The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, July 13, 2026. Board President Matt Elliot called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

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

               Directors absent: None.

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

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

               Director Kirby moved to approve the following commendations

                                             2026 All-Iowa Girls State Track & Field Team

               -Rylee Atkinson

               -Eva Vaske

Softball-All Conference

               -Rachel Eglseder-Player of the Year

               -Faith Dugan- 1st Team Infield

               -Ava Hoefer- 1st Team Outfield

               -McKenna Hoefer- 2nd Team Catcher

               -Addi Schmelzer- 2nd Team Utility

               -Lauren Kirby- Honorable Mention

Baseball-All Conference

               -Keegan Stelken- 2nd Team Catcher

               -Dayce Arthur- Honorable Mention Outfield

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

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

• • Minutes of Previous June 11, 2026 Meeting
  • Bills
  • Financial Reports
  • Open Enrollments

IN

Western Dubuque: 1st

Central: 10th

OUT

Clayton Ridge/IVA-12th

• • Special Education Contracts
  • Fundraisers
  • Personnel Recommendations
    • Resignations:
    • New Hires:
    • Volunteer Coaches/Advisors:
      1. Scott Arthur-Football
      2. Justin Olind-Cross Country
      3. Kerra Boriskey-Volleyball
  • Annual Agreements

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

               Visitors: None.

Director Kirby moved to approve Board Policy 504.06. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the purchase of a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Truck in the amount of $22,170 from Brown’s Sales & Leasing with the trade in of the current 2008 Ford F150 Truck in the amount of $1,776.00. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

Director Kirby moved to approve the Employee Handbook, Coaches Handbook, Elementary Student & Parent Handbook, & JH/HS Student & Parent Handbook. Director Wessel seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

Director Hoeger moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies: 407.1 through 414. Director Wessel seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

