The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the Edgewood Board Room, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Board President Matt Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present: Matt Elliot, Tammy Kirby, Jeff Hoeger, Brent Wessel, & Brad Bockenstedt
Directors absent: None.
Also Present: Superintendent Troy Osterhaus, Principal Colton Sutton, Principal Patty Briggs, & Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Director Kirby moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Wessel seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to recognize the following commendations:
Tri-Rivers Conference Art Show
2nd Best of Show:
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- Lauren Kirby (Oil Pastel)
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1st Place Participants:
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- Lauren Kirby (Mixed Media 2)
- Josie Diers (Design 3)
- Ella Beyer (Misc. Sculpture)
- Jenna Hamann (Digital Photography)
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2nd Place Participant:
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- Lauren Kirby (Acrylic)
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3rd Place Participants:
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- Rylee Atkinson (Hand-built Ceramics)
- Abigail Schilling (Design 3)
- Alexys Wessels (Digital Photography)
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Honorable Mention Participants:
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- Kalyssa Reimer (Design 3)
- Addison Schmelzer (Digital Photography)
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Drake Relays
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- Shot Put: Kendall Wittman
- High Jump: Lilee Boriskey
- 4 X 100: Rylee Atkinson, Lilee Boriskey, Kaitlyn Hahn, & Faith Dugan
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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- Minutes of Previous April 13, 2026 Meeting
- Bills
- Financial Reports
- Open Enrollments
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-Starmont: 5th Grade
-West Delaware: K
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- Special Education Contracts
- Fundraisers
- Personnel Recommendations
- New Hire
- Keely Post: Secondary Family & Consumer Science Teacher & FCCLA Advisor
- Cheri Meisner-Summer Custodial
- Resignations
- Jenny Thier: JH Fundraising
- Jenny Thier: BLT/Lead Teacher
- Kaylyn LeGrand: JH Speech, Group, & Individual Speech
- Haley Mostaert: Secondary Science Teacher
- Salary Reclassification:
- Abigail Flint: MA
- Emily Streicher: MA
- Volunteer
- Audrie Helmrichs-JH Softball
- New Hire
- Annual Agreements
- Alternative High School with NICC
- GASB 75 Service Agreement
- Annual Agreements
Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Visitors: None.
Principal Briggs: Finishing up the end of year with lots of activities. Thank you to everyone that played a part in Teacher Appreciation Week.
Principal Sutton: Community Service Day was a huge success. Ms. Darnell did a great job planning. It is a busy and exciting time in the building this year as we finish.
Superintendent Osterhaus: Teacher Appreciation Week was a success.
Director Wessel: A lot of good applicants for the Scholarships.
Director Kirby: Thank you to our administration team on a great year.
Director Elliot: The year went quick and smooth.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the 2026-2027 Course Registration Handbook. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the 2026-2027 sharing agreements for Superintendent, SBO, HR Director, & Operations Management with Maquoketa Valley and Transportation Director with Central. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the 2026-2027 increase in wages for the Administrative Staff at an increase of 4.15% and total package cost $27,849.51. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve Alex Hanna-Activities Director stipend to be $10,000.00. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Wessel moved to approve the second reading of board policies: 102, 102.R1, 102.E1, 102.E2, 102.E3, 102.E4, 102.E5, 102.E6, 710.01.R1, 710.01.E1, 710.01E2, & 400-406.4. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the list of graduating seniors. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to appoint Mike Putz to the Greater Delaware County Community Foundation. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the FY27 Transfer of State Funding Contract with Keystone AEA. Director Wessel seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the following 2026-2027 Fees:
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26-27 |
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Registration Fees |
JK-6 |
$100.00 |
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7th-12th |
$115.00 |
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Instrument Fee |
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$50.00 |
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Percussion Fee |
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$25.00 |
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Athletic Pass |
PK-12th |
$90.00 |
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Adult |
$120.00 |
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Computer Deposit (Optional) |
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$90.00 |
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Preschool |
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$200 |
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the Joint Representation & Conflict Waiver for Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the following items:
Graduation Commencement Ceremony, Sunday, May 17, 2026
Date for June Board Meeting will be Thursday, June 11th at 4pm in Colesburg
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 6:46 p.m. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
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Edgewood-Colesburg CSD |
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May 12, 2026 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND: |
Amount |
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ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS |
fee |
$ 143.10 |
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AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C. |
legal services |
$ 378.00 |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 10,838.52 |
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APPLE FINANCIAL SERVICES |
repairs |
$ 567.95 |
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ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY |
parts |
$ 77.43 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 591.00 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
supplies |
$ 2,632.00 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 589.10 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
water/sewer |
$ 4,031.35 |
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Clearfly |
services |
$ 143.13 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
services |
$ 143.00 |
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DECKER EQUIPMENT |
supplies |
$ 265.58 |
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DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. |
medicaid |
$ 1,780.74 |
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DYERSVILLE COMMERCIAL |
publication |
