Minutes-2022.6.20 Regular Meeting

Minutes-2022.6.20 Regular Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, June 20, 2022. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

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

Directors Absent: None.

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

Visitors: Alex Hanna, Nic Stelken, Josh Demmer, Lizzie Edens, & James Rochford.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

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

 

Director Kirby moved to recognize the following:

 

Boys State Golf-Jack Wiskus

State track:

Shot Put - Annie Hoffmann and Sophia Wilson

Long Jump, 200 M & 100 M - Ella Aulwes

4 x 800  - Landin & Nathan Carter, Konnor & Korey Putz

2nd Place-4 x 200 M - Colin Harris, Mason Ashline, Ike Jones, Ian    Miller

High Jump - Kelsey Hansel

4 x 100 M - Colin Harris, Chase Kirby, Ike Jones, Ian Miller

Sprint Medley - Ike Jones, Ian Miller, Colin Harris, Mason Ashline

 

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

 

James Rochford presented on the EMC Insurance renewal.

 

New Business:

The following bids were presented to the board for the HVAC Project:

Contractor

Bid Security Enclosed:

Received Addendum #1 & #2

Base Bid Amount:

Bid Alternate #1

Portzen Construction

Yes

Yes

$865,000.00

Add $56,000.00

Tricon Construction

Yes

Yes

$894,000.00

Add $46,000.00

Loecke Building

Yes

Yes

$841,000.00

Add $42,400.00

Bowker Mechanical

Yes

Yes

$789,000.00

Add $55,000.00

             

              Director Hoeger moved to accept the bid from Bowker Mechanical in the amount of $789,000.00 and the Bid Alternate Bid of $55,000.00. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Director Elliot abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. Motion Carried 4-0.

 

James Rochford presented on the EMC Insurance renewal.

 

Director Elliot moved to approve the EMC Insurance renewal for the 2022-2023 year. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve Nolte, Cornman, & Johnson, P.C. Three Year Audit Agreement. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the transfer of $229,639.38 from the SAVE/LOSST account to the PPEL account. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

The following milk bids for the 2022-2023 school year were received from the following:

Milk                                                            Anderson-Erickson Dairy                                          Prairie Farms            

1/2 pint, skim white milk                                .3130 per carton                                               .3000 per carton

½ pint, skim chocolate milk                           .3330 per carton                                               .3210 per carton

½ pint, 1% white milk                                    .3280 per carton                                               .3120 per carton

1 gallon, 1% white milk                                  4.7530 per gallon                                                4.40 per gallon

½ & ½                                                                2.33 per quart                                                   2.25 per quart

 

Director Kirby moved to accept the milk bids from Prairie Farms for the 2022-2023 School Year. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

The following bread bids for the 2022-2023 school year were received from the following:

 

Bread                                                                                                          Bimbo Bakery

51% whole grain sandwich bread                                                             22 slices @ 3.14

51% whole grain hot dog buns                                                                  16 per pkg @ 4.47

51% large whole grain hamburger buns                                                    12 per pkg @ 3.36

51% whole grain dinner rolls                                                                    12 rolls per pkg @ 2.03

51% whole grain English muffins                                                             12 per pkg. @ 3.03

51% whole grain hoagie buns                                                                    24 per pkg @ 6.70

 Director Elliot moved to approve the Bimbo Bakery Bid. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

The Board discussed the Legislative Resolutions.

 

The Board discussed building projects.

 

The Board discussed the Bond Referendum.

 

Director Hoeger moved to approve the Safety Plan. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

There were no change orders at this time.

 

Director Kirby moved to approve the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR LICENSED TEACHING STAFF

WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.8, the Board is authorized to make rules for its

own government and that of the directors, officers, employees, teachers, and pupils; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.12, the “board may approve...reimbursement

for tuition paid by licensed school employees for courses approved by the board”; and

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa, including the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School

District, is experiencing a teacher shortage such that it has become difficult to fill and maintain the number of properly licensed staff to meet the teaching needs of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School

District finds it to be in the best interests of the District to offer a program to existing and new

licensed teaching staff that will assist in payments on student loans taken by those staff members to pay for the cost of obtaining an education degree from an accredited institution of higher education; and

WHEREAS, the public purpose of this program is to reduce staff turnover, encourage

retention of existing staff, and provide an incentive to new applicants to help ensure that the

