BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING –APRIL 12, 2021 6:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH BOARD ROOM CALL TO ORDER: President Elizabeth Heistand called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were Ken Dunham, Elizabeth Heistand, JoEtt Cogdill, Craig Malone, Candace Ueding, Paul Klein and Steve Puck. Administrators present: Supt. Kurt Brosamle, Principal, Mike Weber and Secretary, Sharon Lee. Visitors: List on file at the Business Office. President Heistand declared quorum present. Secretary Lee read the mission statement. APPROVAL OF AGENDA / MINUTES: Motion by Dunham, second by Puck to approve the agenda as published with the addition, approve Mask Requirements, Branding Logo and minutes to the previous board meetings. Motion carried 7-0. PUBLIC HEARING- BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR FY22 and 2021-22 CALENDAR: Mr. Brosamle reported on the budget that was presented at the last board meeting. There were no requests to speak during the public hearing for the budget. There were no requests to speak during the public hearing for the calendar. PRINCIPALS’ REPORT: Mr. Weber reported on the following: 89% of parents attended Parent/Teachers conferences, 25% by zoom or by phone; 45 students have registered for pre-school for 21-22; seven elementary students are taking part in Family Connections Services and the district will be offering summer school for students currently in grades K-2. Mr. Brosamle, Mr. Weber and the Woodbine principals met with the TLC leaders to review the TLC grant and discussed any adjustments that are necessary for next year. SUPERINTENDENTS’ REPORT: Mr. Brosamle reported on the following: Parent/Teacher conferences at Middle/School High School were scheduled according to the A/B days (Hybrid method), most parents liked this scheduling process; Iowa Assessment Tests completed in March; Community Building Committee met; FFA Banquet and Class Days (KDSN) will be held Friday, April 16. State FFA Convention will be the 18th through 20th and the NWEA testing will begin the last week of April. Past few weeks we have interviewed for a Business Manager and elementary teachers. Middle School track practices are scheduled for after school this year and the administration has also discussed adding a ½ time PE/At Risk teacher to the elementary to help with scheduling the specials throughout the week. Last day of school for students is set for May 28 and the teachers June 2. Graduation is May 16, seniors will decide if they want their diploma and scholarships presented at the same time or separately. Elementary Staff Presentation: Sarah Malone, 4th grade teacher, talked about various activities that the elementary students have been engaged in this past year. Students are able to work in small groups for individualized teaching and hands on Stem kits. The 4th grade is learning about Hydroponic growing system. The elementary has changed a lot in the past ten years: no art classes; music and PE classes only offered on Monday and Tuesday each week and just recently the remote learning due to the COVID pandemic. The Board thanked Mrs. Malone for her presentation. Discussion: Mask Requirement: Mr. Brosamle discussed with the board about the current requirement on wearing masks during school. With approximately 6 weeks left of school, prom, graduation and school activities – the percentage of active COVID cases are declining – should we still require everyone to wear masks if they can’t social distance. Several staff have received both COVID vaccines in March/April. Board Policies 409-414: Mr. Brosamle has reviewed these polices and found nothing to be changed. Branding Logo: Mr. Brosamle suggested that a committee consisting of students and staff design one mascot that will be on all uniforms and advertisements for the Boyer Valley District. CONSENT AGENDA: Bills and Claims/Financial Reports A motion by Klein, second by Dunham to approve the consent agenda as published. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE PERSONNEL: A motion by Dunham, second by Ueding to approve the resignations for Becky Berens, English Teacher and Marilyn Kepford, cook at the end of the school year. Mr. Brosamle thanked Mrs. Berens for filling this position the past year. Motion carried 7-0. After a brief discussion about endorsements for teaching, a motion was made by Puck, second by Cogdill to issue a volunteer transfer to Sarah Malone-Librarian/Tag Instructor; contracts to Elementary Instructors, Aaron Mumm, Kristen Heffernan, Cara Kastner; High School English Instructor, Caprice Andersen and Head Varsity Football Nate Christensen for 2021-22 school year. Motion carried 7-0. A motion by Puck, second by Dunham to approve letter of assignments to Regan Frazier as campus care associate. Motion carried 7-0. A motion by Dunham, second by Puck to approve a contract to Terra Sell as SBO/Board Treasurer starting July 1st and approve a contract for Terra Sell at $21.50 per hour as she is in training with the current SBO (April 13th through June 30th). Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE 2021-22 SCHOOL CALENDAR: A motion by Puck, second by Ueding to approve the 2021-22 school calendar as presented and adding Snow make up days: February for Mid-Winter Break and/or days in April for Easter. Motion carried 7-0 Ayes: Klein, Malone, Puck, Ueding, Cogdill, Dunham and Heistand. 2021-22 BUDGET ESTIMATE: The legislature has set the allowable growth for next year at 2.4%. Tax levy for 2020-21 was $12.15460 and the proposed levy for 2021-22 is $12.15462. Motion was by Dunham, second by Malone to approve the 2021-22 Budget Estimates as presented during the Public Hearing and published with the tax levy of $12.15462. Motion carried 7-0. Ayes: Malone, Puck, Ueding, Cogdill, Dunham, Heistand and Klein. APPROVE PROCUREMENT PLAN: Motion by Dunham, second by Puck to approve the Procurement Plan for 21-22. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE INSURANCE PLANS: Motion by Puck, second by Klein to approve United Health Care as the Medical Insurance Provider and offer three plans Balanced single coverage $713.49; Premier, single coverage $804.35 and HSA, single coverage $647.73 (5% increase from 20-21). The district will pay the single HSA plan. Motion carried 6-0. Director Malone Abstain. APPROVE GRADUATION LIST: Motion by Dunham, second by Ueding to approve the graduation list as presented for the Class of 2021 providing all students have earned the credits to graduate. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE AEA PURCHASING AGREEMENT: Motion by Dunham, second by Puck to approve the AEA Coop Purchasing agreement for 2021-22. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY: Mr. Mallory reported on a new organization that he would like to start at the Boyer Valley School. It would be similar to the National Honor Society only relating to Art. Students have to participate in one art class a year and maintain a 3.0 or higher in the Art classes. After a brief discussion, motion by Puck, second by Ueding to approve the National Art Society with no additional cost to the district. Motion carried 7-0. APPROVE WIT CONTRACTS: These contracts will allow Boyer Valley students to have concurrent enrollment for college level course for the 2021-2022 school year. A motion by Cogdill, second by Puck to approve the College Level Courses with WIT 2021-22. Motion carried 7-0. REVIEW POLICIES 409-414: Mr. Brosamle review policies 409-414. There was no necessary changes to the policies. Motion by Dunham, second by Puck to approve the review of policies 409-414. Motion carried 7-0. MASK REQUIREMENTS: After a brief discussion, motion by Klein, second by Dunham to recommend students to wear masks when they can’t social distance six feet through the end of the school year unless the percentage rate of COVID cases increases the Supterintendent can then mandate the wearing of masks. Motion carried 6-1. Ayes: Malone, Puck, Klein, Heistand, Dunham and Cogdill. Nay: Ueding. Exempt Meeting: President Heistand called to order at 6:57 p.m. the exempt meeting to discuss negotiations for 21-22. The exempt meeting closed at 8:10 p.m. and entered into regular session. Approve the Master Contract: Motion by Puck, second by Ueding to table this item for a future meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Approve Certified Contract List: Motion by Puck, second by Ueding to table this item for a future meeting. Motion carried 7-0. Approve Classified Contracts: Motion by Ueding, second by Puck to table this item for a future meeting. Motion carried 7-0. The Regular May Board Meeting will be May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Motion by Dunham, second by Cogdill to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 7-0. President Heistand declared