Meeting Overview
Woodward-Granger Community Schools scheduled a Regular Board Meeting for August 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM. The packet identifies the meeting location as the Woodward-Granger MS/HS Media Center, 306 West Third Street, Woodward, Iowa, with Ashley Brandt listed as Board President.
The agenda includes routine opening items, public communication, Hawk Highlights, discussion items, an action agenda, a consent agenda, discussion of other matters, a possible closed session, and adjournment.
Key Items on the Agenda
Middle School Project Items
The action agenda includes several items related to the new middle school project.
- The board was scheduled to consider Middle School Project Pay Application #18.
- The packet includes a recommended action to approve payment application number 018 as presented.
- The agenda identifies the project as connected to Strategic Goal V — Growth and Sustainability.
The board was also scheduled to consider related project invoices and additional service items:
- A recommended action to approve payment of $232,228.53 to Story Construction for construction management services delivered from July 1 through July 31, 2026.
- A recommended action to approve a DLR Group invoice for $35,390.96 for services provided from July 1 through July 31, 2026.
- A recommended action to table an Amendment for Additional Services with DLR Group for further discussion with DLR Group, Story Construction, and Ahlers & Cooney.
Major Financial Items
Vehicle Purchase Proposal
The packet includes a proposed purchase of a used Ford Transit 350 12-passenger van from Bob Brown Chevrolet for $39,575.00.
The packet states that Type III Vehicle Information from the Iowa Department of Education indicates that 12-passenger vans may only be purchased as used vehicles. It also notes that these vans are in high demand among Iowa schools and that adding the vehicle would support increased community and career-based learning experiences for students.
The agenda materials state that $45,000.00 of PPEL funds are budgeted annually for vehicle replacement.
Middle School Furniture Invoice
The board was scheduled to consider an invoice from Premier Furniture for furniture and assembly for the new middle school. The item is associated with Strategic Goal I — Student Learning and Strategic Goal II — Student Well-being.
Policy and Governance Items
Board Policy 503.11 — Disruptive Behavior
The agenda includes a first reading of Board Policy 503.11 — Disruptive Behavior and its associated regulation.
The recommended action states that the board may consider approving the first reading of the policy and regulation as presented.
Board Policy 605.04 — Technology and Instructional Materials
The packet includes a proposed action to waive the first reading and approve Board Policy 605.04 — Technology and Instructional Materials and its associated exhibit.
The packet states that the update aligns policy and practice with Iowa Code changes regarding student screen time.
2026 Legislative Session IASB Recommended Updates
The agenda includes a second reading of board policies, regulations, and exhibits updated by the Iowa Association of School Boards.
The packet states that these updates are intended to align the board policy manual with legislation passed during the 2026 General Session.
Consent Agenda Items
The consent agenda includes several scheduled items:
- Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on July 13, 2026.
- Minutes from Special Board Meetings on July 24, 2026, and July 31, 2026.
- Monthly Board Open Enrollment report for August 2026.
- Monthly Board Staffing Changes report for August 2026.
- List of Bills for August.
- TAG report for August.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- The board’s consideration of multiple new middle school project-related financial items, including construction management, architectural services, furniture, and payment applications.
- The proposed purchase of a 12-passenger van using vehicle replacement funding.
- Policy updates involving disruptive behavior, technology and instructional materials, and Iowa Association of School Boards legislative updates.
- A scheduled closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(J) to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate.
