BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – MAY 10, 2023 5:00 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 5:00 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 Heistand to approve the agenda, with the addition of action items 2023/24 Registration Costs and KPE Renderings, and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 6-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Miller, second by Malone to approve the bills/reports as presented. Motion carried 6-0. B. Motion by Heistand, second by Malone to approve the resignation of: Kim Leinen – Kindergarten Instructor, Jen Gunia – Bus Driver; and to approve contracts for: Jennifer Lance – Preschool Instructor, Aaron Mumm – Head Baseball, Jay Petersen – Asst. Baseball, Jennifer Neilsen – Asst. Volleyball, Emmie Stephens – JH Volleyball, Haley Nelson – JH Basketball, Jeremy Christiansen – Head Football, Megan Behrendt – Contract Increase from MA Step 3 to MA Step 4. Motion carried 6-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported that May is school board recognition month, he presented certificates and thanked all the board members for their time in serving our district. He reported on the site demo, they are currently pouring footings. Tomorrow they will begin work on the auditorium with its completion expected by the end of the summer, along with the Ag room. Precast walls for the new gym are expected to be here June 21. In Dow City, windows are being torn out of the kitchen and band rooms and the campus care and maker space are set to be completed by August 18th. He reviewed the two designs of bus lane drawings that were drafted, we need to see what the IDOT will approve. Rules for bus driving and CDL requirements changed by the state were discussed. Mr. Schauer provided a breakdown of the ISASP assessment scores. All grades, except 6th grade, had an increased growth rate, this could be due to the transition into different school buildings, but they’re still trying to pinpoint possible factors. Overall, he was very pleased with the results and the goal is to maintain this growth in the future. Graduation is taking place this weekend and the last day of school is the 19th. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Puppy relays went very well; it was a beautiful day for it. The elementary concert is next week, along with kindergarten roundup and preschool graduation. TECHNOLOGY REPORT: There are two bids for a new server to replace an old one that will no longer be supported as of July 1st, these bids will be reviewed later in the meeting. NEW BUSINESS: A. GHAEA Managed Services Contract: Motion by Malone, second by Miller to approve the services agreement with Green Hills AEA for e-rate managed services and application hosting. Motion carried 6-0. B. IDOT Temporary Easement Agreement: Motion by Miller, second by Heistand to table this item until we receive bus lane approval from the Iowa Dept. of Transportation. Motion carried 6-0. C. MOU w/WITCC: Motion by Hansen, second by Malone to approve the 2023-24 concurrent enrollment contract for college level courses with Western Iowa Tech Community College. Motion carried 6-0. D. Audit Firm Proposals: Audit service proposals for three years were sent to multiple firms, only one proposal was returned. A motion was made by Hansen, second by Heistand to approve Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C for three years ending June 2025. Motion carried 6-0. E. LGRP Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement: Motion by McAllister, second by Miller to approve the participation agreement in the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for natural gas for FY24. Motion carried 6-0. F. Approve Classified Contracts: Motion by Miller, second by McAllister to approve a 3% increase to all classified staff for the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried 6-0. G. Approve Admin. Contracts: Motion by Miller, second by Heistand to approve a 