The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, June 20, 2022. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Directors Present: Dan Venteicher, Tammy Kirby, Matt Elliot, Jeff Hoeger, & Brad Bockenstedt.
Directors Absent: None.
Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch, Principal Dawn Voss, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Visitors: Alex Hanna, Nic Stelken, Josh Demmer, Lizzie Edens, & James Rochford.
President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.
Director Kirby moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to recognize the following:
Boys State Golf-Jack Wiskus
State track:
Shot Put - Annie Hoffmann and Sophia Wilson
Long Jump, 200 M & 100 M - Ella Aulwes
4 x 800 - Landin & Nathan Carter, Konnor & Korey Putz
2nd Place-4 x 200 M - Colin Harris, Mason Ashline, Ike Jones, Ian Miller
High Jump - Kelsey Hansel
4 x 100 M - Colin Harris, Chase Kirby, Ike Jones, Ian Miller
Sprint Medley - Ike Jones, Ian Miller, Colin Harris, Mason Ashline
Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
James Rochford presented on the EMC Insurance renewal.
New Business:
The following bids were presented to the board for the HVAC Project:
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Contractor |
Bid Security Enclosed: |
Received Addendum #1 & #2 |
Base Bid Amount: |
Bid Alternate #1 |
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Portzen Construction |
Yes |
Yes |
$865,000.00 |
Add $56,000.00 |
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Tricon Construction |
Yes |
Yes |
$894,000.00 |
Add $46,000.00 |
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Loecke Building |
Yes |
Yes |
$841,000.00 |
Add $42,400.00 |
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Bowker Mechanical |
Yes |
Yes |
$789,000.00 |
Add $55,000.00 |
Director Hoeger moved to accept the bid from Bowker Mechanical in the amount of $789,000.00 and the Bid Alternate Bid of $55,000.00. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Director Elliot abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. Motion Carried 4-0.
James Rochford presented on the EMC Insurance renewal.
Director Elliot moved to approve the EMC Insurance renewal for the 2022-2023 year. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Elliot moved to approve Nolte, Cornman, & Johnson, P.C. Three Year Audit Agreement. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the transfer of $229,639.38 from the SAVE/LOSST account to the PPEL account. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The following milk bids for the 2022-2023 school year were received from the following:
Milk Anderson-Erickson Dairy Prairie Farms
1/2 pint, skim white milk .3130 per carton .3000 per carton
½ pint, skim chocolate milk .3330 per carton .3210 per carton
½ pint, 1% white milk .3280 per carton .3120 per carton
1 gallon, 1% white milk 4.7530 per gallon 4.40 per gallon
½ & ½ 2.33 per quart 2.25 per quart
Director Kirby moved to accept the milk bids from Prairie Farms for the 2022-2023 School Year. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The following bread bids for the 2022-2023 school year were received from the following:
Bread Bimbo Bakery
51% whole grain sandwich bread 22 slices @ 3.14
51% whole grain hot dog buns 16 per pkg @ 4.47
51% large whole grain hamburger buns 12 per pkg @ 3.36
51% whole grain dinner rolls 12 rolls per pkg @ 2.03
51% whole grain English muffins 12 per pkg. @ 3.03
51% whole grain hoagie buns 24 per pkg @ 6.70
Director Elliot moved to approve the Bimbo Bakery Bid. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the Legislative Resolutions.
The Board discussed building projects.
The Board discussed the Bond Referendum.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the Safety Plan. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
There were no change orders at this time.
