BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – JULY 15, 2024 6:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, TAG ROOM 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 Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Kim McAllister, Jen Miller, and Steve Puck. Director Cogdill was absent. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Hansen, second by McAllister to approve the agenda and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 6-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by McAllister, second by Hansen to approve the bills/reports as presented and contract for: Kali Rowe – Campus Care Associate. Motion carried 6-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen provided a rendering to the board for signage on the gym façade. Per discussion, minor adjustments were made, Mr. Christiansen will provide a new rendering when he receives it. We were granted emergency approval from the AEA to fix the gym floor without having to go through the regular bidding process. Two companies have submitted bids, waiting on a third; however, installation will not take place until the problem is remedied to ensure there are no future similar incidents. A meeting is taking place tomorrow with KPE, Boyd Jones and a civil engineer to find a solution. Daycare has moved to their new location so the boardroom will now be open for regular use. New teachers report on August 15th, with returning teachers arriving on August 16th. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Dirt is being delivered to the playground in Dow City and Ray Ohl is donating hydroseed. TECHNOLOGY REPORT: A few more touchscreens were ordered with remaining ESSER funds. NEW BUSINESS: A. 2024/25 Handbooks: The elementary and MS/HS student handbooks were combined for a newly formed K-12 student handbook. Motion by Miller, second by McAllister to approve the 2024-25 student handbook, pending absenteeism language per the Harr. Co. Attorney. Motion carried 6-0. B. Appoint Legal Counsel: Motion by Hansen, second by Malone to approve the appointment Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as the school district’s legal counsel for 2024-25. Motion carried 6-0. C. Depository Banks/Limits: Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve the Community Bank of Dunlap as the active depository bank for 2024-25 with a deposit limit of $14,000,000 and United Bank of Iowa with a deposit limit of $15,000. Motion carried 6-0. D. 2024/25 Operational Sharing: Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve operational sharing contracts with Woodbine for: HR Manager, Transportation Director and Elementary Curriculum Director at 20% of their time in that position; Boyer Valley will hold the contracts for Special Education Director and Work-Based Learning Coordinator with Woodbine paying 20% for their time in that position; and Operations Director with the City of Dow City. Motion carried 6-0. E. Discussion: There will be a construction meeting tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. with the architect, civil engineer and project manager to find a solution for the gym floor. A motion by McAllister, second by Miller to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59 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 Board Bills GENERAL AHLERS LAW FIRM, PURCHASE SRV-BOND REFINANCE 174.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 57.32 BLUESPACE CREATIVE, PURCHASE SERVICE 724.10 BOMGAARS SUPPLY, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 229.98 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS 130.00 BUILDING WINGS, INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE 906.12 CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ACTIVITY EXPENSE 3,885.40 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE 1,169.95 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 284.00 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE 1,669.59 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY 397.17 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE 175.00 COMMUNITY BANK, CHANGE 30.00 DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 13,061.46 DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, & LICENSING, INSPECTION 160.00 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE 5,930.12 DOUBLE B TRASH SERVICE, LLC, TRASH REMOVAL 280.00 DREES COMPANY, PLUMBING REPAIRS 266.57 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 177.14 DUNLAP PLUMBING & HEATING, INC, REPAIRS/RENTAL 45.00 DUNLAP REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES 203.15 EMATH INSTRUCTION, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 4,525.00 ETTLEMAN OIL CO., SUPPLIES 66.15 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE 571.76 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE 233.81 HARLAN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, REGISTRATION 11,656.20 IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS, BOARD SERVICES 2,752.