July 17, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Janet Brinegar, Ann Ohms, Ragen & Logan More, and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Doug Brinegar, present; Mark Haselhuhn, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Forum: Janet Brinegar addressed the board regarding Agriculture/FFA.     

 

Correspondence:  none 

 

Approve Agenda: Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent, informed the board of a tuition grant of $30,000 for tuition relief for preschool students, upcoming enrollment numbers for grades preschool to 4th grade, and current open positions for next year and how they might be covered if we do not get anyone hired.  April Glosser, Curriculum Director, gave a summer school update, curriculum updates for next year, proposed IHCC course offerings for 2023-24 and items purchased from the computer science grant.  Jil Nelson, Eddyville Elementary Principal, gave the combined elementary principal’s report and informed the board that the custodial staff was currently working hard to get buildings ready for the upcoming school year.  They appreciate their hard work to get the buildings looking great.  Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services, gave hiring updates on para educators, behavior interventionists, mental health counselors and interns as well as updating the board on Raptor Visitor Management System, Therapeutic Classroom Grant update and a current Medicaid PERM audit.  Other reports submitted but not read, were from Jr/Sr High Principal and Maintenance Director.

 

Consent Items:  Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve Consent Items 6a to 6c: June 6, 2023 minutes, June 19, 2023 minutes, June 26, 2023 minutes, June 28, 2023 minutes, account balances as of June 30, 2023, bills list for July 2023, school board policies: 548-Commencement, 549-Parental Involvement, 550-Student Record Access, 551-Student Directory Information and the second reading of 111-District Vision & Mission Statement.  Motion carried unanimously.  Secretary McCrea restated tabled motion to approve the Denovo Contract from the June 19, 2023 board meeting.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the Denovo Contract subject to final approval from the district’s legal counsel.  Small discussion.  Motion carried 5 to 1.  Klyn moved and Vandello seconded to approve the 2023-2024 contract for CodaHands Interpreting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to approve the IHCC Contract for Educational Services for the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the open enrollments. Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Personnel: Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve Amy Hoyt, Para Educator at the Jr/Sr High, Amanda Smith, Mental Health Counselor, Ashley Utterback, Para Educator at Blakesburg Elementary,

Paige VerSteegh, Color Guard, Kathryn Gutch, Para Educator at the Eddyville Elementary, Alesia Houser, Mental Health Counselor-Contingent on receiving licensure, Randy Alger, Bus Driver over 15 passengers, Eric Lenox, JH/Assistant Cross Country Coach, Kyle Roemerman, .75 FTE ELA Teacher at Jr/Sr High and Mental Health Intern, and Jenna Walters, 1st Grade at Blakesburg Elementary. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Action Items: Board appointed Nathan Hinton to the board for Director District 3 to replace retired board member, Rena Shepherd.  Secretary McCrea gave the oath to Mr. Hinton.  Hinton joined board meeting at 6:53 pm.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the resident student attendance center transfer request for Chase Eastlick, 5th Grade from Blakesburg to Eddyville.  Small discussion.  Vandello moved and Brinegar seconded to amend motion to include Henry Eastlick’s (Preschool from Blakesburg to Eddyville) request along with Chase’s request.  Amendment carried unanimously.  Motion failed.  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve the resident student attendance center transfer request for Ella More.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the IHCC Course Offerings for the 2023-2024 school year.  Discussion held. Brinegar moved and Hinton seconded to table the approval of IHCC Course Offerings for the 2023-2024 to get matrix information regarding classes.  Motion carried 6 to 1. Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to approve the new position of Girls Wrestling Coach.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the new position of full time substitute teacher at the Jr/Sr High.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve the new position of Competition Supervisor.  Small discussion.  Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to table the approval of the new position for more information on what the position will be.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the new position of FFA Extra-Curricular Assistant.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the acceptance of the Preschool Mahaska Wapello Grant for $30,000.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve the 2023-2024 School Fees excluding the 4-year-old preschool fees.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved to approve the 4-yr-old preschool school fees at $200/month and not $250/month.  Motion died for lack of a second.  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve the 4-yr-old preschool fees at $250/month.  Motion carried 6 to 1.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the 2023-2024 EBF Staff Handbook. 2023-2024 EBF Preschool Handbook, 2023-224 EBF Elementary Handbook, 2023-2024 EBF Jr/Sr High Handbook and the 2023-2024 Explore Academy Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to select School Safety, School Funding following student, Teacher/Staff licensure and unfunded mandates as the EBF Board’s top four Legislative Priorities.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items:  Open positions are: Regular Route Driver, Child Care Associates, Behavior Interventionist - Explore Academy, 2nd Shift Custodian - Jr/Sr High, 4th Grade Teacher - Eddyville Elementary, Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High, Secondary Math Teacher - Jr/Sr High, Substitutes for all positions,  Coaching / Supplemental Positions: Assistant Football, 9th Grade Volleyball, Jr High Cross Country, Jr High Volleyball, Assistant Cheer Coach, Jr High Boys Basketball (2), Jr High Girls Basketball (2), Assistant Wrestling and Jr High Wrestling. Board asked about what an early retirement plan would look like and if the board’s attorney Nicole Proesch had completed the decision from the June 28, 2023 board meeting. 

 

Board went into break at 8:18 pm.  Board resumed meeting at 8:28 pm.

 

Closed Session: Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to go into closed session per Iowa Code Section 21.5{1}(i) Superintendent Evaluation. Roll Call vote: Hinton, yes; Klyn, yes; Vandello, yes; Van Mersbergen, yes; Brinegar, yes; Haselhuhn, yes; and Houk, yes.  Motion carried unanimously.  Board went into closed session at 8:28 pm.     

 

Board came out of closed session at 9:30 pm.

 

Adjourn:  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                                  Board Secretary

August 21, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: CD Brinegar, Ann Ohms, Cammie Richards, Ed Glenn, Melissa Appel, and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Nathan Hinton, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Doug Brinegar, present; Mark Haselhuhn, absent and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Hearing: President opened up the public hearing for the Jr/Sr High School Roofing Project at 6:00 pm.  With no public comments, public hearing was closed at 6:01 pm.

 

Public Forum: CD Brinegar and Melissa Appel addressed the board regarding Agri Power FFA winning Supreme Chapter at the Iowa State Fair.     

 

Correspondence:  none 

 

Approve Agenda: Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent, shared pictures of improvements made this summer.  April Glosser, Curriculum Director, gave her report on professional development, mentoring, MTSS and curriculum.   Jil Nelson, Eddyville Elementary Principal, gave the combined elementary principal’s report.  Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services, updated the board on the mental health and STOP grants.  Lori Hugen gave the Explore Academy’s board update. Other reports submitted but not read, were from Jr/Sr High Principal, Maintenance Director and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve Consent Items 6a to 6c: July 17, 2023 minutes, account balances as of July 31, 2023, bills list for August 2023, school board policies: 552-Student Photographs, 553-Student Library Circulation Records, 554-Student Health & Immunization Certificates, and 555-Administration of Medication to Students. Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve Consent Item 6d(i) 2023-2026 Clinical Affiliation Agreement with William Penn for nursing students.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to approve Consent Item 6d(ii) to 6d(v): 2023-2024 Balance Autism Contract; Piper Sandler Engagement Letter & Contract; 2022-2027 MOU Agreement with IHCC and Cardinal CSD for College & Career Transition Coach; and Professional Service Agreement with Efficience from Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024.  Small discussion.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve Open Enrollments In: Amelia Hammond, Kindergarten from Ottumwa to Blakesburg Elementary

Reneya Hammond, 1st Grade from Ottumwa to Blakesburg Elementary, Porter Rupe, Kindergarten from Ottumwa to HSAP, Katelin Messimer, 10th Grade from Oskaloosa to HSAP, Karyn Messimer, Kindergarten from Oskaloosa to HSAP, Kenzie Messimer, 5th Grade from Oskaloosa to HSAP, Kylea Messimer, 8th Grade from Oskaloosa to HSAP, Brynna Beinhart, 7th Grade from Ottumwa to Jr/Sr High, Everlee Teeter, 3rd Grade from Albia to Blakesburg, Lily-Rose Teeter, 1st Grade from Albia to Blakesburg, Madison Stewart, 8th Grade from Albia to Jr/Sr High, Landon Richards, 10th Grade from Ottumwa to HSAP, Carter Peiffer 10th Grade from Oskaloosa to Jr/Sr High, Jaxon Peiffer 5th Grade from Oskaloosa to Eddyville Elementary; and Open Enrollments Out: Daniel Ross, Kindergarten to Cardinal, Jayden Satterfield, 10th Grade to Oskaloosa, Jhett Satterfield, Kindergarten to Oskaloosa, Harley Ralls, 10th Grade to Albia, Tillman Ralls, 3rd Grade to Albia, )

