2026-01. January 14, 2026 Minutes

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 5^th grade Lighthouse team updates the school sign, the 6^th 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 20^th.  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 13^th basketball game with EB dance camp students performing, 5^th 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.