The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, May 15, 2023. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

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

Directors Absent: None.

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

Visitors: Cody Schmelzer, Elise Kaiser, Alex Hanna, Nic Stelken, Eileen Bergan, Josh Demmer, Jeremy Zehr, Rachel Bottelman, & Dave Hoeger.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

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

New Business:

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Budget Amendment for the 2022-2023 Budget. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies:401.3, 403.4, 501.15, 506.1-506.1E9, 711.2R1, 711.7, 711.9-711.11, 800-804.7R1. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot appointed Mike Putz to the Greater Delaware County Community Foundation. Director Bockenstedt seconded the appointment. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the following 2023-2024 fees:

 

		23-24
Registration Fees	JK-6	$100.00
	7th-12th	$115.00
Breakfast	PK-12	$1.60
	Adults	$2.10
Lunch	PK-6	$2.40
	7th-12th	$2.60
	Adults	$4.85
Athletic Pass	PK-12th	$80.00
	Adult	$110.00
Computer Deposit (Optional)		$85.00
Preschool		$200

 

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

 

              The Board discussed Building Projects.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Asbestos Removal Proposal from Advanced Environmental for $26,150.00. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling Company Agreement. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the 2023-24 Transportation Director Salary to be $58,320.00 & $10,037.00 towards insurance. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              First reading of Board Policies: 200.4, 210.5, 401.5R1, 403.3R1, 403.3E1, 407.2, 410.2, 501.2, 503.1R1, 504.5R1, 505.8, 604.2, 604.6, 701.2, 705.2, 705.3, 708, 711.5, 900-907.1, & 911.1 were duly noted.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Kluesner Proposal for Parking Lot Striping at the Elementary South Parking lot in the amount of $1,546.65. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve Superintendent Vacation/Personal Leave Payout at the per diem rate of $478.74 per day up to ten days. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The board discussed Practice/Activity Shuttles.

 

              Director Bockenstedt left at 6:46 p.m.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the date change for the June meeting to Monday, June 26th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Edgewood Board Room. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Event Supervisor wage to be $20 per hour. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Board Member Elliot introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION APPOINTING UMB Bank, N.A. OF West Des Moines, Iowa TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME" and moved its adoption.  Board Member Kirby seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was, Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger.

Nays: None.

The President declared the Resolution adopted.

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              Board Member Hoeger moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Kirby seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the vote was, Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger. Nays: None.

The President declared the motion adopted.

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              Board Member Kirby moved that the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Hoeger seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the vote was, Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger. Nays: None.

 The President declared the motion adopted.

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              Board Member Elliot introduced the following Resolution entitled "Resolution amending the resolution Authorizing THE ISSUANCE OF not to exceed $9,345,000 general obligation school bondS, SERIES 2023, AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF," and moved its adoption. Board Member Kirby seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was: Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger. Nays: None.

The President declared the Resolution adopted.

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RESOLUTION APPOINTING UMB Bank, N.A. OF West Des Moines, Iowa, TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME

              WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 75, $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, dated the date of delivery, have been sold and action should now be taken to provide for the maintenance of records, registration of Bonds and payment of principal and interest in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and

              WHEREAS, this Board has deemed that the services offered by UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, are necessary for compliance with rules, regulations, and requirements governing the registration, transfer, and payment of registered Bonds; and

              WHEREAS, a Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement (hereafter "Agreement") has been prepared and is deemed suitable for the purpose:

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE Board of Directors OF THE Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District IN THE COUNTIES OF Clayton and Delaware, STATE OF IOWA:

Section 1. That UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, is appointed to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent in connection with the issuance of $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, dated the date of delivery.

Section 2. That the Agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, is approved and that the President and Secretary of the School Board are authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the School District.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of May, 2023.

Director Elliot moved to approve the Plans, Specs, & Request for Bid for the Ed-Co CSD Jr./Sr. High School Addition & Renovation Project. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Director Hoeger moved to approve the Payout of Teacher Sick Leave at the Classified Rate of $10 per day. Motion died for lack of second.

 

Director Elliot moved to table the Payout of Teacher Sick Leave. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Principal Briggs: Completed FAST Testing and Reviewing goals. May 30th will be JK Field Day. Leadership Day went well. May 31st will be the Step Up Day.     

 

Principal Voss: Working on setting up meetings with the Leadership Teams. Shout out to Jenny Lange and NHS for a successful Community Service Day.

 

              Superintendent Busch:  Thank you to Alex Hanna and all the Volunteers for helping with the Track meets. I would not recommend moving forward with the Mentoring program for next year. I appreciate everyone's efforts in having a successful year.

 

Director Kirby: District Track went very smooth. Shout out to Carston & Kari on a successful 5-12 concert. They have the program headed in the right direction.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

      a.     Approve minutes of April 17 & May 2, 2023 Meetings

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

                       2023-2024

IN:

-Clayton Ridge-K (4)

-Starmont-K

-West Delaware-5th & 9th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

ii.           New Hires

                             -Jesse Lau-Custodian

                             -Dawn Voss-FBLA Advisor

                             -Kaydian Davis-FBLA Advisor

              Teacher Leadership Members

-Eden Gaul-Instructional Coach

-Alex Hanna-Lead Learner

-Jenny Lange-Lead Learner

-Aaron Hamann-Lead Learner

-Melissa Meyer-Lead Learner

-Jennifer Their-Lead Learner

-Diane Meyer-Lead Learner

Dawn Askeland-Lead Learner

-Adrianna Allen-Lead Learner

-Hayle Kruse-Lead Learner

-Amy Priem-Lead Learner

-Robin McCool-Lead Learner

-Karen George-Student Success Leader

-Amy Priem-Mentor

-Eden Gaul-Mentor

-Megan Johnson-Mentor

-Melissa Meyer-Mentor

iii.          Contract Adjustments

                             -Jennifer Thier-MA +16, Step 10

                             -Kaydian Davis-MA, Step 4

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

                                g.        Annual Contracts/Agreements/Plans

                                                          -In House Mowing

                                                          -Turnitin Agreement

 

