East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – May 14, 2025
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. Administrators attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. HS/MS Principal Eric Dockstader was absent. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise.
24-25 Budget Amendment Public Hearing – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to open the public hearing at 5:00 pm. Kelchen presented the published 24-25 budget amendment. There were no comments from the public. Motion by Recker, second by Maas to close the public hearing at 5:02 pm.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the agenda as presented.
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 9, 2025, minutes from the special meeting on April 23, 2025, resignation of Jessi Opitz as cook, resignation of Jayme Beyer as teacher; expenditures listed; and financial reports.
Administrative Updates and Reports – Reck reported that staff is working to keep students on task to get through curriculum as the school year comes to an end in addition to sixth graders going to Camp Wapsie, second grade talent show, first grade circus, FAST incentive field trip to Castle Theatre, Friends & Family Day, and preschool graduation. Kelchen updated the board on legislation regarding cell phone use and that graduation is on Sunday, May 18th.
Budget Amendment – Motion by Recker, second by Steffens to approve the 24-25 budget amendment as presented.
2025 Graduates – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the list of 2025 graduates as presented.
ESPSS Hourly Pay – Motion by Steffens, second by Recker to approve the Education Support Personnel Salary Supplement (ESPSS) hourly pay as presented.
Photography Bids for 25-26 and 26-27 school years – Tabled
Roof Bids – Bids for the roof section over the locker rooms were received from Jim Giese Roofing and Lynch Roofing. Motion by Maas, second by Recker to approve the bid from Lynch Roofing for $41,500.
Cybersecurity MOU – Motion by Recker, second by Cooksley to approve the MOU from the Iowa Department of Management for Enhanced Security Services as presented by Kevin Hesner, technology coordinator.
Non-Master Wages and Supplementary Salary Changes – Motion by Recker, second by Maas to approve the non-master wages and changes to the supplementary salary schedule as presented by Kelchen. Ayes: Steffens, Sperfslage, Recker, Maas. Nays: Cooksley.
25-26 Hawkeye Community College Agreement – Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to approve the 25-26 Hawkeye CC Agreement as presented.
Flexibility Fund Public Hearing Date – Motion by Maas, second by Recker to set June 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm for the public hearing on flexibility fund expenditure of $35,159.65 for any general fund purchase.
BucPr1de – Mr. Reck has done a great job this year. Shout-out to the senior class and the golf teams.
Adjourn- Motion by Cooksley, second by Recker to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 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.