Minutes-2024.07.08

Minutes-2024.07.08

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the High School Library, on Monday, July 8, 2024. Board President Matt Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

               Directors absent: None.

               Also Present: Superintendent Kim Huckstadt, Principal Dawn Voss, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

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

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

    • Minutes of Previous Meeting
    • Bills
    • Financial Reports
    • Open Enrollments
    • Special Education Contracts
    • Fundraisers
    • Personnel Recommendations
      • Resignations:
        1. Michelle Brady: Assistant Volleyball
        2. Shari Ingles: Nutrition
      • New Hires:
        1. Eileen Bergan: Assistant Volleyball
        2. Dawn Askeland: Mentor
        3. Jennifer Lange: Mentor
        4. Kristy Mather: Mentor
        5. Pam Ostwinkle: Mentor
        6. Kari Kintzel-Davidshofer: Mentor
        7. Dawn Askeland: Lead Learner
        8. Aaron Hamann: Lead Learner
        9. Alex Hanna: Lead Learner
        10. Hayle Kruse: Lead Learner
        11. Amy Priem: Lead Learner
        12. Jennifer Their: Lead Learner
      • Volunteer Coaches/Advisors:
        1. Preston Rochford- Football-Pending Certification
        2. Troy Boriskey- Volleyball-Pending Certification
        3. Kerra Boriskey- Volleyball-Pending Certification
        4. Justin Olind-Cross Country
    • Annual Agreements
      • Leader In Me Agreement

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

               Visitors: Andrea Harbaugh, Norah Harbaugh, Rhonda Kendrick, Kevin Kleis, Mike Putz, Alex Hanna, Mark Fitpatrick, Sheri Fitpatrick, Stacy Zitelman, Mike Wilson, Amy Wilson, Jill Settle, Ashley Wessels, Logan Heims, Justin Lueken, Marissa Lueken, Brent Wessel, Zoe Walz, Emily Degenford, Penni Gaul, Matt Gaul, Amanda Diers, Zohee Hammons, Walt Wessel, Mike Mormann, Johnny Walz, Beth Lincoln, Baili Maurer, Brad Maurer, Luke Brady, Carston Calderwood,  JD Degenford, Cade Perrinjaquet, Gina Perrinjaquet, Jerod Perrinjaquet, Joan Kerns, Keith Kleis, Alicia Walz, Elise Bergan, Bill Bunting, Mary Bunting, Emily Streicher, Glen Ries, Billie Thein, Bev Conner, Marge Gaul, Larry Gaul, Miranda Kerns, Payson Kerns, Dennis Wegmann, Josh Demmer, Julie Miller, Steve Lueken, Jill Lueken, Jenny Lange, Mike Gaul, Michael Sperfslage, Eden Gaul, Kevin Elsbury, Meagan Elsbury, Nolan Gaul, Marilyn Sullivan, Jeff Kelchen, Mark Nefzger, Colten Wegmann, Molly Wegmann, Beth Jaeger, Andrea Moser, Jake Meyer, Alyssa Meyer, Morgan Meyer, Eric Meyer, Maggie Sommers, Tallen Mormann, & Nic Stelken.

               President Elliot welcomed our visitors.

Superintendent Huckstadt: Looking at doing a pre-evaluation at the August Board meeting to go over goals and expectations.

Director Hoeger moved to approve the first reading of board policies: 200.4, 206.03, 206.04, 401.06, 402.03, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09-R(1), 501.12, 501.09E1, 501.10, 501.14, 501.15, 502.06, 505.02, 603.01, 603.12, 607.02, 708, 710.01, 801.03, 803.02, & 905.03. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Venteicher moved to approve the Student Handbooks as presented. Director Hoeger 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.

                             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 Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

                              Director Hoeger moved to approve the following change orders: CR#30.1-Science Room Ceiling with Lighting in the amount of $15,620.16, CR#32-Storage Room in the amount of $14,509.08, CR#33-Highway Boring in the amount of $12,940.68. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Venteicher moved to approve directing the Superintendent and Administration Team to post the Vocational Agriculture Instructor & FFA Advisor as a full time position with the Vocational Agriculture Instructor position starting as early as second semester for the 24-25 school year and following all current hiring procedures. With the salary being based off of the current Master Contract salary schedule and experience. The District will contribute $23,000 for the salary and the remaining salary being funded by the Friends of AG. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

               Director Venteicher moved to approve Extra Contract days for the FFA Advisor at 60 days adjusting for the stipend if necessary. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

The Board discussed the following items:

Alex Hanna provided an update from the Ed-Co LCC on the Donor Board & funding.

