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
