BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – JANUARY 20, 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 a.m. Members answering roll call were Paul Cogdill, Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Kim McAllister, Jen Miller and Steve Puck. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve the agenda and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 7-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by McAllister, second by Puck to approve the bills/reports as presented. Motion carried 7-0. B. Motion by Puck, second by Heistand to approve the resignation of Tommy Dumbaugh – Head Softball Coach, and contracts for Dan Steele – Head Baseball, Jay Petersen – Asst Baseball, Josh Brink – Asst HS Boys Track, Kirsten Leisinger – JH Boys Track, Chris Conover – Head Softball and Terra Sell – Asst Softball. Motion carried 7-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported that FFA/Ag had a meeting with the 4-County Fair board regarding using the rodeo arena for spring/fall calving; they will present to city council next. Bonsall’s has been working on the sound system in the new gym and the rolling flag has been installed…thank you to all sponsors for their donations. There will be a grand opening of the new gym coming up soon. Teammates membership has gone from 13 matches up to 43, there are great people volunteering. Three students were selected for Meistersingers treble honor choir - Karley Hagge, Deanna Anderson and Liliana Perry. FBLA toured local businesses and has been gaining traction in participation. There were two booster club requests, reversible basketball shorts for $79.21 and basketball racks for $1,200. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: None. TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Purchasing more laptops to replace older ones previously funded through e-rate. NEW BUSINESS: A. Mission/Vision Statement Workshop: After much discussion, the board requested Supt. Christiansen get more viewpoints from the staff and public to formulate a top three list. The board will discuss this more in-depth at a future meeting. B. Board Goals: The Board wants to focus more on community partnerships and how to retain students within the community once they’ve graduated. Director Cogdill left the meeting at 5:33 p.m. C. Supt. Mid-Year Review: The Board reviewed performance, goals and did a quick, informal assessment. All positive reviews at this time. D. Set 25/26 School Calendar Pub. Hearing: This item was tabled for a future meeting once legislature has determined when the official start date of school is set. E. Dow City Gym Floor Refinishing: Only one bid was received for refinishing the Dow City gymnasium floor from Stalker Sports. Motion by Puck, second by Malone to approve the bid through Stalker Sports for $24,500 to sand and refinish the gym floor in Dow City. Motion carried 6-0. F. Discussion: None. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen reviewed the 100 series index, along with some changes to policies in the 400, 500 and 700 series. This was the first review only, they will be brought back next month for final approval. A motion by McAllister, second by Malone to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. These minutes are recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell President, Benjamin Hansen Board Bills GENERAL ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICE 56,670.79 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 439.07 BOMGAARS SUPPLY, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 79.32 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS 2,378.60 CALVIN CHRISTOPHERSEN, DC, PURCHASED SERVICE 100.00 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES 1,176.01 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE 449.00 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 393.00 CHRISTIANSEN, JEREMY 102.45 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE 1,658.53 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY 732.79 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE 220.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION 1,477.92 DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 67,436.68 DENISON DO IT BEST HARDWARE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 71.95 DES MOINES STAMP CO., STAMPING SUPPLIES 38.00 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE 3,389.95 DOUBLE B TRASH SERVICE, LLC, TRASH REMOVAL 280.