BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 13, 2023 5:30 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, BOARD ROOM 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 Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Jen Miller and Steve Puck. Directors Cogdill and Ueding were absent. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve the agenda, with the removal of agenda item Board Policy – B. First Reading of 500 Series, and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 5-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: Green Hills AEA representatives Jesse Tvrdy, Stephanie Dredge and Melanie Anderson addressed the board regarding the variety of services and resources they provide to our district. An example of services they offer include: early access, English learners, master social worker services, math alliance, school improvement regional trainings, learning supports symposium, technology and media services. There were 189 different offerings for professional learning available to our teachers to utilize. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Heistand, second by Hansen to approve the bills/reports as presented. Motion carried 5-0. B. Motion by Hansen, second by Miller to approve the resignations of: Anyssa Steffen – 4 Yr PS Teacher and Julie Malone – Asst. Volleyball Coach; and to approve contracts for: Kara Thomsen – BVS/BVN Custodian and Tim Murphy – Head Boys Golf Coach. Motion carried 5-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Good News: Supt. Christiansen reported that there were many good things happening – the eSports team will be in the finals tournament on March 3rd; FFA conduct of meeting team is advancing to Districts on March 4th; four FFA members received their Iowa State FFA degree (Johnny Tremel, Cole Miller, Bobby Gross and Jessica O’Day); the elem. students had a “souper” bowl challenge to bring canned goods towards their football team choice, 206 items were received and will be donated to the Dunlap Food Pantry. There was great participation in the elementary “book blast” and hundreds of books will be added to the classroom and library; NHS has performed 112 hours of service so far and still reaching towards their goal of over 200 hours; the Student Learning Center has had a great response for tutoring and coaching of younger students; Zayn Groves made it to state in basketball skills for the Special Olympics and will complete March 11th in Iowa City. The 2nd graders made 34 valentines for the Dunlap nursing home residents; members of HS band/choir are traveling to NYC in March; large group speech had three groups advance to the state competition; 8th grade TAG students made valentine’s crafts with Dunlap nursing home residents and the 5th grade students have been working with the HS tech students using the finch robots during computer science time and are enjoying the challenges they are given each week. The SSA rate was set at 3%. Facility Update: working on a site plan for staging and placement of equipment once project begins; the front entrance to the building will still be utilized, but access will be limited to use of a different sidewalk. The bus parking and pick up/drop off locations are still to be determined. Bleachers for the new gym will most likely be gray, details of the floor are yet to be decided. Modifications to the elementary building to maintain the flow of the current layout will have substantial cost savings; however, there will be a fee associated with re-design of the drawings. Once new drawings are completed, this will be communicated with the public. Other – 2023/24 School Calendar: reviewed the draft version of next year’s calendar, it is fairly similar to this year’s calendar with some possible minor changes. Considering changing parent-teacher conferences from two nights to one full day. Offer flex days at the beginning of the year to allow teachers time to prepare their rooms. Director Heistand left the meeting at 6:06 p.m. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Thank you to the Dow City Business Club, they are donating $200 per elementary classroom to be used towards supplies. TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Supt. Christiansen gave a quick overview of the new LCD flat panel in the boardroom, ten were purchased for the BVS building using ESSER funds. NEW BUSINESS: A. Redistricting Lines: Supt. Christiansen provided the board with a recommendation of new district boundary lines. The proposed plan will get the population within three people difference per district and it does not require any changes to current member boundaries. This will be brought back next month for approval. B. Budget Guarantee Resolution: Motion by Hansen, second by Miller to adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Boyer Valley Community School District will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2023-2024 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Motion carried 4-0. Ayes: Hansen, Miller, Malone and Puck Nays: None. C. Booster Club Requests: Motion by Miller, second by Malone to approve a request for $2,161.50 for re-conditioning of football helmets and $1,000 to She Plays for a student presentation. Motion carried 4-0. D. Early Graduation Request: Motion by Malone, second by Miller to approve the early graduation request for Devin Melby after completion of 1st semester of the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried 4-0. E. Date of Letting and Approve Time, Date, Place for Public Hearing of Asbestos Abatement: The BVCSD is seeking bids for asbestos abatement services, bids are due no later than March 9th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at which time all bids will be publicly opened at the High School. Motion by Miller, second by Hansen to approve a public hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13th, 2023 at the BVS Board Room, Dunlap, IA where any person interested may appear and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated total of the asbestos abatement for the Boyer Valley additions and renovations project. Motion carried 4-0. BOARD POLICY: Motion by Miller, second by Malone to approve the 400 policy series pertaining to Employees. Motion carried 4-0. A motion by Hansen, second by Miller to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 6:19 