East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 9, 2025
Call to Order- Vice-President Andrew Maas called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, and Heather Steffens. Board member Andy Sperfslage was absent. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen and Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader and Elementary Principal Nathan Reck were absent. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Cooksley, 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 June 11, 2025; hiring of Lisa Smith as special education teacher; resignation of Kara Moses as paraeducator; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Open Enrollment Request – Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the open enrollment out request as presented.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Kelchen reported that Denovo Construction will be at the August school board meeting, gym floors are getting refinished, the electrical panel project is done, and the roof section will be completed soon.
Classroom Display Purchase – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the quote for the purchase of Newline Panels Classroom Displays as presented.
MTMD Driving School Agreement - Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the agreement as presented.
Board Policy Review - Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to approve the first reading of the 100 series. Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the first reading of board policies 206 through 217 as presented.
BucPr1de – Both golf teams did well, great job on summer school, baseball team is doing well, 12 staff attended the Culterize Institute, and optimistic about new leadership and staff.
Adjourn- Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to adjourn the meeting at 5:44 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.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 9,310.52 |
| Amazon | SUPPLIES | 945.58 |
| Ascendance Truck Centers | SUPPLIES | 1,230.99 |
| Cambium Assessment Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 179.50 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO. INC. | B&G SUPPLIES | 6,347.68 |
| CASTLE THEATRE | FIELD TRIP | 71.88 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | AWS Consumption | 1,006.37 |
| CENTRAL CITY COMM. SCHOOL | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 536.52 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | MOC COORDINATOR | 19,748.58 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | CONFERENCE LODGING | 4,561.03 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 61.64 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | SCREENING TESTS | 315.50 |
| COPY SYSTEMS INC | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 2,326.17 |
| D & S PORTABLES INC | PURCHASED SERVICE | 350.00 |
| DEMCO | LMC SUPPLIES | 252.99 |
| DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. | STATE MEDICAID MATCH | 20,267.87 |
| DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. | FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE | 221.85 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,617.64 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS | 138.15 |
| First Educational Resources | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 575.00 |
| FOLLETT CONTENT SOLUTIONS LLC | LMC CONTENT | 1,576.43 |
| GOPHER | MS/HS PE Equipment | 585.28 |
| GREENWOOD CLEANING SYSTEMS | Custodial Supplies | 3,684.14 |
| IA ASSOC OF SCH BUS OFFICIALS | FY26 MEMBERSHIP DUES | 250.00 |
| IA HIGH SCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION | FY26 MEMBERSHIP | 25.00 |
| Imagine Learning | Edgenuity subscription | 4,430.00 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 227,415.78 |
| IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS | FY26 MEMBERSHIP | 3,373.00 |
| IOWA ASSOC. OF AG EDUCATORS | IAAE Conference | 475.00 |
| IOWA PUPIL TRANSPORTATION ASSN | Conference | 410.00 |
| Iowa School Finance Information Services Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 1,404.10 |
| IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS | TESTING | 1,791.75 |
| JPGASWAY | SUPPLIES | 2,649.58 |
| KAY L. CHAPMAN CPA PC | CAR workshop webinar | 100.00 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | GAS/DIESEL | 2,999.68 |
| MARC | PURCHASED SERVICE | 3,852.50 |
| MARION INDEPENDENT CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 3,763.13 |
| Maverick Powersports LLC | MOWER maintenance | 459.20 |
| MTMD Driving School LLC | DRIVERS ED | 2,772.00 |
| Mystery Science | SCIENCE CURRICULUM | 1,695.00 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 280.04 |
| NORTH-LINN CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 26,397.89 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 226.56 |
| PIONEER VALLEY BOOKS | SUPPLIES | 23.00 |
| PRESTO-X | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 80.59 |
| QUILL CORPORATION | SUPPLIES | 2,690.15 |
| REALLY GOOD STUFF | INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES | 286.85 |
| SAI | PURCHASED SERVICE | 500.00 |
| SCHMITZ JANITORIAL SUPPLY | JANITORIAL SUPPLIES | 69.80 |
| STARMONT CSD | CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT | 25,944.95 |
| Themes & Variations Inc | Online music curriculum | 200.00 |
| TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC | MEDICAID PURCH SERVICE | 2,092.87 |
| TOLEDO PHYSICAL EDUCATION | MS/HS PE Equipment | 514.86 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 218.85 |
| VAN METER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO | LIGHTBULBS | 407.04 |
| VIKING SEWING CENTER | Sewing machine maintenance | 839.90 |
| WEEDS ON FIRE | UPKEEP OF BLDGS & GROUNDS | 907.50 |
| WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 4,181.26 |
| WEST DELAWARE CSD | FY25 OPEN ENROLLMENT | 13,881.78 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | General | 95.95 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 397.89 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| ALBURNETT HIGH SCHOOL | Track Entry Fee | 100.00 |
| Allison, Brian | HS Baseball Official 6/23/25 | 160.00 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | cancer night fundraiser | 405.00 |
| BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY | Mums | 55.19 |
| BARNES, TOM | HS Softball Official 6/12/25 | 150.00 |
| Calamus-Wheatland Athletics | cost to play at kirkwood 6/6/25 | 420.00 |
| CASTLE THEATRE | Move field trip | 27.12 |
| CENTRAL CITY COMM. SCHOOL | Entry Fee Softball Tournament 6/7/25 | 75.00 |
| CHAMBERLIN, RANDY | HS Baseball Official 6/9/25 | 160.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | supplies | 598.95 |
| DARDIS, FRANK | HS Baseball Official 6/11/25 | 160.00 |
| FRITZ, SCOTT | FB Official 9/23/22 | 125.00 |
| GENERAL FUND | YMCA Field Trip | 100.00 |
| GIBBS, JOE | HS Softball Official 6/25/25 | 580.00 |
| Grete, Drew | MS Baseball Official 6/16/25 | 450.00 |
| IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION | State FFA | 695.00 |
| Keel, John | HS Baseball Official 6/23/25 | 150.00 |
| Lucy's Soil Source Inc. | FFA plants | 902.38 |
| MONTICELLO SPORTS | Baseball Jerseys | 1,755.00 |
| PAYNE, COLLIN | HS Baseball Official 6/9/25 | 160.00 |
| Penner, Justin | HS Softball Official 6/25/25 | 140.00 |
| RIMA, DAVE | MS Baseball official 6/5/25 | 150.00 |
| Riniker, Adam | Meal Reimbursement - state track | 81.65 |
| SADLER, DENNIS | HS Softball Official 6/10/25 | 420.00 |
| SCHLEISMAN, MARK | HS Baseball Official 6/27/25 | 310.00 |
| SCHNIER, WAYNE | HS Baseball Official 6/11/25 | 320.00 |
| THOLE, RONALD | HS Baseball Official 6/17/25 | 320.00 |
| TROENDLE, MARK | HS Baseball Official 6/26/25 | 160.00 |
| VERN'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE | Field Edger Rental - Baseball | 50.00 |
| Wilgenbusch, Keegan | replacement check for check 9/24 | 50.00 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | Field Paint | 444.76 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| NEIGHBOR INSURANCE | INSURANCE | 13,098.62 |
| Storm Protection Fund | INSURANCE | 16,719.00 |
| SU Insurance Company | INSURANCE | 13,438.25 |
| SAVE FUND | ||
| Denovo Construction Solutions | ASSESSMENT | 9,500.00 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | Firewall | 12,000.00 |
| ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & EQUIPMENT CO | ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES | 2,401.07 |
| Five Star Telecom, Inc | Doors | 8,521.78 |
| Moose Mechanical | PURCHASED SERVICE | 3,688.75 |
| Novak Fence LLC | BACKSTOP | 725.00 |
| SOFTWARE UNLIMITED | ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE | 8,450.00 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | conference | 618.37 |
| Bose, Kelly | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 98.50 |
| CABALKA, ANDREW AND ELIZABETH | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 4.12 |
| Corbin, Kevin | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 6.85 |
| Crawford, Kim | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 15.80 |
| De Pyper, Brandon | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 6.40 |
| DEGENHARDT, KAYLA | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 3.40 |
| Gile, Julie | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 11.85 |
| Greiner, Carrie | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 53.30 |
| Hookom, Emily | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 6.35 |
| Moses, Robert | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 5.45 |
| Neff, Adrian | Hot Lunch Pay out | 1.50 |
| Neff, Laura | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 5.90 |
| Pillard, Christina | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 19.35 |
| Purcell, Rusty | Hot Lunch Pay out | 2.00 |
| Reck, Amy | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 25.40 |
| Sattizahn, Heather | Hot Lunch Pay out | 32.95 |
| SHERMAN, BRAD | Hot Lunch Account Pay out | 6.75 |
| Stahr, Wade | Hot Lunch Pay out | 2.00 |
| Steenstra, Bill | Hot Lunch Pay out | 4.16 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 13, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Secondary Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Steffens, 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 July 9, 2025; hiring of Kaisha Schumacher as assistant cook; hiring of Jill Wilgenbusch as head HS volleyball coach; resignation of Carly Flexsenhar as paraeducator; hiring of Shannon Lytle as MS volleyball coach; hiring of Kelly Henderson as assistant HS volleyball coach; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Mexico Trip Presentation – Spanish teacher Heather Huegel presented the itinerary and requirements to participate in the trip to Mexico. She requested use of a district school bus for travel to/from the airport and approval for out of state travel.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported that several staff members attended conferences over the summer and explained the takeaways of each conference. He is hoping to see results of having summer school once the school year begins. Ludwig has been meeting with everyone to get to know staff members, setting goals, and was able to attend the conferences. Kelchen reported that custodial staff has been working on getting the building ready and that there are two school board positions up for election.
25-26 CRAEA Agreement – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the 25-26 CRAEA Agreement as presented.
Denovo Agreement – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the building project agreement with Denovo Construction as presented.
