The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, July 18, 2022. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

              Directors Present: Dan Venteicher, Matt Elliot, Jeff Hoeger, Brad Bockenstedt, & Tammy Kirby.

Directors Absent: None

Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch, Principal Dawn Voss, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

Visitors: Alex Hanna and Daniel Charland.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.       

 

Director Kirby moved to recognize the following:

 

Tri-Rivers Softball:

Second Team: Rachel Eglseder-Pitcher, Audrie Helmrichs-Catcher, & Hailey Rausch-Outfield

Honorable Mention: Mikayla Thein

Baseball:

First Team: Cael Funk-Pitcher,

Second Team: Pryce Rochford-Outfield,  Korey Putz-Utility

Honorable Mention: Aaron Kloser

 

Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

New Business:

              Director Elliot moved to approve the 2022-2023 Student Handbooks. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the following Legislative Resolutions:

              Teacher Recruitment & Licensure

                             Supports additional tools to attract individuals to the teaching profession, especially for teacher shortage areas including:

                                           -Alternative teacher licensure upon completion of research-based teaching pedagogy training in addition to content knowledge in a curricular area;

                                           -Pathways for individuals with non-traditional educational backgrounds to meet licensure qualifications;

                                           -Reciprocity agreements with other states with high-quality education programs so as to increase diversity among our certified teachers and administrators;

                                           - Expansion of programs such as: Teach Iowa Scholar, Troops to Teachers, Teacher intern Program, and others as approved by the Board of Educational Examiners; and

                                           - Programs designed to recruit teachers that will better match the demographic makeup of our student population.

                                           -Advocate for funding of loan forgiveness programs and grants that will make education careers a viable option.

 

                             School Funding Policy

                             Supports a school foundation formula that:

                                           -Provides sufficient and timely funding to meet education goals;

                                           -Equalizes per pupil funding;

                                           -Provides a funding mechanism for transportation costs that reduces the pressure on the general fund and addresses inequities between school districts;

                                           -Includes factors based on changes in demographics including socio-economic status, remedial programming, and enrollment challenges;

                                           -Reflects actual costs for special education services;

                                           -Incorporates categorical funding in the formula within three years; and

                                           -Includes a mix of state aid and property taxes.

 

                             Sharing and Reorganization

                             Supports continuation of sufficient incentives and assistance to encourage sharing or reorganization between school districts including the establishment of regional schools.

 

                             Mental Health

Supports efforts to establish comprehensive community mental health systems to offer preventative and treatment services and comprehensive school mental health programs that include:

• Increased access for in-school and telehealth services;
• Increased access to mental health professionals via in-person or telehealth visits;
• Creation of a categorical funding stream designated for mental health professionals serving students and ongoing teacher, administrator, and support staff mental health training;
• Ongoing teacher, administrator, and support staff training to improve the awareness and understanding of child emotional and mental health needs;
• Integration of suicide prevention and coping skills into existing curriculum;
• Expanding state-funded loan forgiveness programs to include mental health professionals who agree to provide services to schools;
• An ongoing mental health resources clearinghouse for schools and community providers; and
• Trainings that include a referral plan for continuing action provided by mental health professionals outside of the school district.

              Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The board discussed building projects.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Ahler’s & Cooney Engagement Letter. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

No Change Orders at this time.

 

Director Elliot moved to approve the Adult Meal Prices to be $4.15 for the 2022-2023 year. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Agreement with Bowker for the HVAC Project. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Director Elliot abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Director Kirby moved to approve the new sub-rates as follows:

 

Sub-Teacher:

Irregular Basis: $140.00

11-? Consecutive Days (same teacher): $155.00

Temp Sub (If they are doing the planning for the same teacher.): $180

 

Sub-Custodian: $14.61/hour

Sub-Para/Aide: $13.11/hours

Sub-Nutrition: $12.64/hours

Sub-Nurse: $16.00/hour

 

              Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The Board discussed In-Town Pick Up and chose to table at this time.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Donovan Group Agreement. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the agreement with Burrington Group for a Topographic Site Survey. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Superintendent Busch: We have been working with Josh Demmer to explore options for a Bus Barn. We received the Connectivity Grant for $99,860.00 and we were able to purchase 110 iPads and 120 Chromebooks. Those will be used at the Elementary. Registration will be Wednesday, August 10th in the Edgewood JR/SR commons area from 3:00-6:00 PM. Online registration is encouraged.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

     a.      Approve minutes of June 20th & July 7th, 2022 Meetings

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

         IN:

         -Clayton Ridge: K

         -West Delaware: K & 2nd

                                           OUT:

