Hailey Rausch also made the IGCA NE All District Softball Team

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

 

Josh Demmer, Nick Hildebrandt, & Jerry Gallagher presented on Facility Needs.

 

Old Business:

New Business:

                Director Schilling moved to approve the 2021-2022 Student Handbooks. Director Elliot 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.

 

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

 

                The board discussed building projects.

 

                Director Elliot moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies: 410.1-414.8A. Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Hoeger moved to approve rescinding Board Policies: 409.2E1 & 409.2E2. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Schilling moved to approve the purchase of Two Used Twelve Passenger 2020 all-wheel drive Ford Transit vans from F.E. Welterlen Motors in the amount of $93,790.00. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Elliot moved to approve the new sub-rates as follows:

Sub-Teacher:

Irregular Basis: $125.00

11-? Consecutive Days (same teacher): $145.00

Temp Sub (If they are doing the planning for the same teacher.): $176.32

 

Sub-Custodian: $10.75/hour

Sub-Para/Aide: $12.02/hours

Sub-Nutrition: $11.35/hours

Sub-Nurse: $15.00/hour

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

 

                Director Kirby moved to approve Activity Worker Rates as follows:

               

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

 

                Director Schilling moved to approve SMI for Tuckpointing. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Principal Briggs: Working on getting ready for school to start.

 

Superintendent Busch: We will need to hold a Public Hearing in August regarding the Return to Learn Plan. The Nutrition Program served 5,138 meals in the month of June. A double meal will be served on July 29th to cover July 30th and finish out the summer. Registration will be held on Wednesday, August 11th in the Edgewood JR/SR commons area from Noon to 6:00 p.m. Online registration is available and encouraged. We were notified last week that our grant application for up to three buses was approved for a total of $132,251 or $44,084 per bus. Alex is checking on the possibility of an athletic trainer being in the district once a week to work with coaches and athletes. As well as attending some varsity events.

 

                Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

     a.       Approve minutes of June 21, 2021 Meetings

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.      Fundraisers

f.     Personnel  

i.              Resignations

                -Andrea Friedley-Custodial

ii.             New Hires

                -Robin McCool-Lead Learner

                -Hanna Wall-Football Cheerleading

iii.            Contract Adjustments

iv.           Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

                -Scott Arthur-Football

                -Makenna Slight-Cross Country

      g.      Annual Contracts/Agreements

                                i.              Write to Learn Agreement

                                ii.             Waggle Agreement

                                iii.            Pioneer Valley Books Agreement

 

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

 

                Director Schilling moved to go into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation at 7:56 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Roll Call: Ayes: Schilling, Venteicher, Elliot, Hoeger, & Kirby. Nays: None. Motion carried 5-0.

 

                The board came back into open session at 8:14 p.m.

 

                Director Kirby moved to approve a 1% increase for the 2021-2022 Superintendent Wages for a total salary of $122,033.00. Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

                With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Hoeger moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