District can maintain its mission of providing a high-quality education to its students. Teachers

are at the core of this mission and it is essential that the District remain competitive in the recruiting and retention of staff.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT:

1. The Board hereby authorizes and approves the Superintendent to create and

facilitate a student loan payment program for licensed teaching staff that may include up to a $50.00 per month payment per staff member to an educational institution or loan provider for documented payments made by or on behalf of that staff member in the course of obtaining an education degree from an accredited institution of higher education. These payments may be discontinued at any time based upon the financial condition of the District or for any other reason deemed sufficient by the Board. The Superintendent is authorized to seek out the assistance of a third-party provider to facilitate this program, with any agreement to be authorized by the Board.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June 2022,

 

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

 

Director Kirby moved to approve the agreement with Peanut Butter, Inc. for Student-Loan Forgiveness. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Kirby moved to approve the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STUDENT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR LICENSED TEACHING STAFF

WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.8, the Board is authorized to make rules for its

own government and that of the directors, officers, employees, teachers, and pupils; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.12, the “board may approve...reimbursement

for tuition paid by licensed school employees for courses approved by the board”; and

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa, including the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School

District, is experiencing a teacher shortage such that it has become difficult to fill and maintain the number of properly licensed staff to meet the teaching needs of the District; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School

District finds it to be in the best interests of the District to offer a program to existing and new

licensed teaching staff that will assist in paying tuition to accredited higher education institutions

in the furtherance of training, licensure, and/or certification in areas of high need for the School

District; and

WHEREAS, the public purpose of this program is to reduce staff turnover, encourage

retention of existing staff, fill high-need teacher shortage areas within the District, and provide an incentive to new applicants to help ensure that the District can maintain its mission of providing a high-quality education to its students. Teachers are at the core of this mission and it is essential that the District remain competitive in the recruiting and retention of staff as well as fill high-need instructional areas for which shortages exist.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT:

1. The Board hereby authorizes and approves the Superintendent to create and

facilitate a tuition reimbursement program for licensed teaching staff that may include actual

tuition costs not to exceed $5,000 (five thousand) towards completion of accredited higher

education credits that lead to additional training, licensure, and/or endorsement in a high need area for the school district. Credit will be reimbursed at no more than $500 per credit hour.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2022,

 

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

 

Director Hoeger moved to approve the agreement with Kluesner in the amount of $10,645.66 for Asphalt Repair & Maintenance. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the intent to share Girls’ Wrestling with East Buchanan for the 2022-2023 Season. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

The Board discussed Transportation Director Salary & Benefits.

 

Director Elliot moved to approve the Audit Extension letter for the FY22 Audit until September 28, 2022. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Hoeger moved to approve Deron Hakert for Secondary Science Position at Step 16, BA +8. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Superintendent Busch:  Working on dates for Matt Gillespie to meet in a public form regarding the Bond. Working on getting interviews set up for our open positions. Been communicating with the Tri-Rivers Conference about shortages in multiple areas. Through a process organized by Rural School Advocates of Iowa, we were awarded the Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program grant. We applied for one teacher and one paraeducator. We had six staff members attend the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Workshop in St. Charles. Still working on trying to get a possible crosswalk at Washington & HWY 3.

             

              Director Hoeger: Congratulations to the students recognized in the commendations. Thank you to the teachers that came to Commencement.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

      a.     Approve minutes of May 16, 2022 meetings

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

         IN:

         West Delaware: JK/K: 5

         Western Dubuque: K-1

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

         -FBLA: Edgewood Rodeo Days

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

              -Jeff Harbaugh Transportation Director as of September 15

              -Mackenzie Helgemoe-Assistant HS Track

              -Holly Wille-HS Teacher

              -Jodi Ehlers-HS Teacher & FBLA Advisor

              -Carmen Wille- HS Teacher & FFA Advisor

              -Matthew Beatty-JH Boys Track

              -Sara Friedmann-Custodian

ii.           New Hires

              -Carston Calderwood-Prom Advisor

              -Dawn Askeland-Mentor

              -Eileen Bergan-JH Volleyball & JH Boys Track

              -Matthew Beatty- Assistant HS Track & JH Football

              -Hanna Wall-Assistant Large Group Speech

              -Lizzie Edens-Assistant Individual Speech

              -Megan Johnson-Mentor (Abigail Flint)

              -Lonnie Ellis-Custodian

iii.          Contract Adjustments

              -Eden Gaul-moving to MA, Step 11

              -Andrea Friedley-Degreed Aide

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

g.           Annual Contracts/Agreements

              -Read 180 Agreement

              -Leader In Me Agreement

 

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

 

Director Elliot moved to go into Closed Session: Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation at 7:32 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Roll Call: Ayes: Bockenstedt, Hoeger, Elliot, Kirby, & Venteicher. Nays: None. Motion carried 5-0.