25-26 Student Handbooks – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the 25-26 Student Handbooks as presented.
25-26 Staff Handbook – Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the 25-26 Staff Handbook as presented.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to approve the second reading of 100 series of board policies as presented. Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the second reading of board policies 206 through 217 as presented.
AgVantage Propane Contract – Motion by Maas, second by Cooksley to approve option 2 as presented for the AgVantage Propane Contract.
FCC License Renewal – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the FCC License Renewal as presented.
AEA Contract for Transfer of State Funding - Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the AEA contract for transfer of state funding as presented.
Mexico Trip – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the request for use of district school bus for transportation to/from airport and out of state travel for the Mexico trip as presented.
BucPr1de – Baseball team qualified for state for first time in district history!
Adjourn- Motion by Recker, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| AgVantage FS | GREENHOUSE LP | 277.32 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 10,226.67 |
| APPLE, INC | Apple Accessories | 984.00 |
| Ascendance Truck Centers | SUPPLIES | 864.44 |
| BLACK HAWK WAST DISP, INC. | GARBAGE SERVICES | 1,530.00 |
| BlackHawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 265.00 |
| CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 11,950.03 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO. INC. | B&G SUPPLIES | 413.72 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | Tech Budget | 1,309.04 |
| CEDAR FALLS CSD | TUITION | 26,544.10 |
| CENTRAL CITY COMM. SCHOOL | SP ED BILLING | 7,038.80 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | WRITING JOURNALS | 1,852.22 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES | 13,677.38 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 61.64 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| ColorGlo | PURCHASED SERVICE | 275.00 |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | BUS INSPECTIONS | 750.00 |
| DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. | STATE MEDICAID MATCH | 3,923.33 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,573.62 |
| ELEC FED TAX PMT SYSTEM | PCORI FEE | 16.10 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 70.28 |
| GREENWOOD CLEANING SYSTEMS | Custodial Supplies | 208.70 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT-SPEC ED | 131,563.66 |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | ICN SERVICES | 798.50 |
| Iowa School Finance Information Services Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 1,000.00 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | SUPPLIES | 29.98 |
| JOHNSTONE SUPPLY | MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 1,068.40 |
| KONE INC. | Elevator Service Provider | 255.87 |
| LEADING EDGE FUNDRAISING | FUNDRAISER | 1,764.50 |
| LIBRARY STORE, INC, THE | LMC SUPPLIES | 109.83 |
| Ludwig, Derick | PARKING | 65.50 |
| MobyMax Education LLC | STUDENT LICENSES | 891.00 |
| MPS | TEXTBOOKS | 3,718.76 |
| MTMD Driving School LLC | DRIVERS ED | 385.00 |
| NICC BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS | BUS DRIVER INSERVICE | 760.00 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 189.60 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 325.70 |
| Piper Sandler & Co. | ADMIN FEES | 1,000.00 |
| PLANK ROAD PUBLISHING, INC | SUBSCRIPTION | 130.45 |
| PRESTO-X | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 80.59 |
| ROCHESTER 100 INC | INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES | 998.25 |
| SAI | PURCHASED SERVICE | 500.00 |
| Sattgast, David | DOT PHYSICAL | 125.00 |
| Schnell, Brenda | REIMBURSEMENT | 25.71 |
| SCHOLASTIC, INC. | SUBSCRIPTION | 852.52 |
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 1,129.27 |
| SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC | SUPPLIES | 3,025.90 |
| STARMONT CSD | TUITION IN BILLING | 53,808.83 |
| TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC | MEDICAID PURCH SERVICE | 405.13 |
| TNT REPAIR & RECOVERY LLC | TIRES | 4,219.24 |
| Universal Pediatrics | PURCHASED SERVICE | 5,942.70 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 222.98 |
| WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK CSD | SPECIAL ED TUITION | 9,218.02 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 134.35 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| CHARLES BRITTAIN | FB/BB Official Assignor | 460.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | FUNDRAISER SUPPLIERS | 4,423.12 |
| ENTOURAGE YEARBOOKS | 2025 yearbooks | 1,657.25 |
| GENERAL FUND | Employee Officials | 907.37 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | SHARING AGREEMENT | 125.00 |
| MONTICELLO SPORTS | Volleyballs | 1,380.00 |
| NASSP/NASC | StuCo Annual Membership | 95.00 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| EMC Insurance | INSURANCE | 214,541.00 |
| WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK CSD | SPECIAL ED TUITION | 87.38 |
| SAVE FUND | ||
| WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK CSD | SPECIAL ED TUITION | 1,157.91 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | EQUIPMENT | 31,958.13 |
| CEDAR FALLS CSD | TUITION | 1,955.28 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | EQUIPMENT | 1,674.00 |
| JMC COMPUTER SERVICE INC | STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM | 10,896.40 |
| MatterHackers | EQUIPMENT | 3,379.00 |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | ||
| UMB Bank, N.A. | FINANCIAL FEES | 500.00 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| MCGRATH, JOE | Lunch account refund | 14.00 |
| McGraw, Paula | Lunch account refund | 16.45 |
| McMurrin, Kristine | Lunch account refund | 25.75 |
| Moses, Kara | Lunch account refund | 1.25 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – September 10, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Secondary Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal 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 Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on August 13, 2025; hiring of Heather Sattizahn, Sarah Kaufman, and Stacy Hirsch as paraeducators; hiring of Dawn Morris as assistant cook; hiring of Timothy Connolly as assistant HS softball coach; resignation of Kaisha Schumacher as assistant cook; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported the new literacy pilot has begun, Leader in Me action teams met to begin planning, the Culture team hung up frames in halls, students are excited to be involved in homecoming events, staff appreciates the full professional development day, therapy dog Molly is back in the school to help students, and the mentor program is beginning again. Ludwig reported homecoming is this week, student organizations/clubs had their first meeting to make plans for their groups, Buctime will be an intervention time beginning eptember 15th, the cell phone policy change has been going well, FCCLA is starting a coffee bar, and attendance goals have been set for students and staff. Kelchen reported the basketball hoops have been installed on the playground and Denovo will tour the building with the architect on September 18th.
25-26 Junior Achievement Agreement – Motion by Recker, second by Maas to approve the 25-26 Junior Achievement Agreement as presented.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the first reading and waive the second reading of board policies 211, 402.2, 402.3, 405.2, 501.3, 507.1, 603.1, and 603.5 as presented. The second reading was waived as changes were due to legislative action. Policy 505.5 was tabled.
Cave Niagara Field Trip – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the out of state field trip to Cave Niagara in Harmony, MN as presented.
BucPr1de – Teacher Jim Brown organized the Miles for Meals to get donations for student meal debt, everyone is excited to be back in school, the homecoming hallways look great, and the principals are doing a great job.
Adjourn- Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 5:32 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills - 9/10/25 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| AgVantage FS | GREENHOUSE LP | 362.00 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 10,731.36 |
| Amplify Education Inc | INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES | 11,388.16 |
| Ascendance Truck Centers | SUPPLIES | 164.85 |
| Bard Materials | UPKEEP OF GROUNDS | 515.28 |
| BLACK HAWK WAST DISP, INC. | GARBAGE SERVICES | 893.00 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO. INC. | B&G SUPPLIES | 453.73 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | Tech Budget | 258.57 |
| CENGAGE LEARNING INC | Business Curriculum | 5,340.50 |
| CEV Multimedia, LLC | SUPPLIES | 4,275.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES/TRAVEL | 12,186.49 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 127.66 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| CLAYTON COUNTY CONSERVATION | Field Trip | 92.00 |
| CONNOLLY, KELLI | REIMBURSEMENT | 21.06 |
| Cooksley, Michelle | REIMBURSEMENT | 30.10 |
| Decorah Mobile Glass, Inc. | B&G SUPPLIES | 175.00 |
| Delta Math | INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | 170.00 |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | BUS INSPECTIONS | 150.00 |
| DEPT OF ADMIN SERVICES | 403B ADMIN FEE | 600.00 |
| DUNKERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHARED LMC | 51,048.63 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,583.78 |
| Eastern Iowa Asphalt Maintenance Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 1,085.68 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS | 346.43 |
| H2I Group | B&G SUPPLIES | 350.00 |
| Heartland Scenic Studio | B&G Supplies | 26.45 |
| IA ASSOC OF SCH BUS OFFICIALS | FALL 2025 CONFERENCE | 290.00 |
| IA HIGH SCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION | SUPPLIES | 25.00 |
| Imagine Learning | IM Materials for Math | 20,434.80 |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | ICN SERVICES | 349.25 |
| IXL Learning | MS Math Enrich | 349.00 |
| JOHNSTONE SUPPLY | MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES | 256.52 |
| Kerkove, Michael | DOT PHYSICAL | 110.00 |
| March, Talya | CLASS REIMBURSEMENT | 3,420.00 |
| MARC | SUPPLIES | 164.31 |
| McIntosh, Patricia | DOT PHYSICAL | 100.00 |
| Midwest Bus Parts, Inc. | SUPPLIES | 456.68 |
| MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. | SUPPLIES | 931.56 |
| MTMD Driving School LLC | DRIVERS ED | 1,040.00 |
| N.E.I.B.A. | Membership | 20.00 |
| Nelson, Megan | REIMBURSEMENT | 30.21 |
| Nick's Grocery | BACK TO SCHOOL COOKOUT | 630.26 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 304.35 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 173.47 |
| PAPER CORPORATION, THE | PAPER | 3,904.80 |
| PITNEY BOWES, INC. | POSTAGE METER LEASE | 222.06 |
| PRESTO-X | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 80.59 |
| Reck, Nathan | DOT PHYSICAL | 124.80 |
| Reed, Barbara | REIMBURSEMENT | 29.12 |
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 56.53 |
| SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC | SUPPLIES | 147.41 |
| Shaffer, Allison | REIMBURSEMENT | 824.87 |
| Smith, Mandi | REIMBURSEMENT | 56.40 |
| TEACHER'S DISCOVERY | INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | 1,000.00 |
| Truck Center Companies | PARTS | 1,185.90 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 222.98 |
| VAN METER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO | ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES | 199.03 |
