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2024-03 March 27, 2024 Special Board Meeting Minutes

Call to Order - President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:15 pm.  The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement.  Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens.  Board member Tim Recker was absent.  Administration attending were Superintendent Dan Fox and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper.  Administration absent were HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader and Elementary Principal Jacklyn Letzring.  One visitor attended the meeting.  Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.

East Buchanan Community School District

Special Board Meeting Minutes – March 27, 2024


Approve Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda was made by Maas, second by Steffens.

12-Passenger Van Purchase - Fox explained the need for the purchase of a 12-passenger van.  Motion by Cooksley, second by Maas to trade in two vans and purchase a 12-passenger van.

Vehicle Purchase - Tabled

23-24 School Calendar Change – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to change the 23-24 school year end date for students to May 23, 2024 and end date for teachers as May 24, 2024.

Policy 503 series – The board discussed the 503 policy series updates as presented by Fox.

Employee Insurance Benefits – Knipper presented options being considered for medical insurance benefits.

FY2025 Budget - Knipper and Fox explained how the tax levy amounts are generated.

Adjourn – Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 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 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.