BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – AUGUST 16, 2021 6:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH CALL TO ORDER: President Elizabeth Heistand called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were Ken Dunham, Steve Puck, JoEtt Cogdill, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone and Candace Ueding. Director Klein 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: Secretary Sell noted that the minutes from the July 19th meeting, as emailed and published, needed to reflect additional board policies that were approved at the meeting: new policies 804.6, 804.6R1 and 905.3; rescinded policy 711.2R2; and updated policy 803.1. A motion by Puck, second by Dunham to approve the agenda as published and minutes, as amended, from previous board meetings. Motion carried 6-0. PRINCIPALS’ REPORT: Mr. Weber reported on the following: New teachers reported today. Thank you to the Dow City Business Club for donating $500 to the Elementary Library. Thank you to the custodians for working hard this summer and making the building look great for the new year. SUPERINTENDENTS’ REPORT: Mr. Brosamle reported the building is ready to go and new staff reported today. Thank you to the Board for providing breakfast pizza this morning. Mrs. Jensen has been visiting with students and changing schedules, Mr. Maassen attended a new A.D. meeting, Mrs. Sarah Malone attended a Tag conference and the cooks attended a food show in Des Moines. Last week, IWCC gave a presentation to students and help them prepare for classes, IGNITE pathways was there to explain their available classes in Woodbine. Thank you to the board for providing food that night. Tomorrow, all staff will report to the Dunlap building. Monday and Tuesday next week will be early out at 1:30. There is a volleyball scrimmage tomorrow night at 5pm against Logan; football will have a scrimmage in Tabor Friday night at 6pm. Thank you to Community Bank for a donation of $4,175 to the student council and to Mr. and Mrs. Jay Randall for a donation of $3,000 to music/drama. With the Governor’s new signing, the pledge of allegiance will be recited every day in the Dunlap building; they already do this in the elementary building. All the new staff members were present at the meeting and introduced themselves to the Board; welcome to everyone. DISCUSSION: Piper/Sandler: Matt Gillaspie with Piper/Sandler reviewed our debt service levy regarding the proposed G.O. bond the school is seeking to pass. He explained various scenarios and expected outcomes to the Board. Assistant Drama: Mr. Brosamle stated he would like to add an assistant drama position to the Schedule B at 3.5% of the base due to the fact attendance in this program is growing. COVID Mitigation: Similar to last year, all desks will be disinfected between classes, frequent handwashing and proper coughing techniques will be encouraged. The school cannot mandate masks, but students can wear them if they wish. If there is a high need of students wanting to be vaccinated, HCPH will consider coming to the school for a clinic. Get the word out to parents, gauge the interest and go from there. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Secretary Sell explained to the Board there will be a new process for printing checks, which will now have the signatures printed directly on them, versus hand signing. Bills presented to the Board at each regular Board meeting will have both prepaid invoices and invoices to be paid listed, generating a grand total to be approved from meeting to meeting. Each Board member will be required to sign off on that listing. The Board had no issue with this change. Motion by Puck, second by Ueding to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE MAJOR PURCHASES AND PERSONNEL: Motion by Puck, second by Dunham to approve the resignation of Regan Frazier, Campus Care Associate. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Dunham, second by Puck to approve contracts for Gwen Wilson and Amanda Murphy, Associates. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Puck, second by Cogdill to approve the contract for Molly Jensen, MS Student Council sponsor. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Dunham, second by Ueding to approve contracts for Julie Burhoop, Robert Hesman, Susan Soma, Patty Branning, Denise Heese and Stacy Pippitt as Mentors. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Puck, second by Dunham to approve contracts for Kathy Fillmore, Allison Leisinger and Molly Jensen as STAT leaders. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Puck, second by Ueding to approve contracts for Julie Malone and Ben Schauer as PBIS leaders. Motion carried 5-0. Malone abstain. Motion by Puck, second by Cogdill to approve contracts for Kathy Marsh, Ben Schauer, Robert Hesman, Sarah Malone and Johanna Erlbacher as PLC leaders. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Dunham, second by Puck to approve the contract for Erinn Brasel, Nurse. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Cogdill, second by Dunham to approve sharing contracts with Woodbine for Tracy Kelly, Elementary CD; Betsy Gale, MS/HS CD; and Shawn Harris, K-12 Technology Integrationist. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Puck, second by Ueding to approve operational sharing contracts with Woodbine for Kelli Klaassen, Human Resources Director; Bob Smith, Transportation Director; Mike Weber, Special Education Director; Tricia Roberts, Work Base Learning Director (all at 20% of their contracted time), along with the sharing of the Maintenance Director with the City of Dow City. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Puck, second by Dunham to approve sharing Sarah Malone, Librarian, with Woodbine at 10% of her Library time. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Puck, second by Cogdill to approve coaching contracts for Kathy Marsh, MS Volleyball and Aaron Mumm, MS Boys Track. Motion carried 6-0. Motion by Dunham, second by Cogdill to approve the movement of Sarah Malone on the salary schedule from BA+30 to MA. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE EARLY GRADUATION REQUEST: Motion by Puck, second by Ueding to approve the early graduation request for Abbygail Harris, upon meeting all graduation requirements. Motion carried 6-0. APPOINT DISTRICT’S LEGAL COUNSEL: After brief discussion a motion was made by Dunham, second by Puck to approve the appointment of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as the school district’s legal counsel for 2021-22. Motion carried 6-0. APPOINT LEVEL I/II INVESTIGATORS: Motion by Puck, second by Malone to approve Molly Jensen as Level I Investigator, Mike Weber as Level I Alternate and the Harrison County Sheriff as Level II Investigator. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE DISTRICT EQUITY COORDINATOR: Motion by Dunham, second by Malone to approve Mike Weber as the district’s Equity Coordinator. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE LEARNING MATERIALS RECONSIDERATION COMMITTEE: Motion by Puck, second by Ueding to approve Sarah Malone, Mike Weber, Theresa McAllister, Sue Nemitz, Ken L. Dunham, Kurt Brosamle, Student Council President and Student Council Vice President as members of the committee. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE OVERNIGHT TRIPS/FUNDRAISERS: Motion by Ueding, second by Dunham to approve FFA – state and national conventions, Athletics/Activities – state competitions and Science Club – Ames Science Bowl. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE TRANSFER BETWEEN ACTIVITY ACCOUNTS: Mr. Brosamle recommended that the board approve to transfer $1,242.60 from the Class of 2021 and $376.43 from the Special Projects Fund account (Interest) to account, Annual, $1,619.03. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Puck, second by Malone to transfer the monies to the above account. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE BOOSTER CLUB REQUESTS: Mr. Brosamle recommended to the board to approve requests for: Track - high jump pad, shot put bag and sweats; Football – goal post pads; Girls Basketball – home uniforms; Softball – catcher’s equipment, uniforms, pitching machine balls and tees. Motion by Malone, second by Ueding to approve all requests. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE ASSISTANT DRAMA POSITION: Motion by Dunham, second by Cogdill to approve adding Assistant Drama as a position on the Salary B schedule at 3.5% of the base. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE WEIGHT ROOM BID: Mr. Maassen received one bid for the weight room equipment which included: $150 – squat rack, $125 – bar, $550 – dumbbell rack and dumbbells, $125 – 1 set of 45 plates, $100 – 1 set of 35 plates, $50 – 1 set of 25 plates, $25 – 1 set of 10 plates, $15 – 1 set of 5 plates and $10 – 1 set of 2.5 plates. After brief discussion, a motion was made by Ueding, second by Cogdill to approve the bid as received, with the exception to only include ONE set of the dumbbells and dumbbell rack as there are two available. Motion carried 6-0. APPROVE RESOLUTION ORDERING ELECTION ON GO BONDS AND CONTINUE TO LEVY BONDS FOR VOTER APPROVED PPEL: President Heistand submitted a petition to the Board, which examined said petition. 196 qualified electors voted at the last election of school officials, the number of eligible electors who have signed the petition is 84. Director Puck introduced the following Resolution and moved to adopt, seconded by Director Malone. Ayes: Cogdill, Dunham, Heistand, Malone, Puck and Ueding. Nays: None. Motion carried 6-0. President Heistand declared the Resolution adopted as follows: Resolution ordering a special election on the issuance of $8,200,000 general obligation school bonds and on the question of continuing to levy and impose a voter approved physical plant and equipment property tax and income surtax. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Mr. Brosamle reported the Board needs to adopt a new revenue purpose statement and in order to keep within appropriate timelines; the next board meeting will need to be held on September 13. The revenue purpose statement will go to the voters to approve; it allows the school to continue spending SAVE money the way it has been. A motion by Ueding, second by Malone to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Heistand declared the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell Board President, Elizabeth Heistand Boyer Valley CSD Claims August, 2021 Vendor Name, Vendor Description, Amount GENERAL Amazon.Com, Classroom Supplies 1,848.57 Bio Corporation, Science Supplies 348.92 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 260.00 Calvin Christophersen, Dc, Purchased Service 170.00 Carpenter Paper Company, Supplies 264.60 Carroll Control, Purchase Service 200.00 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Janitorial Supplies 488.00 City Of Dow City, Water/Sewer/Garbage 1,560.63 City Of Dunlap, Utility 66.32 Cogdill Farm Supply, Supplies 28.00 Council Bluffs Community School, Tuition 745.50 Counsel Office & Documents, Maintenance/Supplies 19.98 Courtland's Kustoms, Inc, Labor/Supplies 70.00 Denison Bulletin/Review, Advertising 132.00 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 196.96 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs/Rental 90.50 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 426.48 Ed M Feld Equip Co Inc, Fire Extinguisher Service 818.00 Egan Supply Co., Repair Parts 130.85 Emath Instruction, Instructional Supplies 750.00 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 37.19 Frontier Communications, Telephone 207.71 Harlan Publishing LLC, Publications 108.00 Harrison County EMA, Purchased Service 50.00 Heller Implement, Inc., Repair Parts 447.88 Iowa Assoc Of School Boards, Board Services 140.00 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 39.24 Iowa Division Of Criminal Inv, IA Criminal History 52.00 Iowa School Finance InformationServices, Subscription 1,000.00 Lakeshore Equipment Company, Instructional Supplies 1,945.57 Lobaugh, Janeen, Transportation 647.69 Long Lines, Internet Services 645.00 Matheson Tri-Gas Inc, Classroom Supplies 155.85 Midamerican Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas 9,325.92 Plunkett's Pest Control, Pest Control 130.00 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 518.03 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 4,551.00 Rochester 100 Inc., Classroom Supplies 202.50 Savvas Learning Co. LLC 544.89 School Specialty Inc (Latta), Supplies 752.42 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 21.07 Teacher Direct, Classroom Supplies 392.26 Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone 466.77 Ward's Science, Instructional Supplies 292.27 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 9.36 Western Iowa Tech, Educational Services 300.00 Western Iowa Wireless, Internet Access Bus Barn 49.95 Windstream Iowa Communications, Phone Company 421.23 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 40,312.64 Zaner Bloser, Instructional Supplies 403.85 Fund Total 76,785.60 MANAGEMENT Avesis, Vision Insurance 103.41 Community Bank/Medical Insr, Medical Insurance 10,007.64 Iowa Schools Employee Benefits, Dental/Life/Ltd Ins 328.54 Student Assurance Services, Inc, Catastrophic Insurance 500.00 Fund Total 10,939.59 CAMPUS CARE Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 42.41 Hollinger, Larissa, Refund 31.00 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 38.02 Fund Total 111.43 Checking Account Total 87,836.62 SCHOOL NUTRITION Klein, Jodi, Reimbursement 60.60 Fund Total 60.60 Checking Account Total 60.60 STUDENT ACTIVITY Amazon.Com, Classroom Supplies 169.99 Cash/ Lori Malone, Change Funds 300.00 District 8 Football, Fees 150.00 Drishti School Of Dance & Fitness, Registration 90.00 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 13.49 HUDL, Athletic Supplies 2,250.00 Iowa Association Of Track Coaches, Membership 50.00 Jostens, Supplies 4,208.68 Pioneer Mfg Co, Paint 211.00 Portaphone, Services 1,249.00 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 962.83 Fund Total 9,654.99 Checking Account Total 9,654.99 LOCAL OPTION TAX Kpe-Engineers/Architects/Forensic Experts, Purchase Service 3,181.30 Mcclellan Electric, Inc., Electrician Work 718.48 Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,250.00 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 3,856.11 Fund Total 15,005.89 PPEL Rick's Computers L.C., Computer Equip/Supply 750.00 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 1,142.44 Fund Total 1,892.44 Checking Account Total 16,898.33 TDR 9-02-21
