East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes – February 14, 2024
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, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. 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 – James Hanson addressed the board regarding the student section at events.
Approve Agenda - Motion to approve the agenda was made by Cooksley, second by Recker.
Approve Consent Agenda - Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on January 17, 2024 and work session on January 24, 2024; retirements of Kathy Postel, DeAnn Shafer, and Glen Unwin; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Community/Program Presentations – Elementary Building Leadership Team (BLT) members presented information about the Professional Learning Community (PLC) training they have received and how it benefits the students. Dockstader reported that the middle school teachers would like to implement a matrix on a student’s attendance, communication, and effort (ACE) on report cards in line with the district’s mission statement regarding 21st century skills.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Letzring reported that the building goal is 100% in reading, Day of Awesomeness kicks off on Monday, and grades 1, 2, and 4 will be touring UNI for Jr Achievement. Dockstader reported that Senator Grassley will be visiting the district to speak to high school students and presented a quote for alternate seating in two classrooms. Kerkove reported that a sidewalk has been poured to the new playground and he is getting quotes for a new tractor.
2024-2025 School Calendar Public Hearing Date – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to set the 24-25 school calendar public hearing on March 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm.
Board Policy Discussion – Food Service Director Michelle Miller reported that the district received a donation for unpaid student meal accounts and that policy 710.4 Meal Charges needs to be reviewed based on recommendation after the nutrition program’s review.
Board Policy Review – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the second reading as discussed of board policies 605.6, 605.6R1, 605.8, 605.8R1, 701.1, 701.2, 701.3, 701.4, 703.1, 703.2, 713, and 713.R1. Motion by Cooksley, second by Maas to approve the first reading as presented and discussed of board policies 501 series.
At the Board Table Exercises –Tabled
#BucPr1de – Several students were involved in the archery tournament, the bus drivers are great with students, six wrestlers made it to state, and the girls wrestling did well.
Student Questions – Students asked if the new furniture will be in use this year.
Adjourn – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 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 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.