School Board Agenda & Packet Summary – Solon Community School District – June 30, 2026

Meeting Information

• Public Body: Solon Community School District
• Organization Type: school-district
• Government Body: school-boards
• Meeting Title: 06/30/2026 - 07:30 AM Special Board Meeting Special Board Meeting
• Meeting Date: 2026-06-30
• City: Solon
• County: Johnson
• State: iowa
• Meeting Source URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031818&MID=32067
• Meeting Listing URL: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=36031818
• Public Body Website: https://www.solon.k12.ia.us/page/agendas-minutes
• Meeting Video URL: Not available
• Video Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOmDxHR9VqvUHLlsQrGTZQ

What Community Members Should Know

This special meeting is narrowly focused on approving annual agreements with Kirkwood Community College for the 2026–2027 school year while also approving routine claims, contracts, and end-of-fiscal-year payments. The largest policy decisions involve continuing career-connected learning opportunities, concurrent college coursework, and specialized transition services for eligible students with disabilities.

The packet shows the district continuing its long-standing partnership with Kirkwood through three agreements: the Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) program, the College Credit in High School (CCHS) concurrent enrollment program, and the VITAL 4+ transition program for students receiving special education services beyond the traditional high school experience.

Financially, the consent agenda includes more than $1.38 million in claims, with the largest payments supporting ongoing Lakeview renovations, the Spartan Field House project, asbestos removal, technology, transportation, insurance renewals, and instructional services. Additional purchases include a new school bus, software renewals, facility maintenance, and educational testing.

Overall, the meeting emphasizes workforce preparation, expanded college opportunities, facility investments, and continued support for students with diverse educational needs rather than introducing new district policies or major governance changes.

Major Discussion and Action Items

Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection Agreement

The board is asked to approve a new Memorandum of Understanding with Kirkwood Community College's Workplace Learning Connection program for the 2026–2027 school year.

The agreement establishes Kirkwood as the district's regional intermediary for career-connected learning. Programming includes career discovery tours, employer visits, internships, job shadows, mock interviews, classroom speakers, career fairs, financial literacy activities, and STEAM programming.

The agreement emphasizes equitable access for students across grade levels, employer partnerships throughout Eastern Iowa, annual reporting to district leadership, and coordination with Grant Wood AEA and other educational partners.

The district's annual contribution is calculated using enrollment-based formulas totaling $5,312, consisting of $1,727 for middle school students and $3,585 for high school students.

College Credit in High School and Concurrent Enrollment

Board approval would continue Solon's participation in Kirkwood's concurrent enrollment partnership.

Students would continue to have access to extensive college-level coursework spanning career and technical education, health sciences, business, cybersecurity, manufacturing, construction, automotive technology, criminal justice, arts and sciences, communications, mathematics, and other academic fields.

The agreement explains district tuition responsibilities. Career and technical education courses are funded at 100% of Kirkwood tuition ($229 per credit hour) plus applicable course fees, while qualifying arts and sciences courses are generally funded at 80% of tuition, subject to minimum enrollment requirements.

The agreement also continues onsite high school concurrent enrollment offerings such as Composition I and II, Calculus, Statistics, Personal Finance, Information Computing, and internship-based work learning.

VITAL 4+ Transition Services

The board is also considering renewal of the VITAL 4+ transition services agreement with Kirkwood Community College.

The program serves students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) whose transition needs extend beyond services available within the district. The agreement emphasizes that placements remain individualized, that the district retains responsibility for providing a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and that educational decisions continue to be made by each student's IEP team.

The contract outlines responsibilities for instructional services, progress monitoring, transportation, communication with families, recordkeeping, billing, and compliance with IDEA and other federal and state requirements.

Attachment A identifies three participating students for the 2026 academic year: Lillian Worrell, Abby Gregory, and Aidan Fister.

Capital Construction and Facility Investments

Although no construction contracts require separate action, the claims list demonstrates continued progress on major capital projects.

The largest payment is $1,080,920.45 to Larson Construction for Pay Application #7 related to Lakeview renovations.

Additional capital expenditures include:

• $108,000 for Phase II asbestos removal.
• $4,252 for asbestos air clearance testing.
• $87,028.64 for the Spartan Field House project.
• Fire panel repairs and upgrades.
• Technology purchases and equipment improvements.

These expenditures indicate significant ongoing investment in district facilities.

Consent Agenda Claims and Operational Purchases

The consent agenda combines routine but important operational spending across instructional, technology, transportation, athletics, nutrition, maintenance, and administrative functions.

Notable expenditures include annual software renewals, ISASP testing, insurance renewals, maintenance supplies, student support services, transportation equipment, and activity fund purchases supporting extracurricular programs.

While individually routine, together these expenditures illustrate the district's ongoing operational priorities entering the 2026–2027 school year.

Financial Matters

The largest financial items include:

• $1,080,920.45 to Larson Construction for Lakeview renovation work.
• $108,000 to Advanced Environmental for Phase II asbestos removal.
• $87,028.64 to Watts Group for Spartan Field House construction.
• $159,243 to Hoglund Bus Company for a 2027 school bus scheduled for July 2026 delivery.
• $51,662 for renewal of the district's Storm Protection Fund coverage.
• $20,610.90 for excess liability insurance renewal.
• $10,878.17 for Time Clock Plus software licensing.
• $8,100 for annual SIMBLI renewal.
• $7,800 for mental health support services provided by Tanager Place.
• $6,830.85 for Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) testing.
• $5,530 for Edmentum enrollment services.

