MINUTES - 2026.04.29

JANESVILLE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

April 29, 2026

Regular Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting 

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Roll Call: Scott Kipp-Aye, Christy Ryken - Aye, Tracy Meyer-Aye, Teresa Gergen-Aye, Jodi Durnil-Aye, Jillian Anderson- Student Representative – Aye.

• Also present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer. 

Also Present: Allison Fisher, Britney Kaiser, Madalyn Petsche, Meridith Sandlin, Lindsey Eibey, Jennifer Renner and Christina Boeck Crew.

Public Comment (SB Policy 213)

• Meridith Sandlin – JEA President expressed concerns from the JEA membership regarding the RIFs.

Agenda Approval

• Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Gergen to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Financials, Appointment of Ashlyn Yokom – Asst Track Coach and Resignations of Jo Apling-Elem Secretary and Madison Hinsch – Asst JH VB Coach and the Reduction in Force (RIF)s  of Sarah Adolphs (1.0 FTE), Ezra Solheim (.5 FTE) and Madalyn Petsche (.5 FTE); all ayes.

Presentations

• Jennifer Renner presented details for an out of state trip proposal to Washington, DC for board approval.

Discussion Items

• The Board approved photography service of class composites by Troy Baas.

Action Items 

• Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the following three bullet points to be added to board policy #505.7 Commencement:

  • All seniors must have earned all 48 credits by the time of the graduation ceremony.

  • Dual enrolled/homeschool students would also have to earn 48 accredited credits through JCSD/accredited school.

  • Foreign exchange students may walk as a part of the contract we sign with them. We will make special note in the program indicating they are walk, but not earning a diploma

• Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Meyer to approve the 2nd Reading of Board Policy 300 Series; all ayes.

• Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Gergen to approve of the DC Trip as presented by Jennifer Renner; all ayes.

• Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the Graduates of Class of 2026 as presented; all ayes.

• Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the renewal of Frontline Absence Management and Substitute Software Renewal in the amount of $5,270.22 using PPEL Funds; all ayes.

• Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Meyer to approve the amended 28E agreement dated effective June 1, 2026, subject to any additional edits required by the Iowa Insurance Division in connection with the Trust’s certificate of registration application; all ayes.

• Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Gergen to approve the increased substitute teaching rate from $140 to $150 effective FY27; all ayes.

• Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the Sharing Agreement with Waverly-Shell Rock (.5 FTE) Special Education Teacher for FY27; all ayes.

• Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Gergen to approve the Sharing Agreement with Wapsie Valley for Facility Operations and Maintenance Manager for FY27; all ayes.

Upcoming Events and Community Updates

• Superintendent Meaney informed the Board that Jo Apling, Elem Secretary, will be retiring at the end of the school year after 28 years of service.  Interviews will be starting shortly for her position.  Graduation is May 17th at 4 p.m.

• School Board President Scott Kipp asked to set up a Board Work Session to work on Superintendent Performance Evaluation.  Work Session for Board set for Wednesday, May 6th at 5:30 p.m.  He also noted that the Business Manager needs to be reviewed.

• Student Board Representative Jillian Anderson reviewed with the Board activities that have taken place with the student body of High School/Office Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Earth Day, Blood Drive, 3rd Quarter Celebration, Upcoming Prom Events and Track Records Broken.

• Next Board Meeting will be a Board Work Session May 6th at 5:30 p.m. and Regular Meeting June 8th at 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn

• Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.; all ayes.