East Buchanan Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
Call to Order: President Greg Schmitt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm. The board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement.
Roll Call: Board members present were Greg Schmitt, Shawn Stone, Scott Cooksley, Andy Sperfslage, and Heather Steffens. Administration attending were Dan Fox, Superintendent/Elementary Principal; Eric Dockstader, MS/HS Principal; Teresa Knipper, Business Manager/Board Secretary. Several visitors attended.
Public Forum: Brian Kelchen asked the board if youth teams will be able to use the facilities this winter due to concerns with the pandemic. The board will discuss it during the administrative updates and reports section of the board meeting.
Approve Agenda: Motion to approve the agenda was made by Sperfslage, second by Cooksley. Motion carried with all ayes.
Approve Consent Agenda: Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Stone, second by Steffens. Motion carried with all ayes. Items included on the Consent Agenda: minutes from the regular meeting on September 9, 2020; minutes from the special meeting on September 30, 2020; financial reports; expenditures listed; and personnel changes which included Lee White as MS football coach and David Sattgast as Robotics coach.
Community/Program Presentations: Mike Becker from East Buchanan Telephone Cooperative provided information regarding the grant they received for broadband and how they are working with the district to identify families that need assistance with getting connected. To maintain confidentiality, there would be no direct contact with the families except to install service.
Administrative Updates and Reports: Use of facilities by outside groups during the pandemic was discussed. These groups will be allowed to use the facilities using protocol based on state and athletic association guidelines. 5-12 conferences were held with more than expected using the online option. There are six days built in to the calendar for snow days. At this time, there will be no online classes if school is cancelled due to weather. Breakfast and lunch for all children enrolled in the district will continue to be free through the end of the school year.
Annual Meeting - FY2020 Financial Reports: Motion to approve the FY2020 financial reports provided by the treasurer and business manager was made by Stone, second by Cooksley. Motion carried with all ayes.
Request for Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid: Motion by Sperfslage, second by Steffens to approve the request for allowable growth and supplemental aid for negative special education balance in the amount of $58,212.47. Motion carried with all ayes.
Trailer Bids: One bid was received for the trailer. Motion by Sperfslage, second by Stone to approve the bid from Adam Halford for $4,300. The district plans to purchase a shorter trailer that can be pulled by one of the district’s vans.
Board Policy Review: Motion to approve the 2nd reading of the 605 Policy series was made by Cooksley, second by Steffens. Motion carried with all ayes.
Buccaneer Brag About: Student count on October 1st showed an increase of one student from the previous year for a total of 553 students. The football team is staying competitive even with the injuries.
Adjourn – Motion by Stone, second by Cooksley to adjourn the meeting at 6:11 pm. Motion carried with all ayes.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2020 at 5:00 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 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.