Adalyne McSparen, 1st Grade to Albia, Brooklyne McSparen, 4th Grade to Albia, and Wyatt Starks, 8th Grade to Clayton Ridge.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Personnel: Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve Julie Thompson -stipend to teach 4th Grade; Donald Mitchell -Math Teacher at Jr/Sr High; Stephanie Haywood - Behavior Interventionist; Nathan Smith - Varsity/JV Vocal, JH Vocal & Tri-M; Torie Alexander - Assistant Volleyball Coach; Polly Davis, Mental Health Counselor; Rachel Tague - Bus Driver; Megan Lehman - JH Volleyball; Micheal Pilcher - Head Boys Track; Gladys Genskow - Head Girls Track; Ryan Jackson - Assistant Boys Track; Whitley Alexander - Assistant Head Girls Track; Kevin Huck - JH Track; Kiera MacPherson - JH Track; Hannah Koellner - JH Track and Megan Bahr - Full time Substitute Teacher and Whitley Alexander – Volunteer Volleyball.  Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to accept resignations from Larry Achenbach – Head Golf and Megan Bahr – Para Educator at the Jr/Sr High.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Action Items: Cammie Richards from IHCC spoke to the board on courses that EBF students will be taking with IHCC.  Secretary McCrea restated the tabled motion to approve the IHCC course offerings that was tabled at the July 17, 2023 board meeting.  Hinton moved and Vandello seconded to un table motion.  Motion carried 4 yes, 1 no.  Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve IHCC course offerings for the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.  Secretary McCrea restated the tabled motion to approve a new certified positon of competition supervisor that was tabled at the July 17, 2023 board meeting.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to un table motion.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello motioned and Hinton seconded to approve the new certified position of competition supervisor.  Motion carried unanimously. Brinegar moved and Klyn seconded to approve the purchases of a 2020 Chevrolet Express Wagon for $45,640.00, a second van up to $50,000 and a AWD car or crossover up to $20,000.  Motion carried unanimously.  The board accepted the construction documents for the Jr/Sr High Roof Repair project.  Discussion was held with Brian Crawford and Jeff Denniston from Denovo regarding the bids received and scope of project.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to accept the bid from Hopkins Roofing with the alternate #1 plan included.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items:  Agenda items for the September Board meeting included review of the Emergency Operation plan and the negative account balance for choir. Open positions are: Regular Route Driver, Child Care Associates, 2nd Shift Custodian - Jr/Sr High, Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High, Substitutes for all positions, Coaching / Supplemental Positions: Head Girls Wrestling, Head Golf Coach, FFA Assistant Advisor, Assistant Football, 9th Grade Volleyball, Jr High Volleyball, Assistant Cheer Coach, Jr High Boys Basketball (2), Jr High Girls Basketball (2), Assistant Wrestling, and Jr High Wrestling.

 

Adjourn:   Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                              Board Secretary

 

September 18, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Janet Brinegar, CD Brinegar, Ann Ohms, Lanny Glosser, Ed Glenn, Jessica Nollen, Jenny Van Zante, Torri Schmitz, Nick Schmitz, Regina Hoy, Stephanie Houk, Melissa Appel, Ashleigh Sammons, Randy Reed, and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Nathan Hinton, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Doug Brinegar, present; Mark Haselhuhn, absent and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Forum: Janet Brinegar, CD Brinegar & Melissa Appel spoke in regards to FFA, Lanny Glosser spoke about wrestling, and Jessica Nollen, Regina Hoy & Stephanie Houk spoke on archery.

 

Correspondence:  none 

 

Approve Agenda: Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent gave his report on SCED course codes (School Codes for the Exchange of Data) and EBF CTE programing.  April Glosser, Curriculum Director, presented the board with the ISASP data from Spring testing. Tammy Davis, Blakesburg Elementary Principal, gave the combined elementary principal’s report giving enrollment data and updating on beginning of the year.  Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services, gave the board updates for special education, Explore Academy and the Mental Health Grant counselors.  Other reports submitted but not read, were from Jr/Sr High Principal, Daycare Director, Maintenance Director and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:  Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve Consent Items 6a(i): August 21, 2023 minutes.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve Consent Items 6b(i) to 6c(iv): account balances as of August 31, 2023, bills list for September 2023, school board policies: 555A-Naloxone Supply & Administration for Opioid Overdose, 556-Communicable Diseases-Students, 557-Student Illness or Injury at School and 558-Concussion Management. Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve Consent Item 6d(i) Contract for Vocal Lessons with Kent Jager.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve Open Enrollments In: Gauge Allsup, 7th Grade from Oskaloosa to Jr/Sr High; Bryan Allsup, Kindergarten from Oskaloosa to Eddyville Elementary; Dace Meeks, 3rd Grade from Oskaloosa to Eddyville Elementary; Stella Salyer, Kindergarten from Pekin to Fremont Elementary; Sophia Clark, Kindergarten from Cardinal to HSAP; Charlotte Glassgow, Kindergarten from Ottumwa to Blakesburg Elementary; Lorali Glassgow, Kindergarten from Ottumwa to Blakesburg Elementary; Ryker Glassgow, 2nd Grade from Ottumwa to Blakesburg Elementary; Hailey Collins, 10th Grade from Ottumwa to Jr/Sr High; Nicholas Myers, 10th Grade from Oskaloosa to HSAP; Easton Barnard, 1st Grade from Oskaloosa to Fremont Elementary; Jayden Myers, 5th Grade from Oskaloosa to Eddyville Elementary; Ricky Shoemaker, 3rd Grade from Ottumwa to HSAP; Tyler Shepherd, 6th Grade from Ottumwa to Blakesburg Elementary; Ingrid Mills, Kindergarten from Oskaloosa to HSAP, Halo Sterling, Kindergarten from Oskaloosa to HSAP; Garrett Pumphrey, 9th Grade from Ottumwa to Jr/Sr High; Eliza Crossley, Kindergarten from Albia to HSAP and Andrew Gingerich, Kindergarten from Moravia to HSAP. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Personnel:  Brinegar moved and Hinton seconded to approve the following Hires: Kristen Birchard, Homework Help After School; Angela Koebke, Homework Help After School; Jeff Whitehall - paid prep period; Nobalee Galbraith - Part Time Para Educator at Eddyville Elementary; Tom Hallgren, Competition Supervisor; Nolan Krueger - Jr High Boys Basketball Coach; Nolan Krueger - Jr High Girls Basketball Coach; David Hall - Assistant Wrestling Coach; Jake Demmon - Jr High Wrestling Coach; Meghan Lettington, Wrestling Cheer Sponsor; Lisa Strausser - Concession Stand Manager; Tom Hallgren - Head Baseball Coach; Alex Ashman - Assistant Baseball Coach; Donavan Young - 9th Grade Baseball Coach; Tyler Ford - Jr High Baseball Coach; Dustin Snakenberg - Jr High Baseball Coach; Tony Fenton - Head Softball Coach; Garrett Krause - Head Girls Wrestling Coach (pending completion of coaching authorization) and Volunteers: Brandon Jackson, Wrestling; Richard Lettington, Wrestling and Jeff Larson, Boys Basketball.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the Mental Health Grant stipends for Cathy Williamson, Sherry Mattson and Mary McCrea.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Action Items: Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the renewal of the Emergency Operation Plan.  Motion carried unanimously.  Hinton moved and Vandello seconded to approve the transfer of $1,175.65 from Activity Management to Choir. Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the 2023-2024 Fundraisers.  Motion carried unanimously. Brinegar moved and Hinton seconded to approve the 2023-2024 Transportation Hard Surface Plan.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the SBRC Request for Supplemental Allowable Growth for Special Education Deficit in the amount of $131,417.06.  Small Discussion.  Roll Call Vote: Hinton – yes, Klyn – yes, Vandello – yes, Van Mersbergen-yes, Brinegar – yes and Houk – yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the out of state travel for the FFA students to attend the FFA National Convention in Indianapolis, IN from October 31st to November 4th.  Motion carried unanimously.     

 

Discussion Items:  Superintendent Williamson informed the board that EBF was approved to use ESSER Funds to install air conditioning in the gymnasium.  Discussion was held regarding the EBF Archery Club regarding bylaws, parent complaints and the board’s involvement. Superintendent Williamson would like to increase the classified employee’s insurance benefit from 80% of the single plan paid by the district to 100% paid by the district.  The 78th Iowa Association of School Boards Convention will be November 15th to November 17th, interested board members are to let board secretary know.  Open positions are: Para Educator – Jr/Sr High, Regular Route Driver, Child Care Associates, 2nd Shift Custodian - Jr/Sr High, Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High, Substitutes for all positions, Coaching / Supplemental Positions: Spring Play Director, Assistant FFA Advisor, Basketball Cheer Coach, Jr High Boys Basketball, Jr High Girls Basketball, Head Boys Golf Coach and Head Girls Golf Coach.

