Citizens State Bank Community Savings Bank F&M Bank

Heritage Bank All ayes. Carried.

 

The Board discussed the new Director Districts. The Board will be recognized as follows: Director District #1 – Doug Dabroski

Director District #2 – Donna Kunde Director District #3 – Mike Feldmann At Large Director – John Zietlow

At Large Director – Pam Overman

 

Supt. Hoeger updated the Board on the many summer projects that are taking place this summer.

 

At 6:12 p.m. in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann the Board entered into a closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(i) of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of discussing evaluation of employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. A roll call vote was answered as follows: Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow; all ayes. Carried.

 

At 6:23 p.m. the Board entered into open session.

 

Motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman to adjourn the meeting at 6:24 p.m. All ayes. Carried.

 

Special Board Meeting – July 23, 2023 – 7:30 a.m. – High School Conference Room, Delhi, Iowa

 

A special meeting of the Maquoketa Valley Board of Education was called to order by President Donna Kunde at 7:30 a.m. in the High School Conference Room in Delhi, Iowa. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

 

Board Members Present – Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow Board Members Absent – Dabroski

 

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger and Erika Imler Visitors Present – None

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

 

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Tax Exemption Certificate for the General Obligation School Capital Loan Notes, Series 2023 was approved. All ayes. Carried.

 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow the Board approved the following resolution: “RESOLUTION AUTHORZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,535,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2023, LEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF LOAN AGREEMENTS.”

A roll call vote was answered as follows: Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Overman, aye; Zietlow, aye; Carried.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 a.m. in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann. All ayes. Carried.

 

 

 

School Board elections will take place in November. The District will have three positons up for election this year which include Director District #2, one at-large positon for a four-year term and one at-large positon for a two-year term.

 

Supt. Hoeger presented the Board with information regarding the ownership of the Earlville Little League Diamond. Further discussion on this matter will take place at future meetings.

 

The Iowa Association of School Boards Convention will take place on November 15-17^th. The October board meeting will be held on October 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann. All ayes. Carried.

 

 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman, Brenda Becker, Troy Osterhaus and Tiersa Frasher were approved as the District Level I Investigators and the Delaware County Sheriff Department was approved as Level II Investigators for the 2023-2024 school year. All ayes. Carried.

 

The October board meeting will be held on October 23^rd instead of the regular scheduled third Monday. The meeting will take place at Johnston Elementary.

 

At 6:48 p.m. in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Board entered into a closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(i) of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of discussing evaluation of employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

 

At 7:08 p.m. the Board entered into open session.

 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m. All ayes. Carried.

 

 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the Post Prom fundraisers of pie sales, raffle and apparel sales. All ayes. Carried.

 

The Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination was approved in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann. All ayes. Carried.

 

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the 2023-2024 HACAP Food Service Agreement. All ayes. Carried.

 

The revised Kirkwood contracts for the Regional Center and the Onsite and Alternative Concurrent classes were approved in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow. All ayes. Carried.

 

New legislation mandated the Department of Education write rules for student discipline consequences. Due to this, the District must adopt policy 503.8 Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence. In a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann the Board adopted policy 503.8 on the first official reading. All ayes. Carried.

 

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved revisions to all student handbooks which include a copy of policy 503.08 Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence of Cause Incidents of Violence. All ayes. Carried.

 

The Board discussed offering an Early Retirement package to qualifying staff. Further discussion of this will take place in November.

 

Supt. Hoeger shared the PPPEL and SAVE budgets with the Board which included the voted approved PPEL budget. Various projects were discussed.

 

Seedorff Masonry created tuckpointing plan for the High School and Johnston Elementary. Work will continue on both of these buildings over the course of the next several years.

 

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year was certified on October 15^th. It appears the district will see and increase in enrollment of roughly 11 students. The 2022-2023 certified enrollment number was 663.10 and the 2023-2024 certified enrollment is 674.32.

 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the meeting was adjourned at 6:35p.m. All ayes. Carried.

 

 

A motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow set the monthly meeting date and time for the 2023-2024 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 Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann: Kayla Frasher – employed as Paraprofessional

Mark Smith – resignation as Bus Driver All ayes. Carried.

 

In a motion Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann he Board approved the vote for Ed Poynor as the Keystone AEA Director District Five Board Member. All ayes. Carried.

 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow the Board approved the Spanish Club trip to Spain in the summer of 2025. All ayes. Carried.

 

The Board approved the Maquoketa Valley Special Education Delivery Plan and the approval letter from the Keystone AEA in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow. All ayes. Carried.

 

Motion was made by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann to approve the 2023-2024 SBRC Application for Increasing Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out and LEP Instruction Beyond Five Years for $158,557.52. This will allow the district to increase spending authority. A roll call vote was answered as follows: Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Zietlow, aye. Carried.

 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow the 2023-2024 Voluntary Early Separation of Certified Staff/School Nurses. The Board approved a separation package of $57,000. These funds will be paid out in three equal installments into a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account. The first installment will begin in August of 2024. All ayes. Carried.

 

In informational and discussion items, Supt. Hoeger and the Board expressed their appreciation to law enforcement, and especially Matt Menard, regarding the incident on November 7, 2023.

 

Fine Arts will be holding several 50/50 raffles during the winter sports season.

 

The Board took time to reflect on the 2023 IASB Conference and share several presentations they attended in Des Moines.

 

Supt. Hoeger updated the Board on the recent changes to the Bus Driver Handbooks. He expressed his appreciation to Brandy Whittenbaugh for her work with this project.

 

A legislative session will be held on December 20, 2023 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the high school library. Several area legislators will attend as well as board members from West Delaware and Edgewood-Colesburg.

