East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – July 13, 2026
Call to Order - The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Andy Sperfslage. The Board proceeded to recite the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members in attendance were Tonishia Dockstader, Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus. Administrative staff present included Superintendent Kory Kelchen, HS/MS Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors were also present. All motions carried unanimously unless noted otherwise.
Public Hearing - A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Maas to open the public hearing at 5:01 p.m. regarding the proposed issuance of approximately $6,300,000 school infrastructure sales, services, and use tax revenue bonds. No comments were received from the public. A motion was made by Maas and seconded by Tempus to close the public hearing at 5:02 p.m.
Approve Agenda – A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Steffens to approve the agenda as presented.
Approve Consent Agenda – A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Steffens to approve the consent agenda as presented. The consent agenda included the following items: minutes from the regular meeting on June 10, 2026; minutes from the special meeting on June 18, 2026; the hiring of Kira Johnson, Amber Boyles, Kelsey Cummins, and Chelsi Bachtell as paraeducators; the hiring of Trysten Russell as MS football coach; the list of expenditures; and the financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Principal Reck reported that a $2,000 donation will be utilized to purchase materials for a gaga ball pit, 11 staff members attended the Culturize conference in June, the elementary schedule is currently being developed, and fifth-grade classrooms have been relocated to the first floor. Principal Ludwig reported on his attendance at the Culturize conference, noted that the district continues to seek candidates to fill the business teacher position, and indicated that the bell schedule is being modified to eight periods. Superintendent Kelchen reported that the district is awaiting two additional quotes for the baseball/softball loudspeaker system, discussions are ongoing regarding a donation to the baseball program, and board policy updates will be available for review in the near future.
Resolution – A motion was made by Tempus and seconded by Maas to approve the Resolution Supporting the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $6,300,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds as presented.
Policy Review - A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Steffens to approve the second reading of board policy 904.2 Advertising and Promotion as presented.
26-27 Student Handbooks - Principal Reck and Principal Ludwig presented proposed revisions to the student handbooks. A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Maas to approve the 2026-2027 student handbooks as presented.
CKLA Reading Curriculum Quote – A motion was made by Maas and seconded by Tempus to approve the CKLA reading curriculum quote as presented.
8th graders playing HS sports - A motion was made by Tempus and seconded by Steffens to approve the plan for eighth-grade students participating in high school sports as presented.
Loan from General Fund to Management Fund - A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Steffens to approve a loan from the General Fund to the Management Fund in the amount of $100,000 at an interest rate of 3.4% as presented.
CRAEA Contract for Transfer of State Funding – A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Tempus to approve the CRAEA contract for the transfer of state funding as presented.
STOP Training Opt-Out – A motion was made by Tempus and seconded by Dockstader to approve the decision to opt out of STOP training for all drivers for the 2026-2027 school year.
Consider Sale of Land - The Board was reminded of the vacant lots owned by the district and asked to consider whether any lots should be offered for sale. The Board determined that a committee would be established.
Board Policy Review - A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Maas to approve the first reading of board policy 503.11 - Disruptive Behavior as presented.
Closed Session - A motion was made by Maas and seconded by Tempus to enter into closed session at 6:18 p.m. to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state and federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for the board’s possession or receipt of federal funds pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)a. The Board returned to open session at 6:33 p.m.
Open Enrollment Application - A motion was made by Maas to approve the open enrollment application as presented. The motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Closed Session - A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Dockstader to enter into closed session at 6:35 p.m. to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state and federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for the board’s possession or receipt of federal funds pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)a. The Board returned to open session at 6:39 p.m.
Open Enrollment Application - A motion was made by Maas to approve the open enrollment application as presented. The motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Closed Session - A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Maas to enter into closed session at 6:40 p.m. to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered, as authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i). The Board returned to open session at 7:27 p.m.
