The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the High School Library, on Monday, July 8, 2024. Board President Matt Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

               Directors absent: None.

               Also Present: Superintendent Kim Huckstadt, Principal Dawn Voss, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

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

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

• • Minutes of Previous Meeting
  • Bills
  • Financial Reports
  • Open Enrollments
  • Special Education Contracts
  • Fundraisers
  • Personnel Recommendations
    • Resignations:
      1. Michelle Brady: Assistant Volleyball
      2. Shari Ingles: Nutrition
    • New Hires:
      1. Eileen Bergan: Assistant Volleyball
      2. Dawn Askeland: Mentor
      3. Jennifer Lange: Mentor
      4. Kristy Mather: Mentor
      5. Pam Ostwinkle: Mentor
      6. Kari Kintzel-Davidshofer: Mentor
      7. Dawn Askeland: Lead Learner
      8. Aaron Hamann: Lead Learner
      9. Alex Hanna: Lead Learner
      10. Hayle Kruse: Lead Learner
      11. Amy Priem: Lead Learner
      12. Jennifer Their: Lead Learner
    • Volunteer Coaches/Advisors:
      1. Preston Rochford- Football-Pending Certification
      2. Troy Boriskey- Volleyball-Pending Certification
      3. Kerra Boriskey- Volleyball-Pending Certification
      4. Justin Olind-Cross Country
  • Annual Agreements
    • Leader In Me Agreement

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

               Visitors: Andrea Harbaugh, Norah Harbaugh, Rhonda Kendrick, Kevin Kleis, Mike Putz, Alex Hanna, Mark Fitpatrick, Sheri Fitpatrick, Stacy Zitelman, Mike Wilson, Amy Wilson, Jill Settle, Ashley Wessels, Logan Heims, Justin Lueken, Marissa Lueken, Brent Wessel, Zoe Walz, Emily Degenford, Penni Gaul, Matt Gaul, Amanda Diers, Zohee Hammons, Walt Wessel, Mike Mormann, Johnny Walz, Beth Lincoln, Baili Maurer, Brad Maurer, Luke Brady, Carston Calderwood,  JD Degenford, Cade Perrinjaquet, Gina Perrinjaquet, Jerod Perrinjaquet, Joan Kerns, Keith Kleis, Alicia Walz, Elise Bergan, Bill Bunting, Mary Bunting, Emily Streicher, Glen Ries, Billie Thein, Bev Conner, Marge Gaul, Larry Gaul, Miranda Kerns, Payson Kerns, Dennis Wegmann, Josh Demmer, Julie Miller, Steve Lueken, Jill Lueken, Jenny Lange, Mike Gaul, Michael Sperfslage, Eden Gaul, Kevin Elsbury, Meagan Elsbury, Nolan Gaul, Marilyn Sullivan, Jeff Kelchen, Mark Nefzger, Colten Wegmann, Molly Wegmann, Beth Jaeger, Andrea Moser, Jake Meyer, Alyssa Meyer, Morgan Meyer, Eric Meyer, Maggie Sommers, Tallen Mormann, & Nic Stelken.

               President Elliot welcomed our visitors.

Superintendent Huckstadt: Looking at doing a pre-evaluation at the August Board meeting to go over goals and expectations.

Director Hoeger moved to approve the first reading of board policies: 200.4, 206.03, 206.04, 401.06, 402.03, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09-R(1), 501.12, 501.09E1, 501.10, 501.14, 501.15, 502.06, 505.02, 603.01, 603.12, 607.02, 708, 710.01, 801.03, 803.02, & 905.03. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the Student Handbooks as presented. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Kirby 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 Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

                              Director Hoeger moved to approve the following change orders: CR#30.1-Science Room Ceiling with Lighting in the amount of $15,620.16, CR#32-Storage Room in the amount of $14,509.08, CR#33-Highway Boring in the amount of $12,940.68. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Venteicher moved to approve directing the Superintendent and Administration Team to post the Vocational Agriculture Instructor & FFA Advisor as a full time position with the Vocational Agriculture Instructor position starting as early as second semester for the 24-25 school year and following all current hiring procedures. With the salary being based off of the current Master Contract salary schedule and experience. The District will contribute $23,000 for the salary and the remaining salary being funded by the Friends of AG. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Venteicher moved to approve Extra Contract days for the FFA Advisor at 60 days adjusting for the stipend if necessary. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board discussed the following items:

Alex Hanna provided an update from the Ed-Co LCC on the Donor Board & funding.