                                           -West Delaware: 5th & 9th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

              -Tonya Thiese-Elementary Para

              -Brenda Palas-HS Secretary

ii.           New Hires

              -Rob Fankhauser-JH Girls & Boys Basketball

              -Emma Pape-Elementary Para

iii.          Contract Adjustments

              -Emily Streicher-BA+24, Step 12

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

              -Scott Arthur-Football

              -Rob Busch-As needed

      g.     Annual Contracts/Agreements

                             -Athletic Trainer

                             -Go Math Agreement

                             -NICC Senior Year Plus Agreement

                             -NICC Health Agreement

                             -PowerSchool Agreement

 

              Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Kirby moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
July 18, 2022 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$               125.40
AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.	legal services	$               322.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$            5,685.74
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$               602.70
BLACK HILLS/MSC50505	heating	$               583.87
CALDERWOOD, CARSTON	travel	$                 14.19
Capital One(Walmart)	supplies	$                 30.78
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$               869.91
CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL	shared business manager	$         11,482.84
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$               225.02
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$               507.61
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$                 60.00
COMPANION CORPORATION	subscription	$            2,120.00
Core Project, The	license	$               800.00
DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.	Medicaid	$            4,170.98
DOLLAR GENERAL REGIONS 410526	supplies	$                 12.50
DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL	publication	$               511.00
Edgewood Auto & Tire	repairs	$               416.72
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$               252.04
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$               585.37
ELAN	supplies, gasohol, & travel	$            7,020.65
ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS	membership	$            1,000.00
EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS	parts	$               633.52
FES	fee	$            2,495.00
FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc.	subscription	$         11,100.00
GAUL, JASON & REBECCA	non-public transportation	$            1,364.35
GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL	services	$               547.43
HARBER, CELESTE	travel	$                 34.21
HEARTLAND AEA - #11	services	$            3,300.00
Hemann, Lydia	baseball book	$                 20.00
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING	subscription	$               394.00
IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION	dues	$                 25.00
IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS	membership & subscription	$            2,983.00
IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC	membership	$               175.00
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	services	$               458.15
IOWA FBLA	travel	$               355.00
Iowa Pupil Transportation Association	membership	$               180.00
IOWA READING ASSOCIATION	conference fees	$            2,770.00
IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION	subscription	$            1,113.40
IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS	assessment	$            1,084.50
JACKSON, MIKE	baseball announcer	$                 15.00
JAMF SOFTWARE, NW 6335	subscription	$            5,985.00
JOE FANNON WELDING	parts	$                 35.00
Johnson, Megan	travel	$                 14.50
JTJ Solar LLC	solar	$            2,128.37
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                 13.47
KLAREN, MATTHEW & RACHEL	non-public transportation	$               928.55
Lamiator.com	supplies	$               228.24
Lexia Learning Systems LLC	services	$            6,134.00
MATT, LORAS	mowing	$               410.00
Northeast Iowa Communit College Business &	drivers ed	$               189.50
Nutrien AG Solutions	supplies	$                 32.84
PAPER CORPORATION, The	supplies	$            4,646.15
Press Journal	publication	$                 68.00
PRIEM, AMY	travel & supplies	$                 51.11
Priem, Chezney	softball book	$                 20.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$               108.33
Riddell All American Sports Corp	helmets	$            2,296.95
RSAI, c/o ISFIS	membership	$               650.00
SADLER POWER TRAIN	parts	$                 59.95
SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA	membership	$            1,888.00
SCHILLING, SCOTT	non-public transportation	$               928.55
School Datebooks	planners	$               829.26
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	gasohol	$            1,466.39
SiteOne Landscape Supply	supplies	$               173.44
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.	fee	$            7,350.00
SPERFSLAGE, CHRIS AND KARA	non-public transportation	$               928.55
SPERFSLAGE-GEORGE, Karen	supplies	$                 42.98
STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL	concurrent enrollment	$               780.52
Teacher Innovations, Inc.	subscription	$               189.00
TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC	Medicaid	$               540.22
Time Management Systems	fee	$               353.00
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES	parts	$                 74.54
TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA	repairs	$               360.89
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$               217.45
UNITED STATES TREASURY	fee	$                 41.23
VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs	supplies	$         20,981.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	concurrent enrollment & open enrollment	$            7,837.14
WEST MUSIC CO.	supplies	$               153.37
WINDSTREAM	telephone services	$               868.00
WULFEKUHLE, KAREN	non-public transportation	$               464.27
Fund Total:		$       136,914.64
MANAGEMENT FUND:
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	insurance	$       232,606.00
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES	iPads	$         32,340.00
CAPITAL SANITARY	services	$            6,000.00
CSI LEASING, INC	computer lease	$         82,676.19
DELL Marketing L.P.	Chromebooks	$         27,915.60
GLOBAL EQUIPMENT CO.	carts	$            2,295.66
HAASCO, LTD	services	$            1,200.00
KENDRICK INC	trophy cases	$            2,090.00
OPENING SPECIALISTS, INC.	door	$            1,835.75
SCHOOL OUTFITTERS	desk	$            1,285.74
Stump Guy, The	services	$         10,500.00
Fund Total:		$       168,138.94
ACTIVITY FUND:
3DUX DESIGN	supplies	$               546.27
Atlantic Coca-Cola	supplies	$                 87.00
Breakout, Inc	supplies	$               358.00
BRITTAIN, CHARLES	official	$               425.00
Brosius, Brian	official	$               132.63
Capital One(Walmart)	supplies	$               476.64
CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$               150.00
Century House	supplies	$                 50.00
DUFAULT PUBLISHING, INC.	yearbooks	$            5,780.50
DVORAK, ED	official	$               689.04
Edgewood Signs & Designs	hoodies & shirts	$               798.00
Eduporium	supplies	$               139.90
EHLERS, JODI	supplies	$                 43.00
ELAN	supplies & travel	$               703.98
Grawe, Robert	official	$               378.77
Gulyash, Ron	official	$               126.81
GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL	donation	$            6,000.00
HART, GARY	official	$               406.50
HEIM, ALVIN	official	$               253.62
HERMSEN, AL	official	$               240.50
IOWA FBLA	fees	$            5,415.00
JACOBS, MICHAEL	official	$               389.28
JUNGERS, DICK	entry fee	$               180.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                   8.98
KOBER, ROBERT	official	$               252.80
LINK, RANDY	official	$               126.81
MUNGER, JAKE	official	$               123.20
NASSP	membership	$               385.00
NIEHAUS, JEFF	official	$               114.51
North Fayette Community School	entry fee	$                 60.00
Regional Medical Center	donation	$         12,000.00
Riddell All American Sports Corp	equipment	$            1,854.62
SYVERSON, DARRYL	official	$               119.51
UHAL, JOHN	official	$               263.86
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 75.00
WINTER, JOHN	official	$               650.24
ZARUBA, STEVE	official	$               996.42
Fund Total:		$         40,801.39
NUTRITION FUND:
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC	hot lunch bread	$                 38.93
Capital One(Walmart)	hot lunch	$                 61.87
KARL'S GROCERY	bread	$                   8.94
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch & fee	$               511.71
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$               524.57
Staton, Stephanie	lunch refund	$                 52.50
Fund Total:		$            1,198.52
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$            1,292.99
Total of All Funds:		$       580,952.48

