Linn-Bloomfield J4 School Board
The mission of Traver School is to provide educational programs that ensure an inclusive educational experience to create lifelong learners. Students thrive academically and socially in a community-based environment where they feel emotionally, socially, and physically safe. Instruction and the learning environment are developmentally appropriate and meet the needs of all students. Staff persevere toward academic excellence by providing students with the tools needed to become lifelong learners who develop respect, integrity, and empathy in a challenging world.
Next Meeting: November 14, 6:30 PM
Click here for the 2023-24 District Goals
Click here to review the draft report:
School District Self-Evaluation of the Status of Nondiscrimination and Equality of Educational Opportunities
School District Self-Evaluation of the Status of Nondiscrimination and Equality of Educational Opportunities
Left to right: Dan Kundert, Andy Schuerr, Dick Kronwall, Amanda Geils,
Bill Leedle |
School Board meetings are the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM. Meetings are held in the library. The public is invited to attend. The library is directly through the main entrance. Doors open at 6:15 PM.
Our current school board members are: Dan Kundert, President (2026) Andy Schuerr, Vice President (2026) Dick Kronwall, Clerk (2025) Amanda Geils, Treasurer and Board Email Liaison (2024) Bill Leedle, Member (2024) If you would like to contact school board members, please call the Traver office and we will be happy to help. Or, click here to email the School Board. Please note, school board members cannot speak as individuals on behalf of the board. Did you know? The School Board meetings are meetings held publicly, not public meetings. The only opportunity for public commentary is during the "Comments/Questions from Citizens" item on the agenda. Neither the School Board nor the District Administrator are allowed to comment on any citizen comments. If there is a need for a closed session, it is typically placed at the end of the evening's agenda. Click here for link to Board policies |
Board Approved Open Enrollment Space Determinations for 2023-24
The board elected to have no enrollment cap in regular education any grade (4K-8) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Siblings in regular education of currently-attending open enrolled students will apply for open enrollment and will be automatically approved for open enrollment.
Special education:
- There is limited capacity for new special education students, regardless of enrollment caps, due to staffing limitations.
- The IEP of the prospective special education student must be reviewed to determine services and amount of time for services before determining open enrollment approval.
- If it is determined that services can be provided, the student will be approved for open enrollment.
- If it is determined that services cannot be provided, the student will be denied open enrollment.
- Prospective families who have a child in special education shall provide the most current IEP to the Linn J4 School District as soon as possible to be able to determine open enrollment approval. This is especially important for alternative applications that are close to the start of school or if school is already in session. Children in special education cannot be approved for open enrollment before the district reviews the IEP and can ensure that the child will be able to receive specialized education.
- If a family has more than one child, the child in regular education may be approved for open enrollment while the child in special education may be denied due to the above criteria.
The board elected to have no enrollment cap in regular education any grade (4K-8) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Siblings in regular education of currently-attending open enrolled students will apply for open enrollment and will be automatically approved for open enrollment.
Special education:
- There is limited capacity for new special education students, regardless of enrollment caps, due to staffing limitations.
- The IEP of the prospective special education student must be reviewed to determine services and amount of time for services before determining open enrollment approval.
- If it is determined that services can be provided, the student will be approved for open enrollment.
- If it is determined that services cannot be provided, the student will be denied open enrollment.
- Prospective families who have a child in special education shall provide the most current IEP to the Linn J4 School District as soon as possible to be able to determine open enrollment approval. This is especially important for alternative applications that are close to the start of school or if school is already in session. Children in special education cannot be approved for open enrollment before the district reviews the IEP and can ensure that the child will be able to receive specialized education.
- If a family has more than one child, the child in regular education may be approved for open enrollment while the child in special education may be denied due to the above criteria.
Pupil Nondiscrimination Statement: The Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including gender status, change of sex or gender identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability ("Protected Classes") in any of its student program and activities.
Link to the full policy
Link to the full policy