MINUTES - 2026.02.09

JANESVILLE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

February 9, 2026

Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

Media Center

Regular Board Meeting 

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Roll Call: Scott Kipp-Aye, Christy Ryken-Aye, Tracy Meyer-Aye, Teresa Gergen-Aye, Jodi Durnil-Aye.

• Also present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer. Also Present: Meridith Sandlin, Lindsey Eibey and Jillian Anderson.

Public Comment (SB Policy 213)

• None

Agenda Approval

• Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Financials, Appointments of Lindsey Eibey – High School Lighthouse Coordinator, Zoey Smith – Paraprofessional, Wrestling Coaching Crossovers, Kaylen Lehman – Paraprofessional, Maria Thomsen – Latchkey Paraprofessional, Bri Walderbach – Custodian/Van Driver and Resignations of Erin Wright – Paraprofessional and Bri Walderbach – Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Presentations

• None

Discussion Items (Information, non-action)

• FY2027 Budgeting Information and Timeline Review - Superintendent Meaney presented the Budget Timeline with 1st Budget Hearing notice to County Auditor on March 5th setting maximum levy rates and final Budget due April 30 to County Auditor.  He discussed budgeting shortfalls and options the district is exploring to cut expenditures including position sharing and RIF (Reduction in Force). Superintendent Meaney discussed RIF Guidelines and Timeline.

Action Items:

• Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Gergen to approve the 2nd Reading of 100 and 200 School Board Policy Series; all ayes.

• Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve Communication Innovators Internet Renewal as presented; all ayes.

• Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Meyer to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution Resolved that the Board of Directors of Janesville Consolidated School District will levy property taxes for the fiscal year 2026-2027 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Roll Call taken: Scott Kipp-Aye, Christy Ryken-Aye, Tracy Meyer-Aye, Teresa Gergen-Aye, Jodi Durnil-Aye. Motion Carried.

Upcoming Events and Community Updates

• Superintendent Meaney discussed possible shared SRO position, Bond Repayment and the potential to save $450,000 in interest payments for GO Bonds, Work Based Learning possible changes and a new Book Review.

• Next meeting date: March 9th at 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn

• Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 6:23 p.m.; all ayes.