East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 13, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Principal Eric Dockstader, Dean of Students Nathan Reck, and Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
Approve Agenda- Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the agenda as presented.
Approve Consent Agenda- Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on January 8, 2025 and special meeting/work session on January 22, 2025; retirement of Paula McGraw at the end of current contract; retirement of Mike Kerkove as of 12/31/2025; resignation of Eric Dockstader at the end of current contract; title change for Nathan Reck from Dean of Students to Elementary Principal; hiring of Shyla Bagge for Work Experience Coordinator for the 25-26 school year.; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports- Reck presented winter screening data which showed growth from fall to winter for literacy and math scores. Students were awarded certificates for top 5 scores and for top 5 growth from fall to winter. BLT meetings have been focusing on literacy. Preschool registration is March 5th. Dockstader reported ISASP testing is in March which will be observed by the state. Kelchen reported that principal interviews will begin February 25th and gave updates on the legislative session in regards to education. The Denovo facilities assessment was presented to the board which showed the district’s priorities. A work session with Denovo will be set up.
Out of State Field Trip Request – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to approve the out of state field trip as presented by middle school teachers and students for an elective field trip to museums in Chicago.
Recker left the meeting at 5:30 pm.
Facility Use Guideline Policy 905.1R1 – Motion by Cooksley, second by Maas to approve Facility Use Guideline Policy 905.1 R1 as presented.
Second Reading of Board Policies – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the second reading of board policies 200-205 as presented.
Open Enrollment Request – Motion by Cooksley, second by Maas to approve the open enrollment request as recommended by Kelchen.
BucPr1de- Chad Lamker for organizing the girls regional wrestling meet and Kevin Hesner for getting the technology ready for it. Shout out to girls wrestling for accomplishments at state by the team and individuals and thanks to Kayla Gallup for organizing the assembly honoring the girls wrestling team. Shout out to Nurse Tracy and custodial staff for keeping illness to a minimum.
Adjourn- Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 5:41 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 8:00am and 4:00pm.