Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Regular Board Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2025

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the Eddyville Elementary Library in Eddyville on Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms and others who did not signed in.

Call to Order:

President Houk called the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call: Ed Glenn – present; Eric Klyn – absent; Brianne Batterson – present; Micah Van Mersbergen – present via phone; Tom Judy – present; Tyrone Lobberecht – present; Curt Houk – present. Quorum established.

Public Forum:

No one spoke.

 

Correspondence:

None.

 

Approve Agenda:

Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Reports & Presentations:

Scott Williamson, Superintendent and Lori Hugen, Explore Academy Administrator, presented their reports to the board. Kayeleigh Rook introduced herself to the board as the new Blakesburg Elementary Principal.  Board reports from the Jr/Sr High Building principal, Curriculum Director and Director of Special Services were submitted but not read aloud.

 

Consent Items:

Glenn moved, and Judy seconded, to approve consent items 6a through 6c(v): minutes from June 16, 2025; account balances as of June 30, 2025; July bills list; and the following board policies: 206 – Term of Office of Board Members, 207 – Board Vacancies, 208 – Meetings of the Board of Directors, 209 – Notice of Meetings, and 210 – Quorum. Motion carried unanimously. Judy moved, and Glenn seconded, to approve 6c(vi): first reading of board policy 564 – Cell Phone Policy. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel:

Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the following hires: Kayeleigh Rook (Blakesburg Elementary Principal), Damion Dover (Special Education Teacher, Jr/Sr High), Alisha Whennen-Zwer (Explore Academy Teacher), Margaret Eastlick (Paraeducator, Eddyville Elementary), Staci Consbrock (Elementary Counselor), Donald Denham (Custodian), Rusty Zook (Bus Driver), Zoey Nichols (Part-Time Paraeducator, Eddyville Elementary), Paige Ver Steegh (Daycare Director), Michael Pilcher (Head Boys Track), Gladys Genskow (Head Girls Track), Ryan Jackson (Assistant Boys Track), Whitley Alexander (Assistant Girls Track), Kiera MacPherson (Jr High Track), Hannah Koellner (Jr High Track), Helen Koffman-Stout (Jr High Track), and Kylie Batterson (Volunteer Girls Track). Motion carried unanimously. Judy moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to accept the resignation of Tammy Davis, Blakesburg Elementary Principal. Motion carried unanimously.
 

 

Action Items:

• Judy moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve the following contracts and agreements: Student Teaching Agreement with William Penn University (2025–2030), MFA Oil Propane Contract (Sept. 2025–April 2026), 2025–26 Service Agreement with Employee Benefit Systems, 2025–26 Agreement for Teach to Heal Resource Access & Implementation, LEA Agreement with the Iowa Department of Human Services, Division of Medical Services, 2025–26 IHCC Contract for Educational Services, and 2025–26 Teaching Agreement with Iowa State University. Motion carried unanimously.
• Judy moved and Lobberecht seconded to approve the open enrollment request that required board approval.  Small discussion held.  Motion carried unanimously.          
• Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve a resident district transfer request. Small discussion held. Motion failed due to lack of four affirmative votes. Vote: Lobberecht – yes; Judy – yes; Glenn – yes; Batterson – no; Van Mersbergen – no; Houk – no.
• Judy moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve a $10.00 increase in the daily substitute teacher rate. Motion carried unanimously.
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Judy seconded, to approve the following 2025–26 fees: Student Breakfast – $2.70, Elementary Student Lunch – $3.90, Jr/Sr High Student Lunch – $4.10, Adult Breakfast – $3.65, Adult Lunch – $5.85, Milk – $0.70, Football Admission – $7.00, 3-Year-Old Full-Time Preschool – $800/month for 9 months, 3-Year-Old Half-Time Preschool – $400/month for 9 months, and 4-Year-Old Afternoon Preschool – $340/month for 9 months. Motion carried unanimously.
• Glenn moved and Batterson seconded to approve the 2025-26 Certified and Classified Staff handbooks.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded to approve the 2025-26 Jr/Sr High Student Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
• Judy moved, and Glenn seconded to approve the 2025-26 Elementary Student Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.  
• Judy moved, and Lobberecht seconded to approve the 2025-26 Preschool Handbook.  Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Items:
Capital Projects: Superintendent Williamson reported that the street project is still on schedule and expected to be completed before the new school year. However, the kitchen storage room project is behind schedule, requiring the district to rent a freezer and cooler temporarily.
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025, at the District Office in Eddyville.
The board reviewed open enrollments. Current open positions include: Jr. High Interventionist (Jr/Sr High), Building Secretary (Eddyville Elementary), Special Education Teacher (Jr/Sr High), 6th Grade Teacher (Fremont Elementary), Mechanic (Vehicle Maintenance Department), Regular Route Driver, Daycare Associate, and Substitutes (all positions). Coaching/supplemental positions include: 9th Grade Baseball Coach, Wrestling Cheer Coach, Volleyball Assistant Coach, 9th Grade Volleyball Coach, Jr. High Boys Basketball Coach (2), Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Basketball Cheer Coach, Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach, and Boys & Girls Golf Coach.
Glenn requested that the board discuss open enrollment in a future meeting. A work session on enrollment and class sizes will be scheduled, with the date to be determined.

