Minutes-2022.07.18

The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, July 18, 2022. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

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

Directors Absent: None

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

Visitors: Alex Hanna and Daniel Charland.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

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

 

Director Kirby moved to recognize the following:

 

Tri-Rivers Softball:

Second Team: Rachel Eglseder-Pitcher, Audrie Helmrichs-Catcher, & Hailey Rausch-Outfield

Honorable Mention: Mikayla Thein

Baseball:

First Team: Cael Funk-Pitcher,

Second Team: Pryce Rochford-Outfield,  Korey Putz-Utility

Honorable Mention: Aaron Kloser

 

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

 

New Business:

              Director Elliot moved to approve the 2022-2023 Student Handbooks. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

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

 

              The board discussed building projects.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Ahler’s & Cooney Engagement Letter. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

No Change Orders at this time.

 

Director Elliot moved to approve the Adult Meal Prices to be $4.15 for the 2022-2023 year. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Agreement with Bowker for the HVAC Project. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Director Elliot abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. Motion carried 4-0.

 

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

 

Sub-Teacher:

Irregular Basis: $140.00

11-? Consecutive Days (same teacher): $155.00

Temp Sub (If they are doing the planning for the same teacher.): $180

 

Sub-Custodian: $14.61/hour

Sub-Para/Aide: $13.11/hours

Sub-Nutrition: $12.64/hours

Sub-Nurse: $16.00/hour

 

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

 

              The Board discussed In-Town Pick Up and chose to table at this time.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Donovan Group Agreement. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the agreement with Burrington Group for a Topographic Site Survey. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Superintendent Busch: We have been working with Josh Demmer to explore options for a Bus Barn. We received the Connectivity Grant for $99,860.00 and we were able to purchase 110 iPads and 120 Chromebooks. Those will be used at the Elementary. Registration will be Wednesday, August 10th in the Edgewood JR/SR commons area from 3:00-6:00 PM. Online registration is encouraged.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

     a.      Approve minutes of June 20th & July 7th, 2022 Meetings

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

         IN:

         -Clayton Ridge: K

         -West Delaware: K & 2nd

                                           OUT:

                                           -West Delaware: 5th & 9th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

              -Tonya Thiese-Elementary Para

              -Brenda Palas-HS Secretary

ii.           New Hires

              -Rob Fankhauser-JH Girls & Boys Basketball

              -Emma Pape-Elementary Para

iii.          Contract Adjustments

              -Emily Streicher-BA+24, Step 12

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

              -Scott Arthur-Football

              -Rob Busch-As needed

      g.     Annual Contracts/Agreements

                             -Athletic Trainer

                             -Go Math Agreement

                             -NICC Senior Year Plus Agreement

                             -NICC Health Agreement

                             -PowerSchool Agreement

 

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

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Kirby moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD

July 18, 2022 Listing of Expenditures

GENERAL FUND:

   

ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS

fee

 $               125.40

AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.

legal services

 $               322.00

ALLIANT ENERGY

electricity

 $            5,685.74

BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.

garbage collection

 $               602.70

BLACK HILLS/MSC50505

heating

 $               583.87

CALDERWOOD, CARSTON

travel

 $                 14.19

Capital One(Walmart)

supplies

 $                 30.78

CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS

supplies

 $               869.91

CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

shared business manager

 $         11,482.84

CITY OF COLESBURG

water/sewer

 $               225.02

CITY OF EDGEWOOD

water/sewer

 $               507.61

COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES

internet

 $                 60.00

COMPANION CORPORATION

subscription

 $            2,120.00

Core Project, The

license

 $               800.00

DHS CASHIER 1ST FL.

Medicaid

 $            4,170.98

DOLLAR GENERAL REGIONS 410526

supplies

 $                 12.50

DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL

publication

 $               511.00

Edgewood Auto & Tire

repairs

 $               416.72

EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY

supplies

 $               252.04

EDGEWOOD REMINDER

publication

 $               585.37

ELAN

supplies, gasohol, & travel

 $            7,020.65

ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS

membership

 $            1,000.00

EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS

parts

 $               633.52

FES

fee

 $            2,495.00

FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc.