 

The January board meeting will be held on January 22, 2024.

 

The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow. All ayes. Carried.

 

Regular Board Meeting – December 18, 2023 – 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 December 18, 2023 in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.
Board Members Present – Dabroski, Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow Board Members Absent –None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Troy Osterhaus, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, John Grimm, Tom McAreavy and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present –Kaitlyn Nolan, Sami DeMoss, Zari Ambundo and Josie Teymer

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

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman the consent items were approved. All ayes. Carried.

Two open enrollment requests in were approved in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow. All ayes. Carried.

The following personnel recommendations were approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman:
Dennis Wood – employed as Bus Driver All ayes. Carried.

Motion was made by Overman, seconded by Dabroski to approve the 2023-2024 SBRC Application for Increasing Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out and LEP Instruction Beyond Five Years for $160,542.62. This will allow the district to increase spending authority. A roll call vote was answered as follows: Dabroski, aye; Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Overman, aye; Zietlow, aye. Carried.

Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow to approve the 2024-2025 SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Dropout Prevention. The Board approved the maximum amount allowed by state law which is $195,635. Roll call vote was answered as follows: Dabroski, aye; Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Overman, aye; Zietlow, aye. Carried.
Motion was made by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann to approve the 2023-2024 second semester Kirkwood teaching contract for Mrs. Temple. All ayes. Carried.
Supt. Hoeger shared information regarding Transportant. The District is in the beginning stages of looking at implementing this bus software on all buses which has live video and audio, GPS fleet tracking, turn by turn directions and student ridership features. A presentation is planned in January and further discussion of this will take place at the January board meeting.

Supt. Hoeger also shared information with the Board regarding the Iowa school aid formula and combined district cost funding. The Board also discussed topics for the upcoming legislative session which will be held on Wednesday, December 20th beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The January board meeting will be moved to January 22nd at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Overman. All ayes. Carried.

 

Minutes of the December 20, 2023 Joint Work Session of the
Maquoketa Valley Community School District Board of Education

The work session was called to order by President Donna Kunde at 5:30 p.m. on December 20, 2023 in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Board Member Present – Dabroski, Feldmann Kunde, Overman, Zietlow Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Erika Vanderloop, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Jackie Moorman and Brenda Becker
Visitors Present – Dan Zumbach, Craig Johnson, Supt. Kristen Rickey, Lynnette Engel, West Delaware School Board, Edgewood-Colesburg School Board, Dean Sherman, Mike Putz, Addie Hucker, Sami DeMoss and Kaitlyn Nolan

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

An open forum discussion was held with Representative Craig Johnson and Senator Dan Zumbach regarding such as items as supplemental state aid, preschool funding, open enrollment, mental health, and Area Education Agencies.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow. All ayes. Carried.

 

Regular Board Meeting – January 22, 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 January 22, 2024 in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Brenda Becker, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, Tom McAreavy and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present – Mark Smith

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

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

Two open enrollment requests out were approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.

All ayes.  Carried.

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

                Scot Moenck – employed as Paraprofessional

                Tim Andrews – resignation as Head Girls Golf Coach

                Norm Wilson – employed as Full-Time Substitute Teacher

                Mary Ries – resignation as School Nurse (at the end of the 2023-2024 school year)

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski the Board approved the voluntary early separation request from Mary Ries at the end of the 23-24 school year in the amount of $57,000 to be deposited into a HRA in three equal installments.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion from Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved payment of Nothing but Bundt Cakes outside of the regular monthly board bill approval.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board reviewed the updated 2024-2025 High School Course catalog. The following changes were noted:  added Athletic Performance Class, Physical Education will meet every day and be worth 1.0 credit, Ag Leadership and Agriscience are being added, English IV will replace Applied English & College Prep English and a Music Theory class will be offered.  In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Dabroski the 2024-2025 High School Course Catalog was approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved a bid from Lynch Roofing in the amount of $64,600 for locker room roof repair and $14,500 for kitchen storage roof repair.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman the Board approved the service agreement with Transportant to provide bus security cameras and student ridership information and also a lease agreement with Vantage Leasing.  All ayes.  Carried.

Dr. Mike Sibel will be the speaker for the annual Academic Excellence banquet which will be held on May 1, 2024.

Supt. Hoeger updated the Board on the Safety Grant progress.  The District was awarded the Iowa School Safety Grant and is beginning the process of installing additional security cameras and key fobs on doors throughout the entire district.  Infrastructure Technology is completing Earlville and then will begin work at Johnston before moving to the Delhi campus.

Supt. Hoeger shared 2024-2025 enrollment projections with the Board.  An additional fifth grade teacher will be added for the 2024-2025 school year.

Supt. Hoeger also reviewed the new school budget approval process with the Board.

Board Member Feldmann shared information with the board regarding an extended bus arm from Bus Gates.  Additional research will be done on this option.

At 6:37 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board entered into a closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(i) of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of discussing evaluation of employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 

At 7:12 p.m. the Board entered into open session.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  All ayes. 

Regular Board Meeting – February 19, 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 February 19, 2024 in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Board Members Present – Dabroski, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow

Board Members Absent – Feldmann

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Erika Vanderloop and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present – None

Motion was made by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow to approve the meeting agenda as present.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow the consent items were approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

One open enrollment requests out and one open enrollment request in was approved in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Overman.