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

            Dan Venteicher, President                           Melissa Conner, Secretary

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, August 15, 2022. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

              Directors Present: Dan Venteicher, Brad Bockenstedt, Jeff Hoeger, & Tammy Kirby.

Directors Absent: Matt Elliot.

Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch, Principal Dawn Voss, Principal Patty Briggs, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

Visitors: Laura Drummy, Jess Aulwes, Kari Kintzle, Rob Fankhauser, Abby Flint, and Nic Stelken.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

              Director Kirby moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.    

             

              Jess Aulwes presented on looking into the work study policy for our students.

 

              Rob Fankhauser introduced himself to the board.

             

              Abby Flint introduced herself to the board.

 

New Business:

              Director Kirby moved to approve Afternoon Milk Prices to be $0.40 for the 2022-2023 school year. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the LP Bid from Three Rivers FS at $1.78 with a prepayment total being $40,584 for the 2022-2023 school year. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Director Bockenstedt abstained from voting due to conflict-of-interest Motion carried 3-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Equity Report. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              The Board discussed building projects.

 

              Director Kirby moved to appoint Cathy Shaw, Sue Daker, Donna Ludvigson, Jill Lueken, & Laurie Wiskus to the Reconsideration Committee. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              No Change Orders were presented for the meeting.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve Junior High Activity Admission Price as followed: $3 for Games & $5 for Track meets. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to appoint Dan Venteicher to the Iowa Association of School Boards Delegate Assembly. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Principal Briggs: We have been working on reviewing our goals at the Elementary. We are scheduling Grandparents Day for September 9th. Details will be in the newspaper and sent out to families at the end of August. I would like to thank the custodial staff for the work they put in during the summer to get our buildings ready. Looking forward to the new school year.

 

              Principal Voss: Excited to say we have a candidate that we are able to hire in January for the AG/Shop Position.

 

              Superintendent Busch: Learning more details on the Teacher & Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship Pilot Grant. The Special Education staff attended three days of training last week about the new State Individualized Education Plan (IEP) electronic system. Karla Trenkamp, Patty Briggs, & I met with Tom Muhlenbruck, our new Franklin Covey Leader in Me consultant/trainer. We discussed the upcoming staff development in October. I attended some very informative events at the SAI Conference.

