The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, November 10, 2025. President Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present: Dan Venteicher, Tammy Kirby, Matt Elliot, Brad Bockenstedt, & Jeff Hoeger.
Directors Absent: None.
Also present: Superintendent Troy Osterhaus, Principal Patty Briggs, Principal Colton Sutton, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Director Venteicher moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the following commendations:
Volleyball
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- Academic All-State
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- Lilee Boriskey
- Lauren Kirby
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- IGCA E. Wayne Cooley "You Can" Award
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- Lauren Kirby
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- 1st Team All-Conference
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- Lilee Boriskey
- McKenna Hoefer
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- 2nd Team All-Conference
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- Savannah Drips
- Abby Bockenstedt
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- Honorable Mention
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- Kaitlyn Hahn
Football
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- 1st team
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-Jax Steger
-Christopher Lange
-Keegan Stelken
-Billy Hoffman
-Carson Ingles
-Jaden Miller
-Carter Battin
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- 2nd team
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-Conner Bahls
-Ben Pierschbacher
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- Honorable Mention
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-Brady Thein
-Dayce Arthur
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- Golden award
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-Landon Campbell
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- Coach of the year
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-Alex Hanna
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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- Minutes of Previous October 13, 2025 Meeting
- Bills
- Financial Reports
- Open Enrollments
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-Clayton Ridge/Iowa Virtual Academy: 11th Grade
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- Special Education Contracts
- Fundraisers
- Personnel Recommendations
- Resignations
-Hanna Jaster-Assistant Track
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- New Hires
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-Rob Fankhauser-JH Boys Track
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- Annual Agreements
Director Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Visitors: Kristy Mather, Gemma Erickson, Kota Hoefer, Jake Meyer, Lisa Hoefer, Abby Bockenstedt, Samantha Wessel, Tallen Mormann, Nolan Gaul, Alyssa Meyer, Eli Bailey, Ethan Cornwell, Miley Walz, Rylie Lear, Dean Gourley, Stacey Rucker, Cambrie Wessel, Brent Wessel, Amber Burlage, Nic Stelken, & Alex Hanna.
President Elliot welcomed our visitors.
The Elementary Student Council provided an update.
FFA provided an update on the National FFA Convention.
Principal Briggs: The students are preparing for the Winter Concert. The Student Council is doing a good job promoting the can drive. Conferences went very well.
Principal Sutton: The Football and Volleyball seasons have ended. Great Job to those athletes. JH Wrestling & JH Girls Basketball are underway. We are looking at ways to increase the parents' attendance at conferences. FFA had a great time attending National FFA Convention and Ms. Lear said the students were great.
Superintendent Osterhaus: Melissa & I attended the ISFIS projection model webinar last week.
Director Hoeger: Good Job & Congratulations to all the ones recognized in the commendations.
Director Bockenstedt: Been a very busy & Successful fall.
Director Venteicher: Thank you for the last eight years & allowing me to serve on the school board.
Director Kirby: Thank you, Dan, for being on the school board for the last eight years.
Director Elliot: I would like to echo everything that has already been said & thank you Dan for serving on the school board.
