# October 26, 2026 - Muscatine Schools Board Work Session

The Muscatine Community School District Board work session on October 26, 2026, featured updates on the Musky Spark summer program and the district’s multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS). Spark served 344 students at registration and concluded with about 291 enrolled; the program is free and supported through combined funding and community contributions, with Bayer sponsoring the student prize store. Board members discussed possible program expansion and attendance data, but made no spending or procurement decisions. The MTSS presentation reviewed academic, behavior, and attendance data, districtwide implementation efforts, and plans for ongoing monitoring and support; no contracts, bids, or purchases were considered.

The board also discussed priorities for the Iowa School Boards Association legislative platform, including school funding, local control, mental health, preschool, and teacher recruitment and retention. The superintendent reported certified enrollment was down 104 students, with a second count planned for January 15 and budget implications to be reviewed later. Members favored moving community conversations to an every-other-month schedule while retaining the option to hold additional meetings as needed; this will be reflected in a future board calendar. Policy 701.05 received a second reading, with no vote reported. No procurement activity was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [October 26, 2026 - Muscatine Schools Board Work Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObN3mR6B3to) - Muscatine Community School District