 

The board came back into open session at 7:58 p.m.

 

Director Elliot moved to approve a 2% increase for the Superintendent Contract for the 2022-2023 school year. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Elliot moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD

June 20, 2022 Listing of Expenditures

GENERAL FUND:

   

ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS

fee

 $               262.60

AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.

legal services

 $               621.00

ALLIANT ENERGY

electricity

 $            6,942.89

AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267

repairs

 $               189.00

ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY

parts

 $                 16.49

AULWES, JESS

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

B & H PHOTO

supplies

 $                 79.00

Bakey, Shawn & Jill

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.

garbage collection

 $               525.21

BLACK HILLS/MSC50505

heating

 $            2,603.30

Bob's Lawn Care

services

 $               690.00

Capital One(Walmart)

supplies

 $                 94.57

CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS

supplies

 $            4,073.61

CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

open enrollment

 $            3,694.44

CITY OF COLESBURG

water/sewer

 $               611.90

CITY OF EDGEWOOD

water/sewer

 $               666.39

CLARK, CHERI

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

CLAYTON RIDGE CSD

open enrollment

 $         18,472.22

COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES

internet

 $                 60.00

D & S PORTABLES, INC.

rental

 $               940.00

DAVIS, DONALD

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.

medicaid

 $         16,421.48

Dinan, Lenna

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

DRIPS, TANYA

computer deposit

 $                 71.80

ED-CO NUTRITION

computer deposit

 $                 22.10

Edgewood Auto & Tire

towing

 $               405.00

EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY

supplies

 $               267.62

EDGEWOOD OIL, Inc.

supplies

 $               179.40

EDGEWOOD REMINDER

publications

 $               564.66

ELAN

gasohol, supplies, postage

 $            6,002.31

EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS

supplies

 $                 62.48

Friedmann, Sara

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

GAUL, MATT

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Gaul, Nathaniel

supplies

 $                 65.28

GOLDSMITH, WENDY

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

services

 $               598.62

HANSEL, BRAD & DEANNA

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

HARBAUGH, Jefferson

uniform allowance

 $               200.00

HOFFMAN, ANNETTE

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

HOGLUND BUS CO., INC.

parts

 $                 16.09

Hummel, Brian & Tami

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

network services

 $               429.53

JONES, JIM OR KAY

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

JTJ Solar LLC

services

 $            1,771.63

KARL'S GROCERY

supplies

 $               355.61

KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY

workbooks, services, & sharing agreements

 $         42,350.41

Kloser, Terry & Alta

computer deposit

 $                 71.15

LUBBEN, JUSTIN OR SHELLY

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

LUBBEN, TAMI

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

MALAUSKY, DAVID

supplies

 $            1,782.02

MAQUOKETA VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL

open enrollment

 $            3,694.44

MARC/ MID-AMERICAN RES. CHEM. CORP.

supplies

 $               712.09

MATT, LORAS

mowing

 $               345.00

McCOOL, ROBIN

mileage

 $                 21.60

Midwest Property Services

mowing

 $            1,425.00

MORRIS, JULIE

computer deposit

 $               150.00

Mr. Lock & Key

supplies

 $                 84.45

Nutrien AG Solutions

supplies

 $               343.15

OPENING SPECIALISTS, INC.

supplies

 $                 63.18

Phelps, David & Cassie

computer deposit

 $                 50.00

Phelps, James

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

PRIEM, AMY

travel

 $                 37.18

PUTZ, BILLIE

computer deposit

 $               225.00

PUTZ, STEVE

computer deposit

 $               150.00

QUILL CORPORATION

supplies

 $               114.10

RAUSCH-PAUTSCH, MISTY

computer deposit

 $                 50.00

REZENDE, PATRICIA

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Rowcliffe, Al

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Ryan, Danielle

computer deposit

 $               150.00

SADLER POWER TRAIN

parts

 $               138.01

SCHAEFERS, BRENDA

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Schilling, Bob & Peggy

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

SCHULTE, KATTIE

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Sew Easy Designs

supplies

 $               549.00

SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE

gasohol

 $               803.60

SPERFSLAGE-GEORGE, Karen

supplies

 $                 47.44

STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL

open enrollment

 $         29,555.56

Steger, Doug & Heather

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Steger, Julie

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

SULLIVAN, TOM

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Thein, Josh

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

THREE RIVERS FS CO.