Construction/Building Project Updates

               With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Kirby moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
July 8, 2024 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:		Amount
A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC	rental unit	$      120.00
ACE HOMEWORKS,	supplies	$      239.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$    5,740.68
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$      591.00
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$      932.00
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$      148.06
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$      784.45
CLAYTON RIDGE CSD	open enrollment	$    3,885.40
Clearfly	services	$      217.85
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$      143.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.	supplies	$      667.95
DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.	medicaid	$    1,633.82
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$      311.15
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication & subscription	$      710.21
ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS	membership	$      500.00
HERFF JONES, INC.	supplies	$        28.10
IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION	dues	$        25.00
IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS	membership & subscription	$    3,007.00
IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC	fees & membership	$      450.00
Iowa Pupil Transportation Association	membership	$      180.00
IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION	subscription	$    1,156.15
Iowa Schools Buildings & Grounds Ass'n,	fees	$        50.00
IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS	assessments	$    1,481.25
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	services	$    5,623.94
Lahr, Jake	mowing	$    2,497.50
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	services	$    1,282.56
NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE	classes	$  17,771.01
RSAI, c/o ISFIS	membership	$      750.00
SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA	membership	$      605.00
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	gasohol & diesel	$    2,306.00
Teacher Innovations, Inc.	subscription	$      306.00
Telecom Services of Iowa, Inc.	phones	$  14,240.00
THREE RIVERS FS CO.	LP	$      286.24
TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC	medicaid	$      378.90
Time Management Systems	fee	$      353.00
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$      217.45
UNITED STATES TREASURY	fees	$        39.75
VONHANDORF, DONALD	physical	$        90.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	open enrollment	$  70,070.74
WESTERN DUBUQUE CO. CSD	open enrollment	$    3,885.40
WINDSTREAM	services	$      959.77
Fund Total:		$144,665.33
MANAGEMENT FUND:
AUL Health Benefit Trust	HRA	$  33,875.00
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	insurance	$  35,308.24
Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission c/o	heating	$  61,403.83
Fund Total:		$130,587.07
CAPITAL PROJECT BOND 2023:
Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc.	services	$    4,950.00
AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.	services	$  22,773.38
Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC	HVAC Phase 2	$    2,887.05
Cardinal Construction, Inc.	Jr./Sr. High Addition & Renovation	$595,906.80
Metrics Architecture	services	$  13,258.94
UMB Bank, N.A.	fee	$      600.00
Fund Total:		$640,376.17
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	gym floor finish	$    2,700.00
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA	supplies	$      582.53
BARNES, THOMAS	official	$      134.43
BOUND	services	$      500.00
BRITTAIN, CHARLES	official	$      450.00
ED-CO GENERAL FUND	donation	$      370.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$        16.57
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	subscription	$        33.00
FISH SHACK	supplies	$      400.00
Goedken, Rick	official	$      142.50
Gulyash, Ron	official	$      257.31
HERMSEN, AL	official	$      135.25
IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION	membership	$        75.00
JACOBS, MICHAEL	official	$      575.35
JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$      125.00
LEIGHTY, JACK	official	$      146.81
North Fayette Community School	entry fee	$      120.00
PAYNE, COLLIN	official	$      243.75
RIVALS, INC.	shirts	$      365.76
SCHLEISMAN, MARK	official	$      234.68
SHIMLEE	supplies	$      193.24
THURN, GAVIN	mail carrier	$        90.00
UHAL, JOHN	official	$      233.04
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$      125.00
WINTER, JOHN	official	$      390.00
Fund Total:		$    5,939.22
NUTRITION FUND:
KARL'S GROCERY	hot lunch	$        15.12
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch, supplies, & fee	$    2,959.06
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$      726.20
RAPIDS	supplies	$        73.04
Fund Total:		$    3,773.42
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$    1,292.99
Filament Essential Services	service agreement	$    3,245.00
KLUESNER CONSTRUCTION, INC.	paving	$    5,063.52
Meese Construction LLC	repair	$      543.82
Ogden Turf & Grading LLC	repairs	$    5,975.00
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.	service agreement	$    7,600.00
Telecom Services of Iowa, Inc.	repairs	$      615.00
Fund Total:		$  24,335.33
Total of All Funds:		$952,376.54

 

 

_____________________________          ___________________________

Matt Elliot, 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 12, 2024. Vice-President Kirby called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

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

Directors Absent: Matt Elliot.