| WEEDS ON FIRE | UPKEEP OF BLDGS & GROUNDS | 1,343.22 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | SUPPLIES | 961.92 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 350.31 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| CARBER, JERRY | OFFICIAL | 150.00 |
| CENTRAL CSD | ENTRY FEE | 75.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES | 31.05 |
| Clark, Randall | OFFICIAL | 160.00 |
| Cobar, Thomas | OFFICIAL | 150.00 |
| EDGEWOOD COLESBURG CSD | ENTRY FEE | 140.00 |
| Elite Sports | SUPPLIES | 213.78 |
| Ellis, Michael | Medical/Seccurity FB 9/5/25 | 50.00 |
| FBLA-PBL | DUES-FBLA | 176.00 |
| HUNDLEY, MICHAEL | HS FB Medical/Security 9/5/25 | 50.00 |
| IA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSN | REGISTRATION | 75.00 |
| IHSADA | IHSADA Membership | 200.00 |
| IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSN | MEMBERSHIP | 85.00 |
| Klenzman, Tyler | HS FB Medical/Security 9/5/25 | 100.00 |
| LAMMERS, LORI | Volleyball Official 9/4/25 | 160.00 |
| Langlois, Isaiah | HS FB Official 9/5/25 | 150.00 |
| MONTICELLO SPORTS | EQUIPMENT & JERSEYS | 2,124.00 |
| NORTH LINN | DUES | 112.39 |
| PORTA PHONE CO. | FB Headsets | 2,717.23 |
| Russell, Trystin | MS FB Official 9/5/25 | 100.00 |
| Timmy D Music Service | DJ Homecoming Dance | 250.00 |
| TRI RIVERS CONFERENCE | CONFERENCE DUES | 550.00 |
| WACHTER, JEFF | HS FB Official 9/5/25 | 170.00 |
| WALMART COMMUNITY BRC | Items needed for plaques | 241.00 |
| WOODWARD, JAKE | HS FB Official 9/5/25 | 150.00 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| SU Insurance Company | BREAK/FIX INS | 13,438.25 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | EQUIPMENT | 2,150.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | EQUIPMENT | 9,067.28 |
| Intelligent Marking USA Inc | EQUIPMENT LEASE | 11,000.00 |
| Primex Inc | EQUIPMENT | 792.51 |
| SADLER POWER TRAIN | LICENSE | 2,059.00 |
| Varsity Group | SIGNAGE | 11,275.00 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | Freezer Alarm | 127.03 |
| EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO. | Supplies | 144.53 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | Food purchased | 1,850.39 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | food/supplies | 11,012.25 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. | dairy | 1,482.68 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 8, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Secondary Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal 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 September 10, 2025; resignation of Al Snyder as girls basketball coach; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Student Senate Conference Presentation – Student council advisor Lee White presented information about the NASC LEAD conference in Washington DC in late February 2026. He requested approval to travel out of state and use of district vehicles to travel to/from the airport.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported on progress of the literacy curriculum pilot, student-led conferences will be held on October 21st & 23rd, a Leader in Me coach met with teachers, and the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) was sent out. Ludwig reported staff took the MRA to get baseline data, banners have been hung in the events gym, pink-out night was held, Timmy the Dreamer spoke to 7th-12th graders this week, and a goal has been set in an effort to reduce students leaving class. Kelchen presented the school performance profile, reported preliminary certified enrollment numbers, and stated that Denovo did a walk-thru of the building with the architect.
Application for MSA – English Learners (EL) - Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to submit a request to the SBRC for a modified supplement amount of $28,613.92 due to excess costs of providing the EL program in the prior year.
Application for MSA – Special Education Deficit – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to submit a request for allowable growth and supplemental aid for the negative special education balance of $50,040.68.
Custodial Position Posting – Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the potential posting for a new custodial position beginning the second semester
Music Theatre International Contract – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the Music Theatre International Contract as presented.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the first reading of board policies 505.8 series, 506.1 series, 506.2 series and 506.4 series as presented.
Student Senate Conference Request – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the out of state field trip and use of district vehicles for the student senate conference as requested.
Open Enrollment Requests – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the open enrollment out requests presented by Kelchen.
Closed Session – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to hold a closed a session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session as authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). The board entered closed session at 5:44 pm with roll call vote of Aye: Recker, Maas, Steffens, Sperfslage; Nay: Cooksley. The board returned to open session at 5:54 pm.
Closes Session Action - Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to accept the resignation of Trisha Lindsay as bus driver. Aye: Cooksley, Maas, Steffens, Sperfslage; Nay: Recker
BucPr1de – Banners have been hung in the gym and new basketball hoops installed on the playground.
Adjourn- Motion by Maas, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills - October 8, 2025 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| ACCENT LASER SERVICE, INC. | TECH SUPPLIES | 914.70 |
| Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. | Legal Services | 110.00 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 12,773.62 |
| Amazon | SUPPLIES | 869.46 |
| Amplify Education Inc | INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | 336.00 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO. INC. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 1,221.68 |
| Cardio Partners Inc | replacement AED pads | 127.00 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | SUPPLIES | 235.70 |
| CENGAGE LEARNING INC | TEXTBOOKS | 136.40 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | PURCHASED SERVICES | 16,337.80 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | LODGING/BACKGROUND CHECKS | 355.68 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | TRANSPORTATION PURCHASED SERVICE | 63.83 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| COPY SYSTEMS INC | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 2,247.44 |
| Corkery, Tiffany | FCS SUPPLIES | 89.91 |
| DON & WALT L.L.C. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 163.03 |
| Dreamer State University LLC | ASSEMBLY PROGRAM SPEAKER | 2,600.00 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,690.63 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS | 374.70 |
| Family First Homecare of Iowa | PURCHASED SERVICE | 551.25 |
| FLINN SCIENTIFIC | SCIENCE SUPPLIES | 26.38 |
| Halford, Adam | DOT PHYSICAL | 110.00 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | PS SNACKS | 663.82 |
| Imagine Learning | INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | 1,501.50 |
| IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSN | Membership Dues | 75.00 |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | ICN SERVICES | 349.25 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | 10 E prints of Sound of Silence | 37.45 |
| Kami Notable | Renewal | 1,476.57 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | GAS/DIESEL | 6,704.58 |
| MIDWEST WHEEL | TRANSPORTATION-PARTS | 470.99 |
| MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. | SUPPLIES | 108.57 |
| N.E.I.B.A. | Registration | 50.00 |
| NICC BUSINESS & COMMUNITY | STOP Class | 70.00 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 618.59 |
| Northland CDL Training & Licensing | CDL Training | 895.00 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | PUBLISH MINUTES | 187.63 |
| Parts Town | SUPPLIES | 254.48 |
| PEARSON EDUCATION INC | INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS | 1,634.80 |
| PRESTO-X | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 80.59 |
| Red Rock Farms | FIELD TRIP | 175.00 |
| Renaissance | FAST testing | 1,418.60 |
| Rubber Band Arrangements | SUPPLIES | 48.00 |
| SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC | SUPPLIES | 71.07 |
| Shafer, Donna | DOT PHYSICAL | 95.00 |
| Sherrets, Daniel | DOT PHYSICAL | 110.00 |
| Snyder, Teresa | GRAD HR REIMBURSEMENT | 500.00 |
| SOLBERGS | Staff Recognition | 80.22 |
| SUPERIOR WELDING SUPPLY | WELDING SUPPLIES | 387.53 |
| TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC | GOLD renewal | 502.80 |
| Thurn, Abbey | CONFERENCE TRAVEL | 215.35 |
| Truck Center Companies | PARTS | 271.95 |
| UPS | SHIPPING | 17.06 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 222.98 |
| Veronica Anne Photography | STAFF PHOTOS | 1,404.00 |
| VitalSource | Hawkeye Fall Textbooks | 2,268.18 |
| WALMART COMMUNITY BRC | FCS SUPPLIES | 493.12 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 421.68 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| BSN SPORTS, LLC | Volleyball Net/shipping | 3,553.14 |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ENTRY FEES | 105.00 |
| CHAMBERLIN, RANDY | HS Volleyball Official 9/18/25 | 160.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES | 1,596.52 |
| CHRIS HOFFERT | HS Football Official 9/26/25 | 170.00 |
| Clark, Randall | HS Volleyball Official 9/25/25 | 160.00 |
| COOK, MATTHEW | HS Football Official 9/26/25 | 100.00 |
| CSB-CASH | Start up money for coffee bar | 270.00 |
| Elite Sportswear LP | SUPPLIES | 213.78 |
| Ellis, Michael | Medical/Security Football 9/12/2025 | 50.00 |
| FBLA-PBL | Dues | 64.00 |
| FONTENOT, JOSEPH | Football Official 9/12/2025 | 150.00 |
| Frake, Tim | HS Football Official 09/12/2025 | 150.00 |
| GALLERY, BLAKE | Medical/Security HS Football 9/12/2025 | 100.00 |
| GENERAL FUND | Officials-Employees | 161.46 |
| GLADBROOK-REINBECK H.S. | ENTRY FEES | 100.00 |
| Hoffert, Steve | HS Football Official 9/26/25 | 150.00 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | coffee bar supplies | 174.32 |
| HUNDLEY, MICHAEL | Medical/Security Football 9/12/2025 | 50.00 |
| IOWA FBLA | FBLA IA State Conference | 1,440.00 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | Activity - Pep Band | 144.99 |
| JESUP CSD | ENTRY FEES | 61.00 |
| Johnson, Mike | HS Football Official 9/26/25 | 150.00 |
| KEYTAG LLC | Homecoming Dance Tickets | 253.02 |
| Kleve, Dawn | Medical/Security Football 9/26/25 | 50.00 |
| Lake, Brad | MS Football Official 9/25/25 10/2/2025 | 400.00 |
| Lincoln, Pat | HS Football Official 9/26/25 | 150.00 |
| LOUGHREN, PATRICK | MS Football Official 9/25/25 10/2/2025 | 380.00 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | BUC BREW SUPPLIES | 913.28 |
| MFL MARMAC SCHOOLS | ENTRY FEES | 80.00 |
| Moore, JoLynn | HS Volleyball Official 9/25/2025 | 320.00 |
| NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION | PLAQUES | 146.00 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | BUC BREW SUPPLIES | 838.82 |
| PIONEER MANUFACTURING CO. | Football Paint | 1,176.15 |
| PROUTY, JIM | HS Football Official 9/26/25 | 150.00 |
| Reck, Nicole | Flowers homecoming | 90.00 |
| SCHLEISMAN, MARK | HS Volleyball Official 9/30/2025 | 160.00 |
| SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION | SUPPLIES | 135.53 |
| SIGN WORKS OF MUSCATINE LLC | HELMET DECALS | 171.67 |
| SPRINGVILLE COMM. SCHOOL | ENTRY FEE | 100.00 |
| STARMONT CSD | ENTRY FEE | 95.00 |
| STEGER, TEDDY | HS Football Official 9/29/25 | 100.00 |
| THOMAS, DANIEL | HS Football Official 09/12/2025 | 170.00 |
| Uhal, John | HS Volleyball Official 9/30/2025 | 160.00 |
