BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 17, 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 6:01 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. Director Ueding arrived at 6:02 p.m. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Malone, second by Cogdill to approve the agenda, with the addition of Approving a Construction Manager Contract, and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 7-0. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Mr. Weber reported that Tracey Kelley lead them through the Iowa School profiles, which indicated that all the elementary schools in Harrison county were at the commendable level, but Boyer Valley had the highest score. During their professional development day, they discussed math, reading and writing anchor charts, held MTSS staff meeting and worked on personalized PD. The computer science team met as the elementary is required to implement that class by the 2023-24 school year in at least one grade level, they decided on kindergarten. Will be conducting ISASP testing very soon, this is similar to the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Brosamle reported that the K-12 computer science curriculum is due by July 1st to the state. There was a bus inspection on February 28, a couple minor and major repairs that need to be done was noted. Quiz bowl qualified for nationals in Chicago, they will be fundraising to help fund that. Congratulations to Ms. Mittag for receiving the Golden Owl award for our district; she is also in the running for the state of Iowa Golden Owl award for FFA leadership. The FFA banquet went really well; roughly 200 people were in attendance. The middle/high school students participated in the Rolling Valley conference band in Mondamin. Individual state speech had students receiving 1’s and 2’s; however, none were selected to participate in all state. Parent teacher conferences are being held tonight and Tuesday night, the pops concert will be tomorrow night, which includes both middle and high school. This coming Tuesday morning, students and parents will be leaving for the Washington D.C. trip. The high school musical will take place on April 1-3. Last Friday there was a building committee meeting to discuss the cost of materials. Health insurance premiums will have a 5% increase. E-SPORTS PRESENTATION: Curtis Maassen and Shelley Foster addressed the board regarding the possibility of starting an E-Sports program, i.e. competitive video games. They went to Woodbine to see how the program is ran and what the requirements are. It will cost around $18,000 to start up, this would be an extracurricular activity requiring a sponsor; additionally, it can lead to many scholarship opportunities for students. They are uncertain of the fees associated with the program, but will do more in-depth research. They stated the Booster Club would be willing to provide support. Shelley would also like to see about the computer applications class building the computer needed for this program. DISCUSSION: Budget Guarantee: Annually, school districts are advised to approve the Budget Guarantee. This resolution will allow the District to levy property tax for fiscal year 2022-23 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. E-Rate: Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company, FMCTC, submitted a bid for a monthly connection fee of $799.95 which provides 500/100 Meg Internet Network Connection to the Dunlap location. Long Lines submitted a bid for a monthly fee of $570.00, which provides 500 MB of dedicated internet access for the Dow City building. E-Rate Category 1 will pay 70% of the monthly cost for services. OPEN FORUM: Heidi Bromert addressed the board regarding the teacher associates about how thankful she is for them and the support they provide her son. They are short-staffed, getting burnt out and she wants the board to make sure to pay them what they are worth. Deb Hull addressed the board on being of the kitchen staff. They work very hard, have very rewarding jobs and want to stay, but feel they deserve more for their efforts. CONSENT AGENDA: Motion by Miller, second by Malone to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE MAJOR PURCHASES AND PERSONNEL: Motion by Heistand, second by Hansen to approve the resignations of Brad Gralheer – 6-12 P.E. Instructor/Coach, Tricia Roberts – Business Instructor and Molly Jensen – Middle School Student Council Sponsor. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Hansen, second by Miller to approve voluntary transfers for Becky Gross – K-12 TAG, Sarah Malone – K-12 Librarian/Tech Integrationist and Kaley Lehan – 3 Year Old Preschool Instructor/Associate at $27,500. Motion carried 7-0. Supt. Brosamle recommended the hiring of Erin Weber – 2nd Grade Teacher, Kim Leinen – Kindergarten Teacher, Leah Baldwin – Campus Care Director, Brenda Schnell – Business Instructor and Jay Petersen – Asst. Baseball Coach. Motion by Cogdill, second by Ueding to break up this hiring group for individual approvals. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Hansen, second by Malone to approve a contract for Erin Weber – 2nd Grade Teacher at BA Step 2. Motion carried 5-2. Ayes: Hansen, Malone, Heistand, Puck and Ueding. Nays: Cogdill, Miller Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve a contract for Kim Leinen – Kindergarten Teacher at BA+30 Step 12. Motion carried 6-1. Ayes: Hansen, Heistand, Miller, Malone, Puck and Ueding. Nays: Cogdill Motion by Ueding, second by Cogdill to approve a contract for Leah Baldwin – Campus Care Director at $34,000. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Heistand, second by Malone to approve a contract for Brenda Schnell – Business Instructor at BA Step 6. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Ueding, second by Malone to approve a contract for Jay Petersen – Asst. Baseball Coach. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Heistand, second by Hansen to approve a contract for Bridget Gervais – 5-12 Music at BA Step 2. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Hansen, second by Ueding to approve a contract for Jeremy Christiansen – Superintendent/High School Principal at $150,000. Motion carried 7-0. Motion by Heistand, second by Ueding to approve the resignation of Rachel Ohl – Associate. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE TIME, DATE, PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING OF CALENDAR AND BUDGET FY23: Supt. Brosamle informed the Board that the tax rate will be comparable to the previous year, 21-22 (12.15461) and proposed 22-23 (12.15441). After the budget is submitted districts can lower the tax rate, if necessary, but never raise the rate. Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve public hearings on the 2022-23 calendar and the 2022-23 budget estimate to be held at 6:02 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the Boyer Valley South Board Room, Dunlap, IA. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE BUDGET GUARANTEE RESOLUTION: Motion by Hansen, second by Ueding 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 2022-2023 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Motion carried 7-0. Ayes: Hansen, Ueding, Cogdill, Heistand, Malone, Miller and Puck RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,200,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS AND LEVYING A TAX FOR PAYMENT THEREOF: Director Ueding introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, second by Cogdill. Ayes: Ueding, Cogdill, Hansen, Heistand, Malone, Miller and Puck. Nays: None. Motion carried 7-0. President Puck declared the Resolution adopted as follows: “Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $8,200,000 general obligation school bonds and levying a tax for payment thereof.” The resolution is available in the Board Secretary’s office if you wish to read it in its entirety. APPROVE LGRP NATURAL GAS PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: Motion by Cogdill, second by Miller to approve the participation agreement in the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for natural gas. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE LEASED LIT FIBER SERVICE: Motion by Ueding, second by Cogdill to approve the bids from FMCTC for the Dunlap building and Long Lines for the Dow City building. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE TEACHER RETENTION PAY: Motion by Ueding, second by Miller to approve expenditures for those teachers who are eligible for retention payments as provided by the Iowa Department of Education as directed by Governor Kim Reynolds to maintain the maximum amount of stability in the teaching profession in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of these payments totals $35,000. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACT: Motion by Hansen, second by Malone to approve the Standard Form of Agreement with Boyd Jones as Construction Manager for the upcoming project. Motion carried 7-0. DISCUSSION: Board Meeting Dates – Supt. Brosamle informed the board that the April 12th meeting will begin with public hearings for the 2022-23 school calendar and the 2022-23 budget at 6:02 p.m. Open positions: Mr. Brosamle reviewed with the board the list of current open positions. Physical Education – he conducted an interview from an applicant in Texas earlier today, Curriculum Director, MS Football, Head Boys Basketball, Girls Golf, MS and HS Student Council and Junior Class Sponsor. President Puck mentioned improvements to our website that need to be made and possibly collaborating with DCDC’s newly hired employee, Jill Schaben, on performing those services. An option to use our work-based learning program as an avenue for students to work with Jill on our website was also discussed. EXEMPT SESSION: Motion by Miller, second by Cogdill to enter into an exempt session pursuant to Iowa Code 8.3(4) to allow a governmental body to formulate its position on the terms and conditions of employment for non-union employees in private at 7:17 p.m. Ayes: Miller, Cogdill, Hansen, Heistand, Malone, Miller, Puck and Ueding Director Hansen exited the meeting at 7:18 p.m. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: At 8:28 p.m. a motion by Miller, second by Heistand to return to open session. Ayes: Miller, Heistand, Cogdill, Malone, Puck and Ueding A motion by Heistand, second by Ueding to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 8:28 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- March 2022 General Ahlers Law Firm, Purchase Srv-Bond Refinance 1,405.50 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 1,114.10 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 1,695.63 Brasel, Gregory, Const. Labor 500.00 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 260.00 Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 1,057.25 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Janitorial Supplies 756.00 City Of Dow City, Water/Sewer/Garbage 1,585.63 City Of Dunlap, Utility 721.78 Cornhusker International Trucks Inc., Transportation Supplies 295.38 Counsel Office & Documents, Maintenance/Supplies 9.99 Denison Bulletin/Review, Advertising 99.00 Dhs Cashier 1st Fl., St. Medicaid Service 5,694.06 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 263.35 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 1,574.52 Frontier Communications, Telephone 203.96 Graham Tire Sioux City, Transportation Supplies 234.58 Harris Plumbing & Sewer Drain Cleaning, Purchased Service 375.00 Heller Implement, Inc., Repair Parts 6,000.28 IA Hs Speech Association, Membership/Entry Fees 88.00 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 68.75 Iowa Quiz Bowl League, Registration 90.00 Iowa School Finance Information Services, Subscription 275.00 Iowa State University, Business Management Academy 395.00 Iowa Talented And Gifted Assoc, Membership 150.00 Iowa Testing Prog, Testing Service 1,100.00 JW Pepper & Son Inc., Sheet Music 232.24 Kuhl, Brigit, Drivers Ed Services 3,190.00 Lakeshore Equipment Company, Instructional Supplies 494.17 Lawton-Bronson CSD, Entry Fees 90.00 Lifeline Inc., Medical Supplies 206.01 Mark's Plumbing Parts, Plumbing Repairs 313.15 Midamerican Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas 5,479.44 Mittag, Tessa 25.04 One Source The Background Check Co., Purchased Service 40.50 Petro Plastics Company, Classroom Supplies 101.80 Petty Cash/Lori Malone, Reimbursement 65.20 Plunkett's Pest Control, Pest Control 130.00 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 137.52 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 806.25 Roberts Auto Supply, Repair Parts 26.50 Sax Arts & Crafts, Art Supplies 161.15 School Nurse Supply Inc., Medical Supplies 22.82 School Specialty Inc (Latta), Supplies 7.64 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 52.78 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Purchased Service 737.43 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 1.25 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 811.53 Western Iowa Tech, Educational Services 290.00 Western Iowa Wireless, Internet Access Bus Barn 49.95 Windstream Iowa Communications, Phone Company 417.45 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 88,871.17 Fund Total: 128,773.75 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 Su Insurance Comapny, Breakdown Insurance 14,917.25 Fund Total: 23,205.67 Campus Care Discount School Supply, Classroom Supplies 709.32 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 125.42 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 15.96 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 247.59 Fund Total: 1,098.29 Checking Account Total: 153,077.71 School Nutrition Anderson-Erickson Dairy Co, Milk 1,832.91 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 28.00 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 8,478.41 Pan 0 Gold Baking, Hot Lunch Food 282.60 Rapids Wholesale, Supplies 108.14 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 30.78 Fund Total: 10,760.84 Checking Account Total: 10,760.84 Student Activity Ace Fundraising, Fundraiser 200.00 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 376.20 Belmond-Klemme CSD, Activity Supplies 2,000.00 Cash/ Lori Malone, Change Funds 300.00 Custom Trend, T-Shirts 650.94 Dunlap Golf Club, Supplies 600.00 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 130.00 Greenhouse Megastore, Instructional Supplies 553.34 Hy Vee, Inc., Food/Supplies 412.84 Jostens, Supplies 569.05 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 59.40 Mittag, Tessa 95.00 National FFA Organization, Vo Ag Supplies/Dues 2,882.90 Staley's Food Service, Inc. 3,180.00 Town And Country Store, The, Supplies 150.00 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 132.28 Westel Greenhouse, LLC, Instructional Supplies 576.42 Woodbury Central Community School, Entry Fees 100.00 Fund Total: 12,968.37 Checking Account Total: 12,968.37 Local Option Tax Advanced Communication Services, Purchased Service 1,096.25 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 709.95 Ed M Feld Equip Co Inc, Fire Extinguisher Service 1,268.00 Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,250.00 Sundquist Engineering 3,394.00 Thompson, Dreessen & Dorner, Inc., Purchased Service 4,400.00 Fund Total: 18,118.20 PPEL Rick's Computers L.C., Computer Equip/Supply 7,320.00 Van Wall Equipment, Repairs 4,500.00 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 2,314.16 Fund Total: 14,134.16 Checking Account Total: 32,252.36 TDR 3-31-22
