East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – April 9, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm. 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.
25-26 School Calendar Public Hearing – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to open the public hearing at 5:02 pm. Kelchen presented the 25-26 school calendar. There were no comments from the public. Motion by Recker, second by Maas to close the public hearing at 5:04 pm.
FY26 Proposed Budget Public Hearing – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to open the public hearing at 5:05 pm. Kelchen presented the FY26 budget. There were no comments from the public. Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to close the public hearing at 5:06 pm.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the agenda as presented.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on March 12, 2025, public hearing on March 26, 2025, and special meeting on March 26, 2025; resignation of Elisa Brady as softball and volleyball coach; resignation of Averiel Brady as softball coach; hiring of Trent Robinson and Brent Shannon as HS softball coaches; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
FFA Program Presentation – FFA members gave the EB Program of Activities presentation that they will be giving at the state convention.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported that ISASP testing went well with a field trip to Marion YMCA as the reward for completing testing, the Spring Fling is scheduled for April 23rd, FAST testing is the week of April 28th, Camp Wapsie is May 1st and 2nd. Dockstader reported that ISASP testing went well, prom is on April 26th, and that students will have an opportunity to hear from a Holocaust survivor through the US Holocaust Museum. Kelchen updated the board regarding legislation and that the Denovo Construction work session is scheduled for April 23rd.
25-26 School Calendar- Motion by Maas, second by Cooksley to approve the 25-26 school calendar as presented.
24-25 School Calendar End Date – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the last student day for the 24-25 school year as May 23rd.
Out of State Field Trip – Tabled.
FY24 Audit Report – Motion by Recker, second by Maas to approve the FY24 audit report as presented.
FY26 Budget – Kelchen presented the published budget and options. No action was taken.
Set FY25 Amended Budget Public Hearing – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to schedule a public hearing to amend the FY25 budget for May 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
BucPr1de – A thank you note and photos were presented from the MS field trip to Chicago, we are fortunate to be able to practice at Buffalo Creek Golf Course, and the FFA team did a great job presenting their EB Program of Activities.
Exempt Session – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to enter exempt session at 5:44 pm to discuss bargaining strategy per Iowa Code 20.17(3). Exited exempt session at 5:53 pm.
Exempt Session Action - Tabled
Adjourn- Motion by Recker, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 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.