Also present: Superintendent Kim Huckstadt, Principal Patty Briggs, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

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

               Director Bockesntedt moved to recognize the following:

                              Tri Rivers All Conference Team

• • • 1st Team-Rachel Eglseder, Audrie Helmrichs, Claire Aulwes, Marin Gaul
    • 2nd Team-Chloe Everett
    • Honorable Mention-Kaitlyn Hahn
    • Coach of the Year-Taylor Huber

All District Team

• • • Audrie Helmrichs
    • Claire Aulwes
    • Rachel Eglseder
    • Coach of the Year-Taylor Huber

Iowa Girls Coaches Association All State Honors

• • • Rachel Eglseder-1st team
    • Claire Aulwes-2nd team
    • Audrie Helmrichs-2nd team

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

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

• • Minutes of July 8, 2024 Meeting
  • Bills
  • Financial Reports
  • Open Enrollments
    • IN
      1. West Delaware: K, 1st, 9th, 10th
  • Special Education Contracts
  • Fundraisers
    • Gift Wrapping: NHS
    • Youth Softball Camp & Cookie Dough Fundraiser: Softball
    • Butter Braids: 6th Grade
    • Club’s Choice: Elementary
    • Face Painting & Homecoming buttons: Art Club
    • Discount Cards: Boys Basketball
    • Pink Night: Volleyball
    • Candy Bars, Magazines, & Socks: 7th & 8th Grade
    • Fruit & Meat Sales: FFA
    • Kids Heart Challenge: Elementary PE
    • Fine Arts
      1. Homecoming Scotcheroos
      2. Elementary Halloween Dance
      3. Strawberries
      4. Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies
      5. Calendars
      6. Rodeo Food Stand w/FBLA
      7. 4th of July Kickball & Bounce house
      8. Supper Clubs
  • Personnel Recommendations
    • Resignations:
      1. Janice Worsham: JH Girls Basketball
      2. Tammy Funk: Elementary Para
    • New Hires:
      1. Eden Gaul: Instructional Coach
      2. Sheila Roling: Football Cheer Coach
      3. Kendra Miller: Elementary Para
      4. Kristie Battin: Cook
      5. Jared Diers: JH Girls Basketball-Pending Certification
      6. Joseph Hodges: Bus Driver
      7. Deron Hakert-Mentor
      8. Roger Wright-Bus Driver
      9. Cassie Putz: AG Ed starting January 2025-Pending Certification
      10. Cassie Putz: FFA Advisor: Stipend plus 37.16 (Extra contract days)
  • Annual Agreements
    • NICC Concurrent Enrollment Agreement
    • NICC Health Occupations Agreement

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

 

               Visitors: Elise Kaiser, Angela Shea, Nora King, Helen Fenton, Kari Kintzle, & Alex Hanna.

 

               Vice-President Kirby welcomed our visitors.

               Elise Kaiser, Nora King, & Helen Fenton presented on having a JH Football Cheerleading squad or to allow the JH Students to practice with the High School Cheerleading squad.

 

               Principal Briggs: We have received our new reading curriculum materials. Teachers have had an opportunity to review online materials throughout the summer. A representative will be working with our staff on August 22nd. Thank you to Lonnie, Nic, Angie, Jody, & Chelsea for the work they have put in this summer. Looking forward to a great start to the school year.

Director Bockenstedt: Busy month of Softball and fairs. Hats off to the softball players and students who participated in the fairs.

Director Kirby: The Community support for the Softball team was outstanding. Hats off to all the players and coaches on a successful year.

               Director Venteicher moved to hold a Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m. regarding the 2024-2025 Calendar. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Public Hearing on the revised 2024-2025 Calendar. Changing September 9th to a full school day and making September 23rd an in-service day.

