Belle Plaine, Iowa
January 16, 2026 Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Belle Plaine Community School District Board of Education was held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the board room at Longfellow Elementary, Belle Plaine.
Members Present: Val Coffman, Andy Neuhaus, Alicia Jacobi, Scott Frank.
Members Absent: Tylar Gallagher
Administration Present: Chad Straight
Board Secretary/Treasurer Present: Stacey Kolars
Visitors Present: Interested Patrons
Press Representative: None
The meeting was called to order by President Coffman at 9:30 a.m.
AGENDA
Motion Neuhaus, second Frank to approve the agenda. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.
DELEGATIONS-There were no delegations
BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Action/Discussion on Offer to Purchase Belle Plaine CSD House-Superintendent Straight informed the board that Storm Realty had presented an offer from potential buyers for the district’s house at 1207 16th Street, Belle Plaine that has been for sale. The offer presented in the purchase/sale contract was in the amount of $340,000 “as is.” After review of the contract and further discussion, there was motion by Jacobi, second by Frank to accept the presented offer to purchase the house at 1207 16th Street, Belle Plaine, Iowa in the amount of $340,000 “as is.” All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.

There was motion by Jacobi, second by Frank to adjourn the meeting at 9:50 p.m. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.

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