Highland CSD Sept 14, 2026

Highland Community Schools
Board of Directors Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026
5:00 p.m. – Highland Board Room

The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Nate Robinson.
Roll call was taken with Joslin Schott, Aaron Friederich, Karen Fink, Cody Thompson, Dan Ruth and Nate Robinson present. Jarrod Longbine was absent.Also in attendance were Spencer Lueders, Superintendent, Autumn Moyer, Board Secretary, Jane O’Leary, Elementary Principal, Bill Zywiec, Secondary Assistant Principal, Angela Hazelett, Secondary Principal.
Schott made a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Seconded by Thompson.
Motion carried 6-0
Consent Agenda Items:
Minutes: Approval of the August 10, 2026 regular meeting minutes
Approval of the August 24, 2026 special meeting minutes
Approval of the August 24, 2026 work session minutes
Financial Reports: Approval of the August financial reports.
Payment of Bills: Approval of the following September bills.
General Fund - $98,637.61
Prepaid General Fund - $118,682.48
Prepaid Management Fund -$15,383.50
Schoolhouse Fund - $50,551.61
Prepaid Schoolhouse Fund - $ 6,612.35
Activity Fund - $4,345.93
Prepaid Activity Fund - $414.00
Nutrition Fund - $8,733.55
Insurance Fund - $1,155.00
Fundraiser: Drill Team- Poured Soy Candle Co.
Student Council Freshman Class-Pancake Breakfast
Student Council Sophomore Class-Adult Prom
Student Council Junior Class-Pickleball Tournament
High School Student Council-Car Wash
High School Basketball-Banner Sponsors
Personnel: Resignations:
Appointments: Bill Zywiec- Co-Athletic Director
Mallory Fesler-BASP Associate Teacher $10.50
Andy Huffman- FT Night Custodian $15.50 start date 9/28/2026
Modifications: Lyndsey Trahan BA(2) to MA(2)
Jody Fink- Co-Athletic Director
Second Readings of Policies:
203 Board of Directors’ Conflict of Interest
206.03 Secretary-Treasurer
701.02 Transfer of Funds
704.2 Debt Management Policy
705.01 Purchasing-Bidding
Friederich made a motion to approve the items on the consent agenda. Seconded by Fink.
Motion carried 5-0
Fink abstained
Board of Directors:
Robinson stated that Homecoming was awesome.
Schott shared that the community response regarding Homecoming was positive.
Ruth commented that it was great to see the Grand Marshals participating in the Homecoming Parade.
Angela Hazelett, Secondary School Principal:
Hazelett stated that it was great to see the turnout for Boom Night and recognized Lacey for doing a great job coordinating the event.
See Board Report
Jane O’Leary, Elementary School Principal:
See Board Report.
Autumn Moyer, Board Secretary:
The audit conducted on 9/11 went well.
CAR, ATR, SES reports due on 9/15
Payroll new contracts begin 9/25
IASB Board Convention
Spencer Lueders, Superintendent:
Homecoming went well, and the assemblies were well organized.
Lacey was recognized for doing a great job coordinating Homecoming activities.
The Donovan Group filmed during Homecoming, and the completed video is anticipated in early October.
Simbli implementation is underway.
See Board Report.
Mr. Lueders went over changes on board policies 701.05-Fiscal Management, 704.03-Investments, 704.06-Fundraising Within the District, 704.06R1-R(1)-Fundraising Within the District Regulation, 705.01-R(1)- Purchasing-Bidding-Suspension and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedure, 705.04-Expenditures for a Public Purpose, 707.01- Presentation and Publication of Financial Information, 708-Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records, 712- Technology and Data Security, and rescind the following policy 411.8- Classified Employee Probationary Status. These policies will be brought back to the next meeting for the second reading.
Ruth moved to approve the DCAP (District Career and Academic Plan: 2026-2027) as discussed. Seconded by Schott.
Motion carried 6-0
Board Member Ruth introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION APPOINTING UMB BANK, N.A. OF WEST DES MOINES, IOWA TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME” and moved its adoption. Board Member Friederich seconded the motion to adopt. Roll Call Vote, All Ayes.
Motion carried 6-0
The President declared the Resolution adopted.
Board Member Ruth moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Schott seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote-All Ayes.
Motion carried 6-0
The President declared the motion adopted.
Board Member Ruth moved that the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Thompson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote-All Ayes.
The President declared the motion adopted.
Board Member Ruth introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,995,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2026, AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF ADOPTED MARCH 10,2025” and moved its adoption. Board Member Schott seconded the motion to adopt. Roll Call Vote-All Ayes.
Motion carried 6-0
Thompson motion to approve the Washington County Riverboat Foundation resolution for the following grant application. Seconded by Friederich. Roll Call Vote-All Ayes.
Motion carried 6-0
Highland CSD- Highland Track Safety & Resurfacing- $100,790
Highland CSD- Highland Secondary E-Sports program and competition space -$36,230
Highland CSD- Highland School Zone Safety Upgrade- $34,698
Receive Visitors: none
The next work session/special meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the high school board room.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the high school board room.
Schott made a motion to adjourn at 5:37 p.m. Seconded by Thompson.
Motion carried 6-0
Reports and documents and the full text of motions, resolutions, or policies considered by the Board at this meeting are on file in the Board Secretary’s office, 648-3822, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PRESIDENT, NATE ROBINSON SECRETARY, AUTUMN MOYER

Published in The News, Thursday, September 24, 2026 L-212