 

Adjourn: Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                                  Board Secretary

October 6, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8:00 am for a special board meeting.

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 8:00 am. Roll call: Nathan Hinton, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, absent; Micah Van Mersbergen, present via phone call; Doug Brinegar, present; and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Approve Agenda: Brinegar moved and Klyn seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Action Items: Brinegar moved and Hinton seconded to accept the quote for the Eddyville Elementary Roof Repair.  Motion carried unanimously. Discussion held.  Brinegar moved and Hinton seconded to table roof repairs until more quotes could be reviewed.  Motion carried unanimously.     

 

Adjourn: Brinegar moved and Klyn seconded to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:18 am.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                              Board Secretary

 

October 16, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Janet Brinegar, CD Brinegar, Ann Ohms, Ed Glenn, Dimitri Boyer, Travis Johnson, Melissa Appel, Tyrone Lobberecht, Regina Hoy and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Nathan Hinton, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Doug Brinegar, present; and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Board held a moment of silence for Board Member, Mark Haselhuhn, who passed away September 21st.

 

Public Forum: CD Brinegar, Janet Brinegar, Melissa Appel and Regina Hoy spoke in public forum.

 

Correspondence:  Thank you cards were received from the families of Kim Paulos and Mark Haselhuhn 

 

Approve Agenda:  Vandello moved and Hinton seconded to amend the agenda to add item 9f- Archery Coach a position vetted by administration, non-paid positon.   Motion carried unanimously to amend agenda.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent, gave his board report on enrollment and VPPEL finances. April Glosser, Curriculum Director, presented her board update on professional development and Fall Fast Testing. Steve Noble, Jr/Sr High School Principal, informed the board of PSAT testing, staff recognition awards and the upcoming Veteran’s Day program. Jil Nelson, Eddyville Elementary Principal, updated the board on DHS licensing for the preschool staff, safety drills and Fremont’s “Give Mr. Fineran some hair” reading challenge. Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services, gave updates on special education and mental health grants and Lori Hugen spoke on the Explore Academy’s staff presenting at the Iowa BEST Summit in Des Moines.  Other reports submitted but not read, were from the Daycare Director, Maintenance Director and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve Consent Items 7a to 7d: September 18, 2023 Minutes; Account Balances as of September 30, 2023; Bills list for October 2023; School Board Policies: 559-Emergency Plans & Drills, 560-Student Insurance, 561-Custody & Parental Rights, 562-Special Health Services.  There were no Contract & Agreements. Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the following open enrollments in from Landon Clary, Bowen Taylor, Raidyn Vandello, Jada Watson-James, Darren Watson-James, and Sasha Shultz, and open enrollments out from Karson Kirkpatrick, Kenna Kirkpatrick and Michael Kirkpatrick.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Personnel:  Hinton moved and Brinegar seconded to approve the hires of Nina Roach, bus driver; Ryan Jackson, 9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach; Jake Cook, Junior High Boys Basketball Coach; Jake Cook, Junior High Girls Basketball Coach; Mackenzie Vanskike, Behavior Interventionist; and Jennifer Mort, Para Educator. Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to accept the resignations of Alex Ashman, Assistant Baseball Coach and Madysen Wade, 9th Grade Girls Basketball Coach. Motion carried unanimously. Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the following volunteers: Madysen Wade, Girls Basketball; Adam Proctor, Wrestling; Kevin Huck, Wrestling; Brad Steele, Wrestling; Davey Dyke, Wrestling; Nick Schmitz, Archery; Jessica Nollen, Archery; Travis Johnson, Archery; Adam Bahr, Archery; Rob Pilcher, Archery; Ashley Glosser, Archery; Jenny Van Zante, Archery; Coby Schmitz, Archery and Katie Smith, Archery.  Motion carried unanimously

 

Action Items: Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to draw the replacement of director for district 4 from a hat.  Tyrone Lobberecht was drawn and Lobberecht was sworn in as director for district 4.  Brinegar moved and Vandello second for the district to pay 100% of the single coverage for classified staff, up from 80%. Motion carried unanimously.  Hinton moved and Klyn seconded to accept quote #3 from Hopkins Roofing for the Eddyville Elementary Roof Repair.  90-mil EPDM for an expected cost of $73,636.06. Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Hinton seconded to waive the open enrollment eligibility requirements for a student that open enrolled in September.  The student’s resident district’s board approved the waiver at their October 9th board meeting.  Motion carried with a 5 (yes) to 2 (no) vote.  Hinton moved and Vandello seconded to approve the active space renovation in the amount of $30,000.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Hinton seconded to approve the administration vetting and recommending to the board a head coach for the archery program.  This is a non-paid position.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items:   Capital projects – sharing agreement with Ottumwa CSD for swimming & Twin Cedars CSD for wrestling – 78th IASB Annual Convention is Nov 15th to the 17th.  Open positons: Regular Route Driver, Child Care Associates, 2nd Shift Custodian - Jr/Sr High, Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High, Substitutes for all positions, Assistant Baseball Coach, Spring Play Director, Assistant FFA Advisor, Basketball Cheer Coach, Head Boys Golf Coach, Head Girls Golf Coach

 

Adjourn:  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                              Board Secretary

November 20, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Ed Glenn, CD Brinegar, Regina Hoy and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Nathan Hinton, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Doug Brinegar, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Forum: None

 

Presentation: Agri Power FFA student, Bryli Black, did a presentation regarding the National Convention and other activities for the FFA.

 

Correspondence:  None 

 

Approve Agenda:   Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent, went over the PPEL spending from July 2021 to October 2023.  James Fineran, Fremont Elementary Principal, gave the combined elementary principal’s report and Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services gave the board updates on special education and grants. Other reports submitted but not read, were from the Curriculum Director, Jr/Sr High Principal, Daycare Director, Maintenance Director and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve Consent Items 7a to 7d(iv):

October 6, 2023 Minutes, October 16, 2023 Minutes, Account Balances as of October 31, 2023, Bills for November 2023 and School Board Policies: Wellness Policy-563, Goals & Objectives of Educational Program-600, School Calendar-601 and School Day-602. Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve 7d(v) the first reading of board policy: General Principles, Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection and Evaluation-400. Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Hinton seconded to approve 7d(vi) the first reading of board policy: Discipline of Students who make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence-531A.  Small discussion.  Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to amend motion to approve first reading with the addition of parent and/or guardian listed on all bullet points and removal of word emotional in paragraph four of page two.  Motion carried unanimously to amend motion.  Amended motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve 7e Contracts and Agreements: Buffie Ritz Reimbursement for MS English Language & Social Studies Endorsement, Sharing Agreement for Swimming with Ottumwa CSD and Sharing Agreement for Wrestling with Twin Cedars CSD.  Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to approve 7f Open Enrollments: In: Cason Walker, Lariah Ingram, Landon VerSteegh, and Makenna Reed and Out: Dale Johnson, Jewels Johnson, Noah Johnson.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Personnel:  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the hiring of Mark Oglevie, 2nd Shift Custodian at the Jr/Sr High, Rachell McMahon, Basketball Cheerleading Sponsor and Traci Scott, Spring Play Director.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to accept the resignation from Kyle Roemerman, .75 English Language Arts teacher at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Action Items: Brinegar moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the transfer of $4,171.00 from Fund 64 (Farm Property) to Fund 21 (Activity-FFA).  Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the out of state travel request from FFA to attend the Illinois Meat Judging Series.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the Lau Plan Guidance Document for 2023-2024.  Motion carried unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the SBRC Request for Open Enrollment out not on prior year’s headcount in the amount of $209,034.00.  Roll call vote: Hinton- yes, Klyn-yes, Vandello-yes, Van Mersbergen-yes, Brinegar-yes, Lobberecht-yes and Houk-yes.

 

Discussion Items:   Roofing projects, Family Consumer Science classroom & Blakesburg Lunch Room blueprints, Navigator pulled out from the CO2 pipeline, and the next board meeting is Monday, November 27th at 6:00 pm. Open positons: .5 FTE Therapeutic Classroom Teacher - Explore Academy; Regular Route Driver; Child Care Associates; Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High - for 2024-25; 7-12 English Language Arts Teacher - Jr/Sr High for 2024-25; 4th Grade Classroom Teacher - Eddyville Elementary for 2024-25; Substitutes for all positions; Assistant Baseball Coach; Assistant FFA Advisor; Head Boys Golf Coach and Head Girls Golf Coach.