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- February 2023 General Advanced Communication Services, Purchased Service 240.00 Ahlers Law Firm, Purchase Srv-Bond Refinance 834.00 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 150.42 Bluum Of Minnesota, Technology Supplies 30,895.00 Bomgaars Supply, Custodial Supplies 217.93 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 1,466.13 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 280.00 Cam Community School, Activity Expense 3,830.19 Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 335.12 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Janitorial Supplies 649.00 City Of Dow City, Water/Sewer/Garbage 3,178.26 City Of Dunlap, Utility 657.29 Clark Pest & Termite Control, Puirchased Service 175.00 David Kilpatrick Inc., Instructional Supplies 95.00 Des Moines Stamp Co., Stamping Supplies 33.00 DHS Cashier 1st Fl., St. Medicaid Service 3,468.51 Discount School Supply, Classroom Supplies 406.55 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 7.19 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 174.06 Egan Supply Co., Repair Parts 331.78 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 3,494.46 Exira-EHK High School, Entry Fee 1,178.52 Fareway Stores, Groceries 86.88 Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company, Internet/Long Distance 912.35 Frontier Communications, Telephone 208.46 Harlan Community High School, Registration 11,364.12 IA Assn Of School Business Of, Seminar Fees 245.00 IA HS Speech Association, Membership/Entry Fees 157.00 IKM-Manning CSD, Entry Fees/Tuition 3,788.03 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 54.49 Iowa Quiz Bowl League, Registration 90.00 Iowa School Finance Information Services, Subscription 300.00 JJ & Son's, Gas/Diesel 1,195.96 John's Body Repair Inc, Bus Repair 65.00 JW Pepper & Son Inc., Sheet Music 969.49 Lakeshore Equipment Company, Instructional Supplies 259.83 Lifeline Inc., Medical Supplies 100.00 Logan Magnolia Comm School, Tuition/Fees 3,962.57 Long Lines, Internet Services 372.00 Maassen, Curtis 22.02 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 584.77 Mcclellan Electric, Inc., Electrician Work 199.14 Midamerican Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas 17,652.92 North Central International, LLC, Bus Repairs 28.47 Paper Corporation, The, Copy Paper 3,241.70 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 212.41 Region XII Council Of Governments 324.00 Schmitt Music Centers, Music Supplies 47.99 School Nurse Supply Inc., Medical Supplies 78.93 School Specialty Inc (Latta), Supplies 26.38 Shiffler Equip Sales Inc, Repair Parts 138.02 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 167.48 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Purchased Service 1,697.36 Transforming And Educating For Life, College Courses 2,600.00 United Art & Education, Classroom Supplies 434.13 Visual Edge It, Inc. Dba Counsel, Maintenance/Supplies 126.71 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 122.35 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 389.79 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 25,698.10 Fund Total: 130,021.26 Management Avesis, Vision Insurance 57.14 Community Bank/Medical Insr, Medical Insurance 5,597.82 Iowa Schools Employee Benefits, Dental/Life/Ltd Ins 166.90 Fund Total: 5,821.86 Campus Care Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 1,142.40 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 373.36 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 53.16 Fund Total: 1,568.92 Checking Account Total: 137,412.04 School Nutrition Anderson-Erickson Dairy Co, Milk 2,177.03 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 170.00 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 16.77 Hobart Sales And Service, Custodial Supplies 541.25 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 11,981.24 Pan 0 Gold Baking, Hot Lunch Food 519.10 Rapids Wholesale, Supplies 74.04 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 13.72 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 40.56 Fund Total: 15,533.71 Checking Account Total: 15,533.71 Student Activity Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 21.49 American Cancer Society, Fundraiser 420.20 Anzaldo, Terry, Official 100.00 Barringer, Dale, Official 360.00 Bob Rogers Travel, Purchased Service 9,509.00 Bogatzke, Craig, Official 70.00 Carnes, Regg, Official 100.00 Cash/ Lori Malone, Change Funds 3,550.00 Champion Tours, Purchsed Service 9,450.00 Collins, Shawn, Official 130.00 Deckers Sporting Goods, Athletic Supplies 64.00 Ehlers, Chris, Official 130.00 Eller, Chris, Official 70.00 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 97.77 Graphic Edge, LLC, The, T-Shirts 1,408.31 Graphix, Supplies 798.00 Greg Lovette, Official 180.00 Iowa Football Coaches Associat, Membership 155.00 Iowa Girls Coaches Association, Membership 60.00 Iowa HS Athletic Assn, Entry Fees/Dues 320.00 Jostens, Supplies 1,257.90 Just 4 Kix, Activity Supplies 461.86 Knickman, Jason, Official 540.00 Lyons, Don, Official 130.00 Mccone Foods, Fundraiser Supplies 2,654.00 Musfeldt, Jacob, Official 100.00 Northwest Missouri State University, Registration 28.00 Peitzmeier, Mike, Official 230.00 Petty Cash/Lori Malone, Reimbursement 25.00 Ranninger, Gaylin, Official 130.00 Sadler, Todd, Official 130.00 Schaben, Bryce, Official 100.00 She Plays, Inc. 1,000.00 Trophies Plus, Medals 1,366.58 Van Ness, Cody, Official 100.00 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 1,425.33 Wessling, Doug, Official 310.00 Fund Total: 36,982.44 Trust Fund Talia Burkhart & ISU, Scholarship 75.00 Fund Total: 75.00 Checking Account Total: 37,057.44 Local Option Tax Drees Company, Plumbing Repairs 10,290.00 Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,500.00 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 579.58 Simpli Faster, Equipment 2,469.00 Stinn Backhoe & Plumbing Services, Inc., Purchased Service 618.75 Fund Total: 21,457.33 PPEL Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 1,547.06 Fund Total: 1,547.06 Checking Account Total: 23,004.39 Bond Project 22 Boyd Jones 12,178.96 Coreslab Structures Inc., Go Bond Project Services 34,319.70 Drees Company, Plumbing Repairs 34,077.52 KPE-Engineers/Architects/Forensic Experts, Purchase Service 12,189.45 Fund Total: 92,765.63 Checking Account Total: 92,765.63 TDR 2-23-23
