2026 2027 BOARD AGENDAS

October 12, 2026

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Highway 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

10-12-2026

6:15 PM

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by the President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Reading of the mission statement- Vice President

    4. Adopt an Agenda

    5. Hawk Highlight:

      1. Student Recognition

    6. Public Forum-(TIMER)

  2. Consent Agenda 

    1. Approval of Minutes

    2. Finance Report

    3. Payment of Bills

    4. Open Enrollment Requests

    5. Personnel Items

    6. Fundraising Requests

    7. Kirkwood Agreement for Student Observations (Document)

  3. Student Learning.

    1. Building and Department Reports

      1. High School

      2. Middle School

      3. West Elementary

      4. East Elementary

      5. Home School 

      6. Virtual Learning

      7. Special Education

      8. Transportation

      9. Curriculum

      10. Activities 

    2. 2026-27 School Year Graduation Date- 5-23-27 @ 1:30 pm

    3. 27-28 School Year Graduation Date- 5-21-28 @ 1:30 pm

  4. Finance and Long-Range Planning

    1. Additional Allowable Growth Resolution for Limited English Proficiency (Document)

    2. Second Reading of Chapter 400 Board Policies (Document)

  5. Additional Information

    1. IASB Convention, November 18th-20th, 2026- (Registration)

    2.  

  6. Board Highlights

    1.  

  7. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

    1. Survey Data Discussion

    2. October 26th Work Session at 6:15 pm

    3. November 9th  Board Business Meeting at 6:15 pm

  8. Adjournment

Prepared: 10-9-2026

 

September 28, 2026

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a caring learning environment.

Vision Statement

“Every Student, Every Day”

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

9-28-2026

6:15 PM

Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance

  1. Call to Order

  2. Adopt Agenda

  3. Pledge of Allegiance

  4. Reading of the mission statement- Vice President

  5. Consent Agenda

    1. Payment of Bills

    2. Open Enrollment Requests

    3. Personnel Items

    4. Fundraising Requests

Work Session- 

  1. Board Policy 302.4 Superintendent Duties Discussion (Document)

  2. Graduation Date

  3. Alternative Kindergarten Conversation

  4. Transportation Incentives

  5. Bond Referendum Preparations Update

  6. Superintendent Evaluation for October 26, 2026

Closed Session

Pursuant to Iowa Code, Chapter 21.5j, the Board may enter into closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase or influence the price the governmental body would expect to receive or have to pay for that property. 

Next Meeting and Suggestions for Agenda

  1. October 12th, 2026- Business Meeting

Adjournment

 

Prepared: 9-25-2026

 

September 14, 2026

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

West Elementary Computer Science Classroom

1636 Highway 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

9-14-2026

6:15 PM

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by the President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Reading of the mission statement- Vice President

    4. Adopt an Agenda

    5. Hawk Highlight:

      1. Student Recognition

    6. Public Forum-(TIMER)

  2. Consent Agenda 

    1. Approval of Minutes

    2. Finance Report

    3. Payment of Bills

    4. Open Enrollment Requests

    5. Personnel Items

    6. Fundraising Requests

  3. Student Learning.

    1. Building and Department Reports

      1. High School

      2. Middle School

      3. West Elementary

      4. East Elementary

      5. Home School 

      6. Virtual Learning

      7. Special Education

      8. Transportation

      9. Curriculum

      10. Activities 

    2. First Reading Board Policy Review of Chapter 400 Employees (Document)

    3. Level I Investigators

    4. FFA National Convention Travel-October 21–24- Indianapolis, Indiana

    5. Madrigal Choir Travel October 11-12-  Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.

  4. Finance and Long-Range Planning

    1. Engagement Letter- Bond Election (Document)

    2. 2025-2026 Treasurer’s Report (Document)

    3. 2025-2026 SBRC Resolution for Special Education Deficit (Document)

    4. Appoint a delegate to the IASB Convention

  5. Additional Information

    1. IASB Convention, November 18th-20th, 2026- (Registration)

    2.  

  6. Board Highlights

    1.  

  7. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

    1. September 28th Work Session at 6:15 pm

    2. October 12th  Board Business Meeting at 6:15 pm

  8. Adjournment

 

Prepared: 9-11-2026

August 24, 2026

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a caring learning environment.

Vision Statement

“Every Student, Every Day”

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

8-24-2026

6:15 PM

Work Session Immediately After General Maintenance

  1. Call to Order

  2. Adopt Agenda

  3. Pledge of Allegiance

  4. Reading of the mission statement- Vice President

  5. Consent Agenda

    1. Payment of Bills

    2. Open Enrollment Requests

    3. Personnel Items

    4. Fundraising Requests

    5. Approval of Purchase over $25,000 (Document)

 

Business Items - Finance and Long-Range Planning

  1. Recommendation to Increase Substitute Teacher Pay (Document)

  2. 2026-2027 Adult Lunch Prices (Document)

 

Work Session- 

  1. Board Policy Review of Chapter 400 Policies – Employees (Document)

  2. Employee Evaluation Tools

  3. HF2591 8th-Grade High School Sports Participation Administrative Regulation (Document)

  4. Tour of New Spaces in the High School.

 