 

Adjourn:   Van Mersbergen moved and Brinegar seconded to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:03pm.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                              Board Secretary

November 27, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:00 pm for their annual board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ed Glenn, Ann Ohms, and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Nathan Hinton, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Doug Brinegar, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Approve Agenda:   Brinegar moved and Hinton seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Old Business:  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the second reading of board policy: General Principles, Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection and Evaluation-400. Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the second reading of board policy: Discipline of Students who make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence-531A.  Small discussion.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to table the second reading of board policy: Discipline of Students who make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence-531A. Motion tabled unanimously.  Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to approve the FY2023 Year End Balances.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Review of Canvassed Election Results: Board accepted canvassed election results. Director District 3: Ed Glenn received 94 votes and Nathan Hinton received 81 votes with one write in.  Ed Glenn elected. Director District 4: Bruce Vroegh received 27 votes and Tyrone Lobberecht received 36 votes. Tyrone Lobberecht elected. Director District 5: Tom Judy received 43 votes, Nicholas Batterson received 24 votes and Randy Reed received 30 votes with one write in. Tom Judy elected.  

 

Adjournment of Retiring Board:   Brinegar moved and Vandello seconded to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 6:21pm.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                              Board Secretary

November 27, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 6:27 pm for their organizational board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms. 

 

Call to Order: Secretary McCrea called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:27 pm.

 

Oath of Office: Secretary McCrea administered the oath of office to duly elected board members: Ed Glenn, Director District 3; Tyrone Lobberecht, Director District 4 and Tom Judy, Director District 5.

 

Organizational Items: Vandello nominated Curt Houk as EBF Board President.  Judy nominated Glenn as EBF Board President.  Nomination ceased.  Houk was elected as EBF Board President with 5-2 vote. Secretary McCrea administered the Oath of Office to Houk.  President Houk took over the meeting at 6:34 pm.  Judy nominated Glenn as EBF Vice President.  Nomination ceased.  Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to elect Glenn EBF Vice President.  Motion carried unanimously.  Secretary McCrea administered the Oath of Office to Glenn.  Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to appoint McCrea as EBF Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Motion carried unanimously.  President Houk administered the Oath of Office to McCrea.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to set the regular schedule of board meetings to the third Monday of the month at 6:00 pm at the District Office unless listed otherwise on the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.  Glenn moved and Judy seconded to approve Parliamentary Procedures at a Glance for the Procedural Rules.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Glenn seconded to set the official depository as First Iowa State bank with a maximum depository limit of $20,000,000.00 (twenty million). Motion carried unanimously.  Klyn moved and Lobberecht seconded to select the Ottumwa Courier as the official publication.  Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to select Ahlers & Cooney Law Firm, Mr. Brett Nitzschke as the school attorney.  Motion carried unanimously. Glenn moved and Judy seconded to table committee representative selections until information regarding committees could be given to the board.  Motion carried unanimously.  Glenn moved and Klyn seconded to appoint Van Mersbergen as board delegate for the Mahaska County Conference Board; Judy as board delegate for the Wapello County Conference Board and Vandello as board delegate for the Iowa Association of School Boards.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items: Board member contact information, board meeting agenda items of fundraisers and open enrollment.  Next board meeting is set for Monday, December 18, 2023, 6:00 pm at the District Offices.

 

Adjourn:   Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:01pm.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                         Mary McCrea

Board President                                              Board Secretary

 

December 18, 2023

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, CD Brinegar, Doug Brinegar, Travis Johnson, Patrick Davis, Regina Hoy and others not signed in. 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

Public Forum: Doug Brinegar spoke on FFA

Correspondence:  Thank you cards from the families of Allen Miller and Bill Houk 

Approve Agenda:  Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent; April Glosser, Curriculum Director; Steve Noble, Jr/Sr High Principal, Tammy Davis, Blakesburg Elementary Principal; Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services, Lori Hugen, TCP Coordinator all read their board reports.  Other reports submitted but not read, were from the Daycare Director and Nutrition Director.

Consent Items:  Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to approve Consent Items 6a and 6b: November 20, 2023 Minutes, November 27, 2023 Annual Meeting Minutes, November 27, 2023 Organizational Meeting Minutes, Account Balances as of November 30, 2023, and Bills for December 2023.  Motion carried unanimously.  Secretary McCrea reinstated tabled motion from November 27, 2023. Glenn moved and Vandello seconded to take off table 6v(i) the second reading of board policy: Discipline of Students who make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence- 531A. Motion carried unanimously.  Discussion held.  Original motion to approve the second reading carried 6 to 1, with Van Mersbergen voting no.  Van Mersbergen moved and Glenn seconded to approve 6c(ii) to 6c(v) board policies: School Year-603, Emergency School Closings-604, Curriculum Development-605 and Curriculum Implementation-606.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve 6d: Contracts and Agreements: Denovo Amended Contract and Safe and Resilient Schools Contract.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 Personnel:  Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve the hiring of Anola Fagen, para educator at Fremont Elementary and resignations from Mark Oglevie, 2nd Shift Custodian at the Jr/Sr High and Elizabeth Camis, para educator at Fremont Elementary.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Action Items: Glenn moved and Vandello seconded to approve the At-Risk Modified Supplemental Amount of $303,453.00.  Roll call vote: Glenn-yes; Klyn-yes; Vandello-yes; Van Mersbergen, yes; Judy-yes; Lobberecht-yes; and Houk-yes.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to approve Board Resolution FY23-01 for Safety Equipment purchases in the amount of $7,989.34.  Roll call vote: Glenn-yes; Klyn-yes; Van Mersbergen-yes; Judy-yes; Lobberecht-yes; Houk-yes; Vandello had stepped away and did not vote.  Motion carried unanimously.  Glenn moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the quote of $39,071.00 for the purchase of elementary 3rd grade furniture. Motion carried unanimously.  

Discussion Items:   Patrick Davis and Brian Crawford from Denovo gave cost estimates on Jr/Sr High roofing project, the FCS classroom renovation and the new kitchen at Blakesburg Elementary.  Board took a break at 8:05 pm.  Meeting resumed at 8:11 pm. Van Mersbergen outlined the IPIB Resolution regarding the complaint that the board violated Chapter 20 open meeting laws.  Board committees were discussed and tentative groups created with approval for committees occurring at the next board meeting.  Open Enrollments were reviewed.  The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 15, 2024 with a Public Hearing at 6:00 pm for Flexibility Funds Transfer.  The preschool playground at Fremont Elementary was also discussed.  Open positions are: 2nd Shift Custodian –Jr/Sr High; .5 FTE Therapeutic Classroom Teacher - Explore Academy; Regular Route Driver; Child Care Associates; Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High - for 2024-25; 7-12 English Language Arts Teacher - Jr/Sr High for 2024-25; 2nd Grade Classroom Teacher – Fremont Elementary for 2024-25; Substitutes for all positions; Assistant Baseball Coach; Assistant FFA Advisor; Head Boys Golf Coach and Head Girls Golf Coach.

Adjourn:   Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to adjourn the meeting.  Motion carried 6 – 1 with Van Mersbergen voting no.  Meeting adjourned at 8:55pm.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                               Board Secretary

 

January 15, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Caryn Smith, Abby Jager, Nevaya Vandello, Regina Hoy, Travis Johnson, and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: Vice President Glenn called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present via phone call; Tom Judy, absent; Tyrone Lobberecht, present, Curt Houk, absent and Ed Glenn present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Hearing: Vice President Glenn opened the public hearing on Categorical Fund Transfer Resolution at 6:00 p.m.  With no comments from the public, hearing closed at 6:01 p.m.

 

Public Forum: Abby Jager & Nevaya Vandello spoke on college classes available to high school students and Regina Hoy & Travis Johnson spoke on Archery.

 

Presentation: Joe Milledge (KIIC) & Frank Hansen (MCG) spoke to the board regarding a video board for the gymnasium. 

 

Board Member Judy arrived at 6:11 pm.