The following personnel recommendation was approved in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Dabroski:

                Michael Schaul – resignation as High School Assistant Baseball Coach

                Lily Aulwes – employed as Third Grade Teacher

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow it was RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Maquoketa Valley Community School District will levy property tax for the fiscal year 2024-2025 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under Iowa Code 257.14.  Roll call vote was answered as follows:  Dabroski, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow, all ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow the Board approved the following board policy updates, along with the 200 series, on the first official reading:

                502.07                   Student Substance Abuse

                505.08                   Parent and Family Engagement Districtwide Policy

                605.06                   Internet – Appropriate Use

                605.06 – R(1)     Internet – Appropriate Use – Regulation

                701.01                  Depository of Funds

                701.02                   Transfer of Funds

                701.03                   Financial Records

                701.04                   Governmental Accounting Practices & Regulations

                703.01                   Budget Planning

                713                         Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking

                713 – R(1)            Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking – Regulation

All ayes.  Carried.

The Board approved Ms. Lau’s out-of-state travel request in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman.  Ms. Lau will be taking FFA students to Washington DC for the Washington Leadership Conference June 17^th – 23^rd.  All ayes.  Carried.

Congratulations to all of our students involved in winter activities.

Mrs. Vanderloop presented the Board with information regarding revenues, expenditures, solvency ratio, certified enrollment, new money and salary percentages. 

The regular March meeting will be held on Monday, March 25^th.  Public hearing #1 for the budget will take place on Thursday, April 4^th and public hearing #2 along will the regular April board meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 24^th. 

The Spanish Club will be doing an additional fundraiser which will include the following items:  tea, candles, chocolates, kitchen gadgets and seasonings, nuts, flowers, bags, health balm, cookies, popcorn, nuts and wrapping paper.  This fundraiser will be used to help fund the 2025 Spain trip for students.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m. in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Dabroski.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – March 25, 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. in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Brenda Becker, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, John Grimm, Jill Hoeger, Joseph McAreavy and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present – Mike Putz, Sharon Guthrie, Mark Smith and Kristin Hucker

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

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

Dr. Sharon Guthrie, the Executive Director of the Iowa School Nurse Organization and Coe College Associate Professor in Nursing, along with Jill Hoeger, School Nurse, presented the Board with information regarding school health and academic performance.

ISAP testing is scheduled for the week of April 8^th for students in grades 6-12 and the week of April 15^th for students in grades 3-5.

Two open enrollment requests in were approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

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

                Keith Zietlow – employed as HS Head Girls Golf Coach

                Trevor Boge – employed as HS Assistant Baseball Coach

                Carolyn Anderson – resignation as Second Grade Teacher

                Scot Moenck – resignation as Paraprofessional

                Scot Moenck – resignation as Head HS Football Coach

                Scot Moenck – resignation as MS Girls Track Coach

                Scot Moenck – employed as MS/HS Athletic Director

                Dan Cassutt – resignation as HS Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

                Toby Grimm – employed as Summer Custodial

                Tate Intorf – employed as Summer Custodial

All ayes.  Carried.

Language changes to Board Policy Series 300 were reviewed.   In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann Board Policy Series 300 were reviewed and approved on the first official reading.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved a bid from Lynch Roofing in the amount of $48,700 to repair the section of room over the music and art room.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board reviewed the proposed school district budget estimate for the 2024-2025 school year.  The estimate sets the tax levy at $9.84767 which is a $0.10 decrease from the 2023-2024 levy rate.  A motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann to approve the 2024-2025 budget estimate as presented for publication and set budget hearing one for April 4, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the High School Library and budget hearing two for April 24, 2024 at 5:30 in the High School Library.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board approved the 2024-2025 AEA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the 2024-2025 University of Northern Iowa Cooperative Agreement.  All ayes.  Carried.

Supt. Hoeger discussed 5-Star nominations.  Further discussion will take place at the April meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski.  All ayes.  Carried.

At 6:30 p.m. the Board entered into an exempt session per Iowa Code 20.17(3) for Preparation for Collective Bargaining. 

Budget Hearing One– April 4, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. – High School Library, Delhi, Iowa

The Board of Directors of the Maquoketa Valley Community School District met in the High School Library on Thursday, April 4, 2024 for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Proposed Budget.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger and Erika Vanderloop

Visitors Present – Terry Ryan

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

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Overman the Board entered into a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Proposed School Budget.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board acknowledged comment from Terry Ryan regarding the 2024-2025 Proposed School Budget.

In a motion by Zietlow seconded by Feldmann the public hearing was closed. 

The meeting was adjourned at 5:49 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski.  All ayes.  Carried.

Special Board Meeting – April 4, 2024 – School Library, Delhi, Iowa

A special meeting of the Maquoketa Valley Board of Education was called to order by President Donna Kunde at 5:51 p.m. in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger and Erika Vanderloop

Visitors Present – None

The following personnel recommendations were approved in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow:

                Tom McAreavy – resignation as School Bus Driver

                Amy Anderegg – resignation as IE Speech Coach

                Madison Imler – resignation ad Middle School Volleyball Coach

                Macey Sheppard – resignation as High School Assistant Volleyball Coach

All ayes.  Carried.

At 5:53 p.m., in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann the Board entered into a public hearing for the purpose of discussing the revised 2023-2024 school calendar.  The calendar was reviewed and a slight modification to the proposed calendar was noted.  The students last day will be May 24^th and teacher workdays are scheduled for May 28^th –May 30^th.   Motion by Feldman, seconded by Dabroski to close the public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 school calendar.  In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman the revised 2023-2024 school calendar was approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann the 2024-2025 Therapist Support Agreement and the Business Associate Agreement was Tanager Place was approved.  Tanager Place will begin providing counseling services to students starting in the 2024-2025 school year.  All ayes.  Carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – April 24, 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 April 24, 2024 in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Troy Osterhaus, Brenda Becker, Tiersa Frasher, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, Jill Hoeger and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present – Mark Smith, Andrea Hucker, Cydney Smith, David Smith, Jim Beitz and Susan Hucker

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow the meeting agenda was approved as presented.  All ayes.  Carried.

