East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – October 13, 2021
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 Superintendent/Elementary Principal Dan Fox and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader was absent. Several visitors attended the meeting.
Approve Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Stone, second by Cooksley. 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 September 8, 2021; minutes from the special meeting on September 28, 2021; expenditures listed; financial reports; hiring of Jon Doese as MS football coach; resignation of Chad Lamker as MS track coach; and hiring of Tanner Erickson-Dale as assistant HS wrestling coach.
Administrative Updates and Reports: Fox presented the secondary update that volleyball and football playoffs will begin soon with the football team scheduled for a October 22nd playoff game, eSports is being considered, there have been no applicants for the Buc Network Sponsor, BucTime is going well with students getting used to the changes, and how the latest TikTok challenges involve schools. FAST testing is done for the elementary students with a summary of results presented to the board and explained by Fox.
Return to Learn Plan Update – The locker rooms are now open.
Facilities Update – Fox presented ideas for the playground and that $50,000 has been raised so far of the estimated $180,000 cost. The district needs to replace the concession stand and decide what to do with the old bus barn.
Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid – Motion by Steffens, second by Stone to approve the request for allowable growth and supplemental aid for negative special education balance of $88,476.72. Motion carried with all ayes.
Propane Heating Firm Price Contract – Motion by Sperfslage, second by Cooksley to approve the propane heating firm price contract from AgVantage FS at a price per gallon of $1.53 with a down payment of $180.00. Motion carried with all ayes.
HVAC Controller Replacement – Mike Kerkove explained the need to replace the existing controller and presented options. Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the proposal for the HVAC system upgrade as presented without the optional service agreement. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag-About: Cross country qualifying is soon. Steffens mentioned the posters in the hall regarding the five steps to financial success.
Student Questions – No students present.
Adjourn – Motion by Stone, second by Sperfslage to adjourn the meeting at 6:02 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.