BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 12, 2022 5:30 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH CALL TO ORDER: President Steve Puck called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 5:30 p.m. Members answering roll call were Paul Cogdill, Benjamin Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Jen Miller and Steve Puck. Director Ueding was absent. Administrators present: Supt. Kurt Brosamle, Principal Mike Weber and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file at the Business Office. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Miller, second by Cogdill to approve the agenda as published with the addition of Discussion Items – Library and Neil Rife Scholarship and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 6-0. EXEMPT SESSION: At 5:32 p.m. a motion by Hansen, second by Malone to enter into an exempt session to discuss negotiations 2022-23. Ayes: Hansen, Malone, Cogdill, Heistand, Miller and Puck. Motion carried 6-0. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: At 6:04 p.m. a motion by Miller, second by Cogdill to return to open session. Ayes: Miller, Cogdill, Hansen, Heistand, Malone and Puck. Motion carried 6-0. PUBLIC HEARING- 2022-22 CALENDAR: Mr. Brosamle reported on the school calendar that was presented at the last board meeting. There were no requests to speak during the public hearing for the calendar. PUBLIC HEARING- BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FY23: Mr. Brosamle reported on the budget that was presented at the last board meeting. There were no requests to speak during the public hearing for the budget. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Mr. Weber reported that he visited with Mr. Frohlich last week to review items in comparison with how he’s handled them in Harlan. He will return on the 28th to go over the civil rights website to see what that entails and Mr. Weber will introduce him to the staff at that time. The recent professional development day consisted of STEM scale up grants, reading/math PLC work, personalized PD share outs and MTSS staff meetings. There will be general education K-2 summer school, Mrs. Branning will teach this and there have been 16 students invited to attend. Each year around Earth Day the elementary students will go around Dow City to pick up garbage, it will take place on April 25th. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Brosamle reported on the following: last Wednesday during professional development day there was a presentation to go over the strategic partnership with Buena Vista for grad work for our teachers. Golf – 7 girls, 17 boys, HS Track – 12 girls, 20 boys, MS Track – 17 girls, 19 boys. The first middle school track meet was held last night; it went very well and was ran efficiently. Golf teams have been doing extremely well. Congratulations to Mr. Schauer and the Drama dept on 3 great performances last weekend. Finishing up ISASP testing, the 9th-11th graders will be doing NWEA testing at the end of the month. April 26th is KDSN class day, 4 seniors are attending to be guest dj’s. Upcoming events: Honor society inductions - Thespian will be held on the 22nd and NHS on the 29th, prom is April 23rd, MS state quiz bowl on the 30th and Conference Art Show on the 28th. The HS student council wants to host a cleaning day, no date is set yet. DCDC PRESENTATION: Jill Schaben addressed the board, introducing herself as the newly hired Executive Director of DCDC. She provided the board with a handout highlighting outsource work the DCDC can provide to the school. Branding/marketing and website updating were a couple items she felt were most important for the school to address. She said based off the school’s needs that she can provide services on a package-based breakdown. The board asked her to bring back a cost breakdown so they had an idea of what these services would run. DISCUSSION: Mr. Brosamle presented to the board the results of the Rachel’s Challenge survey from students, parents and staff members. The data showed there was an overwhelming positive attitude that students agreed they felt connected to adults and other students in the school and that the school is a safe place where they can reach out to others. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Miller, second by Heistand to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE MAJOR PURCHASES: Mr. Brosamle received two quotes for a bus: Bluebird for $119,963 and Hoglund for $109,000. The last bus purchase was roughly 3 years ago. Supt. Brosamle stated there were two bids received for a walk-in freezer at the MS/HS building: the first bid was for $45,354 from Rasmussen Mechanical and it 6 inches shorter with a lead-time of 10 weeks out. The second bid from Drees was for $30,290, is the same size as the current model with a possible October/November availability. Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve the bid from Drees for $30,290. Motion carried 6-0. Motion was by Miller, second by Cogdill to approve the Five Step Program with ala carte locations 6, 7 and 8 from Hanigan’s Lawn & Landscaping, LLC at $12,955. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE PERSONNEL: Motion by Hansen, second by Miller to approve the resignation of Bobbi Jo Neilsen, Associate and Coach. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Miller, second by Heistand to approve the resignation of Julie Adams, Music Teacher. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve the resignation of Danielle Holtz, Campus Care Associate. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve the resignation of Sarah Malone, Librarian/K-12 TAG/TeamMates Coordinator. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve the resignation of Jodi Malone, Math/Computer Teacher. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Malone, second by Hansen to approve the resignation of Mariellen Sharp, BVN Custodian with her last day as 5/31/2022. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve the resignation of Bree Malone, Special Education Teacher. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve a contract for Johnathon Bowling – K-12 Vocal Instruction, at BA+15 Step 4. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE 2022-23 SCHOOL CALENDAR: Motion by Cogdill, second by Hansen to approve the 2022-23 school calendar presented. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Cogdill, Hansen, Heistand, Malone, Miller and Puck. APPROVE 2022-23 BUDGET ESTIMATE: The legislature has set the allowable growth for next year at 2.5%. Tax levy for 2021-22 was $12.15461 and the proposed levy for 2022-23 is $12.15441. Motion by Cogdill, second by Malone to approve the 2022-23 Budget Estimate as presented during the Public Hearing and published with a tax levy of $12.15441. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Cogdill, Malone, Hansen, Heistand, Miller and Puck. APPROVE PROCUREMENT PLAN: Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve the Procurement Plan for 22-23. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE INSURANCE PLANS: Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve United Health Care as the Medical Insurance Provider and offer three plans: PROformance, single coverage $749.16; Premier, single coverage $844.56 and HSA, single coverage $680.12 (5% increase from 21-22). The district will pay the single HSA plan. Motion carried 5-0. Director Malone Abstain. APPROVE GRADUATION LIST: Motion by Heistand, second by Cogdill to approve the graduation list as presented for the Class of 2022 providing all students have earned the credits to graduate. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT CONTRACT: This contract will allow Boyer Valley students to have concurrent enrollment for college level course for the 2022-2023 school year. A motion by Heistand, second by Hansen to approve the College Level Courses with WIT for 2022-23. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve Patty Branning as Summer School Instructor (per diem, 9 mornings, 8-12:00, student hours are 8:30-11:30) during the month of June. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE CLASSIFIED CONTRACTS: Motion by Cogdill, second by Hansen to approve the classified staff list for 2022-23 as presented and issue contracts as follows: Secretaries: 3.25% increase, plus an additional $1.00/hr, with retention bonuses of $250 payable in May and November 2022. Custodians: head building custodians - $20/hr; substitute and second building custodians - $17/hr, all receiving $250 retention bonuses payable in May and November 2022. Cooks - $1.65/hr increase with retention bonuses of $250 payable in May and November 2022. The 4 teachers who didn’t receive teacher retention bonuses as provided by the State (S. Malone, M. Jensen, J. Adams and S. Lantz) will each receive a $1,000/FTE retention bonus in May 2022, along with the SBO, Dean of Students/A.D., Elementary Principal and Superintendent/MS/HS Principal. At-Risk Associate, School Nurse and Bus Drivers: 3.25% increase with $250 retention bonuses payable in May and November 2022. Teacher Associates: 3.25% increase with $250 retention bonuses payable in May and November 2022; along with a $1.00/hr increase if working with a Level 3 and/or Medicaid student. Associate substitute pay: $12.50/hr or $13.50/hr if working with a Level 3 and/or Medicaid student. NextGen Technology IT contract at $90,000 per year. Campus Care Associates: Jodi Bruck - $11.50/hr, Vivian Gilleland - $10.50/hr, Chelsey Hollinger - $12.00/hr, Melissa Ritterbush - $14.00/hr, Shirlene Simon - $12.00/hr, with $250 retention bonuses payable in May 2022 and another $250 bonus payable in November 2022 if working 32 hours or more per week; CC new hire starting wage is $10.50/hr with an increase to $11.50/hr when required certifications are completed and they will receive a $250 hiring bonus payable in November 2022 if working longer than 90 days and over 32 hours or more per week. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve a contract for Jeff Campbell – Custodian at $16.50 per hour until July when a new wage will be revisited. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE ADMIN CONTRACTS: Motion by Hansen, second by Malone to approve a contract for Terra Sell – SBO/Board Secretary for the 2022-23 school year at $52,500. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Miller, second by Hansen to approve a contract for Curtis Maassen – MS Principal/A.D./6-12 Dean of Students for the 2022-23 school year at $72,500. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE BOND TIMELINE: Motion by Cogdill, second by Malone to approve the 2022 GO School Bonds Timetable as provided by Piper Sandler. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE PIPER SANDLER DISSEMINATION AGENT AGREEMENT: Motion by Hansen, second by Miller to approve the Agreement to Serve as Dissemination Agent for Secondary Market Disclosure Requirements with Piper Sandler for an annual fee of $1,250. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE PIPER SANDLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT: Motion by Miller, second by Hansen to approve the Financial Services Agreement with Piper Sandler with respect to Series 2022 General Obligation School Bonds. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE AHLERS & COONEY AS BOND COUNSEL: There was no agreement available at this time; it will be addressed at the May meeting. DISCUSSION: Mr. Brosamle checked into services the AEA could provide to oversee our Library program, it would cost $8,625 per year; there would also need to be an associate staffed as well. He and Mr. Weber discussed that at the elementary building this could be a half time teacher and half time library associate position. At the MS/HS building, he spoke with the City’s librarian about covering hours for the school to which she showed an interest in doing so. An update was provided regarding the upcoming building project. Plans have been slightly revised to help reduce expenses as much as possible. The next building committee meeting is scheduled for April 29th. The Neil Rife scholarship is generating approximately $75 per year in interest. According to UBI, CD interest rates will most likely never increase to a level where the scholarship will be much greater than that. Secretary Sell will attempt to reach out to heirs of Neil Rife and see if they will consider allowing the school to pay out the principal, rather than just the interest. A motion by Hansen, second by Cogdill to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 7:04 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 Boyer Valley CSD Claims- April 2022 Vendor Name, Vendor Description, Amount General Ahlers Law Firm, Purchase Srv-Bond Refinance 210.00 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 1,265.38 Bomgaars Supply, Custodial Supplies 30.83 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 479.70 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 260.00 Calvin Christophersen, Dc, Purchased Service 170.00 Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 561.15 City Of Dunlap, Utility 359.57 Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc, Transportation Supplies 798.60 Counsel Office & Documents, Maintenance/Supplies 18.25 Courtland's Kustoms, Inc, Labor/Supplies 250.00 Department Of Education, Bus Inspection 800.00 DHS Cashier 1st Fl., St. Medicaid Service 4,369.86 Dollar General, Supplies 60.00 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 448.95 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs/Rental 118.50 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 628.22 Edwise, LLC, Purchased Service 6,397.80 Egan Supply Co., Repair Parts 494.26 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 3,603.28 Frontier Communications, Telephone 203.96 Heller Implement, Inc., Repair Parts 2,087.11 Hoglund Bus Company, Bus Repairs 50.57 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 68.81 Iowa Quiz Bowl League, Registration 170.00 Jostens, Supplies 130.86 JW Pepper & Son Inc., Sheet Music 130.25 Kuhl, David, Drivers Ed Services 3,190.00 Livescribe Educational Store, Classroom Supplies 157.45 Master Teacher, Inc., The, Awards 96.90 Monona County Auditor, Election Expenses 228.53 Plunkett's Pest Control, Pest Control 195.00 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 48.05 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 69,680.01 Rifton Equipment, Classroom Equipment 1,645.50 Roberts Auto Supply, Repair Parts 104.75 Schmitt Music Centers, Music Supplies 100.00 School Nurse Supply Inc., Medical Supplies 70.90 Scott Electric, Projection Lamps 184.00 Security Equipment Inc., Construction 105.00 Sell, Terra 304.64 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 118.87 Sundquist Engineering 120.00 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Purchased Service 565.93 Town And Country Store, The, Supplies 201.77 Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone 240.06 Voyager Sopris Learning, Instructional Supplies 253.00 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 254.74 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 139.87 Western Iowa Wireless, Internet Access Bus Barn 49.95 Windstream Iowa Communications, Phone Company 417.45 Fund Total: 102,638.28 Management Avesis, Vision Insurance 79.81 Community Bank Unemployment, Unemployment 858.65 Community Bank/Medical Insr, Medical Insurance 7,936.55 Iowa Schools Employee Benefits, Dental/Life/Ltd Ins 272.06 Fund Total: 9,147.07 Campus Care Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 218.79 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 22.20 Fund Total: 240.99 Checking Account Total: 112,026.34 School Nutrition Anderson-Erickson Dairy Co, Milk 2,277.51 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 5.90 Fareway Stores, Groceries 69.47 Hy Vee, Inc., Food/Supplies 49.01 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 8,763.11 Pan 0 Gold Baking, Hot Lunch Food 190.60 Rapids Wholesale, Supplies 100.10 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 37.34 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 189.83 Fund Total: 11,682.87 Checking Account Total: 11,682.87 Student Activity Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 329.56 Anderson's, Prom Supplies 1,331.89 Bomgaars Supply, Custodial Supplies 152.89 Cash/ Lori Malone, Change Funds 400.00 Complete Music, Prom Music 599.12 Deckers Sporting Goods, Athletic Supplies 503.00 Des Moines Performing Arts -IHSMTA, Membership 85.00 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 260.00 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 57.74 Girres, Chris, Official 150.00 Hermitage Art Co Inc., Graduation Programs 77.85 IKM-Manning CSD, Entry Fees/Tuition 50.00 Iowa FFA Association, Registration Fees 475.00 Jostens, Supplies 119.80 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 59.40 Old Fashion Candy, Supplies 152.51 Pioneer Mfg Co, Paint 823.90 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 24.88 Riverside High School 100.00 Rolling Valley Conference, Membership 250.00 Trophies Plus, Medals 1,511.54 Wendts Pots & Posies, Supplies 60.00 Wiebers, Rollie, Sports Official 165.00 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 160.00 Fund Total: 7,899.08 Checking Account Total: 7,899.08 Local Option Tax Advanced Communication Services, Purchased Service 1,773.00 Ahlers Law Firm, Purchase Srv-Bond Refinance 636.00 KPE-Engineers/Architects/Forensic Experts, Purchase Service 15,415.98 Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,250.00 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 688.68 Fund Total: 25,763.66 PPEL Powerschool Group LLC, Schoology Subscription 5,600.00 Fund Total: 5,600.00 Checking Account Total: 31,363.66 TDR 4-21-22