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 8:00 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD

July 8, 2024 Listing of Expenditures

GENERAL FUND:

 

 Amount

A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC

rental unit

 $      120.00

ACE HOMEWORKS,

supplies

 $      239.00

ALLIANT ENERGY

electricity

 $    5,740.68

BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.

garbage collection

 $      591.00

CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS

supplies

 $      932.00

CITY OF COLESBURG

water/sewer

 $      148.06

CITY OF EDGEWOOD

water/sewer

 $      784.45

CLAYTON RIDGE CSD

open enrollment

 $    3,885.40

Clearfly

services

 $      217.85

COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES

internet

 $      143.00

CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.

supplies

 $      667.95

DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.

medicaid

 $    1,633.82

EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY

supplies

 $      311.15

EDGEWOOD REMINDER

publication & subscription

 $      710.21

ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS

membership

 $      500.00

HERFF JONES, INC.

supplies

 $        28.10

IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION

dues

 $        25.00

IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS

membership & subscription

 $    3,007.00

IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC

fees & membership

 $      450.00

Iowa Pupil Transportation Association

membership

 $      180.00

IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION

subscription

 $    1,156.15

Iowa Schools Buildings & Grounds Ass'n,

fees

 $        50.00

IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS

assessments

 $    1,481.25

KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY

services

 $    5,623.94

Lahr, Jake

mowing

 $    2,497.50

MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES

services

 $    1,282.56

NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE

classes

 $  17,771.01

RSAI, c/o ISFIS

membership

 $      750.00

SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA

membership

 $      605.00

SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE

gasohol & diesel

 $    2,306.00

Teacher Innovations, Inc.

subscription

 $      306.00

Telecom Services of Iowa, Inc.

phones

 $  14,240.00

THREE RIVERS FS CO.

LP

 $      286.24

TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC

medicaid

 $      378.90

Time Management Systems

fee

 $      353.00

U.S.  CELLULAR

hot spots

 $      217.45

UNITED STATES TREASURY

fees

 $        39.75

VONHANDORF, DONALD

physical

 $        90.00

WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL

open enrollment

 $  70,070.74

WESTERN DUBUQUE CO. CSD

open enrollment

 $    3,885.40

WINDSTREAM

services

 $      959.77

Fund Total:

 

 $144,665.33

     

MANAGEMENT FUND:                        

   

AUL Health Benefit Trust

HRA

 $  33,875.00

COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA

insurance

 $  35,308.24

Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission c/o

heating

 $  61,403.83

Fund Total:

 

 $130,587.07

     

CAPITAL PROJECT BOND 2023:

   

Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc.

services

 $    4,950.00

AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.

services

 $  22,773.38

Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC

HVAC Phase 2

 $    2,887.05

Cardinal Construction, Inc.

Jr./Sr. High Addition & Renovation

 $595,906.80

Metrics Architecture

services

 $  13,258.94

UMB Bank, N.A.

fee

 $      600.00

Fund Total:

 

 $640,376.17

     

LOSST/SAVE FUND:

   

CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS

gym floor finish

 $    2,700.00

     
     

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:             

   

AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA

supplies

 $      582.53

BARNES, THOMAS

official

 $      134.43

BOUND

services

 $      500.00

BRITTAIN, CHARLES

official

 $      450.00

ED-CO GENERAL FUND

donation

 $      370.00

EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY

supplies

 $        16.57

EDGEWOOD REMINDER

subscription

 $        33.00

FISH SHACK

supplies

 $      400.00

Goedken, Rick

official

 $      142.50

Gulyash, Ron

official

 $      257.31

HERMSEN, AL

official

 $      135.25

IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION

membership

 $        75.00

JACOBS, MICHAEL

official

 $      575.35

JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL

entry fee

 $      125.00

LEIGHTY, JACK

official

 $      146.81

North Fayette Community School

entry fee

 $      120.00

PAYNE, COLLIN

official

 $      243.75

RIVALS, INC.

shirts

 $      365.76

SCHLEISMAN, MARK

official

 $      234.68

SHIMLEE

supplies

 $      193.24

THURN, GAVIN

mail carrier

 $        90.00

UHAL, JOHN

official

 $      233.04

WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL

entry fee

 $      125.00

WINTER, JOHN

official

 $      390.00

Fund Total:

 

 $    5,939.22

     
     

NUTRITION FUND:

   

KARL'S GROCERY

hot lunch

 $        15.12

MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC

hot lunch, supplies, & fee

 $    2,959.06

PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY

milk

 $      726.20

RAPIDS

supplies

 $        73.04

Fund Total:

 

 $    3,773.42

     
     

PPEL FUND:

   

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING

copier lease

 $    1,292.99

Filament Essential Services

service agreement

 $    3,245.00

KLUESNER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

paving

 $    5,063.52

Meese Construction LLC

repair

 $      543.82

Ogden Turf & Grading LLC

repairs

 $    5,975.00

SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.

service agreement

 $    7,600.00

Telecom Services of Iowa, Inc.

repairs

 $      615.00

Fund Total:

 

 $  24,335.33

     

Total of All Funds:

 

 $952,376.54

 

 

_____________________________          ___________________________

Matt Elliot, President                      Melissa Conner, Secretary

mconner@edge-c… Thu, 08/08/2024 - 16:53