At 5:31 p.m., President Donna Kunde declared this to be the time and place to hold the hearing on the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year.  The proposed tax rate is $9.84 which is a reduction of $0.10 from FY24.  It was noted that the District published at 3.0% SSA due to the fact that the State had not yet set the FY25 SSA rate.  The Department of Management will make the required adjustments to reflect the 2.5% SSA set by the State.  The documents were reviewed and there being no comments, the Board President declared the hearing closed at 5:33 p.m. in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann.  Motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman to approve the budget estimate as presented.  A roll call vote was answered as follows:  Dabroski, Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow; all ayes.  Carried.

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

Andrea Hucker addressed the Board with an administrative concern.

One open enrollment in and five open enrollment requests out were approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

The following personnel recommendations were approved in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Dabroski:

                Madison Imler – employed as Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

                Curt Feldt – employed as Assistant High School Boys Track (.5 FTE)

                Pat Meehan – employed as Assistant High School Boys Track (.5 FTE)

                Elise Bonert – employed as Delhi School Nurse

                Allison Knipper – employed as Title I Teacher

                Monica Bunn – resignation as Custodian

                Shane Kirchoff – resignation as Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

                Shane Kirchoff – employed as Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach

                Dave Hoeger – resignation as Superintendent

                Jane Hoeger – resignation as Part-Time Custodian

                Mary Maurer – resignation as Paraprofessional

                Dan Cassutt – employed as Middle School Boys Basketball Coach

                Andrew Christensen – employed as Paraprofessional, Head High School Football Coach &

                                                        Strength & Conditioning

All ayes.  Carried.

At 6:15 p.m., President Donna Kunde declared this the time and place to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  The documents were reviewed and there being no comments, the Board President declared the hearing closed at 6:16 p.m. in a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann.  Motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann to approve the 2024-2025 school calendar as presented.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Dabroski the Board approved updates on the following board polices on the first official reading:

                405.02 - Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

                411.02 - Classified Employee – Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection

                504.05 - Student Fundraising – Rescind Policy

                504.5R1 - Student Fundraising – Regulation – Rescind Policy

                507.08R1 - Special Health Services Regulation

                704.1 Local – State – Federal – Miscellaneous Revenue

                704.6 – Fundraising Within the District

                706.1 – Payroll Periods

                706.2 – Payroll Deductions

                706.3 – Reduction in Employee Pay

                707.1 – Presentation and Publication of Financial Information

                707.2 – Treasurer’s Annual Report – Rescind Policy

                707.3 – Publication of Financial Reports – Rescind Policy

                707.4 – Audit

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Overman the 2024-2025 Morningside Student Teacher Agreement was approved.  All ayes, Carried.

 In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the SIAC meeting minutes from the meeting held on April 10, 2024.  All Ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the FY22 District Audit.  All ayes.  Carried.

Jackie Moorman presented the Board with information regarding Portrait of a Graduate and the Board selected the top qualities and characteristics they feel Maquoketa Valley graduates should possess.

The Board discussed nominees for the 2024 Five Star award.  The selected recipient will be presented with an award during the graduation ceremony.

The Academic Excellence Banquet will be held on May 1^st at 6:30 p.m.  Senior Awards and Dollars for Scholars will be held on May 8^th at 6:30 p.m. and graduation will be held on May 15^th at 7:30 p.m.  Kindergarten graduation is scheduled for May 22^rd at 12:15 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.  in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski.  All ayes.  Carried.

Special Board Meeting – May 10, 2024 – 7:30 a.m. – High School Conference Room, Delhi, Iowa

A special meeting of the Maquoketa Valley Board of Education was called to order by President Donna Kunde at 7:30 a.m. in the High School Conference Room in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger and Erika Imler

Visitors Present – None

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

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann the following personnel recommendation was approved:

                Kim Huckstadt – employed as Interim Superintendent

All ayes.  Carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 a.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – May 20, 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 Vice President John Zietlow at 5:30 p.m. on May 20, 2024 in the High School Library in Delhi.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent – None

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Brenda Becker, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, Tom McAreavy and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present – Kim Huckstadt, Luann Huckstadt and Keith Kramer

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

In a motion by Overman, second by Feldmann the consent items were approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

Keith Kramer presented the Board with information regarding the Maquoketa Valley Dollars for Scholars program. 

Jackie Moorman updated the Board on the District Career & Academic Plan.

The Board approved five open enrollments in and two open enrollments out 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:

                Lisa Smith – resignation as Paraprofessional

                Jeff McCormick – employed as Paraprofessional

                Debbie DeVore – resignation as Spring Play Director

                Karen Brotherton – resignation as Paraprofessional

All ayes.  Carried.

The Board was presented with information regarding the 2024-2025 and the 2025-2026 collective bargaining settlement.  The Board discussed and shared thoughts regarding this settlement.  In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Overman the Board approved the 2024-2025 collective bargaining settlement which equated to a 4.72% increase and the 2025-2026 collective bargaining settlement which equated to a 5.0%.  All ayes.  Carried.

Motion was made my Overman, seconded by Feldmann to approve the following salary adjustments for the 2024-2025 school year:

                Administrative Staff – 4.70% TP increase

                Classified Staff – 3.5% increase plus step movement

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski the Board approved the transfer of Activity Funds into the following accounts:

                $1500 from Wildcat Golf Classic to Golf

                $1000 from Wildcat Golf Classic to Boys Basketball

                $1000 from Wildcat Golf Classic to Girls Basketball

                $1000 from Wildcat Golf Classic to Football

All ayes.  Carried.

