Minutes-2023.05.16 Regular Meeting

              The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met in regular session in the Edgewood Board Room, on Monday, May 15, 2023. President Venteicher called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

              Directors Present: Tammy Kirby, Jeff Hoeger, Brad Bockenstedt, Dan Venteicher, and Matt Elliot. 

Directors Absent: None.

Also present: Superintendent Rob Busch, Principal Dawn Voss, Principal Patty Briggs, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.

Visitors: Cody Schmelzer, Elise Kaiser, Alex Hanna, Nic Stelken, Eileen Bergan, Josh Demmer, Jeremy Zehr, Rachel Bottelman, & Dave Hoeger.

              President Venteicher welcomed our visitors.

              Director Kirby moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.         

New Business:

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Budget Amendment for the 2022-2023 Budget. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the second reading of Board Policies:401.3, 403.4, 501.15, 506.1-506.1E9, 711.2R1, 711.7, 711.9-711.11, 800-804.7R1. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Elliot appointed Mike Putz to the Greater Delaware County Community Foundation. Director Bockenstedt seconded the appointment. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the following 2023-2024 fees:

 

 

 

23-24

Registration Fees

JK-6

$100.00

 

7th-12th

$115.00

Breakfast

PK-12

$1.60

 

Adults

$2.10

Lunch

PK-6

$2.40

 

7th-12th

$2.60

 

Adults

$4.85

Athletic Pass

PK-12th

$80.00

 

Adult

$110.00

Computer Deposit

(Optional)

 

$85.00

Preschool

 

$200

 

              Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.

 

              The Board discussed Building Projects.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Asbestos Removal Proposal from Advanced Environmental for $26,150.00. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Coca-Cola Atlantic Bottling Company Agreement. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the 2023-24 Transportation Director Salary to be $58,320.00 & $10,037.00 towards insurance. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              First reading of Board Policies: 200.4, 210.5, 401.5R1, 403.3R1, 403.3E1, 407.2, 410.2, 501.2, 503.1R1, 504.5R1, 505.8, 604.2, 604.6, 701.2, 705.2, 705.3, 708, 711.5, 900-907.1, & 911.1 were duly noted.

 

              Director Elliot moved to approve the Kluesner Proposal for Parking Lot Striping at the Elementary South Parking lot in the amount of $1,546.65. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve Superintendent Vacation/Personal Leave Payout at the per diem rate of $478.74 per day up to ten days. Director Bockenstedt seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.

 

              The board discussed Practice/Activity Shuttles.

 

              Director Bockenstedt left at 6:46 p.m.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the date change for the June meeting to Monday, June 26th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Edgewood Board Room. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Director Kirby moved to approve the Event Supervisor wage to be $20 per hour. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              Board Member Elliot introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION APPOINTING UMB Bank, N.A. OF West Des Moines, Iowa TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME" and moved its adoption.  Board Member Kirby seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was, Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger.

Nays: None.

The President declared the Resolution adopted.

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              Board Member Hoeger moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Kirby seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the vote was, Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger. Nays: None.

The President declared the motion adopted.

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              Board Member Kirby moved that the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Hoeger seconded the motion. The roll was called, and the vote was, Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger. Nays: None.

 The President declared the motion adopted.

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              Board Member Elliot introduced the following Resolution entitled "Resolution amending the resolution Authorizing THE ISSUANCE OF not to exceed $9,345,000 general obligation school bondS, SERIES 2023, AND LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF," and moved its adoption. Board Member Kirby seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called, and the vote was: Ayes: Venteicher, Kirby, Elliot, & Hoeger. Nays: None.

The President declared the Resolution adopted.

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RESOLUTION APPOINTING UMB Bank, N.A. OF West Des Moines, Iowa, TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME

              WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code chapter 75, $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, dated the date of delivery, have been sold and action should now be taken to provide for the maintenance of records, registration of Bonds and payment of principal and interest in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; and

              WHEREAS, this Board has deemed that the services offered by UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, are necessary for compliance with rules, regulations, and requirements governing the registration, transfer, and payment of registered Bonds; and

              WHEREAS, a Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement (hereafter "Agreement") has been prepared and is deemed suitable for the purpose:

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE Board of Directors OF THE Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District IN THE COUNTIES OF Clayton and Delaware, STATE OF IOWA:

Section 1. That UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, is appointed to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent in connection with the issuance of $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, dated the date of delivery.

Section 2. That the Agreement with UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa, is approved and that the President and Secretary of the School Board are authorized to sign the Agreement on behalf of the School District.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of May, 2023.