July 19, 2021 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$               125.40
AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.	legal services	$               308.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$            5,303.71
APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES	iPads	$            2,940.00
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$               869.26
BLACK HILLS	heating	$               397.52
CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL	shared services	$         10,607.10
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$               183.20
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$                 60.00
COMMITTEE for CHILDREN	license	$            9,126.90
DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL	advertising	$               590.42
EDGEWOOD BUILDING CENTER	supplies	$                 96.45
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$               870.94
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$               633.32
ELAN	supplies, gasohol, travel, & training	$            6,193.95
EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS	parts	$               192.99
F.E. WELTERLEN MOTORS, INC.	repairs & parts	$               444.75
FES	web hosting	$            2,495.00
Filter Shop, Inc., The	supplies	$            1,965.42
FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc.	Leader in Me	$         15,680.06
HARBER, CELESTE	supplies	$                 31.30
IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS	membership & subscription	$            2,946.00
IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC	membership	$               175.00
Iowa City Community School District	services	$               497.42
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	network services	$               444.06
Iowa Pupil Transportation Association	conference	$               340.00
IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES	services & subscription	$            2,117.20
IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS	assessments	$               945.00
JAMF SOFTWARE, NW 6335	subscription	$            8,280.00
JTJ Solar LLC	solar	$            2,159.03
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                   5.39
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	lamination & training	$            1,351.50
Literacy Resources Inc.	lessons	$               734.30
MALAUSKY, DAVID	supplies	$               957.47
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	inspection & supplies	$            1,647.30
NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE	services	$            6,137.28
PowerSchool Group LLC	Schoology	$            4,200.00
Priem, Chezney	scorebook	$                 20.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$                 63.98
Regional Medical Center	physical	$               150.00
SADLER POWER TRAIN	parts	$               337.82
SCHOLASTIC INC	supplies	$            1,729.43
SERVICEMASTER BY KNIPPER	services	$            2,112.72
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	gasohol, dyed diesel, & hose	$         15,348.50
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.	Software	$            7,195.00
SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.	supplies	$                 38.37
Teacher Innovations, Inc.	planbooks	$               162.00
TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC	assessments	$               418.00
TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC	medicaid	$               272.31
Time Management Systems	fee	$               353.00
U.S.  CELLULAR	Hot Spots	$                 41.55
UNITED STATES TREASURY	fee	$                 35.56
WALMART COMMUNITY	supplies	$               118.56
WEBER PAPER COMPANY	supplies	$               653.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	special ed open enrollment	$            4,871.96
WEST MUSIC CO.	band resale	$               117.44
Wille, Carmen	conference	$               275.00
WOODMAN CONTROLS COMPANY	services	$            1,827.65
Fund Total:		$       128,194.49
MANAGEMENT FUND:
AUL Health Benefit Trust	Early Retirements	$         25,867.23
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	insurance	$       182,705.00
Fund Total:		$       208,572.23
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
ANTHEM SPORTS, LLC	bench	$               995.04
CAPITAL SANITARY	gym floor services	$            6,400.00
CSI LEASING, INC	computer lease	$         82,676.19
Donovan Group Iowa	services	$            2,500.00
F.E. WELTERLEN MOTORS, INC.	vans	$         93,790.00
Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque	services	$            4,047.02
LOECKE BUILDING SERVICE	services	$         15,790.66
VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs	furniture	$            6,489.00
Fund Total:		$       212,687.91
DEBT SERVICE FUND:
UMB Bank, N.A.	fee	$               600.00
ACTIVITY FUND:
Atlantic Coca-Cola	refund & water	$               130.72
AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA	supplies	$               511.34
BLOOMS	flowers	$                 18.00
BRITTAIN, CHARLES	services	$               400.00
CHAMBERLIN, RANDY	official	$               133.82
DARDIS, FRANK	official	$               239.69
Doyle, Dan	official	$               243.79
DVORAK, ED	official	$               429.40
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$                 25.63
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	subscription	$                 29.00
Edgewood Signs & Designs	shirts	$               377.00
ELAN	supplies, pictures, & travel	$            1,906.67
FISCHER, TERRY	official	$               102.50
Graphic Edge LLC, The	banner	$               108.87
Grawe, Robert	official	$                 88.65
HART, GARY	official	$               137.10
Independence JR/SR High School	entry fee	$                 50.00
IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION	membership	$                 75.00
JACOBS, MICHAEL	official	$               229.76
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                 14.52
KLEIN, DANIEL	official	$               141.61
LINK, RANDY	official	$               201.81
MONTICELLO SPORTS	pants & jerseys	$            9,591.00
NIEHAUS, JEFF	official	$               190.33
OLSON, ERIC	official	$               103.00
PIE-EYED AND FLAKY	pies	$               248.40
Riddell All American Sports Corp	reconditioning	$            1,340.41
RIVALS, INC.	jerseys	$            1,451.08
SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.	supplies	$               129.99
STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$                 80.00
SYVERSON, DARRYL	official	$               121.52
Tough Entertainment	services	$               175.00
UHAL, JOHN	official	$               131.36
WILLENBORG, NICK	official	$               137.10
WINTER, JOHN	official	$               145.30
ZARUBA, STEVE	official	$               429.40
Fund Total:		$         19,868.77
CAMP ENTERPRISE FUND:
BERGAN, Eileen	entry fee	$               125.00
CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL	entry fee	$               150.00
Fund Total:		$               275.00
NUTRITION FUND:
EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO. INC.	hot lunch bread	$               282.81
ELAN	hot lunch	$                 10.88
Hill Country C.S. LLC	hot lunch	$                 10.95
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch, fee, & supplies	$            6,293.28
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$               926.38
ServiceOne	repairs	$               637.03
Fund Total:		$            8,161.33
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$            1,824.87
Total of All Funds:		$       580,184.60

 

_____________________________        ___________________________
            Dan Venteicher, President                             Melissa Conner, Secretary

 

              The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, August 16, 2021 for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the Return to Learn Plan.

