Meeting Overview
The Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District scheduled a Regular Board Meeting for August 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting location listed in the packet is the Exira-EHK Conference Room, 4114 Madison St, Elk Horn, Iowa.
The agenda includes routine opening items, approval of the agenda, visitor recognition, communication, consent agenda items, administrative reports, discussion items, action items, personnel matters, and adjournment.
Key Items on the Agenda
FY27 Council Bluffs Consortium Agreement
The board is scheduled to consider the FY27 Consortium Agreement with Council Bluffs. The packet includes a proposed agreement for jointly administered instructional programs at Child Saving Institute (Learning Center) and Heartland Family Service (Therapeutic School).
The agreement describes a consortium arrangement for students receiving specialized educational programming not otherwise available at their member district sites. The programs provide services including individualized support for students with behavioral and emotional needs and therapeutic school programming for special education students.
Late Open Enrollment
Late open enrollment is listed as an action item on the agenda. The packet does not provide additional details about a specific request or recommendation.
FY27 Athletic Fees
The board is scheduled to review FY27 athletic fees. Supporting materials include an athletic ticketing document for the 2026-27 school year.
The packet materials list athletic admission options including high school single-event admission at $8, junior high single-event admission for adults at $5, an adult activity pass at $110, and a 10-event punch card at $70.
Draft Handbooks
The agenda includes draft versions of the Preschool Handbook and the Student and Family Handbook for 2026-2027.
The preschool handbook outlines program policies and procedures for the Exira-EHK Community Preschool, including enrollment, family communication, health and safety procedures, and program operations.
Major Financial Items
Financial Reports and Year-End Processing
The consent agenda includes financial reports. The packet notes that FY26 year-end payables and receivables are still being processed and that final FY26 numbers will not be available until after the CAR is submitted in September.
Supporting financial documents include FY26 expenditures compared with the published budget, categorical fund reports, and FY27 cash balance reports.
FY26 Budget Comparison
The packet includes a FY2026 expenses-to-published-budget comparison through June 2026. The report identifies the fiscal year as 100% complete while noting that some payables remain outstanding.
The report lists total expenditures of $9,472,635.39 compared with a published budget of $9,999,595.00, representing 94.73% of the total budget used.
Board Bills
The consent agenda includes accounts payable board bills. The packet recommendation states that board bills would be attached after checks were printed.
Policy / Governance Items
2026 Legislative Policy Updates
The board agenda includes a second reading for Policy Primer Volume 34 #5, the 2026 Legislative Update. The packet summary states that Policies 603.04 and 603.10 will be rescinded with this update.
The policy update materials identify changes related to open meeting notice requirements, classroom technology use, disruptive student behavior, and gifted and talented programming.
Disruptive Behavior Policy Update
A second reading for Policy Primer Volume 34 #6 regarding disruptive behavior is included on the agenda.
The draft policy materials describe proposed procedures for addressing student removals from classrooms due to violent or nonviolent disruptions, including due process requirements and considerations for students with disabilities.
Policy Review 900-907
The agenda includes a policy review of sections 900-907 as part of a five-year review process. The packet notes that a second reading may be waived if no changes are made.
Policies in this review area include community relations, news media relations, visitors, community use of school facilities, tobacco-free environment, unmanned aircraft/drones, and district operations during public emergencies.
Community and Student Programs
Preschool Program
The draft preschool handbook describes the Exira-EHK Community Preschool Program, including goals to provide a high-quality preschool experience for children ages three and four and support students with individualized education plans transitioning into public school.
The handbook outlines preschool schedules, including a four-year-old morning program Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. and a three-year-old afternoon program Tuesday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Personnel Items
The agenda includes personnel items covering hires, resignations, and transfers. A resignation item listed in the packet identifies Jane Jessen.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- The board is scheduled to review the FY27 Council Bluffs Consortium Agreement and related special education programming arrangements.
- Financial reports will provide updated information on FY26 year-end processing and district financial documents.
- Policy updates include multiple draft revisions connected to 2026 legislative changes.
- Draft handbooks for preschool and elementary families are included among the scheduled action items.