 

              Director Kirby: On behalf of Director Elliot, he wanted me to thank the staff that were very swift with their investigation of the incident at the Elementary.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

     a.      Approve minutes of July 18, 2022 Meeting

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

                                                          IN:

                                                          -Central: K

                                                          -Clayton Ridge: K

                                                          -Maquoketa Valley: 10th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

         -6th Grade Butter Braids Sale- NF Books

-Club’s Choice-Elementary Fundraiser- student activities & technology

         -Candy Bars & Magazines- 7th & 8th Grade Class- 8th grade trip, prom, & graduation

         -Homecoming Scotcheroos-Music & Fine Arts Dept.

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

ii.           New Hires

              -Elise Bergan- Social Media Instructor

              -Ronda Bagge-Aide

              -Anne Carbone Barbosa-Aide

              -Steve Zaruba- ¼ FFA Advisor & Secondary Teacher

              -Kari Kintzle - Mentor

              -Eden Gaul- ¼ FFA Advisor

iii.          Contract Adjustments

              -Kim Meade-$12.89

              -Amy Priem-BA+32, Step 8-$44,510

              -Dave Millis-Early Bird PE $6,746.55

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

                                  g.      Annual Contracts/Agreements

 

              Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to go into closed session at 6:42 p.m. pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 for the purpose of discussion on purchase of property. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Kirby, Venteicher, Hoeger, & Bockenstedt. Nays: None. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              The Board came back into open session at 7:01 p.m.

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Kirby moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District
August 15, 2022 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:
ACE HOMEWORKS	supplies	$      274.66
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fees	$      125.40
AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.	legal services	$      207.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$   5,378.38
BARD CONCRETE	rock	$      160.18
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$   1,100.75
BLACK HILLS/MSC50505	heating	$      418.33
BLICK ART MATERIALS	supplies	$   1,670.81
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$   1,009.69
CDW Government, Inc.	supplies	$        56.47
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$      150.13
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$      971.93
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$        60.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.	supplies	$   1,314.98
D & S PORTABLES, INC.	rental units	$      380.00
DECKER EQUIPMENT	supplies	$      512.50
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES	fees	$      600.00
DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL	publication	$      449.79
EDGEWOOD BUILDING CENTER	supplies	$      150.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$      612.05
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication & subscription	$      515.62
ELAN	travel, supplies, postage, & fees	$ 14,894.21
EVANS CHIROPRACTIC	physical	$      100.00
EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS	supplies	$        68.03
F.E. WELTERLEN MOTORS, INC.	repair	$        19.50
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC.	library books	$      907.98
HANSEL, JAIMY	computer refund	$        72.25
HARBAUGH, Jefferson	gasohol	$        58.99
Hill Country C.S. LLC	gasohol	$      111.00
HOGLUND BUS CO., INC.	parts	$      357.75
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	network services	$      426.45
ITAG- Iowa Talented and Gifted Association	fees	$      250.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$           8.98
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	services	$      991.50
LAKESHORE Learning Materials	supplies	$      148.35
MATT, LORAS	mowing	$      430.00
Meyer, Adam	mileage	$      155.70
MIDAMERICA ADMINISTRATIVE & RETIREMENT	fees	$      204.91
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	services	$   2,535.72
Midwest Property Services	mowing	$   1,890.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS	parts	$      292.57
Nyemaster Goode, P.C.	legal services	$   2,734.00
PowerSchool Group LLC	services	$   4,410.00
Premier Carpet Care	services	$   2,376.81
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$      950.26
REALLY GOOD STUFF, LLC	supplies	$      785.07
ROCHESTER 100 INC.	supplies	$      471.25
SCHENKE DRYWALL	services	$      275.00
SCHOLASTIC INC	subscription	$   1,048.64
School Datebooks	supplies	$      132.21
SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY	supplies	$      464.00
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC.	supplies	$      207.69
SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.	supplies	$      536.67
SPERFSLAGE-GEORGE, Karen	supplies	$      161.71
Staton, Stephanie	computer refund	$        75.00
TANDEM Tire & Auto Service	tires	$      920.00
TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC	assessments	$      436.80
TEGELER, LINDA	supplies	$        40.00
THREE RIVERS FS CO.	rental, gasohol, & LP	$   2,123.83
Time Management Systems	fees	$      353.00
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES	parts	$        23.28
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$      217.45
UNITY SCHOOL BUS PARTS	parts	$      587.71
WINDSTREAM	telephone services	$   1,304.19
Fund Total:		$ 60,677.13
LOSST/SAVE Fund:
Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc.	services	$   3,200.00
CEC	subscription	$   4,193.00
DELL Marketing L.P.	license	$   4,560.00
HAASCO, LTD	services	$      830.00
INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS	switches	$   8,904.65
LYNCH ROOFING & SIDING INC.	repairs	$      712.50
UMB Bank, N.A.	fee	$      600.00
Fund Total:		$ 23,000.15
STUDENT ACTIVITY Fund:
ASHLINE, MASON	camp	$        50.00
AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA	supplies	$      332.77
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$      325.84
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	subscription	$        31.00
Edgewood Signs & Designs	supplies	$   1,029.00
ELAN	supplies, equipment, & travel	$   1,593.94
HUDL	subscription	$   5,346.00
IATC, IOWA ASS'N of TRACK COACHES	membership	$        55.00
IOWA CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION, INC	entry fees	$        35.00
IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION	membership	$        75.00
Iowa H.S. Athletic Director As	membership & fee	$      260.00
LUTGEN, MICHAEL	services	$      200.00
OLIND, JUSTIN	supplies	$      737.43
PIONEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY	field paint	$   1,491.95
PUTZ, STEVE	travel	$      479.40
RIVALS, INC.	shirts	$      974.64
ROWCLIFFE, WESTIN	services	$        50.00
TRI-RIVERS CONFERENCE	membership	$      500.00
Fund Total:		$ 13,566.97
NUTRITION Fund:
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC	hot lunch bread	$      151.55
ELAN	scanner	$        28.49
ELLIS, LONNIE	membership	$        45.00
FAREWAY STORES	hot lunch	$        10.48
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS	services	$      530.00
HOISINGTON, JAMES OR SARA	lunch refund	$        28.00
Fund Total:		$      793.52
PPEL Fund:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$   1,292.99
Total of All Funds:		$ 99,330.76

