East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 10, 2024
Call to Order - President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:02 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, Elementary Principal Jacklyn Letzring, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Approve Agenda – FFA Parliamentary Procedure team presentation was removed from the agenda. Motion to approve the agenda was made by Steffens, second by Recker.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on March 13th, public hearing meeting on March 27th, and special meeting on March 27th; hiring of Tina Snyder as MS track coach; hiring of Brenda Schnell as business teacher; hiring of Adam Riniker, Justin Shaffer, and Kyle Fank as spring performance coaches; resignation of Troy Ersland as HS teacher and basketball coach; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Letzring presented that the Ned Assembly was on April 8th, kindergarten led the Leader in Me assembly, FAST testing continues, and there are several events planned for the rest of the school year. Dockstader reported that prom is on April 20th and the conditions for learning survey is soon. Fox reported that applications are being reviewed for the elementary secretary position with interviews the beginning of May, that the industrial tech teaching position is still open, and the at-risk and HS special education teacher positions are posted. He also reported that the safety grant has been submitted so waiting for a response from the state, negotiations have begun, and that ALICE training is during the professional development day on April 15th.
Scholarship Selection Committee – Board members were appointed as follows: Carl Arnold – Steffens and Recker; Lowell & Agnes Davis – Sperfslage, Maas, and Steffens; Robert & AnnaBelle Hickman – Steffens and Cooksley.
Open Enrollment Application – Motion by Maas, second by Cooksley to deny the open enrollment application due to the appropriate special education program not being available.
24-25 MOC Contract – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to approve the 24-25 Multi Occupations Coordinator (MOC) contract with Central Rivers AEA as presented.
FY24 Amended Budget Public Hearing – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to hold a public hearing for amending the FY24 budget on May 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
24-25 School Calendar – Fox presented three options. Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the option with early dismissal for professional development every other Wednesday.
ESports Coordinator Discussion – Fox recommended that negotiations determine the placement of the Esports coordinator position on the supplemental salary schedule and that a contract will be offered if enough members sign up.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the first reading of policies 502 through 504, 407.6, and 413.2 with changes as discussed.
#BucPr1de – The musical went well, good job to the kindergarten students for leading the assembly, and getting through FAST testing.
Student Questions – Students asked about the board reviewing scholarships, agenda items, open enrollment approval process, practice schedule, and school calendar options.
Adjourn – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 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.