Troy Osterhaus was appointed to serve as the districts representative on Greater Delaware County Community Foundation in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Overman the following Operational Sharing Agreements were approved for the 2024-2025 school year with Edgewood-Colesburg:

                Superintendent and Maquoketa Valley will hold the contract

                School Business Official and Maquoketa Valley will hold the contract

                Operations and Maintenance and Edgewood-Colesburg will hold the contract.

All ayes.

The Board approved the 2024-2025 Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  This allows the district to contract natural gas prices for the school year.  All ayes.  Carried.

Donna Kunde and Pam Overman have volunteered to serve as district representatives on the Rural Vitality Coalition group.

The June board meeting will be held on June 24^th at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – June 24, 2024– 5:30 p.m. – High School Conference Room – 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 June 24, 2024 in the High School Conference Room in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted. 

Board Members Present – Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow

Board Members Absent – Dabroski

Staff Present – Supt. Dave Hoeger, Kim Huckstadt, Mike Hucker and Erika Vanderloop

Visitors Present – Tom McAreavy and Mike Putz

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

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman the consent items were approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

One open enrollment in and five open enrollment requests out were approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

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

                Heidi Putz – resignation as Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

                Ali Scherrman – employed as Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

                Jennifer Teymer – resignation as Spring Play Director

                Sue Kramer – resignation as Johnston Secretary

                Lisa Smith – employed as first semester Full-Time Substitute

                Danielle Burkle – resignation as Annual Sponsor

                Bobbi Bauers – employed as Part-Time Custodian

                Jared Coyle – resignation as Middle School Wrestling Coach

                Jennifer Teymer – resignation as Paraprofessional

                Jennifer Teymer – employed as Johnston Secretary

                Corey Thompson – employed as Delhi Custodian

                Leighton Koeperich – employed as Paraprofessional

                Elizabeth DeMoss – employed as Paraprofessional

                Coral Wink – employed as Paraprofessional

                DeAnna Hogan – resignation as Paraprofessional

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the following resolution was approved:

                WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that to continue the current level of services   and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District, continuation of participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years is necessary and in the best interests of          the District and its residents and students; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the authorization for the current Instructional Support Program will expire on June 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, this Resolution sets forth the proposal of the Board of Directors, including the method that will be used to fund the program; and

WHEREAS, notice of the time and place of a public hearing must be published:

NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved:

1. The Board of Directors wishes to consider continued participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa, for a period of five years, commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
2. The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year shall be determined annually and shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and monies received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment for the budget year.
3. Monies received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.
4. The Instructional Support Program will be funded by instructional support state aid and an instructional support property tax in an amount (after taking into consideration instructional support school aid) not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment in the budget year, to be levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
5. The Secretary is authorized and directed to give notice of a public hearing to be held in the High School Library, 107 South Street, Delhi, Iowa, on July 15, 2024, at 5:30 P.M.
6. Following the public hearing the Board intends to take action on the question whether to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program.

A roll call vote was answered as follows:  Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow; all ayes.  Carried.

 

Student fees and prices for the 2024-2025 school year were reviewed.  The following fees were adjusted:  increase technology fee from $25.00 to $35.00, increase cheese sticks from $0.35 to $0.40, increase student athletic 10-punch pass from $30.00 to $40.00 and, due to State guidelines, decrease adult lunch from $4.84 to $4.70.  All other fees will remain the same for the 2024-2025 school year.  The following food service and student fees were set for the 2024-2025 year:

                Student Lunch (K-5)                                        $2.55

                Student Lunch (6-12)                                      $2.80

                7-12 Second Entrée                                         $2.00    

                Extra Carton of Milk                                        $0.65

                Adult Lunch                                                        $4.70

                Student Breakfast                                            $1.85

                Adult Breakfast                                                 $2.80

                Cheese Sticks                                                     $0.40

 

                Student Materials Fee (PS)                           $20.00

                Student Materials Fee (JK-5)                       $60.00

                Student Materials Fee (6-12)                       $75.00

                Technology Fee (9-12)                                    $35.00

                Musical Instrument Rent                              $50.00

                Second Musical Instrument Rent               $25.00

                Music Uniform Cleaning                                $25.00

                Instrument Music Lesson Book                   Our Cost

                Student Athletic 10-Punch Pass                  $40.00

2024-2025 fees and prices were approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Overman approving Prairie Farms to supply our dairy needs for 2024-2025.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved Bimbo Bakeries to supply the District bread needs for 2024-2025.  All ayes.  Carried.

The 2024-2025 Shared Personnel Agreement between Alburnett Community School District, Center Point Urbana Community School District and Maquoketa Valley Community School District for Human Resource services was approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  All ayes. Carried.