 

Correspondence:  Thank you card from the family of Bill Houk 

 

Approve Agenda:  Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent presented his board report to the board.  Other reports submitted but not read, were from the Curriculum Director, the Jr/ Sr High Principal, the elementary principals, the Director of Special Services and the Maintenance and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:  Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve 8a and 8b: December 18, 2023 Minutes, Account Balances as of December 31, 2023, and Bills for January 2024.  Motion carried unanimously.  Klyn moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve 8c: School Board Policies: Curriculum Evaluation-607; Pilot-Experimental-Innovative Projects-608; Basic Instruction Program – 609 and Summer School Instruction -610. Motion carried unanimously.  Judy moved and Klyn seconded to approve 9 Contract & Agreement –Video Board Advertising Rights.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve 9 Contract & Agreement – 2024 GASB #75 OPEB Service Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Personnel:  Lobberecht moved and Klyn seconded to approve the hiring of Bruce Vance - 2nd Shift Custodian at EBF Jr/Sr High; Jamie Votrobeck - Behavior Interventionist; Gladys Genskow - JH Softball Coach; Jake Cook - Head Boys Golf Coach; Polly Davis – Supervisor of MH Intern and Sydney Bowlin, volunteer girls wrestling coach.  Motion carried unanimously. Vandello moved and Judy seconded to accept the resignation of Jennifer Mort Para Educator at the Jr/Sr High.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Action Items: Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to accept the recommendation to amend the original action from the October 16, 2023 board meeting of a non-paid head archery coach being vetted by the EBF Administration to the action of vetting archery coach not occurring until the 2024-2025 archery season and if this amendment fails, the previous action item from the October 16th board meeting is nullified.  Discussion held.  Motion carried unanimously.  Judy moved and Vandello seconded to accept the Information Resolutions for IPIP Case Number 23FC:0100 with the following stipulations: 

1. The Board acknowledges that there was sufficient evidence of a violation of Iowa Code chapter 21 when the Board voted to revise the Board’s agenda at the time of the Board meeting when no emergency existed. This addition to the agenda failed to provide the required 24-hour notice to the public regarding the topics of deliberation and action to be taken by the Board. The Board will include this acknowledgement in the minutes of an open meeting.
2. The Board will conduct Open Meetings and Public Records training at an open meeting with notice to the public. This training will be conducted by the Iowa Association of School Boards or the Iowa Public Information Board. This will be scheduled by the Board.
3. The Board will review its policies and procedures for setting agendas and conducting open meetings and make any necessary changes to ensure the Board has steps in place to address what constitutes an emergency for revising an agenda without notice and puts procedures in place to address any issues that do not meet that standard but that need to be addressed at a meeting, such as safety protocols, planning, etc.
4. Amendment of Action of vetting coach will not occur until the 2024-2025 archery season, if the amendment fails at the January 15, 2024 board meeting, the previous action item from the October 16th board meeting is nullified.
5. The Board will approve this agreement at an open meeting and provide a copy of this Informal Resolution with its meeting minutes.

Motion carried unanimously.  Lobberecht moved and Judy seconded to approve the recommendation for the Flexibility Funds Transfer from Home School Assistance Program of $300,000.00 and from Professional Development of $35,000.00 to the General Fund for salaries and benefits.  Roll Call Vote: Klyn-yes; Vandello-yes; Van Mersbergen-yes; Judy-yes; Lobberecht-yes; Houk-absent and Glenn-yes.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the following board committees: Capital Projects / Transportation Committee – Curt Houk, Ed Glenn, Eric Klyn & alternative: Tyrone Lobberecht; Negotiations – Lara Vandello & Micah Van Mersbergen; Quarterly Building Representative Meeting – Tom Judy; Certified Salary Schedule & Supplemental Salary Schedule – Micah Van Mersbergen, Tyrone Lobberecht & Ed Glenn; Additional Ag Teacher – Tom Judy, Eric Klyn & Ed Glenn and Wellness – Lara Vandello.  Motion carried unanimously.  Lobberecht moved and Vandello seconded to approve the recommendation of the amended Indian Hills Courses available to students. Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items:   Capital projects – roof repairs are completed at the Jr/Sr High and Eddyville Elementary buildings.  Bids for the FCS Room renovation and Blakesburg Kitchen will be opened on Feb 7th with the winning bids awarded at a special board meeting scheduled for Monday, February 12th.  Open Enrollment in from Blair Barnett, 7th Grade from Oskaloosa to HSAP and open enrollment out from Monica Salinas 3rd Grade to Ottumwa.  School calendar for the 2024-2025 school year was discussed and noted that legislators are looking at revising current law that has August 23 as the earliest start day of the school to a day after the end of the State Fair, such as the Monday or Tuesday after the conclusion of the Iowa State Fair. Next regular board meeting will be Monday, February 19th.  AEA/IASB/SAI Day on the Hill is scheduled for February 12th. Open positions are: Para Educator – Jr/Sr High; Regular Route Driver; Child Care Associates; Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High - for 2024-25; 7-12 English Language Arts Teacher - Jr/Sr High for 2024-25; 1st Grade Classroom Teacher – Blakesburg Elementary for 2024-25; Substitutes for all positions; Assistant FFA Advisor; Head Girls Golf Coach; Assistant Baseball Coach; Assistant Softball Coach; 9th Grade Softball Coach and Junior High Softball Coach.  

 

 

 

Closed Session: Per Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(i) “To evaluate the professional competency individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.” Judy moved and Vandello seconded to move into closed session.  Roll Call Vote: Klyn-yes; Vandello-yes; Van Mersbergen-yes; Judy-yes; Lobberecht-yes; Houk-absent and Glenn-yes. Board went into closes session at 7:32 pm. 

 

Board Reconvened Board Meeting at 7:45 pm.

 

Action from Closed Session: Lobberecht moved and Klyn seconded to approve the Resignation, Settlement Agreement and Release between Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont CSD and Amanda Smith, Mental Health Counselor. Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Adjourn: Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.  

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                       

Ed Glenn                                                          Mary McCrea

Board Vice President                                        Board Secretary

 

February 12, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, February 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a Public Hearing and Board Work session. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Nathan Hinton and Nick Batterson. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present via phone call, and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Hearing: President Houk opened the public hearing on the FCS Remodeling Project and the Blakesburg Elementary Kitchen Addition at 6:00 p.m.  Comments were heard from Nathan Hinton and Nick Batterson.  Public hearing closed at 6:27 p.m.

 

Board Work Session:  The first topic discussed in this work session was the school calendar for 2023-24 with the snow make up days accounted for and next year’s school calendar with four examples reviewed that included different start dates and with or without a Spring break.   

Discussion then moved to capital projects and finance.  Discussion was held on short term and long term goals for the district, financial accountability, tax rates and the possibility of offering an early retirement in the next year or two.

There are numerous issues this legislative session that will have a great impact on the direction of all school districts this year. Some of these legislative topics include student start date, SSA, teacher minimum salary, absenteeism, 3rd grade retention, and fully funded preschool.

The last two topics for the work session were setting the date for the IPIB work session and the viewing of a Yondr pouch that is used to lock a cell phone inside to address cell phone disruptions happening in the classrooms. 

 

Adjourn: Vandello moved and Judy seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 9:09 pm.  

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                 Board Secretary

February 19, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Nick Batterson, CD Brinegar, Doug Brinegar, Nathan Hinton and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Forum: CD Brinegar, Doug Brinegar & Nathan Hinton spoke in public forum.

 

Correspondence:  None 

 

Approve Agenda:  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent; April Glosser, Curriculum Director; Steve Noble, Jr/Sr High Principal; Jil Nelson, Eddyville Elementary Principal and Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services presented their board reports to the board.  Other reports submitted but not read, were from the Maintenance and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:   Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve consent items 6a to 6c(iv): January 15, 2024 minutes, account balances as of January 30, 2024, bills list for February 2024, board policies: 611 – Special Education, 612 – Multicultural/Gender Fair Education, 613 – Health Education & Human Growth & Development Education and 614 – Physical Education.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the first reading of board policy 601 – School Calendar.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Contracts & Agreements: Judy moved and Klyn seconded to approve the contract from KDTI Productions LLC and the student teacher agreement from Morningside College for 2024-2025.

 

Personnel: Glenn moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the following hires:  Megan Lehman, Jr High Girls Softball, Kylie Batterson, Assistant Girls Track-pending licensure, Holly Collins, Para Educator at Jr/Sr High, Nicole Harland, 1st Grade Teacher at Blakesburg Elementary for 2024-2025 school year, Helen Koffman-Stout, STEM Stipend, Michelle Seddon, STEM Stipend, Kiera MacPherson, STEM Stipend, Donna Bohlmann, STEM Stipend and Shelly Jager, STEM Stipend. Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Glenn seconded to accept the following resignations effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year: Nicole Thomas, Elementary Counselor and Connie Halblom, Fremont elementary cook. 

 

Action Items: Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to accept the bid from Christner Construction for the renovation of the FCS room at the Jr/Sr High school and to table the bid for the Blakesburg Kitchen addition.  Discussion was held.  Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to amend original motion to be just the acceptance of the bid from Christner Construction for the FCS room renovation.  Motion carried unanimously to amend motion.  Amended motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved and Glenn seconded to table the acceptance of any of the alternate bids.  Motion carried unanimously.  Judy moved and Vandello seconded to approve the transfer of $60,000.00 from TAG funds to TSS funds.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution.  Small discussion.  Roll Call Vote: Glenn, yes; Klyn, yes; Vandello, yes; Van Mersbergen, no; Judy, yes; Lobberecht, yes and Houk, yes.  Motion carried.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to set the first budget hearing for March 26, 2024 and to set the second budget hearing and certification for April 15, 2024.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items: Work session – The board scheduled a work session for Monday, February 26th to discuss alternate bids and ESSER projects.  Open Enrollment in from Macy Jo Bayliss, 7th Grade from Pekin for the 24-25 school year open enrollment out from Kinsleigh Smith, 7th grade to Ottumwa.  Next regular board meeting will be Monday, March 18, 2024 with a special board meeting on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  Discussion held on that date being changed to Monday, March 25th if possible.  Open positions are: Regular Route Driver; Child Care Associates; Elementary Counselor for 2024-25; Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High - for 2024-25; 7-12 English Language Arts Teacher - Jr/Sr High for 2024-25; 1st Grade Classroom Teacher – Blakesburg Elementary for 2024-25; Substitutes for all positions; Assistant FFA Advisor; Head Girls Golf Coach; Assistant Baseball Coach; Assistant Softball Coach; and 9th Grade Softball Coach. 

