The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. 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 Dave Hoeger and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Visitors: Alex Hanna, Daniel Charland, Julie Miller, Aaron Hamann, Elise Kaiser, & Josh Demmer
President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to recognize the following:
Tri Rivers Conf. Softball
1st team-Audrie Helmrichs
2nd team-Rachel Eglseder & Lilee Boriskey
Honorable: Regan Stelken
Tri Rivers Conf. Baseball
1st team-Cael Funk & Pryce Rochford
Honorable: Dawson Bergan
Co Player of the year-Cael Funk
Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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- Minutes of the June 26, 2023 Meeting
- Bills
- Financial Reports
- Open Enrollments
- Special Education Contracts
- Fundraisers
- Coke Truckload Sales-General Activity Fund
- Personnel Recommendations
New Hire:
-Trevor Heying: JH Wrestling
-Jenny Lange: JH Volleyball
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- Annual Agreements
- PowerSchool
- Leader In Me
- Annual Agreements
Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Superintendent Hoeger: Working on getting settled in. Met with a few Community/Committee Members.
Director Venteicher reviewed the Board Agenda layout.
Director Bockenstedt moved to accept the Administration's decision regarding the Student’s Academic Discipline. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the construction contract with Cardinal Construction. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Director Elliot abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. Motion Carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the 2023-2024 Elementary Student Handbook. Director Elliot 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 Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
No Change Orders at this time.
Director Elliot moved to approve the second reading of board policies: 403.3E1, 412.2, 504.5R1, 507.9, 507.9R1 704.4, 704.7, 711.6, 910.1, 903.1, 908.1, 912, & 711.2. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the first reading of board policies: 104, 104.R1, 213, 402.02, 402.05, 408.01, 503.07, 503.07E1, 503.07E2, 505.04, 505.05, 507.01, 507.02E1, & 507.9. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the format of the Board Agenda.
The Board discussed Baseball Diamond Renovations.
The Board discussed School Calendar Change for October 20th.
The Board discussed Construction/Building Project Updates.
With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Hoeger moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
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Edgewood-Colesburg CSD |
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July 18, 2023 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND: |
Amount |
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A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC |
rental |
$ 120.00 |
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ACE HOMEWORKS, |
supplies |
$ 492.84 |
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ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS |
fee |
$ 137.20 |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 5,460.02 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 1,103.60 |
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BLACK HILLS/MSC50505 |
heating |
$ 197.88 |
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BlueAlly Technology Solutions, LLC |
services |
$ 3,202.94 |
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Bob's Lawn Care |
services |
$ 900.00 |
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CALDERWOOD, CARSTON |
safe serve |
$ 160.00 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
supplies |
$ 914.65 |
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
shared services |
$ 11,272.58 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 1,612.37 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
internet |
$ 143.00 |
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COMPANION CORPORATION |
subscription |
$ 2,329.00 |
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DHS CASHIER |
medicaid |
$ 2,249.60 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 603.51 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
publication |
$ 388.68 |
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ELAN |
books, services, supplies, fees, gasohol, & postage |
$ 8,889.96 |
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Filament Essential Services |
hosting |
$ 2,495.00 |
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HOGLUND BUS CO., INC. |
parts |
$ 88.92 |
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IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS |
membership & subscription |
$ 2,954.00 |
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IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC |
membership |
$ 250.00 |
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iFixit |
battery |
$ 910.08 |
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IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK |
network services |
$ 425.70 |
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Iowa Pupil Transportation Association |
membership |
$ 180.00 |
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IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES |
subscription |
$ 1,144.58 |
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JAMF SOFTWARE, NW 6335 |
software |
$ 7,084.00 |
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JOSTENS |
supplies |
$ 576.66 |
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JTJ Solar LLC |
solar |
$ 2,135.70 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 7.95 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
services |
$ 900.00 |
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Membean, Inc. |
subscription |
$ 1,240.00 |
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MEYER, DIANE |
travel |
$ 307.50 |
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MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES |
services |
$ 886.56 |
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Napa Auto Parts |
parts |
$ 20.12 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 15.29 |
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RSAI, c/o ISFIS |
membership |
$ 750.00 |
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SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC. |
fee |
$ 7,450.00 |
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SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO. |
supplies |
$ 27.00 |
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STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
special ed open enrollment |
$ 1,546.09 |
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TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC |
assessments |
$ 461.60 |
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THREE RIVERS FS CO. |
LP Gas |
$ 95.37 |
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TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC |
medicaid |
$ 288.53 |
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Time Management Systems |
fee |
$ 353.00 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
hot spots |
$ 217.45 |
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UNITED STATES TREASURY |
fee |
$ 45.34 |
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VONHANDORF, DONALD |
physical |
$ 90.00 |
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WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL |
concurrent enrollment & Open enrollment Special ed |
$ 19,164.76 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 92,289.03 |
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MANAGEMENT FUND: |
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COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA |
insurance |
$ 253,862.85 |
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BOND FUND: |
Amount |
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Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC |
HVAC Phase 2 |
$ 228,380.00 |
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Metrics Architecture |
services |
$ 15,950.00 |
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RAPIDS REPRODUCTIONS, INC. |
printing |
$ 250.44 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 244,580.44 |
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LOSST/SAVE FUND: |
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
fee |
$ 600.00 |
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND: |
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America Legion Post 512 Edgewood |
donation |
$ 400.00 |
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American LegionPost 582 Colesburg |
donation |
$ 400.00 |
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BRITTAIN, CHARLES |
officials |
$ 450.00 |
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DELAWARE CO. EXT. OPERATING AC |
supplies |
$ 245.00 |
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ED-CO BOOSTER CLUB |
checks |
$ 630.00 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 111.22 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
subscription |
$ 31.00 |
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Edgewood Signs & Designs |
supplies |
$ 335.00 |
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ELAN |
supplies |
$ 250.68 |
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FISH SHACK |
services |
$ 300.00 |
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FRAZIER, JESSICA OR MICHAEL |
reimbursement |
$ 70.00 |
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GRANT, KIM |
mileage |
$ 23.78 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
supplies |
$ 77.96 |
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IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION |
membership |
$ 75.00 |
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Iowa State Fair |
fee |
$ 120.00 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 75.67 |
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NASSP |
membership |
$ 385.00 |
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Riddell All American Sports Corp |
reconditioning helmets |
$ 1,892.35 |
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RIVALS, INC. |
jerseys |
$ 1,145.23 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 7,017.89 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC |
HVAC Phase 1 |
$ 72,342.50 |
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HEARTLAND MECHANICAL LLC |
repairs |
$ 2,742.25 |
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KLUESNER CONSTRUCTION, INC. |
services |
$ 1,546.65 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 76,631.40 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$ 674,981.61 |
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Dan Venteicher, President Melissa Conner, Secretary
