The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the Edgewood Board Room, on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Board Vice-President Tammy Kirby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

               Directors absent: Matt Elliot.

               Also Present: Superintendent Troy Osterhaus and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

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

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the following commendations

                              Softball

-Taylor Huber: Tri-Rivers Conference Coach of the Year

-Rachel Eglseder: TRC West Player of the Year & 1st Team Pitcher

-Kaite Hahn: TRC West 1st Team Outfield

-McKenna Hoefer: TRC West 1st Team Catcher

-Faith Dugan: TRC West 1st Team Infield

- Lauren Kirby: TRC West Honorable Mention

Baseball

-Pryce Rochford: TRC West 1st Team Infield

-Jax Steger: TRC West 2nd Steam Infield

-Karter Knipper: TRC West Honorable Mention

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

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

• • Minutes of June 9 & 23, 2025 Meeting
  • Bills
  • Financial Reports
  • Open Enrollments

OUT

               -Iowa Virtual Academy-10th Grade

• • Special Education Contracts
  • Fundraisers
  • Personnel Recommendations
    • Resignations:
      1. Amanda Voss-Elementary para
    • New Hires:
      1. Jason Jones-Boys Golf coach
    • Volunteer Coaches/Advisors:
  • Annual Agreements

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

               Visitors: Nic Stelken

               Vice-President Kirby welcomed our visitors.

Superintendent Osterhaus: Looking at staffing and what open positions are remaining.

Director Bockenstedt: Congratulations to the Softball Team on a great season.

Director Venteicher moved to approve the Interfund Loan transfer from PPEL Fund to Nutrition Fund in the amount of $30,000 to cover expenses. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the first reading of board policies: 503.9, 503.9R1, 104,104.E1, 104.E2, 104.E3, 211, 402.02, 402.03, 405.02, 411.02, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09R1, 505.05, 507.01, 603.01, 603.05, & rescind 106.01. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

Director Venteicher moved to approve the 2025-2026 Concurrent Enrollment Contract with NICC. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

Director Hoeger moved to approve the 2025-2026 Health Contract with NICC. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the following 2025-2026 Meal Prices:

 

		25-26
Breakfast	PK-12	$2.50
	Adults	$2.75
Lunch	PK-6	$3.25
	7th-12th	$3.50
	Adults	$5.25
Afternoon Snack Milk		$0.50

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

               Director Hoeger moved to approve and adopt the following Legislative Resolutions as is:

                              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 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 Bockenstedt moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

