Focus Group - Agenda - 2026.09.14

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District

Focus Group Committee

September 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM

District Office, 222 Walnut Street, Eddyville

1. Welcome
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Review
4. Purpose: Provide recommendations for the EBF PK-12 structure regarding education, extracurricular and co-curricular activities, and administration.  The structure review is due to declining enrollment’s direct effect on the reduction of EBF financial resources.
   
   1. Discussion
5. Operating Procedures & Ethics
   
   1. Professionalism in conversation
   2. Expanded discussion Procedures & Ethics
6. Superintendent Information
   
   1. Baxter Community School District
      
      1. Discontinued their 28E Agreement with Collins-Maxwell
         1. News Article from Ames Tribune
         2. Internet search information document
   2. Blakesburg Building and Land
      
      1. The Building Deed from Wapello County Recorder does not mention a Trust existing.
         1. Mr. Jon Cook: I spoke to Mr. Cook by phone.  He believes the statement was a handshake between his grandfather and the town of Blakesburg.  No real paper trail at this time.  More to the story that can be shared verbally
      2. The Baseball Field Deed
   3. Create draft recommendations and timelines for the EBF Board of Directors.
      
      1. Draft recommendations and timelines.
         1. Information provided to the Focus Group
         2. Recommendations discussed by the Focus Group
7. Adjourn