East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes - January 8, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement. Board members present were Scott Cooksely, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen and Dean of Students Nathan Reck. Board Secretary Teresa Knipper was absent. Kelchen served as board secretary. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
Approve Agenda- Motion by Steffens, second by Cooksley to approve the agenda as presented.
Approve Consent Agenda- Motion by Cooksley, second by Steffens to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting in December; hiring of Olivia Siglin as a custodian; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Community/Program Presentations- No presentations.
Administrative Updates and Reports- Reck discussed stop the bleed training, upcoming ISASP testing and FAST screening, provided an update on Leader in Me teams, action photos being placed throughout the school, and assemblies moving to early out Wednesdays. Kelchen discussed the work experience coordinator position, potentially sharing a special education director for the 25-26 school year, and updating some graphics/branding around the school with the community foundation monies for this fiscal year.
SBRC for MSA -Dropout Prevention and At-Risk- Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to approve the application to the SBRC in the amount of $131,505.00 for At-Risk/Dropout Prevention for the 2025-2026 school year. +
Visitor Check-In Station for Elementary- Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the purchase of a check-in station for the elementary school with a 1-year license.
Ayes: Sperfslage, Cooksley, Steffens, Recker Nays: Maas
Buchanan County Conference Board- Board Member Steffens volunteered to serve on the Buchanan County Conference Board.
Facility Use Guidelines Policies- The board discusses a fee structure for facility use and what groups would be required to pay to rent the facilities. Final policy will be approved in February.
1st Reading of Board Policies 200-205- Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the 1st reading of board policies 200-205 with a few changes that will be presented during the second reading in February.
NHS Sponsor- Motion by Cooksley, second by Maas to add the position of NHS sponsor to the extra-curricular salary schedule.
Jester Equipment Maintenance Insurance Program- Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve participating in the maintenance insurance program for the remainder of the fiscal year with the premium amount of $26,876.50 paid from the management fund.
Student Questions- No students were present.
BucPr1de- School Board Recognition, variety of items in the lunchroom going over well with students and parents, Mrs. Gallup for her volunteering many hours for the NHS program, successful archery tournament hosted at East Buchanan and kids did well.
Adjourn- Motion by Maas, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 5:58pm
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 8:00am and 4:00pm.