Minutes-2026.01.12
Minutes-2026.01.12The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, January 12, 2026. Board Vice-President Tammy Kirby called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present: Tammy Kirby, Jeff Hoeger, Brad Bockenstedt, & Brent Wessel.
Directors absent: Matt Elliot.
Also Present: Superintendent Troy Osterhaus, Principal Patty Briggs, Principal Colton Sutton, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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- Minutes of Previous Meeting
- Bills
- Financial Reports
- Open Enrollments
- 2025-2026 School Year
-West Delaware: K & 3rd (moved into our district)
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- 2026-2027 School Year
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-IN
-Central: K
-Starmont: K
-West Delaware: K
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- Special Education Contracts
- Fundraisers
- Track & Field: Monetary Donations
- Personnel Recommendations
- Resignations:
- Karen Sperfslage-George: Elementary Art
- New Hires:
- Rylie Lear-JH Girls Track: Group C, Step 1
- Volunteer
- Tom King-Track
- Parker Rochford-Track
- Preston Rochford-Track
- Resignations:
- Annual Agreements
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Visitors: Stacy Rucker, Kristy Mather, Dean Gourley, Kota Hoefer, Gemma Erickson, Sam Wessel, Rylie Lear, Abby Bockenstedt, Cambrie Wessel, Jill Meyer, Jake Meyer, & Alex Hanna.
Vice-President Kirby welcomed our visitors.
The Elementary Student Council provided an update.
The FFA Students provided an update.
Principal Briggs: We have had several teachers receive grants this year. Thank you, Farmers Savings Bank, for donating money for the students to purchase snacks at the movies.
Principal Sutton: Second semester is off to a great start.
Superintendent Osterhaus: I appreciate the Principals, Maintenance, Transportation, & Alex Hanna for all the work they have done so far this school year. Starting to work on the District Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.
Director Kirby: It is really neat to see the surrounding schools come together and support one of our students.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the first reading of the 700 board policy series. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to appoint Brent Wessel, Kari Kintzle, & Dawn Askeland to the Scholarship Committee. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the At-Risk & Dropout Prevention Program and authorize the district’s administration to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental Aid for the 2026-2027 Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of $125,108.00 for expenditures necessary to implement the at-risk and dropout prevention program plans as approved by the Edgewood-Colesburg CSD School Board. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Roll Call: Ayes: Kirby, Wessel, Hoeger, & Bockenstedt. Nays: None. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve that the Board of Directors of EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG community school district, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve Linda Tegeler’s Early Retirement Application & Resignation. Director Wessel seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the agreement with Windstar Lines for the 8th Grade Trip to Chicago. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Wessel moved to approve the agreement with Fagan Friedman & Fulfrost LLP for services as needed. Director Bockenstedt 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 6:26 p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
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Edgewood-Colesburg CSD |
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January 12, 2026 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND: |
Amount |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS |
staples |
$ 67.89 |
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ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS |
fee |
$ 286.20 |
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Akademos, Inc. |
textbooks |
$ 51.06 |
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ALLAMAKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
classes |
$ 662.71 |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 16,849.02 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 591.00 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
supplies |
$ 4,236.44 |
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CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO. |
supplies |
$ 112.79 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 493.42 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
water/sewer |
$ 3,617.21 |
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Clearfly |
services |
$ 143.26 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
services |
$ 143.00 |
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DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. |
medicaid |
$ 2,889.59 |
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Dollamur Sport Surfaces |
equipment |
$ 459.98 |
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Edgewood Auto & Tire |
parts |
$ 911.35 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 668.17 |
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ELAN |
postage, fees, supplies, equipment, gasohol, & fees |
$ 1,927.86 |
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Eric's Repair LLC |
repair |
$ 975.00 |
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FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC. |
library books |
$ 656.12 |
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GALLAGHER-BLUEDORN PERFORMING ARTS, |
supplies |
$ 40.00 |
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GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL |
services |
$ 268.25 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
gasohol |
$ 38.46 |
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IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS |
fee |
$ 1,025.00 |
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IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK |
services |
$ 1,221.50 |
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J.W. PEPPER AND SON, INC. |
music |
$ 89.99 |
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JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL |
supplies |
$ 44.67 |
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JTJ Solar LLC |
solar |
$ 1,011.80 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 444.16 |
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KENDRICK FOREST PRODUCTS |
supplies |
$ 847.35 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
services |
$ 12,269.50 |
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Littleport Auto |
repairs |
$ 110.00 |
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MAQUOKETA VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL |
shared positions |
$ 66,925.13 |
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Meisner Outdoor Maintenance |
services |
$ 250.00 |
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MFL-MARMAC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