Directors Present: Robert Schilling, Dan Venteicher, Matt Elliot, Jeff Hoeger, & Tammy Kirby.

Directors Absent: None

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

Visitors: Carston Calderwood, Alex Hanna, Nic Stelken, Amy Sitzmann, & Sydney Pirillo.

President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

Director Elliot moved to approve the agenda. Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

President Venteicher declared the public hearing open at 6:00 p.m.

Superintendent Busch discussed the Return to Learn Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.

President Venteicher asked if any written or oral objections have been filed or if anyone has any comments at this time.   

Director Schilling moved to close the hearing at 6:03 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Schilling, Venteicher, Elliot, Hoeger, & Kirby. Nays: None. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________
     Dan Venteicher, 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 16, 2021. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

              Directors Present: Dan Venteicher, Robert Schilling, Matt Elliot, Jeff Hoeger, & Tammy Kirby.

Directors Absent: None.

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

Visitors: Carston Calderwood, Alex Hanna, Nic Stelken, Amy Sitzmann, & Sydney Pirillo.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

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

 

Director Kirby moved to recognize the following:

 

              Mika McCool & Kenzie Barnhart for being selected as winners to publish their poems in The American Library of Poetry.

 

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

 

Amy Sitzmann & Sydney Pirillo presented on the Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Agreement with Guttenberg Municipal Hospital.

 

New Business:

              Director Schilling moved to approve the Return to Learn Plan for the 2021-2022 school year. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the LP Bid from Three Rivers FS at $1.38 per gallon. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Equity Report. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The Board discussed building projects.

 

              Director Kirby moved to appoint Cathy Shaw, Sue Daker, Donna Ludvigson, Jill Lueken, & Laurie Wiskus to the Reconsideration Committee with Ann Glime being an alternate. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Schilling moved to approve the transfer to the Activity Fund from the General Fund up to $27,000.00 per COVID related reasons. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              No Change Orders were presented for the meeting.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Volkswagen Grant for three buses. Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Request for Bus bids. Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve a $5,000.00 cap for the Athletic Trainer Agreement with Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the following General Obligation Bond Election Petition:

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

 

              Principal Briggs: Elementary Teachers have been participating in different trainings. Our Lighthouse teams for Leader in Me met to discuss & plan out back to school professional development sessions. The Building Leadership Team met to establish building goals. They have also been learning about SDI with our Special Education Teachers. Thank you to Michele, Lonnie, Angie, & Mason for the work they have put in this summer. They have put in a lot of time preparing the building and making sure teachers have what they need to start the year prepared. I am excited to begin the school year.

 

              Superintendent Busch: Staff is starting to work on different online training for the year. Bus Inspection is August 23rd. I have applied for a grant that is approximately $141,000 for additional funding through the Emergency Connectivity Fund. Please let me know if you know of individuals that may be interested in participating on our School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC).

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

      a.     Approve minutes of July 19, 2021 Meetings

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

                                                          IN:

                                                          -Clayton Ridge-2nd & 5th

                                                          -Western Dubuque-3rd & 7th

                                                          OUT:

                                                          -Independence-11th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

         -Club’s Choice-Elementary Fundraiser- student activities & technology

         -Candy Bars & Magazines- 7th & 8th Grade Class- 8th grade trip, prom, & graduation

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

ii.           New Hires

              -Donny VonHandorf- Bus Driver

              -Dave Pierschbacher-JH Football

              -Travis Priem-JH Football-pending certification

              -Makenna Slight-JH Volleyball

              -Jenny Lange-NHS Advisor

              -Ed Bolsinger-Suburban Driver

              -Sara Friedmann-Custodian

iii.          Contract Adjustments

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

                             -Jenny Lange-Cross Country

                             - Rob Busch-where needed

                                  g.      Annual Contracts/Agreements

 

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

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Schilling moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:56 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

 