 

               Director Hoeger moved to come out of the Public Hearing at 6:18 p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the revised 2024-2025 Calendar making September 9th a full school day and September 23rd a teacher in-service day. Director Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the second reading of board policies: 200.4, 206.03, 206.04, 401.06, 402.03, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09-R(1), 501.12, 501.09E1, 501.10, 501.14, 501.15, 502.06, 505.02, 603.01, 603.12, 607.02, 708, 710.01, 801.03, 803.02, & 905.03. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the LP Bid from Three Rivers FS at $1.39 with a prepayment total being $31,692.00 minus the current credit of $8,038.52 for the 2024-2025 school year. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Director Bockenstedt abstained from voting due to conflict-of-interest Motion carried 3-0.

 

               Director Venteicher moved to appoint Diane Meyer, Kari Kintzle, Dawn Voss, Cathy Shaw, Laurie Wiskus, and Jill Lueken to the Reconsideration Committee. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

The Vice President of the Board called up for consideration the Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program which requires that a public hearing be held on this proposal.

Director Venteicher introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption.  Director Hoeger seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:

AYES:	Kirby, Hoeger, Venteicher, & Bockenstedt.
NAYS:	None

The Vice President declared the Resolution adopted as follows:

RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that to continue the current level of services and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District, continuation of participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years is necessary and in the best interests of the District and its residents and students; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the authorization for the current Instructional Support Program will expire on June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, this Resolution sets forth the proposal of the Board of Directors, including the method that will be used to fund the program; and

WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public hearing must be published:

NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved:

1. The Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa, for a period of five years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
2. The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year shall be determined annually and shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment for the budget year.
3. Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.
4. The Instructional Support Program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31, 2025, and each year thereafter.
5. The Secretary is authorized and directed to give notice of a public hearing to be held in the High School Library, 403 West Union Street, Edgewood, Iowa 52042, on September 9, 2024, at 6:00 P.M.
6. Following the public hearing the Board intends to take action on the question whether to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 12^th day of August, 2024.

               Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Preschool Handbook as presented. Director Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               The Board discussed the following items:

                              Construction/Building Project Updates

 

