Call to Order -President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Shawn Stone. Administration attending were Superintendent/Elementary Principal Dan Fox, HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting.
Approve Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda was made by Steffens, second by Stone. Motion carried with all ayes.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Cooksley, second by Recker. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on December 8, 2021; minutes from special meetings on January 7, 2022 and January 10, 2002; expenditures listed; financial reports; resignation of Courtney Snyder as associate; and early graduation requests.
Community/Program Presentation - The coach and two members of the robotics team explained to the board how they build, design, and program the robot in preparation for the FIRST Tech Challenge. They spoke about how they are learning problem solving skills and teamwork in preparation for the competition as well as demonstrated the robot doing this year’s challenge.
Administrative Updates and Reports - Dockstader presented that ISASP testing is soon, covid is affecting attendance numbers, and that the leadership team discussed creating a plan to address the attendance numbers next year but is concerned about how the pandemic may affect it. Fox presented that FAST testing is being completed, alerts are now being sent out through JMC with parents having the option to update who gets the alerts, and JMC is also now being used for conference scheduling. Covid cases are increasing; however, the overall absentee rate is normal for this time of year. Students may not return until 10 days after symptoms begin. The HVAC upgrade is to begin next week
SBRC Application for At-Risk/Dropout MSA – Motion by Stone, second by Cooksley to approve the application to the SBRC in the amount of $131,766 for At-Risk/Dropout Prevention for the 2022-2023 school year. Motion carried with all ayes.
Bus Bids – Bids were received from Hoglund Bus Company and School Bus Sales for a 2023 bus. Motion by Stone, second by Recker to accept the bid from Hoglund Bus Company for the quoted price of $107,959 for a 2023 IC CE bus. Motion carried with all ayes.
Athletic Complex & Playground – Tabled until get more information from contractors.
403.7 Board Policy – OSHA Vaccine Mandate – Tabled since no decision by Supreme Court.
Board Policy Review – 2nd Reading – Motion by Stone, second by Steffens to approve the second reading of the 409 and 414 series as presented. Motion carried with all ayes.
Board Policy Review – 1st Reading – Motion by Stone, second by Cooksley to approve the first reading of the quarterly policy updates as presented and discussed. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag-About – The board was impressed with what is all involved in robotics, EB alumni participated in the Citrus Bowl, and the NHS induction ceremony was held this week.
Student Questions – Students asked the board what they would like to change about the school, why they wanted to become a board member, and if the new busses will have seat belts on them.
Adjourn – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 pm. Motion carried with all ayes.