2026-06 June 10, 2026 Minutes

East Buchanan Community School District - Regular Board Meeting Minutes – June 10, 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, and Troy Tempus.  Board member Heather Steffens was absent.  Administrative staff attending were Superintendent Kory Kelchen and Business Manager/Board Secretary Teresa Knipper.  Several visitors attended the meeting. Motion carried with all ayes unless noted otherwise. 

Approve Agenda – Motion by Dockstader, second by Maas to approve the agenda as presented.

Approve Consent Agenda – Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to approve the consent agenda. Items included on the consent agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on May 13, 2026; hiring of Kerri Anton as fall cheer coach; expenditures listed; and financial reports.

Administrative Updates and Reports –  Kelchen updated the board on school-related legislation and guidance received from the state.  The board was made aware that vacant properties are now listed on the insurance policy and was asked if there are any plans for those properties.

FY27 Sharing Agreements – Motion by Tempus, second by Dockstader to approve the FY27 operational sharing agreements for Superintendent with Dunkerton CSD, School Business Official with Central City CSD, Transportation Coordinator with Dunkerton CSD, Maintenance Director with Dunkerton CSD, and HR Director with Dunkerton CSD.

FY27 Central Rivers AEA Agreements – Motion by Dockstader, second by Tempus to approve the agreements with Central Rivers AEA as follows for the 2026-2027 school year: Service Agreement, EL Instructional Services Agreement, Special Education Director Contract, Special Education Enhancement Services Agreement, and Technology Services Agreement.

STOP Training Opt-Out – Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to approve the decision to opt out of STOP training for the district’s returning drivers for the 2026-2027 school year.

SU Break/Fix Renewal – Motion by Maas, second by Dockstader to approve the SU Break/Fix renewal as presented.

26-27 Temporary/Substitute/Bus Driver Pay Rates – Motion by Dockstader, second by Maas to approve the 26-27 Temporary/Substitute/Bus Driver pay rates as discussed.

Safety Equipment Transfer Resolution – Motion by Dockstader, second by Tempus to approve the resolution to transfer $3,653.66 from general fund to activity fund for protective and safety equipment as presented.

Class of 2026 Ending Balance – Motion by Tempus, second by Maas to approve the allocation of Class of 2026 ending balance equally to Class of 2029 and Class of 2030.

Activity Fund Interest Allocation – Motion by Dockstader, second by Tempus to allocate $16.04 to Speech and the remaining balance to Athletics account.

26-27 Bread Bids – Bimbo Bakeries was the only vendor to submit a bid. Motion by Maas, second by Dockstader to approve the bid from Bimbo Bakeries for the 26-27 school year.

26-27 Milk Bids – Prairie Farms was the only vendor to submit a bid. Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to approve the bid from Prairie Farms for the 26-27 school year.

Board Policy Review – Motion by Dockstader, second by Tempus to approve the second reading of policy 801.5 Facility Naming Rights as presented.  Motion by Tempus, second by Maas to approve the first reading of policy 904.2-Advertising and Promotion as presented.

Outstanding Invoices – Motion by Dockstader, second by Maas to approve the payment of outstanding invoices received as of June 30, 2026.

26-27 School Fee Schedule – Motion by Dockstader, second by Maas to approve the 26-27 fee schedule as presented.

Building Project Funding Options - Kelchen presented funding options and next steps to proceed with the building project.  Motion by Tempus, second by Maas to move forward with the building project using SAVE revenue bond.

BucPr1de – State track and golf participants.

Adjourn – Motion by Maas, second by Tempus to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 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.