               With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Hoeger moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:29 p.m. Director Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
August 12, 2024 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:		Amount
A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC	rental	$             120.00
ACCENT LASER SERVICE, INC.	supplies	$             119.95
ACE HOMEWORKS,	supplies	$             152.17
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$             274.40
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$          6,626.53
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	parts	$             259.34
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$             591.00
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$          1,839.00
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$             200.09
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$          1,134.95
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$             143.00
COMMITTEE for CHILDREN	subscription	$          2,595.00
COMPANION CORPORATION	subscription	$          2,616.00
Core Project, The	license	$             550.00
D & S PORTABLES, INC.	rental	$             900.00
Dean Family Chiropractic	bus physical	$               80.00
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES	fee	$             600.00
DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL	publication	$             538.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$          1,343.01
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$             552.11
ELAN	supplies, travel, gasohol, fees, & postage	$        14,313.77
EVANS CHIROPRACTIC	bus physical	$             100.00
EVERY'S AUTO & TIRE CENTER	rental	$             250.00
FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc.	subscription	$          9,300.00
fry, Lynn or Melissa	computer deposit	$               75.00
GAUL, JASON & REBECCA	non-public transportation	$          1,345.19
GRANT WOOD AEA	services	$             924.00
Happy Numbers, Inc.	license	$          2,175.00
Heims, Laura	computer deposit	$             155.00
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING	literacy & go math	$          8,070.22
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	network services	$             989.21
Iowa Schools Buildings & Grounds Ass'n,	membership	$             300.00
JTJ Solar LLC	solar	$          4,090.20
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	services	$          3,431.91
Kintzle-Davidshofer, KARI	supplies	$          1,144.09
KLAREN, MATTHEW & RACHEL	non-public transportation	$             915.43
Lahr, Jake	mowing	$          2,955.00
LIETZ, JACKIE	computer deposit	$               75.00
Literacy Resources Inc.	subscription	$             445.00
Membean, Inc.	subscription	$          1,240.00
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	services	$          1,253.16
MONTICELLO SPORTS	equipment	$             696.00
NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE	fees	$             520.00
OETC	membership & license	$          2,500.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$             143.80
SCHILLING, SCOTT	non-public transportation	$             915.43
SCHOLASTIC INC	subscription	$          1,067.54
SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.	supplies	$             306.90
SPERFSLAGE, CHRIS AND KARA	non-public transportation	$             915.43
Telecom Services of Iowa, Inc.	equipment	$        14,840.00
THIER, JENNIFER	supplies	$               97.84
THREE RIVERS FS CO.	rental & gasohol	$          1,690.23
Three Rivers FS Company-Manchester	rental	$             110.00
Tibbott Construction	services	$             350.00
Time Management Systems	fee	$             353.00
Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa	equipment	$          9,996.00
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$             217.45
VARSITY GROUP	equipment	$        22,319.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	open enrollment tuition out	$        14,192.28
WINDSTREAM	services	$          1,036.35
Fund Total:		$       147,048.98
MANAGEMENT FUND:
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	insurance	$       263,154.00
CAPITAL PROJECT BOND:
Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc.	services	$          2,200.00
Cardinal Construction, Inc.	services	$       493,539.47
HAASCO, LTD	services	$             500.00
Metrics Architecture	services	$        13,258.94
Fund Total:		$       509,498.41
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
Brown, Nick	services	$             599.88
Honey Creek Furniture & Flooring	furniture	$          2,095.00
RAY'S EXCAVATING LLC	services	$             100.00
UMB Bank, N.A.	fee	$             600.00
Young Plumbing & Heating	repairs	$          1,191.50
Fund Total:		$          4,586.38
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
ACE HOMEWORKS,	supplies	$               75.94
BARD CONCRETE	supplies	$             249.80
Capital One(Walmart)	supplies	$               22.20
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	fee	$             150.00
DUFAULT PUBLISHING, INC.	yearbooks	$          6,603.00
ED-CO FOTA	overpayment	$               12.07
Edgewood Signs & Designs	supplies	$          1,120.00
ELAN	supplies, membership, & travel	$          4,587.27
Gulyash, Ron	official	$               45.00
IATC, IOWA ASS'N of TRACK COACHES	membership	$               60.00
OLIND, JUSTIN	supplies	$             223.29
PLAY PRO RECREATION	supplies	$          1,767.00
SCHLEISMAN, MARK	official	$               45.00
TRI-RIVERS CONFERENCE	dues	$             500.00
VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs	furniture	$          8,204.00
Fund Total:		$        23,664.57
NUTRITION FUND:
APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES	equipment	$             337.00
ELAN	computer	$             935.10
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS	dues	$             695.00
HELMRICHS, KIM	lunch refund	$                2.05
Pedretti, Mandi	membership	$               50.00
Fund Total:		$          2,019.15
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$          1,292.99
Total of All Funds:		$       951,264.48

 

_____________________________        ___________________________

            Tammy Kirby, Vice-President                        Melissa Conner, Secretary

               The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the High School Library, on Monday, September 9, 2024. President Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

Directors Absent: Dan Venteicher.

Also present: Superintendent Kim Huckstadt, Principal Patty Briggs, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

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

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

• • Minutes of August 12, 2024 Meeting
  • Bills
  • Financial Reports
  • Open Enrollments

      IN:

• • • Clayton Ridge: Pre-K
    • West Delaware: K(3), 6th(1-move), 9th(1-move)

     OUT:

• • • West Delaware: 1st & 3rd
    • Western Dubuque: K
  • Special Education Contracts
  • Fundraisers
    • Baseball: Online Capital Campaign
    • NHS: Donation & Trading Cards-Christmas for Kids
    • Fine Arts: Trivia Night
  • Personnel Recommendations

                                   New Hires:

• • • Melissa Meyer: Mentor
    • Pam Ostwinkle: Mentor
    • Mandi Pedretti: Van Route
    • Dawn Voss: JH Volleyball
    • Joe Holthaus-Bus Driver
  • Annual Agreements

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

 

               Visitors: Nic Stelken, Kristy Mather, Rebekah Eglseder, Wyatt Gaul, Lawson Lueken, Eli Vaske, Eden Gaul, Sarah Eglseder, Justin Lueken, Brooks Eglseder, Pam Vaske, & Alex Hanna.

 

               President Elliot welcomed our visitors.

               The Elementary Student Council provided an update.

               Principal Briggs: Getting the year started. Setting goals around Leader in Me. We had around ninety people attend Breakfast Buddies.