LP Gas

 $            1,040.43

TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC

medicaid

 $               287.91

Time Management Systems

fee

 $               353.00

U.S. POST OFFICE

rental

 $               204.00

Vorwald, Ken & Lynne

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Voss, Doug & Amanda

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

WESSEL, AMY or TOM

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

WEST MUSIC CO.

resale & repairs

 $            1,123.07

WILSON, AMY

computer deposit

 $                 59.95

WINDSTREAM

telephone services

 $               870.22

Wiskus, Jason

computer deposit

 $                 75.00

Fund Total:

 

 $       156,927.19

     

LOSST/SAVE FUND:

   

Demmer Architecture

services

 $         50,400.00

MM Mechanical

repairs

 $            2,265.00

RAPIDS REPRODUCTIONS, INC.

services

 $            1,069.61

Fund Total:

 

 $         53,734.61

     
     

DEBT SERVICE FUND:                      

   

UMB Bank, N.A.

borrowing

 $       229,639.38

     
     

ACTIVITY FUND:        

   

BLOOMS

flowers

 $               229.73

Chad Brown TNTS Basketball Development

fees

 $               115.00

CITY OF EDGEWOOD

fees

 $               150.00

COMFORT INN & SUITES-DES MOINES, IA

travel

 $            2,916.48

CRAFT-COCHRAN, Inc.

shirts

 $               100.00

DELAWARE CO. EXT. OPERATING AC

supplies

 $               230.00

EDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

fees

 $               200.00

EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY

supplies

 $                 17.98

ELAN

supplies, fees, & travel

 $            5,988.72

FISH SHACK

supplies

 $               175.00

HERITAGE PRINTING COMPANY

supplies

 $               760.00

KARL'S GROCERY

supplies

 $               180.04

MONTICELLO SPORTS

supplies

 $                 80.00

S-F ELITE BASKETBALL

fees

 $                 60.00

Schroeder Baseball

baseballs

 $               712.00

SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE

supplies

 $               119.40

WUBBENA, BRAD

supplies

 $               510.00

Fund Total:

 

 $         12,544.35

     
     

NUTRITION FUND:

   

BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC

hot lunch bread

 $               470.33

Burns, Marnie

lunch refund

 $                   1.45

CLARK, CHERI

lunch refund

 $                   8.60

EDGEWOOD LOCKER

hot lunch

 $               338.32

FAREWAY STORES

hot lunch

 $                 58.34

GOLDSMITH, WENDY

lunch refund

 $                 83.05

HANSEL, BRAD & DEANNA

lunch refund

 $               121.40

Hill Country C.S. LLC

hot lunch

 $                 49.87

JONES, JIM OR KAY

lunch refund

 $                 17.80

Kuehl, Kevin or Elisa

lunch refund

 $                   8.80

LUBBEN, JUSTIN OR SHELLY

lunch refund

 $                   8.45

MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC

hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee

 $            9,837.46

MORRIS, JULIE

lunch refund

 $                   4.50

NIES, TONYA

lunch refund

 $                 41.60

PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY

milk

 $            3,773.75

PUTZ, BILLIE

lunch refund

 $                 12.15

RAPIDS

supplies

 $                   8.73

RAUSCH-PAUTSCH, MISTY

lunch refund

 $                   2.95

SLIGHT, MAKENNA

lunch refund

 $                 29.79

Fund Total:

 

 $         14,877.34

     
     

PPEL FUND:

   

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING

copier lease

 $            1,292.99

     

Total of All Funds:

 

 $469,015.86

 

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

            Dan Venteicher, President                           Melissa Conner, Secretary

mconner@edge-c… Tue, 06/28/2022 - 16:29