 

Adjourn:  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:37pm.  

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                 Board Secretary

February 26, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Nick Batterson, Melissa Reed-Appel, Nathan Hinton & Patrick Davis and others not signed in.

 

Call to Order: President Houk called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present, and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Board Work Session:  

Capital Projects: Curt Johnston, Activities Director gave his plans for past and future banner and trophy displays, Brian Crawford from Denovo spoke on the tabled bid for the Blakesburg Kitchen project, Patrick Davis also from Denovo gave a brief history to the new board members on the facility assessments that Denovo had performed in 2001 and Superintendent Williamson showed a capital project estimator and how SAVE & PPEL funds are and will be spent.

Board Recessed at 7:46 pm

Board Work Session Resumed at 7:52 pm

Finance: Superintendent Williamson discussed the management fund, early retirement policy, FY25 tax rate and average classroom size enrollment in elementary buildings.

ESSER: The balance of remaining ESSER funds will be spent by September of 2024

Spring Calendar 2023-24: Discussion was held on snow make up days and of a survey being sent out to staff and families after the completion of this year’s spring break.

 

Adjourn: Van Mersbergen moved and Judy seconded to adjourn board session.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:03 pm.  

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                 Board Secretary

 

 

 

February 26, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Nick Batterson, Melissa Reed-Appel, Nathan Hinton, and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 8:03 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Action Items: Glenn moved and Vandello seconded to change the date for the first budget hearing from Tuesday, March 26, 2024 to Monday, March 25, 2024. Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to accept the proposal of $37,525.00 from Miller’s Roof Coatings for the roof repair at the Blakesburg elementary.  Motion carried unanimously.  President Houk re-stated the tabled motion on acceptance or denial of the alternate bids from the February 19th board meeting. Vandello moved and Glenn seconded to remove motion from the table.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to deny the alternate bids for the Blakesburg Kitchen addition.  Discussion held.  Motion carried 6-1 with President Houk voting no.  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to deny air conditioning project for the Jr/Sr High gym.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve Board Resolution FY24-03 SAE Scholarships for $250.00 Scholarship to Lylah Houk – Rabbit; $250.00 Scholarship to Payge Kerby – Rabbit; $250.00 Scholarship to Maddie Bahr – Poultry; $500.00 Scholarship to Kason Appel – Registered Breeding Sheep (Ewe); $500.00 Scholarship to Trace Hol – Registered Breeding Sheep (Ram) and $500.00 Scholarship to Even Tague – Registered/Grade Dairy Goat.  Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Vandello – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; and Houk – yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded the recommendation to hire Donald Mitchell, Girls Head Golf Coach.  Motion carried unanimously.   

 

Adjourn:  Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:38 pm.  

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                 Board Secretary

March 18, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Nick Batterson, Nathan Hinton and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Forum: None

 

Correspondence:  None  

 

Approve Agenda:  Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent; Steve Noble, Jr/Sr High Principal; Jim Fineran, Fremont Elementary Principal; and Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services presented their board reports to the board.  Other reports submitted but not read were from the Curriculum Director, Maintenance, Daycare, and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:   Van Mersbergen moved, and Judy seconded to approve consent items 6a to 6b: February 12, 2024 minutes, February 19, 2024 minutes, February 26, 2024 minutes, account balances as of February 29, 2024, bills list for March 2024. Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved, and Glenn seconded to approve the board policies: 615-Career Education, 616-Teaching About Religion, 617-Religious Based Exclusion from a School Program, 618-Academic Freedom, and Second Reading 601-School Calendar. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Contracts & Agreements: 

Van Mersbergen moved, and Vandello seconded to approve items 1-Headsets Purchase Agreement, 2- UNI Cooperative Agreement, 4-Iowa LGRP Participation Agreement, and 5-Timberline Billing Services LLC Service Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously. Van Mersbergen moved, Glenn seconded to approve item 3-Second Renewal For 2024-2025 School Year with Opaa!.  Motion Carried 6-1 nay from Van Mersbergen.

 

Personnel: Vandello moved, Lobberecht seconded to approve the following hires:  Madysen Wade – Assistant Softball Coach, Taylor Caves - Volunteer Softball Coach, Bret Whitehall – Assistant Baseball Coach, and Alex Ashman – Volunteer Baseball Coach.  Motion carried unanimously. Glenn moved, Vandello seconded to approve the following resignations:  Donovan Young – 9^th grade Baseball Coach, Travis Stout – Head Boys Basketball Coach, and Tyler Ford – Junior High Boys Baseball Coach. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Action Items: No motion for Preschool Tuition Rates. Van Mersbergen moved, seconded by Judy to approve the Early Graduation request of Caleb Gooden.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Discussion Items: Board would like to have the Capital Projects committee work with 5-7 community members as a group in the next steps of planning for the district.  Legislative activity is occurring now that will have extensive impact on all school districts, especially EBF.  28E Agreements cost was discussed for boys and girls swimming.  The current cost for girls swimming at Ottumwa this year exceeded $4,000 per participant.  The district will also review charging an amount for sharing wrestling with Twin Cedars.  Public Hearing for the school calendar will be at the April 15^th monthly Board meeting.  Open Enrollments were viewed by the Board.  The special Board meeting March 25^th will have a “Budget Hearing” to begin the meeting followed by a workshop with the Iowa Public Information Board regarding agenda planning and amendments.  Open Positions are:  Regular Route Driver; Child Care Associates; Vocal Music Teacher - Jr/Sr High - for 2024-25; Elementary Counselor for 2024-25, 7-12 English Language Arts Teacher - Jr/Sr High for 2024-25; Substitutes for all positions; Assistant FFA Advisor; 9^th Grade Baseball Coach, Jr High Baseball Coach, Football Cheer Coach, and Basketball Cheer Coach. 

 

Adjourn:  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:35 pm  

 

  

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Scott Williamson

Board President                                                Superintendent

 

March 25, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a Public Hearing. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Melissa Gingrich, Todd Gingrich and Grant Gingrich. 

 

Call to Order: Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, absent; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Approve Agenda: Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to approve agenda.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Public Hearing – 2024-2025 Budget: President Houk opened the Public Hearing at 6:00 pm. Melissa Gingrich, Todd Gingrich and Grant Gingrich all addressed the board regarding the proposed 2024-2025 Budget and tax rate.  With no one else speaking, President Houk closed the public hearing at 6:06 pm.

 

Adjourn:  Van Mersbergen moved and Judy seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 6:06 pm.  

 

                                                                                                                                    

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                 Board Secretary

March 25, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, March 25, 2024 following the Public Hearing for a Board Work Session.   

 

Call to Order: President Houk called the meeting to order at 6:08 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, absent; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Approve Agenda: Van Mersbergen moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve agenda.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Work Session – IPIB Training: Brett Toresdahl from the Iowa Public Information Board presented training to the board on meeting procedures and best practices for all board meetings, agendas and minutes. This training was a required training from the Informal Resolution dated January 15, 2024.  

 

Adjourn:  Glenn moved and Lobberecht seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:32 pm.  

 

 

                                                                                                                                  

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                 Board Secretary

April 15, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Marty Roberts, Melinda Anderson, Monica Roberts, Nick Batterson, Megan Simmons, Tana Olin, Melanie Collett and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present via phone call; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Hearing: 2024-2025 School Budget Summary: Superintendent Williamson gave a presentation on the Budget Tax Rate to open the public hearing at 6:00 pm.  With no one from public speaking, hearing closed at 6:13 pm.

 

Public Hearing: 2024-2025 School Calendar: President Houk opened the public hearing at 6:13 pm.  Melinda Anderson and Tana Olin both spoke on the upcoming calendar for next year.  With no one else speaking, hearing closed at 6:20 pm.

 

Public Forum: Monica Roberts, Marty Roberts and Megan Simmons spoke in public forum.

 

Correspondence:  None  

 

Approve Agenda:  Judy moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: April Glosser, Curriculum Director, Jil Nelson Eddyville Elementary Principal; Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services and Lori Hugen, Explore Academy presented their board reports to the board.  Other reports submitted but not read were from the Jr/Sr High Principal, Maintenance, and Nutrition Director.