3% increase for administrative staff including Terra Sell, Curtis Maassen and Scott Frohlich. Motion carried 6-0. H. Server Bids: After discussion, no action was taken on this item. I. 2023-24 Registration Fees: Motion by Hansen, second by Heistand to set textbook fee prices at $40 per student, with a family maximum of $80 for the 2023-24 school year. Motion carried 6-0. J. KPE Renderings: Motion by Heistand, second by Miller to approve indoor renderings of the gym design. Motion carried 6-0. K. Booster Club Requests: Motion by Miller, second by Heistand to approve requests of $4,365 for a football blocking sled, $91 for regional golf meet lunches, $220 for girls’ basketball pop up defenders and $1,100 for girls’ basketball warm up tops. Motion carried 6-0. L. Discussion: The board would like the road to the bus barn re-opened, it is currently blocked by equipment and other items. Supt. Christiansen will speak with the neighboring property owner regarding removing those items. Heistand left the meeting at 5:57 p.m. A motion by Hansen, second by Miller to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 5-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Puck declared the meeting adjourned at 5:59 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 Boyer Valley CSD Claims- May 2023 General Ahlers Law Firm, Purchase Srv-Bond Refinance 145.00 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 2,937.79 Ambrose, Stanley, Purchase Service 30.00 Bluum Of Minnesota, Technology Supplies 4,551.00 Bomgaars Supply, Custodial Supplies 113.12 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 239.85 Building Wings, Instructional Software 216.00 C & H Hauling, Trash Removal 280.00 Carroll Cleaning Supply, Co., Cleaning Supplies 1,090.38 City Of Dow City, Water/Sewer/Garbage 1,595.63 City Of Dunlap, Utility 1,102.38 Clark Pest & Termite Control, Puirchased Service 175.00 Cyclone Lanes, Field Trip 120.00 David Kilpatrick Inc., Instructional Supplies 50.00 Denison Bulletin/Review, Advertising 134.99 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 288.14 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs/Rental 18.00 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 456.19 Eduporium, Classroom Supplies 1,159.94 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 3,167.79 Farmers Mutual Cooperative Telephone Company, Internet/Long Distance 910.73 Frontier Communications, Telephone 206.26 Green Hills AEA, Supplies/Services 255.00 Hanigan's Lawn & Landscaping, LLC, Lawn Care 2,450.00 Heller Implement, Inc., Repair Parts 166.00 Henry Doorly Zo0, Field Trip 38.00 Home Depot Supply, The, Custodial Supplies 170.94 Iowa Communications Network, L-D/T-1/Video Charges 49.71 Iowa Quiz Bowl League, Registration 50.00 JJ & Son's, Gas/Diesel 1,185.79 JW Pepper & Son Inc., Sheet Music 150.47 Kansas City Audio-Visual, Software 7,010.60 Karl Chevrolet, Vehicle Purchase 907.94 Long Lines, Internet Services 645.00 Lunch Fund, Reimbursement 732.00 Mark's Plumbing Parts, Plumbing Repairs 256.81 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 17.43 Master Teacher, Inc., The, Awards 52.95 Mcclellan Electric, Inc., Electrician Work 240.00 Midamerican Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas 14,781.88 Moores Pumping/Portable Toilets, Rental Supplies 150.00 Nebraska Air Filter Inc, Supplies 1,292.49 North Central International, LLC, Bus Repairs 109,000.00 O'Reilly Automotive Inc, Bus Repairs 290.74 PEEQ Technologies, Instructional Supplies 1,485.56 Perfection Learning Corp, Books 261.50 Quill Corp, Office Supplies 231.86 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 554.00 Really Great Reading LLC, Instructional Supplies 56.00 Region XII Council Of Governments 297.00 Rifton Equipment, Classroom Equipment 791.25 Roberts Auto Supply, Repair Parts 90.50 School Nurse Supply Inc., Medical Supplies 86.28 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 78.27 Teacher Direct, Classroom Supplies 47.88 Town And Country