| VASKE, MICHAEL | HS Football Official 9/29/25 | 115.00 |
| Vennega, Logan | HS Football Official 9/12/2025 | 150.00 |
| VERN'S TRUE VALUE HARDWARE | Baseball Paint | 27.16 |
| WEGMANN, CHAD | HS Football Official 9/29/25 | 100.00 |
| WEST MARSHALL CSD | ENTRY FEES | 85.00 |
| WEsthoff, Nate | HS Football Official 9/29/2025 | 100.00 |
| Wilgenbusch, Keegan | Medical/Security Football 9/26/25 | 50.00 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | football paint | 116.97 |
| SAVE FUND | ||
| LYNCH ROOFING & SIDING, INC | ROOF REPAIR | 41,500.00 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| Benton Ready Mix | SUPPLIES | 494.69 |
| Kress Concrete LLC | PURCHASED SERVICE | 150.00 |
| MANATTS | SUPPLIES | 807.30 |
| Moose Mechanical | B&G PURCHASED SERVICE | 2,666.68 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| BIMBO BAKERIES USA | bread products | 538.84 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | Food purchased | 532.37 |
| EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO. | supplies | 173.83 |
| KAISER'S WELDING & REPAIR LLC | Repairs to kitchen sink | 157.50 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | food purchased | 4,503.75 |
| Nick's Grocery | food purchased | 116.61 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | food/supplies purchased | 15,760.55 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. | dairy | 3,851.54 |
| WALMART COMMUNITY BRC | food purchased | 13.79 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – November 12, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Board member Scott Cooksley was absent. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Secondary Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal 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 Recker, second by Steffens to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on October 8, 2025; hiring of Trysten Russell as boys assistant basketball coach; hiring of Jess Flexsenhar as girls assistant basketball coach; resignation of Kiersten Amos as cheer coach; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported that there are two student teachers in the elementary, the first grade students’ service project consisted of getting donations to send to parent Tyler Cheshire stationed in Syria; sixth grade students are doing a food drive service project with Buchanan County Extension; fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students attended the Veterans’ Day ceremony held in the high school; PTO is leading the Leader in Me assembly with students reaching goals for the fundraiser being able to pie a teacher in the face; and they are getting feedback from parents on student response to the new pilot curriculum. Ludwig reported staff is determining priorities based on the needs assessment; the attendance improvement process continues; students commented on the impact of seeing the veterans for the ceremony; and staff is working together on common teaching practices. Kelchen reported that Denovo Construction and the architect are working on options for the MS building project; administrators met to discuss options to utilize current space; and that a discussion was held with Piper Sandler regarding bond options for the project.
Early Graduate Applications for the Class of 2026 - Motion by Recker, second by Maas to approve the early graduate applications as presented.
SBRC Requests for Administrative Costs – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the application to the SBRC in the amount of $2,390.76 for special education administrative costs associated with the River Hills Consortium program for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to approve the application to the SBRC in the amount of $2,748.03 for special education administrative costs associate with the Lied Center Consortium program for the 2026-2027 school year.
Snow Removal Bid – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the bid from Jeff Childers at a rate of $100/hour for snow removal during the 25-26 school year.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the second reading of board policies 505.8 series, 506.1 series, 506.2 series and 506.4 series with changes as discussed. Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to approve the first reading of board policy 503.9 as presented.
Use of Education Support Personnel Salary Supplement (ESPSS) Funds – Tabled
Student Questions – A student asked when the middle school project will begin.
BucPr1de – Shout out to administration for doing a great job and to the teachers that attend the school board meetings.
Adjourn- Motion by Recker, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 5:35 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills - November 12, 2025 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| Access Elevator & Lifts Inc | KEYS | 100.00 |
| Acer Service Corp | TECH SUPPLIES | 214.92 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 10,608.29 |
| BLACK HAWK WAST DISP, INC. | GARBAGE SERVICES | 1,786.00 |
| BLOOMSBURY FARM | 1st Grade field trip | 272.00 |
| Car Keys Express | KEY & REMOTE | 188.72 |
| CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO | SCIENCE SUPPLIES | 190.06 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | AEA SP ED FLOWTHROUGH | 16,289.80 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | GAS | 2,348.70 |
| CITIZEN'S STATE BANK | LMC PETTY CASH | 225.50 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 70.00 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | ANNUAL ADMIN FEE | 572.45 |
| D.I.A.L. / Elevator Safety Bureau | BOILER INSPECTION | 320.00 |
| DECKER EQUIPMENT | BLDG & GROUNDS SUPPLIES | 82.59 |
| Deike Implement Company | BLDG & GROUNDS SUPPLIES | 79.68 |
| Dept of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing | ELEVATOR PERMIT | 340.00 |
| DON & WALT L.L.C. | BLDG & GROUNDS PURC SERVICE | 210.48 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,714.28 |
| Edgewood Oil, Inc. | TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES | 1,320.50 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS | 388.23 |
| Family First Homecare of Iowa | PURCHASED NURSING SERVICES | 6,459.39 |
| Franklin Covey Client Sales Inc | LEADER IN ME | 21,001.90 |
| HAASCO, LTD | ASBESTOS INSPECTION | 1,441.45 |
| HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CONCURRENT CLASSES | 56,216.00 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | HALLOWEEN TREAT | 474.53 |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | ICN SERVICES | 349.25 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | SUPPLIES | 575.48 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | SUPPLIES | 104.68 |
| KAY L. CHAPMAN CPA PC | AUDIT SERVICES | 4,750.00 |
| Kehrli, Emily | LIBRARY FEE REFUND | 7.99 |
| Kerkove, Michael | SCAFFOLD RENT | 125.00 |
| Kirby, Luke | REIMBURSE FOR SUPPLIES | 98.80 |
| KONE INC. | Elevator Service Provider | 255.87 |
| LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS | SUPPLIES | 113.85 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | GAS/DIESEL | 3,168.22 |
| Maverick Powersports LLC | PARTS | 31.95 |
| MENARDS | SUPPLIES | 15.96 |
| MIDWEST WHEEL | TRANSPORTATION-PARTS | 391.71 |
| Moose Mechanical | PURCHASED SERVICE | 455.00 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 223.79 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 240.73 |
| Peck, David | DOT PHYSICAL | 110.00 |
| PRESTO-X | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 83.59 |
| PURCHASE POWER | POSTAGE METER REFILL | 1,259.25 |
| SCHMITZ JANITORIAL SUPPLY | JANITORIAL SUPPLIES | 69.80 |
| SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS | BOOK FAIR SUPPLIES | 1,513.73 |
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 10.41 |
| SUPERIOR WELDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 432.45 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 223.11 |
| VAN METER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO | ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES | 763.31 |
| VERN'S TRUE VALUE | SUPPLIES | 175.00 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | Repair - Parts | 1,367.45 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 85.15 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| BUCHHOLTZ, DAVID | OFFICIAL | 150.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES | 4,610.13 |
| DERLEIN SCALE, INC | WR Scale Certification | 100.00 |
| DON BOSCO HIGH SCHOOL | VB ENTRY FEE | 90.00 |
| DUNKERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | VB ENTRY FEE | 120.00 |
| Family Career & Community Leaders of America | Dues | 289.00 |
| FBLA-PBL | Dues | 16.00 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | coffee bar supplies | 1,466.32 |
| IOWA BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION | DUES | 150.00 |
| IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION | MEMBERSHIP FEES | 1,076.00 |
| ISDTA | MEMBERSHIP & FEES | 960.00 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | Activity - Pep Band | 130.00 |
| JUNK, MARK | OFFICIAL | 150.00 |
| Kleve, Dawn | Medical/Security HS Football | 100.00 |
| LAMKER, RACHEL | OFFICIAL | 100.00 |
| LOUGHREN, PATRICK | OFFICIAL | 135.00 |
| MEYER, LARRY | OFFICIAL | 150.00 |
| MONTICELLO SPORTS | EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES | 1,269.00 |
| Moore, JoLynn | OFFICIAL | 320.00 |
| MUSICAL THEATRE INTERNATIONAL | Musical Materials | 400.00 |
| N.E.I.B.A. | HONOR BAND REGISTRATION | 22.00 |
| NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION | DUES | 990.00 |
| NORTH-LINN CSD | CC ENTRY FEE | 110.00 |
| SCHLEISMAN, MARK | OFFICIAL | 320.00 |
| Schott, Brendan | OFFICIAL | 135.00 |
| SHROEDER, DENNIS | OFFICIAL | 170.00 |
| SiteOne Landscape Supply Holding LLC | Supplies | 357.98 |
| Smith, Andrew | Donation from fundraiser | 144.92 |
| STEGER, TEDDY | OFFICIAL | 200.00 |
| TUCKER, DARRELL | OFFICIAL | 150.00 |
| VASKE, MICHAEL | Official | 115.00 |
| WEGMANN, CHAD | OFFICIAL | 200.00 |
| Werling, Jeff | Medical/Security HS Football | 50.00 |
| WEST DELAWARE CSD | CC ENTRY FEE | 100.00 |
| WEST DELAWARE MIDDLE SCHOOL | MS CC ENTRY FEE | 70.00 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | All state packets | 18.00 |
| Westhoff, Nate | OFFICIAL | 200.00 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 20.99 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| America United Life | RETIREE INCENTIVE | 70,222.00 |
| EMC Insurance | WORKERS COMP PREMIUM | 2,064.00 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | BUS | 137,904.00 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| BIMBO BAKERIES USA | Bread Products | 584.21 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | Food Purchased | 298.89 |
| COUNTRY VIEW DAIRY | Food Purchased | 206.00 |
| EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO. | Supplies Purchased | 272.33 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | Food Purchased | 6,597.14 |
| Nick's Grocery | Food Purchased | 81.47 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | Food/Supplies Purchased | 21,764.82 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. | Dairy Products | 3,903.68 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Annual, Organizational, and Regular Board Meeting Minutes – December 10, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Board member Scott Cooksley was absent. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Secondary Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal 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 Steffens, second by Recker to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on November 12, 2025; resignation of Craig Hutton as head boys basketball coach; hiring of Lee White as head boys basketball coach; hiring of Ella Cook as cheer sponsor; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to approve the second reading of board policy 503.9 as presented.
