Minutes - 2021.07.19

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, July 19, 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: Janet Diers, Alex Hanna, Josh Demmer, Nick Hilderbrandt, Jerry Gallagher, Nic Stelken, Kendra Moser, & Baili Maurer.

President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

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

Director Elliot moved to recognize the following:

All Conference Softball-TRC West 2021

First Team All-Conference

Ella Aulwes-Infield

Hailey Rausch-Outfield

Second Team All-Conference

Audrie Helmrichs-Catcher

Ellie Bockenstedt-Outfield

Honorable Mention

Kelsey Hansel

All Conference Baseball-TRC West 2021

First Team All-Conference

Cael Funk-Pitcher

Parker Rochford-Outfield

Second Team All-Conference

Quintin Hess-Catcher

Honorable Mention

Dawson Bergan

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

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