Director Elliot moved to approve the Plans, Specs, & Request for Bid for the Ed-Co CSD Jr./Sr. High School Addition & Renovation Project. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Director Hoeger moved to approve the Payout of Teacher Sick Leave at the Classified Rate of $10 per day. Motion died for lack of second.

 

Director Elliot moved to table the Payout of Teacher Sick Leave. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

Principal Briggs: Completed FAST Testing and Reviewing goals. May 30th will be JK Field Day. Leadership Day went well. May 31st will be the Step Up Day.     

 

Principal Voss: Working on setting up meetings with the Leadership Teams. Shout out to Jenny Lange and NHS for a successful Community Service Day.

 

              Superintendent Busch:  Thank you to Alex Hanna and all the Volunteers for helping with the Track meets. I would not recommend moving forward with the Mentoring program for next year. I appreciate everyone's efforts in having a successful year.

 

Director Kirby: District Track went very smooth. Shout out to Carston & Kari on a successful 5-12 concert. They have the program headed in the right direction.

 

              Director Hoeger moved to approve the Consent Agenda.

      a.     Approve minutes of April 17 & May 2, 2023 Meetings

b.     List of Expenditures and Financial Reports

c.     Open Enrollment

                       2023-2024

IN:

-Clayton Ridge-K (4)

-Starmont-K

-West Delaware-5th & 9th

d.     Special Education Contracts

e.     Fundraisers

f.     Personnel  

i.            Resignations

ii.           New Hires

                             -Jesse Lau-Custodian

                             -Dawn Voss-FBLA Advisor

                             -Kaydian Davis-FBLA Advisor

              Teacher Leadership Members

-Eden Gaul-Instructional Coach

-Alex Hanna-Lead Learner

-Jenny Lange-Lead Learner

-Aaron Hamann-Lead Learner

-Melissa Meyer-Lead Learner

-Jennifer Their-Lead Learner

-Diane Meyer-Lead Learner

Dawn Askeland-Lead Learner

-Adrianna Allen-Lead Learner

-Hayle Kruse-Lead Learner

-Amy Priem-Lead Learner

-Robin McCool-Lead Learner

-Karen George-Student Success Leader

-Amy Priem-Mentor

-Eden Gaul-Mentor

-Megan Johnson-Mentor

-Melissa Meyer-Mentor

iii.          Contract Adjustments

                             -Jennifer Thier-MA +16, Step 10

                             -Kaydian Davis-MA, Step 4

iv.          Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors

                                g.        Annual Contracts/Agreements/Plans

                                                          -In House Mowing

                                                          -Turnitin Agreement

 

              Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

              With no further business to come before the board for consideration at this time, Director Hoeger moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m. Director Elliot seconded the movement. Motion carried 4-0.

 

 

Edgewood-Colesburg CSD

May 15, 2023 Listing of Expenditures

GENERAL FUND:

   

A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC

rental fee

 $               120.00

ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS

fee

 $               143.10

AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C.

legal services

 $               175.00

ALLIANT ENERGY

electricity

 $            4,555.69

BARD CONCRETE

rock

 $               159.34

BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC.

garbage collection

 $               598.50

BLACK HILLS/MSC50505

heating

 $            3,877.28

Bob's Lawn Care

services

 $            2,225.00

BUSCH, ROB

gasohol

 $                   9.00

Camp Powersports-NAPA

parts

 $                 41.64

Capital One(Walmart)

supplies

 $                 91.65

CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS

supplies

 $            1,097.81

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO.

supplies

 $               234.42

CITY OF COLESBURG

water/sewer

 $               648.29

CITY OF EDGEWOOD

water/sewer

 $               652.26

CLAYTON RIDGE CSD

equipment

 $            1,000.00

COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES

internet

 $               242.00

CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP.

supplies

 $            2,323.43

D & S PORTABLES, INC.

rental fee

 $               675.00

EDGEWOOD EVENT CENTER & CATERING

supplies

 $               125.00

EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY

supplies

 $               268.73

ELAN

postage, gasohol, supplies, & fees

 $            1,176.61

Evans, Rhys

services

 $               100.00

Hill Country C.S. LLC

gasohol

 $               106.57

IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK

services

 $               429.01

J.W. PEPPER AND SON, INC.