 

 

Adjournment:
Glenn moved, and Judy seconded, to adjourn the board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

 

 

______________________________                

Curt Houk
Board President

 

 

______________________________

Mary McCrea
Board Secretary

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
August 18, 2025

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office in Eddyville on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Jonathan Edge, Deserae Sanders, Ann Ohms, Nick Batterson, and others who did not sign in.

Call to Order:
President Houk called the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call: Ed Glenn – present; Eric Klyn – present; Brianne Batterson – present; Micah Van Mersbergen – present; Tom Judy – present; Tyrone Lobberecht – present; Curt Houk – present. Quorum established.

Public Forum:
Jonathan Edge spoke regarding open enrollment and building selection.

Correspondence:
None.

Approve Agenda:
Glenn moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports & Presentations:
April Glosser, Curriculum Director; Scott Williamson, Superintendent; and Jordan Buell, Jr/Sr High Principal, presented their reports to the board. Reports from the elementary building principals and the Director of Special Services were submitted but not read aloud.

Consent Items:
Glenn moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve consent items 6a through 6c(vi): minutes from July 21, 2025; account balances as of July 31, 2025; August bills list; and the following board policies: 211 – Agenda and Order of Regular Meeting Business; 212 – Public Participation in Board Meetings; 213 – Board Minutes and Records; 214 – Complaints; 215 – Conflict of Interest; and the second reading of board policy 564 – Use of Personal Electronic Devices. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel:
Judy moved, and Glenn seconded, to approve the following hires: Samuel Bahler, 5th/6th Grade Teacher at Fremont Elementary; Sandra Clayton, Eddyville Elementary Secretary; Clayton Osterloh, Mechanic for the Vehicle Maintenance Department; Nathan Smith, ELL Teacher; Kathryn Gutch, Special Education Teacher at Jr/Sr High (starting in December); and Zoey Nichols, Para Educator at Jr/Sr High. Motion carried unanimously. There were no resignations.

Action Items:

• Van Mersbergen moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve the following contracts and agreements: Balance Autism Agreement (August 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025); Shred-It for monthly shredding services; and K Repair, bus maintenance services for August and September 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Glenn seconded, to approve the Engagement Letter with Piper Sandler & Co. for Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
• Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the Board Resolution for $4,080,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; Houk – yes. Motion carried unanimously.
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Judy seconded, to approve the Board Resolution directing the sale of $4,080,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025. Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; Houk – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion Items:
Capital Projects: Superintendent Williamson updated the board on parking and road closures for the beginning of the school year.

A special board meeting will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office to authorize issuance of the bonds.

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at the District Office in Eddyville.

A committee for building selection was created, with Glenn, Batterson, and Van Mersbergen appointed. President Houk appointed Van Mersbergen as chair. The committee will review current open enrollment guidelines and building placement procedures.

The board reviewed open enrollments. Glenn requested that the board revisit and discuss current open enrollment procedures and guidelines, he would like to see some flexibility for certain situations. The committee agreed to meet at the conclusion of this meeting.

Current open positions include: Junior High Interventionist at the Jr/Sr High; Custodian (Evening Shift) at the Jr/Sr High; Regular Route Driver; Daycare Associate; and Substitutes for all positions. Coaching/supplemental positions include: 9th Grade Baseball Coach; Wrestling Cheer Coach; Volleyball Assistant Coach; 9th Grade Volleyball Coach; Jr. High Boys Basketball Coaches (2); Assistant Girls Basketball Coach; Basketball Cheer Coach; Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach; and Boys & Girls Golf Coach.

Adjournment:
Batterson moved, and Klyn seconded, to adjourn the board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

 

 

______________________________                

Curt Houk
Board President

 

 

______________________________

Mary McCrea
Board Secretary

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Special Board Meeting Minutes
September 3, 2025

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office in Eddyville on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for a special board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Ann Ohms, Lily Olivas, and others who did not sign in.

