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2026-03 March 23, 2026 Public Hearing and Work Session Minutes

East Buchanan Community School District - Special Meeting Minutes – March 23, 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 Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus.  Board member Tonishia Dockstader was absent.  Administration attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper.  One visitor attended the meeting.  Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise. 

Public Hearing – The proposed FY27 Tax Levy Rate public hearing opened at 5:01 pm.  Kelchen presented information regarding the proposed tax levy rate.  Sperfslage called for public comment.  One visitor commented.  The public hearing was closed at 5:11 pm.

Adjourn – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 5:12 pm. 


East Buchanan Community School District - Work Session Minutes – March 23, 2026

Call to Order - President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:13 pm.  The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement.  Board members present were Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus.  Board member Tonishia Dockstader was absent.  Administration attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper.  There were no visitors. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise. 

Building Project Discussion – Kelchen presented the new options provided by the architect.  The board reviewed each option and made suggestions for changes.

Adjourn – Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to adjourn the meeting at 5:47 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 am and 4:00 pm.