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the 2024-2025 PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the 2024-2025 Managed Service Contract from Infrastructure Technology Solutions was approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

The District Teacher Leadership Compensation Committee (TLC) met on May 22, 2024 and the Teacher Quality Compensation Committee (TQC) met on May 20, 2024.  In a motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow the minutes from these meetings were approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

The following Teacher Leadership Compensation positions were approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow:

                Tech Lead – Ali Scherrman

                6-12 Intervention Coach – Jackie Moorman

                K Grade Level Lead – Melissa Hess

                1^st Grade Level Lead – Tracey Reicher

                2^nd Grade Level Lead – Randene Orr

                3^rd Grade Level Lead – Kylie Siddell

                4^th Grade Level Lead – Hannah Jahn

                5^th Grade Level Lead – Rachel Bonert

                6^th – 12^th Social Studies/Foreign Language Lead – Steve Huegel

                K-12^th Special Education Lead – Brianna Kluesner

                6^th – 12^th ELA Lead – Audrey Moenck

                6^th – 12^th Math Lead – Rachel Lewin

                6^th – 12^th Science Lead – Christina Rudd

                6^th – 12^th CTE Lead – Haylee Lau

                6^th – 12^th Fine Arts/PE/Music Lead – Travis Ford

                Mentor – Heidi Putz

                Mentor – Jason Helle

                Mentor – Kurt Palmer

                Mentor – Kylie Siddell

                Mentor – Alex Morozov

                Mentor – Taryn Fellinger

All ayes.  Carried

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the Apple Computer proposal for new student/staff computers in the amount of $162,203.00.  All ayes. Carried.

Supt. Hoeger presented the Board with the School Goals that have been revised the past several years.  These will continue to be reviewed and revised in the upcoming year.

Further discussion of the audit committee will be discussed at the July board meeting.

The August board meeting will be held on August 29^th beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Board began the discussion of cell phone use in school.  Further discussion of this will take place at future meetings.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – July 15, 2024 – High School Conference Room – 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 July 15, 2024.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted. 

Board Members Present:  Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow

Board Members Absent:  Dabroski

Staff Present:  Supt. Kim Huckstadt, Erika Vanderloop and Mike Hucker

Visitors Present:  Mike Putz and Tom McAreavy

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

At 5:31 p.m., President Donna Kunde declared this the time and place to hold a public hearing on the proposed Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program.  With there being no comments, President Donna Kunde declared the public hearing closed.  In a motion by Feldman, seconded by Zietlow the Board adopted the following resolution to consider the District’s continued participation in the Instructional Support Program:

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has determined that to continue the current level of services and to fund the ongoing programs of the School District, continuation of participation in the Instructional Support Program for a period of five years is necessary and in the best interests of the District and its residents and students; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has given consideration to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the Board has published notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the Resolution; and

WHEREAS, a hearing has been held upon the proposal to continue participation in the Instructional Support Program and any objections are overruled:

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED:

1. The Board of Directors determines that it is consistent with the five year finance plan to fund the ongoing programs and services of the School District and it is in the best interest of the School District to continue participation in an Instructional Support Program as provided in Sections 257.18 through 257.21, Code of Iowa, and to provide additional funding therefor for a period of five (5) years commencing with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
2. The additional funding for the Instructional Support Program for a budget year will be determined annually and will not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment for the budget year.
3. Moneys received by the District for the Instructional Support Program may be used for any general fund purpose.
4. The Instructional Support Program will be funded by instructional support state aid and an instructional support property tax in an amount (after taking into consideration instructional support school aid) not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the total regular program district cost for the budget year and moneys received under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa, as a budget adjustment in the budget year, to be levied annually upon the taxable property within the School District commencing with the levy for collection in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
5. Unless, within twenty-eight days following the adoption of this Resolution, the Secretary of the Board receives a petition containing the signatures of eligible electors equal in number to not less than one hundred or thirty percent of the number of voters at the last preceding regular school election, whichever is greater, asking that an election be called to approve or disapprove this action of the Board adopting the Instructional Support Program, this action of the Board is final and the Secretary is authorized and directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the Department of Management.

               PASSED AND APPROVED this 15^th day of July, 2024.

A roll call vote was answered as follows:  Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow; all ayes.  Carried.

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

Two open enrollment requests in were approved in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

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

               Kristi Goedken – employed as Assistant FFA Advisor

               Amanda Ludwig – employed as Paraprofessional

               Margie Simons – employed as Middle School Volleyball Coach

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the following handbooks:  Coaches/Sponsors, High School Staff, High School Student, Middle School Staff, Middle School Student, Delhi Staff, Delhi Student, Johnston Staff, Johnston Student, Earlville Staff, Earlville Student, Non-Certified and Certified Handbook.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board approved the $50 per month cell phone stipend to Scot Moenck, the new Activities Director, in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved to increase the substitute teacher pay from $140 to $150 per day and the non-certified sub rate from $13 per hour to $14 per hour.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow the Board approved the Contract for Teaching Services between Kirkwood Community College and Maquoketa Valley CSD.  All ayes.  Carried.

Changes to the following board policies were reviewed in response to new Iowa laws:

               206.03 Secretary-Treasurer

               206.04 Treasurer

               401.06 Limitations to Employment References

               402.03 Abuse of Students by School District Employees

               501.03 Compulsory Attendance

               501.09 Chronic Asbenteeism and Truancy

               501.09E1 Request for Remote Learning Form

               501.09R1 Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy

               501.12 Pregnant Students

               501.14 Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Sending District

               501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers – Procedures as a Receiving District

               502.06 Weapons

               505.02 Student Promotion – Retention – Acceleration

               603.01 Basic Instruction Program

               603.12 Postsecondary Education Counseling

               607.02 Student Health Services

               708 Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School District Records

               710.1 School Nutrition Program

               801.03 Educational Specifications for Buildings & Sites

               803.02 Lease, Sale or Disposal of School District Buildings & Sites

               905.03 Weapons in the School District

Motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow to waive the second reading and adopt these policies on the first official reading.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman Erika Vanderloop was appointed as the School Business Official for the 2024-2025 school year.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board approved the Superintendent authority to seek the advice of appropriate legal counsel as needed among the firms listed:

               Ahlers, Cooney, Dorweidler of Des Moines

               Hanson Law Office, Manchester

               Iowa Association of School Boards

               School Administrators of Iowa

Motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann to approve this list.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board approved the following district depositories with limits not to exceed $10,000,000 in a motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow:

               Citizens State Bank

               Community Savings Bank

               F&M Bank

               Heritage Bank

All ayes.  Carried.

