Meeting: School Board Meeting
Scheduled: August 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Board Room, 541 E. Eagle Street, Denver, Iowa — the notice specifically notes a location change.
Public access: The packet states that streaming will be available through the Denver Cyclones YouTube channel.
The Denver Community School District Board of Directors is scheduled to consider renovation work, the potential disposition of unused district property, arrangements involving Discoveries Learning Center, substitute teacher pay, policy updates, student handbooks, and several agreements. The agenda also includes a public forum, consent items, administrative reports, and Board member comments.
Key Items on the Agenda
Discoveries Renovation Project
Several old-business items concern the Discoveries Renovation Project. The Board is scheduled to receive project updates and consider:
- Change orders for the renovation project.
- Pay Application #5 for the project.
- A rental agreement with Discoveries Learning Center.
- Action to discontinue the district's 28E agreement with Discoveries Learning Center.
The packet identifies these as separate agenda actions but does not provide dollar amounts, change-order details, payment totals, or the terms of the proposed rental agreement.
The agenda includes discussion regarding the potential disposition of an unused former school building and property at 401 E. Franklin St.
A related action item calls for authorization to issue a request for proposals. The packet does not provide further details about the proposed disposition, the anticipated RFP terms, or a timeline.
Substitute Teacher Pay
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of a substitute teacher pay increase. The packet does not state the current rate or proposed new rate.
Student FCS Trip
Under old business, the agenda includes an overview of a Student FCS Trip. The packet provides no additional information about the destination, dates, costs, participants, or purpose of the trip.
Policy and Governance Items
Second Reading of Policies
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of the second reading of four policies or related documents:
- Policy 504.06
- Policy 503.11
- Policy 503.11R1
- Policy 503.11R2
The packet lists the policy numbers but does not include descriptions of the proposed changes.
First Reading of Policies
The Board is also scheduled to consider approval of the first reading of a larger group of policies:
- 503.01
- 507.02
- 507.2E1
- 507.02E2
- 603.01
- 603.03
- 603.06
- 604.01
- 604.03
- 604.05
- 605.04
- 607.01
- 901
- 201
- 210.05
- 401.01
- 409.02
- 501.15
- 502.03
- 713
- 804.05
The packet does not provide policy titles or explain the proposed revisions.
Board Agenda Posting Location
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of a designated physical location for posting Board meeting agendas, as required by House File 2490.
The packet identifies the statutory requirement but does not specify the proposed posting location.
Student and School Operations
2026–2027 Student Handbooks
The agenda calls for approval of the 2026–2027 Elementary, Middle School, and High School Student Handbooks.
The packet does not identify specific handbook revisions or policy changes.
Student Reentry
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of the reentry of expelled High School Student “A.” The packet provides no additional information about the student or the proposed reentry.
School Resource Officer Agreement
The agenda includes approval of a Bremer County SRO Agreement. The packet does not provide the agreement's financial terms, duration, staffing arrangements, or scope of services.
The Board is scheduled to consider approval of a service agreement with Hawkeye Community College. No additional terms, costs, or description of services are included in the packet text.
Personnel Matters
The agenda includes approval of Consent Agenda Personnel Matters. The packet text does not provide details about the personnel actions covered by this item.
Public Participation and Reports
The meeting agenda provides for a public forum before old and new business.
Later in the meeting, reports are scheduled from:
- Elementary Principal
- Middle School Principal
- High School Principal
- Superintendent
- Board President
The agenda also provides time for comments from Board members.
What to Watch at the Meeting
Several agenda items could lead to consequential Board action, although the packet provides limited supporting detail. Key items to watch include the proposed next steps for the unused property at 401 E. Franklin St., multiple actions connected with the Discoveries Renovation Project and Discoveries Learning Center, the proposed substitute teacher pay increase, and first- and second-reading policy changes.
The Board is also scheduled to act on the 2026–2027 student handbooks, the Bremer County SRO agreement, the Hawkeye Community College service agreement, and the designated physical location for posting meeting agendas under House File 2490. Because the packet largely consists of an agenda notice, it does not provide the financial terms or supporting documentation needed to assess many of these proposals in greater detail.
This packet summary is based on the official publicly available meeting materials of the Denver Community School District.
Civic Translator summarized publicly available meeting materials.