Edgewood Colesburg CSD
July 15, 2025 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:		Amount
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$      274.40
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$  12,506.32
APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES	repair	$      339.90
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	parts	$        17.69
AUDITOR OF STATE	fee	$      200.00
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$      901.00
Capital One(Walmart)	supplies	$        12.94
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$    1,975.00
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$      138.73
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$    4,750.97
CLAYTON RIDGE CSD	open enrollment	$  29,268.82
Clearfly	services	$      142.71
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$      143.00
COMPANION CORPORATION	subscription	$    2,774.00
Dean Family Chiropractic	physical	$        85.00
DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.	medicaid	$  23,768.36
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$    1,106.74
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$      277.36
ELAN	supplies, equipment, & gasohol	$    2,626.69
ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS	membership	$      500.00
Filter Shop, Inc., The	filters	$    4,294.07
FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc.	membership	$    5,625.00
GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL	athletic training services	$      958.00
Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque	services	$      110.66
HEARTLAND MECHANICAL LLC	services	$      100.00
IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION	dues	$        25.00
IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS	membership & subscription	$    3,100.00
IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC	membership	$      250.00
Iowa Pupil Transportation Association	membership & fee	$      530.00
IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION	membership	$    1,159.00
IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS	assessments	$    1,620.75
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	supplies	$      206.35
JTJ Solar LLC	solar	$    2,288.45
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$          7.18
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	supplies & services	$  16,003.44
Lahr, Jake	mowing	$    1,860.00
Linder Tire Services, Inc.	tires	$      634.04
Membean, Inc.	subscription	$    1,410.00
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	services	$    4,753.34
MONTICELLO SPORTS	equipment	$    1,840.00
Nyemaster Goode, P.C.	legal services	$    1,072.00
OELWEIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT,	open enrollment	$    4,181.12
OETC	membership	$        75.00
OLIND, JUSTIN	gasohol	$        30.00
OPENING SPECIALISTS, INC.	repairs	$      185.00
Posy Place Floral & Gifts	supplies	$        80.00
RSAI, c/o ISFIS	membership	$      750.00
SHIMLEE	signs	$      308.00
SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.	supplies	$        37.03
TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC	medicaid	$      420.91
Time Management Systems	fee	$      353.00
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$      218.95
W.W. Norton and Company, Inc.	books	$      633.36
WESTERN DUBUQUE CO. CSD	open enrollment	$    8,362.52
WINDSTREAM	services	$      779.77
Fund Total:		$146,071.57
MANAGEMENT FUND:
AUL Health Benefit Trust	HRA	$  16,950.00
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	insurance	$294,679.59
Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission c/o	Natural Gas	$  78,985.98
Storm Protection Fund	insurance	$  18,429.00
Fund Total:		$409,044.57
CAPITAL PROJECT BOND FUND:
Cardinal Construction, Inc.	Jr./Sr. HS Addition	$    5,059.92
Piper Sandler & Co.	services	$    1,500.00
UMB Bank, N.A.	fee	$    1,200.00
Fund Total:		$    7,759.92
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc.	services	$    8,200.00
ELAN	equipment	$      705.00
H2I GROUP	services	$    7,957.00
HAASCO, LTD	services	$      500.00
LOECKE BUILDING SERVICE	HS Office & AG remodel	$  35,155.00
OPENING SPECIALISTS, INC.	repairs	$      749.81
SALOW MECHANICAL INSULATION	HS Office & AG remodel	$      589.01
SEEDORFF MASONRY, INC.	HS Office remodel	$    3,292.02
Young Plumbing & Heating	repairs	$  11,200.00
Fund Total:		$  68,347.84
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
ASPi SOLUTIONS, Inc.	services	$      252.00
AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA	supplies	$      335.20
BARNES, KEVIN	official	$      252.96
Bergman, Robert	official	$      145.00
BRITTAIN, CHARLES	official	$      460.00
BSN SPORTS	equipment	$      890.25
Burkle, Logan	official	$      149.00
Camp, Bob	official	$      138.00
Ed-Co BASKETBALL Petty Cash	supplies	$      300.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$      805.94
ELAN	supplies & membership	$    5,369.57
FISCHER, TERRY	official	$      144.00
Fuelling, Randy	official	$      140.00
GEHL, CHAD	official	$      156.40
Goedken, Rick	official	$      138.00
Gold Medal	supplies	$        65.57
Gulyash, Ron	official	$      309.71
HERMSEN, AL	official	$      138.00
Hupke, Dewey	official	$      144.00
JACOBS, MICHAEL	official	$      447.00
JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$      125.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$        41.86
LINK, RANDY	official	$      291.00
MONTICELLO SPORTS	equipment	$      558.00
NIEHAUS, JEFF	official	$      268.00
North Fayette Community School	entry fee	$      120.00
PAYNE, COLLIN	official	$      293.37
PIONEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY	paint	$      557.20
Regional Medical Center	pink donation	$  15,000.00
RINIKER, A.J	official	$      111.40
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	supplies	$      509.18
Stanek, Randy	official	$      141.00
TROPHIES PLUS, INC.	supplies	$      466.23
VBALL GEAR, LLC	jerseys	$      605.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$      125.00
WILLENBORG, NICK	official	$      153.00
WINTER, JOHN	official	$      545.00
Fund Total:		$  30,690.84
NUTRITION FUND:
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	summer food, supplies, & fee	$    2,420.68
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$    1,103.43
Fund Total:		$    3,524.11
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$    1,379.30
Avive Solutions, Inc.	AEDs	$    3,454.46
ELAN	desk & projector	$    4,553.84
Filament Essential Services	web hosting	$    3,245.00
Great Lakes Commercial Roofing LLC	district office roof	$  50,146.80
Ogden Turf & Grading LLC	field grading	$    5,136.16
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.	software accounting fee	$    7,850.00
Fund Total:		$  75,765.56
Total of All Funds:		$741,204.41

 

 

_____________________________          ___________________________

Tammy Kirby, Vice-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 11, 2025. President Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

Directors Absent: None.