Call to Order

President Houk called the special meeting of the EBF Board of Directors to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call: Ed Glenn – present; Eric Klyn – present; Brianne Batterson – present; Micah Van Mersbergen – present; Tom Judy – present; Tyrone Lobberecht – present; Curt Houk – present.
Quorum established.

Approve Agenda

Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to amend and approve the agenda. Agenda item 4b(ii) was deleted. Motion carried unanimously.

Action Items

$4,080,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2025

• Judy moved, and Glenn seconded, to approve the Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar & Transfer Agent; Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar & Transfer Agent Agreement; and Authorizing the Execution of Same.
  Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; Houk – yes. Motion carried unanimously.
• Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate.
  Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; Houk – yes. Motion carried unanimously.
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.
  Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; Houk – yes. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel

• Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the hiring of Damion Dover as Assistant Volleyball Coach. Motion carried unanimously.
• Judy moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to accept the resignation of Jaimie Votrobek, Behavior Interventionist at Explore Academy. Motion carried unanimously.

Agreements & Contracts

• Glenn moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve the Infinite Campus Support Agreement with Grant Wood AEA. Motion carried unanimously.
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the renewal of the myPerspectives ELA Curriculum for two years in the amount of $24,741.00. Motion carried unanimously.
• Judy moved, and Glenn seconded, to approve the 2025–26 Shared Human Resources Agreement with Oskaloosa Community School District. Motion carried unanimously.

Open Enrollment

• Glenn moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve an open enrollment out request submitted after the March 1 cutoff date. Motion carried unanimously.

Adjournment

Van Mersbergen moved, and Glenn seconded, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

 

______________________________
Curt Houk, Board President

______________________________
Mary McCrea, Board Secretary

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2025

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office in Eddyville on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for a regular board meeting. Visitors in attendance: Melissa Appel, Ann Ohms, and others who did not sign in.

Call to Order: President Houk called the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors to order at 6:00 p.m. Roll call: Ed Glenn – present; Eric Klyn – present; Brianne Batterson – present; Micah Van Mersbergen – present; Tom Judy – present; Tyrone Lobberecht – present; Curt Houk – present. Quorum established.

Public Forum: Melissa Appel spoke on FFA redistricting, noting Agri Power is now in the South-Central District.

Correspondence: None.

Approve Agenda: Lobberecht moved, Glenn seconded, to amend and approve the agenda, removing 8b) the hard surface plan (to be addressed in October). Motion carried unanimously

Reports & Presentations: Scott Williamson, Superintendent, Jordan Buell, Jr/Sr High Principal, and Jil Nelson, Elementary Principal presented their reports to the board. Reports from the Curriculum Director and the Director of Special Services were submitted but not read aloud.

Consent Items: Glenn moved, and Van Mersbergen seconded, to approve consent items 6a through 6c(vi)(3): minutes from August 18, 2025; account balances as of August 31, 2025; September bills list; and the following board policies: 216 – Code of Ethics of the Board; 217 – Board Member Liability; 218 – President of the Board; 219 – Vice President of the Board; 220 – Secretary-Treasurer; second readings of 709A – Sale of Bonds-Post Issuance; 709B – Sale of Bonds-Disclosure Policy and 732 – Debt Management. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Judy moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve the following hires: Carson Genskow – Assistant Volleyball Coach, Preston Howrey – Jr/Sr High Paraeducator and the following volunteers: Makynna Beinhart – Football Cheerleading, Preston Strassuer, Rob Pilcher, Adam Bahr, Jennifer Van Zante, Ashley Glosser, Kaci Poe, Regina Hoy, Katie Smith, Bryce Dalbey, Tyler Shelquist, Todd Stuart and Slyvia Brown – all for archery. Motion carried unanimously. There were no resignations.

Action Items:

• There were no contracts or agreements.
• Judy moved, and Batterson seconded to approve the out of state trip for the Agri Power FFA students to attend the national convention in Indianapolis, Indiana from October 28, 2025 to October 30, 2025.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Glenn moved, and Batterson seconded to approve the out of state trip for the band and music students to travel to Branson, Missouri from April 30, 2026 to May 3, 2026. Motion carried unanimously. 
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Lobberecht seconded to approve the following bills to be paid with the SAVE Bond proceeds that should be received by September 17, 2025: CCI request for payment #3 ($486,243.89), CCI Preconstruction Fee ($7,000.00), Encite Invoice #4 ($9,000.00), Leffler Invoice ($30,318.00) and Polar Leasing Invoice ($3,296.00).  Motion carried unanimously. 