Director Kirby moved to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT PROGRAM FOR LICENSED TEACHING STAFF
WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.8, the Board is authorized to make rules for its
own government and that of the directors, officers, employees, teachers, and pupils; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.12, the “board may approve...reimbursement
for tuition paid by licensed school employees for courses approved by the board”; and
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa, including the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School
District, is experiencing a teacher shortage such that it has become difficult to fill and maintain the number of properly licensed staff to meet the teaching needs of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School
District finds it to be in the best interests of the District to offer a program to existing and new
licensed teaching staff that will assist in payments on student loans taken by those staff members to pay for the cost of obtaining an education degree from an accredited institution of higher education; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of this program is to reduce staff turnover, encourage
retention of existing staff, and provide an incentive to new applicants to help ensure that the
District can maintain its mission of providing a high-quality education to its students. Teachers
are at the core of this mission and it is essential that the District remain competitive in the recruiting and retention of staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT:
1. The Board hereby authorizes and approves the Superintendent to create and
facilitate a student loan payment program for licensed teaching staff that may include up to a $50.00 per month payment per staff member to an educational institution or loan provider for documented payments made by or on behalf of that staff member in the course of obtaining an education degree from an accredited institution of higher education. These payments may be discontinued at any time based upon the financial condition of the District or for any other reason deemed sufficient by the Board. The Superintendent is authorized to seek out the assistance of a third-party provider to facilitate this program, with any agreement to be authorized by the Board.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June 2022,
Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the agreement with Peanut Butter, Inc. for Student-Loan Forgiveness. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING STUDENT TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR LICENSED TEACHING STAFF
WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.8, the Board is authorized to make rules for its
own government and that of the directors, officers, employees, teachers, and pupils; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Iowa Code § 279.12, the “board may approve...reimbursement
for tuition paid by licensed school employees for courses approved by the board”; and
WHEREAS, the State of Iowa, including the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School
District, is experiencing a teacher shortage such that it has become difficult to fill and maintain the number of properly licensed staff to meet the teaching needs of the District; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School
District finds it to be in the best interests of the District to offer a program to existing and new
licensed teaching staff that will assist in paying tuition to accredited higher education institutions
in the furtherance of training, licensure, and/or certification in areas of high need for the School
District; and
WHEREAS, the public purpose of this program is to reduce staff turnover, encourage
retention of existing staff, fill high-need teacher shortage areas within the District, and provide an incentive to new applicants to help ensure that the District can maintain its mission of providing a high-quality education to its students. Teachers are at the core of this mission and it is essential that the District remain competitive in the recruiting and retention of staff as well as fill high-need instructional areas for which shortages exist.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
EDGEWOOD-COLESBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT:
1. The Board hereby authorizes and approves the Superintendent to create and
facilitate a tuition reimbursement program for licensed teaching staff that may include actual
tuition costs not to exceed $5,000 (five thousand) towards completion of accredited higher
education credits that lead to additional training, licensure, and/or endorsement in a high need area for the school district. Credit will be reimbursed at no more than $500 per credit hour.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of June, 2022,
Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the agreement with Kluesner in the amount of $10,645.66 for Asphalt Repair & Maintenance. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Bockenstedt moved to approve the intent to share Girls’ Wrestling with East Buchanan for the 2022-2023 Season. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed Transportation Director Salary & Benefits.
Director Elliot moved to approve the Audit Extension letter for the FY22 Audit until September 28, 2022. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve Deron Hakert for Secondary Science Position at Step 16, BA +8. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Superintendent Busch: Working on dates for Matt Gillespie to meet in a public form regarding the Bond. Working on getting interviews set up for our open positions. Been communicating with the Tri-Rivers Conference about shortages in multiple areas. Through a process organized by Rural School Advocates of Iowa, we were awarded the Teacher & Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program grant. We applied for one teacher and one paraeducator. We had six staff members attend the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) Workshop in St. Charles. Still working on trying to get a possible crosswalk at Washington & HWY 3.
Director Hoeger: Congratulations to the students recognized in the commendations. Thank you to the teachers that came to Commencement.
Director Kirby moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Approve minutes of May 16, 2022 meetings
b. List of Expenditures and Financial Reports
c. Open Enrollment
IN:
West Delaware: JK/K: 5
Western Dubuque: K-1
d. Special Education Contracts
e. Fundraisers
-FBLA: Edgewood Rodeo Days
f. Personnel
i. Resignations
-Jeff Harbaugh Transportation Director as of September 15
-Mackenzie Helgemoe-Assistant HS Track
-Holly Wille-HS Teacher
-Jodi Ehlers-HS Teacher & FBLA Advisor
-Carmen Wille- HS Teacher & FFA Advisor
-Matthew Beatty-JH Boys Track
-Sara Friedmann-Custodian
ii. New Hires
-Carston Calderwood-Prom Advisor
-Dawn Askeland-Mentor
-Eileen Bergan-JH Volleyball & JH Boys Track
-Matthew Beatty- Assistant HS Track & JH Football
-Hanna Wall-Assistant Large Group Speech
-Lizzie Edens-Assistant Individual Speech
-Megan Johnson-Mentor (Abigail Flint)
-Lonnie Ellis-Custodian
iii. Contract Adjustments
-Eden Gaul-moving to MA, Step 11
-Andrea Friedley-Degreed Aide
iv. Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors
g. Annual Contracts/Agreements
-Read 180 Agreement
-Leader In Me Agreement
Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
Director Elliot moved to go into Closed Session: Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation at 7:32 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Roll Call: Ayes: Bockenstedt, Hoeger, Elliot, Kirby, & Venteicher. Nays: None. Motion carried 5-0.