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES 27.88 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES, SUBSCRIPTION 693.50 IOWA TESTING PROG, TESTING SERVICE 1,217.25 LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 249.42 LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL, INC. 125.00 LOGAN MAGNOLIA COMM SCHOOL, TUITION/FEES 9,826.44 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICES 620.00 NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS, LAWN SUPPLIES 87.50 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, BUS REPAIRS 12.99 PAPER CORPORATION, THE, COPY PAPER 1,385.82 PERFECTION LEARNING CORP, BOOKS 1,052.38 PETERSEN FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER, MEMBERSHIPS 90.00 PETTY CASH/LORI MALONE, REIMBURSEMENT 67.80 PRIMEX WIRELESS, CLOCKS 424.00 QUILL CORP, OFFICE SUPPLIES 18.35 RURAL SCHOOL ADVOCATES, MEMBERSHIP 750.00 SAVVAS LEARNING CO. LLC 9,713.50 SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS, MUSIC SUPPLIES 108.00 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 18.95 STAMP FULFILLMENT, STAMPED ENVELOPES 2,117.65 TEACHER DIRECT, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 340.10 TEACHER SYNERGY LLC, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 140.00 TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC, SOFTWARE 243.40 TOWN AND COUNTRY STORE, THE, SUPPLIES 605.61 TRI-CENTER CSD, ENTRY FEES 7,979.65 VERIZON WIRELESS, CELL PHONE 40.01 VISUAL EDGE IT, INC. dba Counsel, MAINTENANCE/SUPPLIES 16.21 WOODBINE COMM SCHOOLS, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 12,223.79 Fund Total: 99,956.19 MANAGEMENT AVESIS, VISION INSURANCE 35.50 COMMUNITY BANK UNEMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT 928.14 COMMUNITY BANK/MEDICAL INSR, Medical Insurance 4,465.66 HOFFMAN AGENCY, INSURANCE 185,318.79 IOWA LGRP, NATURAL GAS PARTICIPATION 37,371.73 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS 184.36 STUDENT ASSURANCE SERVICES, INC, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE 500.00 Fund Total: 228,804.18 CAMPUS CARE AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 325.42 WALMART - CAPITOL ONE, SUPPLIES 326.55 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES 200.00 Fund Total: 851.97 Checking Account Total: 329,612.34 SCHOOL NUTRITION CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE 1,038.25 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 15.56 Fund Total: 1,053.81 Checking Account Total: 1,053.81 STUDENT ACTIVITY ARKFELD, MARK, OFFICIAL 600.00 CASH/ LORI MALONE, CHANGE FUNDS 1,600.00 DANNER, TODD, SPORTS OFFICIAL 320.00 HEIMAN, KARL, OFFICIAL 600.00 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF AG EDUCATORS, MEMBERSHIP 200.00 KNICKMAN, JASON, OFFICIAL 700.00 KOVARNA, DAVID, OFFICIAL 140.00 MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE 100.00 MEYER, CHARLIE, OFFICIAL 280.00 MISSOURI VALLEY COMM SCHOOL, ENTRY FEES/TUITION 80.00 NHS/NASC/NASSP, SUPPLIES 385.00 SHOESMITH, LINN, BASEBALL OFFICIAL 320.00 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 30.70 VAN NESS, CODY, OFFICIAL 500.00 WEST HARRISON SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE/SHARING/TUITION 150.00 WESTWOOD COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, ENTRY FEE 100.00 WOODBINE COMM SCHOOLS, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 200.00 Fund Total: 6,305.70 TRUST FUND ANNA SEUNTJENS & USD, SCHOLARSHIP 500.00 Fund Total: 500.00 Checking Account Total: 6,805.70 LOCAL OPTION TAX ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICE 4,160.00 APPTEGY, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE 7,818.83 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE 3,185.25 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES 250.00 JOHNSON FITNESS & WELLNESS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT 8,400.00 MIDWEST MECHANICAL INDUSTRIAL, GO BOND CONSTRUCTION 1,270.00 NEXTGEN TECHNOLOGY, PURCHASED SERVICE 4,160.00 SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC., CONSTRUCTION 1,100.76 Fund Total: 30,344.84 PPEL ATLAS STEEL ERECTION, INC., GO BOND PROJECT 13,308.66 BOYD JONES 43,652.93 CORESLAB STRUCTURES INC., GO BOND PROJECT SERVICES 29,779.65 DREES COMPANY, PLUMBING REPAIRS 77,593.85 H21 GROUP, GOBOND PROJECT 18,145.00 KPE-ENGINEERS/ARCHITECTS/FORENSIC EXPERTS, PURCHASE SERVICE 9,089.60 MAHONEY FIRE SPRINKLER, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE 2,515.00 MIDWEST MECHANICAL INDUSTRIAL, GO BOND CONSTRUCTION 67,843.30 PRECISION CONCRETE SERVICES, PURCHASE SERVICE 41,426.55 WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL LEASING INC., COPIER LEASE 1,142.44 WHEELER CONTRACTING, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE 1,409.00 WILLIAMS CONTRACTING, PURCHASED SERVICE 17,483.64 Fund Total: 323,389.62 Checking Account Total: 353,734.46 TDR 8-1-24
