MINUTES - 2026.10.13

JANESVILLE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT

October 13, 2026

Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

Media Center

Regular Board Meeting 

  • Pledge of Allegiance

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

  • Also present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal, Krista Pugh, Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator, Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer and Student Board Representative – Jillian Anderson.  Also present: Meridith Sandlin and Lindsey Eibey.

Public Comment (SB Policy 213)

  • None.

Agenda Approval

  • Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Financials and the Appointment of Emmitt Fleshman, JH Boys Wrestling Coach; all ayes.

Presentations

  • Lindsey Eibey, High School Lighthouse Advisor, presented to the Board the Homecoming Activities this year were extremely well planned and executed by the students. 

Discussion Items (Information, non-action)

  • None.

Action Items:

  • Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Meyer to approve the 2nd reading of 500 series; all ayes.

  • Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Meyer to approve all mandatory policies presented including 701.05 Fiscal Management and 701.05-R(1) -Fiscal Management – Financial Metrics Regulation; all ayes.

  • Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the 26-27 Drivers Education cost increase; all ayes.

  • Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the Bus Right Software Renewal; all ayes.

Policy Reviews

Upcoming Events and Community Updates

  • Superintendent Meaney presented the certified enrollment is up 34 students this year.  He informed the Board that the building was struck by lightning and the school filed an insurance claim for the computer equipment that was damaged.

  • Board President – None

  • Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator – presented to the Board that Jack Henry & Associates approached the school indicating they Janesville CSD to donate funds to this year.  Principal Pugh and several elementary students visited them in Cedar Falls and received the funds to be used for the Zipline fundraising project. Principal Pugh also informed the Board that Kimberly Cavalier received the Dr. Robert E and Mary L Yager Exemplary Teaching Award through UNI.  We are very proud of you, Ms. Cavalier.

  • Student Board Representative – Jillian Anderson presented to the Board the Homecoming activities took place including class competitions and the powder puff game. Honor Society induction will be held during the day on a Wednesday this year.  The Musical Hadestown will be presented on November 12-13th. Students will also be attending the Model UN this fall.  Jillian informed the Board that a student survey will be sent out to get the students’ views on various topics, so they feel part of decision making that relates to them in the district.

  • Next meeting date: November 10th at 5:30 p.m.

Adjourn

  • Motioned by Meyer, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.; all ayes.