travel |
$ 59.92 |
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Napa Auto Parts |
parts |
$ 317.20 |
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NCS PEARSON, INC. |
services |
$ 358.00 |
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Noodle Tools, Inc. |
subscription |
$ 230.00 |
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NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE |
college courses |
$ 26,695.68 |
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Nyemaster Goode, P.C. |
services |
$ 1,078.00 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 61.28 |
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RAPIDS |
equipment |
$ 2,855.00 |
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RelayHub, LLC |
medicaid |
$ 151.25 |
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SCHOOL BUS SALES CO. |
parts |
$ 48.98 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
gasohol & farm diesel |
$ 2,838.50 |
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SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO. |
supplies |
$ 53.31 |
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STRAWBERRY BUILDING SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 1,273.02 |
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THREE RIVERS FS CO. |
gasohol |
$ 1,160.75 |
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Tibbott Construction |
services |
$ 958.50 |
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TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES |
parts |
$ 90.09 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
hot spots |
$ 218.95 |
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UPS |
postage |
$ 3.00 |
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VitalSource Technologies LLC |
college books |
$ 373.43 |
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WEST MUSIC CO. |
repair & band resale |
$ 123.67 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 159,276.41 |
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LOSST/SAVE FUND: |
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Brecke Mechanical Contractors |
repairs |
$ 4,465.25 |
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Young Plumbing & Heating |
repairs |
$ 1,763.78 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 6,229.03 |
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND: |
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Buzzer Buddy LLC |
supplies |
$ 204.00 |
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Decker, Tracy |
official |
$ 240.00 |
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DOEPKE, JAMES |
official |
$ 290.00 |
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Doyle, Dan |
official |
$ 453.37 |
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DUENSER, LUKE |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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EDGEWOOD LOCKER |
supplies |
$ 4.10 |
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ELAN |
supplies, fees, & equipment |
$ 732.65 |
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EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES |
subscription |
$ 210.00 |
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Farrell, Steve |
official |
$ 240.00 |
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FISH SHACK |
services |
$ 300.00 |
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FITZGERALD, MICHAEL |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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FRANCOIS, JEFF |
official |
$ 240.00 |
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Happy Numbers, Inc. |
subscription |
$ 2,775.00 |
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HARTER, RYAN |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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Hayes, Devinaire |
official |
$ 240.00 |
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HEINS, JUSTIN |
services |
$ 240.00 |
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Helmrich, Rick |
services |
$ 100.00 |
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IA H.S. SPEECH ASSOCIATION |
fees |
$ 174.00 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 60.95 |
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KOOPMANN, KEITH |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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LANGLOIS, ISAIAH |
official |
$ 290.00 |
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MCCLEARY, BRIAN |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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MEYER, MELISSA |
supplies |
$ 44.99 |
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MONTICELLO SPORTS |
supplies & uniforms |
$ 363.00 |
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NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION |
supplies |
$ 725.00 |
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Nordschow, Marissa |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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RAPIDS |
supplies |
$ 1,575.00 |
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Riddell All American Sports Corp |
equipment |
$ 182.00 |
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Schueller, Roger |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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SINGSANK, Tim |
official |
$ 444.28 |
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STEPHAN, DAVID |
official |
$ 145.00 |
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TROPHIES PLUS, INC. |
supplies |
$ 844.40 |
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WOODS EDGE GOLF COURSE |
fees |
$ 200.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 12,332.74 |
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NUTRITION FUND: |
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Atlantic Coca-Cola |
ala carte |
$ 172.76 |
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ELAN |
supplies |
$ 20.42 |
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EMS DETERGENT SERVICES |
supplies |
$ 29.35 |
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FAREWAY STORES |
hot lunch |
$ 108.84 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
hot lunch |
$ 4.98 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC |
hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee |
$ 11,239.70 |
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Pedretti, Mandi |
hot lunch |
$ 8.96 |
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PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY |
milk |
$ 2,906.34 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 14,491.35 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING |
copier lease |
$ 1,471.65 |
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Apple Inc. |
computer lease |
$ 95,458.87 |
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SCHOOL BUS SALES CO. |
equipment |
$ 1,044.50 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 97,975.02 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$ 290,304.55 |
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Tammy Kirby, Vice-President Melissa Conner, Secretary