Belle Plaine, Iowa
March 4, 2026 Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Belle Plaine Community School District Board of Education was held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the board room at Longfellow Elementary, Belle Plaine.
Members Present: Val Coffman, Alicia Jacobi, Scott Frank
Members Absent: Tylar Gallagher, Andy Neuhaus
Administration Present: Chad Straight, Kelly Scott
Superintendent Secretary Present: Kristy Baburek
Visitors Present: None
Press Representative: None
The meeting was called to order by President Coffman at 3:00 p.m.

AGENDA
Motion Jacobi, second Frank to approve the agenda. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS-There were no consent agenda items
COMMUNICATIONS-There were no communications
BUSINESS ITEMS

1. Recommendation to Terminate Non-Certified Employee-Superintendent Straight recommended the termination of custodian, Justin Baumert effective immediately. There was motion by Frank, second by Jacobi to approve this recommendation for immediate termination. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.

There was motion by Jacobi, second by Frank to adjourn the meeting at 3:02 p.m. All voted, “aye.” Motion carried.

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