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

                                                                    Dan Venteicher, President                           Melissa Conner, Secretary

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Elementary Music Room, on Monday, September 19, 2022. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

              Directors Present: Dan Venteicher, Brad Bockenstedt, Matt Elliot, Jeff Hoeger, & Tammy Kirby.

Directors Absent: None.

Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch, Principal Dawn Voss, Principal Patty Briggs, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

Visitors: Jessica Kirby, Penni Gaul, Jay Funke, Alex Hanna, Maggie Fensterman, & Andy Fensterman.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

              Director Kirby moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.        

              Director Bockenstedt moved to recognize the following:

              -Marin Gaul, Aspen Jones, Ava Kerns, & Miley Walz placed 8th in the dairy cattle judging division at the State Dairy Competition.

-Marcus Gaul, Ava Kerns, & Miley Walz received a silver rating overall at the State Livestock Evaluation.

-Elementary Student Council Members: Lincoln Hanna, Harper Lansing, Eden Hemann, Connor Bailey, Josie Diers, Taelyn Thompson, Bristol Kulper, & Kalyssa Reimer.

             

              Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carries 5-0.

 

              Jessica Kirby & Penni Gaul presented on behalf of the Booster Club.

 

New Business:

              Director Kirby moved to approve giving the Colesburg Ambulance and Medivac consent to land in the South Parking lot at the Colesburg Elementary when needed if school is not in session. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Return to Learn Plan. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Annual Progress Report Goals. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Directo Kirby moved to approve the 2022-2023 Out of District School Bus Travel. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the request for snow removal bids. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              The board discussed building projects.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the K-12 LAU (EL) Plan. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              No change orders were presented for the meeting.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Teacher/Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship (TPRA) Program with Northeast Iowa Community College. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the list of SIAC Members. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The First Reading of Board Policies: 203, 200.3, 402.2, 501.14. 501.15, 504.5, 504.5R1, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 602.1, 602.2, 602.3, 605.1, 605.3, 607.2, 704.6, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 710.1R1, 802.4, 804.5, 804.7, 804.7R1, and 901 were duly noted.

 

              Superintendent Busch: Ed-Co was one of eight that unofficially approved a bond referendum. Trying to find a date to hold a legislative forum with our representatives & other administrators/board members from local school districts. Seeking bids to remove the diesel tank & getting guidance from the DNR. Hoping to have our new propane buses early to mid-October. A Security audit is scheduled for March in regards to the ESSER funds being given by the Governor.

 

              Principal Voss: The High School Staff did Stop the Bleed & Intruder Training. Working on getting the kids more involved with the Intruder Training. FFA has been competing & doing well. FBLA sponsored a blood drive this month.