August 16, 2021 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$               125.40
AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.	legal services	$               242.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$            4,739.43
APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES	computers	$            3,895.00
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$               833.46
BLACK HILLS	heating	$               373.99
BLICK ART MATERIALS	supplies	$            1,080.02
BOLSINGER, TRACY	laptop deposit	$                 75.00
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO.	supplies	$                 78.38
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$               183.20
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$            2,098.82
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$                 60.00
COMPANION CORPORATION	software	$            1,700.00
CORNERSTONE FAMILY PRACTICE	physical	$               213.00
D & S PORTABLES, INC.	rental units	$               552.50
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES	fee	$               550.00
ED-CO H.S. ACTIVITY FUND	helmets	$            3,625.23
Edgewood Auto & Tire	towing & repairs	$               439.10
EDGEWOOD BUILDING CENTER	supplies	$               695.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$               531.77
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$               703.24
ELAN	supplies, fees, travel, membership, & postage	$            7,334.58
ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS	membership	$            1,000.00
EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS	supplies	$                 26.97
F.E. WELTERLEN MOTORS, INC.	tires	$               315.50
FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC.	books	$               956.61
Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque	supplies	$               170.00
Holiday Inn Des Moines Downtown	travel	$               325.92
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING	services	$            3,520.00
Innovations Associates	supplies	$               155.00
Ion Exchange Inc.	plants	$            2,015.00
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	network services	$               498.24
IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS	assessments	$               105.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                   8.06
Kuder	license	$               999.00
LAKESHORE Learning Materials	supplies	$               198.93
Lamiator.com	supplies	$               264.49
Mercer H & B Admin- Iowa Fiduciary	insurance	$            2,082.30
Meyer True Value	supplies	$               217.81
MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES	services	$               822.60
Midwest Property Services	mowing	$            3,725.00
NICC	inservice	$               480.00
Nutrien AG Solutions	supplies	$               137.50
PAPER CORPORATION, The	paper	$            1,079.97
PMMIC	insurance	$            1,668.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$               512.29
REALLY GOOD STUFF, LLC	supplies	$               603.24
Remind101, Inc.	services	$            2,062.50
ROCHESTER 100 INC.	supplies	$               405.00
SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA	conference & membership	$            1,478.00
Schmitz Janitorial Supply	supplies	$            2,162.15
SCHOLASTIC INC	subscription	$            1,035.54
SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY	supplies	$               302.00
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC.	supplies	$               421.69
SDI Innovations	supplies	$               625.37
Time Management Systems	fee	$               353.00
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES	parts	$               274.48
U.S.  CELLULAR	hot spots	$               633.60
WEBER PAPER COMPANY	supplies	$               718.78
WEST SIDE SEWING MACHINE SHOP	repairs	$               686.00
WINDSTREAM	internet	$            1,439.09
Fund Total:		$         64,613.75
MANAGEMENT FUND:
COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA	insurance	$            1,890.00
LOSST/SAVE FUND:
Donovan Group Iowa	services	$            2,500.00
KLUESNER CONSTRUCTION, INC.	asphalt	$         52,046.90
Lynx System Developers, Inc.	camera	$            4,617.00
MILLER FLOORING	flooring	$         15,491.80
Prairie Landscapes	football field	$               680.00
RAY'S EXCAVATING LLC	Colesburg Parking lot	$            1,467.00
VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs	furniture	$         39,470.00
Fund Total:		$       116,272.70
ACTIVITY FUND:
ASPi SOLUTIONS, Inc.	services	$               500.00
Bob's Custom Trophies	medals	$               853.30
DELAWARE CO. EXT. OPERATING AC	wristbands	$               235.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$                 31.78
Edgewood Signs & Designs	magnets & shirts	$               634.00
ELAN	supplies	$               272.87
GAUL, MATT	deposit	$               100.00
HUDL	services	$            1,800.00
IATC, IOWA ASS'N of TRACK COACHES	membership	$                 50.00
Iowa H.S. Athletic Director As	registration	$               260.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                 31.49
LUTGEN, MICHAEL	fee	$                 75.00
MONTICELLO SPORTS	footballs & uniforms	$            4,256.00
OLIND, JUSTIN	fee & supplies	$               300.93
PIE-EYED AND FLAKY	supplies	$               553.73
PIONEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY	paint	$            2,098.34
RIVALS, INC.	shirts	$               387.00
SPERSLAGE, KYLE	fee	$                 50.00
Fund Total:		$         12,489.44
NUTRITION FUND:
BOLSINGER, TRACY	lunch refund	$                   1.30
DEGENFORD, EMILY	lunch refund	$                 41.75
EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO. INC.	bread	$                 77.15
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS	services	$               624.00
HEMANN, KELLY	lunch refund	$               598.70
Hill Country C.S. LLC	hot lunch	$                 13.93
KARL'S GROCERY	hot lunch	$                 39.93
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch & fee	$            1,250.43
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$               574.29
RAPIDS	supplies	$               909.57
TICKENS, RACHAEL	lunch refund	$                 47.60
Fund Total:		$            4,178.65
PPEL FUND:
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$            1,824.87
Total of All Funds:		$       201,269.41

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________
            Dan Venteicher, President                                           Melissa Conner, Secretary

              The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in a special meeting in the Edgewood Board Room, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

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

Directors Absent: None.

Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch & Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

Visitors: None.

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

 

The President submitted the Petition to the Board which examined the Petition. 243 qualified electors voted at the last election of school officials; the number of eligible electors who have signed the petition is 100.

Director Elliot introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption. Director Kirby seconded the motion to adopts. The roll was called, and the vote was: AYES: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, Schilling, & Hoeger. Nays: None.

 

The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows:

RESOLUTION ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF $12,050,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS

WHEREAS, there has been filed with the President of this Board a Petition of eligible electors of this School District asking that an election be called to submit the question of contracting indebtedness and issuing bonds of the School District in an amount not to exceed $12,050,000 to provide funds to remodel, repair, improve, and equip the Elementary School facility, including HVAC improvements; to build, furnish, and equip additions to the Junior / Senior High School facility, including a new competition gym and new space for career and technical education, with related remodeling and improvements, safety and security upgrades, and site improvements, including relocation of the main entrance and drop-off and pick-up areas; and

WHEREAS, this Board has examined the Petition and finds that it is signed by eligible electors of the School District numbering at least 25% of those voting at the last election of school officials and that the purposes set forth in the petition cannot be accomplished within the limit of one and one-quarter percent of the assessed value of the taxable property in the School District; and

WHEREAS, the proposal for the issuance of Bonds or any other proposal incorporating any portion of it has not or will not have been submitted to the qualified electors of the School District for a period of at least six months prior to the date of election being called in these Proceedings;

WHEREAS, this Board has also determined it is necessary to submit at the special school election the proposition of authorizing the Board of Directors to levy annually a tax exceeding Two Dollars and Seventy Cents ($2.70) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000), but not exceeding Four Dollars and Five Cents ($4.05) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of the assessed value of the taxable property to pay the principal of and interest on bonded indebtedness; the Board acknowledges that approval of this proposition does not limit the source of payment of the Bonds and interest but only restricts the amount of Bonds which may be issued:

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN THE COUNTIES OF CLAYTON AND DELAWARE, STATE OF IOWA:

Section 1. That an election is called of the qualified electors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District in the Counties of Clayton and Delaware, State of Iowa, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.  The following Proposition is approved, and the Secretary is authorized and directed to submit and file the Proposition for the Ballot with the Delaware County Commissioner of Elections no later than 12:00 noon on the day following the last day on which nomination petitions can be filed.

PROPOSITION 1

              Shall the Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District in the Counties of Clayton and Delaware, State of Iowa, be authorized to contract indebtedness and issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,050,000 to provide funds to remodel, repair, improve, and equip the Elementary School facility, including HVAC improvements; to build, furnish, and equip additions to the Junior / Senior High School facility, including a new competition gym and new space for career and technical education, with related remodeling and improvements, safety and security upgrades, and site improvements, including relocation of the main entrance and drop-off and pick-up areas?

Section 2. Because it is necessary to approve a tax levy for the payment of principal and interest on the above Proposition, the following question also will be submitted to the qualified electors at the special election held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021:

PROPOSITION 2

              Shall the Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District in the Counties of Clayton and Delaware, State of Iowa, be authorized to levy annually a tax exceeding Two Dollars and Seventy Cents ($2.70) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000), but not exceeding Four Dollars and Five Cents ($4.05) per Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of the assessed value of the taxable property within said school corporation to pay the principal of and interest on bonded indebtedness of said school corporation, it being understood that the approval of this proposition shall not limit the source of payment of the bonds and interest, but shall only operate to restrict the amount of bonds which may be issued?

[END OF BALLOT LANGUAGE]

Section 3. That the notice of the election and ballot form used at the election shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Rules.

Section 4. That the Election Board for the Voting Precinct or precincts be appointed by the County Commissioner of Elections for each County conducting an election, not less than 15 days before the election.

Section 5. The Commissioner of Elections for each County conducting an election is requested and directed to make publication of the Notice of Election at least once, not less than four days nor more than twenty days prior to the election, in a newspaper that meets the requirements of Section 49.53(2), Code of Iowa.

Section 6. Delaware County, Iowa is the Controlling County for this election.

