The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, May 12, 2025. Board President Matt Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present: Matt Elliot, Tammy Kirby, Jeff Hoeger, & Brad Bockenstedt
Directors absent: Dan Venteicher.
Also Present: Superintendent Kim Huckstadt, Principal Dawn Voss, Principal Patty Briggs, District Administrative Assistant Barb Bolsinger, Nic Stelken, Facilities Manager
Director Hoeger moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to enter into a public hearing on FY2025 Budget Amendment at 6:01 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Elliot, Bockenstedt, Kirby, & Hoeger. Nays: None. Motion carried 4-0.
The FY2025 Budget Amendment was presented.
President Elliot asked if any written or oral objections have been filed or if anyone has comments at this time.
Director Kirby moved to close the hearing at 6:04 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Elliot, Bockenstedt, Kirby, & Hoeger. Nays: None. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the FY2025 Budget Amendment. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to recognize the following commendations:
Kaitlyn Hahn-Drake qualifier 100M
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Tri Rivers Conference Art show
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Lauren Kirby-1st place
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Natalie Voss-3rd place, 1st place
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Bella Battin-honorable mention
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Thea Bockenstedt-2nd place(Logo Design), Honorable Mention
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Megan Lewis-1st place(Logo Design)
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Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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Minutes of Previous April 30th Meetings
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Bills
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Financial Reports
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Open Enrollments
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IN
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Central: K
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Special Education Contracts
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Fundraisers
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Personnel Recommendations
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New Hire
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Cheri Meisner-Summer Custodial
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Volunteer Coaches
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Alex Hanna-Baseball
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Parker Rochford- Football
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Voluntary Transfer:
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Approve the voluntary transfer request from Dawn Voss to move from her current Secondary Principal position to Secondary Math Instructor effective at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
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Resignations
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Bev Hartbeck-Food Service (end of 2024-25 school year)
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Kari Kintzle-Newspaper advisor & JH Student Council Advisor(end of 2024-25 school year)
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Jennifer Thier-JH Fundraising(end of 2024-25 school year)
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Annual Agreements
Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Visitors: Steve Eglseder, Rebekah Eglseder, Zoe Walz, Thea Bockenstedt, Kristy Mather
President Elliot welcomed our visitors.
The Elementary Student Council provided an update.
High School Work Study Students, Zoe Walz & Thea Bockenstedt, presented on their current work study they are completing
Principal Briggs: Elementary has lots of field trips happening. Presented state testing results. Working on purchasing new math curriculum
Principal Voss: Presented state testing results. Secondary Community Service day is May 20. Graduation is May 18
Superintendent Huckstadt recognized the Directors for May School Board month.
Director Kirby: I want to thank Dawn Voss for her leadership as Principal as she transfer to the position of math teacher.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the 2025-2026 Course Registration Handbook. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the contract agreement with the Edgewood-Colesburg Classified Association. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Classified Staff Letter of Assignments. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0
Director Kirby moved to approve the 2025-2026 Teacher Leadership Positions. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the 2025-2026 sharing agreements for Superintendent, SBO & Operations Management with Maquoketa Valley and Transportation Director with Central. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0
Director Kirby moved to approve the 2025-2026 increase in wages for the Administrative Staff. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0
Director Kirby moved to approve the second reading of board policies: 206.3, 401.5, 401.6, 402.2, 501.8, 501.9, 506.1, 708, 804.2, 804.6, & 901 . Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the first reading of board policies: 102, 102.R1, 102.E1, 102.E2, 102.E3, 102.E4, 102.E5, 102.E6, 104.E1, 104.E2, 104.E3, 302.1, 303.2, 401.1, 600, 603.4, 605.1R1, 710.1R1, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 503.9, 503.9R1. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the list of graduating seniors. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Hoeger moved to appoint Mike Putz to the Greater Delaware County Community Foundation. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the FY26 Technology Services Contract with Keystone AEA. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the FY26 Services Contract with Keystone AEA. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the FY26 Transfer of State Funding Contract with Keystone AEA. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the school district Clinical Placement agreement with Upper Iowa University. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.
The Board discussed the following items:
Potential HR Sharing Opportunity with Maquoketa Valley CSD
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 6:52 p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 4-0.
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Matt Elliot, President Barbara L Bolsinger, District Administrative Assistant
