Key Items on the Agenda
The Denison Community School District’s Regular Meeting packet for August 17, 2026 includes consent items, personnel recommendations, superintendent report items, facility updates, and board policy reviews. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM at the District Conference Room, Denison High School.
The consent agenda includes the meeting agenda, July 20, 2026 regular meeting minutes, bills and payables, and financial reports. The packet includes a recommendation for a motion to approve the consent items.
Personnel Items
Resignations
The packet includes a personnel report with a recommendation to approve resignations from:
- Maggie Kaster, Coach
- Priscilla Corona, Associate
- Tessa Petersen, Associate
- Sabrina Cogdill, Assistant Show Choir
- Taryn Huisinga, Food Service
Appointments
The board is scheduled to consider appointments for multiple positions, including associates, transportation staff, custodial staff, instructional positions, special education roles, and coaching positions.
The recommended appointments include:
- Susan Wiley, Associate
- Vicki Mink, Associate
- Jodie Holm, Associate
- Melinda Gomez, Associate
- Lauren Andersen, Associate
- Kareli Garcia, Associate
- Priscilla Quezada, Health Assistant
- Shelly Weller, Custodian
- Raul Gutierrez, Custodian
- Troy Kluender, Transportation
- Tom Neemann, Transportation
- Kerry Miller, Transportation
- DeAnn Reetz, Transportation
- Devin Fink, Special Education Teacher
- Jennifer Hansen, MS Dual Language (Spanish) Teacher
- Jacqueline Scheuring, TLC Building Level Leader
- Margaret Kaster, Soccer Coach
- Tiffany Young, Track Coach
Major Financial Items
The packet includes monthly financial reports and supporting documents covering:
- Bills between sessions and payables
- General fund board bills
- General fund expenses
- Activity fund reports
- Financial statements and balance reports
- Investment schedules
- General fund revenue and expense reports
The financial reports are listed as consent agenda materials for board review.
Superintendent Report Items
2026–2027 Consortium Agreement
The superintendent’s report includes a proposed renewal of the 2026–2027 consortium agreement with CHILD Savings Institute and Heartland Family Service.
The packet states that this is an annual agreement renewal with no changes to the contract from the previous year except the agency name. Council Bluffs CSD hosts two schools for consortium districts to utilize for students with emotional or behavior challenges. Students in grades 1–12 are eligible for consideration and must have an IEP.
The superintendent recommends approval of the agreement.
Broadway Elementary Playground Plan
The packet includes a proposed Broadway Elementary playground plan connected to renovation and construction challenges at the school.
The proposed plan includes:
- Removal of existing playground equipment
- Site grading
- Addition of a retaining wall and concrete base
- Resilient surfacing
- Drainage improvements
- New playground equipment
The packet states the playground equipment would include a swingset, an inclusive merry-go-round for students with physical challenges, and a large play structure. The estimated cost listed in the packet is $335,182.00.
The superintendent recommends approval of the proposed playground plan.
Alternate Bus Routes
The board is scheduled to consider approval of alternate bus routes for the 2026–2027 school year.
The packet notes that the district annually requests board approval to use alternate bus routes when necessary.
District Developed Service Delivery Plan
The packet includes a recommendation to readopt the Denison Community School District’s District Developed Service Delivery Plan.
The packet states the plan outlines and explains the special education program. It was reviewed with special education teachers during the 2025–2026 school year, and the district is requesting readoption of the existing plan.
Policy and Governance Items
Annual Policy Review
The board is scheduled to review a first reading of several policies and regulations, including:
- 103 Long-Range Needs Assessment
- 505.08 Parent and Family Engagement Districtwide Policy
- 506.1 Education Records Access policies and related regulations and exhibits
- Student directory information policies
- Student library circulation records
The packet states these policies are required to be reviewed annually and recommends approval of the first reading. The listed policies have no changes.
New and Revised Policies
The packet includes first readings of new or revised policies related to:
- 503.11 Disruptive Behavior
- 503.11R1 Building Level Policy Procedures
- 503.11R2 Procedures for Students with an IEP
- 605.04 Technology and Instructional Materials
- 605.04E1 One-to-One Digital Device Program Technology Adoption Checklist
The packet states these changes align with legislative changes made during the 2026 legislative session. The recommendation is to approve the first reading of the listed policies.
Second Reading of Policies
The board is scheduled to consider second readings of several employee, student activity, and technology-related policies.
The packet identifies proposed changes including:
- Rescinding certain policies that are covered by other policies
- Updating language related to Iowa law
- Clarifying positions responsible for responding to creditor inquiries
- Updating child abuse reporting language
- Adding language allowing eighth-grade students to participate in high school athletics under Policy 504.06 Student Activity Program
The superintendent recommends approval of the second reading of the listed policies.
Facility and Project Updates
The superintendent’s report includes an update on the Broadway Elementary renovation project. The packet lists the item but does not provide additional details in the agenda summary.
The proposed Broadway Elementary playground plan is also included as part of the district’s facility-related items, with an estimated cost of $335,182.00.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Whether the board considers approval of the Broadway Elementary playground plan and related $335,182.00 estimated project cost.
- Review of the 2026–2027 consortium agreement with CHILD Savings Institute and Heartland Family Service.
- Personnel recommendations involving resignations and appointments.
- Policy readings addressing legislative changes, education records, technology use, disruptive behavior, and student activities.
- Review of district financial reports and consent agenda materials.