The August board meeting will be held on August 29^th beginning at 5:30 p.m.

The Board went through the process of choosing their top five IASB Legislative Priorities and will submit these to IASB for the 2025 legislative session.

At 6:00 p.m. in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Board entered into a closed session pursuant to Chapter 21.5(1)(i) of the Code of Iowa for the purpose of discussing evaluation of employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.  A roll call vote was answered as follows:  Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow; all ayes.  Carried.

At 6:34 p.m. the Board entered into open session.

Motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 p.m.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – August 29, 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 August 29, 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, Jackie Moorman, Tiersa Frasher, Brenda Becker, Erika Vanderloop, Lily Aulwes, Jill Hoeger, Mike Hucker and Tom McAreavy

Visitors Present – Mark Smith, Jim Beitz, Mike Putz, Leah Reicher, Landyn Haas and Logan Beaman

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

Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Overman to approve the consent items.  All ayes.  Carried.

Leah Reicher, FFA Member, updated the Board on her experience at the Washington Leadership Conference held this past June.  Miss Reicher expressed her appreciation to the Board for allowing students to attend these types of events as it was a learning experience for her.

Discussion regarding technology usage took place.  Further discussion will continue to happen over the course of the year.

One open enrollment request in and three open enrollment requests out were approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow.  All ayes.  Carried.

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

               Curt Hines – employed as High School Custodian

               Dennis Wood – resignation as Bus Driver

               Andy Schuster – resignation as Middle School Baseball Coach

               Tom McAreavy – employed as Bus Driver

               Trevor Boge – resignation as High School Baseball Coach

               Jeff McCormick – resignation as Paraprofessional

               Bobbi Bauers – employed as Paraprofessional

Roll call vote answered as follows:  Dabroski, Feldmann, Kunde, Zietlow, ayes; Overman, nay.  Carried.

The 2024-2025 St. Joes Daycare and HACAP Food Service agreements were approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the 2024-2025 Kirkwood Concurrent Enrollment Partnership Contract.  This allows students to take classes from Kirkwood through the Jones Regional Center in Monticello and earn college credits while still in high school.  All ayes.  Carried.

The board approved the call for bus bids to be purchased in FY26 in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Dabroski.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the 2024-2025 fundraising requests were approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, second by Overman the Board approved the 2024-2025 Bus Driver Handbook and Preschool Handbooks were approved.   All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the out-of-district senior citizen’s pass.  Currently, any senior citizen (age 65) that lives within the district, is eligible to receive a senior citizen pass free of charge.  This pass allows them admission into any event held at Maquoketa Valley free of charge.  This is a lifetime pass.  The out-of-district senior citizen pass would allow any senior citizen that lives outside of the district the opportunity to purchase a lifetime pass for $50.  Roll call vote was answered as follows:  Dabroski, Feldmann, Kunde, Zietlow, ayes; Overman, nay.  Carried.

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman the 2024-2025 Bound Agreement with ASPi was approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board approved the 2024-2025 Letter of Agreement with Monticello for the Alternative High School in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes. 

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Dabroski the Board approved the 2024-2025 Concurrent Enrollment Contract with Northeast Iowa Community College.  Again, this allows students to earn college credits while still in high school. The courses may be taken online or in-house by students that elect to enroll.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Zietlow the Board approved out of state FFA travel request from Ms. Lau for the World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI on October 1, 2024, and the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, IN on October 22 –26^th.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Iowa Association of School Boards Convention will take place on November 20-22^nd.

The September board meeting will be held on September 23^rd at 5:30 p.m. in the High School Library.

The open enrollment process has been very fluid this summer.  It appears the district will see a positive enrollment trend this year.

Director Kunde discussed reviewing IASB Lighthouse topics each month.  Further discussion of this will take place in September,

The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – September 23, 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 Vice President John Zietlow at 5:30 p.m. on September 23, 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, Brenda Becker, Tiersa Frasher, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, Tom McAreavy, Jill Hoeger and Allie Knipper

Visitors Present – Mike Putz and Mark Smith

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

Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Overman to approve all consent items.  All ayes.  Carried.

Four open enrollment requests in, three open enrollment requests out, and one open enrollment request was denied in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

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

               Lindsay Kerch – resignation as Paraprofessional

               Jen Teymer – employed as Assistant Spring Play Director

               Judy Eckman -employed as Paraprofessional

               Kurt Hatfield – employed as Middle School Wrestling Coach (.5 FTE)

               Jett Kuhens – employed as Middle School Wrestling Coach (.5 FTE)

               Aaron Saeuging – employed as Middle School Baseball Coach

               John Grimm – resignation as Transportation/Ground Supervisor

               John Grimm – resignation as Baseball Coach

All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the Pepsi contract which will be in effect until 2029.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Dabroski, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved filing the application to the SBRC for Modified Allowable Growth for negative 2023-2024 Special Education balance in the amount of $117,678.09.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board appointed John Zietlow to the Delaware County Conference Board for the 2024-2025 school year.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Dabroski, Brenda Becker, Troy Osterhaus and Tiersa Frasher were approved as the District Level I Investigators and the Delaware County Sheriff Department was approved as Level II Investigators for the 2024-2025 school year.  All ayes.  Carried.

The regular October board meeting, which is scheduled for October 21^st, will be held at Earlville.  The May 2025 board meeting will be held at Johnston.