Also present: Superintendent Troy Osterhaus, Principal Patty Briggs, Principal Colton Sutton, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

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

               Director Hoeger moved to recognize the following:

                              Baseball

• • • IHSBCA All-District:

-1st Team: Jax Steger & Pryce Rochford

                                  Softball

• • • 1A Northeast All-District Team: Rachel Eglseder, Faith Dugan, McKenna Hoefer, & Kaitlyn Hahn.
    • IGCA All State Teams:

                                                            -1st Team: Rachel Eglseder

                                                            -2nd Team: Faith Dugan

                                                            -3rd Team: Mckenna Hoefer

                                                            -Honorable Mention: Kaitlyn Hahn

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

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

• • Minutes of Previous July 14, 2025 Meeting
  • Bills
  • Financial Reports
  • Open Enrollments

IN

1. 1. 1. 1. Starmont-JK, K, & 6th Grade
         2. MV-Preschool & 12th Grade (2 students)
         3. Central: 2nd Grade (2 students)

OUT

-West Delaware: 12th Grade

• • Special Education Contracts
  • Fundraisers
  • Personnel Recommendations
    • Resignations:
      1. Hanna Jaster: Assistant Cross Country
      2. Jody Dahlstrom: Elementary Custodian
    • New Hires:
      1. Diane Meyer: Media Specialist- 0.4 FTE, $24,964.40
      2. Kristen Arthur: JH Volleyball-Group C, Step 7 $3,012.00-Pending Authorization
      3. Kaylyn Legrand: JH Volleyball-Group C, Step 1 $2,112.00-Pending Authorization

                                             Volunteer Coaches

1. 1. 1. 4. Justin Olind-Cross Country
         5. Kerra Boriskey-Volleyball
         6. Brooks Eglseder-Boys Golf
         7. Alex Hanna: As needed
      2. Internal Transfers:
         1. Meghan Meyer: Elementary Para to Secondary Library Para
   2. Annual Agreements

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

 

               Visitors: None.

               Principal Briggs: Have been giving tours to new students and prepping for the next year.

               Principal Sutton: Completed new teacher orientation.

               Superintendent Osterhaus: Things are going really well. Planning to have regular administration meetings. All Staff training at West Delaware on August 21st. Looking forward to the start of the year.

Director Bockenstedt: Good to see all the kids at the local fairs.

Director Kirby: School Board papers are due September 15th.

               Director Kirby moved to approve the first reading of board policies 905.1E1 & 905.1R2. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

              

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the second reading of board policies 503.9, 503.9R1, 104,104.E1, 104.E2, 104.E3, 211, 402.02, 402.03, 405.02, 411.02, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09R1, 505.05, 507.01, 603.01, 603.05, & rescind 106.01. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the LP Bid from Three Rivers FS at $1.39 with a prepayment total being $23,630.00 minus the current credit of $7,305.23 for the 2025-2026 school year. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Director Bockenstedt abstained from voting due to conflict of interest Motion carried 4-0.

 

               Director Kirby moved to appoint Diane Meyer, Kari Kintzle, Colton Sutton, Cathy Shaw, Laurie Wiskus, and Jill Lueken to the Reconsideration Committee. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the Elementary Staff Handbook, Elementary Student Handbook, Preschool Handbook, Coaches Handbook, High School Staff Handbook, & High School Student Handbook as presented. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

