District overview
Linn J4 School District
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Who runs Linn J4 schools and how are they paid for?
Linn-Bloomfield J4 School District serves about 87 students in one school and is run by a five-member elected board. State aid and local property taxes pay for most costs, with a state revenue limit capping local spending. A 2024 referendum paid for capital projects completed in summer 2025.
Governance
A five-member elected board: Dan Kundert (president), Andy Schuerr (vice president), Amanda Geils (secretary), Heather Leedle (treasurer) and Bill Leedle. The board meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
One school
The district runs a single pre-K to grade 8 school, Traver School, in Lake Geneva, with about 87 students.
Open enrollment
For 2026-27 the board set no enrollment cap in regular education grades 4K-8 and said there is no space for new special education students because of staffing limits.
Shared services
CESA 2 provides the monthly balance sheet and a contracted firm provides technology support.
This page rests on only three months of posted minutes, so budget details, tax levy and enrollment trends are not covered.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Traver School summer 2026 construction
under way in summer 2026Contractor JP Cullen was building a bathroom and custodial area. A new HVAC hood was installed and the gym floor was started. Two air-conditioning fans failed and replacement quotes were being gathered.
- Work reported on schedule; HVAC hood installed July 9
- Board names a temporary contact for the contractor
- Bathroom nearly complete; gym floor started
Funding
Not stated (a 2024 referendum funded summer 2025 capital projects)
Possible 3K program
cost and feasibility study neededA family asked the board to consider adding a 3K program.
- Parent asks about a 3K program
- Administrator says a cost analysis and feasibility study is needed
Funding
Not determined
District administrator transition
new administrator contracted July 22, 2026The previous administrator resigned effective July 17 and the board approved a contract for Andrew Grimm on July 22.
- Resignation accepted
- Andrew Grimm approved as District Administrator/Superintendent
Funding
Not stated
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