ESPSS Allocation – Tabled
FY25 Financial Reports – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the FY25 financial reports as presented.
Official Canvass of Election Results – Results of the election were presented as Tonishia Dockstader for At-Large and Troy Tempus as District 1. Motion by Recker, second by Maas to accept the official canvass of election results. The board thanked Scott Cooksley and Tim Recker for their dedication to the district as school board members.
Appointment of President Pro-tem - Motion by Maas, second by Recker to appoint the board secretary as President Pro-tem.
Adjourn - Motion by Recker, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 5:10 pm.
Call to Order - The organizational meeting was called to order at 5:11 pm by the board secretary.
Oath of office to elected board members - The board secretary administered the Oath of Office to newly elected board members Tonishia Dockstader and Troy Tempus.
Election of President - The board secretary took nominations for president. Sperfslage and Steffens were nominated. Ballots were counted and Sperfslage was declared the board president. The oath of office was administered by the board secretary.
Election of Vice-President - Sperfslage took nominations for vice-president. Steffens and Maas were nominated. Ballots were counted and Steffens was declared vice-president. The oath of office was administered by the president.
Appoint Board Secretary - Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to appoint Teresa Knipper as board secretary. The oath of office was administered by the president.
Appoint Board Treasurer - Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to appoint Lyle McIntosh as board treasurer. The board secretary will administer the oath of office.
Appoint Legal Counsel - Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to appoint Ahlers & Cooney as legal counsel.
Approve Official Depositories - Motion by Steffens, second by Tempus to approve the superintendent, board president, and board secretary as authorized signers at the official depositories (maximum deposits) of: Citizens State Bank ($10 million), UMB ($2 million), and ISJIT ($10 million).
Name Official Publication - Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to approve Independence Bulletin Journal as official publication for the district.
Establish dates and times of school board meetings - Motion by Tempus, second by Steffens to approve the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm as the school board meeting date and time.
Committee Appointments – Sperfslage and Steffens were appointed to the employee handbook committee. Tempus and Maas were appointed to the negotiations committee. Dockstader was appointed to the Buchanan County Conference Board.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported that family/friends were invited to visit students in the afternoon of November 25th to do activities, the elementary winter concert is December 15th, the TAG plan was approved by the state, 4th grade is ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, and the literacy pilot for 1st semester is being evaluated by the team with a mid-year pilot starting soon. Ludwig reported that an assembly for winter activities was organized by student council, the school building action plan was provided to the board, proposed attendance changes to the student handbook were explained, and an update on cell phone use be students was provided. Kelchen reported that a work session with Denovo and the architect is scheduled for January 5th at 5:00 pm and asked the board if they would be interested in a 4-day school calendar.
Cooperative Sharing Agreement - Motion by Tempus, second by Maas to approve the cooperative sharing agreement with Independence CSD for boys soccer, girls soccer, boys bowling, girls bowling, and robotics as presented.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the first reading of board policy 501.10 as discussed.
Van Purchase – Motion by Tempus, second by Dockstader to approve the purchase of a 12-passenger van up to $45,000.
SBRC Application – Motion by Maas, second by Dockstader to approve the SBRC application for modified supplement amount of $68,282 for open enrollment out. Motion carried with all ayes.
MS/HS Student Handbook Changes – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the changes to the MS/HS student handbook as presented. Aye: Maas, Sperfslage, Steffens, Tempus; Nay: Dockstader.
Student Questions – Students asked about coaches driving bus for activities, who is replacing Mike Kerkove, and about plans for the building project.
BucPr1de – Thanks to Mike Kerkove for his nearly 30 years of service to the district. Kevin Hesner has been painting in the weight room.
Adjourn- Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills - December 10, 2025 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| A Love for Special Learning | CURRICULUM | 320.00 |
| Access Elevator & Lifts Inc | REPAIR | 2,689.60 |
| AgVantage FS | GREENHOUSE LP | 398.26 |
| Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. | Legal Services | 55.00 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 11,804.50 |
| Amazon | SUPPLIES | 312.60 |
| AWM Corp | PURCHASED SERVICE | 280.00 |
| BLACK HAWK WAST DISP, INC. | GARBAGE SERVICES | 893.00 |
| BUCHANAN COUNTY AUDITOR | SCHOOL ELECTION | 2,233.67 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO. INC. | B&G SUPPLIES | 50.09 |
| CEDAR FALLS CSD | TUITION | 16,186.56 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | CRAEA SERVICE AGREEMENT | 33,509.80 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | IASB convention hotel | 177.48 |
| Childers, Jeff | SNOW REMOVAL | 1,658.32 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 63.83 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 680.90 |
| CollegeBoard | PSAT Test | 120.96 |
| COMELEC SERVICES, INC. | BUS RADIO REPAIR | 567.00 |
| Dockstader, Tonishia | PARKING | 26.00 |
| DUNKERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | LMC AGREEMENT | 266.09 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,679.82 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS | 310.63 |
| Family First Homecare of Iowa | PURCHASED NURSING SERVICES | 5,082.84 |
| HEARTLAND AEA | Training | 100.00 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL SNACKS | 449.17 |
| IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS | IASB BoardCon | 495.00 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | SUPPLIES | 307.88 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | SUPPLIES | 106.04 |
| Kirby, Luke | REIMBURSEMENT-SUPPLIES | 56.08 |
| Lesson Pix Inc | SUBSCRIPTION | 36.00 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | GAS/DIESEL | 3,211.54 |
| Literacy Council of North Americ | Membership | 460.00 |
| Mulford, Leslie | DOT PHYSICAL | 110.00 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 403.43 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 310.87 |
| PITNEY BOWES, INC. | POSTAGE METER LEASE | 222.06 |
| PRESTO-X | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 83.59 |
| Schnell, Brenda | REIMBURSED-SUPPLIES | 48.72 |
| SCHOOL SPECIALTY LLC | SUPPLIES | 591.20 |
| Teacher Synergy LLC | Math Curriculum for special ed | 20.00 |
| TNT REPAIR & RECOVERY LLC | TIRE REPAIRS | 1,097.04 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 223.11 |
| WALMART COMMUNITY BRC | FCS SUPPLIES | 540.17 |
| Waterloo Community School District | Career Center Registration | 450.00 |
| WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK CSD | SPED TUI | 9,870.00 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | SUPPLIES | 510.82 |
| Wiregrass Technologies | Glowforge Repair | 1,110.00 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | Supplies | 1,144.09 |
| DON DILAVRA | official | 140.00 |
| Elite Sports | PRACTICE JERSEYS | 352.00 |
| GRIMM, VAUGHN | official | 150.00 |
| IA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSN | CONFERENCE REGISTRATION | 720.00 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | ENTRY FEES | 350.00 |
| Iowa Central Women's Wrestling | ENTRY FEES | 200.00 |
| IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSN | MEMBERSHIP | 100.00 |
| Kelly, Keaton | official | 110.00 |
| LORAS DIGMANN | official | 165.00 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | SUPPLIES | 17.98 |
| MONTICELLO SPORTS | EQUIPMENT | 1,110.00 |
| PEPSI-COLA | VENDING MACHINE SUPPLIES | 285.40 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | supplies | 111.89 |
| ROEN, JEFF | official | 150.00 |
| Schott, Brendan | official | 160.00 |
| Waterloo Community School District | Entry Fee | 250.00 |
| World's Finest Chocolate, Inc. | FUNDRAISER SUPPLIES | 3,708.39 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| EMC Insurance | BUS INSURANCE | 757.00 |
| NEIGHBOR INSURANCE | INSURANCE | 2,064.00 |
| SU Insurance Company | BREAK/FIX INS | 13,438.25 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| CEDAR FALLS CSD | TUITION | 2,359.20 |
| COMELEC SERVICES, INC. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 3,869.00 |
| ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING & EQUIP | ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES | 1,106.45 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | EQUIPMENT | 900.00 |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | ||
| UMB Bank, N.A. | FINANCIAL FEES | 300.00 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | food/supplies | 222.24 |
| COUNTRY VIEW DAIRY | food purchased | 689.00 |
| EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO. | Supplies | 125.05 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | food/supplies | 3,379.17 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | Food/Supplies | 10,728.98 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. | milk products | 2,297.98 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Special Work Session Minutes – January 5, 2026
Call to Order - President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Tonishia Dockstader, Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus. Administration attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, HS/MS Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Maintenance Supervisor Mike Timmer and representatives from Emergent Architecture and Denovo Constructional also attended.