Store, The, Supplies 213.69 Van Wall Equipment, Repairs 9.99 Verizon Wireless, Cell Phone 40.01 Visual Edge It, Inc. Dba Counsel, Maintenance/Supplies 16.52 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 108.62 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 66.02 Fund Total: 163,316.89 Management Avesis, Vision Insurance 45.34 Community Bank/Medical Insr, Medical Insurance 4,493.54 Hoffman Agency, Insurance 75.00 Iowa Schools Employee Benefits, Dental/Life/Ltd Ins 133.52 Fund Total: 4,747.40 Campus Care Lunch Fund, Reimbursement 5.20 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 798.29 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 50.62 Fund Total: 854.11 Checking Account Total: 168,918.40 School Nutrition Anderson-Erickson Dairy Co, Milk 3,979.34 Ettleman Oil Co., Supplies 11.59 Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Food Co-Op 10,661.35 Pan 0 Gold Baking, Hot Lunch Food 347.28 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 39.68 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 28.05 Fund Total: 15,067.29 Checking Account Total: 15,067.29 Student Activity Ada J's Steak House, Purchased Service 1,550.00 Amazon Capital Services, Classroom Supplies 62.47 ASPI Solutions, Inc., Software 132.00 Ball Horticultural Company, Instructional Supplies 1,024.95 Bonsall T.V. Inc., Audio/Visual Equip/Repairs 22.29 BSN Sports, Supplies 1,295.42 Carroll Municipal Golf Course, Entry Fees 120.00 Cash/ Lori Malone, Change Funds 750.00 Complete Music, Prom Music 545.00 Deckers Sporting Goods, Athletic Supplies 1,920.00 Denison Community School, Tuition/Entry Fee 200.00 Dunlap Lumber, Maintenance Supplies 665.69 Dunlap Plumbing & Heating, Inc, Repairs/Rental 2.65 Dunlap Reporter, Publications/Supplies 280.00 Erkenbrack, D.J., Puchase Service 800.00 Girres, Chris, Official 150.00 Greenhouse Megastore, Instructional Supplies 854.12 Griswold Community School District, Entry Fee 125.00 Hesman, Robert, Reimbursement 73.18 Hy Vee, Inc., Food/Supplies 299.49 IKM-Manning CSD, Entry Fees/Tuition 100.00 Iowa FFA Association, Registration Fees 514.00 Logan Magnolia Comm School, Tuition/Fees 100.00 Lunch Fund, Reimbursement 236.95 Main Street Market, Purchased Service 4,095.00 Melby, Jill, Refund 293.65 Missouri Valley Comm School, Entry Fees/Tuition 160.00 Pioneer Mfg Co, Paint 174.95 Playscripts Inc., Supplies 119.40 Quail Run, Entry Fee 109.00 Riddell/All American Sports Corp, Protective Equipment 1,222.79 Roberts Auto Supply, Repair Parts 20.25 Smitty's Grocery, Food Supplies 118.15 Tri-Center CSD, Entry Fees 200.00 Underwood Community School, Tu;Ition 200.00 Walmart - Capitol One, Supplies 171.62 Wells Fargo Bank, Travel And School Supplies 2,424.85 Wendts Pots & Posies, Supplies 42.00 Westwood Comm. School District, Entry Fee 85.00 Wiebers, Rollie, Sports Official 400.00 Woodbine Comm Schools, Tuition/Entry Fee 260.00 Fund Total: 21,919.87 Checking Account Total: 21,919.87 Local Option Tax Allen, Melissa, Vehicle 45,000.00 CDW Government, Inc, Technology Supplies 21,097.00 Cornerstone Geospatial Consulting, Purchased Service 560.00 Elevate Roofing, Purchased Service 578.89 Nextgen Technology, Purchased Service 7,500.00 Rasmussen Mechanical Service, Contract Labor 529.00 Stinn Backhoe & Plumbing Services, Inc., Purchased Service 1,548.95 Fund Total: 76,813.84 PPEL Powerschool Group LLC, Schoology Subscription 16,942.00 Software Unlimited Inc, Software Support/Updates 11,590.00 Wells Fargo Financial Leasing Inc., Copier Lease 2,793.49 Fund Total: 31,325.49 Checking Account Total: 108,139.33 Bond Project 22 4G Steel Fabrication 83,405.25 Ahlers Law Firm, Purchase Srv-Bond Refinance 110.00 Boyd Jones 68,629.27 Certified Testing Services, Inc., Purchased Service 830.20 KPE-Engineers/Architects/Forensic Experts, Purchase Service 27,313.51 Precision Concrete Services, Purchase Service 32,917.50 Williams Contracting, Purchased Service 196,405.81 Fund Total: 409,611.54 Checking Account Total: 409,611.54 TDR 6-1-23
