The Board of Directors of the Edgewood-Colesburg Community School District met for the regular meeting in the High School Library, on Monday, July 8, 2024. Board President Matt Elliot called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Directors Present: Matt Elliot, Tammy Kirby, Dan Venteicher, Jeff Hoeger, & Brad Bockenstedt-via phone.
Directors absent: None.
Also Present: Superintendent Kim Huckstadt, Principal Dawn Voss, and Board Secretary Melissa Conner.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the agenda as presented. Director Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Venteicher moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
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- Minutes of Previous Meeting
- Bills
- Financial Reports
- Open Enrollments
- Special Education Contracts
- Fundraisers
- Personnel Recommendations
- Resignations:
- Michelle Brady: Assistant Volleyball
- Shari Ingles: Nutrition
- New Hires:
- Eileen Bergan: Assistant Volleyball
- Dawn Askeland: Mentor
- Jennifer Lange: Mentor
- Kristy Mather: Mentor
- Pam Ostwinkle: Mentor
- Kari Kintzel-Davidshofer: Mentor
- Dawn Askeland: Lead Learner
- Aaron Hamann: Lead Learner
- Alex Hanna: Lead Learner
- Hayle Kruse: Lead Learner
- Amy Priem: Lead Learner
- Jennifer Their: Lead Learner
- Volunteer Coaches/Advisors:
- Preston Rochford- Football-Pending Certification
- Troy Boriskey- Volleyball-Pending Certification
- Kerra Boriskey- Volleyball-Pending Certification
- Justin Olind-Cross Country
- Resignations:
- Annual Agreements
- Leader In Me Agreement
Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Visitors: Andrea Harbaugh, Norah Harbaugh, Rhonda Kendrick, Kevin Kleis, Mike Putz, Alex Hanna, Mark Fitpatrick, Sheri Fitpatrick, Stacy Zitelman, Mike Wilson, Amy Wilson, Jill Settle, Ashley Wessels, Logan Heims, Justin Lueken, Marissa Lueken, Brent Wessel, Zoe Walz, Emily Degenford, Penni Gaul, Matt Gaul, Amanda Diers, Zohee Hammons, Walt Wessel, Mike Mormann, Johnny Walz, Beth Lincoln, Baili Maurer, Brad Maurer, Luke Brady, Carston Calderwood, JD Degenford, Cade Perrinjaquet, Gina Perrinjaquet, Jerod Perrinjaquet, Joan Kerns, Keith Kleis, Alicia Walz, Elise Bergan, Bill Bunting, Mary Bunting, Emily Streicher, Glen Ries, Billie Thein, Bev Conner, Marge Gaul, Larry Gaul, Miranda Kerns, Payson Kerns, Dennis Wegmann, Josh Demmer, Julie Miller, Steve Lueken, Jill Lueken, Jenny Lange, Mike Gaul, Michael Sperfslage, Eden Gaul, Kevin Elsbury, Meagan Elsbury, Nolan Gaul, Marilyn Sullivan, Jeff Kelchen, Mark Nefzger, Colten Wegmann, Molly Wegmann, Beth Jaeger, Andrea Moser, Jake Meyer, Alyssa Meyer, Morgan Meyer, Eric Meyer, Maggie Sommers, Tallen Mormann, & Nic Stelken.
President Elliot welcomed our visitors.
Superintendent Huckstadt: Looking at doing a pre-evaluation at the August Board meeting to go over goals and expectations.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the first reading of board policies: 200.4, 206.03, 206.04, 401.06, 402.03, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09-R(1), 501.12, 501.09E1, 501.10, 501.14, 501.15, 502.06, 505.02, 603.01, 603.12, 607.02, 708, 710.01, 801.03, 803.02, & 905.03. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Venteicher moved to approve the Student Handbooks as presented. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Kirby moved to approve the following Legislative Resolutions:
Teacher Recruitment & Licensure
Supports additional tools to attract individuals to the teaching profession, especially for teacher shortage areas including:
-Alternative teacher licensure upon completion of research-based teaching pedagogy training in addition to content knowledge in a curricular area;
-Pathways for individuals with non-traditional educational backgrounds to meet licensure qualifications;
-Reciprocity agreements with other states with high-quality education programs so as to increase diversity among our certified teachers and administrators;
- Expansion of programs such as: Teach Iowa Scholar, Troops to Teachers, Teacher intern Program, and others as approved by the Board of Educational Examiners; and
- Programs designed to recruit teachers that will better match the demographic makeup of our student population.
-Advocate for funding of loan forgiveness programs and grants that will make education careers a viable option.
