East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 10, 2021
Call to Order: President Greg Schmitt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Greg Schmitt, Scott Cooksley, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Board member Shawn Stone was absent. Administration attending were Dan Fox, Superintendent/Elementary Principal; Eric Dockstader, MS/HS Principal; Teresa Knipper, Business Manager/Board Secretary. Several visitors attended the meeting
Approve Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Sperfslage, second by Steffens. Motion carried with all ayes.
Approve Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Steffens, second by Cooksley. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on January 13, 2021; financial reports; expenditures listed; and resignation of Paige Wenger as a teacher.
Administrative Updates and Reports: Dockstader reported the end of the second trimester is on February 24th and that winter sports and activities are coming to an end. Fox reported that FAST testing is being completed with ISASP testing is scheduled for March, conferences will be held virtually again, and that staff members had the opportunity to sign up for vaccinations to be held on February 12th. He also reviewed the status of the current school calendar in regards to snow days and virtual learning to prevent the school year continuing beyond Memorial Day. Kevin Hesner presented his FY22 technology budget and requested approval to place an order due to increased lead times for delivery of product. Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the purchase of staff and student Chromebooks up to $50,000. Motion carried with all ayes.
Covid-19 Guidelines Review: Fox reviewed the current guidelines and recommended that the current guidelines remain in place of masks required for grades K-12 with a change to masks recommended in preschool due to the age of the students.. Plexiglas will also start to be removed from the classrooms. Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the recommendations provided by Fox. Motion carried with all ayes.
Business Class Trip to St Louis: Students from Erin Kelchen’s business class presented their plans for a class trip to St. Louis. Motion by Sperfslage, second by Steffens to approve the trip. Motion carried with all ayes.
Junior Achievement Agreement: Motion by Sperfslage, second by Cooksley to approve the Junior Achievement Agreement for the 2021-2022 school year. Motion carried with all ayes.
Public Hearing Date for 21-22 School Calendar: Fox presented the preliminary calendar with a start date of August 23rd and end date of May 20th. Motion by Sperfslage, second by Steffens to approve the public hearing date of March 10, 2021. Motion carried with all ayes.
Public Hearing Date for Fiscal Year 2022 Certified Budget: Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the public hearing date of March 10, 2021. Motion carried with all ayes.
Board Policy Review: Motion by Steffens, second by Spersfslage to approve the second reading of board policy 102. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag About: We made it past 100 days so far! The board commended the staff for keeping the students in school and involved in activities.
Student Questions: Students asked each board member how long they have been on the school board.
Adjourn – Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 pm. Motion carried with all ayes.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
The above are not official minutes until approved at the next regular board meeting. A copy of the official minutes may be viewed in the office of the Board Secretary any Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.