BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 23, 2025 5:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, BOARDROOM CALL TO ORDER: President Benjamin Hansen called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Kim McAllister and Steve Puck. Directors Cogdill and Miller were absent. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING – 2024-25 BUDGET AMENDMENT: There were no requests to speak during the public hearing. Secretary Sell reviewed the factors requiring the need for an amendment. President Hansen declared the hearing closed at 5:01 pm. 5:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING – 2025-26 BUDGET: There were no requests to speak during the public hearing. Secretary Sell reviewed the proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. President Hansen declared the hearing closed at 5:30 pm. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Malone, second by Puck to approve the agenda, with the addition of the DCAP Plan item, and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 5-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Puck, second by McAllister to approve the bills/reports as presented. Motion carried 5-0. B. Motion by Malone, second by Heistand to approve the contract for: Justin Weller – District Technology Director/Instructor. Motion carried 5-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported we are looking at purchasing two off-lease buses to add to our fleet. There is a 12-passenger van with low miles at a good price available now as well that we hope to add. We sold two old buses and a van for a total of $10,700 through Purple Wave’s auction site. The soil in front of the Dunlap building was tested to determine what factors are present in preventing the new grass from growing. Mr. Christiansen will look into the cost of sodding and other alternatives. State supplemental aid was set at 2% and we will receive an additional $5/student in equity. Looking at the possibility of establishing a 28E agreement with the city for an SRO, which would generate operational sharing and can be paid for with management funds. NEW BUSINESS: A. FY25 Budget Amendment: Motion by Puck, second by Malone to approve the 2024-25 budget amendment. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Puck, Malone, Hansen, Heistand and McAllister. B. FY26 Budget: The legislature has set the allowable growth for next year at 2%. The tax levy for 2024-25 was $12.12090 and the proposed levy for 2025-26 is $12.15504. Motion by McAllister, second by Malone to approve the 2025-26 Budget Estimate as presented and published with a tax levy of $12.15504. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: McAllister, Malone, Hansen, Heistand and Puck. C. Chromebook Quotes: Three quotes were received for 70 new chromebooks to cycle out older models: Rick’s Computers for $37,380; CDW Government for $36,982.40 and Howard Technology Solutions for $38,780. Motion by Heistand, second by McAllister to approve the quote for CDW Government for $36,982.40. Motion carried 5-0. D. 2025-26 Classified Staff Wages: Motion by Heistand, second by McAllister to approve a 4% wage increase for classified staff members for 2025-26. Motion carried 5-0. E. 2025-26 Supplemental Contracts: Motion by Malone, second by Heistand to increase the base wage factor to determine supplement/salary B contracts to $35,000. Motion carried 5-0. F. 2025-26 School Fees: Motion by Heistand, second by Puck to approve fees as presented with no major changes other than $.05 increase to lunch prices for students/campus care and milk, $.27 increase to adult lunches, and $.25 increase to breakfast al-a carte and staff breakfast. Motion carried 5-0. G. 2025-26 Procurement Plan: Motion by Malone, second by McAllister to approve the procurement plan for 2025-26 nutrition fund purchases. Motion carried 5-0. H. Agreement w/Morningside: Motion by Heistand, second by Puck to approve an agreement for teacher education clinical experience placements for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0. I. MOU w/WITCC: Motion by Heistand, second by Malone to approve the 2025-26 concurrent enrollment contract for college level courses with Western Iowa Tech Community College. Motion carried 5-0. J. Catastrophic Accident Ins.: Motion by Puck, second by Malone to approve the application for catastrophic student accident insurance through Great American for 8/1/25 to 8/1/26. Motion carried 5-0. K. Class of 2025 Graduation List: Motion by Heistand, second by McAllister to approve the graduation list as presented for the Class of 2025 providing all students have earned the credits to graduate. Motion carried 5-0. L. DCAP Plan: Motion by Heistand, second by Puck to approve the 2024-25 district career and academic plan. Motion carried 5-0. M. Discussion: None. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen performed the first reading of the changes/revisions to various policies in all series, they will be brought back next month for final approval. A motion by McAllister, second by Heistand to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell President, Steve Puck Board Bills GENERAL AHLERS LAW FIRM, PURCHASE SRV-BOND REFINANCE 297.