               Superintendent Huckstadt: I have had the opportunity to get to both buildings and meet people. It’s been nice to get to know how things go. I attended my second Think Tank meeting.

               Director Kirby moved to hold a Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. regarding the Instructional Support Program. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Public hearing was held in regard to the Instructional Support Program.

 

               Director Kirby moved to close the public hearing at 6:11p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Director Hoeger introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption.  Director Bockenstedt seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:

AYES:

Elliot, Kirby, Hoeger, & Bockenstedt. None.

The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows:

RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that to continue the current level of services and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District, continuation of participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years is necessary and in the best interests of the District and its residents and students; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has given consideration to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the Board has published notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the Resolution; and

WHEREAS, a hearing has been held upon the proposal to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program and any objections are overruled:

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:

1.               The Board of Directors determines that it is consistent with the five year finance plan to fund the ongoing programs and services of the School District and it is in the best interest of the School District to continue participation in an Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa, and to provide additional funding therefor for a period of five (5) years commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

2.               The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year will be determined annually and will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment for the budget year.

3.               Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.

4.               The Instructional Support Program shall be funded by instructional support state aid and a combination instructional support property tax levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and an instructional support income surtax imposed annually, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each budget year to be imposed upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31, 2025, and each year thereafter.

5.               Unless, within twenty-eight days following the adoption of this Resolution, the Secretary of the Board receives a petition containing the signatures of eligible electors equal in number to not less than one hundred or thirty percent of the number of voters at the last preceding regular school election, whichever is greater, asking that an election be called to approve or disapprove this action of the Board adopting the Instructional Support Program, this action of the Board is final and the Secretary is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the Department of Management.

In the event a petition containing the required number of signatures is filed with the Secretary of the Board within twenty-eight days of the adoption of this Resolution, the President shall call a meeting of the Board to consider rescission of this Resolution, or to direct the county commissioner of elections to submit the following question to the qualified electors of the School District at a special election.

If the Board determines to submit the question to the electors, the public measure to be submitted shall be as follows:

Shall the Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District, in the Counties of Clayton and Delaware, State of Iowa, be authorized for a period of five (5) years to continue to levy and impose an instructional support tax in an amount (after taking into consideration instructional support state aid) of not exceeding ten percent (10%) of the total of regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment in the budget year, and be authorized annually, in combination, as determined by the Board, to levy an instructional support property tax upon all the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy of property taxes for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, and to impose an instructional support income surtax upon the state individual income tax of each individual income taxpayer resident in the School District on December 31 for each calendar year commencing with calendar year 2025, or each year thereafter, the percent of income surtax to be determined by the Board for each fiscal year, to be used for any general fund purpose?

PASSED AND APPROVED this 9^th day of September, 2024.

               Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the $40,735.00 change order for Temp Electrical Service for the new construction area from Hawkeye Electric. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. President Elliot abstained from voting. Motion carried 3-0.

Director Kirby moved to approve the removal of Dave Hoeger and the addition of Kim Huckstadt on all accounts at Community Savings Bank and Farmers Savings Bank. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the FY23 Audit. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

Director Hoeger moved to approve the request for snow removal bids. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

Director Kirby moved to approve the K-12 LAU(EL) Plan. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

Director Kirby moved to approve the request for Allowable Growth & Supplemental Aid for Special Ed Deficit in the amount of $192,943.30. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               The Board discussed the following items:

                              Sharing High School Wrestling

                              Construction/Building Project Updates

 

               Director Kirby moved to go into closed session at 6:41 p.m. pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Roll Call: Ayes: Kirby, Elliot, Hoeger, & Bockenstedt. Nays: None. Motion carried 4-0.

 

               The board came back into open session at 6:54 p.m.

