas Center, iowa
- County: Dallas
- Provider: simbli
Keywords
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