the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary President Board Bills Vendor Name, Vendor Description, Amount General Amazon.Com, Classroom Supplies 667.41 Bomgaars Supply, Custodial Supplies 209.98 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 1,549.41 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 260.00 Calvin Christophersen, Dc, Purchased Service 170.00 Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 715.17 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Janitorial Supplies 777.00 City Of Dow City, Water/Sewer/Garbage 1,567.63 City Of Dunlap, Utility 66.32 Cogdill Farm Supply, Supplies 26.25 Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc., Transportation Supplies 1,320.30 Counsel Office & Documents, Maintenance/Supplies 112.61 Denison Bulletin/Review, Advertising 102.50 Des Moines Stamp Co., Stamping Supplies 38.40 Dhs Cashier 1st Fl., St. Medicaid Service 2,836.28 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 7.58 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs/Rental 45.00 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 486.51 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 1,241.50 Franck & Sextro, P.L.C. Attorneys At Law, Legal Service 822.50 Frontier Communications, Telephone 207.71 Hauff Mid-America Sports, Sports Supplies 18.75 Heller Implement, Inc., Repair Parts 28.00 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 86.28 Iowa Hs Music Association, Registration/Dues 325.00 Iowa Quiz Bowl League, Registration 95.00 Iowa Western Comm College, Fees/Tuition 450.75 Jostens, Supplies 47.09 Long Lines, Internet Services 645.00 Marsh, Kathleen, Reimbursement 16.95 Midamerican Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas 7,838.79 Nebraska Air Filter Inc, Supplies 811.80 Petty Cash/Lori Malone, Reimbursement 61.19 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 129.62 Remedia Publications Inc, Special Ed Supplies 74.96 Rick's Computers L.C., Computer Equip/Supply 22,345.00 Roberts Auto Supply, Repair Parts 18.50 Scholastic Book Fairs - 8, Book Fair 849.09 School Specialty Inc (Latta), Supplies 73.48 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 22.69 Timberline Billing Service LLC, Purchased Service 360.79 Town And Country Store, The, Supplies 1,722.83 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 200.00 Western Iowa Wireless, Internet Access Bus Barn 49.95 Windstream Iowa Communications, Phone Company 422.00 Fund Total: 49,923.57 Management Avesis, Vision Insurance 91.61 Community Bank Unemployment, Unemployment 831.24 Community Bank/Medical Insr, Medical Insurance 9,595.81 Iowa Schools Employee Benefits, Dental/Life/Ltd Ins 336.38 Fund Total: 10,855.04 Campus Care Fareway Stores, Groceries 74.04 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 15.39 Fund Total: 89.43 Checking Account Total: 60,868.04 School Nutrition Dean Foods Company, Milk Products 2,295.70 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 24.95 Fareway Stores, Groceries 33.66 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 8,026.06 Pan 0 Gold Baking, Hot Lunch Food 246.44 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 9.44 Fund Total: 10,636.25 Checking Account Total: 10,636.25 Student Activity Amazon.Com, Classroom Supplies 680.51 Anderson's, Prom Supplies 613.28 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 29.90 Deckers Sporting Goods, Athletic Supplies 1,016.15 Dunlap Golf Club, Supplies 550.00 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 498.46 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 405.00 Hauff Mid-America Sports, Sports Supplies 705.73 Jostens, Supplies 179.70 Schoenherr, Jill, Refund 106.24 Southwest Iowa District, Annual Dues 80.00 FFA/Chapter Studio Mg, Purchased Service 335.00 Trophies Plus, Medals 89.71 Uptown Sporting Goods, Supplies 901.50 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 330.25 Westel Greenhouse, LLC, Instructional Supplies 413.73 Fund Total: 6,935.16 Checking Account Total: 6,935.16 Local Option Tax Advanced Communication Services, Purchased Service 1,100.10 Ed M Feld Equip Co Inc, Fire Extinguisher Service 1,056.00 Elkhorn Fence LLC, Fence Installation 2,500.00 Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,097.50 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 2,181.73 Fund Total: 13,935.33 PPEL Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 1,656.73 Fund Total: 1,656.73 Checking Account Total: 15,592.06 TDR 4-29-21