Section 7. That the County Commissioner of Elections for each County conducting an election shall prepare all ballots and election registers and other supplies necessary for the proper and legal conduct of this election and the Secretary of the Board is directed to cooperate with these Commissioners of Elections in the preparation of the necessary proceedings.

Section 8. That the Secretary is directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution in the Office of the County Commissioner of Elections of the Controlling County to constitute the "written notice" to the County Commissioner of Elections of the election date, required to be given by the governing body under the provisions of Chapter 47, Code of Iowa.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of September, 2021.

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Kirby moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________
                               Dan Venteicher, President                                          Melissa Conner, Secretary

 

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Elementary Music Room, on Monday, September 20, 2021. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

              Directors Present: Robert Schilling, Dan Venteicher, Matt Elliot, Jeff Hoeger, & Tammy Kirby.

Directors Absent: None.

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

Visitors: Carmen Wille.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

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

 

              Carmen Wille introduced herself to the Board as the new Vocational Agriculture teacher.

 

              Director Kirby moved to recognize the following:

              -Clayton County Soils Judging Contest

              The Ed-Co team consisting of Nathaniel Gaul, Peyton Gaul, Lucas Rezende and Jack Wisksus placed first! Nathaniel placed second individually and Lucas placed third.

              -Roxanne Anderson received a Wal-Mart grant for $835.00.

              -Carter Oberbroeckling & Marcus Gaul fished in the State Tournament & placed 3rd out of 41 teams. Carter won the Big Bass award.

             

              Director Schilling seconded the movement. Motion carries 5-0.

 

New Business:

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Contract Amendment Request with Demmer Architecture in the amount of $2,500.00. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The Board postponed appointing a board member to the Delegate Assembly.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the 2021-2022 Out of District School Bus Travel. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the request for snow removal bids. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              The board discussed building projects.

 

              Director Schilling moved to approve the K-12 LAU (EL) Plan. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              No change orders were presented for the meeting.

 

              The following bus bids were received.

 

             

	Hoglund - International	School Bus Sales- Bluebird	Truck Center - Thomas
Three Bus Total	$324,777.00	$343,761.00	$356,691.00
Per Unit	$108,259.00	$114,587.00	$118,897.00
Additional Fire Suppressant per bus	$3,100.00	$3,050.00	$2,400.00
Additional storage per bus	$2,600.00	$3,500.00	Metal Boxes: $1,500.00 Fiberglass Boxes: $3,200.00

 

              Director Schilling moved to accept Hoglund's bid for three buses in the amount of $108,259.00 each. With two of the buses having the additional storage at $2,600.00 each. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The Board discussed the new evaluation model.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the request for Allowable Growth & Supplemental Aid for Special Ed Deficit in the amount of $14,569.02. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The Board postponed the Sprinkler Valve & Head replacement & control board for Football Field.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the list of SIAC Members. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The Board completed the Keystone AEA Stakeholder Survey.

 

              Principal Briggs: We are completing FAST testing and reviewing the results as they are available. Student Council elections have been held. Congratulations to 4th Grade: Ike Brady, Eden Hemann, Arianna Lott, & Ryan Seibert, 5th Grade: Jenna Hamann, Isaac Hansel, Bristol Kulper, & Kalyssa Riember, & 6th Grade: Chase Keppler, Megan Lewis, Addison Schmelzer, & Natalie Voss. Students are applying for leadership jobs around the building as part of the Leader in Me program. Our students are being highlighted daily on the television in the lunchroom. Been meeting with local daycare to discuss & brainstorm solutions for daycare shortages.

 

              Principal Voss discussed ISASP data & Conditions for Learning Data.

 

              Superintendent Busch: Looking for a date to hold a legislative forum with our representatives & other administrators & Board Members from local school districts. Right Way Driver Education, who has offered Driver’s Education, is no longer going to offer classes in the area. Checking to see if it is still required and the possibility of teaming with NICC. Let Melissa know if you are interested in running on the Keystone Area Educational Agency (AEA) Board. I have reviewed our Community Dreams Disaster Plan with Mike Ryan, Delaware Co EMA.

 

              Director Kirby: I encourage everyone to become a member of the Friends of the Arts.