               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 Bockenstedt moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
August 11, 2025 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:		Amount
ACE HOMEWORKS,	supplies	$          11.98
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$        137.20
AgSource Cooperative Services	services	$          62.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$    18,030.09
APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES	repairs	$        422.45
AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267	repairs	$      1,086.20
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY	parts	$        204.20
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$        999.40
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$      1,940.95
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$        161.66
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$      3,552.70
Clearfly	telephone services	$        142.71
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$        143.00
COMMITTEE for CHILDREN	subscription	$      2,778.00
CORNERSTONE FAMILY PRACTICE	physical	$        204.00
D & S PORTABLES, INC.	rentals	$      1,162.50
DEL-CLAY FARM EQUIPMENT	repairs	$        441.19
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$        967.25
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication & subscription	$        442.66
ELAN	supplies, travel, gasohol, & equipment	$      6,781.14
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC.	library books	$        858.99
Funke, Chris	services	$      1,496.64
GAUL, JASON & REBECCA	non-public transportation	$        894.62
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING	workbooks	$    56,599.74
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	services	$      1,175.16
Keppler Landscaping, LLC	trees	$        393.88
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	services	$      4,050.00
KLAREN, MATTHEW & RACHEL	non-public transportation	$        894.62
Lamiator.com	supplies	$        164.86
Littleport Auto	services	$        100.00
Meyer, Adam	gasohol	$          30.00
Mostaert, Haley	workshop	$        115.00
Napa Auto Parts	parts	$        129.98
Northeast Iowa Communit College Business &	inservice	$        640.00
Nutrien AG Solutions	mad dog	$        125.00
Planbook Inc.	supplies	$        270.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$          96.42
RENAISSANCE LEARNING INC	supplies	$        650.00
ROCHESTER 100 INC.	supplies	$        480.00
SCHILLING, SCOTT	non-public transportation	$        447.60
SCHOLASTIC INC	workbooks	$      1,113.49
SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY	supplies	$        690.97
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC.	supplies	$        865.93
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	gasohol & diesel	$      2,001.86
Spartan Chemical Company, INC	subscription	$        700.00
SPERFSLAGE, CHRIS AND KARA	non-public transportation	$        474.49
THREE RIVERS FS CO.	LP gas & rental	$    16,639.38
Three Rivers FS Company-Manchester	rental	$        110.00
Time Management Systems	fee	$        431.75
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$        218.95
VONHANDORF, DONALD	bus physical	$          95.00
WINDSTREAM	services	$        789.53
Fund Total:		$  133,415.14
MANAGEMENT FUND:
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	cyber insurance	$      3,122.58
CAPITAL PROJECT BOND:
Cardinal Construction, Inc.	HS Addition & renovation	$  387,168.45
LOECKE BUILDING SERVICE	services	$      3,249.00
RAY'S EXCAVATING LLC	services	$      2,337.04
Fund Total:		$  392,754.49
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque	HS Office Remodel	$      1,960.35
Jenkins & Goforth Carpet Cleaners, LTD	services	$      2,147.85
LOECKE BUILDING SERVICE	HS Office Remodel & AG Room Remodel	$    36,406.00
UMB Bank, N.A.	fee	$        600.00
Fund Total:		$    41,114.20
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
ASPi SOLUTIONS, Inc.	fee	$        500.00
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	fee	$          75.00
DUFAULT PUBLISHING, INC.	yearbooks	$      7,180.00
ED-CO FOOTBALL	cash bags	$        600.00
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	subscription	$          34.00
Edgewood Signs & Designs	supplies	$        608.00
ELAN	supplies & membership	$      1,465.34
FISH SHACK	fee	$        400.00
IATC, IOWA ASS'N of TRACK COACHES	membership	$          60.00
IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION	membership	$          85.00
OLIND, JUSTIN	supplies	$        252.08
TRI-RIVERS CONFERENCE	membership	$        550.00
Fund Total:		$    11,809.42
NUTRITION FUND:
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS	menu planning	$        721.00
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$      1,379.30
Great Lakes Commercial Roofing LLC	district office roof	$    37,610.10
OETC	license	$      2,425.00
Remind101, Inc.	subscription	$      3,025.00
Fund Total:		$    44,439.40
Grand Total of All Funds:		$  627,376.23

 

 

 

_____________________________        ___________________________

                                Matt Elliot, President                                    Melissa Conner, Secretary