The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, August 10, 2026. President Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present: Matt Elliot, Brent Wessel, Brad Bockenstedt, Jeff Hoeger, & Tammy Kirby.
Directors Absent: None.
Also present: Superintendent Troy Osterhaus, Principal Patty Briggs, Principal Colton Sutton, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Director Kirby moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Wessel moved to recognize the following:
Baseball
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- IHSBCA All-District:
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-Honorable Mention: Keegan Stelken
Softball
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- 1A Northeast All-District Team: Rachel Eglseder, Faith Dugan, & McKenna Hoefer.
- IGCA All State Teams:
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-1st Team: Rachel Eglseder
-1st Team: Faith Dugan
-3rd Team: Mckenna Hoefer
-1A Coach of the Year: Taylor Huber
Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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- Minutes of Previous July 13, 2026 Meeting
- Bills
- Financial Reports
- Open Enrollments
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- West Delaware: K, 2nd Grade, & 4th Grade
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-Clayton Ridge/Iowa Virtual Academy: 4th Grade
-Starmont: Pre-K, 1st Grade, & 4th Grade
-Western Dubuque: K
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- Special Education Contracts
- Fundraisers
- Personnel Recommendations
- Resignations:
- New Hires:
- Justin Olind: Early Bird PE: $4,366.91
- Elise Bergan: FBLA Advisor: $1,521.25
Volunteer Coaches
-Spencer Staner: Football
-Kyler Cole: Cross Country
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- Annual Agreements
- 2026-2027 NICC Health Occupations Academy Contract
- 2026-2027 NICC Concurrent Enrollment Contract
- Annual Agreements
Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Visitors: Mika McCool & Nic Stelken.
Superintendent Osterhaus: Working with Administration on getting ready for the new school year. Going over the new laws & how they will be implemented this school year. Proud of the year our extracurricular activities had.
Principal Sutton: Extracurriculars continue to have a very successful year. Looking forward to having teachers & students back.
Principal Briggs: Teachers have been getting their rooms ready for the new school year. Finalizing how things will work and excited to have everyone back. Grandparents’ day will be October 9th.
Director Kirby moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies: 203, 206.03, 701.02, 701.03, 701.05, 704.02, 705.01, 705.01-R(1), 705.01-R(2), 705.04, 705.05, 706.04, 707.01, 708, 712, 201, 210.05, 401.01, 409.02, 501.15, 502.03, 503.01, 503.11, 503.11R1, 503.11R2, 507.02, 507.02E1, 507.02E3, 603.01, 603.03, 603.04, 603.06, 603.10, 604.10, 604.03, 604.03R1, 604.05, 605.04, 605.04E1, 605.8, 605.8R1, 607.01, 713, 804.05, 804.05E1, and 901. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the LP Bid from Three Rivers FS at $1.38 with a prepayment total being $19,811.28 minus the current credit of $5,524.38 for the 2026-2027 school year. Director Wessel seconded the movement. Director Bockenstedt abstained from voting due to conflict-of-interest Motion carried 4-0.
