BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – APRIL 10, 2023 6:00 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 6:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were Paul Cogdill, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, and Steve Puck. Directors Hansen and Miller 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 Cogdill to approve the agenda and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 4-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. Director Hansen arrived at 6:01 p.m. APPOINT NEW BOARD MEMBER: Motion by Heistand, second by Cogdill to appoint Kim McAllister as a board member to replace Candace Ueding. Motion carried. Ayes: Heistand, Cogdill, Hansen, Malone, Puck. Nays: None. Abstain: McAllister PUBLIC HEARING – FY23 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Supt. Christiansen reported the need to amend the current year’s budget is due to the expenses of the bond project that could not have been estimated at the time the budget was set last year. There were no requests to speak during the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FY24: Supt. Christiansen reported on the budget that was presented at the last board meeting, the tax rate is comparable to the current year. There were no requests to speak during the public hearing. PUBLIC HEARING – 2023-24 CALENDAR: Supt Christiansen reported on the school calendar that was presented at the last board meeting. There were no requests to speak during the public hearing. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Malone, second by Hansen to approve the bills/reports as presented. Motion carried 6-0. B. Motion by Heistand, second by Malone to approve the resignation of: Johnathon Bowling – K-12 Vocal Instructor; and to approve contracts for: Andrea Powers – MS/HS Special Education, Patty Branning – Elem. Interventionist, Tina Gress – MS/HS Instructional Coach, Kaylee Stowers – K-12 Vocal Instructor, Sarah Cogdill – Lower Elementary and Callie Devine – Lower Elementary. Motion carried 5-0. Abstain - Cogdill SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported on the facility project – work at the Dow City building is set to begin May 1st with an expected completion date of August 3rd. The dirt work at the Dunlap building started today and they encountered brick about two feet down; the dirt is being stored at the old co-op and it is expected to be a four-day project. Rebar for the footings is coming earlier than planned; pre-cast walls have been poured. The new start date for the auditorium is May 22nd and it is expected to be completed right after the start of the school year. Working on getting dates and clarification regarding the campus care renovation. There will be a meeting tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. regarding the gym floor, a border color needs to be decided on; consensus of the board is black. The bus barn driveway was closed due to mud, the board would like that re-opened; more gravel will need to be put down. The Ag Center of Excellence (ACE) is developing, its vision will be to offer three tracks of employment to possibly include general farm operator, a technical side and an ag business/marketing element. They will continue to develop a master plan for this. Mr. Christiansen has been reviewing insurance for employees to see if there are better options available, he would like a committee of board members to assist with this. Hansen, McAllister and Malone will be on the committee to review insurance options; as well as a committee to go over raises for non-classified staff. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: The elementary school has grandparent’s day coming up on April 27 and puppy relays on May 5th. The high school musical was amazing, great job to all. Iowa Assessment tests begin this week. TECHNOLOGY REPORT: Shelley reported we were awarded a third round of ECF funding which includes 150 chromebooks and 14 teacher devices. All the new flat panel boards have been installed in the Dunlap building. Next week the high school students will be helping the elementary students operate solar powered land rovers during the STEM class. The office staff has a good training session with PowerSchool and everyone feels much more comfortable utilizing the program. NEW BUSINESS: A. Approve FY23 Budget Amendment: Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve the 2022-23 budget amendment. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Hansen, Heistand, Cogdill, Malone, McAllister and Puck. B. Approve FY24 Budget Estimate: The legislature has set the allowable growth for next year at 3%. Tax levy for 2022-23 was $12.15441 and the proposed levy for 2023-24 is $12.15534. Motion by Cogdill, second by Malone to approve the 2023-24 Budget Estimate as presented during the Public Hearing and published with a tax levy of $12.15534. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Cogdill, Malone, Hansen, Heistand, McAllister and Puck. C. Approve 2023-24 School Calendar: Motion by Heistand, second by McAllister to approve the 2023-24 school calendar as presented. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Heistand, McAllister, Cogdill, Hansen, Malone and Puck. D. Booster Club Requests: None. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen introduced the 500 series to the board for first review. Motion by Heistand, second by Hansen requesting to have the policies redlined and brought back next month for further review. Motion carried 6-0. A motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. President, Steve Puck Boyer Valley CSD Claims- April 2023 General Advanced Communication Services, Purchased Service 70.00 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 2,641.92 Apple Inc., Technology Supplies 7,137.25 Bluum Of Minnesota, Technology Supplies 3,313.00 Bomgaars Supply, Custodial Supplies 356.22 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 413.25 Brasel, Erinn 28.60 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 280.00 Calvin Christophersen, DC, Purchased Service 200.00 Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 1,558.49 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Janitorial Supplies 739.25 City Of Dow City, Water/Sewer/Garbage 3,191.26 City Of Dunlap, Utility 119.93 Clark Pest & Termite Control, Puirchased Service 175.00 Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc., Transportation Supplies 178.72 Courtland's Kustoms, Inc, Labor/Supplies 20.00 Denison Do It Best Hardware, Custodial Supplies 14.99 Department Of Education, Bus Inspection 600.00 DHS Cashier 1st Fl., St. Medicaid Service 3,604.53 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 5.39 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs/Rental 48.00 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 16.55 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 3,349.37 Farm Service Cooperative, Bulk Oil 991.68 Frehse Manufacturing, Supplies 16.00 Frontier Communications, Telephone 208.46 Greatmats, Supplies 5,800.49 Heller Implement, Inc., Repair Parts 1,655.20 Iowa Assoc Of School Boards, Board Services 115.00 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 58.92 Iowa HS Music Association, Registration/Dues 14.00 Iowa Talented And Gifted Assoc, Membership 99.00 Iowa Testing Prog, Testing Service 1,064.00 JJ & Son's, Gas/Diesel 1,025.57 JW Pepper & Son Inc., Sheet Music 90.00 Long Lines, Internet Services 645.00 Mark's Plumbing Parts, Plumbing Repairs 539.95 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 952.52 Medical Enterprises, Inc., Workshop 5.00 Midamerican Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas 8,312.28 O'Reilly Automotive Inc, Bus Repairs 146.99 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 201.25 Region XII Council Of Governments 405.00 Rose Performing Arts Center, The, Show Tickets 137.00 Schaben, Jill 19.00 School Nurse Supply Inc., Medical Supplies 137.48 Schroeder, Chelsea 103.40 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 32.92 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Purchased Service 488.91 Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone 40.01 Visual Edge It, Inc. Dba Counsel, Maintenance/Supplies 16.16 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 192.32 Wartburg College, Entry Fee 202.00 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 135.32 Fund Total: 51,912.55 Management Avesis, Vision Insurance 45.34 Community Bank Unemployment, Unemployment 875.25 Community Bank/Medical Insr, Medical Insurance 4,493.54 Iowa Schools Employee Benefits, Dental/Life/Ltd Ins 133.52 Fund Total: 5,547.65 Campus Care Quill Corp, Office Supplies 9.00 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 77.01 Fund Total: 86.01 Checking Account Total: 57,546.21 School Nutrition Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 33.09 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 16.57 Fareway Stores, Groceries 4.18 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 11,000.39 Pan 0 Gold Baking, Hot Lunch Food 305.89 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 71.61 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 77.00 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 160.00 Fund Total: 11,668.73 Checking Account Total: 11,668.73 Student Activity Anderson's, Prom Supplies 1,912.28 Bomgaars Supply, Custodial Supplies 359.80 Buena Vista University, Entry Fees 120.00 Cash/ Lori Malone, Change Funds 500.00 Deckers Sporting Goods, Athletic Supplies 1,158.85 Denison Community School, Tuition/Entry Fee 200.00 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 36.36 Graphic Edge, LLC, The, T-Shirts 88.23 Graphix, Supplies 470.00 Maple Valley Community School, Entry Fee 75.00 Missouri Valley Comm School, Entry Fees/Tuition 145.00 National FFA Organization, Vo Ag Supplies/Dues 1,542.50 Schauer, Benjamin, Reimbursement 872.76 Tiefenthaler Quality Meats, Fundraiser 4,796.42 Town And Country Store, The, Supplies 55.00 Trophies Plus, Medals 1,307.23 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 712.30 Wendts Pots & Posies, Supplies 40.00 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 170.00 Wyhe's Choice Fundraising LLC, Fundraising 3,306.50 Fund Total: 17,868.23 Checking Account Total: 17,868.23 Local Option Tax Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 5,656.83 Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,500.00 Fund Total: 13,156.83 PPEL Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 718.77 Fund Total: 718.77 Checking Account Total: 13,875.60 Bond Project 22 4G Steel Fabrication 3,325.00 Boyd Jones 52,161.73 Coreslab Structures Inc., Go Bond Project Services 446,938.90 Drees Company, Plumbing Repairs 6,394.57 KPE-Engineers/Architects/Forensic Experts, Purchase Service 5,683.44 Williams Contracting, Purchased Service 49,740.95 Fund Total: 564,244.59 Checking Account Total: 564,244.59 TDR 5-4-23
