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Board of Education
The Union Community School District Board of Education is making the Policy Reference Manual available to enhance the knowledge and understanding of the policies governing the Board and Administration of the district.
DISCLAIMER: This online Board Policy Manual should be used for reference only. We make every attempt to keep the website current. If you have any questions or concerns about any particular board policy, please call the District office at 319-342-2674.
Code No. 213 | Public Participation in Board Meetings
2025-2026 Meeting Dates
School Board Meeting Agenda - Public Comment
All meetings will be held at Union High School in La Porte City at 6:00 p.m. in Board Room unless otherwise noted.
Regular Board Meeting Dates
- Monday, July 21, 2025
- Monday, August 18, 2025
- Monday, September 15, 2025
(D-G Elementary) - Monday, October 20, 2025
- Monday, November 24, 2025
(Middle School) - Monday, December 15, 2025
(LPC Elementary) - Monday, January 19, 2026 (5:30 pm)
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Monday, March 23, 2026
- Monday, April 20, 2026
- Monday, May 18, 2026
- Monday, June 22, 2026
Goals & Statements
Policies
Comments from Visitors
Time is set aside at the beginning of each meeting for public communication to the board. At that time, interested citizens may present comments, suggestions, or concerns, even if they are not on the agenda. However, the board will generally not interact with citizens during public comment time so as to not interfere with the decorum of the meeting. Further, no action can be taken on your request unless it is on the published agenda for action. Please do not take offense to these procedures, they are required as part of the Iowa Open Meetings Law. If you wish to speak with the board during the meeting, please see the board secretary prior to the meeting and fill out the request to speak form. The president will call on you at the appropriate time.
Addressing the Board
When recognized by the president, please stand at your chair, state your name, address and organization you represent. If you have printed information to share with the board, please provide it in advance to the secretary who will distribute it at the appropriate time. In most cases you will be limited to only 3 minutes so plan accordingly. And a final reminder that this time is not intended to be an open debate and board members will typically not interact with you unless to ask clarifying questions.
A Meeting in the Public, not of the Public
Debate is reserved for board members. As such, members of the public are welcomed to observe the discussion and debate of the board, but not permitted to participate in this discussion. Such discussion is considered out of order and members of the public may be asked to leave if they interject in board deliberations.
Development of the Agenda
The agenda for board meeting is prepared by the superintendent in consultation with the board president. Persons requesting to place an item on the agenda must make a request to the superintendent prior to the drafting of the agenda. These requests may be added at the discretion of the superintendent in consultation with the board president.
Board Members
Cady Schmidt | Director District At-Large | Term Expires 2027 | Email
Reid Carlson | Director District #1 | Term Expires 2029 | Email
Lindsay Pipho | Director District At-Large | Term Expires 2029 | Email
Brandon Paine | Director District #1 | Term Expires 2027 | Email
Amanda Sheffler | Director District #2 | Term Expires 2029 | Email
Carleen McGivern | Director District #3 | Term Expires 2027 | Email
Ben Schemmel | Director District #4 | Term Expires 2027 | Email
Agendas & Minutes
2025-2026
04-20-2026 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
03-23-2026 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
02-16-2026 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
01-19-2026 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
01-14-2026 | Work Session | Minutes
12-15-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
11-24-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
10-20-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
09-15-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
2024-2025
06-23-2025 | Work Session | Minutes
06-16-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bill List
06-02-2025 | Work Session | Minutes
05-19-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bill List
05-12-2025 | Agenda | Negotiations Opening
04-21-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
04-16-2025 | Work Session | Work Session Summary
03-25-2025 | Agenda | Minutes | Bills
February 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
February 17, 2025 Board Agenda
February 3 School Board Work Session
January 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2024 Board Agenda
November 18, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2024 Board Agenda
October 2024 Invoice Listing - General Fund
October 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
October 9, 2024 Special Meeting
October 2, 2024 Special Meeting
September 16, 2024 Board Agenda
August 12, 2024 Invoice Listing
July 24, 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2024 Notice of Public Hearing - Flexibility Account
July 8, 2024 Board Work Session - Facility Improvements
2023-2024
2024-06-17 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2024-05-20 | Notice of Public Hearing | 2023-2024 Budget Amendment | Agenda | Approved Invoices
2024-05-01 | Union CSD/Union UEA Negotiations | Agenda
2024-04-15 | Notice of Public Hearing | 2024-2025 Budget | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2024-04-01 | Notice of Public Hearing | 2024-2025 Proposed Tax Notice | Agenda | Minutes
2024-03-19 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2024-02-19 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices | Approved Calendar 2024-2025
2024-02-19 | Notice of Public Hearing | Proposed Calendar 2024-2025
2024-01-15 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-12-18 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-11-21 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-10-23 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-09-18 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-08-21 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-08-07 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-08-07 | Notice of Public Hearing | Sale of Property
2023-08-07 | Notice of Public Hearing | 2023-2024 Flexibility Account
2022-2023 | Combined Earnings Report
2022-2023
2023-06-19 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-05-15 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-05-01 | Special Board Meeting
2023-04-19 | Public Meetings
2023-04-17 | May 2023 Board Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-03-21 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-02-20 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2023-01-16 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-12-19 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-11-21 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-10-17 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-08-29 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2021-2022
2022-07-18 | Public Hearing & Receipt of Bids | HS Main Gymnasium Roof
2022-06-13 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-05-16 | Public Hearing | FY22 Budget Amendment
2022-05-02 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2022-04-18 | Public Hearing & Receipt of Bids | UHS Upper Gym Roof
2022-04-18 | Public Hearing & Receipt of Bids | UMS Low Voltage Project
2022-04-18 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-04-14 | Agenda | Minutes | Negotiations
2022-04-11 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2022-04-04 | Public Hearing | Proposed FY23 Budget
2022-03-21 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-03-07 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2022-02-21 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-01-17 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2022-01-07 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2021-12-20 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2021-11-22 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2021-10-18 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2021-09-20 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2021-09-01 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2021-08-16 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2021-07-19 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2020-2021
2021-06-14 | Agenda | Minutes | Approved Invoices
2021-06-04 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2021-05-10 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2021-04-16 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2021-04-15 | FY22 Initial Negotiations Notice
2021-04-05 | Agenda | Minutes | Special Meeting
2021-04-05 | Proposed FY22 Budget
2019-2020
2018-2019
2017-2018
2018-03-21 | Work Session
2018-03-20 | Negotiations Opening Meeting