Director Kirby moved to appoint Diane Meyer, Kari Kintzle, Colton Sutton, Cathy Shaw, Laurie Wiskus, and Jill Lueken to the Reconsideration Committee. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the Preschool Handbook as presented. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the following items:
Construction/Building Project Updates
With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Wessel moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
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Edgewood-Colesburg CSD |
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August 10, 2026 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND: |
Amount |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 12,388.99 |
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Avive Solutions, Inc. |
subscription |
$ 399.98 |
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Bailey, Samantha |
fee |
$ 240.00 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 600.60 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
custodial supplies |
$ 1,705.00 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 171.10 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
water/sewer |
$ 1,941.48 |
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Clearfly |
services |
$ 143.50 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
services |
$ 143.00 |
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D & S PORTABLES, INC. |
rental |
$ 892.50 |
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Dean Family Chiropractic |
services |
$ 90.00 |
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DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES |
fee |
$ 600.00 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 583.24 |
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ELAN |
gasohol, supplies, tech, & travel |
$ 2,604.33 |
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EVANS CHIROPRACTIC |
services |
$ 120.00 |
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FranklinCovey Client Sales Inc. |
membership |
$ 5,750.00 |
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GAUL, JASON & REBECCA |
non-public transportation |
$ 434.21 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
diesel & gasohol |
$ 89.52 |
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Hodges, Joseph |
physical |
$ 120.00 |
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INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS |
equipment |
$ 715.00 |
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IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK |
services |
$ 1,221.50 |
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JENNA OR DARYL, ATKINSON |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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JTJ Solar LLC |
solar |
$ 1,870.26 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
services |
$ 17,115.80 |
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KLAREN, MATTHEW & RACHEL |
non-public transportation |
$ 868.43 |
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Lamiator.com |
supplies |
$ 243.24 |
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Meyer, Adam |
travel |
$ 54.43 |
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Napa Auto Parts |
parts |
$ 500.41 |
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Northeast Iowa Communit College Business & |
driver in-service |
$ 480.00 |
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Nutrien AG Solutions |
supplies |
$ 490.00 |
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OETC |
membership |
$ 75.00 |
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Payne, Melissa |
non-public transportation |
$ 434.21 |
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Penguin Random House LLC |
supplies |
$ 96.75 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 26.91 |
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SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC. |
supplies |
$ 261.62 |
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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY, THE |
paint |
$ 289.74 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
gasohol & diesel |
$ 3,058.62 |
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SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO. |
supplies |
$ 10.14 |
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SPERFSLAGE, CHRIS AND KARA |
non-public transportation |
$ 460.81 |
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STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
SE open enrollment |
$ 8,587.80 |
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Sunbelt Rentals |
rental |
$ 806.37 |
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THREE RIVERS FS CO. |
rental |
$ 35.00 |
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Three Rivers FS Company-Manchester |
rental |
$ 110.00 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
hot spots |
$ 218.95 |
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WOODS EDGE GOLF COURSE |
rental |
$ 690.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 67,813.44 |
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LOSST/SAVE FUND: |
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MILLER FLOORING |
flooring |
$ 15,583.40 |
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MM Mechanical |
repairs |
$ 13,738.32 |
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Tri-City Electric Company of Iowa |
door server |
$ 6,315.00 |
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
fee |
$ 600.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 36,236.72 |
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND: |
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BSN SPORTS |
footballs |
$ 982.79 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
fee |
$ 150.00 |
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CO-LINE |
basketball hoops |
$ 4,719.00 |
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DECKER SPORTING GOODS |
equipment |
$ 3,285.00 |
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DUFAULT PUBLISHING, INC. |
yearbooks |
$ 7,844.00 |
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ED-CO FOOTBALL |
cash bag |
$ 600.00 |
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ED-CO GENERAL FUND |
computer repair |
$ 567.95 |
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ED-CO VOLLEYBALL |
cash bag |
$ 300.00 |
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Edgewood Signs & Designs |
shirts |
$ 525.00 |
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ELAN |
travel, postage, membership, & supplies |
$ 3,306.74 |
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Happy Numbers, Inc. |
license |
$ 2,775.00 |
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Huber, Taylor |
supplies |
$ 20.35 |
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IATC, IOWA ASS'N of TRACK COACHES |
membership |
$ 60.00 |
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JACOBS, MICHAEL |
official |
$ 28.00 |
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Mystery Science |
membership |
$ 1,799.00 |
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OLIND, JUSTIN |
supplies |
$ 295.08 |
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One Step Company |
supplies |
$ 933.56 |
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RIVALS, INC. |
shirts & jerseys |
$ 1,422.86 |
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SHIMLEE |
banners |
$ 181.00 |
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SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO. |
supplies |
$ 271.25 |
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TRI-RIVERS CONFERENCE |
membership |
$ 575.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 30,641.58 |
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NUTRITION FUND: |
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Heartland Air Systems, LLC. |
meal planning |
$ 808.92 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING |
copier lease |
$ 1,471.65 |
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Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC |
HVAC Phase 2 |
$ 43,705.91 |
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OETC |
Adobe |
$ 2,425.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 47,602.56 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$ 183,103.22 |
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Matt Elliot, President Melissa Conner, Secretary