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 617.46 ASSOCIATED FIRE PROTECTION, CONTRACT LABOR 499.00 BEHRENDT, JODI 358.91 BOMGAARS SUPPLY, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 281.33 BRASEL, ERINN 30.36 CALVIN CHRISTOPHERSEN, DC, PURCHASED SERVICE 100.00 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES 1,419.36 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 1,060.00 CHROMEBOOK PARTS.COM, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES 176.36 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE 1,658.53 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY 2,274.48 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE 220.00 COGDILL, PAUL, REIMBURSEMENT 43.39 CONOVER, CHRISTOPER 117.60 CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC., TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 302.56 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION 7,006.89 DENISON DO IT BEST HARDWARE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 73.98 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE 5,641.59 DOUBLE B TRASH SERVICE, LLC, TRASH REMOVAL 280.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 142.91 DUNLAP PLUMBING & HEATING, INC, REPAIRS/RENTAL 45.00 DUNLAP REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES 409.62 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL 491.79 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES 1,702.28 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE 310.96 GRAPHIX, SUPPLIES 1,535.00 HEARTLAND FOUNDATION, TUITION 13,980.00 IA HS SPEECH ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP/ENTRY FEES 73.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES 48.95 IOWA QUIZ BOWL LEAGUE, REGISTRATION 170.00 JW PEPPER & SON INC., SHEET MUSIC 146.00 LIFELINE INC., MEDICAL SUPPLIES 100.00 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICES 190.00 MAPLE MUSIC STUDIOS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 250.00 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP 320.16 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS 7,055.23 MYSTERY SCIENCE, CURRICULUM 1,695.00 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, BUS REPAIRS 712.74 PETERSEN, JANINE, REIMBURSEMENT 59.94 REGION XII COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, PURCHASED SERVICE 4,284.00 ROBERTS AUTO SUPPLY, REPAIR PARTS 47.50 ROCKIN K SOLUTIONS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE 456.82 SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS, MUSIC SUPPLIES 40.00 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC., MEDICAL SUPPLIES 370.11 TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE 582.57 UNITED ART & EDUCATION, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 215.81 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS 228.09 WALMART - CAPITOL ONE, SUPPLIES 112.59 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1,238.32 Fund Total: 59,473.19 MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY BANK UNEMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT 984.59 COMMUNITY BANK/MEDICAL INSR, Medical Insurance 1,605.56 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS 68.12 Fund Total: 2,658.27 CAMPUS CARE AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 1,354.37 MEFFERD, TRACI, REFUND 70.00 Fund Total: 1,424.37 Checking Account Total: 63,555.83 SCHOOL NUTRITION ANDERSON-ERICKSON DAIRY CO, MILK 2,226.28 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS 199.95 HENKEL, TIFFANY, REFUND 67.80 KEPFORD, TERESA, REFUND 24.55 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP 11,958.93 ROWE, KALI, REFUND 21.40 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 76.35 Fund Total: 14,575.26 Checking Account Total: 14,575.26 STUDENT ACTIVITY AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 1,668.92 ANDERSON'S, PROM SUPPLIES 1,322.64 B&D DIAMOND PRO, ACTIVITY SUPPLIES 645.00 BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 751.72 BEHRENDT, JODI 51.36 CASH/ LORI MALONE, CHANGE FUNDS 650.00 COURTYARD AMES, HOTEL 457.92 DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 220.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 64.99 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL 167.88 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES 21.90 GRAPHIC EDGE dba GAME ONE, THE, T-SHIRTS 2,004.50 GRISWOLD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ENTRY FEE 125.00 HCR1, INC - ROBERTO'S PIZZA, FUNDRAISING 2,058.60 HERMITAGE ART CO INC ., GRADUATION PROGRAMS 94.70 IA HS GOLF COACHES ASS'N, MEMBERSHIP 45.00 IKM-MANNING CSD, ENTRY FEES/TUITION 100.00 JOSTENS, SUPPLIES 271.95 MISSOURI VALLEY COMM SCHOOL, ENTRY FEES/TUITION 110.00 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, VO AG SUPPLIES/DUES 879.50 RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 3,542.36 RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 125.00 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 21.19 TRI-CENTER CSD, ENTRY FEES 120.00 WALMART - CAPITOL ONE, SUPPLIES 380.15 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1,965.41 WIEBERS, ROLLIE, SPORTS OFFICIAL 210.00 Fund Total: 18,075.69 Checking Account Total: 18,075.69 LOCAL OPTION TAX ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICE 4,160.00 ASSOCIATED FIRE PROTECTION, CONTRACT LABOR 2,530.45 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE 916.25 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES 275.00 NEXTGEN TECHNOLOGY, PURCHASED SERVICE 4,160.00 Fund Total: 12,041.70 PPEL ACCESS LEASING, PURCHASED SERVICE 45.84 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 964.07 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION 1,094.29 LASHIER GRAPHICS & SIGNS 5,949.64 Fund Total: 8,053.84 Checking Account Total: 20,095.54 TDR 5-1-25
