East Buchanan Community School District - Work Session Minutes – February 25, 2026
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 Tonishia Dockstader, Andrew Maas, Andy Sperfslage, Heather Steffens, and Troy Tempus. Administration attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen, HS/MS Principal Derick Ludwig, Elementary Principal Nathan Reck, and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper. Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless otherwise noted.
Approve Agenda - Motion by Maas, second by Steffens to approve the agenda.
Budget and Proposed Budget Cuts Discussion – Kelchen presented the positions and additional expenditures proposed for reduction in FY27. The board discussed each item under consideration and requested clarification on several of them.
Public Comment – Sperfslage opened the floor for public comment at 5:35 pm. No public comment was received.
Proposed FY27 Tax Rate Discussion – Kelchen presented the options for the proposed property tax levy that needs to be submitted to the county auditor for distribution to taxpayers. Motion by Dockstader, second by Steffens to set a public hearing for residents or taxpayers to comment on the proposed tax levy on March 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm.
Adjourn – Motion by Dockstader, second by Maas to adjourn the meeting at 5:56 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.