<body><div>TO: BENTON COMMUNITY BOARD OF EDUCATIONFROM: DR. JAMES BIESCHKE, SUPERINTENDENTRE: REGULAR BOARD MEETINGTIME: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 20266:00 p.m. – Regular MeetingPLACE: Central Office – Boardroom304 1st StreetVan Horne, Iowa 52346REGULAR MEETINGPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE &amp; CALL TO ORDER – 6:01 PMDirectors Present: Becker, Kaiser, Klein, Shaw, ThompsonDirectors Absent: Nolte, SchanbacherA quorum was declared present.Also present: Dr Bieschke, Anna Selk, Melisa Venneman, Jason West, Rob Libolt, Ryan Junge, Katie Bauder,Phil Eastman, Anthony Bopp &amp; Kelly Ondracek.DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS – NONEACTION ITEM #23 – APPROVAL OF AGENDAMotion by Kaiser, seconded by Shaw, to approve the agenda as presented.MOTION CARRIEDALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYESCHOOL IMPROVEMENT REPORTPistons to Pathways Board PresentationOPEN FORUMInput was provided by patron regarding training and overall culture &amp; climate of the food service department.ADMINISTRATION REPORTACTION ITEM #24 – CERTIFIED ENROLLMENT REPORTOur certified enrollment is 1,434.15 students, which is up 8 students. While this is positive, we would anticipate still being on budget guarantee. We have increased open enrollments by another 17 students, which is a positive as well.Motion by Klein, seconded by Becker, to approve the Certified Enrollment Count for 2026.MOTION CARRIEDALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYEEARLY RETIREMENT PLAN – Discussion OnlyLinked below is a list of eligible employees for early retirement, per requirements used last year, which were reaching the age of 55 and having 20 years of continuous service in the district. The early retirement incentive offered last year was 35% of the base salary as well as paying $50 per unused sick day up to a maximum dollar amount of $6,000. The board will also need to consider if the plan is offered for one year or two.ACTION ITEM #25 – SCHOOL VEHICLE PURCHASELinked below are three quotes for a new pickup for the district. The recommendation would be to purchase the chevy pickup for sale from Thys Chevrolet in Blairstown.Motion by Shaw, seconded by Klein, to approve the quote for purchase of a district pickup from Thys Chevrolet.This includes the addition of $2,840.00 for add ons for a total of $53,740.00.MOTION CARRIEDALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYEACTION ITEM #26 – BUSINESS SERVICESWARRANTSADDITIONAL WARRANTSSUMMARY OF WARRANTSFINANCIAL REPORTSGeneral Fund ReportAll Funds ReportMotion by Kaiser, seconded by Klein, to approve the warrants and financial reports as presented.MOTION CARRIEDALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYEACTION ITEM #27 – CONSENT AGENDAThe Consent Agenda includes common topics.*ALL HIRES ARE CONTINGENT ON BACKGROUND CHECK, PROPER LICENSING, AND RELEASE FROM CURRENT CONTRACT IF APPLICABLEa. HIRES • Kaitlyn Brocka - Special Education Associate - MS/HS • Carmanda Camacho - Special Education Associate - Atkins Elementary b. RESIGNATIONS • Barb Johnson - Food Service - MS/HS • Alison Nichols - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach c. MEETING MINUTES September 16, 2026d. CONTRACTS• Kirkwood Student Teaching Contracte. VOLUNTEERS• Matt &amp; Jessica Lacina – Band/Vocal• Justin Lorenzen – Band/Vocal• Amanda Watson – Band/Vocal• Theresa Bries – Band/Vocal• Jacob Worthen – Girls Wrestling• Phil Eastman – Girls Wrestling• Kaitlyn Bonewitz – Girls Wrestling• Elias Bieschke – Boys Wrestling• Ben Petton – Boys Wrestling• Gene Pilcher – Boys Wrestling• Jordan Thys – Boys Wrestling• Michael &amp; Dawn Arnold – Show Choirf. TRIPS – NONEMotion by Shaw, seconded by Klein, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.MOTION CARRIEDALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYEACTION ITEM #28 – POLICY REVIEW502.02 – Care of School Property/Vandalism (2nd Reading)502.05 – Student Lockers (2nd Reading)705.05 – Federal Awards Compliance (2nd Reading)706.04 – Time and Effort (2nd Reading)503.04 – Good Conduct Rule (Change align w/IASB)503.08 – Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence (no change to policy) *503.11 – Disruptive Behavior (1st Reading)503.11(R1) – Disruptive Behavior – Building Level Policy Procedure (Add Regulation)503.11(R2) – Disruptive Behavior – Students with an IEP (Add Regulation)701.05 – Fiscal Management (1st Reading) *701.05(R1) – Fiscal Management – Financial Metrics (Add Regulation) *804.07 – Radon Mitigation (1st Reading) *804.07(R1) – Radon Mitigation (Add Regulation) *900 – Principles and Objectives for Community Relations (No change, aligns w/IASB)901 – Public Examination of School District Records (No change, aligns w/IASB)901.02 – Board Proceedings (Rescind, no IASB policy)902.01 – News Media Relations (1st Reading)902.02 – News Conferences and Interviews (No change, aligns w/IASB)902.03 – News Releases (1st Reading)902.04 – Live Broadcast or Recording (just added note to bottom)902.05 – Board-Community Relations (Rescind, no IASB policy)903.01 – School – Community Groups (just added note to bottom)903.02 – Community Resource Persons and Volunteers (change to align w/IASB)903.03 – Visitors to School District Buildings &amp; Sites (change to align w/IASB)903.04 – Public Conduct on School Premises (No change, aligns w/IASB)903.05 – Distribution of Materials (1st Reading)903.05(R1) – Distribution of Materials – Regulation (Add Regulation)903.06 – Organization and Dissolution of Citizens Advisory Committee (Rescind, no IASB policy)903.07 – Citizens’ Complaints About School Personnel (Rescind, no IASB policy)904.02 – Advertising and Promotion (change to align w/IASB)904.07 – Public Performance by Students (Rescind, no IASB policy)904.08 – Contests for Students (Rescind, no IASB policy)905.02 – Nicotine/Tobacco-Free Environment (change to align w/IASB)905.03 – Weapons in the School District (1st Reading)905.04 – Supervision by School Personnel (Rescind, no IASB policy)907 – District Operation During Public Emergencies (1st Reading)907(R1) – District Operation During Public Emergencies – Regulation (Add Regulation)920 – Naming of District Facilities &amp; Events (Keep, no IASB policy)Motion by Becker, seconded by Klein, to approve the policies and revisions as presented.MOTION CARRIEDALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYESUPERINTENDENT REPORTFinalization of IASB Convention Attendees- IASB Convention – Nov. 18 – 20Facilities (Softball- concrete, Atkins-stage wall/offices, Norway- concrete, asphalt, Keystone- playground, MS/HS- press box, loading dock, air handling units)Drug Dog Search of LockersVeterans Day Program- Nov. 11thACTION ITEM #29 – ADJOURNMENTMotion by Kaiser, seconded by Shaw, to adjourn the board meeting at 6:58 PMMOTION CARRIEDALL MEMBERS PRESENT VOTING AYE</div></body>

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6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting. Directors Present: Becker, Kaiser, Klein, Shaw, Thompson. A quorum was declared present. Also present: Dr Bieschke, Anna Selk, Melisa Venneman, Jason West, Rob Libolt, Ryan Junge, Katie Bauder,. Phil Eastman, Anthony Bopp & Kelly Ondracek. DELEGATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS – NONE...

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6:00 p.m. – Regular Meeting. Directors Present: Becker, Kaiser, Klein, Shaw, Thompson. A quorum was declared present. Also present: Dr Bieschke, Anna Selk,

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