Next Meeting and Suggestions for Agenda

  1. September 14th, 2026- Business Meeting

Adjournment

Prepared: 8-21-2026

 

August 14, 2026 Special Meeting

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East, PO Box 150

Wellman, IA 52356

 

8-14-2026

Special Meeting Tentative Agenda

 

  1. Opening – 7:15 AM

    1. Call to Order by the President

    2. Adopt an Agenda

  2. Business Meeting

    1. Student Learning

      1.  General Obligation Bond Petition Papers

      2.  Resolution to Call An Election for General Obligation Bonds (Document)

      3.  Board Policy 504.6 Student Activity Program- 2nd Reading (Document)

  3. Adjournment

 

Prepared: 8-12-2026

#mphawks

 

August 10, 2026

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

West Elementary Computer Science Classroom

800 6TH Avenue

Wellman, IA 52356

 

8-10-2026

6:15 PM

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by the President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Reading of the mission statement- Vice President

    4. Adopt an Agenda

    5. Hawk Highlight:

      1. Student Recognition

    6. Public Forum-(TIMER)

  2. Consent Agenda 

    1. Approval of Minutes

    2. Finance Report

    3. Payment of Bills

    4. Open Enrollment Requests

    5. Personnel Items

    6. Fundraising Requests

  3. Student Learning.

    1. Posting of School Board Agenda and Location

    2. Board Policy 501.11 Student Release Time During School Hours Second Reading (Policy)

    3. Board Policy 802.4 Capital Assets Second Reading (Document)

    4. Board Policy 503.11 Disruptive Behavior Second Reading (Document)

    5. Board Policy IASB Primer Updates Second Reading (Document)

    6. Board Policy Chapter 300 Administration Second Reading (Document)

    7. Board Policy 605.4 Technology and Instructional Materials Second Reading  (Policy)

    8. Board Policy 504.6 Student Activity Program- (Document)

      1. HF2591 8th-Grade High School Sports Participation

    9. General Obligation Bond Petition Papers

    10. Resolution to Call An Election for General Obligation Bonds (Document)

  4. Finance and Long-Range Planning

    1. Bank Depository Resolution- (Document)

    2. Matching Funds Policy 903.6 for 2026-2027- (Policy Document)

    3. Insured Booster Groups (Document)

    4. IASB Legislative Platform Discussion for 2027 Iowa Legislative Session (Document)

  5. Additional Information

    1. Board Policy Review of Chapter 400 Employees- (Document)

    2. Finish the evening with a tour of West Elementary.

  6. Board Highlight

  7. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

    1. August 24th Work Session at 6:15 pm

      1. Board Policy Review of Chapter 400 Employees- (Document)

      2. MP Evaluation Tools

    2. September 14th  Board Business Meeting at 6:15 pm

  8. Adjournment

Prepared: 8-7-2026

 

July 13, 2026

Mission Statement:

Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s world in a
caring learning environment.

 

Mid-Prairie Community School District

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING

Central Office Community Room

1636 Hwy 22 East

Wellman, IA 52356

 

7-13-2026

6:15 PM

 

  1. Opening – 6:15 PM

    1. Call to Order by the President

    2. Pledge of Allegiance

    3. Reading of the mission statement- Vice President

    4. Adopt an Agenda

    5. Hawk Highlight:

      1. Update from Custodians

    6. Public Forum-(TIMER)

  2. Consent Agenda 

    1. Approval of Minutes

    2. Finance Report

    3. Payment of Bills

    4. Open Enrollment Requests

    5. Personnel Items

    6. Fundraising Requests

  3. Student Learning.

    1. Board Policy 505.5 Graduation-Second Reading- (Policy)

    2. Board Policy 501.11 Student Release Time During School Hours- First Reading- (Policy)

    3. Board Policy 802.4 Capital Assets - First Reading- (Document)

    4. Board Policy 503.11 Disruptive Behavior- First Reading- (Document)

    5. Board Policy IASB Primer Updates - First Reading- (Document)

    6. Board Policy Chapter 100 School District- First Reading- (Document)

    7. Board Policy Chapter 300 Administration- First Reading- (Document)

    8. Board Policy 605.4 Technology and Instructional Materials- First Reading- (Policy) 

    9. 2026–2027 Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) Memorandum of Understanding- (Document)

    10. 2026–2027 College Credit in High School (CCHS) Annual Enrollment Form- (Document)

  4. Finance and Long-Range Planning

    1. AK/Kindergarten Recommendation 

  5. Additional Information

    1. Board Policy Review of Chapter 400 Employees- (Document)

    2. Update on the Storm Insurance Protection Pool Fund

    3. HF2591 Guidance: 8th-Grade High School Sports Participation

    4. IASB Workshop Reflection

    5. MP Evaluation Tools

  6. Board Highlight

  7. Announcements and Suggestions for Next Meeting

    1. August 10th Board Business Meeting at 6:15 pm

    2. August 24th Work Session at 6:15 pm

  8. Adjournment

 

Prepared: 7-10-2026