Lone Tree CSD

Lone Tree Community School
October 7, 2026

Call to Order

The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District board workshop meeting was called to order by President Ogren at 6:00 p.m., October 7, 2026, in the Library.

Roll Call
Present: Alex Lorack, Christina Magruder, Alex Ogren, Alecia Parizek, Vida Wollrab
Absent: None

Approval of Agenda

I motion to approve the October 7, 2026, workshop agenda.
Motion made by: Wollrab
Motion seconded by: Magruder
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

Old Business

HVAC & Bond: Superintendent Hotz updated the board on the district’s social media and communication campaign, highlighting School Messenger, weekly updates, social media, and the school website. Community meetings are scheduled for September 30th at 5:30 p.m. and October 15th at 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m in the Library. The board also discussed other communication channels.

Construction Manager: The Board discussed the two CMaR candidates, City Construction and Miron Construction, after reviewing costs, billing processes and the scoring process. Representative Ethan Bachinski from Shive-Hattery was present to help answer questions. The final scores were 121.8 for City Construction and 113.8 for Miron Construction.

Athletic Training
Athletic Director Jacque and the board discussed the necessity of adding athletic trainer coverage for summer baseball and softball. The estimated cost for this coverage is $120 per event, with the district planning to budget a total range of $1,100 to $1,500 to accommodate the extra summer sports sessions.

New Business

Course Offerings
Principal Jacque gave an overview of high school course offerings alongside Policy 603.01 (Basic Instruction Program) and Policy 505.05 (Graduation Requirements). The board’s discussion focused on potentially modifying the current 48-credit graduation requirement by adjusting either total credits or category units. The Board also evaluated existing courses, considered changing life skills standards, and discussed a potential implementation timeline for these updates.

First Impressions
The board discussed community complaints regarding district facilities and shared initial feedback. To assess recent updates and plan for next year, the board requested a facilities tour of projects completed over the summer. Additionally, Superintendent Hotz shared that Maintenance Director Scott Feldman plans to hire upcoming summer help to replace a former staff member. The board recommended finding alternative solutions for routine grounds maintenance so Feldman can focus on higher-priority needs throughout the district.

Cooperative Agreements

Soccer: The board discussed continuing the soccer cooperative agreement with West Liberty for both boys and girls. Athletic Director Jacque recommended continuing the partnership, with formal approval set for the next regular meeting.

Wrestling: The Board discussed a potential wrestling program cooperative agreement with Highland for the 2026-2027 season. A joint coaches’ meeting was scheduled for October 8th at 5:00 p.m. to begin reviewing the proposal. Coaches and students have met to discuss the potential sharing of the program, and have submitted their feedback to Athletic Director Jacque via email.

Football: Superintendent Hotz and Athletic Director Jacque updated the board on the football sharing agreement with Highland. Initial talks have begun regarding how the current season is going. Next, each district will evaluate the season before holding a joint board meeting to discuss the continuation of the cooperative agreement.

Communication
The board discussed communication regarding Board Policy 211: Open Meetings. Members received information from the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) resources, including the Open Meetings Law Overview, Open Meetings FAQ, and Unclogging the Information Pipeline. The discussion focused on clear communication and transparency.

Policy Review

400 Series (401.04-407.06-E(3)) (2nd Board Review): 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

700 Series (707.05-710.04) (2nd Board 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

Vol. 34 #4 & #5 | New Policies (2nd Board 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

Board Policy 503.11: Disruptive Behavior (2nd Board 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

Adjourn Workshop
Upon motion by Magruder, seconded by Lorack, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
President Ogren declared the workshop adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the Lone Tree Community School District board special session meeting was called to order by President Ogren at 8:03 p.m.

Approval of Agenda

I motion to approve the October 7, 2026, special session agenda.
Motion made by: Magruder
Motion seconded by: Parizek
Voting: All Aye
Unanimously Approved

Construction Manager At-Risk

I move to approve City Construction as the Construction Manager for the HVAC project pending passing of the General Obligation Bond in November 2026.

Motion made by: Wollrab
Motion died for lack of a second.

The Board had further discussion regarding alternative options outside of using a Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR).

I move to approve City Construction as the Construction Manager for the HVAC project pending passing of the General Obligation Bond in November 2026.

Motion made by: Ogren
Motion seconded by: Magruder
Roll Call Vote
Wollrab- Aye
Ogren- Aye
Parizek- Aye
Magruder- Aye
Lorack- Abstain
Motion Carried 4-0-1

Adjourn Special Session
Upon motion by Wollrab, seconded by Lorack, it was
RESOLVED: to adjourn
ALL AYE: Motion Carried
President Ogren declared the special session adjourned at 8:26 p.m.

Next Meeting: Regular Meeting, October 21, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Library

Published in The News, Thursday, October 15, 2026 L-261