 

              Director Schilling: I have attended a few of the football games and I am very impressed with Eight Man Football.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

     a.      Approve minutes of August 16 & September 15, 2021 Meeting

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

         IN

-West Delaware: K

OUT

-West Delaware: 5th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

         -NHS: Dodgeball Tournament & Gift Wrapping

         -Art Club: Driveway Painting, Face Painting, Homecoming buttons

         -6th Grade: Butterbraids

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

              -Gina Oberbroeckling-HS Para

              -Dawn Kelchen-HS Para

              -Jessica Ronnebaum-HS Para

ii.           New Hires

              -Gwen Bries-Para

              -Holly McFadden-Para

              -Sara Hoisington-Para

iii.          Contract Adjustments

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

              -Rob Anderson-Football

  g.         Annual Contracts/Agreements

                             -NICC Agreements

 

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

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Schilling moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

September 20, 2021 Listing of Expenditures
GENERAL FUND:
ADA BADMINTON & TENNIS	supplies	$                 570.97
ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS	fee	$                 131.30
AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.	legal services	$                 559.00
ALLIANT ENERGY	electricity	$              6,755.40
AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267	repairs	$                 127.95
ASCD	membership	$                    89.00
BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.	garbage collection	$              1,335.83
BLACK HILLS	heating	$                 357.15
BLICK ART MATERIALS	supplies	$                    21.71
Capital One	supplies	$                 338.36
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO.	supplies	$                 137.78
CENGAGE LEARNING	accounting	$                 308.00
CHERNE, ERIC	Non-Public Transportation	$                 244.51
CITY OF COLESBURG	water/sewer	$                 469.16
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	water/sewer	$              1,623.76
COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES	internet	$                    60.00
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.	supplies	$              8,304.92
DEL-CLAY FARM EQUIPMENT	supplies	$                 114.98
DEMCO, Inc.	supplies	$                 244.17
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	bus inspection	$                 900.00
DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.	medicaid	$              2,140.64
DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL	publication	$                 213.07
Edgewood Auto & Tire	repairs	$              4,482.55
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	supplies	$                 776.42
EDGEWOOD REMINDER	publication	$                 185.23
EVANS CHIROPRACTIC	physical	$                 100.00
EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS	parts	$                 513.54
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.	supplies	$                 105.86
GAUL, JASON & REBECCA	Non-Public Transportation	$                 676.30
GOPHER SPORT	supplies	$                 658.56
GUTTENBERG PRESS	publication	$                    69.50
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING	Go Math	$              4,552.60
IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION	fee	$                    17.00
iFixit	battery & supplies	$                 776.06
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK	services	$                 432.38
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION	Non-Public Transportation	$                 215.90
IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION	Write2Learn	$              3,860.00
IXL LEARNING	services	$              1,050.00
J.W. PEPPER AND SON, INC.	music	$                    74.49
Johnson, Megan	supplies	$                    32.99
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                    98.43
KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY	supplies, subscription, license, & services	$              1,626.44
Kids Discover, LLC	services	$                 144.00
KLAREN, MATTHEW & RACHEL	Non-Public Transportation	$                 919.97
Learning Without Tears	supplies	$                    57.25
MALAUSKY, DAVID	supplies	$              1,230.09
MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES	supplies	$                    70.00
Midwest Property Services	mowing	$              1,345.00
MISSOURI TURF & PAINT	paint	$                 876.43
NASCO	supplies	$                 176.33
Northeast Iowa Communit College Business &	inservice	$                    30.00
Paul, Roger & Jackie	computer deposit	$                    75.00
QUILL CORPORATION	supplies	$                 189.46
REALLY GOOD STUFF, LLC	supplies	$                    10.23
REGIONAL FAMILY HEALTH	physical	$                 150.00
RIGHTWAY DRIVER EDUCATION, INC.	services	$                 455.00
RSAI, c/o ISFIS	membership	$                 650.00
SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA	membership	$                 568.00
SCHILLING, SCOTT	Non-Public Transportation	$                 919.98
SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC.	supplies	$                 281.32
ServiceOne	repairs	$              1,197.98
SHIMLEE	Viking Ship	$                 695.60
SILLS, TANGEE	supplies	$                      7.98
SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE	gasohol	$              1,334.00
SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO.	supplies	$                      9.87
SPERFSLAGE, CHRIS AND KARA	Non-Public Transportation	$              1,351.77
THREE RIVERS FS CO.	tank rental	$                    35.00
Time Management Systems	fee	$                 353.00
TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES	parts	$                 442.28
UNITY SCHOOL BUS PARTS	parts	$                 502.83
WEBER PAPER COMPANY	supplies	$              3,438.91
WEST MUSIC CO.	repairs	$                 137.50
WINDSTREAM	telephone services	$              1,586.89
Wrisley-Hadley, Stanetta	computer deposit	$                    58.09
WULFEKUHLE, KAREN	Non-Public Transportation	$                 919.98
Fund Total:		$            65,571.65
LOSST/SAVE Fund:
Chris Funk Construction	services	$                 864.00
DEMCO, Inc.	furniture	$              1,539.56
Donovan Group Iowa	services	$              2,500.00
LOECKE BUILDING SERVICE	library remodel	$            32,264.89
MIDWEST TENNIS & TRACK CO.	track resurfacing	$          112,968.00
Prairie Landscapes	football field	$              3,178.12
SEEDORFF MASONRY, INC.	tuckpointing	$            20,000.00
SHIMLEE	sponsorship boards	$              1,136.00
SiteOne Landscape Supply	supplies	$              3,053.67
VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs	library furniture	$              7,487.00
Fund Total:		$          184,991.24
ACTIVITY FUND:
Althoff, Robin	official	$                    85.25
Atlantic Coca-Cola	vending machine	$                 171.57
AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA	pizzas	$                 100.00
BERNING, DUSTY	official	$                 110.00
Bob's Custom Trophies	supplies	$                    11.95
Camp, Bob	official	$                 159.43
CENTER POINT/URBANA SCHOOLS	entry fee	$                    70.00
CHAMBERLIN, RANDY	official	$                 130.50
CITY OF EDGEWOOD	pool party	$                 150.00
DOLLAR GENERAL REGIONS 410526	supplies	$                      5.35
DUFAULT PUBLISHING, INC.	yearbook	$              6,782.10
EASTON VALLEY	entry fee	$                    70.00
ED-CO H.S. ACTIVITY FUND	sponsorship	$              1,750.00
EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY	trash cans	$                    79.96
Edgewood Signs & Designs	jerseys	$                 614.00
ELAN	supplies	$                 283.15
ELSINGER, MICHAEL	official	$                 110.00
FEATHERSTON, BRETT	official	$                 110.00
Gansen, Kyle	official	$                 110.00
H2I GROUP	scoreboard	$            23,600.00
Heiserman, Brett	official	$                 124.31
HOEFER, ANDY	official	$                 127.63
HUDL	services	$              2,449.00
IA H.S. SPEECH ASSOCIATION	dues	$                    50.00
KARL'S GROCERY	supplies	$                    29.47
MONTICELLO SPORTS	supplies	$                 848.00
Neverman, Mic	official	$                 113.65
NIEHAUS, JEFF	official	$                 150.00
OELWEIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT,	entry fee	$                    85.00
PRIEM, TRAVIS	recertification	$                    43.00
PUTZ, MICHAEL	official	$                 150.00
Riddell All American Sports Corp	supplies	$                    33.00
SHANNON EVENT TIMINGS	services	$                 100.00
South Hardin	entry fee	$                    85.00
Springville Community School District	entry fee	$                 125.00
STARMONT	entry fee	$                    80.00
THEATRICAL RIGHTS WORLDWIDE	license	$              2,025.00
Varner, Rodney Dean	official	$                 150.00
VARSITY GROUP	windscreens	$              2,790.00
VBALL GEAR, LLC	equipment & jerseys	$              2,518.00
WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL	entry fee	$                    70.00
World's Fines Chocolate, Inc.	candy bars	$              5,437.00
ZARUBA, STEVE	official	$                 203.00
Fund Total:		$            52,289.32
NUTRITION FUND:
Atlantic Coca-Cola	ala carte	$                 617.81
BERGER, Sherry	hot lunch	$                    30.45
DRIPS, TANYA	gluten free	$                      3.96
EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO. INC.	bread	$                 311.54
ECOLAB	supplies	$                 246.27
ELAN	hot lunch	$                 228.73
Kelchen, Dawn	lunch refund	$                    26.52
Lister, Evelyn	uniform reimbursement	$                 125.00
MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC	hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee	$            15,964.98
Pedretti, Mandi	uniform reimbursement & gluten free	$                 121.25
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY	milk	$              1,195.16
RONNEBAUM, JESS	lunch refund	$                      4.58
Fund Total:		$            18,876.25
PPEL/PHYS. PLANT & EQPT. LEVY
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING	copier lease	$              2,194.48
Total of All Funds:		$          323,922.94

 

 

____________________________                      ___________________________
                          Dan Venteicher, President                                               Melissa Conner, Secretary