East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 12, 2024
Call to Order - President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 4:00 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 and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Approve Agenda – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the agenda.
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 May 8, 2024; resignations of Scott Zhiss as boys golf coach, Ashley Fogle as associate, Jess Flexsenhar as MS volleyball coach, Nathan Reck as assistant HS football coach, Lee White as MS football coach, Dan Steifel as MS boys wrestling coach, Tyler Williams as assistant football coach; hiring of Averial Brady as assistant HS softball coach, Elisa Brady as HS volleyball coach, David Sattgast as HS science teacher; transfer of Brandi Cornell from associate to HS assistant secretary/food service point-of-sale, Sarah Francois from associate to elementary secretary, Nathan Reck from teacher to Dean of Students, Jill Wilgenbusch from elementary to HS special education teacher, Hunter Podnar from part-time to full-time custodian; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Fox reported that the district will now charge a convenience fee for all JMC online payments.
FY25 Technology Budget – Kevin Hesner, technology coordinator, presented the budget. Motion by Maas, second by Cooksley to approve the FY25 technology budget as presented.
FY25 Milk Bid – Bids were received from Prairie Farms and AE. Kemps did not submit a bid. Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the milk bid from Prairie Farms
FY25 Bread Bid – Bimbo was the only vendor to submit a bid. Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the bread bid from Bimbo.
TimeClock+ Agreements – The board discussed the options for the extended agreement for TimeClock+. Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the 7-year extended agreement.
FY25 Superintendent Sharing Agreement – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the FY25 Superintendent sharing agreement with Dunkerton CSD.
FY25 Social Worker Sharing Agreement – Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to approve the FY25 Social Worker sharing agreement with Independence CSD.
FY25 Building and Grounds Director Sharing Agreement – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the FY25 Building and Grounds Director sharing agreement with Independence CSD with FY25 being the last year.
Payment of Outstanding Invoices – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the payment of outstanding invoices as of June 30, 2024.
Transfer for protective and safety equipment – Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the transfer for $7,168.30 from the general fund to the activity fund to purchase protective and safety equipment.
Class of 2024 ending balance allocation – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the transfer of the Class of 2024 ending balance as $600 to Class of 2026, $600 to Class of 2027, $600 to Class of 2028, and remaining balance to SkillsUSA activity account.
Activity Fund interest – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to allocate the activity fund interest income to the Athletics account.
ESports Coach – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to place the Esports Coach position on the supplemental salary schedule in Column 1. A contract will be issued only if enough students are participating for the season.
Instructional Support Levy Public Hearing Date – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to set the public hearing date regarding participation in the Instructional Support Levy for July 10, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Voter Approved PPEL resolution requesting an election – Tabled
2024-2025 Fee Schedule – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the 24-25 fee schedule as discussed.
#BucPr1de – Girls golf placed 6th, students medaled at state track, coaches appreciate the new lawnmower, field day was great, and Mr. Brown coordinated a performance to honor the retirees.
Exempt Session – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to enter into exempt session at 5:02 pm per Iowa Code 21.9 to discuss employment conditions of employees not covered by the collective bargaining law. Steffens left the meeting at 5:25 pm. Exempt session ended at 5:48 pm.
Action from Exempt Session Discussion – Motion by Maas, second by Cooksley to approve the wages of temporary/substitute employees, board treasurer, and food service director as discussed in the exempt session.
Adjourn – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 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.