Approve Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda was made by Maas, second by Dockstader
Discussion – Representatives from Emergent Architecture and Denovo Construction presented options for the building addition/renovation. The board discussed the options and suggested revisions.
Adjourn – Motion by Dockstader, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 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 am and 4:00 pm.
East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – January 14, 2026
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Tonishia Dockstader, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus. Board member Andrew Maas was absent. Administration attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, HS/MS Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the agenda as presented.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Steffens, second by Tempus to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on December 10, 2025; minutes from the work session on January 5, 2026; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported that the 5th grade Lighthouse team updates the school sign, the 6th grade Lighthouse team is planning the January assembly, a review of referrals to the office data shows that there is improvement compared to last year, and FAST screening begins January 20th. Ludwig reported that the attendance goal has been met so a new goal has been set. Kelchen reported on some of the school topics that may be discussed in legislative session, Denovo Construction will be providing new drawings using the suggested revisions, and the 4-day week survey results were provided.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Dockstader, second by Tempus to approve the second reading of board policy 501.10 as discussed.
Gym Floor Refinishing – Motion by Tempus, second by Steffens to approve the quote for gym floor refinishing from Capital Sanitary as presented.
At-Risk/Dropout Plan SBRC Request – Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the SBRC application for modified supplement amount of $127,822 for the 26-27 At-Risk/Dropout Plan. Motion carried with all ayes.
At-Risk/Dropout Plan – Motion by Steffens, second by Tempus to approve the At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan for the 26-27 school year. Motion carried with all ayes
Certified Early Retirement Policy 407.6 Review – Motion by Tempus, second by Dockstader to approve the Policy 407.6 as discussed. Payout will be $27,500 and $100/day for five-year average sick leave ending balance.
Classified Early Retirement Policy 413.2 Review – Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the Policy 413.2 as discussed. Payout will be $100/day for five-year average FTE and sick leave ending balance.
Flexibility Fund Expenditure Resolution – Motion by Dockstader, second by Tempus to set a public hearing for February 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm for a proposed resolution to approve expenditures from the flexibility fund.
BucPr1de – Great showing of Buc Pr1de at the January 13th basketball game with EB dance camp students performing, 5th grade girls’ basketball playing during half-time, and the pep band performing. EB staff provided breakfast to Dunkerton CSD staff after the passing of one of their students.
Adjourn- Motion by Steffens, second by Tempus to adjourn the meeting at 5:52 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills - January 14, 2026 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| Acer Service Corp | PURCHASED SERVICE | 358.48 |
| AgVantage FS | GREENHOUSE LP | 1,164.50 |
| Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. | Legal Services | 570.00 |
| Akademos LLC | TEXTBOOKS | 262.45 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 15,401.57 |
| Ascendance Truck Centers | BUS REPAIR | 3,842.06 |
| BLACK HAWK WAST DISP, INC. | GARBAGE SERVICES | 893.00 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO. INC. | custodial supplies | 84.19 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | SOFTWARE LICENSE | 2,600.00 |
| Central Iowa Distributing | custodial supplies | 200.00 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 20,430.80 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES | 1,064.92 |
| Childers, Jeff | SNOW REMOVAL | 1,824.98 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | TRANSPORTATION PURCHASED SERVICE | 63.83 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| Clark, Terri | GRAD HOUR REIMBURSEMENT | 500.00 |
| COPY SYSTEMS INC | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 3,095.20 |
| D.I.A.L. / Elevator Safety Bureau | ELEVATOR PURC SERVICE | 300.00 |
| DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. | Bus garage fire ext inspection | 1,383.00 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,715.21 |
| Emick, Kraig | PURCHASED SERVICE | 150.00 |
| ESCHEN'S CLOTHING | SUPPLIES | 52.00 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS | 319.70 |
| Franck, Alyson | GRAD HOUR REIMBURSEMENT | 100.00 |
| HAUSERS WATER SYSTEMS INC | BLDG & GROUNDS SUPPLIES | 439.55 |
| HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | CONCURRENT CLASSES | 4,467.06 |
| Health Equity (Admin Fees) | HSA admin fee | 47.25 |
| Hoefer, Adam | GRAD HR REIMBURSEMENT | 500.00 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | PS SNACKS | 279.40 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 138,990.15 |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | ICN SERVICES | 698.50 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | SUPPLIES | 179.94 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | SUPPLIES | 272.29 |
| Learning A-Z | SUBSCRIPTION | 450.00 |
| Lenox, Tiffany | GRAD HR REIMBURSEMENT | 400.00 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | GAS/DIESEL | 4,497.23 |
| MANCHESTER SIGNS | VAN LOGO | 57.00 |
| MARC | custodial supplies | 309.64 |
| MENARDS | TOOLS/SUPPLIES | 445.43 |
| Nick's Grocery | FCS SUPPLIES | 5.31 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 233.65 |
| PRESTO-X | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 83.59 |
| Roger Tyler Piano Service | Piano Tuner | 450.00 |
| SAI | MEMBERSHIP | 615.00 |
| Sattgast, David | GRAD HOUR REIMBURSEMENT | 500.00 |
| Schlitter, Susan | Accompanist | 275.00 |
| Schnell, Brenda | PROFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 310.00 |
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 559.01 |
| Truck Center Companies | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 692.08 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 223.11 |
| Veronica Anne Photography | PURCHASED SERVICE | 233.52 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | SUPPLIES | 365.34 |
| White, Lee | GRAD HOUR REIMBURSEMENT | 500.00 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 516.13 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| 4 SEASONS FUND RAISING | FUNDRAISER SUPPLIES | 1,682.60 |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ENTRY FEES | 100.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES | 2,691.98 |
| COTTRELL, PHIL | official | 300.00 |
| Divis, Ethan | official | 160.00 |
| DON DILAVRA | Official | 165.00 |
| Elite Sports | PRACTICE JERSEYS | 880.00 |
| GENERAL FUND | Officials | 1,453.25 |
| Hahn, Nikolas | official | 160.00 |
| Hebdon, Mark | Official | 310.00 |
| Hilmer, Curt | Official | 410.00 |
| IA HIGH SCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION | All State Audition Fee | 28.00 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | ENTRY FEES | 45.00 |
| IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSN | ENTRY FEE | 62.00 |
| Kelly, Keaton | official | 295.00 |
| Lake, Brad | Official | 250.00 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | SUPPLIES | 53.94 |
| MINNTEX CITRUS, INC. | FUNDRAISER SUPPLIES | 7,079.55 |
| MONTICELLO CSD | ENTRY FEES | 90.00 |
| MT. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL | ENTRY FEES | 175.00 |
| N.E.I.B.A. | NEIBA Registration | 29.00 |
| OSAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | ENTRY FEE | 150.00 |
| Packingham, James | official | 310.00 |
| Pattison, Tom | official | 160.00 |
| PROUTY, JIM | official | 100.00 |
| RATCHFORD, ROB | official | 100.00 |
| SCHLEISMAN, MARK | official | 160.00 |
| Schott, Brendan | Official | 250.00 |
| SHANNON WRESTLING AND TIMING | EQUIPMENT RENT | 525.00 |
| STAMY, DAVID | Official | 160.00 |
| STARMONT CSD | ENTRY FEE | 120.00 |
| STEPHAN, DAVID | Official | 160.00 |
| Vinton Shellsburg School | ENTRY FEES | 150.00 |
| WILLIAMSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT | ENTRY FEE | 160.00 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| America United Life | RETIREMENT INCENTIVE | 40,677.34 |
| SAVE FUND | ||
| Emergent Architecture PLC | ARCHITECT SERVICES | 21,750.00 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| Amazon | EQUIPMENT | 449.00 |
| COMELEC SERVICES, INC. | RADIO | 515.16 |
| DUNLAP MOTORS, INC | VAN | 43,500.00 |
| Moose Mechanical | PURCHASED SERVICE | 4,309.00 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| BIMBO BAKERIES USA | food | 1,127.08 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | food/supplies | 278.26 |
| COUNTRY VIEW DAIRY | food | 834.00 |
| EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO. | supplies | 299.18 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | food/supplies | 3,987.55 |
| Nelnet Payment Services | CC Fees | 243.37 |
| Nick's Grocery | food | 48.06 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | food/supplies | 7,293.71 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. | Food purchased/Dairy | 2,140.67 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 11, 2026
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Tonishia Dockstader, Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus. Administration attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, HS/MS Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
Public Hearing – Flexibility Fund – Sperfslage called for a motion to open the public hearing. Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to open the public hearing at 5:00 pm. Kelchen explained the purpose of the flexibility fund. No comments from the public. Motion by Steffens, second by Tempus to close the public hearing at 5:02 pm.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the agenda as presented.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on January 14, 2026; resignations of paraeducators Stacy Hirsch, Paula Aberle, and Sherry McCollough; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported that the Leader in Me representative worked with all grade levels to provide direction, FAST screening data shows scores remained steady, the Battle of the East Buchanans reading challenge with a Missouri school is this month, the sixth-grade lighthouse team is leading the February assembly, and the 100th day was celebrated. Ludwig reported that attendance is improving, the dance marathon is later this month, plans are being made for ISASP testing, and the NHS inductee ceremony was on February 10th. Kelchen provided school-related legislative updates regarding SSA, property taxes, and SAVE. He also presented a school calendar option with a 4-day week that was created with input from the district leadership team (DLT).
