Board approves 25–26 budget amendment, gifts, AEA transfer and final track project payment

The Ames Community School District Board approved multiple routine but formal actions during the meeting, each by recorded voice vote. The board took the following actions:

- Adopted the 25–26 budget amendment as presented (motion moved, seconded; voice vote recorded as "Passes 7 0").

- Approved gifts to the district as presented, including donations of seeds, picture books and several cash gifts (voice vote 7–0).

- Approved the first amendment to the contract with Heartland AEA to transfer state funds to the AEA for special‑education services (voice vote 7–0).

- Approved the final pay application and release of retainage for the high‑school track and bleacher improvements project and accepted the project as complete (voice vote 7–0).

Each motion was moved and seconded during the meeting and approved by unanimous voice vote; detailed amounts and contract references were presented on the agenda and in staff materials. The meeting also approved the consent agenda and adjourned by unanimous voice vote.