Regular Board Meeting – April 23, 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 April 23, 2025 in the High School Library in Delhi, Iowa. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.
Board Members Present –Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow (via phone)
Board Members Absent – Dabroski
Staff Present – Supt. Kim Huckstadt, Brenda Becker, Tiersa Frasher, Jackie Moorman, Erika Vanderloop and Jill Hoeger
Visitors Present – Mike Putz
In a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann 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 2025-2026 school year in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman. The proposed tax rate is $9.75 which is a reduction of $0.04 from FY25. It was noted that the District published at 3.0% SSA because the State had not yet set the FY26 SSA rate at the time of publication. The Department of Management will make the required adjustments to reflect the 2.0% 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 Overman, seconded by Feldmann. Motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman to approve the budget estimate as presented. A roll call vote was answered as follows: Feldmann, Kunde, Overman, Zietlow; all ayes. Carried.
In a motion by Zietlow, seconded by Feldmann the consent items were approved. All ayes. Carried.
Jackie Moorman shared a presentation with the Board regarding the District Career and Academic Plan which helps prepare students for post-secondary plans.
One open enrollment request in was approved in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman. One open enrollment request in was denied in the same motion. All ayes. Carried.
The following personnel recommendations were approved in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann:
Kelsey Thomas – employed as District Secretary
Mikayla Callan – resignation as Assistant HS Volleyball Coach
Mikayla Callan – employed as Head HS Volleyball Coach
Toby Grimm – employed as MS Baseball Coach
Jon Orr – resignation as Assistant HS Football Coach
Cadence Freiburger – employed as Assistant HS Softball Coach
All ayes. Carried.
The Board was presented information regarding the 2025-2026 collective bargaining settlement. In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the 2025-2026 collective bargaining settlement which equated to a 5.0% increase. All ayes. Carried.
Motion was made my Overman, seconded by Feldmann to approve the following salary adjustments for the 2025-2026 school year:
Superintendent - $137,500 Superintendent, $20,000 Sharing Incentive
Administrative Staff – 5.07% TP increase
6-12 Curriculum Director Extra Duty Contract - $2000 increase
Classified Staff – 3.5% increase plus step movement
Additionally, Paraprofessionals who complete the Paraprofessional Certification and can present a certificate to the School Business Official, will receive an additional $1.00 per hour. All ayes. Carried.
In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the Online Fundraising Campaign - Crowdfunding Procedures as presented. All ayes. Carried.
At 6:45 p.m., President Donna Kunde declared this the time and place to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 school calendar in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann. The documents were reviewed and there being no comments, the Board President declared the hearing closed at 6:46 p.m. in a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman. Motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar as presented. All ayes. Carried.
In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the 2025-2026 Morningside Student Teacher Agreement was approved. All ayes, Carried.
The Board approved the 2025-2026 Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann. This allows the district to contract natural gas prices for the school year. All ayes. Carried.
In a motion by Feldmann, seconded by Overman the Board approved the FFA out of country travel request from Ms. Lau to travel to Belgium & the Netherlands. All ayes. Carried.
The Board discussed nominees for the 2025 Five Star award. The selected recipients will be presented with an award during the graduation ceremony.
Pam Overman and Mike Feldmann will serve on the April audit committee.
The Academic Excellence Banquet will be held on May 7th at 6:30 p.m. Baccalaureate will be held on May 14th at 5:30 and Senior Awards and Dollars for Scholars will be held on May 14th at 6:30 p.m. Graduation will be held on May 21st at 7:30 p.m. Kindergarten graduation is scheduled for May 23rd at 1:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m. in a motion by Overman, seconded by Feldmann. All ayes. Carried.
