Belle Plaine, Iowa
September 10, 2025 Regular Meeting

A regular board meeting of the Belle Plaine Community School District Board of Education was held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at Longfellow Elementary, Belle Plaine.
Members Present: Val Coffman, Rima Johnson, Tylar Gallagher, Andy Neuhaus, Alicia Jacobi arrived late.
Members Absent: None
Administration Present: Chad Straight, Heather Coover, Kelly Scott
Board Secretary/Treasurer Present: Stacey Kolars
Visitors Present: Interested Patrons
Press Representative: None
The meeting was called to order by President Coffman at 6:30 p.m.
AGENDA
Motion Johnson, second Neuhaus to approve the agenda. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.
DELEGATIONS
None
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
The consent agenda items were considered. There was motion by Neuhaus, second by Gallagher to approve the consent agenda items. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried. The consent agenda items that were approved are listed below:
Approval of the minutes of the August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting/Public Hearing
Approval of bills, payroll and financial statements
Personnel/Business Items:
Acceptance of Resignations-There were no resignations.
PRINCIPAL REPORTS-Secondary Principal, Kelly Scott) and Elementary Principal, Heather Coover (not in attendance) gave their respective reports to the board.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Straight gave his report to the board.
COMMUNICATIONS
The school board members will be participating in the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
OLD BUSINESS
Action/Discussion on PPEL/SAVE Projects-
Discussion took on current projects and summer projects. Discussion took place regarding obtaining possible quotes for a solar project.

BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Approval of the Employment of Personnel-No action was taken on this item.
2. Action/Discussion on Snow Removal Quotes- There was motion by Neuhaus, second by Gallagher to approve snow removal quotes from Trevor Abernathy to remove snow at the Longfellow location, and Dennis Wiese for snow removal at the Jr/Sr high school location at the rate of $80.00 per hour.
   3. Action/Discussion on IASB Convention- The board discussed attending the IASB Convention on November 19-21st in Des Moines. Please let Stacey know by the October board meeting.
3. Action/Discussion on Equity Coordinator, Homeless Liaison, and Migratory Liaison- Superintendent Straight recommended the board approve Principal Kelly Scott as the Equity Coordinator, Homeless Liaison, and Migratory Liaison. There was motion by Gallagher, second by Johnson to approve Superintendent Straight’s recommendation. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.
4. Action/Discussion on Foster Care Coordinator and 504 Coordinator – Superintendent Straight recommended the board approve Principal Heather Coover for the positions of Foster Care Coordinator and 504 Coordinator. There was motion by Johnson, second by Neuhaus to approve Superintendent Straight’s recommendation. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.
5. Action/Discussion on Title IX Coordinator-
   Superintendent Straight recommended the board approve him as the Title IX Coordinator. There was motion by Jacobi, second by Neuhaus to approve Superintendent Straight as the Title IX Coordinator. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.
6. Discussion of Board Goals and Progress-
   Discussion took place regarding the board goals and priorities. There was motion by Gallagher, second by Neuhaus to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 p.m. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.

Valerie Coffman, Board President
Stacey Kolars, Board Secretary/Treasurer