Meeting Agenda
I. MISSION
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
II. Call to Order - Chair Cindy Nordstrom
III. Conduct Pledge of Allegiance - Chair Cindy Nordstrom
IV. Visitors Opportunity to be Heard - Chair Cindy Nordstrom (Communications)
2025-26 Apprentices 
Andrea Kranz
Heather Murphy
Kylie Petersen
Marco Arana
V. Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs (Integrity)
V.A.
  • Policy
V.A.1. Review Policies — Supt. Dr. Michael Favor (Integrity)
First and Final - Three Year Review
 
VI. Finance Director - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
  • Bills
  • Direct Deposit
  • Wire Transfers
  • Investment Reports
  • Payment Register
VII. Review Investment Fund Options - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
VIII. Review Revised 2026 Budget — Mark Johns (Stewardship)
IX. Review FY27 Adopted Budget - Mark Johns (Stewardship)

There are only three changes from the what was presented in the Prelim Budget.
  • Added $40k to Fund 10 in the Superintendent's budget for the board room remodel cost
  • Added $70k in CTE cost for the remainder of the Cosmo / Power Sports build cost that will be incurred after June 30.
  • Adjusted CTE billing rate to include the $.85 surcharge to recover the Cosmo / Power Sports build cost
X. Review Workers Compensation Renewal for FY26 - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
Please see the rate renewal that's available on Page 14.
XI. Review Health and Safety - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan — Nicole Flesner (Innovation) 
XII. Review Dr. Favor's Annual Goals - Cindy Nordstrom (Integrity)
XIII. Request a Special June Board Session to Review and Approve ESP Contract - Dr. Michael Favor (Stewardship)

The chairperson, vice chairperson, or a majority of the board members may call a special meeting when deemed necessary or desirable. At least three calendar days prior to a special meeting, written notice of the time, place, and matters to be considered must be posted and served on board members, technical representatives, interested persons, and each party to a matter being considered at the meeting.
XIV. Review Dr. Michael Favor as IOwa Proxy with MDE - Chair Cindy Nordstrom (Communication)
XV.  Review Resolution Terminating Support Staff Personnel - Nicole Flesner (Integrity)
XVI. Review Strategic Plan - Dr. Melissa Schaller (Innovation)
XVII. Updates from Student Services - Dr. Melissa Schaller  (Communications)
XVIII. Updates from Member Districts - All
XIX. Adjournment - Chair Cindy Nordstrom
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Work Session
Subject:
I. MISSION
In partnership with member districts, Intermediate School District 917 provides high quality, equitable and specialized programming to meet the needs of all students.
Subject:
II. Call to Order - Chair Cindy Nordstrom
Subject:
III. Conduct Pledge of Allegiance - Chair Cindy Nordstrom
Subject:
IV. Visitors Opportunity to be Heard - Chair Cindy Nordstrom (Communications)
2025-26 Apprentices 
Andrea Kranz
Heather Murphy
Kylie Petersen
Marco Arana
Subject:
V. Aligning our actions with our values and beliefs (Integrity)
Subject:
V.A.
  • Policy
Subject:
V.A.1. Review Policies — Supt. Dr. Michael Favor (Integrity)
First and Final - Three Year Review
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Finance Director - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
  • Bills
  • Direct Deposit
  • Wire Transfers
  • Investment Reports
  • Payment Register
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Review Investment Fund Options - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
Subject:
VIII. Review Revised 2026 Budget — Mark Johns (Stewardship)
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Review FY27 Adopted Budget - Mark Johns (Stewardship)

There are only three changes from the what was presented in the Prelim Budget.
  • Added $40k to Fund 10 in the Superintendent's budget for the board room remodel cost
  • Added $70k in CTE cost for the remainder of the Cosmo / Power Sports build cost that will be incurred after June 30.
  • Adjusted CTE billing rate to include the $.85 surcharge to recover the Cosmo / Power Sports build cost
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Review Workers Compensation Renewal for FY26 - Mark Johns (Stewardship)
Please see the rate renewal that's available on Page 14.
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Review Health and Safety - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan — Nicole Flesner (Innovation) 
Attachments:
Subject:
XII. Review Dr. Favor's Annual Goals - Cindy Nordstrom (Integrity)
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Request a Special June Board Session to Review and Approve ESP Contract - Dr. Michael Favor (Stewardship)

The chairperson, vice chairperson, or a majority of the board members may call a special meeting when deemed necessary or desirable. At least three calendar days prior to a special meeting, written notice of the time, place, and matters to be considered must be posted and served on board members, technical representatives, interested persons, and each party to a matter being considered at the meeting.
Subject:
XIV. Review Dr. Michael Favor as IOwa Proxy with MDE - Chair Cindy Nordstrom (Communication)
Attachments:
Subject:
XV.  Review Resolution Terminating Support Staff Personnel - Nicole Flesner (Integrity)
Attachments:
Subject:
XVI. Review Strategic Plan - Dr. Melissa Schaller (Innovation)
Attachments:
Subject:
XVII. Updates from Student Services - Dr. Melissa Schaller  (Communications)
Subject:
XVIII. Updates from Member Districts - All
Subject:
XIX. Adjournment - Chair Cindy Nordstrom

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