subscription

 $         11,100.00

GAUL, JASON & REBECCA

non-public transportation

 $            1,364.35

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

services

 $               547.43

HARBER, CELESTE

travel

 $                 34.21

HEARTLAND AEA - #11

services

 $            3,300.00

Hemann, Lydia

baseball book

 $                 20.00

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING

subscription

 $               394.00

IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION

dues

 $                 25.00

IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS

membership & subscription

 $            2,983.00

IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC

membership

 $               175.00

IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

services

 $               458.15

IOWA FBLA

travel

 $               355.00

Iowa Pupil Transportation Association

membership

 $               180.00

IOWA READING ASSOCIATION

conference fees

 $            2,770.00

IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION

subscription

 $            1,113.40

IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS

assessment

 $            1,084.50

JACKSON, MIKE

baseball announcer

 $                 15.00

JAMF SOFTWARE, NW 6335

subscription

 $            5,985.00

JOE FANNON WELDING

parts

 $                 35.00

Johnson, Megan

travel

 $                 14.50

JTJ Solar LLC

solar

 $            2,128.37

KARL'S GROCERY

supplies

 $                 13.47

KLAREN, MATTHEW & RACHEL

non-public transportation

 $               928.55

Lamiator.com

supplies

 $               228.24

Lexia Learning Systems LLC

services

 $            6,134.00

MATT, LORAS

mowing

 $               410.00

Northeast Iowa Communit College Business &

drivers ed

 $               189.50

Nutrien AG Solutions

supplies

 $                 32.84

PAPER CORPORATION, The

supplies

 $            4,646.15

Press Journal

publication

 $                 68.00

PRIEM, AMY

travel & supplies

 $                 51.11

Priem, Chezney

softball book

 $                 20.00

QUILL CORPORATION

supplies

 $               108.33

Riddell All American Sports Corp

helmets

 $            2,296.95

RSAI, c/o ISFIS

membership

 $               650.00

SADLER POWER TRAIN

parts

 $                 59.95

SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA

membership

 $            1,888.00

SCHILLING, SCOTT

non-public transportation

 $               928.55

School Datebooks

planners

 $               829.26

SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE

gasohol

 $            1,466.39

SiteOne Landscape Supply

supplies

 $               173.44

SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC.

fee

 $            7,350.00

SPERFSLAGE, CHRIS AND KARA

non-public transportation

 $               928.55

SPERFSLAGE-GEORGE, Karen

supplies

 $                 42.98

STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL

concurrent enrollment

 $               780.52

Teacher Innovations, Inc.

subscription

 $               189.00

TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC

Medicaid

 $               540.22

Time Management Systems

fee

 $               353.00

TRUCK CENTER COMPANIES

parts

 $                 74.54

TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA

repairs

 $               360.89

U.S.  CELLULAR

hot spots

 $               217.45

UNITED STATES TREASURY

fee

 $                 41.23

VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERV, VIPs

supplies

 $         20,981.00

WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL

concurrent enrollment & open enrollment

 $            7,837.14

WEST MUSIC CO.

supplies

 $               153.37

WINDSTREAM

telephone services

 $               868.00

WULFEKUHLE, KAREN

non-public transportation

 $               464.27

Fund Total:

 

 $       136,914.64

     

MANAGEMENT FUND:                        

   

COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA

insurance

 $       232,606.00

     

LOSST/SAVE FUND:

   

APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES

iPads

 $         32,340.00

CAPITAL SANITARY

services

 $            6,000.00

CSI LEASING, INC

computer lease

 $         82,676.19

DELL Marketing L.P.

Chromebooks

 $         27,915.60

GLOBAL EQUIPMENT CO.

carts

 $            2,295.66

HAASCO, LTD

services

 $            1,200.00

KENDRICK INC

trophy cases

 $            2,090.00

OPENING SPECIALISTS, INC.

door

 $            1,835.75

SCHOOL OUTFITTERS

desk

 $            1,285.74

Stump Guy, The

services

 $         10,500.00

Fund Total:

 

 $       168,138.94

     
     

ACTIVITY FUND:       

   

3DUX DESIGN

supplies

 $               546.27

Atlantic Coca-Cola

supplies

 $                 87.00

Breakout, Inc

supplies

 $               358.00

BRITTAIN, CHARLES

official

 $               425.00

Brosius, Brian

official

 $               132.63

Capital One(Walmart)

supplies

 $               476.64

CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL

entry fee

 $               150.00

Century House

supplies

 $                 50.00

DUFAULT PUBLISHING, INC.

yearbooks

 $            5,780.50

DVORAK, ED

official

 $               689.04

Edgewood Signs & Designs

hoodies & shirts

 $               798.00

Eduporium

supplies

 $               139.90

EHLERS, JODI

supplies

 $                 43.00

ELAN

supplies & travel

 $               703.98

Grawe, Robert

official

 $               378.77

Gulyash, Ron

official

 $               126.81

GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL

donation

 $            6,000.00

HART, GARY

official

 $               406.50

HEIM, ALVIN

official

 $               253.62

HERMSEN, AL

official

 $               240.50

IOWA FBLA

fees

 $            5,415.00

JACOBS, MICHAEL

official

 $               389.28

JUNGERS, DICK

entry fee

 $               180.00

KARL'S GROCERY

supplies

 $                   8.98

KOBER, ROBERT

official

 $               252.80

LINK, RANDY

official

 $               126.81

MUNGER, JAKE

official

 $               123.20

NASSP

membership

 $               385.00

NIEHAUS, JEFF

official

 $               114.51

North Fayette Community School

entry fee

 $                 60.00

Regional Medical Center

donation

 $         12,000.00

Riddell All American Sports Corp

equipment

 $            1,854.62

SYVERSON, DARRYL

official

 $               119.51

UHAL, JOHN

official

 $               263.86

WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL

entry fee

 $                 75.00

WINTER, JOHN

official

 $               650.24

ZARUBA, STEVE

official

 $               996.42

Fund Total:

 

 $         40,801.39

     
     

NUTRITION FUND:

   

BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC

hot lunch bread

 $                 38.93

Capital One(Walmart)

hot lunch

 $                 61.87

KARL'S GROCERY

bread

 $                   8.94

MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC

hot lunch & fee

 $               511.71

PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY

milk

 $               524.57

Staton, Stephanie

lunch refund

 $                 52.50

Fund Total:

 

 $            1,198.52

     
     

PPEL FUND:

   

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING

copier lease

 $            1,292.99

     

Total of All Funds:

 

 $       580,952.48

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

            Dan Venteicher, President                           Melissa Conner, Secretary