Adjourn – A motion was made by Maas and seconded by Tempus to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
The above records do not constitute official minutes until formally approved at the subsequent regular board meeting. A copy of the official minutes may be inspected in the office of the Board Secretary on any Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
| East Buchanan Community School - July 13, 2026 List of Bills | ||
| GENERAL FUND | ||
| Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. | Legal Services | 28.50 |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | GAS/ELECTRIC | 9,627.90 |
| BlackHawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc | SPRINKLER INSPECTION | 525.00 |
| CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | OEPN ENROLLMENT | 4,267.63 |
| Cambium Assessment Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 69.00 |
| Central Iowa Distributing | SUPPLIES | 257.00 |
| CENTRAL RIVERS AEA | CRAEA SERVICE AGREEMENT | 20,834.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | LODGING | 3,783.43 |
| CITY LAUNDERING CO. | TRANSPORTATION PURCHASED SERVICE | 127.66 |
| CITY OF WINTHROP | WATER/SEWER | 758.94 |
| COPY SYSTEMS INC | COPIER MAINTENANCE | 2,237.93 |
| Des Moines Independent CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 1,424.96 |
| DHS CASHIER 1ST FL. | STATE MEDICAID MATCH | 17,457.93 |
| DUBUQUE FIRE EQUIPMENT, INC. | kitchen hood inspection | 212.00 |
| EAST BUCHANAN COOP TELEPHONE | TELEPHONE | 2,617.18 |
| Edgewood Oil, Inc. | TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES | 170.10 |
| Etten Enterprises LLC | PARTS | 54.95 |
| First Educational Resources | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 4,950.00 |
| FOLLETT SOFTWARE, LLC | SUBSCRIPTION | 1,380.36 |
| Franklin Covey Client Sales Inc | LEADER IN ME | 11,862.50 |
| Hometown Pest Control | monthly pest control | 52.00 |
| IA ASSOC OF SCH BUS OFFICIALS | MEMBERSHIP | 275.00 |
| IA HIGH SCH MUSIC ASSOCIATION | Membership | 25.00 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | PURCHASED TRANSPORTATION SERVICE | 49,472.98 |
| IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS | SUBSCRIPTIO | 3,357.00 |
| Iowa School Finance Information Services Inc | PURCHASED SERVICE | 1,389.79 |
| IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS | ISASP TESTING | 2,527.30 |
| JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 547.25 |
| KAY L. CHAPMAN CPA PC | CAR WORKSHOP | 125.00 |
| Kluesner Sanitation LLC | GARBAGE SERVICES | 785.00 |
| Link 4 | GREENHOUSE SOFTWARE | 101.20 |
| Locksperts Inc | SUPPLIES | 41.63 |
| Maverick Powersports LLC | MOWER REPAIRS | 852.79 |
| MENARDS | SUPPLIES | 61.79 |
| MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. | INDUSTRIAL ARTS SUPPLIES | 302.01 |
| Mystery Science | CURRICULUM | 1,799.00 |
| North Central Intl LLC | BUS PARTS | 1,111.97 |
| NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS | WEED SPRAY | 115.00 |
| OELWEIN PUBLISHING COMPANY | PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE | 272.60 |
| RelayHub, LLC | Medicaid Purchased Service | 1,760.79 |
| Sattgast, David | DOT PHYSICAL | 125.00 |
| SCHOOL BUS SALES CO | PARTS/SUPPLIES | 474.22 |
| SING Iowa Background Checks | BACKGROUND CHECKS | 200.00 |
| SOLBERG'S | EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION | 84.30 |
| TNT REPAIR & RECOVERY LLC | TRANSPORTATION REPAIR | 172.86 |
| WEST DELAWARE CSD | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 7,744.50 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 273.03 |
| YOUNG PLUMBING & HEATING CO. | AC REPAIRS | 2,193.80 |
| ACTIVITY FUND | ||
| Allison, Brian | OFFICIAL | 160.00 |
| Arch, Joseph | official | 120.00 |
| BARNES, TOM | official | 480.00 |
| BSN SPORTS, LLC | UNIFORMS | 3,198.00 |
| CHAMBERLIN, RANDY | official | 160.00 |
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | SUPPLIES | 822.20 |
| Corkery, Tiffany | SUPPLIES | 54.20 |
| DECORAH HIGH SCHOOL | ENTRY FEE | 300.00 |
| Frost, Joseph | official | 160.00 |
| GIBBS, JOE | official | 310.00 |
| GOEDKEN, ROBERT | official | 125.00 |
| GRAWE, ROBERT | OFFICIAL | 160.00 |
| Grete, Andrew | official | 430.00 |
| Hammerand, James | official | 160.00 |
| Homeister, Kelby | official | 135.00 |
| INDEPENDENCE CSD | sharing agreement for sports | 400.00 |
| KENNETH KLINGE | OFFICIAL | 160.00 |
| Meisner, Rick | official | 160.00 |
| MONTICELLO SPORTS | BASEBALL UNIFORMS | 2,652.00 |
| National Assn of Secondary School Principals | StuCo Annual Membership | 95.00 |
| PAYNE, COLLIN | official | 320.00 |
| Penner, Justin | OFFICIAL | 160.00 |
| ROZEK, RYLEN | OFFICIAL | 730.00 |
| SCHLEISMAN, MARK | official | 295.00 |
| SCHNIER, WAYNE | official | 320.00 |
| SPEEDE SHOP, INC. | SUPPLIES | 27.45 |
| THOLE, RONALD | official | 160.00 |
| TROENDLE, MARK | OFFICIAL | 320.00 |
| Veronica Anne Photography, LLC | composite pictures | 185.00 |
| MANAGEMENT FUND | ||
| EMC Insurance | INSURANCE | 232,019.00 |
| Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission | PURCHASED SERVICE | 63,757.33 |
| Storm Protection Fund | INSURANCE | 17,228.00 |
| SU Insurance Company | BREAK/FIX INSURANCE | 13,438.25 |
| PPEL FUND | ||
| SOFTWARE UNLIMITED | ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE | 8,500.00 |
| TimeClock Plus | TIME CLOCK LICENSE | 2,024.75 |
| VAN METER ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO | EXIT LIGHTS | 1,116.03 |
| WINTHROP BUILDING SUPPLY | SUPPLIES | 2,293.80 |
| NUTRITION FUND | ||
| CHASE CARD SERVICES | Conf Fees/Hotels | 306.54 |