Call to Order: President Greg Schmitt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Greg Schmitt, Scott Cooksley, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Shawn Stone. Administration attending were Dan Fox, Superintendent/Elementary Principal and Teresa Knipper, Business Manager/Board Secretary. HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader was absent. Several visitors attended the meeting.
Approve Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Sperfslage, second by Stone. Motion carried with all ayes.
Approve Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Stone, second by Steffens. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on June 9, 2021; expenditures listed; financial reports; hiring of Coleen Meissner as special education teacher; and hiring of Liam Fitzpatrick as MS teacher.
Administrative Updates and Reports: Dockstader reported that the guidance counselor is finishing up student scheduling for the next school year and that the first day of school will have a modified schedule so the students can meet their teachers and have fun activities outside to welcome everyone back to school. Fox reported that the elementary has been busy with summer school, presented ideas on how to update the school’s website, and that EBTC wants to do a promotion at a football game. Kerkove reported that he is waiting on a lot of contractors to get work completed and that the summer cleaning crew is on schedule. Hesner reported on minor repairs needed to Chromebooks and Kindles for the extensive use this past year and updated the board on the progress of the phone system.
21-22 Preschool Handbook and Policies & Procedures: Fox explained where to find the handbook on the website and the changes that were made. Motion by Stone, second by Cooksley to approve the preschool handbook and policies & procedures as presented. Motion carried with all ayes.
21-22 Elementary Handbook: Fox explained the changes that were made to the handbook. Motion by Cooksley, second by Stone to approve the elementary handbook as presented. Motion carried with all ayes.
21-22 HS/MS Handbook: Dockstader explained the changes that were made to the handbook including the change in the dress code regarding hats. Motion by Stone, second by Steffens to approve the HS/MS handbook as presented. Motion carried with all ayes.
Bus Bids – Bids were received from Hoglund Bus Company and School Bus Sales for a 2023 bus. Motion by Sperfslage, second by Stone to accept the bid from Hoglund Bus Company for the quoted price of $102,899 for a 2023 IC CE - conventional. Motion carried with all ayes.
Chevrolet Traverse Bids – Bids were received from Bob Stephen Motors and Dunlap Motors for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse. Motion by Steffens, second by Stone to accept the bid from Dunlap Motors for the quoted price of $34,256.25 for a 2022 Chevrolet Traverse AWD. Motion carried with all ayes.
Old Stage Remodel – Fox explained plans and the progress in getting the wall designed/approved. He presented a professional services proposal from ISG.
Ball field netting – Fox explained options and costs for the netting. The board directed Fox on what options to get an official bid for. Motion by Steffens, second by Stone to schedule a public hearing on August 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm regarding the use of SAVE funds for athletic complex improvements. Motion carried with all ayes.
21-22 Sharing Agreements with Independence for Buildings & Grounds Director and Human Resources Director – Fox recommended to keep these agreements for another year. The board had questions regarding these agreements so they were tabled until the next meeting.
21-22 Sharing Agreement with Independence for Food Services Director – Motion by Stone, second by Sperfslage to approve the 21-22 Sharing Agreement with Independence for Food Services Director. Motion carried with all ayes.
21-22 Sharing Agreement with Independence for Social Worker – Fox explained the need for a social worker and that the first year would be funded using ESSER funds. Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the 21-22 Sharing Agreement with Independence for Social Worker. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag-About: It is good to see so many EB students at the county fair, the summer sports teams are doing well as they finish up the season, and it is great to see so many students participating in summer school.
Adjourn – Motion by Stone, second by Cooksley to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 pm. Motion carried with all ayes.
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.