Call to Order - President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:03 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Shawn Stone. Administration attending were HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader, Elementary Principal Jacklyn Letzring, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Superintendent Dan Fox was absent. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Public Forum – Three students addressed the board regarding school safety concerns.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the agenda.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Stone, second by Recker to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on January 11, 2023; resignation of Shirley Pillard as teacher; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Letzring reported that things are going well with staff as they get used to the change in principal, provided FAST testing results, and explained how the first two habits of Leader in Me have been taught to the students. Dockstader reported that the Lighthouse group went into classrooms to teach the first habit of Leader in Me, ISASP is March 20th, girls wrestling got 2nd at state, state large group did well, and the variety show is February 21st. Dockstader also reported that the water heater is being replaced in the next day or two.
Director Redistricting Resolution – Motion by Cooksley, second by Stone to approve the director district resolution as presented. Motion carried with all ayes.
WHEREAS, the Code of Iowa requires that the director districts of the East Buchanan Community School District be reviewed following each federal decennial census and redrawn so that representation from each director district is as nearly equal as practicable; and WHEREAS, Mapping Strategies, has provided a map of director districts that conform to all requirements as dictated by the Iowa Secretary of State, indicating that the population of each district after the 2020 census is: Director District 1: 940; Director District 2: 1,029; and Director District 3: 1,039.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved that the Board of Directors of the East Buchanan Community School District accepts and adopts the redrawn director districts as indicated by the map provided by Mapping Strategies, that sets the boundaries of Director District 1 with a population 965; Director District 2 with a population of 1,029; and Director District 3 with a population of 1,014, all as set forth on the map attached to these minutes, to become effective July 1, 2023, for school elections following said date.
The appropriate officials of the East Buchanan Community School District are authorized and directed to make all certifications and submit any and all information as required by law regarding this Resolution and all actions included therein.
Drivers Education Contract – Motion by Stone, second by Recker to approve the driver education contract with MTMD Driving School as presented.
Trapshooting Activity Fund – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooklsey to approve the correction of trapshooting from the activity fund to the custodial fund as presented.
eSports – Cliffy Franzen explained how eSports works and what the emphasis of the activity is. Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve East Buchanan eSports as an activity at East Buchanan CSD.
Superintendent Operational Sharing Agreement – Motion by Steffens, second by Stone to approve the superintendent operational sharing agreement with Dunkerton CSD as 60% East Buchanan and 40% Dunkerton for the 2023-2024 school year.
Curriculum Director Operational Sharing Agreement – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the curriculum director operational sharing agreement with Dunkerton CSD as 20% East Buchanan and 80% Dunkerton for the 2023-2024 school year.
FFA Alumni request – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to approve the request by FFA Alumni to be an additional insured on the district’s liability insurance at no cost.
Network upgrade – Kevin Hesner presented information and budget regarding the network upgrade which includes safety infrastructure expansion. Motion by Stone, second by Steffens to approve the network upgrade as presented at a cost of up to $55,000.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Stone, second by Recker to approve the second reading of board policies 710.4, 403.2R1, 505.5 and 400 through 404 series as presented.
#BucPr1de – Girls wrestling placed 2nd at state, eSports is a good thing for students, and parents provided snacks for testing.
Adjourn – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 5:55 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.