Modification Plans for Current LRC: Temporary Locations, Summer Hours and More
Making Space for Additional Project-Based Learning Opportunities
The popularity of the district’s project-based learning courses and growth in other programs will lead to an expansion in high school classroom space this fall.
Beginning this summer the current Learning Resource Center (LRC), located at the corner of 10th St. and 29th Ave. will be modified to accommodate the growing needs in our district. The LRC building has served many roles over the years: it’s been an elementary, middle and high school for the district, and most recently has housed district administrators. The summer’s space updates will ensure the space meets the needs of Venture Academics, ATLAS and Compass, and will accommodate more than 400 students. These modifications include adding fire suppression sprinklers to the second floor, modifying office spaces on the second floor so they can be used as classrooms, and updating the building’s fire alarm system.
Temporary Relocation of Current LRC Staff
Staff currently housed on the second level of the LRC will temporarily relocate to either Hazel Point Intermediate or Boulder Peak Intermediate to accommodate renovation plans.
Temporary Locations
- Superintendent’s Office- Boulder Peak – 319-447-3002
- Human Resources – Boulder Peak- 319-447-3053
- Communications – Boulder Peak- 319-447-3005
- Community Relations/Volunteers – Boulder Peak – 319-447-3110
- Information Technology – Boulder Peak- 319-447-3100
- Business Services- Hazel Point- 319-447-3145
- Payroll/ Benefits- Hazel Point- 319-447-3146
- Student Services- Hazel Point- 319-447-3019
- Nutrition Services – Hazel Point- 319-447-3302
- Venture Academics- High School Main Office
- Elyssa McDowell – 319-447-3124
- Mark Hutcheson- 319-447-3236
Additional Temporary Locations
- Director of Intermediate/ Middle School Teaching and Learning Erica Rausch- located at Excelsior
- Curriculum Secretary Heather Kosikas- located at Excelsior
- Elementary Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning Karla Ries – located at Boulder Peak
Temporary Location for Board Meetings
The Linn-Mar Board of Directors will be meeting in a new location while the district’s new board room is constructed.
The June, July, August and September meetings of the Linn-Mar Board of Directors will be held at 5 p.m. in the Marion City Council Chambers, 1225 6th Avenue, Marion, IA. All meeting details will continue to be posted on the district’s website.
New Administrative Building Opens Fall, 2024
Beginning this fall a new administrative building will house district leadership and administrative functions like finance/payroll, human resources, technology and members of the cabinet, and also will include a new meeting space designed to help improve the district’s ability to live stream board meetings. The new administrative building has a target completion date of late September.