 

              Principal Briggs: During our last professional development the staff learned about SABERs assessment & purpose of it. The 5th graders led the entire school in a 9/11 Remembrance Assembly. They shared an overview of the events & the memories from staff about that day. They ended with singing the National Anthem. We had around 363 visitors for Grandparents/Special someone day. The Student Council has set the dress up days for Homecoming week. Monday-Camo, Tuesday-Disney Character, Wednesday-Neon, Thursday-Pink, & Friday-Spirit Day. Teachers & Students are working on being leaders through the end of the quarter by earning VP Cards. We have a special celebration planned if the building earns 2000 VP cards. We have currently earned over 1000 so far. Our building is showing continued improvement on the FAST Assessments.

 

              Director Hoeger: Congratulations to Patty Briggs & glad to see such a positive thing.

 

              Director Kirby: Congratulations to Patty Briggs. The Community Members worked really hard for this Bond. Very happy with the outcome. I love seeing the alumni write ups that Addy Kirby has been working on.

 

              Director Venteicher: Happy with the Bond & seeing more voters come out.

 

              Jay Funke presented on the property for sale.

 

              Director Elliot moved to go into closed session at 7:22 p.m. pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 for the purpose of discussion on purchase of property. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Kirby, Venteicher, Elliot, Hoeger, & Bockenstedt. Nays: None. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The Board came back into open session at 7:47 p.m.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

    a.       Approve minutes of August 15, 2022 Meeting

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

         -IN:

         Oelwein: K, 2nd, & 5th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

         -Art Club: Driveway Paintings & Homecoming Buttons & Face Painting

         -NHS: Gift Wrapping

         -Boys Basketball: Discount Cards

         -Volleyball: Pink Night & Soup Supper

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

ii.           New Hires

              -Jody Dahlstrom-Custodian

              -Rob Anderson-½ JH Wrestling

              -Alex Jones- ½ JH Wrestling

              -Kelly Henriksen- Aide

iii.          Contract Adjustments

              -Jennifer Thier-MA+8, Step 11

              -Tanya Drips-$13.29

              -Alex Hanna-BA+16, Step 13

              - Lizzie Edens-BA+8, Step 3

              -Laura Brady-BA+16, Step12

              -Taylor Huber-BA+8, Step 4

              -Alaura Waid-BA+16, Step 4

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

  g.         Annual Contracts/Agreements

              -IXL Agreement

 

              Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Elliot moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

                                                                     Dan Venteicher, President                           Melissa Conner, Secretary

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

              Directors Present: Dan Venteicher, Tammy Kirby, Jeff Hoeger, & Brad Bockenstedt.

Directors Absent: Matt Elliot.

Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch, Principal Dawn Voss, Principal Patty Briggs, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

Visitors: Jenny Lange, Kari Pierschbacher, Kristy Mather, Eden Hemann, Harper Lansing, Lincoln Hanna, Alex Hanna, & Nic Stelken.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.       

             

              Director Kirby moved to recognize the following:

 

              Pink Night: Volleyball Team, Volunteers, & Donations.

 

Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

The Elementary Student Council provided an update to the board.

 

New Business:

              Director Kirby moved to approve the depository limits of $3,000,000 for Community Savings Bank and $1,000,000 for Farmers Savings Bank. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

              The Board discussed building projects.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the snow removal bid for the Colesburg school from Tibbott Construction for $135.00 per hour. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Second Reading of Board Policies: 203, 200.3, 402.2, 501.14. 501.15, 504.5, 504.5R1, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 602.1, 602.2, 602.3, 605.1, 605.3, 607.2, 704.6, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 710.1R1, 802.4, 804.5, 804.7, 804.7R1, & 901. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              The Board discussed Early Separation Incentive.

 

              Board Secretary, Melissa Conner presented the Abstract of Votes from the September 13, 2022 Election.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Abstract of Votes from the September 13, 2022 Election. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              No change orders were presented for the meeting.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the JH Wrestling Sharing Agreement with Clayton Ridge. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the purchase agreement in the amount of $375,000.00 with Andrew Meese & Tyler Meese for the 210 N. Fleming Street Property. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Director Kirby moved to approve Dick’s Petroleum Company Bid in the amount of $19,431.50 for the removal of the Underground Storage Tank. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              The first reading of board policies: 401.14, 402.2 408.1, 601.2, 602.1, 602.2, 602.3, 605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4, 605.4, 605.5, & 802.4 were duly noted.

 

              Principal Voss: EMMA, Ed-Co’s Fall Musical will be November 4th through the 6th. The Veteran's Day program will be held on Friday, November 11th at 8:30 a.m. Staff have been doing Learning Labs during PD time this year. This is when staff watch recordings of other teachers in the building and look for certain focus areas. The focus area for the fall is effective feedback & formative assessment.

