East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – January 17, 2024
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. Administration attending were Superintendent Dan Fox, HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader, Elementary Principal Jacklyn Letzring, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Approve Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda was made by Steffens, second by Recker.
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 December 13, 2023; resignation of Cassidy Bendickson as teacher effective 1/10/2024; hiring of Talya March as teacher effective 1/3/2024; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Community/Program Presentations – Cliffy Franzen provided an Esports update to the board. Central Rivers AEA Consultant Joe Kremer explained the services provided by the AEA to the district.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Letzring reported that the elementary is working on FAST testing and the need for recess equipment. Dockstader reported that NAEP testing is scheduled for February 20th. Fox presented that the district can use up to five virtual days. The board agreed that the next snow day will be a virtual learning day.
Timberline Billing Service Agreement – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the Timberline Billing Service Agreement.
2024-2025 School Calendar Public Hearing Date – Motion by Recker, second by Maas to set the 24-25 school calendar public hearing on February 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
FY25 Proposed Property Tax Levy Hearing Date – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to set the proposed property tax levy hearing on March 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
FY25 Proposed Budget Hearing Date – Motion by Recker, second by Maas to set the FY25 proposed budget hearing on April 24, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the first reading as discussed of board policies 605.6, 605.6R1, 605.8, 605.8R1, 701.1, 701.2, 701.3, 701.4, 703.1, 703.2, 713, and 713.R1.
At the Board Table Exercises –Tabled
#BucPr1de – The Buc Banner is available on the district’s website now.
Student Questions – Students asked about the number of student days, reasons for public hearings, and staffing issues.
Adjourn – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 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 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.