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, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administration attending were Superintendent Dan Fox, HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Elementary Principal Jacklyn Letzring was absent. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Public Hearing – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to open the public hearing regarding the FY25 Proposed Budget at 5:00 pm. Proposed budget was presented. No comments from the public. Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to close the public hearing at 5:01 pm.
Approve Agenda – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to approve the agenda as presented.
Personnel Changes - Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the personnel changes of resignation of Ber Miller as teacher, transfer of Elisa Brady to head softball coach, resignation of Trenton Robinson as head softball coach, hiring of Kelly Chettinger as cook, transfer of Danny Sherrets and Nathan Leonard from night custodians to day custodians, hiring of Jen Anderson as special education/school improvement director, and resignation of Jacklyn Letzring as elementary principal.
Policy Review – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the first reading of Policy 505.7 as presented.
Open Enrollment Applications – Motion by Maas, second by Cooksley to deny open enrollment application B due to appropriate special education program not available. Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to deny open enrollment application C due to appropriate special education program not available.
Resolution to Allocate Funds to CRAEA – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to approve the Resolution to Allocate Funds to Central Rivers AEA as presented as allocate 100% of funds received for Media Services and 100% of funds received for Educational Services.
FY25 Budget and Taxes – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to adopt the FY25 Budget and Taxes as discussed with a rate of 13.80324.
Adjourn – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 5:37 pm.
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