BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 23, 2022 6:00 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 6:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were Paul Cogdill, Benjamin Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Jen Miller, Steve Puck and Candace Ueding. 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 Heistand, second by Hansen to approve the agenda as published and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 7-0. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Mr. Weber reported that the Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school, staff and students brought over 100 cereal boxes to school, which in turn were donated to the food pantry. The local American Legion Auxiliary, Unite #462, came and shared information about veterans, the flag and military branches. Glen Ringenberg shared his bagpipe skills with the students. Nurse Brasel had a local dentist and staff visits with the students to explain the importance of dental health. Friday, May 13th is set for the Puppy Relays for 3rd-6th grades. The elementary spring concert is set for Tuesday, May 17th. The Elementary received a STEM BEST grant for $60,000, in which we are required to match the first $20,000. The areas for purchase items are nursing, computer science and engineering. Thank you to Tracey Kelley for her hard work in writing this grant. The majority of today’s professional development day was spent meeting with representatives via zoom for the reading and math textbook series. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Brosamle reported on the following: the speech students competed at All-State and receives 1’s and 2’s and quiz bowl competed over the weekend in Ankeny placing 1st, which earns them a trip to Chicago for nationals. Bus inspection is scheduled for Monday, February 28th. Effective February 7th, ELDT training is required for bus drivers, part 1 of the training is online at $190/driver, part 2 is $400/driver, the test with WITCC is $300/driver and then the cost of the license from the DMV. March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. is a mandatory zoom meeting for all students/parents attending the Washington D.C. trip, they will leave on March 22nd and return March 26th. Some students are abusing the work-based learning program and a couple were pulled from the class. Changes need to be made regarding the process of enrolling in this class to avoid future issues. Chad with KPE will be conducting a virtual meeting tomorrow with members of the building project committee. He visited with Mr. Weber and they are very close to making decisions on the TLC/staff solution. SARAH MALONE PRESENTATION: Mrs. Malone wanted to provide the board with an update regarding the Library. She discussed the teaching and learning standards and guidelines of library management. Statistics were provided: in June 2021 there were 10,802 titles, averaging 61 per student, with an average age of collection being 1989. A major weeding project occurred and current collection statistics are 6,480 items, averaging 35.7 per student and the average age of collection is 1996. DISCUSSION: 2022-23 School Calendar – Supt. Brosamle met with Woodbine to collaborate on schedules. Teachers will begin on August 15th, a little earlier than normal to fulfill their 190 day contracts and to ease back into the classroom without being bombarded by meetings. The calendar is very similar to last year and is considered to be teacher friendly. Professional development days were switched to Mondays as it no longer interferes with Woodbine’s schedule as we are not sharing TLC positions anymore. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE MAJOR PURCHASES AND PERSONNEL: Motion by Hansen, second by Cogdill to purchase a 96” V60 Steel Edge Snow Pusher for $4500 from Van-Wall Equipment. Motion carried 6-0. Puck abstain. Motion by Heistand, second by Hansen to approve the resignations of Deb Brown – Elementary Teacher, Caprice Anderson – HS English Teacher, Chaise Mefferd – Campus Care Director, Rachel Simon – Campus Care Associate, and Austin Evers – Night Custodian. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Cogdill, second by Heistand to approve contracts for Mickealea Malone and Vivian Gilleland – Campus Care Associates. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve contracts for Megan Behrendt – Special Education Teacher (BA+30, Step 3) and Chelsea Schroeder – Ag Instructor/FFA Advisor (BA Step 2). Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Cogdill, second by Ueding to approve a contract for Andy Butler – Bus Mechanic/Bus Driver at $38,000. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Malone, second by Heistand to approve a $1/hour increase to associate’s pay beginning on March 11th. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Hansen, second by Malone to approve a contract for Scott Frohlich – Elementary Principal/PK-5 Curriculum Director at $90,000. Motion carried 7-0. RESCIND BOARD POLICIES – 403.7, 403.7R1, 403.7R2, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 403.7E3: Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to rescind board policies 403.7, 403.7R1, 403.7R2, 403.7E1, 403.7E2, 403.7E3 as OSHA withdrew the vaccine mandate. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE 2022-23 SCHOOL CALENDAR: Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve the school calendar presented by Supt. Brosamle. A public hearing will be scheduled at the next board meeting. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE LEAVE PAY: After much discussion, a motion by Hansen, second by Cogdill to approve paying unused sick leave days at $30 per day for Mike Weber, Deb Brown and Kurt Brosamle. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT: Motion by Cogdill, second by Heistand to approve a business associate agreement with the Iowa Department of Education regarding sharing of Iowa Medicaid data. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE CONTRACTS: Supt. Brosamle provided the board with a list of employees for contract approvals. Motion by Cogdill, second by Hansen to approve contracts for certified staff only at this time until they can meet to determine wage increases for classified staff. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE EARLY GRADUATION REQUEST: Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve the early graduation request for Talia Burkhart. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE MOU: Motion by Heistand, second by Hansen to approve the memorandum of understanding with WITCC regarding the regional career academy. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION: Board Meeting Dates – Supt. Brosamle informed the board that the meeting dates for March/April need to be moved to coincide with deadlines for certifying the budget. They are set for March 17th and April 12th, both still at 6:00 p.m. A motion by Hansen, second by Cogdill to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 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 2022 General Ahlers Law Firm, Purchase Srv-Bond Refinance 1,820.50 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 2,689.14 Blue River, Purchased Service 350.00 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 3,030.55 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 260.00 Cambium Assessment, Purchased Service 210.00 Carpenter Paper Company, Supplies 516.60 Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 1,489.63 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Janitorial Supplies 659.50 Chromebook Parts.Com, Technology Supplies 260.94 City Of Dow City, Water/Sewer/Garbage 1,585.63 City Of Dunlap, Utility 290.16 CJ Electronics, Supplies 55.93 Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc, Transportation Supplies 827.46 Counsel Office & Documents, Maintenance/Supplies 30.73 Dollar General, Supplies 7.00 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 221.19 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs/Rental 243.00 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 182.23 Egan Supply Co., Repair Parts 669.74 Election Office, Purchased Service 127.00 Especial Needs, LLC, Classroom Safety Supplies 396.90 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 2,016.59 Farm Service Cooperative, Bulk Oil 143.75 Frontier Communications, Telephone 203.96 Graham Tire Sioux City, Transportation Supplies 1,797.48 Heller Implement, Inc., Repair Parts 2,497.01 IA Assn Of School Business Of, Seminar Fees 195.00 IA HS Speech Association, Membership/Entry Fees 158.00 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 74.99 Iowa Division Of Criminal Inv, IA Criminal History 82.00 Iowa Quiz Bowl League, Registration 100.00 Iowa Western Comm College, Fees/Tuition 11,880.75 John's Body Repair Inc, Bus Repair 160.00 Medical Enterprises, Inc., Workshop 13.00 Midamerican Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas 15,999.61 Midwest Computer Products, Inc, Classroom Supplies 73.48 Northside Glass, Purchased Service 375.00 One Source The Background Check Co., Purchased Service 30.50 Paper Corporation, The, Copy Paper 2,433.90 Perma-Bound, Instructional Supplies 513.16 Plunkett's Pest Control, Pest Control 130.00 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 130.73 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 251.50 Reimer, Lohman & Reitz, Purchased Service 52.50 Rick's Computers L.C., Computer Equip/Supply 44,408.38 Savvas Learning Co. LLC 36,254.40 School Nurse Supply Inc., Medical Supplies 61.34 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 69.56 Town And Country Store, The, Supplies 97.47 Underwood Community School, Tu;Ition 3,820.92 Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone 542.18 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 296.93 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 125.00 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 305.47 Western Iowa Wireless, Internet Access Bus Barn 49.95 Windstream Iowa Communications, Phone Company 415.91 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 61,438.14 Fund Total: 203,122.39 Management Avesis, Vision Insurance 79.81 Community Bank/Medical Insr, Medical Insurance 7,936.55 Iowa Schools Employee Benefits, Dental/Life/Ltd Ins 272.06 Fund Total: 8,288.42 Campus Care Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 5.45 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 59.50 Oriental Trading Co, Instructional Supplies 164.06 Fund Total: 229.01 Checking Account Total: 211,639.82 School Nutrition Anderson-Erickson Dairy Co, Milk 2,058.38 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 4.49 Fareway Stores, Groceries 7.26 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 11,248.38 Pan 0 Gold Baking, Hot Lunch Food 396.80 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 40.09 Fund Total: 13,755.40 Checking Account Total: 13,755.40 Student Activity Ace Fundraising, Fundraiser 300.00 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 227.43 Barringer, Dale, Official 145.00 Blum, Tim, Official 340.00 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 56.65 Cash/ Lori Malone, Change Funds 1,950.00 Collins, Shawn, Official 170.00 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 260.00 Gill, Todd, Official 170.00 Greg Lovette / GLS & Associates, Official 340.00 Harriman, Wade, Official 25.00 Hast, Tom, Official 225.00 Heartland Scenic Studio, Inc., Repairs 83.99 IA HS Golf Coaches Ass'n, Membership 45.00 Iowa Football Coaches Associat, Membership 55.00 Iowa Girls Coaches Association, Membership 75.00 Iowa Girls Hs Athletic Union, Membership Fee 48.00 Iowa High School Baseball Coac, Registration 30.00 Johnson, Barney 340.00 Knickman, Jason, Official 120.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 89.10 National FFA Organization, Vo Ag Supplies/Dues 61.00 Peitzmeier, Mike, Official 120.00 Ranninger, Gaylin, Official 120.00 Rea, Matt, Official 170.00 Smith, Andre, Official 170.00 Uhlenkamp, Steve, Official 120.00 Van Ness, Cody, Official 225.00 Wagner, James, Official 145.00 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 40.00 Wiener, Arnie, Official 120.00 Wulk, Matthew, Official 170.00 Fund Total: 6,556.17 Trust Fund Sydney Klein & Nebr. Methodist College 75.00 Fund Total: 75.00 Checking Account Total: 6,631.17 Local Option Tax Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,250.00 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 1,310.75 Fund Total: 8,560.75 PPEL Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 1,157.08 Fund Total: 1,157.08 Checking Account Total: 9,717.83 TDR 3-3-22
