Ames CSD - School Board Meeting - August 31st, 2026

The Ames Community School District held a school board meeting on August 31, 2026. The meeting included approval of the consent agenda and updates from the superintendent regarding enrollment and staffing. Enrollment discussions focused on kindergarten class sizes, which are at the upper limit of 23 students per class, with support provided by educational assistants. Staffing updates noted that certified staff positions are mostly filled, but support staff vacancies remain. No new procurement, contract awards, or budget decisions were made during this meeting. The board also discussed upcoming events and planned to spend the remainder of the meeting in a work session reviewing district goals and evaluations.