School Board Agenda & Packet Summary – MOC-FV – July 13, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District
• Organization Type: school-district
• Government Body: school-boards
• Meeting Title: Regular Board Meeting
• Meeting Date: 2026-07-13
• City: Orange City
• County: Sioux County
• State: iowa
• Meeting Source URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031554&MID=31616
• Meeting Listing URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36031554
• Public Body Website: https://mocfv.org/index.php/district/board-of-education/
• Meeting Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/@moc-floydvalleycsd2515/streams
• Video Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/@moc-floydvalleycsd2515

What Community Members Should Know

The July 13, 2026 regular meeting focuses primarily on preparing the district for the 2026-2027 school year through policy updates, annual handbook approvals, staffing actions, and several governance decisions. While the agenda does not include major construction projects or large capital expenditures, it contains multiple operational decisions that affect students, employees, and district administration.

One of the most significant items is the board's consideration of continuing the district's participation in Iowa's Instructional Support Program. The board is not making the final decision at this meeting but is expected to approve a resolution that schedules a public hearing for August 10, 2026. The proposal would continue the program for five years beginning with fiscal year 2029, with funding supported through state aid together with property taxes and an instructional support income surtax as allowed under Iowa law.

Another major theme is governance. The board is reviewing an extensive series of Iowa Association of School Boards policy revisions. A second reading addresses financial governance, purchasing, records management, technology security, investments, and federal compliance policies. A first reading introduces numerous legislative updates covering board elections, meeting notices, student conduct, disruptive behavior, technology use, gifted and talented programming, medication administration, equal employment opportunity, and other operational topics.

The board is also expected to approve annual student and employee handbooks, review personnel changes, recognize student athletic accomplishments, consider food service procurement planning, approve an amendment to the Northwest Area Education Agency funding agreement, and consider several fundraising requests for athletics, band activities, and the Washington D.C./New York City educational trip.

Major Discussion and Action Items

Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program

The board will consider a resolution beginning the formal process to continue participation in Iowa's Instructional Support Program. The proposal would extend the program for five years beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2029.

Under the proposal, annual funding could not exceed 10 percent of the district's regular program district cost and related state budget adjustment funding. Funding would come from a combination of instructional support state aid, an instructional support property tax, and an instructional support income surtax determined annually by the board.

This meeting authorizes scheduling a public hearing rather than approving the continuation itself. The public hearing is planned for August 10, 2026, before any final board action.

Comprehensive Board Policy Updates

The district continues its annual policy modernization process through two separate policy packages.

The second reading primarily addresses financial governance, conflict of interest, fiscal management, investments, purchasing procedures, federal awards compliance, technology and data security, financial reporting, debt management, and records retention. Several policies have been substantially rewritten to reflect current federal and Iowa law.

The first reading introduces legislative updates resulting from the 2026 Iowa legislative session. These include changes affecting school board elections, meeting notice requirements, equal employment opportunity, employee leave, open enrollment procedures, student conduct, disruptive behavior procedures, gifted and talented identification, classroom technology, medication administration, student publications, counseling programs, public records, and other operational policies.

Because these are first and second readings, some policies are nearing final adoption while others remain under review before future approval.

Annual Handbook Approvals

The board will review and approve student handbooks for elementary, middle school, and high school along with the employee handbook for the 2026-2027 school year.

These documents establish expectations for student conduct, academic procedures, attendance, technology use, health services, staff responsibilities, and other day-to-day operating practices. Annual approval ensures district guidance remains aligned with updated board policies and current state requirements before students return for the new school year.

Personnel Changes

The consent agenda includes several staffing changes affecting instructional and extracurricular programs.

Resignations include:

• Linda Van Regenmorter as Middle School English Language Arts teacher.
• Jen Boeve as Head Softball Coach.

Recommended contract offers include elementary and middle school paraeducators, a middle school ELA teacher, coaching assignments for volleyball, football, and girls golf, a custodial position, and additional instructional support positions.

These staffing decisions are intended to ensure schools are appropriately staffed before the beginning of the academic year.

AEA Funding Agreement Amendment

The board will consider approval of the first amendment to its contract with Northwest Area Education Agency regarding transfer of state special education funding.

The amendment does not change services or funding amounts. Instead, it revises payment timing so transferred funds are made through four quarterly payments each school calendar year consistent with the Department of Management's state aid payment schedule.

Food Service Procurement Plan

District administrators recommend approval of the 2026-2027 Food Service Procurement Plan.

The annual procurement plan establishes purchasing procedures required for operation of the district's child nutrition program and supports compliance with applicable procurement standards governing school food service operations.

Community Fundraising Requests

Several fundraising activities require board approval.

The football program seeks authorization to continue its traditional water softener salt fundraiser.

Organizers for the 2027 Washington D.C./New York City middle school educational trip propose multiple student work-based fundraising opportunities throughout the school year, including pastry sales, frozen food sales, Pampered Chef products, Butter Braids, Pizza Ranch pizzas, and Kwik Star car wash cards. Organizers state the district provides no financial support for the trip and no direct monetary donations from businesses or individuals will be solicited.

The board will also consider approval for fireworks during the Dutchmen Field Championship marching band competition on October 10, 2026. The Band Parents Association has obtained insurance and required approvals, with J&M Displays providing the fireworks display.

Financial Matters

The packet does not identify major construction contracts or significant capital expenditures requiring board approval.

Financial actions include:

• Approval of monthly bills.
• Approval of the secretary's financial report.
• Approval of the annual Food Service Procurement Plan governing purchasing procedures.
• Approval of the amended AEA funding agreement adjusting quarterly payment timing.
• Consideration of continued participation in the Instructional Support Program, which establishes the framework for future operational funding beginning in fiscal year 2029 if ultimately approved following public hearing.
• Review of routine personnel appointments that will carry associated salary and benefit obligations under district compensation schedules.