The board came back into open session at 7:58 p.m.
Director Elliot moved to approve a 2% increase for the Superintendent Contract for the 2022-2023 school year. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Elliot moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
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Edgewood-Colesburg CSD |
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June 20, 2022 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND: |
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ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS |
fee |
$ 262.60 |
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AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C. |
legal services |
$ 621.00 |
|
ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 6,942.89 |
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AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267 |
repairs |
$ 189.00 |
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ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY |
parts |
$ 16.49 |
|
AULWES, JESS |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
|
B & H PHOTO |
supplies |
$ 79.00 |
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Bakey, Shawn & Jill |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 525.21 |
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BLACK HILLS/MSC50505 |
heating |
$ 2,603.30 |
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Bob's Lawn Care |
services |
$ 690.00 |
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Capital One(Walmart) |
supplies |
$ 94.57 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
supplies |
$ 4,073.61 |
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CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
open enrollment |
$ 3,694.44 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 611.90 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
water/sewer |
$ 666.39 |
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CLARK, CHERI |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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CLAYTON RIDGE CSD |
open enrollment |
$ 18,472.22 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
internet |
$ 60.00 |
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D & S PORTABLES, INC. |
rental |
$ 940.00 |
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DAVIS, DONALD |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. |
medicaid |
$ 16,421.48 |
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Dinan, Lenna |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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DRIPS, TANYA |
computer deposit |
$ 71.80 |
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ED-CO NUTRITION |
computer deposit |
$ 22.10 |
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Edgewood Auto & Tire |
towing |
$ 405.00 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 267.62 |
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EDGEWOOD OIL, Inc. |
supplies |
$ 179.40 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
publications |
$ 564.66 |
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ELAN |
gasohol, supplies, postage |
$ 6,002.31 |
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EVERETT'S AUTO PARTS |
supplies |
$ 62.48 |
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Friedmann, Sara |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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GAUL, MATT |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Gaul, Nathaniel |
supplies |
$ 65.28 |
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GOLDSMITH, WENDY |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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GUTTENBERG MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL |
services |
$ 598.62 |
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HANSEL, BRAD & DEANNA |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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HARBAUGH, Jefferson |
uniform allowance |
$ 200.00 |
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HOFFMAN, ANNETTE |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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HOGLUND BUS CO., INC. |
parts |
$ 16.09 |
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Hummel, Brian & Tami |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK |
network services |
$ 429.53 |
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JONES, JIM OR KAY |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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JTJ Solar LLC |
services |
$ 1,771.63 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 355.61 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
workbooks, services, & sharing agreements |
$ 42,350.41 |
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Kloser, Terry & Alta |
computer deposit |
$ 71.15 |
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LUBBEN, JUSTIN OR SHELLY |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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LUBBEN, TAMI |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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MALAUSKY, DAVID |
supplies |
$ 1,782.02 |
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MAQUOKETA VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL |
open enrollment |
$ 3,694.44 |
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MARC/ MID-AMERICAN RES. CHEM. CORP. |
supplies |
$ 712.09 |
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MATT, LORAS |
mowing |
$ 345.00 |
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McCOOL, ROBIN |
mileage |
$ 21.60 |
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Midwest Property Services |
mowing |
$ 1,425.00 |
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MORRIS, JULIE |
computer deposit |
$ 150.00 |
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Mr. Lock & Key |
supplies |
$ 84.45 |
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Nutrien AG Solutions |
supplies |
$ 343.15 |
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OPENING SPECIALISTS, INC. |
supplies |
$ 63.18 |
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Phelps, David & Cassie |
computer deposit |
$ 50.00 |
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Phelps, James |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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PRIEM, AMY |
travel |
$ 37.18 |
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PUTZ, BILLIE |
computer deposit |
$ 225.00 |
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PUTZ, STEVE |
computer deposit |
$ 150.00 |
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QUILL CORPORATION |
supplies |
$ 114.10 |
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RAUSCH-PAUTSCH, MISTY |
computer deposit |
$ 50.00 |
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REZENDE, PATRICIA |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Rowcliffe, Al |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Ryan, Danielle |
