School Board

The publicly-elected five-member Board of Education is responsible for setting policy for the Ogden Community School District. Each board member's term is for four years. The Board of Education conducts its business meetings at Ogden Middle & High School (Library), 732 West Division Street, at 6:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The only meeting entrance is Door 7 on the backside of the building, leading directly into the Library. The district invites public comments during Communications, Delegation, and Petitions.

Current Board Members

The Board Secretary/Treasurer is Melissa Atwell, melissa.atwell@ogden.k12.ia.us, (515) 275-2894.

 


Subcommittees

Finance: Matt Van Sickle and Pete Thomsen

Facilities: Pete Thomson and Earl Taylor

Instruction: Lauren Britton and Kelly Merritt

Negotiations: N/A

Board Meetings - Minutes & Agendas

2025-2026

February 28, 2026 Social Gathering Notice
A quorum of the board will be present at the Bulldog Ball, an annual fundraiser for the Ogden Alumni Association, beginning at 6pm at the Boone County Fairgrounds. This is not a meeting of the board. No board action will occur at this gathering.
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February 12, 2026 Work Session
February 9, 2026 Calendar Public Hearing Notice
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February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting
February 9, 2026 Work Session
February 3, 2026 Reconsideration Committee Meeting
This is a meeting of the reconsideration committee, not the Ogden Board of Education. No board members shall be present at this meeting. No board action will be taken. This reconsideration committee meeting is open to the public.
January 27, 2026 Reconsideration Committee Meeting
This is a meeting of the reconsideration committee, not the Ogden Board of Education. No board members shall be present at this meeting. No board action will be taken. This reconsideration committee meeting is open to the public.
January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting
December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting (6pm)
December 9, 2025 Organizational Meeting (6:30pm)
December 9, 2025 Work Session (6:35pm)
November 10, 2025 Regular Meeting
October 13, 2025 Public Hearing Notice
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October 13, 2025 Regular Meeting
September 8, 2025 Annual Meeting
September 8, 2025 Regular Meeting
August 11, 2025 Regular Meeting
July 17, 2025 Work Session
July 14, 2025 Regular Meeting

2024-2025

Engage, Educate, and Empower.

Ogden Community School District will inspire the next generation of innovative thinkers to persevere and succeed in meeting tomorrow's opportunities.

As a parent of a student who attends a public school district receiving Title I funds, you have the right to inquire and receive information about the qualifications of your child's teacher. If your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for a period of four or more consecutive weeks, you will be notified. The Ogden Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study: Manufacturing; Business; Agriculture; Hospitality, Tourism & Management. It is the policy of the Ogden Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Derek Carlson, Ogden High School, 732 W. Division St., Ogden, IA 50212, 515-275-4034, derek.carlson@ogden.k12.ia.us.