East Buchanan Community School District
Special Board Meeting Minutes – April 23, 2025
Call to Order- President Andy Sperfslage called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Board members present were Scott Cooksley, Andrew Maas, Tim Recker, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Superintendent Kory Kelchen and Board Secretary Teresa Knipper were present. 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 with the addition of student questions.
Consent Agenda – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the hiring of Trent Robinson as MS softball coach.
Student Questions – A student asked about the plan for at risk students with not hiring a replacement for the retiring teacher.
Exempt Session – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to enter exempt session for Bargaining Strategy and Negotiations Sessions for Union Employees and Strategy Session for Non-Union Employees. Directors will enter into an exempt session as provided for in Chapter 20.17(3) Code of Iowa for negotiating sessions, strategy meetings of public employers or employee organizations, mediations and the deliberative process of arbitrators and shall be exempt from the provisions of Chapter 21. Entered session at 5:02 pm. Exited session at 5:14 pm.
Exempt Session Action – Motion by Steffens, second by Maas to approve $0 base increase for certified staff, $200 base increase for extra-curricular staff, $0.40 hourly increase for classified staff, 3.50% salary increase for administrative/support staff, and $70 base increase for bus drivers.
FY26 Budget – The FY26 budget options was presented by Kelchen. Motion by Maas, second by Recker to adopt the FY26 budget at a property tax rate of $13.98484.
Iowa Star Insurance Group 28E Agreement – Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the 28E Agreement with Iowa Star Insurance Group as presented.
Denovo Facilities Assessment – Denovo Construction presented a recommended maintenance plan and suggested phases based on the priority list.
Adjourn- Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to adjourn the meeting at 6:15 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 8:00am and 4:00pm.