 

Board member Van Mersbergen left meeting at 6:31 pm.

 

Consent Items:   Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve consent items 8a to 8c: March 18, 2024 regular board minutes, March 25, 2024 public hearing minutes and March 25, 2024 special board meeting minutes, account balances as of March 31, 2024, bills list for April 2024, board policies: 619 – Teaching Controversial Issues, 620 – Global Education, 621 – Citizenship and 622 – Individualized Instruction.  Motion carried unanimously. Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve consent item 8d: Contracts and Agreements: Operational Sharing Position – Transportation – with North Mahaska and Operational Sharing Position – Maintenance – with North Mahaska.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Personnel: Glenn moved and Vandello seconded to approve the following hires:  Tabatha Klopp, Vocal at Jr/Sr High, Sarah Howk, Elementary Counselor, Heather Main, Mental Health Counselor at Jr/Sr High,

Ann Roberts, Junior High ELA Teacher, Whitney McLaughlin - MH Intern for 2024-25, Kylie Batterson, 9th Grade Softball Coach, Jeff Whitehall, Head Football Coach, Ryan Jackson, Assistant Football Coach,

Jesse Riley, Assistant Football Coach, Micheal Pilcher, Jr High Football Coach, Kevin Huck, Head Cross Country Coach, Eric Lenox, Asst/Jr High Cross Country Coach, Gladys Genskow, Head Volleyball Coach, Torie Alexander, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Robin Taylor, 9th Grade Volleyball Coach, Kiera MacPherson, Jr High Volleyball Coach, Megan Lehman, Jr High Volleyball Coach, Teri Tuller, Football Cheer Sponsor, Tony Fenton, Head Girls Basketball, Mike Haywood, Assistant Girls Basketball, Ryan Jackson, 9th Grade Girls Basketball, Dimitri Boyer, Head Boys Wrestling, David Hall, Assistant Boys Wrestling, Jake Demmon, Jr High Boys Wrestling, Garret Krause, Head Girls Wrestling, and Whitley Alexander, Volunteer Volleyball Coach.  Motion carried unanimously. Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the following resignations at the end of their 2024 contract year: James Fineran, Fremont Elementary Principal, Christi Wade, EE/BE Interventionist, Amanda Frahm, 1st Grade Teacher at Fremont Elementary, Steve Noble, Jr/Sr High Principal, Nolan Krueger, Social Studies Teacher at Jr/Sr High, and Bridgett DeWitt, Behavior Interventionist at Explore Academy.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Action Items: Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve the final report to the IPIB Board regarding case 23FC:0100. Motion carried unanimously.  Glenn moved and Klyn seconded to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Judy seconded to approve the draft list of the 2024 EBF Graduates.  Motion carried unanimously.  No motion was made on the approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar.  Glenn moved and Vandello seconded to accept the quote for the replacement of the junior high locker room lockers in the amount of $48,570.00.  Motion carried unanimously.  Judy moved and Vandello seconded to approve the out of state travel request for FFA students to attend the Black Hawk East Livestock Judging camp in Galva, Il June 3rd to June 5th.  Motion carried unanimously.  Glen moved and Lobberecht seconded to set the Budget Amendment Hearing for FY2024 for Monday, May 20, 2024. Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items: Summer list of capital projects and a committee of board members and community members will start holding meetings to discuss future capital projects.  Superintendent Williamson discussed FY25 AEA dollars and the board would like to have Nathan Wood from GPAEA come and explain the impact of HF 2612 would have on the services provided to EBF.  A special board meeting will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 with the next regular board meeting on Monday, May 20, 2024.  Open Enrollments were viewed by the Board. Open positions are: Para Educator for Jr/Sr High for remainder of 2023-24, Jr/Sr High Principal for 2024-25, Fremont Elementary Principal for 2024-25, Social Studies Teacher for Jr/Sr High for 2024-25, EE/BE Reading Interventionist for 2024-25, Behavior Interventionist for Explore Academy for 2024-25, Regular Route Driver, Child Care Associates, Mental Health Interns for 2024-25, Substitutes for all positions, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant FFA Advisor, 9th Grade Baseball Coach, Jr High Baseball Coach, Basketball Cheer Coach, Assistant Football Coach and Jr High Football Coach.

 

Closed Session: Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to have board go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation. Roll call vote: Glenn, yes; Klyn, yes; Vandello, yes; Van Mersbergen, absent; Judy, yes; Lobberecht, yes and Houk, yes.  Motion carried unanimously for board to go into closed session.  Board went into closed session at 7:52 pm.

 

Open session resumed at 8:40 pm.

 

Action on closed session: Judy moved and Glenn seconded to accept the settlement agreement.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Adjourn:  Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:42 pm  

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                Board Secretary

April 22, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, April 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a special board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms.

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present via phone call; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Approve Agenda: Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Action Items: Judy moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the 2024-2025 School Budget.  Roll call: Glenn, yes; Klyn, yes; Vandello, yes; Van Mersbergen, yes; Judy, yes; Lobberecht, yes and Houk, yes.  Motion carried unanimously.  Judy moved and Klyn seconded to accept the resignation from Buffie Ritz, Jr High Generalist at the conclusion of the 2023-24 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.    

Superintendent Williamson recommended the termination of Jerri Eakes, probationary teacher. Klyn motioned and Glenn seconded to accept the termination of Jerri Eakes, probationary teacher.  Roll call vote: Glenn, yes; Klyn, yes; Vandello, no; Van Mersbergen, yes; Judy, yes; Lobberecht, yes and Houk, yes. Motion carried six to one, Vandello voting against.

 

Adjourn:  Vandello moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm  

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                Board Secretary

May 20, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Jerri Eakes, Nathan Smith and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Hearing: 2023-2024 School Budget Amendment: Superintendent Williamson gave a presentation on the need for the amendment to open the public hearing at 6:00 pm.  With no one from public speaking, hearing closed at 6:01 pm.

 

Public Forum: None

 

Correspondence:  None  

 

Approve Agenda:  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent; Tammy Davis, Blakesburg Elementary Principal and Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services presented their board reports to the board.  Other reports submitted but not read were from the Childcare, Maintenance, and Nutrition Director.

 

Consent Items:   Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve consent items 8a to 8c: April 15, 2024 regular board minutes and April 22, 2024 special board meeting minutes, account balances as of April 30, 2024, bills list for May 2024, board policies: 623-Program for Talented & Gifted Students, 624-Program for At-Risk Students, 625- Instruction at a Post-Secondary Educational Institution and 626-Virtual/Online Courses.  Motion carried unanimously. Glenn moved and Vandello seconded to approve consent item 8d: Contracts and Agreements: TimeClock Plus, LLC FY25 contract, De Vries Counseling & Consulting, PLLC July 2024 to June 2025 contract, Campbell’s Drivers Education 2024-25 agreement and Student Assurances Services 2024-25 Catastrophic Insurance Renewal.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Personnel: Judy moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the following hires: Michael Nicodemus, Fremont Principal; Jordan Buell, Jr/Sr High Principal; Micah Mitchell, Social Studies, Jr/Sr High School;

Elizabeth Camis, Reading Interventionist, EE; Elizabeth Price, Behavior Interventionist; Tabatha Klopp, Supplemental Contracts: Varsity/JV Vocal, JH Vocal & Tri-M; Traci Scott, Drama Director for 2024 Fall Play & 2025 Spring Play; Dustin Snakenberg, 9th Grade Baseball; Ed Glenn, Jr High Baseball; Curt Johnston, Jr High Baseball; and Paige VerSteegh, Color Guard Sponsor. Motion carried unanimously. Glenn moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to approve the following resignations:  Kevin Huck, 3rd Grade Teacher at Fremont Elementary, effective June 3, 2024; Cierra Lopez, Para at Jr/Sr High, effective May 13, 2024; Jake Cook, Boys Head Golf Coach, effective May 2, 2024; Nobalee Galbraith, PT Para at Eddyville Elementary, effective May 31, 2024 and Nathan Smith, Supplemental Contracts: Varsity/JV Vocal, JH Vocal & Tri-M Motion carried unanimously.

