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Lewis Central Community School District board meeting, Sep 21, 2026

1 h 16 min · 0 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Board takes up $1,025,106 special education allowable growth request 1:11:55

  • A district staff member presented on the Camp Invention summer program and said it had 91 campers this year, the most it has had. 5:11
  • During the superintendent's report, a speaker described facilities work, including the replaced high school gym floor and new security cameras and license plate readers. 30:16
  • Alec Sorenson made motions on a $1,025,106 special education allowable growth request, middle school window coverings not to exceed $24,017 and a $4,000 educational lane salary increase. 1:12:07
Item by item (14)
  1. Opening and agenda approval 3:46
    • Tim Wright called the meeting to order and a staff member took roll call. 3:46
    • Tim Wright asked for a motion to approve the September 21st, 2026 agenda, and a roll call vote followed. 4:03
  2. Summer invention camp presentation 4:27
    • A staff member said the camp ran July 6th through the 10th and had 91 campers, up from 42 in 2023, 46 in 2024 and 50 last year, with 17 staff members. 5:11
    • The staff member said an Iowa West Foundation grant allowed 10 campers to come for free, and students described projects from the camp modules. 6:45
    • The staff member said current campers who sign up before the end of September can save up to $70. 17:05
  3. Good news and recognitions 19:14
    • A speaker said the band got first place in 4A and the football team started the year 2⁠-⁠2. 20:05
    • Tim Wright asked about a dictionary donation, and a speaker said dictionaries were given to every 3rd grade student and the PTA delivered Titan Nation shirts. 22:29
    • Greg Sturm said Special Olympics shirts can now be ordered to support Special Olympic athletes. 25:03
  4. Comments and suggestions 25:40
    • Tim Wright opened the floor for public comment. 25:40
    • Greg Sturm thanked those who helped host a game at the district stadium for Avoca because its field was underwater. 27:39
  5. Consent agenda 28:23
    • A staff member said there were a couple of additions to the consent agenda, and Tim Wright asked for a motion to approve it as presented. 28:29
  6. Superintendent report 29:15
    • A speaker said the board would get its first quarterly strategic plan review in October, including FAST scores in math and reading, and that an option to buy new tarps for the gym floors would come to the next meeting. 29:15
    • The speaker said the district added security cameras, door sensors and license plate readers this summer. 34:16
    • Alec Sorenson asked whether readers at Titan Hill and Kreft should be considered, and a speaker said they cost about $20,000 plus per camera, probably more like $30,000 per camera with cable pulls. 36:48
  7. Special education allowable growth discussion 38:11
    • A speaker said the district ran a special education deficit of a little over $1 million this year, compared with about $850,000 last year, and that allowable growth allows the district to recoup those costs. 38:24
  8. Middle school window coverings discussion 41:35
    • A speaker said the option spec'd for the 126 middle school windows costs $24,017 and a cheaper option came in around $21,000. 41:44
    • Greg Sturm clarified that the windows were replaced rather than added. 43:41
  9. Educational lane advancement discussion 44:16
    • A speaker said the employee submitted the form on March 31st and the evidence on September 7th because the class did not end until August 25th. 44:24
  10. Closed session on employee leave 45:24
    • Tim Wright said a closed session was recommended under Iowa Code Section 21.51 to discuss employee requests for leave. 45:24
  11. Special education allowable growth request 1:11:55
    • Alec Sorenson moved to approve the special education supplement allowable growth request of $1,025,106 for fiscal year 2026. 1:12:07
  12. Middle school window coverings 1:12:36
    • Alec Sorenson moved to approve a quote for window coverings at the middle school for an amount not to exceed $24,017. 1:12:40
  13. Educational lane advancement 1:13:04
    • Alec Sorenson moved to approve an educational lane movement and salary increase of $4,000 for the 2026⁠-⁠27 contract year. 1:13:12
  14. Future meetings and adjournment 1:15:18
    • A speaker said the next board meeting is on October 5th at 6:30 PM. 1:15:22
    • Tim Wright asked for a motion to adjourn. 1:16:01

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