$ 548.02 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 297.96 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
publication |
$ 209.04 |
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ELAN |
postage, supplies, fees, travel, & gasohol |
$ 7,076.07 |
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FOLLETT SCHOOL SOLUTIONS INC. |
library books |
$ 413.12 |
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HERFF JONES, INC. |
supplies |
$ 816.65 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
gasohol |
$ 41.44 |
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HOLTHAUS, JOE |
DOT physical |
$ 120.00 |
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IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK |
services |
$ 610.75 |
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JTJ Solar LLC |
solar |
$ 1,825.80 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 167.31 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
services |
$ 23,214.28 |
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LYNCH ROOFING & SIDING INC. |
repairs |
$ 630.00 |
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MACKIN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES |
library books |
$ 338.26 |
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MAQUOKETA VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL |
shared positions |
$ 66,925.13 |
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MEDICAL ENTERPRISES |
supplies |
$ 35.00 |
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Meisner Outdoor Maintenance |
services |
$ 300.00 |
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Napa Auto Parts |
parts |
$ 67.96 |
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Nyemaster Goode, P.C. |
legal services |
$ 610.00 |
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PALMER HARDWARE INC. |
supplies |
$ 593.97 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 135.09 |
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RelayHub, LLC |
medicaid |
$ 179.59 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
gasohol & Farm Diesel |
$ 2,856.83 |
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Supreme Green Lawn & Landscape |
services |
$ 2,709.00 |
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Sutton, Colton |
membership |
$ 615.00 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
hot spots |
$ 218.95 |
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Fund Total |
$ 133,736.12 |
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LOSST/SAVE FUND: |
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GeoComm |
school safety subscription |
$ 1,423.33 |
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DEBT SERVICE FUND: |
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
Principal & Interest |
$ 619,790.63 |
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND: |
Amount |
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ALBURNETT CSD |
entry fee & travel |
$ 1,052.91 |
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BECKMAN HIGH SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 335.00 |
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Big Inning, Inc. |
equipment |
$ 1,398.89 |
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BLOOMS |
supplies |
$ 6.50 |
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CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO. |
supplies |
$ 143.67 |
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CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 250.00 |
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CLAYTON RIDGE CSD |
entry fee |
$ 155.00 |
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DUFAULT PUBLISHING, INC. |
yearbooks |
$ 1,171.00 |
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ED-CO BASEBALL Petty Cash |
cash bag |
$ 100.00 |
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ED-CO FFA Petty Cash |
cash bag |
$ 300.00 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 56.37 |
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ELAN |
license, certificates, subscription, supplies, & fees |
$ 6,468.69 |
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HERFF JONES, INC. |
supplies |
$ 1,327.50 |
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Independence JR/SR High School |
entry fee |
$ 340.00 |
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IOWA FBLA |
travel & registration |
$ 742.50 |
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IOWA FCCLA |
registration |
$ 260.00 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 117.43 |
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KING, TOM |
official |
$ 286.89 |
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LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
entry fee |
$ 300.00 |
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MAQUOKETA VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 115.00 |
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MFL-MARMAC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
entry fee |
$ 300.00 |
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MINNTEX CITRUS |
supplies |
$ 3,225.00 |
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MITCHELL, BRUCE |
official |
$ 155.74 |
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MONTICELLO COMM. SCHOOL DIST. |
entry fee |
$ 255.00 |
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NORTH CEDAR CSD |
entry fee |
$ 50.00 |
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Physical Therapy Solutions |
services |
$ 150.00 |
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POSTVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 120.00 |
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Riddell All American Sports Corp |
equipment |
$ 840.00 |
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STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 90.00 |
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WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 300.00 |
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WEST MUSIC CO. |
supplies |
$ 90.76 |
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WOODS EDGE GOLF COURSE |
catering |
$ 375.17 |
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Zietlow, John |
official |
$ 191.15 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 21,070.17 |
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SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND |
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Atlantic Coca-Cola |
ala carte |
$ 501.76 |
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EMS DETERGENT SERVICES |
supplies |
$ 139.85 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
hot lunch |
$ 14.97 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC |
hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee |
$ 16,044.68 |
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Pedretti, Mandi |
hot lunch |
$ 3.98 |
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PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY |
milk |
$ 3,497.81 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 20,203.05 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING |
copier lease |
$ 1,471.65 |
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Lifeline Audio Video Technologies |
stage sound system |
$ 32,472.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 33,943.65 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$ 830,166.95 |
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Matt Elliot, President Melissa Conner, Board Secretary