Director Venteicher moved to approve the second reading of the following Board Policies: 208, 208 R1, 208 E1, 401.01, 502.07, 507.05, 710.1E1, 507.02, 607.02, 802.02, & 804.05. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Venteicher moved to appoint Jeff Hoeger to serve on the Delegate Assembly. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to vote for Mary Susan (Sue) Ross on the Keystone Area Education Agency Director District Number 3 Ballot. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the following items:
Early Retirement Plan
Cashless Ticket Taking for Events
Construction/Building Project Updates
Open Meetings & Open Records Training
With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Venteicher moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:47 p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
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Edgewood-Colesburg CSD |
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November 10, 2025 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND |
Amount |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS |
supplies |
$ 67.89 |
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ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS |
fee |
$ 286.20 |
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AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C. |
legal services |
$ 256.00 |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 16,391.55 |
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APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES |
repairs |
$ 567.95 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 591.00 |
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Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspection Building & |
fee |
$ 240.00 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
supplies |
$ 2,667.00 |
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CHEMSEARCH |
supplies |
$ 2,979.61 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 498.62 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
water/sewer |
$ 4,956.27 |
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Clearfly |
services |
$ 143.12 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
services |
$ 143.00 |
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Commercial Lighting |
bulbs |
$ 297.23 |
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CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP. |
supplies |
$ 2,049.10 |
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CORNERSTONE FAMILY PRACTICE |
services |
$ 204.00 |
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Delaware County Economic Development |
membership |
$ 200.00 |
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DEMCO, Inc. |
supplies |
$ 228.93 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 472.70 |
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EDGEWOOD LOCKER |
supplies |
$ 573.19 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
publication |
$ 176.08 |
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ELAN |
supplies, postage, travel, & fees |
$ 2,448.74 |
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EVERY'S AUTO & TIRE CENTER |
repair |
$ 35.00 |
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GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL |
services |
$ 508.75 |
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Hawkeye Electrical Contractors Dubuque |
repair |
$ 740.28 |
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IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK |
services |
$ 610.75 |
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IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION |
fees |
$ 2,300.00 |
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JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL |
supplies |
$ 29.95 |
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JTJ Solar LLC |
solar |
$ 2,011.99 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 433.93 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
services |
$ 22,638.03 |
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Kuder |
license |
$ 2,575.00 |
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Napa Auto Parts |
parts |
$ 337.61 |
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NEIBA, NE IOWA BANDMASTER'S ASS'N |
entry fee |
$ 102.00 |
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PQL Lighting |
bulbs |
$ 870.65 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 120.96 |
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Regional Medical Center |
services |
$ 1,188.00 |
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SDI Innovations |
supplies |
$ 752.83 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
gasohol & farm diesel |
$ 1,952.41 |
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Superior Technology Services, LLC |
repairs |
$ 70.50 |
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Supreme Green Lawn & Landscape |
services |
$ 330.00 |
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Time Management Systems |
fee |
$ 437.25 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
hot spots |
$ 218.95 |
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WEST MUSIC CO. |
repair & resale |
$ 402.34 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 75,105.36 |
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MANAGEMENT FUND: |
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COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA |
insurance |
$ 5,012.00 |
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CAPITAL PROJECT BOND FUND: |
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Cardinal Construction, Inc. |
project |
$ 9,916.07 |
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DEBT SERVICE FUND: |
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
bond interest |
$ 224,790.63 |
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND: |
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ASPi SOLUTIONS, Inc. |
readers |
$ 228.00 |
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Capital One(Walmart) |
supplies |
$ 40.50 |
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CLUB'S CHOICE FUNDRAISING |
fundraising supplies |
$ 8,937.15 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 163.69 |
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ELAN |
supplies, travel, equipment |
$ 5,085.39 |
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FISH SHACK |
services |
$ 300.00 |
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Just For You |
jackets |
$ 366.30 |
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KENDRICK INC |
supplies |
$ 52.00 |
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MathFactLab, LLC |
supplies |
$ 1,374.75 |
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MONTICELLO SPORTS |
equipment & supplies |
$ 1,172.00 |
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NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION |
registration |
$ 54.00 |
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PIONEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
paint |
$ 456.00 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 121.07 |
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RITE BITE FUNDRAISING |
butter braids |
$ 4,050.00 |
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RIVALS, INC. |
polos & supplies |
$ 308.30 |
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WILKENS ATHLETICS |
machine |
$ 5,599.00 |
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WOODS EDGE GOLF COURSE |
supplies |
$ 484.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 28,792.15 |
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SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND: |
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Atlantic Coca-Cola |
ala carte |
$ 161.38 |
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ELAN |
hot lunch & repairs |
$ 103.54 |
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EMS DETERGENT SERVICES |
supplies |
$ 31.25 |
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FAREWAY STORES |
hot lunch |
$ 13.31 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
hot lunch |
$ 5.98 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC |
hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee |
$ 15,997.54 |
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PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY |
milk |
$ 4,338.87 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 20,651.87 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING |
copier lease |
$ 1,471.65 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$365,739.73 |
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Matt Elliot, President Melissa Conner, Secretary