School Funding Policy
Supports a school foundation formula that:
-Provides sufficient and timely funding to meet education goals;
-Equalizes per pupil funding;
-Provides a funding mechanism for transportation costs that reduces the pressure on the general fund and addresses inequities between school districts;
-Includes factors based on changes in demographics including socio-economic status, remedial programming, and enrollment challenges;
-Reflects actual costs for special education services;
-Incorporates categorical funding in the formula within three years; and
-Includes a mix of state aid and property taxes.
Sharing and Reorganization
Supports continuation of sufficient incentives and assistance to encourage sharing or reorganization between school districts including the establishment of regional schools.
Mental Health
Supports efforts to establish comprehensive community mental health systems to offer preventative and treatment services and comprehensive school mental health programs that include:
● Increased access for in-school and telehealth services;
● Increased access to mental health professionals via in-person or telehealth visits;
● Creation of a categorical funding stream designated for mental health professionals serving students and ongoing teacher, administrator, and support staff mental health training;
● Ongoing teacher, administrator, and support staff training to improve the awareness and understanding of child emotional and mental health needs;
● Integration of suicide prevention and coping skills into existing curriculum;
● Expanding state-funded loan forgiveness programs to include mental health professionals who agree to provide services to schools;
● An ongoing mental health resources clearinghouse for schools and community providers; and
● Trainings that include a referral plan for continuing action provided by mental health professionals outside of the school district.
Director Venteicher seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Hoeger moved to approve the following change orders: CR#30.1-Science Room Ceiling with Lighting in the amount of $15,620.16, CR#32-Storage Room in the amount of $14,509.08, CR#33-Highway Boring in the amount of $12,940.68. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Venteicher moved to approve directing the Superintendent and Administration Team to post the Vocational Agriculture Instructor & FFA Advisor as a full time position with the Vocational Agriculture Instructor position starting as early as second semester for the 24-25 school year and following all current hiring procedures. With the salary being based off of the current Master Contract salary schedule and experience. The District will contribute $23,000 for the salary and the remaining salary being funded by the Friends of AG. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
Director Venteicher moved to approve Extra Contract days for the FFA Advisor at 60 days adjusting for the stipend if necessary. Director Kirby seconded the movement. Motion carried 5-0.
The Board discussed the following items:
Alex Hanna provided an update from the Ed-Co LCC on the Donor Board & funding.
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 8:00 p.m. Director Hoeger seconded the movement. Motion Carried 5-0.
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Edgewood-Colesburg CSD |
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July 8, 2024 Listing of Expenditures |
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GENERAL FUND: |
Amount |
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A-1 Mobile Storage Service, LLC |
rental unit |
$ 120.00 |
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ACE HOMEWORKS, |
supplies |
$ 239.00 |
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ALLIANT ENERGY |
electricity |
$ 5,740.68 |
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BI-COUNTY DISPOSAL, INC. |
garbage collection |
$ 591.00 |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
supplies |
$ 932.00 |
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CITY OF COLESBURG |
water/sewer |
$ 148.06 |
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CITY OF EDGEWOOD |
water/sewer |
$ 784.45 |
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CLAYTON RIDGE CSD |
open enrollment |
$ 3,885.40 |
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Clearfly |
services |
$ 217.85 |
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COMELEC INTERNET SERVICES |
internet |
$ 143.00 |
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CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP. |
supplies |
$ 667.95 |
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DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. |
medicaid |
$ 1,633.82 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 311.15 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
publication & subscription |
$ 710.21 |
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ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS |
membership |
$ 500.00 |
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HERFF JONES, INC. |
supplies |
$ 28.10 |
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IA H.S. MUSIC ASSOCIATION |
dues |
$ 25.00 |
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IASB-IOWA ASSOC. SCHOOL BOARDS |
membership & subscription |
$ 3,007.00 |
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IASBO/ IA ASSOC SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFIC |
fees & membership |
$ 450.00 |
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Iowa Pupil Transportation Association |
membership |
$ 180.00 |
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IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION |
subscription |
$ 1,156.15 |
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Iowa Schools Buildings & Grounds Ass'n, |
fees |
$ 50.00 |
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IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS |
assessments |
$ 1,481.25 |
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KEYSTONE AREA EDUCATION AGENCY |
services |
$ 5,623.94 |
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Lahr, Jake |
mowing |
$ 2,497.50 |
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MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES |
services |
$ 1,282.56 |
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NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE |
classes |
$ 17,771.01 |
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RSAI, c/o ISFIS |
membership |
$ 750.00 |
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SAI/ SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA |
membership |
$ 605.00 |
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SILVEREDGE COOPERATIVE |
gasohol & diesel |
$ 2,306.00 |
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Teacher Innovations, Inc. |