Flexibility Fund Resolution – Motion by Tempus, second by Maas to approve the expenditure from flexibility account resolution as discussed. The resolution was adopted as follows: WHEREAS, Iowa Code provides school districts with greater flexibility to transfer eligible funds to other specified purposes; WHEREAS, the Board, in consultation with its community, through a public hearing with notice, by the board passing a public hearing date on February 11, 2026 as prescribed by the Iowa Department of Education, has determined that excess funds in the flexibility account shall be transferred to general use in order to provide the best quality education for the students of the school district; and WHEREAS, the Board proposes to use $162,846.29 from the flexibility account, which came from excess funds from Teacher Quality Professional Development (TQPD) and Teacher Leadership Compensation Supplement (TLC). It has been certified that the statutory requirements for TQPD and TLC have been met and an approved copy of this board resolution submitted to the Iowa Department of Education. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board: Passed and approved this 11th day of February 2026.
Budget Adjustment Resolution – Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the budget adjustment resolution as presented. The resolution was adopted as follows: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of East Buchanan CSD, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Passed this 11th day of February 2026.
Sale of JD Tractor – Tabled
Financial Presentation – Kelchen presented information regarding the district’s financial status including fund balances, enrollment trends, solvency ratio, unspent authorized budget, and the impact of SSA. He provided options for the board to consider regarding the amount to reduce the budget.
FY27 Budget Reduction – Motion by Maas, second by Dockstader to reduce the district’s budget by $650,000. A work session to review the budget reduction areas will be held on February 25, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Resolution and Agreement – Kelchen presented the agreement from the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool and explained that a premium will be paid from the management fund for natural gas as a cost-saving measure for the general fund. Motion by Tempus, second by Steffens to approve agreement and resolution as presented. The resolution was adopted as follows: WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the East Buchanan Community School District in the County (Counties) of Buchanan, State of Iowa (the “School District”) is required by Section 274.3 of the Code of Iowa, as amended, to operate, control and supervise all public schools within the boundaries of the School District and is authorized to exercise any broad and implied power not inconsistent with the laws of the State of Iowa and administrative rules adopted by state agencies pursuant thereto, related to the operation, control and supervision of those public schools; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 670.7, subsection 1 of the Code of Iowa, as amended, the School District may join and pay funds into a local government risk pool to protect the School District against any and all liability, loss of property, or any other risks associated with the operation of the School District and the costs of local government risk pools shall be included in the School District’s management levy as provided in Section 296.7 of the Code of Iowa, as amended, or, if the School District has not certified a management levy, the costs shall be paid from the School District’s general fund; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 296.7 of the Code of Iowa, as amended, the School District may enter into agreements obligating the School District to make payments beyond its current budget year to establish and maintain local government risk pools to protect the School District from tort liability, loss of property, environmental hazards or any other risk associated with the operation of the School District; and WHEREAS, the School District is authorized pursuant to Chapter 28E of the Code of Iowa, as amended, to enter into joint agreements with other public agencies and with private agencies (both as defined therein) for the joint exercise of powers, privileges and authorities exercised or capable of being exercised by the School District; and WHEREAS, because of the fluctuation of the costs of natural gas and variability of the quantities of natural gas used by the School District caused by changes in winter weather conditions, it is in the best interests of the School District to enter into a joint agreement with other public agencies, in substantially the form as has been presented to and considered by the Board (the “Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Agreement” or the “Agreement”) providing for the forming and creation of the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission (the “Commission”) for the purpose of establishing one or more local government risk pools (together, the “Local Government Risk Pools”) to help the participating public agencies mitigate budget risks associated with winter heating and other natural gas consumption, to enter into contractual arrangements with private parties to access natural gas for the benefit of the participating public agencies, to establish premiums to be paid by the participating public agencies, to pool their risks and stabilize gas prices annually and to facilitate the purchase by and delivery to the participating public agencies of natural gas periodically; NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Hereby Resolved by the Board of Directors of the School District, as follows: Section 1. The participation by the School District in the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Agreement and the Local Government Risk Pools established in accordance therewith are hereby approved. Section 2. The Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Agreement is hereby approved, and the President and Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to accept and execute the same and any related documents for and on behalf of the School District. Section 3. The Board shall determine from time to time which, if any, of the Local Government Risk Pools established by the Commission are appropriate for the School District to participate in and shall enter into such related documents and agreements as may be necessary in connection therewith and the President and Board Secretary are hereby authorized and directed to execute the same for and on behalf of the School District. Section 4. To the extent that the School District incurs obligations to pay premiums or other costs in connection with such Local Government Risk Pools, the Board agrees to include in its annual budget sufficient funds to pay such obligations each fiscal year from its management levy and/or general fund levy. Section 5. The President and the Board Secretary (or their acting designees) are hereby authorized to execute and deliver any and all agreements, documents and instruments required in connection with the Agreement and to carry out the purposes set forth in this resolution. Section 6. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. Passed and approved the 11th day of February 2026.
Certified Early Retirement Policy 407.6 Review – Tabled
Student Questions – Students asked about how curriculum, activities, snow days, and attendance would change with a 4-day school calendar.
BucPr1de – Bus drivers work well as a team and three wrestlers competed in the girls wrestling state tournament.
Adjourn- Motion by Tempus, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills - February 11, 2026 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| AgVantage FS | GREENHOUSE LP | 975.44 |
| Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. | Legal Services | 418.00 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 19341.49 |
| Amazon | SUPPLIES | 168.74 |
| CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO. INC. | SUPPLIES | 145.85 |
| Cardio Partners Inc | AED SUPPLIES | 127.00 |
| CENTER POINT-URBANA CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 6304.53 |
| CENTRAL CITY COMM. SCHOOL | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 273.62 |
| Central Iowa Distributing | CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES | 705.00 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | SPECIAL EDUCATION | 16289.80 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | TRAVEL EXPENSES | 209.60 |
| Childers, Jeff | SNOW REMOVAL | 2908.32 |
| CHRISTIE DOOR | PURCHASED SERVICE | 185.00 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 63.83 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 145.00 |
| Compressed Air & Equipment Inc., Co. | CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES | 28.00 |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | 950.00 |
| DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. | STATE MEDICAID MATCH | 27927.91 |
| DUNKERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | SHARING AGREEMENT | 52343.09 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2609.66 |
| Edgewood Oil, Inc. | TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES | 749.00 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 222.96 |
| Family First Homecare of Iowa | PURCHASED NURSING SERVICES | 3364.83 |
| Formal Fashions Inc | TUXES | 599.40 |
| H2I Group | CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES | 95.00 |
| Health Equity | HSA admin fees | 47.25 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | PS SNACKS | 266.94 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 12461.40 |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | ICN SERVICES | 349.25 |
| Iowa School Finance Information Services Inc | CFPM SUBSCRIPTION | 2300.00 |
| Iowa Talented and Gifted Assn | ITAG Spring Workshop | 150.00 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | SUPPLIES | 57.99 |
| JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 547.25 |
| KAY L. CHAPMAN CPA PC | FY25 AUDIT | 4750.00 |
| KONE INC. | Elevator Service Provider | 276.84 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | GAS/DIESEL | 3223.96 |
| Lowe's | MICROWAVES | 516.00 |
| LYNCH ROOFING & SIDING, INC | ROOF REPAIRS | 424.60 |
| MENARDS | CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES | 339.00 |
| MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES | FIRE ALARM INSPECTION | 1718.92 |
| Moose Mechanical | PURCHASED SERVICE | 1172.50 |
| Nick's Grocery | CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES | 11.14 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 177.14 |
| NORTH-LINN CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 30276.59 |
| OELWEIN CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT OUT | 900.98 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 257.27 |
| Payment Spring | JMC online payment fees | 20.18 |
| Practical Applications Inc | PROF DEVELOPMENT | 2500.00 |
| RelayHub, LLC | MEDICAID PURCHASED SERVICE | 2816.78 |
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 498.74 |
| STARMONT CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 40097.81 |
| Teacher Synergy LLC | CURRICULUM | 10.00 |
| Truck Center Companies | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 367.22 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 433.17 |
| VAN METER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO | SUPPLIES | 469.71 |
| VitalSource | Hawkeye Spring Text | 1604.89 |
| WALMART COMMUNITY BRC | SUPPLIES | 694.54 |
| WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 12090.75 |
| WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 4267.63 |
| WEST DELAWARE CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 15845.42 |
| WILSON RESTAURANT SUPPLY INC. | REPAIR | 207.50 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 176.60 |
| YOUNG PLUMBING & HEATING CO. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 2274.91 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| Amazon | SUPPLIES | 299.54 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | donation | 328.85 |
| ANAMOSA SCHOOL DISTRICT | ENTRY FEE | 120.00 |
| CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL | ENTRY FEES | 150.00 |
| CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL | ENTRY FEES | 120.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES/SERVICES | 2457.34 |
| Corkery, Tiffany | SUPPLIES | 50.35 |
| Dumolien, Jordan | official | 150.00 |
| EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES | SUBSCRIPTION | 390.00 |
| FITZGERALD, MICHAEL | official | 150.00 |
| Frost, Joseph | official | 160.00 |
| Gallup, Kayla | donation | 201.97 |
| GRIFFITHS, FRED | official | 310.00 |
| HEIDELBAUER, CHRIS | official | 310.00 |
| KELEHER, JERRY | official | 150.00 |
| Kelly, Keaton | Official | 270.00 |
| Kuethe, Timothy | official | 160.00 |
| Lake, Brad | official | 275.00 |
| Lynott, Gabe | official | 150.00 |
| MAQUOKETA VALLEY CSD | ENTRY FEES | 110.00 |
| MFL MARMAC SCHOOLS | ENTRY FEES | 125.00 |
| MUSICAL THEATRE INTERNATIONAL | Musical Materials | 2988.01 |
| NASSP/NHS | MEMBERSHIP | 385.00 |
| NIEHAUS, JEFF | official | 160.00 |
| Ottumwa High School | ENTRY FEES | 150.00 |
| Pierson, Travis | official | 160.00 |
| SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION | ATHLETIC TAPE | 591.30 |
| Schott, Brendan | Official | 250.00 |
| SHANNON WRESTLING AND TIMING, LLC | PURCHASED SERVICE | 325.00 |
| Shubert, TJ | official | 400.00 |
| Sickles, Daniel | official | 150.00 |
| Skinnymixes.com | SUPPLIES | 51.83 |
| Smith, Andrew | donation | 801.97 |
| TROTT TROPHIES | TROPHY | 117.80 |
| Voss, Jared | official | 250.00 |
| WALMART COMMUNITY BRC | SUPPLIES | 95.61 |
| WAPSIE VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL | ENTRY FEE | 75.00 |
| WARTBURG COLLEGE | HONOR CHOIR REGISTRATION | 228.50 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | Music for honor Choir | 54.50 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| EMC Insurance | INSURANCE | 527.00 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| Amazon | EQUIPMENT | 316.99 |
| BSN SPORTS, LLC | TRACK EQUIPMENT | 7229.01 |
| Moose Mechanical | EQUIPMENT | 2530.00 |
| Trane US Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 2128.00 |
| DEBT SERVICE FUND | ||
| UMB Bank, N.A. | FINANCIAL FEES | 500.00 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| BIMBO BAKERIES USA | Food | 344.90 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | food/supplies | 244.39 |
| COUNTRY VIEW DAIRY | food purchased | 207.00 |
| EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO. | supplies | 19.48 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | Food purchased | 2297.78 |
| Nick's Grocery | Food | 81.51 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | food/supplies purchased | 3915.74 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. | milk/dairy products | 3433.82 |
East Buchanan Community School District - Work Session Minutes – February 25, 2026
Call to Order - President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Tonishia Dockstader, Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus. Administration attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, HS/MS Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the agenda.
