Regular Board Meeting — August 12, 2026
- Meeting: Regular Board Meeting
- Date and Time: August 12, 2026 — 6:00 PM
- Location: Join Zoom Webinar and 1333 Sunset Street, Grinnell, IA 50112
- Meeting Source: Rendered Simbli meeting page
Meeting Overview
The August 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting packet included materials related to agreements, contracts, facility use, educational services, athletics, yearbook services, facilities work, and draft policy documents.
The packet materials included documents associated with the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District, including agreements with outside organizations, service providers, and vendors.
Key Packet Items
Grinnell College Facility Use Agreement
The packet included a lease agreement between The Trustees of Grinnell College and Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools for use of the Charles Benson Bear ’39 Recreation and Athletic Center.
The agreement describes use of college facilities for school athletic programs, including:
- Varsity boys and girls swimming programs.
- Other varsity boys and girls program venues.
- Indoor swimming and locker facilities.
- Tennis facilities when available.
- The Fieldhouse for WaMaC Conference indoor and field championships.
The agreement states that facility use must not interfere with Grinnell College operations and that maintenance, custodial, or security costs required during events may be charged separately.
The swimming pool schedule included:
- Girls swimming practice Monday through Friday.
- Boys swimming practice Monday through Saturday.
- Scheduled home swim meets during the 2026–2027 season.
The listed licensee payment amount in the agreement is $3,200, with a listed future fiscal year 2028 payment of $3,300. The document also notes an anticipated possible 3–5% year-over-year increase.
Educational Services Agreement
The packet included an education agreement between the Grinnell-Newburg Community School District and The Devereux Foundation for educational services.
The agreement states that Devereux will provide educational services as called for in an individual’s treatment plan.
Key terms listed in the agreement include:
- Agreement term beginning July 1, 2026 and continuing through June 30, 2027.
- Educational services rate of $258.50 per day.
- Payment due within 30 days of invoice.
- Additional services requiring prior authorization from the agency.
The agreement identifies additional services that may include:
- Occupational Therapy.
- Physical Therapy.
- Speech-Language Pathology.
- One-to-One classroom aide services.
Yearbook Services Agreement
The packet included a 2026–2027 Yearbook Sales Agreement with Shutterfly Lifetouch, LLC for Grinnell-Newburg Community School District.
The agreement information included:
- Account: Grinnell-Newburg Community School District.
- Yearbook agreement period: 2026–2027.
- Enrollment listed as 1,800.
- Yearbook adviser listed as Lori Walker.
- Yearbook size: 32 pages.
- Planned quantity: 160 copies.
The agreement listed:
- Requested arrival date: April 23, 2027.
- Website activation date: August 31, 2026.
- Cover deadline: February 1, 2027.
- Final page and quantity deadline: March 29, 2027.
The estimated school total with shipping and handling was listed as $2,460.00, with an estimated per-copy cost of $15.38.
Athletic Training Services
The packet included an Athletic Training Coverage Contract between Total Rehab and Grinnell High School for the 2026–2027 academic year.
The agreement states that Total Rehab will provide a certified/licensed athletic trainer or physical therapist for injury evaluation and initial first aid of minor injuries during selected athletic events.
The contract identifies coverage for Grinnell High School athletic events, including varsity football events.
Facilities Roofing Quote
The packet included a project quote from For Sure Roofing LLC for work at the Grinnell / Newburg Community School District.
The project information identified:
- Project address: 1520 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA 50112.
- Bid date: July 16, 2026.
- Quote number: PQ006125.
The proposed work included:
- Removal and replacement of portions of a metal roof system.
- New metal roof panels.
- Valley flashing.
- Ridge cap.
- Edge metal.
- Steel gutter and downspouts.
- Repair of metal building insulation.
The quote total listed was $84,101.00.
Draft Policy Materials
The packet included draft policy documents related to disruptive behavior.
Policy 503.11 — Disruptive Behavior
The draft policy describes procedures related to maintaining an orderly educational environment and addressing classroom disruptions.
Topics included:
- Teacher authority to remove students from classrooms for disruptive behavior.
- Due process requirements.
- Requirements related to students with disabilities.
- Review of Section 504 plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Building-level oversight committees.
Regulation 503.11-R(1) — Building Level Policy Procedure
The draft regulation outlines procedures for nonviolent and violent disruptions.
Topics include:
- Definitions of nonviolent and violent disruptions.
- Procedures for student removal and readmission.
- Required meetings involving school staff and families in certain circumstances.
- Alternative learning arrangements following removal.
The regulation also addresses repeated disruptive behavior and disciplinary responses while noting that discipline involving students with disabilities must comply with applicable federal and state law.
Packet Summary
The August 12, 2026 board meeting packet contained materials focused on:
- Educational service agreements.
- Athletic and facility partnerships.
- Student activity services.
- Vendor contracts.
- Building and maintenance work.
- Draft student behavior policies.
The packet provides supporting documents and agreements for board consideration and review. The packet text itself does not provide meeting discussion details, motions, votes, or final decisions beyond the information contained in the included documents.