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

               Director Hoeger moved to approve the first reading of Board Policies: 203, 206.03, 701.02, 701.03, 701.05, 704.02, 705.01, 705.01-R(1), 705.01-R(2), 705.04, 705.05, 706.04, 707.01, 708, 712, 201, 210.05, 401.01, 409.02, 501.15, 502.03, 503.01, 503.11, 503.11R1, 503.11R2, 507.02, 507.02E1, 507.02E3, 603.01, 603.03, 603.04, 603.06, 603.10, 604.10, 604.03, 604.03R1, 604.05, 605.04, 605.04E1, 605.8, 605.8R1, 607.01, 713, 804.05, 804.05E1, and 901. 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 Kirby moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:47 p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD
July 13, 2026 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:		Amount
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$      154.90
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$  10,822.68
Bailey, Samantha	classes	$      132.00
BARD CONCRETE	rock	$      204.75
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$  11,101.00
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	supplies	$    1,310.93
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$      155.42
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$    1,920.70
CLAYTON RIDGE CSD	open enrollment	$  34,296.56
Clearfly	telephone services	$      143.50
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet services	$      143.00
COMMITTEE for CHILDREN	subscription	$    3,039.05
COMPANION CORPORATION	subscription	$    2,774.00
DEL-CLAY FARM EQUIPMENT	parts	$      129.98
DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.	medicaid	$    2,969.45
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$      691.98
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$      331.72
ELAN	postage, gasohol, fees, supplies, repairs, textbooks, & travel	$    2,804.53
ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS	membership	$      500.00
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher	resources & workbooks	$    3,516.00
Hill Country C.S. LLC	gasohol	$        68.71
IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION	dues	$        25.00
IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS	membership	$    2,900.00
IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC	membership	$      275.00
IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION	membership	$    1,190.63
IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS	testing	$    2,130.45
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL	supplies	$        97.48
JTJ Solar LLC	solar	$    2,380.05
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	services	$  28,730.25
Lil' Bit of Country Stoves & Fireplaces	rental	$      150.00
Membean, Inc.	subscription	$    1,240.00
MFL-MARMAC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	travel	$      155.68
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	services	$    2,169.12
Napa Auto Parts	parts	$        40.72
Noodle Tools, Inc.	subscription	$      240.00
NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE	courses	$  19,532.33
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$        63.58
RelayHub, LLC	medicaid	$      299.47
ROCHESTER 100 INC.	services	$      102.65
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC.	supplies	$    1,272.70
SDI Innovations	supplies	$      562.73
State Chemical Solutions	supplies	$    3,262.84
Stump Guy, The	services	$      600.00
Supreme Green Lawn & Landscape	services	$      725.00
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$      218.95
VONHANDORF, DONALD	physical	$        95.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	open enrollment & classes	$  92,209.88
WEST MUSIC CO.	repair	$      214.00
WOODMAN CONTROLS COMPANY	services	$      333.00
Fund Total:		$238,427.37
MANAGEMENT FUND:
AUL Health Benefit Trust	Early Retirement	$  17,700.00
EMC INSURANCE COMPANIES	insurance	$295,268.00
Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission c/o	risk pool	$  63,698.50
Storm Protection Fund	storm protection	$  18,679.00
Fund Total:		$395,345.50
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
American Playground Company	materials	$    4,083.00
BROWN'S SALES & LEASING	truck	$  20,394.00
CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS	floor care	$  10,200.00
MILLER FLOORING	flooring	$    4,593.00
Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa	repairs	$      934.21
Fund Total:		$  40,204.21
DEBT SERVICE FUND:
UMB Bank, N.A.	fee	$    1,200.00
STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:
ALBURNETT CSD	travel	$      161.99
Atlantic Coca-Cola	supplies	$      207.60
BARNES, THOMAS	official	$      107.96
Bergman, Robert	official	$      135.00
BRINK SPORTSWEAR LLC	jerseys	$      600.00
BRITTAIN, CHARLES	official	$      470.00
BUHR, BLAKE	official	$      288.00
Camp, Bob	official	$      270.00
CLAYTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS	rental	$      400.00
CROW, RICH	official	$      155.00
Ed-Co SAVE Fund	playground flooring	$    2,820.44
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$        85.47
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	subscription	$        34.00
Edgewood Signs & Designs	sign	$      251.00
ELAN	supplies, travel, & fees	$    4,581.24
FISCHER, TERRY	official	$      365.13
FISH SHACK	maintenance	$      300.00
Goedken, Rick	official	$      170.00
GOEDKEN, Robert	official	$      185.50
Gulyash, Ron	official	$      154.00
IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION	fee	$        85.00
IOWA GIRLS H.S. ATHLETIC UNION	supplies	$        85.00
Iowa State Fair	fee	$        63.00
JACOBS, MICHAEL	official	$      598.00
JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$      125.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$      253.59
North Fayette Community School	entry fee	$      120.00
PAYNE, COLLIN	official	$      140.00
PENNER, JUSTIN	official	$      145.00
Riddell All American Sports Corp	equipment	$    1,005.95
Schellhorn, Jacob	official	$      281.37
SCHLEISMAN, MARK	official	$      135.00
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	supplies	$        59.70
Snyder, Glen	official	$      150.50
Steffen, Phil	official	$        72.50
UHAL, JOHN	official	$      150.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$      125.00
WINTER, JOHN	official	$      306.00
Fund Total:		$  15,642.94
SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND:
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch, supplies, & fee	$    1,050.26
MM Mechanical	repair	$      177.50
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$    1,134.48
Fund Total:		$    2,362.24
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$    1,471.65
BlueAlly Technology Solutions, LLC	firewall	$    8,371.90
Filament Essential Services	web hosting	$    3,245.00
Piper Sandler & Co.	fee	$    2,000.00
PNC Bank c/o ParentSquare, Inc	subscription	$    3,880.00
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.	software	$    8,000.00
Fund Total:		$  26,968.55
Total of All Funds:		$720,150.81

 

 

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Matt Elliot, President                      Melissa Conner, Secretary