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 26.47 DUNLAP PLUMBING & HEATING, INC, REPAIRS/RENTAL 45.00 DUNLAP REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES 197.50 EGAN SUPPLY CO., REPAIR PARTS 1,616.20 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES 2,444.58 FAREWAY STORES, GROCERIES 59.90 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE 573.93 FATHER FLANAGAN'S BOYS' HOME, TUITION 2,155.02 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE 235.61 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES 7,199.20 GROSS, REBEKAH 462.30 HARLAN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, REGISTRATION 12,543.78 HEARTLAND FOUNDATION, TUITION 10,951.00 IA HS SPEECH ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP/ENTRY FEES 62.00 IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS, BOARD SERVICES 445.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES 45.12 JW PEPPER & SON INC., SHEET MUSIC 864.28 LEISINGER, ALLISON, Reimbursement 469.00 LEXIA LEARNING SYSTEMS, LLC, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 880.00 LOGAN MAGNOLIA COMM SCHOOL, TUITION/FEES 12,543.78 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP 511.79 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS 7,835.73 REALITY WORKS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 4,142.10 REGION XII COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 4,084.50 ROCKIN K SOLUTIONS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE 944.48 ROSE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, THE, SHOW TICKETS 102.72 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC (LATTA), SUPPLIES 515.96 TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE 350.04 TOWN AND COUNTRY STORE, THE, SUPPLIES 282.99 TRI-CENTER CSD, ENTRY FEES 268.26 WARTBURG COLLEGE, ENTRY FEE 180.00 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES 166.49 WENGER CORPORATION 4,433.93 WOODBINE COMM SCHOOLS, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 68,046.30 Fund Total: 282,779.02 MANAGEMENT AVESIS, VISION INSURANCE 46.01 COMMUNITY BANK UNEMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT 422.44 COMMUNITY BANK/MEDICAL INSR, Medical Insurance 2,408.34 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS 102.18 Fund Total: 2,978.97 CAMPUS CARE BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS 1,200.00 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 11.38 Fund Total: 1,211.38 Checking Account Total: 286,969.37 SCHOOL NUTRITION ANDERSON-ERICKSON DAIRY CO, MILK 1,613.98 DENISON DO IT BEST HARDWARE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 29.32 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP 11,185.69 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 66.93 Fund Total: 12,895.92 Checking Account Total: 12,895.92 STUDENT ACTIVITY AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 96.96 ANDERS, DENNIS, OFFICIAL 100.00 BAKER, KEITH, OFFICIAL 130.00 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL, PURCHASED SERVICE 8,877.85 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS 400.00 CARNES, REGG, OFFICIAL 140.00 CASH/ LORI MALONE, CHANGE FUNDS 500.00 EPIC SPORTS, ACTIVITY SUPPLIES 1,322.48 FARLEY, SHANE, OFFICIAL 160.00 FEINER, MARK, OFFICIAL 130.00 FROHLICH, SCOTT 313.66 General Fund, REIMBURSEMENT 63.51 GILL, TODD, OFFICIAL 380.00 HARRIMAN, WADE, OFFICIAL 200.00 HEIMAN, KARL, OFFICIAL 210.00 IOWA GIRLS HS ATHLETIC UNION, MEMBERSHIP FEE 26.00 JOHNSON FITNESS & WELLNESS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 6,393.80 KNICKMAN, JASON, OFFICIAL 300.00 LOVETTE, GREG, OFFICIAL 330.00 MUSFELDT, JACOB, OFFICIAL 120.00 NAHNSEN, JOHN, OFFICIAL 100.00 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, VO AG SUPPLIES/DUES 2,063.00 PEITZMEIER, MIKE, OFFICIAL 140.00 TOWN AND COUNTRY STORE, THE, SUPPLIES 78.84 VAN NESS, CODY, OFFICIAL 120.00 WAGNER, JAMES, OFFICIAL 200.00 WALL, BRIAN, OFFICIAL 200.00 WALMART - CAPITOL ONE, SUPPLIES 421.76 WEHDE, SHAWN, OFFICIAL 130.00 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES 8.55 WESSLING, DOUG, OFFICIAL 140.00 Fund Total: 23,796.41 TRUST FUND BEN LANTZ & DORDT UNIVERSITY, SCHOLARSHIP 350.00 Fund Total: 350.00 Checking Account Total: 24,146.41 LOCAL OPTION TAX AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 3,439.26 ASSOCIATED FIRE PROTECTION, CONTRACT LABOR 1,017.01 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES 1,000.00 ELEVATE ROOFING, PURCHASED SERVICE 762.75 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES 275.00 MIDWEST MECHANICAL INDUSTRIAL, GO BOND CONSTRUCTION 31,331.76 NEXTGEN TECHNOLOGY, PURCHASED SERVICE 4,160.00 Fund Total: 41,985.78 PPEL ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICE 4,160.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION 237.00 EBOARD SOLUTIONS, INC,., BOARD SOFTWARE 2,500.00 VALUE INSPIRED PRODUCTS & SERVICES, FURNITURE 2,990.00 Fund Total: 9,887.00 Checking Account Total: 51,872.78 TDR 2-6-25