The Workplace Learning Connection agreement includes an annual district contribution of $5,312 based on certified student enrollment.

Concurrent enrollment tuition obligations continue under established cost-sharing formulas with Kirkwood Community College depending on course type and enrollment.

Policies, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Governance

No new district policies or governance changes are proposed.

The primary governance actions involve approving annual agreements governing partnerships with Kirkwood Community College.

The Workplace Learning Connection agreement establishes expectations regarding student safety, nondiscrimination, intellectual property, reporting responsibilities, employer partnerships, and career-connected learning.

The VITAL agreement reinforces compliance with IDEA, FERPA, ADA, Iowa special education requirements, and district responsibilities for IEP implementation.

Reports, Presentations, and Informational Updates

The packet primarily consists of contracts rather than narrative reports.

Supporting documentation provides detailed descriptions of:

• Career-connected learning opportunities available through Workplace Learning Connection.
• Concurrent enrollment course offerings available during the 2026–2027 school year.
• Procedures governing special education transition programming.
• District claims documenting facility, instructional, and operational expenditures.

Together these materials provide the board with background supporting approval of annual educational partnerships.

Personnel, Appointments, and Organizational Matters

The packet does not include significant hiring, resignations, retirements, or employment agreement actions.

The VITAL agreement describes staffing responsibilities shared among Kirkwood Community College, Grant Wood AEA, and Solon Community School District, including requirements that licensed personnel provide educational services and progress monitoring for participating students.

Projects, Facilities, Infrastructure, and Operations

Facility work continues across several major projects.

Lakeview renovations remain the district's largest active capital project based on the construction payment included in the claims.

Additional operational investments include:

• Spartan Field House construction.
• Fire alarm panel repairs and upgrades.
• Asbestos removal and environmental testing.
• Purchase of a new school bus.
• Technology hardware.
• Software renewals including SIMBLI, PaperCut, Time Clock Plus, and ISFIS.
• Utility payments, custodial supplies, transportation maintenance, and facility upkeep.

These expenditures indicate continued modernization of district infrastructure while maintaining daily operations.

Public Hearings and Opportunities for Community Input

The agenda does not identify any scheduled public hearings.

Community members may attend the special board meeting and observe board discussion prior to action on the proposed agreements and consent agenda items.

No separate public comment opportunities, hearings, surveys, or application deadlines are identified within the packet.

Community Impact

Students will continue to have access to expanded college coursework and career exploration experiences through Kirkwood partnerships.

Families of students participating in concurrent enrollment or transition services benefit from continued educational pathways that can support college readiness, career preparation, and individualized postsecondary planning.

Taxpayers should note continued investment in long-term capital improvements alongside routine operational spending, insurance renewals, transportation equipment, and educational technology.

District employees will continue collaborating with Kirkwood Community College, Grant Wood AEA, and regional employers to deliver career-connected learning and transition programming.

Local employers and community organizations may participate in internships, career fairs, classroom presentations, mock interviews, and other workforce development activities coordinated through Workplace Learning Connection.

Questions Community Members May Want to Ask

• How many Solon students participated in Workplace Learning Connection activities during the previous year?
• What measurable outcomes have resulted from the district's investment in career-connected learning?
• How many students are expected to enroll in concurrent enrollment courses during 2026–2027?
• Which concurrent enrollment programs have experienced the greatest student demand?
• What is the anticipated completion timeline for the Lakeview renovation project?
• What work remains on the Spartan Field House project?
• How will the new school bus affect transportation operations or fleet replacement planning?
• What services will the VITAL transition program provide for participating students?
• How are employers selected to participate in internships and work-based learning experiences?
• Are additional facility improvements expected during the upcoming fiscal year?

Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps

• June 30, 2026: Special Board Meeting to consider approval of consent agenda items and Kirkwood partnership agreements.
• 2026–2027 School Year: Workplace Learning Connection programming, concurrent enrollment courses, and VITAL transition services are scheduled to continue following board approval.
• July 2026: Delivery of the new Hoglund school bus is scheduled.
• Throughout 2026–2027: Career exploration activities, internships, concurrent enrollment coursework, and transition services are expected to operate under the approved agreements.
• May superintendent meetings: Any proposed annual increases in Workplace Learning Connection participation fees will be reviewed.

Key Takeaways

• The special meeting focuses primarily on annual agreements with Kirkwood Community College.
• Students would continue accessing expanded career exploration and work-based learning opportunities.
• Concurrent enrollment continues to provide both college and high school credit opportunities.
• The district's Workplace Learning Connection contribution totals $5,312.
• More than $1.38 million in claims support district operations and capital projects.
• Lakeview renovations remain the largest active construction project reflected in the claims.
• The district continues investing in transportation, technology, facilities, and student services.
• Specialized transition services continue for eligible students with IEPs through the VITAL program.
• Major insurance, software, and operational renewals are included in the consent agenda.
• No new district policies or public hearings are included in this special meeting packet.

Official Sources

• Meeting source: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/ViewMeeting.aspx?S=36031818&MID=32067
• Meeting listing: https://simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Index.aspx?S=36031818
• Public body website: https://www.solon.k12.ia.us/page/agendas-minutes
• Meeting video: Not available
• Video channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuOmDxHR9VqvUHLlsQrGTZQ

About the Public Body

• Name: Solon Community School District
• Organization type: school-district
• Government body: school-boards
• Location: Solon, iowa
• County: Johnson
• Provider: simbli

Keywords

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