2024-11-18 - Board Meeting Minutes

Regular Board Meeting – November 18, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.  High School Library, Delhi, Iowa

The regular meeting of the Maquoketa Valley Board of Education was called to order by President Donna Kunde at 5:30 p.m. on November 18, 2024.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Board Members Present: Dabroski, Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow (via phone)

Board Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Supt. Kim Huckstadt, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Brenda Becker, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, Joseph McAreavy and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present: Mark Smith and Mike Putz

Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Overman to approve the meeting agenda as presented.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann the consent items were approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow the books from FY24 were examined and settled.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the regular meeting was adjourned at 5:32 p.m.  All ayes.  Carried.

 

Organizational Board Meeting – November 18, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. – High School Library, Delhi, Iowa

The organizational meeting of the Maquoketa Valley Board of Education was called to order by Superintendent Kim Huckstadt at 5:33 p.m. on November 18, 2024.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Board Members Present: Dabroski, Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow

Board Members Absent: None

Staff Present: Supt. Kim Huckstadt, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Brenda Becker, Jackie Moorman, Erika Imler, Joseph McAreavy and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present: Mark Smith and Mike Putz

Supt. Huckstadt called for nominations for the President of Board of Directors.  A motion was made by Dabroski, seconded by Overman nominating Donna Kunde for President for the 2024-2025 year.  Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski that nominations cease.  Carried.  Vote was recorded as Dabroski, aye; Feldmann, aye; Overman, aye; Zietlow, aye as Kunde for President.  Carried.

President Donna Kunde presided for the balance of the meeting and proceeded by asking for nominations for Vice-President for the 2024-2025 year.  A motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann nominated John Zietlow as Vice-President.  Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski that nominations cease.  Carried.  Vote was recorded Dabroski, aye; Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Overman, aye as John Zietlow for Vice-President.  Carried.

A motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman set the monthly meeting date and time for the 2024-2025 board meetings for the third Monday of each month and to begin at 5:30 p.m.  All ayes.  Carried.

The following personnel recommendations were approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman:

                              Morgan Nefzger – resignation as Head High School Volleyball Coach

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Dabroski the Board approved the FFA out-of-country trip to Scotland, Ireland and England in the summer of 2025 for the Royal Highland Tour.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Overman the Board approved the Director of Transportation, Maintenance & Grounds job description along with the hiring timeline for the position. Supt. Huckstadt plans to bring a recommendation to the Board at the December meeting.  All ayes.  Carried.

Supt. Huckstadt updated the Board on the Johnston brick repair which is scheduled to begin the summer of 2025 and be completed in phases due to the cost and budget constraints. 

Overman and Feldmann will serve on the November audit committee.

The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  All ayes.  Carried.