Discussion Items:
Superintendent Williamson updated the board on construction projects, with the nutrition area expected to be completed by Sept. 24 and parking expansion under review. The next meeting will be Oct. 20, 2025, followed by a board work session.  Board members were asked if anyone was interested in becoming the district’s board delegate for the November 19th IASBO Delegate Assembly and Annual Meeting.  There is a mandatory training for newly elected and appointed board members being hosted by Ahlers & Cooney on October 3, 2025.  Board members that said they could make the meeting were Glenn, Batterson, Judy and Lobberecht.  Open enrollments were reviewed. Current open positions: Behavior Interventionist at Explore Academy, Custodian (Evening Shift) at the Jr/Sr High; Regular Route Driver; Daycare Associate; and Substitutes for all positions. Coaching/supplemental positions: 9th Grade Baseball Coach; Wrestling Cheer Coach; Jr. High Boys Basketball Coaches (2); Assistant Girls Basketball Coach; Basketball Cheer Coach; Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach; and Boys & Girls Golf Coach.

Adjournment:
Glenn moved, and Van Mersbergen seconded, to adjourn the board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

 

 

______________________________                

Curt Houk
Board President

 

 

______________________________

Mary McCrea
Board Secretary

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District
Regular Board Meeting and Work Session Minutes
October 20, 2025

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District Board of Directors met at the District Office in Eddyville on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. for a regular board meeting followed by a board work session. Visitors in attendance: Jessica Nollen, Paige Ver Steegh, and others who did not sign in.

Call to Order: President Houk called the meeting of the EBF Board of Directors to order at 5:00 p.m. Roll call: Ed Glenn – present; Eric Klyn – present; Brianne Batterson – present; Micah Van Mersbergen – present; Tom Judy – present; Tyrone Lobberecht – present; Curt Houk – present. Quorum established.

Public Forum:

Correspondence: None.

Approve Agenda: Lobberecht moved, Glenn seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

Reports & Presentations: Superintendent Williamson, Jr/Sr High Principal, Jordan Buell, and Blakesburg Elementary Principal, Kayeleigh Rook, presented their reports to the board. Reports from the Curriculum Director and the Director of Special Services were submitted but not read aloud.

Consent Items: Van Mersbergen moved, and Glenn seconded, to approve consent items 6a through 6c(v): minutes from September 3, 2025, and September 15, 2025; account balances as of September 30, 2025; October bills list; and the following board policies: 221 – Legal Counsel; 222 – Board Committees; 223 – Ad Hoc Committees; 224 – Board Responsibility for Policy Development, Revision and Dissemination; and 225 – Suspension of Policy.  Motion carried unanimously.  Van Mersbergen moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve the first reading of revised 411 – Abuse of Students by District Employee. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel: Glenn moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve the following hires: Shannon Rabotski – Behavior Interventionist; Brian McDanel – Night Custodian at the Jr/Sr High; Mike Haywood – Assistant Girls Basketball; Carson Genskow – Assistant Boys Basketball; Curt Johnston – Jr High Boys Basketball; Damion Dover – Jr High Boys Basketball; Chelsea Smith – Assistant Girls Wrestling; Holly Bogatzke – Wrestling Cheer; Rick Scott – Head Baseball; Tony Fenton – Head Softball; Madysen Wade – Assistant Softball; Kylie Batterson – 9th Grade Softball; Megan Lehman – Jr High Softball; Angie Koebke – Home Work Help; Kristen Birchard – Homework Help; Amie Adams – Rocket Boost; Tammy Walker – Rocket Boost; Patricia Ver Ellen – Rocket Boost; Samual Bahler – Rocket Boost; Traci Scott – Director of Spring Play; and volunteers approved: Ashlyn Sheets – Softball and Brad Fisher – Baseball.  Motion carried unanimously. Judy moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the following resignations: Vicki Gardner, 3rd Grade Teacher at Blakesburg Elementary at the conclusion of the 2025-26 school year and Paul Wilson, Custodian at Blakesburg Elementary as of January 13, 2026.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Action Items:

