August 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting Minutes

East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – August 12, 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.

Approve Agenda – A motion was made by Maas and seconded by Steffens to approve the agenda as presented.

Approve Consent Agenda – A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Tempus to approve the consent agenda as presented. The consent agenda included the following items: minutes from the regular meeting on July 13, 2026; the resignation of Daniel Sherrets as custodian; resignation of Sarah Kaufman as paraeducator; hiring of Molly Duart as paraeducator; hiring of Brenton Rice as Business Teacher; hiring of Chad Lamker as HS football coach; hiring of Brent Lenox as MS football coach; the list of expenditures; and the financial reports.

Administrative Updates and Reports – Principal Reck reported that gaga ball pit supplies have been ordered, reading and math curriculum has been delivered, summer school attendance has been good with the change to beginning of August to prepare for the school year, PTO had movie night at Castle Theatre, the teachers like the flex day to get ready for the start of school.  Principal Ludwig reported that he has worked with Activities Director Chad Lamker on the coach/sponsor handbook, new curriculum materials have been delivered, handbook changes have been distributed to staff with changes to be communicated to students at the beginning of the school year.  Superintendent Kelchen reported on storm damages, provided a building project update which included meeting with teachers to get their input, gave an update on the baseball donation wish list, reviewed information regarding the school election for the Revenue Purpose Statement, and addressed concerns regarding staff parking along the side streets instead of the school’s parking lot.

26-27 Senior Activity Passes – A motion was made by Tempus, second by Steffens to approve senior activity passes at a rate of $25/year for age 60 years and older with previously issued passes grandfathered in.

Board Policy Review - A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Dockstader to approve the second reading of board policy 503.11-Disruptive Behavior as presented and discussed.  A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Maas to approve board policy 504.6-Student Activity Program as presented.  A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Steffens to approve board policy 605.4-Technology and Instructional Materials as presented.  A motion was made by Maas and seconded by Tempus to approve board policy exhibit 605.4E1- One to One Technology Checklist as presented.  A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Tempus to approve the annual board policies as presented.  Board policies included 103, 103R1, 505.8, 505.8R1, and 506.1.  A motion was made by Tempus and seconded by Dockstader to approve board policy 705.1-Purchasing and Bidding as presented.

26-27 Activity Worker Rates – A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Maas to approve the 26-27 Activity Worker Rates as presented.

Out-of-State Field Trip Request – A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Steffens to approve the out-of-state field trip request for Cave Niagara submitted by MS teacher Andrew Machacek.

Early Graduation Request – A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Tempus to approve the early graduation request as presented.

Student Handbook Addition - A motion was made by Steffens and seconded by Dockstader to approve the addition to the student handbook as presented.

#BucPr1de – The custodians have done a great job getting the school and grounds ready for the school year.

Adjourn – A motion was made by Dockstader and seconded by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 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.