subscription |
$ 306.00 |
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Telecom Services of Iowa, Inc. |
phones |
$ 14,240.00 |
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THREE RIVERS FS CO. |
LP |
$ 286.24 |
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TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC |
medicaid |
$ 378.90 |
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Time Management Systems |
fee |
$ 353.00 |
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U.S. CELLULAR |
hot spots |
$ 217.45 |
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UNITED STATES TREASURY |
fees |
$ 39.75 |
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VONHANDORF, DONALD |
physical |
$ 90.00 |
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WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL |
open enrollment |
$ 70,070.74 |
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WESTERN DUBUQUE CO. CSD |
open enrollment |
$ 3,885.40 |
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WINDSTREAM |
services |
$ 959.77 |
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Fund Total: |
$144,665.33 |
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MANAGEMENT FUND: |
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AUL Health Benefit Trust |
HRA |
$ 33,875.00 |
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COMMUNITY INSURANCE OF IOWA |
insurance |
$ 35,308.24 |
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Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission c/o |
heating |
$ 61,403.83 |
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Fund Total: |
$130,587.07 |
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CAPITAL PROJECT BOND 2023: |
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Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc. |
services |
$ 4,950.00 |
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AHLERS AND COONEY, P.C. |
services |
$ 22,773.38 |
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Bowker Mechanical Contractors LLC |
HVAC Phase 2 |
$ 2,887.05 |
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Cardinal Construction, Inc. |
Jr./Sr. High Addition & Renovation |
$595,906.80 |
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Metrics Architecture |
services |
$ 13,258.94 |
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UMB Bank, N.A. |
fee |
$ 600.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$640,376.17 |
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LOSST/SAVE FUND: |
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CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO., INC-CSS |
gym floor finish |
$ 2,700.00 |
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STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND: |
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AUNT NECEE'S PIZZA |
supplies |
$ 582.53 |
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BARNES, THOMAS |
official |
$ 134.43 |
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BOUND |
services |
$ 500.00 |
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BRITTAIN, CHARLES |
official |
$ 450.00 |
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ED-CO GENERAL FUND |
donation |
$ 370.00 |
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EDGEWOOD FARM & HOME SUPPLY |
supplies |
$ 16.57 |
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EDGEWOOD REMINDER |
subscription |
$ 33.00 |
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FISH SHACK |
supplies |
$ 400.00 |
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Goedken, Rick |
official |
$ 142.50 |
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Gulyash, Ron |
official |
$ 257.31 |
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HERMSEN, AL |
official |
$ 135.25 |
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IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION |
membership |
$ 75.00 |
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JACOBS, MICHAEL |
official |
$ 575.35 |
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JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 125.00 |
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LEIGHTY, JACK |
official |
$ 146.81 |
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North Fayette Community School |
entry fee |
$ 120.00 |
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PAYNE, COLLIN |
official |
$ 243.75 |
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RIVALS, INC. |
shirts |
$ 365.76 |
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SCHLEISMAN, MARK |
official |
$ 234.68 |
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SHIMLEE |
supplies |
$ 193.24 |
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THURN, GAVIN |
mail carrier |
$ 90.00 |
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UHAL, JOHN |
official |
$ 233.04 |
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WEST DELAWARE CO. COMM. SCHOOL |
entry fee |
$ 125.00 |
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WINTER, JOHN |
official |
$ 390.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 5,939.22 |
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NUTRITION FUND: |
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KARL'S GROCERY |
hot lunch |
$ 15.12 |
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MARTIN BROS. DISTRIB. CO., INC |
hot lunch, supplies, & fee |
$ 2,959.06 |
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PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY |
milk |
$ 726.20 |
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RAPIDS |
supplies |
$ 73.04 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 3,773.42 |
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PPEL FUND: |
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ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING |
copier lease |
$ 1,292.99 |
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Filament Essential Services |
service agreement |
$ 3,245.00 |
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KLUESNER CONSTRUCTION, INC. |
paving |
$ 5,063.52 |
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Meese Construction LLC |
repair |
$ 543.82 |
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Ogden Turf & Grading LLC |
repairs |
$ 5,975.00 |
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SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC. |
service agreement |
$ 7,600.00 |
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Telecom Services of Iowa, Inc. |
repairs |
$ 615.00 |
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Fund Total: |
$ 24,335.33 |
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Total of All Funds: |
$952,376.54 |
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Matt Elliot, President Melissa Conner, Secretary