computer deposit |
$ 150.00 |
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SADLER POWER TRAIN |
parts |
$ 138.01 |
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SCHAEFERS, BRENDA |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Schilling, Bob & Peggy |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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SCHULTE, KATTIE |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Sew Easy Designs |
supplies |
$ 549.00 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
gasohol |
$ 803.60 |
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SPERFSLAGE-GEORGE, Karen |
supplies |
$ 47.44 |
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STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
open enrollment |
$ 29,555.56 |
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Steger, Doug & Heather |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Steger, Julie |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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SULLIVAN, TOM |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Thein, Josh |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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THREE RIVERS FS CO. |
LP Gas |
$ 1,040.43 |
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TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC |
medicaid |
$ 287.91 |
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Time Management Systems |
fee |
$ 353.00 |
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U.S. POST OFFICE |
rental |
$ 204.00 |
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Vorwald, Ken & Lynne |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Voss, Doug & Amanda |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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WESSEL, AMY or TOM |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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WEST MUSIC CO. |
resale & repairs |
$ 1,123.07 |
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WILSON, AMY |
computer deposit |
$ 59.95 |
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WINDSTREAM |
telephone services |
$ 870.22 |
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Wiskus, Jason |
computer deposit |
$ 75.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 156,927.19 |
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LOSST/SAVE FUND: |
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Demmer Architecture |
services |
$ 50,400.00 |
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MM Mechanical |
repairs |
$ 2,265.00 |
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RAPIDS REPRODUCTIONS, INC. |
services |
$ 1,069.61 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 53,734.61 |
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DEBT SERVICE FUND: |
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
borrowing |
$ 229,639.38 |
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ACTIVITY FUND: |
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BLOOMS |
flowers |
$ 229.73 |
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Chad Brown TNTS Basketball Development |
fees |
$ 115.00 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
fees |
$ 150.00 |
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COMFORT INN & SUITES-DES MOINES, IA |
travel |
$ 2,916.48 |
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CRAFT-COCHRAN, Inc. |
shirts |
$ 100.00 |
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DELAWARE CO. EXT. OPERATING AC |
supplies |
$ 230.00 |
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EDGEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
fees |
$ 200.00 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 17.98 |
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ELAN |
supplies, fees, & travel |
$ 5,988.72 |
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FISH SHACK |
supplies |
$ 175.00 |
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HERITAGE PRINTING COMPANY |
supplies |
$ 760.00 |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
supplies |
$ 180.04 |
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MONTICELLO SPORTS |
supplies |
$ 80.00 |
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S-F ELITE BASKETBALL |
fees |
$ 60.00 |
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Schroeder Baseball |
baseballs |
$ 712.00 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
supplies |
$ 119.40 |
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WUBBENA, BRAD |
supplies |
$ 510.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 12,544.35 |
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NUTRITION FUND: |
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BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC |
hot lunch bread |
$ 470.33 |
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Burns, Marnie |
lunch refund |
$ 1.45 |
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CLARK, CHERI |
lunch refund |
$ 8.60 |
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EDGEWOOD LOCKER |
hot lunch |
$ 338.32 |
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FAREWAY STORES |
hot lunch |
$ 58.34 |
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GOLDSMITH, WENDY |
lunch refund |
$ 83.05 |
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HANSEL, BRAD & DEANNA |
lunch refund |
$ 121.40 |
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Hill Country C.S. LLC |
hot lunch |
$ 49.87 |
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JONES, JIM OR KAY |
lunch refund |
$ 17.80 |
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Kuehl, Kevin or Elisa |
lunch refund |
$ 8.80 |
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LUBBEN, JUSTIN OR SHELLY |
lunch refund |
$ 8.45 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC |
hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee |
$ 9,837.46 |
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MORRIS, JULIE |
lunch refund |
$ 4.50 |
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NIES, TONYA |
lunch refund |
$ 41.60 |
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PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY |
milk |
$ 3,773.75 |
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PUTZ, BILLIE |
lunch refund |
$ 12.15 |
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RAPIDS |
supplies |
$ 8.73 |
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RAUSCH-PAUTSCH, MISTY |
lunch refund |
$ 2.95 |
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SLIGHT, MAKENNA |
lunch refund |
$ 29.79 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 14,877.34 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING |
copier lease |
$ 1,292.99 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$469,015.86 |
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_____________________________ ___________________________
Dan Venteicher, President Melissa Conner, Secretary