 

               With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Bockenstedt moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
September 9, 2024 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:		Amount
A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC	rental	$         120.00
ADA BADMINTON & TENNIS	supplies	$         556.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$      8,383.55
American Publishers	magazines	$         194.79
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	parts	$           56.52
AUDITOR OF STATE	fee	$         425.00
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$      1,188.04
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$      2,916.50
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$         288.49
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$      1,242.85
Clearfly	services	$         269.27
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	services	$         143.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.	supplies	$      3,395.95
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	services	$      1,000.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$         476.94
ELAN	supplies, postage, gasohol, & equipment	$     17,213.04
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.	supplies	$         629.07
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC.	books	$         336.60
Generation Genius, Inc.	subscription	$      1,431.00
Goldline CDL	fees	$         800.00
Hickson, Patrick & Becky	computer deposit	$           80.00
IBEA	fees	$           90.00
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	services	$         674.97
JTJ Solar LLC	solar	$      2,166.78
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$           11.16
Meyer, Adam	supplies	$           17.67
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	services	$      1,919.80
MONTICELLO SPORTS	equipment	$      1,560.00
Napa Auto Parts	parts	$         203.45
NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON P.C.	fees	$      7,800.00
Noodle Tools, Inc.	subscription	$         230.00
NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE	services	$         659.00
Nutrien AG Solutions	supplies	$           82.50
PAPER CORPORATION, The	paper	$      3,008.85
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$         149.23
Remind101, Inc.	services	$      2,750.00
Riddell All American Sports Corp	equipment	$         454.20
Schmitz Janitorial Supply	supplies	$      2,524.60
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	gasohol & diesel	$      1,935.00
THREE RIVERS FS CO.	LP	$     23,653.48
Time Management Systems	fee	$         353.00
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$         217.45
VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs	equipment	$     28,771.00
WINDSTREAM	services	$      1,289.54
WULFEKUHLE ELECTRIC L.L.C.	lighting	$     15,730.00
Fund Total:		$   137,398.29
CAPITAL PROJECT BOND:
Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC	HVAC Phase 2	$     30,438.95
Cardinal Construction, Inc.	JR./SR. High School Addition & Renovation	$1,322,344.28
Fund Total:		$1,352,783.23
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque	switches	$         686.05
SCHENKE DRYWALL	closet	$         525.00
Young Plumbing & Heating	repairs	$      1,143.53
Fund Total:		$      2,354.58
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
Atlantic Coca-Cola	vending machine	$         238.18
Bob's Custom Trophies	medals	$         521.45
ED-CO H.S. ACTIVITY FUND	cash bags	$         900.00
Edgewood Signs & Designs	shirts	$           42.00
ELAN	supplies & travel	$      1,340.74
HANNA, ALEX	supplies	$           47.77
HEUER PUBLING LLC	supplies	$         669.10
HUDL	services	$      5,649.00
IA H.S. SPEECH ASSOCIATION	membership	$         100.00
IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE	travel	$         250.00
Just For You	shirts	$         660.00
LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT	entry fee	$         100.00
MONTICELLO SPORTS	supplies	$         439.00
Performance Mindset LLC	supplies	$         975.00
Riddell All American Sports Corp	equipment	$         161.75
rSchoolToday (DWC)	supplies	$         300.00
SHANNON EVENT TIMINGS	services	$         100.00
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	supplies	$           47.50
VBALL GEAR, LLC	jerseys	$         192.00
WOODS EDGE GOLF COURSE	supplies	$         190.00
World's Fines Chocolate, Inc.	supplies	$      6,447.00
Fund Total:		$     19,370.49
NUTRITION FUND:
Atlantic Coca-Cola	ala carte	$         368.92
BATTIN, KRISTIE	uniform allowance	$         125.00
Capital One(Walmart)	hot lunch	$           52.01
ED-CO GENERAL FUND	lunch refund	$           21.20
ELAN	hot lunch & supplies	$         223.73
EMS DETERGENT SERVICES	supplies	$         163.83
FAREWAY STORES	hot lunch	$         141.62
KRUSE, TRAVIS	lunch refund	$           26.95
Lister, Evelyn	uniform allowance	$         125.00
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee	$     11,507.89
Pedretti, Mandi	uniform allowance	$         106.47
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$      1,522.12
Puffett, Jeff or Jody	lunch refund	$         127.00
Fund Total:		$     14,511.74
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$      1,379.30
Chris Funk Construction	concrete	$      2,000.00
ELAN	equipment	$      4,668.60
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	shared tech	$      7,310.00
Seehase Concrete	concrete repairs	$      3,350.00
Fund Total:		$     18,707.90
Total of All Funds:		$1,545,126.23

 

 

_____________________________        ___________________________

                 Matt Elliot, President                                 Melissa Conner, Secretary