East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – May 10, 2023
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 Scott Cooksley, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Board member Shawn Stone was absent. Administration attending were Superintendent Dan Fox, HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader, Elementary Principal Jacklyn Letzring and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Public Hearing for amended current year budget – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to open the public hearing at 5:00 pm. The amended current year budget was presented. There was no public comment. Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to close the public hearing at 5:02 pm.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the agenda.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on April 12, 2023 and special meeting on April 26, 2023; hiring of Elleigh McGraw as 4th grade teacher and Jessi Opitz as MS softball coach; resignation of Erin Kelchen as teacher and FBLA sponsor and Nathan Reck as HS girl’s basketball coach; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Letzring presented FAST and ISASP test data, reported the Illustrative Math pilot went extremely well so it will be continued next school year, and that there are several events planned for the end of the school year. Dockstader presented ISASP test data, reported that the senior awards ceremony was held, and that graduation is Sunday, May 14. Fox announced that it is School Board Recognition month and presented a certificate to each board member. Fox requested a special meeting for May 31st at 5:00 pm to discuss non-master contract and to do the superintendent evaluation. The board agreed to the special meeting. Fox also reported the playground is progressing but still missing a piece and that a barrier was installed to keep the rubber mulch under the equipment. Mike Kerkove presented costs related to changes being made to the sports complex improvement project.
Ament FY23 Certified Budget – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to amend the FY23 certified budget as presented with a Support Services increase of $400,000 to $3,100,500.
2023 Graduates – Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the 2023 graduates as presented.
Operational Sharing Agreement – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the operational sharing agreement with Central Rivers AEA for Multi-Occupations Coordinator as presented.
Wrestling Mat Purchase – Fox presented a quote to replace the mats in the safe room. Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to approve the wrestling mat purchase as presented.
Football Field Goal Post Purchase – Fox presented a quote to upgrade the posts on the football field while work is being done on the track. Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to approve the purchase as presented.
School Safety – Fox reported emergency management responded to his assessment.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to approve the first reading of policies 408.1 through 414 series as presented.
#BucPr1de – Golf teams are doing well, the FFA program is growing, and MS girls track won conference.
Adjourn – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 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.