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

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Hoeger moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
May 15, 2023 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:
A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC	rental fee	$               120.00
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$               143.10
AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.	legal services	$               175.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$            4,555.69
BARD CONCRETE	rock	$               159.34
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$               598.50
BLACK HILLS/MSC50505	heating	$            3,877.28
Bob's Lawn Care	services	$            2,225.00
BUSCH, ROB	gasohol	$                   9.00
Camp Powersports-NAPA	parts	$                 41.64
Capital One(Walmart)	supplies	$                 91.65
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$            1,097.81
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO.	supplies	$               234.42
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$               648.29
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$               652.26
CLAYTON RIDGE CSD	equipment	$            1,000.00
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$               242.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.	supplies	$            2,323.43
D & S PORTABLES, INC.	rental fee	$               675.00
EDGEWOOD EVENT CENTER & CATERING	supplies	$               125.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$               268.73
ELAN	postage, gasohol, supplies, & fees	$            1,176.61
Evans, Rhys	services	$               100.00
Hill Country C.S. LLC	gasohol	$               106.57
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	services	$               429.01
J.W. PEPPER AND SON, INC.	music	$               208.31
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$               255.64
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	services & supplies	$            7,179.87
Midwest Property Services	mowing	$            1,425.00
MONTICELLO SPORTS	supplies	$                 30.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$               270.71
Schmitz Janitorial Supply	supplies	$               243.85
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	diesel & gasohol	$            2,807.65
STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL	open enrollment	$         26,690.78
STRAWBERRY BUILDING SUPPLY	supplies	$               636.51
Superior Technology Services, LLC	services	$                 95.00
SWALES PRECAST INC.	services	$               500.00
TEGELER, LINDA	supplies	$               146.56
THREE RIVERS FS CO.	gasohol	$            1,803.50
Three Rivers FS Company-Manchester	supplies	$               107.10
Time Management Systems	fee	$               353.00
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$               217.45
UPS	postage	$                 15.07
Ventris Learning	supplies	$                 90.00
WEST MUSIC CO.	music	$               380.71
Fund Total:		$         64,532.04
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc.	services	$            3,200.00
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
ACCENT LASER SERVICE, INC.	supplies	$               179.90
ALBURNETT CSD	entry fee	$               200.00
ASPi SOLUTIONS, Inc.	entry fee	$                 78.00
Atlantic Coca-Cola	vending machines	$               129.98
AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA	supplies	$               159.00
BLOOMS	supplies	$                 12.75
Boriskey, Kerra	supplies	$               184.03
Capital One(Walmart)	supplies	$               185.00
CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL	entry fee	$               170.00
CENTRAL CITY COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$               315.00
CLAYTON RIDGE CSD	entry fee	$               190.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$                 76.96
ELAN	supplies	$            1,342.02
FBLA/PBL	registration	$               693.00
FUSION DANCEWORKS	registration	$               360.00
Graphic Edge LLC, The	supplies	$               101.00
GUTTENBERG GOLF COURSE	entry fee	$                 60.00
Hart Ridge Golf Course	entry fee	$               120.00
Independence JR/SR High School	entry fee	$               190.00
IOWA FBLA	registration fees	$            1,618.93
IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION	registration fees	$               185.00
JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 90.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                 17.37
KING, TOM	services	$               242.86
LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	entry fee	$               200.00
MAQUOKETA VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 85.00
MATT McMANUS IMPACT, LLC	supplies	$               100.00
MEADOWVIEW GOLF COURSE	entry fee	$                 60.00
MFL-MARMAC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	entry fee	$               160.00
MIDWEST VOLLEYBALL WAREHOUSE	carts	$               386.63
MINNTEX CITRUS	supplies	$            2,219.40
MITCHELL, BRUCE	services	$               141.43
MONTICELLO COMM. SCHOOL DIST.	entry fee	$               160.00
MONTICELLO GOLF CLUB	entry fee	$                 75.00
MONTICELLO SPORTS	equipment	$            1,903.50
PHYSCIAL THERAPY SOLUTIONS	entry fee	$               150.00
POSTVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 60.00
SOUTHWESTERN TRAVEL GROUP	travel	$            2,282.72
STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 80.00
THURN, GAVIN	mail carrier	$                 90.00
Voss, Dawn	supplies	$                 48.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$               300.00
Wieneke, Jenna	supplies	$                 79.92
Zietlow, John	services	$               171.43
Fund Total:		$         15,653.83
NUTRITION FUND
Atlantic Coca-Cola	ala carte	$               367.13
BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC	hot lunch bread	$               690.91
EDGEWOOD LOCKER	supplies	$               793.25
FAREWAY STORES	hot lunch	$                 25.14
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee	$         14,764.57
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$            3,190.79
Fund Total:		$         19,831.79
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$            1,292.99
Edgewood Auto & Tire	bus repair	$            6,997.39
Fund Total:		$            8,290.38
Total of All Funds:		$       111,508.04

 

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

            Dan Venteicher, President                           Melissa Conner, Secretary