2026-03 March 11 minutes

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.