No specific dollar amounts are identified in the accessible packet for these agenda items.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

Governance is one of the central themes of this meeting.

The board continues implementation of Iowa Association of School Boards policy updates reflecting recent federal guidance and 2026 Iowa legislation.

Financial governance policies address fiscal management, investments, purchasing, federal awards compliance, financial reporting, records management, technology security, debt management, and conflict of interest.

Legislative policy updates respond to changes involving:

• Open meeting notice requirements.
• School board elections.
• Student conduct and disruptive behavior.
• Equal employment opportunity.
• Employee leave.
• Open enrollment.
• Technology in classrooms.
• Student publications.
• Medication administration.
• Gifted and talented identification.
• Public records.
• Counseling programs.
• Religious accommodation.
• Physical education requirements.

The board is also expected to adopt a resolution initiating the process for continued participation in the Instructional Support Program while scheduling the legally required public hearing.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

The meeting includes recognition of student accomplishments before regular business begins.

Girls track athletes Abby Wallinga and Maggie Verschuure are recognized for Academic All-State honors.

Girls soccer recognitions include Brooke Swier for All-State Second Team and All-District honors, multiple First Team All-Conference selections, Honorable Mention recognitions, and several Academic All-State honors.

Routine informational reports and program updates also appear on the agenda, although the accessible packet provides limited additional detail regarding those presentations.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

The board will consider multiple employment recommendations supporting district operations before the school year begins.

New personnel recommendations include paraeducators, coaching assignments, instructional staff, and custodial support.

The board will also acknowledge two resignations affecting middle school instruction and varsity athletics.

A closed session is scheduled near the end of the meeting to review superintendent goals and progress as permitted under Iowa Code 21.9.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

No major building construction or capital improvement projects are highlighted in the accessible packet.

Operational matters include:

• Adoption of annual student and employee handbooks.
• Annual food service procurement planning.
• Updated purchasing and technology governance policies.
• Operational staffing for the coming school year.
• Approval of fireworks associated with the October Dutchmen Field Championship at De Valois Stadium after required insurance and approvals have been obtained.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

Residents may address the board through the citizen comments portion of the meeting.

The most significant future public participation opportunity is the Instructional Support Program hearing.

The proposed hearing is scheduled for:

• Date: August 10, 2026
• Time: 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Central Office Board Room, 709 8th Street SE, Orange City

Following that hearing, the board expects to consider formal action regarding continued participation in the Instructional Support Program.

Community Impact

Students and families will be affected by updated handbooks, revised district policies, staffing changes, extracurricular coaching appointments, and approved fundraising opportunities.

Teachers and staff may be affected by updated employment policies, handbook revisions, new leave provisions incorporated into board policies, technology expectations, and staffing assignments.

Taxpayers have an opportunity to participate in the upcoming Instructional Support Program hearing because future funding could include both instructional support property taxes and an income surtax, subject to annual board determinations within statutory limits.

Community organizations, including the Band Parents Association and athletic boosters, benefit from requested fundraising and event approvals that support student activities outside the regular instructional program.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

• How would continued participation in the Instructional Support Program affect future district finances?
• What factors will the board consider before taking final action after the August public hearing?
• Which policy revisions are required by new Iowa law versus local board preference?
• How will new disruptive behavior policies affect classroom management and student supports?
• What significant changes should families expect in the 2026-2027 student handbooks?
• How will updated technology policies influence classroom instruction and student device use?
• What priorities guided the district's staffing recommendations?
• Are additional staffing vacancies expected before the school year begins?
• How will the updated food service procurement plan improve compliance or purchasing efficiency?
• What safety measures and coordination are planned for the Dutchmen Field Championship fireworks display?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• July 13, 2026: Board considers annual policies, staffing, handbooks, procurement plan, fundraising requests, AEA amendment, and Instructional Support Program resolution.
• After July 21 and before July 31, 2026: Required public notice for the Instructional Support Program hearing is scheduled for publication.
• August 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m.: Public hearing regarding continued participation in the Instructional Support Program.
• August 10, 2026: Next regular board meeting immediately follows at the district office beginning at 5:00 p.m.
• October 10, 2026: Dutchmen Field Championship with proposed fireworks display following the marching band competition.
• 2026-2027 School Year: Approved student handbooks, employee handbook, staffing decisions, procurement plan, and policy revisions begin implementation as applicable.
• Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2029: Proposed beginning of the next five-year Instructional Support Program if approved following the public hearing process.

Key Takeaways

• The meeting is primarily focused on preparing for the 2026-2027 school year.
• The board begins formal consideration of extending the Instructional Support Program.
• A public hearing is scheduled for August 10, 2026 before final action on the levy proposal.
• Extensive board policy revisions respond to 2026 Iowa legislative changes.
• Student and employee handbooks are scheduled for annual approval.
• Multiple staffing recommendations address instructional, coaching, and support positions.
• The AEA funding amendment changes payment timing rather than services.
• Annual food service procurement procedures require board approval.
• Several student fundraising activities and community events require board authorization.
• Student athletes receive recognition for state and conference academic and athletic achievements.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031554&MID=31616
• Meeting listing: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/SB_MeetingListing.aspx?S=36031554
• Public body website: https://mocfv.org/index.php/district/board-of-education/
• Meeting video: https://www.youtube.com/@moc-floydvalleycsd2515/streams
• Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/@moc-floydvalleycsd2515

About the Public Body

• Name: MOC-Floyd Valley Community School District
• Organization type: school-district
• Government body: school-boards
• Location: Orange City, iowa
• County: Sioux County
• Provider: simbli

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