Beginning in October, the Board will conduct a work session prior to the start of the board meeting, to discuss one of the IASB Lighthouse topics.  This wok session will begin at 5:15.

John Zietlow and Mike Feldmann will serve on the audit committee for September. 

The IASB Convention will be held in Des Moines on November 20^th and 21^st. 

Supt. Huckstadt shared information regarding the cost of repairing the brick exterior at Johnston Elementary.  Seedorf Masonry supplied the District with an estimate of $529,000 to remove the deteriorating brick and replace with new brick.  Further discussion regarding this project will take place in October.

The District will install a handicap and kitchen ramp at Earlville Elementary.  Nu-Trend will supply this ramp for a cost of $2,995.60.

Supt. Huckstadt updated the board on emergency response protocols which are currently being reviewed.

Supt. Huckstadt updated the board and his plans for replacing the Transportation/Grounds Supervisor position that recently became vacant.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.  All ayes.  Carried.

Regular Board Meeting – October 21, 2024 – 5:15 p.m. – Earlville Elementary Library, Earlville, Iowa

Prior to the start of the regular board meeting, the Board held a work session to discuss the High School Principal hiring timeline as well as the Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor hiring timeline.

Board Members Present –Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow

Board Members Absent – Dabroski

Staff Present – Supt. Kim Huckstadt, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, Craig Wilson, Jill Hoeger and Tom McAreavy.

Visitors Present – Mike Putz

At 5:38 p.m. motion was made by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann to approve the meeting agenda as presented.  All ayes.  Carried.

Motion was made by Overman, seconded by Feldmann to approve the consent items.  All ayes.  Carried.

One open enrollment request out was approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow.  All ayes.  Carried.

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Overman the Board approved the purchase of a 2026 International 77 passenger diesel bus in the amount of $143,399 from Hoglund Bus.  All ayes.  Carried.

The fiscal year 2023 audit as prepared by Nolte, Cornman & Johnson was approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination was approved in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann.  All ayes.  Carried.

The Board discussed offering an early retirement package to qualifying staff.  It was determined the district would not be offering an early retirement package in FY25.

Starmont will be holding a legislative forum on October 29^th beginning at 6:00 p.m. and Monticello will be hosting a legislative forum on December 4^th in the high school beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The Board will be attending the IASB Convention in Des Moines November 20 – 21, 2024.

Director Feldmann and Zietlow will serve on the October audit committee.

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year was certified on October 15^th.  It appears the district will see a slight decrease in enrollment of roughly two students.  The 2023-2024 certified enrollment number was 674.32 and the 2024-2025 certified enrollment is 671.89.

In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the meeting was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.  All ayes.  Carried.

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.

Regular Board Meeting – December 16, 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 December 16, 2024 in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa.  All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

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

Board Members Absent –Dabroski

Staff Present – Supt. Kim Huckstadt, Troy Osterhaus, Tiersa Frasher, Brenda Becker, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop, Jill Hoeger, Mike Hucker, Tom McAreavy and Rick Rave

Visitors Present –Mark Smith, Mike Putz and Savanah Hoffman

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

In a motion by Overman, seconded by Zietlow the consent items were approved.  All ayes.  Carried.

Jackie Moorman shared the 2023-2024 Annual Progress Report with the Board.  Troy Osterhaus also shared some information from the December 4^th legislative session held in Monticello.  There were various topics discussed such as the Education Savings Accounts funding, Area Education Agency funding, special education funding and supplemental state aid.

Four open enrollment requests in and three open enrollment requests out were approved in a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann. All ayes.  Carried.

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

               Elizabeth DeMoss – resignation as Paraprofessional

               Gwen Geiss – employed as Full-Time Substitute

               Debra Neilson – employed as Paraprofessional

               Craig Wilson – employed as Director of Transportation, Maintenance & Grounds

All ayes.  Carried.

Motion was made by Zietlow, seconded by Overman to approve the 2024-2025 SBRC Application for Increasing Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out and LEP Instruction Beyond Five Years for $126,274.  This will allow the district to increase spending authority.  A roll call vote was answered as follows:  Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Overman, aye; Zietlow, aye.  Carried.

Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Overman to approve the 2025-2026 SBRC Modified Allowable Growth for Dropout Prevention.  The Board approved the maximum amount allowed by state law which is $199,815.  Roll call vote was answered as follows: Feldmann, aye; Kunde, aye; Overman, aye; Zietlow, aye.  Carried.

In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the Board approved the Teacher Education Field Experience Contract with Clarke University.  All ayes.  Carried.

Motion was made by Overman, seconded by Feldmann to approve the 2024-2025 Grant Wood Area Education E-Rate Contract.  All ayes.  Carried.

Motion was made by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow to approve the 2024-2025 second semester Kirkwood teaching contract for Mrs. Temple.  All ayes.  Carried.

Supt. Huckstadt expressed his appreciation to all the staff members that served on the interview committee for the recent Director of Transportation, Maintenance & Grounds hire.

Supt. Huckstadt and Troy Osterhaus will be attending the Iowa Superintedent’s Finance and Leadership Conference in Ankeny on December 18-19^th. 

Supt. Huckstadt updated the Board on the status of the Johnston gym floor.  Commercial Flooring will begin replacing tiles in areas of concern when schedules allow.

Supt. Huckstadt, Troy Osterhaus, Erika Vanderloop and Melissa Conner will be attending a budget workshop hosted by Larry Sigel with Iowa School Finance and Information Services on January 30^th at the AEA in Elkader.

John Zietlow and Pam Overman will serve on the December audit committee.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Zietlow.  All ayes.  Carried.