Lone Tree CSD Sept 16, 2026

Lone Tree CSD
Sept. 16, 2026

Call to Order
The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District regular meeting was called to order by President Ogren at 6:00 p.m., September 16, 2026, in the Library.

Roll Call
PRESENT: Alex Lorack, Christina Magruder, Alex Ogren, Alecia Parizek, Vida Wollrab
ABSENT: None

Approval of Agenda
I move to approve the September 16, 2026 regular meeting agenda.
Motion made by: Magruder
Motion seconded by: Wollrab
Voting:
Alex Ogren- Yes
Alecia Parizek- Yes
Christina Magruder- Yes
Alex Lorack- Yes
Vida Wollrab- Yes

Public Comments: None

CMaR Interview with Board: The board conducted interviews with City Construction and Miron Construction for the role of Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for the upcoming HVAC project, which is scheduled to go to bond in November. Each company had 10 minutes to answer selected questions, followed by Q&A with the board.

Administrative Reports

Principal Jacque: Principal Jacque presented the PreK-12 board report. The update included communications from School Counselor Elizabeth Koehler and Business Teacher Jessica Howard. It also covered elementary FAST data, MSHS MAP testing, and the September 21st Professional Development schedule.

Superintendent Hotz: Superintendent Hotz’s board report included the presentation by the Antelope Lending Library, an independent nonprofit bookmobile. Funded by grants and the City of Lone Tree, the program provides free summer library services, crafts, snacks, hygiene items, and community resources. Additionally, Superintendent Hotz shared with the board that business teacher Jessica Howard was recognized as the 2027 Iowa Teacher of the Year!

Consent Agenda

Previous Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting & September 2, 2026 Workshop.

Finance Reports
August 2026 finance report
Payment of Bills
September 2026 payment of bills
Hires, Resignations, & Transfers
Hirings
Christian Solis | Wellness Center
Christina Magruder | Freshman Class Sponsor
Tammy Oaks | Route Driver
Caroline Jilek | Spanish Club Advisor
Renae Williams | Junior Class Sponsor
Resignations
Sam Skogen | HS Assistant Volleyball Coach

Gifts-Grants-Requests: Shalla Donation - FFA activity fund, Juanita Westlake Forbes Memorial Donation - HS activity fund
I move to approve the consent agenda pulling the open enrollment requests.
Motion made by: Lorack
Motion seconded by: Wollrab
Voting: 4-0-1 Magruder abstain
Motion Approved

Items pulled from consent agenda:
Open Enrollment Requests
Open enroll out of our district for the 2026-2027 school year: Mason & Maverick Schneider - Kindergarten

I move to approve the open enrollment.
Motion made by: Magruder
Motion seconded by: Lorack
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

Old Business
2002 Edition Roof: The Board reviewed the prior proposal submitted by Shive Hattery. Superintendent Hotz recommended proceeding with Shive-Hattery to prepare the project drawings and final bid package for the 2002 roof replacement.

I move to approve Shive-Hattery’s proposal to provide design, bidding, and construction services to replace the 2002 roof in the amount of $22,000.
Motion made by: Magruder
Motion seconded by: Lorack
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

HVAC & Bond Updates: Superintendent Hotz discussed upcoming community informative communication, including his weekly district update, upcoming community meetings, a district fact sheet, and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document. Representatives from Shive-Hattery will attend the community meetings to provide technical information to the public. Following this update, the Board discussed key talking points to prioritize during these outreach efforts.

The Board then reviewed the recent contractor interviews for City Construction and Miron Construction and shared their initial thoughts. Members must complete their evaluation score sheets and return them to Supt. Hotz by Monday, October 5th. The Board will continue this discussion at the October 7th workshop, followed by a special session to approve the selected contractor.

New Business

Policy Readings
400 Series (401.04-407.06-E(3)) (1st Reading):
401.04 Employee Complaints, 401.05 Employee Records, 401.07 Employee Travel Compensation, 403.06 Drug and Alcohol Testing Program, 403.06-E(1) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program - Notice to Employees, 403.06-E(2) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program - Pre Employment Testing Acknowledgment Form, 403.06-E(3) Drug and Alcohol Testing Program- Written Consent to Share Information, 405.08 Licensed Employee Evaluation, 406.01 Licensed Employee Compensation, 406.02 Licensed Employee Compensation Advancement, 406.04 Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty, 407.06 Licensed Employee Early Retirement, 407.06-E(1) Licensed Employee Early Retirement Acknowledgment Receipt, 407.06-E(2) Licensed Employee Early Retirement - Insurance Options, 407.06-E(3) Licensed Employee Early Retirement - Application (407.06 would be the only one that would need a second reading since it was the only one that has changes.)

I move to approve the first reading of board policies 401.04 through 407.06.
Motion made by: Magruder
Motion seconded by: Lorack
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

700 Series (707.05-710.04) (1st Review):
707.05 Internal Controls, 707.05-R(1) Internal Controls, 709 Insurance Program, 710.01 School Nutrition Program, 710.01-R(1) School Nutrition Program - Civil Rights Complaint Procedures, 710.01-E(1) School Nutrition Program - Notice of Nondiscrimination, 710.01-E(2) School Nutrition Program - Civil Rights Complaint Form, 710.02 Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility, 710.03 Vending Machines, 710.04 Meal Charges.

I move to approve amending 707.05-R(1) Internal Controls & 709 Insurance Program keeping the business manager language as it was.
Motion made by: Lorack
Motion seconded by: Magruder
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

I move to approve the first reading of board policies 707.05 through 710.04.
Motion made by: Lorack
Motion seconded by: Parizek
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

Vol. 34 #4 & #5 New Policies (1st Review):
604.03-R(1) Program for Talented and Gifted Students - Regulation, 605.04-E(1) Technology and Instructional Materials - One-to-One Digital Device Program Technology Adoption Checklist, 701.05-R(1) Fiscal Management - Financial Metrics, 705.05 Federal Awards Compliance, 706.04 Time and Effort Reporting

I move to approve the first reading of the new board policies as presented.
Motion made by: Parizek
Motion seconded by: Lorack
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

Board Policy 503.11: Disruptive Behavior (1st Review):
503.11 Disruptive Behavior, 503.11-R(1) Disruptive Behavior - Building Level Policy Procedure, 503.11-R(2) Disruptive Behavior - Students with an IEP

I move to approve the first reading of the new board policies as presented.
Motion made by: Lorack
Motion seconded by: Magruder
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

Adjourn
Upon motion by Magruder, seconded by Lorack, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
President Ogren declared the regular meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Next Meeting: Board Workshop, October 7, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Library

Published in The News, Thursday, September 24, 2026 L-266