• Van Mersbergen moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve the tuition reimbursement contract for Damion Dover to get his Strat II Endorsement. Motion carried unanimously. 
• Judy moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve the payment for services rendered to KDTI Productions in the amount of $7,200.00.  Details are still being worked out on a contract for future media plans.  Motion carried unanimously.
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Glenn seconded, to approve the Exhibits for SBRC Review.  Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; and Houk – yes.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to authorize the District Administration making the request to the SBRC for the reduction of unauthorized spending authority in the amount of $909,490.58.  Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; and Houk – yes.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Van Mersbergen moved, and Lobberecht seconded, the SBRC Request for Supplemental Allowable Growth for the Special Education deficit in the amount of $249,129.42. Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; and Houk – yes.  Motion carried unanimously.    
• Lobberecht moved, and Judy seconded, to approve the SBRC Request for Supplemental Allowable Growth for the EL Excess Cost in the amount of $10,000.00. Roll call vote: Glenn – yes; Klyn – yes; Batterson – yes; Van Mersbergen – yes; Judy – yes; Lobberecht – yes; and Houk – yes.  Motion carried unanimously.   
• Judy moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve the Hard Surface Plan for 2025-2026.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Glenn moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to approve the EBF Lau Plan for 2025-26.  Motion carried unanimously.
• Judy moved, and Van Mersbergen seconded, to approve the Kettle Purchase for the Jr/Sr High Kitchen in the amount of $28,960.00.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Judy moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve the out of state travel request for Agri-Power FFA to attend meat judging contests in Illinois on January 24, 2026, January 31, 2026, February 7, 2026 and February 14, 2026 if any students choose to attend.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Glenn moved, and Batterson seconded, to approve the addition of a junior high girl wrestling coach position.  Motion carried unanimously. 
• Glenn moved, and Klyn seconded, to approve the waiver request of the 90-day eligibility for Brett Johnson when he returns to his home district of Moravia.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Discussion Items:
Superintendent Williamson updated the board on construction projects stating that walls are now going up.  He also discussed plans to create a sidewalk to the football gate.  The handicap ramp was also moved from the grass to the cement pad to make it more easily accessible.  Due to the election results requiring a second canvassing, the November board meeting will be Monday, November 24, 2025. Board members were informed that the Open Meetings & Public Records Training requirement is for newly elected or appointed board members that current board members are not required to take the training.  Incumbent board members, if elected, are also not required to take this training.  Open enrollments were reviewed. Current open positions: Mental Health Counselor for Blakesburg/Fremont Elementaries, an anticipated Para Educator at Eddyville Elementary, Regular Route Driver; Daycare Associate; and Substitutes for all positions. Coaching/supplemental positions: 9th Grade Baseball Coach; Assistant Baseball Coach; Boys & Girls Golf Coach; Junior High Softball Coach and 2-Junior High Baseball Coaches.

Adjournment:
Van Mersbergen moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to adjourn the board meeting. Motion carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

Board took a small break before the Board Work Session.

Call to Order: President Houk called the work session of the EBF Board of Directors to order at 6:04 p.m. Roll call: Ed Glenn – present; Eric Klyn – present; Brianne Batterson – present; Micah Van Mersbergen – present; Tom Judy – present; Tyrone Lobberecht – present; Curt Houk – present. Quorum established.

 

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

Daycare 28E Agreement: Superintendent Williamson gave an update on where the daycare parent advisory board was on the steps to becoming a privatized daycare under a 501(c)(3).  Mr. Bunch, one of the parents on the advisory board, was in attendance and was able to answer any questions that board members might have had.  The basic plan for the 28E Agreement would be for the school to charge rent to the group, but that maintenance and upkeep to the building would still be the responsibility of the school district. Mr. Bunch stated that the daycare was currently on track to meet the December 31st end date for school’s responsibility for the daycare. 

Open Enrollment Management Guidelines: Board reviewed the current OE Management Guidelines and discussed updates and changes that might need to be made.  What is the number of students in each grade before we decide to close a grade to open enrollments.  At the Jr/Sr High, it would be better to cap per section vs grades (7th & 8th totals combined, 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th totals combined). Board would like to see conversations begin on multiple solutions to multiple factors, how we are financially, what our facilities are like, etc. Board member Glenn left the meeting at 6:30 p.m.  Board also noted that these will be tough decisions because the board would like to make everyone happy, but we know that we won’t be able to make everyone happy. The board also recognized that any decision would be a significant emotional event and would like to make sure that decisions made would not need to be changed in a year or two.  The board also would like to make sure we address issues such as someone moving mid-year and how the district handles that. 

Survey Results: (Resident Students, Open Enrolled Students & Early Childhood Census) From the survey results, the board felt that it was nice to see that with most of the responses, families are happy where the building their students are attending. Future enrollment is hard to predict, but for the district, enrollment projections are typically within 5 students of estimates from preschool class size to kindergarten class size the following year.    

Adjournment:
Van Mersbergen moved, and Lobberecht seconded, to adjourn the work session. Motion carried unanimously. The work session adjourned at 6:47 p.m.

 

 

 

 

______________________________                

Curt Houk
Board President

 

 

______________________________

Mary McCrea
Board Secretary