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Cedar Falls Community School District board meeting, date not confirmed yet

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Cedar Falls board sets public hearing on Holmes and Peet junior high renovations 47:53

  • A presenter described plans for additions and renovations at Holmes and Peet, with construction costs of roughly $10.8 million at Holmes and about $7.5 million at Peet. 29:13
  • The board approved a motion to set a public hearing on Monday, November 9th, 2026 at 5:30 PM and publish the notice to bidders for the projects. 47:53
  • The board approved the first reading of Board Policy 701.5-R, Fiscal Management Financial Matrix. 50:17
Item by item (8)
  1. Opening and consent agenda 0:25
    • The consent agenda included the agenda, minutes from October 12th and October 14th, accounts payable, the open enrollment report and an agreement with CDW Amplified for Education. 0:25
    • No public comment was registered for the meeting. ~1:19
    • The motion to approve the consent agenda carried. 1:19
  2. High school student report 1:19
    • The high school report covered a food drive, a pickleball tournament and a trunk or treat event that raised over $700. 1:19
    • The student said the school food pantry will partner with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and that toiletries and shelf-stable food would be welcome donations. 4:28
    • A speaker said the school foundation is acting as the fiscal agent and a way to donate money could be set up. 5:33
  3. Item 6:24
    • The update noted the women's rugby team won a state championship and placed 5th at nationals in Idaho. 6:24
    • The update said student, staff, booster and Golden Age passes will not be accepted at state qualifying events. 9:04
    • A Band Booster Pancake Breakfast is set for Saturday, November 7th, at the high school for $7 a person. 14:10
  4. September financial reports 15:18
    • A staff member reported general fund revenues of a little over $1.6 million, expenditures of $6.3 million and total cash investments of $17,376,207. 15:27
    • The staff member reported total cash investments of $19,707,523 in the SAVE fund and $11,080,873 in the PEPL fund. 15:44
    • The staff member said state payments are now made quarterly, which reflects a larger balance than previously. 16:05
  5. Junior high additions and renovations 20:05
    • A presenter said the Holmes project would go out to bid Thursday, October 29th, with the Peet project staggered a week later. 23:27
    • The presenter said the Holmes plan converts the pool into a new gym and adds a kitchen, while Peet adds a cafeteria expansion and restrooms near the football field. 24:46
    • A staff member said the scope for both buildings fit within the budget allocated in the PEPL and sales tax funds. 44:07
    • The motion to set a public hearing on Monday, November 9th, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Cedar Falls City Hall and publish the notice to bidders carried. 47:53
  6. First reading of fiscal management policy 48:33
    • The staff member said the second reading would be at the next meeting. 48:42
    • The motion to approve the first reading of Board Policy 701.5-R carried. 50:17
  7. Item 51:16
    • A date in the resolution was noted as incorrect and will be changed. 57:35
    • One speaker said the amendment is about giving the legislature options because the state is running at a deficit. 1:01:52
    • The motion to approve the resolution regarding Iowa Constitution Amendment 1 carried. 1:02:29
  8. Superintendent report and work session 1:02:51
    • The board planned a work session on 2 chapters of a book issued through the Iowa Association of School Boards, with no action to be taken. 1:04:12

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Video: posted by the district as “Cedar Falls Board of Education Meeting October 26, 2026”