Ames CSD - School Board Meeting - April 6th, 2026

The Ames Community School District held a school board meeting on April 6, 2026. The meeting included approval of the agenda and consent agenda, introduction of a new director of teaching and learning, and updates on staffing including the selection process for an elementary principal. A significant discussion focused on the impact of Senate File 2201, which provides property tax relief to district patrons by adjusting supplemental state aid and property tax rates. The board discussed how this change affects district funding, noting a $172,000 revenue impact and concerns about state control over funding gaps. No specific procurement, contract awards, or purchasing decisions were addressed during this meeting.