 

              Superintendent Busch: Official count day was October 3rd this year for the certified enrollment. Will be attending a workshop to work on our 5-year projection tool. Melissa, Joyce, & Barb have been supplying the auditors with needed information. The IASB Annual Convention is coming up on November 17th. I will be attending the RSAI Annual Meeting on October 25th. Starting meetings with the Architects & mechanical engineers on the process to begin steps for the secondary improvements.

 

 

              Director Bockesntedt: Great season for Football & Volleyball. The FFA has been doing really well.

 

              Director Kirby: Wishing the teams good luck in the postseason. I encourage the board to go to the Musical.

 

              Director Venteicher: Met with MV School Board regarding sharing. Next steps: setting up a work session in November.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

      a.     Approve minutes of September 19th, 2022 meeting

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

                       IN:

                       Starmont-8th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

         -Fine Arts Dept.: Halloween Dance, Strawberries, Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies, Meal at play or concert, & Greeley Fire Dept. Meal.

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

ii.           New Hires

                             -Celeste Harber- JH Girls Basketball

iii.          Contract Adjustments

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

                             -Matt Gaul-Wrestling

                             -Mike Jones-Wrestling

                             -Travis Priem-Basketball

                             -Payson Kerns-Wrestling

                                  g.      Annual Contracts/Agreements

                                           -Write to Learn

 

              Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Kirby moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:49 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

 