music

 $               208.31

KARL'S GROCERY

supplies

 $               255.64

KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY

services & supplies

 $            7,179.87

Midwest Property Services

mowing

 $            1,425.00

MONTICELLO SPORTS

supplies

 $                 30.00

QUILL CORPORATION

supplies

 $               270.71

Schmitz Janitorial Supply

supplies

 $               243.85

SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE

diesel & gasohol

 $            2,807.65

STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL

open enrollment

 $         26,690.78

STRAWBERRY BUILDING SUPPLY

supplies

 $               636.51

Superior Technology Services, LLC

services

 $                 95.00

SWALES PRECAST INC.

services

 $               500.00

TEGELER, LINDA

supplies

 $               146.56

THREE RIVERS FS CO.

gasohol

 $            1,803.50

Three Rivers FS Company-Manchester

supplies

 $               107.10

Time Management Systems

fee

 $               353.00

U.S.  CELLULAR

hot spots

 $               217.45

UPS

postage

 $                 15.07

Ventris Learning

supplies

 $                 90.00

WEST MUSIC CO.

music

 $               380.71

Fund Total:

 

 $         64,532.04

     

LOSST/SAVE FUND:

   

Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc.

services

 $            3,200.00

     
     

STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND:        

   

ACCENT LASER SERVICE, INC.

supplies

 $               179.90

ALBURNETT CSD

entry fee

 $               200.00

ASPi SOLUTIONS, Inc.

entry fee

 $                 78.00

Atlantic Coca-Cola

vending machines

 $               129.98

AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA

supplies

 $               159.00

BLOOMS

supplies

 $                 12.75

Boriskey, Kerra

supplies

 $               184.03

Capital One(Walmart)

supplies

 $               185.00

CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL

entry fee

 $               170.00

CENTRAL CITY COMM. SCHOOL

entry fee

 $               315.00

CLAYTON RIDGE CSD

entry fee

 $               190.00

EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY

supplies

 $                 76.96

ELAN

supplies

 $            1,342.02

FBLA/PBL

registration

 $               693.00

FUSION DANCEWORKS

registration

 $               360.00

Graphic Edge LLC, The

supplies

 $               101.00

GUTTENBERG GOLF COURSE

entry fee

 $                 60.00

Hart Ridge Golf Course

entry fee

 $               120.00

Independence JR/SR High School

entry fee

 $               190.00

IOWA FBLA

registration fees

 $            1,618.93

IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION

registration fees

 $               185.00

JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL

entry fee

 $                 90.00

KARL'S GROCERY

supplies

 $                 17.37

KING, TOM

services

 $               242.86

LISBON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

entry fee

 $               200.00

MAQUOKETA VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL

entry fee

 $                 85.00

MATT McMANUS IMPACT, LLC

supplies

 $               100.00

MEADOWVIEW GOLF COURSE

entry fee

 $                 60.00

MFL-MARMAC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

entry fee

 $               160.00

MIDWEST VOLLEYBALL WAREHOUSE

carts

 $               386.63

MINNTEX CITRUS

supplies

 $            2,219.40

MITCHELL, BRUCE

services

 $               141.43

MONTICELLO COMM. SCHOOL DIST.

entry fee

 $               160.00

MONTICELLO GOLF CLUB

entry fee

 $                 75.00

MONTICELLO SPORTS

equipment

 $            1,903.50

PHYSCIAL THERAPY SOLUTIONS

entry fee

 $               150.00

POSTVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

entry fee

 $                 60.00

SOUTHWESTERN TRAVEL GROUP

travel

 $            2,282.72

STARMONT COMMUNITY SCHOOL

entry fee

 $                 80.00

THURN, GAVIN

mail carrier

 $                 90.00

Voss, Dawn

supplies

 $                 48.00

WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL

entry fee

 $               300.00

Wieneke, Jenna

supplies

 $                 79.92

Zietlow, John

services

 $               171.43

Fund Total:

 

 $         15,653.83

     
     

NUTRITION FUND

   

Atlantic Coca-Cola

ala carte

 $               367.13

BIMBO BAKERIES USA, INC

hot lunch bread

 $               690.91

EDGEWOOD LOCKER

supplies

 $               793.25

FAREWAY STORES

hot lunch

 $                 25.14

MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC

hot lunch, ala carte, supplies, & fee

 $         14,764.57

PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY

milk

 $            3,190.79

Fund Total:

 

 $         19,831.79

     
     

PPEL FUND:

   

ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING

copier lease

 $            1,292.99

Edgewood Auto & Tire

bus repair

 $            6,997.39

Fund Total:

 

 $            8,290.38

     

Total of All Funds:

 

 $       111,508.04

 

 

 

_____________________________                      ___________________________

            Dan Venteicher, President                           Melissa Conner, Secretary