2025-11-17 - Board Minutes
2025-11-17 - Board MinutesRegular Board Meeting – November 17, 2025 – 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 17, 2025. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.
Board Members Present: Dabroski, Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow
Board Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Supt. Troy Osterhaus, Brenda Becker, Brian Mangold, Craig Wilson and Erika Vanderloop
Visitors Present: Mike Putz, Colin Smith, Derrick Mohr, Zander Smock and Michaela Weber
Motion was made by Zietlow, seconded by Dabroski to approve the meeting agenda as presented. All ayes. Carried.
In a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann the consent items were approved. All ayes. Carried.
Erika Vanderloop reported the official results of the election that was held on November 4, 2025. Election results reported were as follows: In Director District #1, Lance Smeins received 439 votes and was duly elected for the office of Maquoketa Valley School Board Director District #1 for a term of four years. In Director District #3, Mike Feldmann received 450 votes and was duly elected for the office of Maquoketa Valley School Board Director District #3 for the term of four years. Pam Overman received 425 votes and was duly elected for the Office of Maquoketa Valley Board At-Large for a term of four years. In a motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow the canvas of results was approved. All ayes. Carried.
In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski the books from FY25 were examined and settled. All ayes. Carried.
The Board expressed their appreciation to Doug Dabroski for serving on the board.
In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow the regular meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m. All ayes. Carried.
Organizational Board Meeting – November 17, 2025 – 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 Troy Osterhaus at 5:40 p.m. on November 17, 2025. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.
Board Members Present: Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Smeins, Zietlow
Board Members Absent: None
Staff Present: Supt. Troy Osterhaus, Brenda Becker, Brian Mangold, Craig Wilson and Erika Vanderloop
Visitors Present: Mike Putz, Colin Smith, Derrick Mohr, Zander Smock and Michaela Weber
Supt. Osterhaus called for nominations for the President of Board of Directors. A motion was made by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann nominating Donna Kunde for President for the 2025-2026 year. Motion was made by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann that nominations cease. Carried. Vote was recorded as Feldmann, aye; Overman, aye; Smeins, 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 2025-2026 year. A motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann nominated John Zietlow as Vice-President. Motion was made by Overman, seconded by Feldmann that nominations cease. Carried. Vote was recorded Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Overman, aye; Smeins, aye as John Zietlow for Vice-President. Carried.
A motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow set the monthly meeting date and time for the 2025-2026 board meetings for the third Monday of each month and begin at 5:30 p.m. All ayes. Carried.
Two open enrollment requests in and one open enrollment request out were approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman. All ayes. Carried.
The following personnel recommendations were approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann:
Steve Huegel – resignation as Middle School Football Coach
Cadence Freiburger – resignation as Assistant High School Softball Coach
Madison Imler – resignation as Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
All ayes. Carried.
In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the vote of Mary Susan Ross to the Keystone AEA Director District 3. All ayes. Carried.
Possible early separation packages were discussed which included consideration for the remaining sick leave the retiree had available as a part of the package. The formal early separation package will be on the agenda as an action item for the board to vote on at the December board meeting.
The district recently completed the FY25 audit with minimal auditor comments.
Supt. Osterhaus and the Board finalized their plans to attend the IASB Convention in Des Moines on November 19-20th.
Supt. Osterhaus reminded the Board of the new requirements for Open Meetings Law Training. The district will register the board for this training.
The Business Department is partnering with Spanish to sell pinatas. The money raised will be donated to the Delaware County Pay It Forward. Sales will run from December 8th-19th. Additionally, Post Prom will be doing a raffle as a part of their fundraising activities.
Overman and Kunde will serve on the November audit committee.
The December board meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 17th beginning at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m. in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann. All ayes. Carried.