Budget and Proposed Budget Cuts Discussion – Kelchen presented the positions and additional expenditures proposed for reduction in FY27. The board discussed each item under consideration and requested clarification on several of them.
Public Comment – Sperfslage opened the floor for public comment at 5:35 pm. No public comment was received.
Proposed FY27 Tax Rate Discussion – Kelchen presented the options for the proposed property tax levy that needs to be submitted to the county auditor for distribution to taxpayers. Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to set a public hearing for residents or taxpayers to comment on the proposed tax levy on March 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Adjourn – Motion by Dockstader, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 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 am and 4:00 pm.
East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2026
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Tonishia Dockstader, Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus. Administrative staff attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, HS/MS Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to approve the agenda as presented.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on February 11, 2026; minutes from the work session on February 25, 2026; resignation of Brent Lenox as MS baseball and MS football coach; resignation of Olivia Siglin as custodian; hiring of Justin Shaffer as MS baseball coach; approval of Allyssa Hepke as volunteer golf coach; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported elementary students attended a NED assembly, ISASP testing is the week of March 17th, student-led conferences are being held this week; a career fair is being held, and the students have done well navigating two curricula. Ludwig reported that MS/HS students attended an assembly regarding mental health, teachers completed a survey regarding classes for next school year, conferences are this week, the school hosted the FFA district competition last weekend, and the musical is next week. Kelchen provided a legislative update and provided the 4-day calendar survey results.
Sale of JD Tractor – Sealed bids were received from Jay Frye for $6,600 and Village Auto for $8,110. Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to approve the bid from Village Auto for $8,110.
FY27 Budget Reduction – Kelchen presented the positions/areas for budget reduction in FY27. Motion by Tempus, second by Maas to approve the FY27 budget reduction plan as presented. Aye-Maas, Sperfslage, Steffens, Tempus; Nay-Dockstader. Motion carried.
Relay Services Agreement – Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to approve the agreement with Relay Services for Medicaid billing services.
Set last day of 25-26 school year – Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to set the last day of school for 25-26 as May 22, 2026.
Bus Purchase – Tabled
Waste Management – Motion by Dockstader, second by Tempus to approve Kluesner Sanitation for waste management beginning April 2026.
Set Public Hearings – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to set separate public hearings for the FY27 Certified Budget and for the 26-27 School Calendar for April 8, 2026.
Student Questions - Students asked about the goal of a 4-day week and the need for a wider variety of classes offered.
BucPr1de – Installation of the door security system and that the archery program advanced to state.
Adjourn- Motion by Steffens, second by Dockstader to adjourn the meeting at 6:07 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 and Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
| East Buchanan Community School - List of Bills - March 11, 2026 | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| ACCENT LASER SERVICE, INC. | Toner | 929.70 |
| Access Elevator & Lifts Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 445.00 |
| Acer Service Corp | CB Teach Stylus | 1,630.25 |
| AgVantage FS | GREENHOUSE LP | 430.73 |
| Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. | Legal Services | 182.00 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 24,434.12 |
| APPLIANCE PLUS OF OELWEIN | REPAIR | 127.50 |
| AUTO-JET MUFFLER CORP | TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES | 219.36 |
| BLACK HAWK WAST DISP, INC. | GARBAGE SERVICES | 893.00 |
| CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | OEPN ENROLLMENT | 4,267.63 |
| CDW GOVERNMENT, INC | Chromebook Case | 125.00 |
| CEDAR FALLS CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 16,523.78 |
| CENTRAL CITY COMM. SCHOOL | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 5,911.38 |
| Central Iowa Distributing | custodial supplies | 545.00 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | SERVICE AGREEMENT/AEA FLOWTHROUGH | 33,509.80 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | GAS | 1,801.87 |
| Childers, Jeff | SNOW REMOVAL | 1,883.32 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | TRANSPORTATION PURCHASED SERVICE | 63.83 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | BUS INSPECTIONS | 50.00 |
| DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. | STATE MEDICAID MATCH | 6,036.52 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,680.78 |
| Edgewood Oil, Inc. | TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES | 161.00 |
| Empowering Excellence Charter Schools | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 498.84 |
| Family First Homecare of Iowa | PURCHASED NURSING SERVICES | 2,330.37 |
| Health Equity (Admin Fees) | HSA admin fees | 47.25 |
| HOT LUNCH PROGRAM | PRESCHOOL SNACKS | 365.34 |
| IA ASSOC OF SCH BUS OFFICIALS | Spring conference | 290.00 |
| IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC. | Conference Registration | 90.00 |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | ICN SERVICES | 349.25 |
| IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES | SUPPLIES | 766.92 |
| Iowa School Finance Information Services Inc | BUDGET WORKSHOP | 300.00 |
| IROCWEBS.COM | WEBSITE | 150.00 |
| J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC. | SUPPLIES | 54.81 |
| Jamf Software LLC | SOFTWARE | 1,950.00 |
| JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 12,301.20 |
| JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL | SUPPLIES | 38.66 |
| LINN CO-OPERATIVE OIL CO | GAS | 3,348.05 |
| MARION INDEPENDENT CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 1,280.29 |
| McCloud Services | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 83.59 |
| Midwest Bus Parts, Inc. | TRANSPORTATION PARTS | 159.25 |
| Nick's Grocery | FCS SUPPLIES | 56.77 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | ADVERTISING | 339.85 |
| PITNEY BOWES, INC. | POSTAGE METER LEASE | 222.06 |
| PRESTOX | KITCHEN-PEST SERVICE | 83.59 |
| RelayHub, LLC | Medicaid Purchased Service | 608.84 |
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 365.28 |
| Trane US Inc | EQUIPMENT PARTS | 1,618.00 |
| US CELLULAR | Cell Phones | 169.64 |
| VAN METER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO | SUPPLIES | 214.92 |
| Waterloo Community School District | OPEN ENROLLMENT/TUITION OUT | 7,189.40 |
| WEST MUSIC COMPANY | SUPPLIES | 169.86 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 80.98 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES/LODGING | 4,047.04 |
| Corkery, Tiffany | supplies | 10.58 |
| IOWA GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC UNION | PASS | 65.00 |
| IOWA HIGH SCHOOL GOLF COACHES | DUES | 45.00 |
| IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION | REGISTRATION | 60.00 |
| Last Homestead, The | PROM VENUE | 500.00 |
| Ludwig, Derick | supplies | 5.29 |
| MENARDS | PLANT SUPPLIES | 99.90 |
| MONTICELLO SPORTS | SUPPLIES | 2,193.00 |
| Nick's Grocery | SUPPLIES | 4.59 |
| RIDDELL ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP. | PURCHASED SERVICE | 962.36 |
| UNI DANCE MARATHON | Donation from StuCo | 880.20 |
| Waterloo Golf Headquarters | SUPPLIES | 1,043.88 |
| WIELAND AND SONS LUMBER CO. | SUPPLILES | 120.00 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 172.02 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| SU Insurance Company | BREAK/FIX INS | 13,438.25 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| CEDAR FALLS CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 2,408.35 |
| Five Star Telecom, Inc | Doors | 11,041.78 |
| YOUNG PLUMBING & HEATING CO. | HVAC REPAIRS | 2,119.19 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| BIMBO BAKERIES USA | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 373.55 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 224.20 |
| COUNTRY VIEW DAIRY | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 300.00 |
| EMS DETERGENT SERVICES CO. | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 238.00 |
| MARTIN BROTHERS | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 3,708.94 |
| Nick's Grocery | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 57.16 |
| PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 27,588.66 |
| PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY, INC. | FOOD/SUPPLIES | 3,007.35 |