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
October 18, 2022 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS	staples	$               131.78
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$               143.10
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$            7,039.01
American Publishers	magazines	$               194.79
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	parts	$               333.94
BENCHMARK EDUCATION COMPANY	license	$            8,222.50
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$               588.00
BLACK HILLS/MSC50505	heating	$               599.15
BLICK ART MATERIALS	supplies	$                 27.40
BOLSINGER, BARB	postage	$                   2.85
BRADY, CAIN	chain gang	$                 80.00
BRADY, GREG	chain gang	$               200.00
Brady, Luke	chain gang	$               160.00
Camp Powersports-NAPA	parts	$               277.86
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$            1,515.69
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO.	supplies	$               115.54
CHEMSEARCH	treatment	$            1,991.11
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$               665.97
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$               899.29
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$                 60.00
COMFORT INN & SUITES-DES MOINES, IA	travel	$               268.80
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.	supplies	$               852.03
DEMCO, Inc.	supplies	$               488.71
DOLLAR GENERAL REGIONS 410526	supplies	$                 16.75
Edgewood Auto & Tire	repairs	$            1,021.05
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$               398.26
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$               213.90
ELAN	supplies, equipment, travel, & postage	$            2,463.77
F.E. WELTERLEN MOTORS, INC.	repairs	$               293.25
FANNON, JIM	chain gang	$                 40.00
GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL	athletic training	$            1,043.42
HEMANN, JILL	chain gang	$                 20.00
HEMANN, TONY	chain gang	$               240.00
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING	Go Math	$            1,678.08
Innovations Associates	current events	$               155.00
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	network services	$               432.73
Iowa Pupil Transportation Association	fee	$               700.00
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY	fee	$               162.50
JACKSON, MIKE	announcer	$                 90.00
JAEGER, DARYL	chain gang	$               160.00
JTJ Solar LLC	solar	$            3,763.02
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$               111.80
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	laminating	$                 61.25
Kuder	services	$               999.00
MATT, LORAS	mowing	$               430.00
MEDICAL ENTERPRISES	supplies	$                 32.00
NAPA AUTO PARTS	parts	$                 16.55
Napa Auto Parts	parts	$                 52.60
Noodle Tools, Inc.	subscription	$               176.00
NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE	drivers ed & college cases	$         13,789.00
Nyemaster Goode, P.C.	legal services	$            1,512.50
PMMIC	insurance	$            1,705.00
PQL Lighting	bulbs	$               133.02
Priem, Chezney	line judge	$                 90.00
PRUESS, DAVID	chain gang	$               240.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$                 83.61
REGIONAL FAMILY HEALTH	physical	$               150.00
SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA	conference	$               110.00
Schmitz Janitorial Supply	supplies	$            1,411.10
SCHOOLSYSTEMS, LLC	services	$               150.00
SILLS, TANGEE	supplies	$                 40.25
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	gasohol	$               788.39
Steger, Alexa	line judge	$                 35.00
SUPERIOR WELDING SUPPLY CO.	supplies	$               664.33
Swank Movie Licensing	fee	$               678.00
Thein, Josh	clock	$                 50.00
Thein, Mikayla	line judge	$                 75.00
Time Management Systems	fee	$               353.00
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES	parts	$               347.57
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$               217.45
Uncommon Science, LLC	supplies	$               169.95
UPS	postage	$                 35.62
WEST MUSIC CO.	repairs & supplies	$            1,327.81
WIENEKE, JENNA	mileage	$                 21.60
WINDSTREAM	telephone services	$               858.26
Fund Total:		$         64,664.91
MANAGEMENT FUND:
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	insurance	$            2,496.00
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
DON & WALT LLC	repairs	$               779.00
FM CONTROLS, INC.	repairs	$            1,012.50
H2I GROUP	shot clocks	$            3,750.00
Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque	services	$            1,246.22
KENDRICK INC	services	$               793.00
MIDWEST COMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC.	projectors	$            5,326.50
Ogden Turf & Grading LLC	services	$            1,400.00
Fund Total:		$         14,307.22
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
Atlantic Coca-Cola	vending machine	$               110.70
BLOOMS	flowers	$               214.15
Bob's Custom Trophies	supplies	$               469.05
Buchholtz, David	official	$               120.00
Camp, Bob	official	$               332.86
CARBER, JERRY	official	$               120.00
CENTER POINT/URBANA SCHOOLS	entry fee	$                 70.00
CHAMBERLIN, RANDY	official	$               408.96
CLUB'S CHOICE FUNDRAISING	clubs choice	$            9,016.80
Derlein Scale, Inc.	services	$               120.00
DOWNING, JEFFRY	official	$               182.00
DVORAK, ED	official	$               357.68
EASTON VALLEY	entry fee	$                 70.00
ED-CO FOOTBALL	petty cash	$               300.00
ED-CO STUDENT COUNCIL Petty Cash	petty cash	$               300.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$                 84.94
Edgewood Signs & Designs	jerseys	$                 21.00
ELAN	supplies & travel	$            1,605.91
FBLA/PBL	dues	$               456.00
FISH SHACK	cleaning	$               400.00
FITZGERALD, MICHAEL	official	$               338.86
FOSTER, BRYAN	official	$               144.13
Funderworks	magazines	$               100.24
GRIMM, GRAYDEN	official	$               120.00
GRIMM, VAUGHN	official	$               137.63
GUSTAFSON, AMY	official	$               129.76
Independence JR/SR High School	entry fee	$               150.00
IOWA CHEERLEADING COACHES' ASSOCIATION /	entry fee	$               125.00
IOWA FBLA	conference	$            2,605.00
IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION	dues	$            1,255.00
JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 97.00
Junk, Mark	official	$               120.00
Kintzle-Davidshofer, KARI	supplies	$                 14.58
KRAMER, RANDY	official	$               120.00
MESCHER, RANDALL	official	$               480.00
MEYER, LARRY	official	$               120.00
MURPHY, BOB	official	$               111.15
NIEHAUS, JEFF	official	$               320.00
NORTH CEDAR CSD	entry fee	$                 85.00
North Linn Booster	entry fee	$               140.00
OELWEIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT,	entry fee	$                 85.00
Prochaska, Jim	official	$               120.00
RIVALS, INC.	jerseys	$            1,349.75
RODENBERG, JAMIE	official	$               169.43
ROEN, JEFF	official	$               120.00
rSchoolToday (DWC)	services	$               287.46
SCHLEISMAN, MARK	official	$               367.01
Schroeder Baseball	supplies	$               368.00
SCHROEDER, Dennis	official	$               150.75
SIMPSON COLLEGE	entry fee	$               150.00
South Hardin	entry fee	$                 90.00
STARMONT	entry fee	$               130.00
THOMPSON, TERRY	official	$               120.00
TRI-RIVERS CONFERENCE	admissions	$               715.00
TUCKER, BRAD	official	$               120.00
Tucker, Darrell	official	$               120.00
UHAL, JOHN	official	$               248.86
UNI Band Day	entry fee	$               135.00
Union Community School	entry fee	$               130.00
Universal Lettering Co., Inc	services	$               102.00
Varner, Rodney Dean	official	$               480.00
Wachter, Jeff	official	$               140.50
Wall, Bruce	official	$               120.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 60.00
WEST DELAWARE MIDDLE SCHOOL	entry fee	$               120.00
Wiley, Mark	official	$               164.00
World's Fines Chocolate, Inc.	candy bars	$            1,085.00
Fund Total:		$         28,721.16
NUTRITION FUND:
Atlantic Coca-Cola	ala carte	$               587.72
BERGER, Sherry	uniform	$                 85.06
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC	bread	$               949.36
ELAN	scanner	$                 53.98
FAREWAY STORES	hot lunch	$               212.67
Hill Country C.S. LLC	hot lunch	$               234.26
KARL'S GROCERY	hot lunch	$                   5.88
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee	$         17,636.05
MM Mechanical	repairs	$            1,549.73
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$            4,298.40
Fund Total:		$         25,613.11
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$            2,249.09
Total of All Funds:		$       138,051.49

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

           Dan Venteicher, President                            Melissa Conner, Secretary