 

Action Items: Van Mersbergen moved and Klyn seconded to approve the 2023-2024 School Budget Amendment.  Roll call vote: Glenn, yes; Klyn, yes; Vandello, yes; Van Mersbergen, yes; Judy, yes; Lobberecht, yes and Houk, yes.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the 2024-2025 Classified Master Agreement (7.99% TPI). Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the 2024-2025 Certified Master Agreement (10.07% TPI). Motion carried unanimously. Glenn moved and Vandello seconded to approve the 2024-2025 Administrators/Fiscal/Other Contracts (7.14% TPI). Motion carried unanimously. Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve the 2024-2025 Mental Health Counselors contracts.  Motion carried unanimously.  Glenn moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar.  Glenn, Klyn, & Judy voted yes and Vandello, Van Mersbergen & Lobberecht voted no.  President Houk voted yes to break the tie.  Motion carried. Judy moved and Vandello seconded to approve the bid of $30,813.34 for daycare flooring of which $28,000.00 will be paid from a grant the daycare received.  Motion carried unanimously.  Glenn moved and Klyn seconded to approve the bid to re-shingle the daycare for $32,860.00.  Discussion held.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to table the bid to re-shingle the daycare to gather further information on grade of shingles and if a metal roof would be feasible.  Motion carried to table the bid to re-shingle the daycare unanimously.  Vandello moved and Glenn seconded to approve the AEA Resolution.  Discussion held.  Glenn moved and Van Mersbergen seconded to table the AEA Resolution to get more financial information regarding this resolution.  Motion carried to table AEA Resolution unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items: The next regular board meeting is June 17, 2024 at which time Nathan Wood from GPAEA will present to the board.  The capital projects committee plans to present to the board at the July 15, 2024 board meeting. Superintendent Williamson’s evaluation will be in a closed session at the July 15th board meeting.  Open Enrollments were viewed by the Board. Open positions are: English Teacher for Jr/Sr High, 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher for Fremont Elementary, Therapeutic Classroom Teacher (2) for Explore Academy, Mental Health Interns, Regular Route Driver, Child Care Associates, Substitutes for all positions and Coaching / Supplemental Positions: Head Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant FFA Advisor, Basketball Cheer Coach, Assistant Football Coach & Jr High Football Coach

 

Adjourn:  Van Mersbergen moved and Lobberecht seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 7:38 pm  

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                Board Secretary

June 17, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called to order the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors at 6:00 pm. Roll call: Ed Glenn, present via phone call; Eric Klyn, present; Lara Vandello, present; Micah Van Mersbergen, present; Tom Judy, present; Tyrone Lobberecht, present and Curt Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Public Forum: None

 

Presentation: Nathan Wood from the Great Prairie Area Education Agency discussed with the board changes to billing and services due to the passage of HF2612. The goal of GPAEA is to keep current services available to all GPAEA schools.

 

Correspondence:  None  

 

Approve Agenda:  Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports: Scott Williamson, Superintendent; April Glosser, Curriculum Director and Cathy Williamson, Director of Special Services presented their board reports to the board.  Other reports submitted but not read were from the Childcare and Maintenance Directors.

 

Consent Items:   Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve consent items: May 20, 2024 regular board minutes, account balances as of May 31, 2024, bills list for June 2024, review of board policies: 627 – Community & Adult Education, 628 – Instructional Materials Selection, 629 – Instructional Materials Inspection and 630 – Objection to Instructional Materials. Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the first reading of new board policy 555B – Stock Epinephrine Auto-Injector Supply for Anaphylaxis.  Motion carried unanimously.   Glenn moved and Judy seconded to approve the first reading of revised board policy 712C – Revised Personally Identifiable Information and Protected Personally Identifiable Information Requirements Applicable to all Federal & State Awards.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the first reading of revised board policies: 105 – Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination, 109 – Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination and 110 – Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination.  Motion carried unanimously.  Glenn moved and Klyn seconded to approve the following contract and agreements: Oskaloosa Shared HR Services 2024-25 Sharing Agreement, Twin Cedars Wrestling 2024-25 Agreement, Employee Benefit Systems 2024-25 Agreement, T F Technology 2024-25 Contract, K Repair 2024-25 Contract and Central College 2024-25 Student Teaching Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Personnel: Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the updated Certified Master Agreement.  Motion carried unanimously.  Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the Explore Academy 2024-25 employee contracts.  Motion carried unanimously.  Judy moved and Vandello seconded to approve the following hires: Meghan Lettington, Wrestling Cheer Sponsor, Michele Micetich, Explore Academy Teacher, Micheal Pilcher, Head Cross Country Coach, Nichole Ellington, Mental Health Intern, Carlee Neff, Mental Health Intern, Erica Cox, Explore Academy Behavior Interventionist, Kayla Peiffer, Teacher at Fremont Elementary, Kaitlyn Ames, Teacher at Fremont Elementary, Jason Leffler, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Nathan Smith, Individual Speech, and Megan Bahr District, Substitute Teacher for first semester of 2024-25 school year. Motion carried unanimously. Vandello moved and Judy seconded to accept the following resignations: Kassandra Koehler, 1st Grade Teacher, Eddyville Elementary, Tom Hallgren, English Teacher & Coach, Jr/Sr High School and Micheal Pilcher, Jr High Football.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Action Items: Secretary McCrea restated the tabled motion to approve the daycare roof bid from the May 20, 2024 board meeting.  Judy moved and Klyn seconded to approve the original bid to replace the shingles on the daycare roof with class 3 shingles in the amount of $32,860.00.  Motion carried unanimously.  Secretary McCrea restated the tabled motion to approve the AEA Resolution from the May 20, 2024 board meeting.  Judy moved and Vandello seconded to approve the AEA Resolution: Allocation of Media & Technology and Educational Services Funds to Great Prairie AEA.  Roll call vote: Glenn, yes; Klyn, yes; Vandello, yes; Van Mersbergen, yes; Judy, yes; Lobberecht, yes and Houk, yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Judy moved and Klyn seconded to approve the updated 2024-25 school calendar to reflect the change in dates for parent/teacher conferences in October.  Discussion held.  Motion carried 4-2 with Glenn, Klyn, Van Mersbergen & Judy voting yes and Lobberecht & Vandello voting no.   Glenn moved and Judy seconded to accept the bid for air conditioning in the cafeteria at the Jr/Sr High.  Discussion held.  Motion failed unanimously.  Vandello moved and Klyn seconded to approve April Glosser as EBF’s Equity Coordinator.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve an $80.00 increase in preschool rates for the 2024-25 school year based off the expected 2024-25 revenue. Discussion held.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Discussion Items: The facility committee recommends that the board add six-eight classrooms to the Jr/Sr high to address the south campus building issues, repair the kitchen storage and freezer area and the possibility of a new competition gym.  The committee also would like for the board to explore other faculty planning and architectural firms for this upcoming project.  A special board meeting was then scheduled for Tuesday, June 25 where a work session will be held to interview the perspective firms.  The next regular board meeting is July 15, 2024, which will include a closed session for the superintendent’s evaluation. Open Enrollments were viewed by the Board. Open positions are: English Teacher for Jr/Sr High (2), 5th Grade Classroom Teacher for Fremont Elementary, Therapeutic Classroom Teacher for Explore Academy, Mental Health Interns, Regular Route Driver, Child Care Associates, Substitutes for all positions, and the following Coaching / Supplemental Positions: Head Baseball Coach for 2025-26, Assistant FFA Advisor, Basketball Cheer Coach, Assistant Football Coach and Jr High Football Coach (2).

 

Adjourn:  Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to adjourn board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm  

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                Board Secretary

June 25, 2024

 

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm for a Board Work Session and Special Meeting.  Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms and others not signed in. 

 

Call to Order: President Houk called the work session to order at 6:00 pm.

 

Board Work Session:  The board interviewed companies that would assist the district in the development, planning and construction of some upcoming facility projects.  The board would like to address concerns with the south campus classrooms that are currently in modular buildings, storage and freezer space for the kitchen at the Jr/Sr High and future long term projects that would require a lot of community input.

The four firms that were interviewed, in order of interview, were: Encite Architecture Design, DCI Group, SiteLogiQ and Denovo Construction Solutions. Board recessed after the completion of interviews at 9:01 pm.

Board reconvened at 9:06 pm and asked Andy Heinle, EBF Maintenance Director and Nathan Hinton, member of the EBF Facility Committee to join the discussion.  The board agreed that each company presented well and they felt that any of the companies would have a positive working relationship with the district. The board discussed fee structure for each company as well as if they felt each company would be able to meet the needs for EBF right now and in the future.

 

Adjourn: Vandello moved and Lobberecht seconded to adjourn board work session.  Motion carried unanimously.  Work session adjourned at 10:21 pm.  

 

Call to Order: President Houk called the special board meeting to order at 10:21 pm.  Roll call: Glenn, present; Klyn, present; Vandello, present; Van Mersbergen, present; Judy, present; Lobberecht, present and Houk, present.  Quorum established.

 

Approve Agenda: Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to approve the agenda.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

Action Item-Selection of Firm: Van Mersbergen moved and Vandello seconded to select Encite Architecture Design as the partner for the district on future facility projects.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Adjourn: Glenn moved and Klyn seconded to adjourn special board meeting.  Motion carried unanimously.  Meeting adjourned at 10:24 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                       

Curt Houk                                                        Mary McCrea

Board President                                                 Board Secretary