Postville Board of Education – Collective Bargaining Session
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
April 10, 2023
President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:32 PM, on Monday April 10, 2023, with the following members present: Travis Koenig, Greg Lage, and Eric Meyer. Members absent: Amy Loera and Larry Schultz.
President Koenig welcomed all visitors.
Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the agenda with additions to the consent agenda and one addition to the agenda (summer project). Carried unanimously.
Remove the basketball coach resignations and hires from the consent agenda.
Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda with addition of elementary summer school hires and one resignation and the removals notes above. Carried unanimously.
- Approve the minutes for March 13, 2023, regular meeting and March 21, 2023, special meeting.
- Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Eric Meyer).
- Approve the hire of Karen Miller/SPED Teachers; Olivia Lansing/Part-Time Summer Custodian; Betty Eberling/Part Time Summer Custodian; Morgan Taake/7-12 Summer School Teacher; Stephanie Osman/7-12 Summer School Teacher; Kris Bigler/7-12 Summer School Teacher; Emily Neal/7-12 Summer School Teacher; Amy Norby/7-12 Summer School Teacher; Sandy Lopez/7-12 Paraprofessional; April McQuade/Sr. Sponsor; Solas Length/Asst HS Soccer Coach; Megan Flaherty/1st Grade Teacher and HS Volleyball Coach; Ashley Olson/Elementary Summer School Coordinator; Shelsea Baker, Tonya Vagts, Tierney Bodley, Kennedy McShane, Stephanie Spain, Meghan Brincks, Amy Russell/Elementary Summer School Teachers; Kristine Streicher, Karen Wilkens, Donna Green, Elizabeth Perez, Dirsa Nunez, Trinna Navarro, Mary Ohloff, Karen Meyer, Chris Trone, Megan Miller/Elementary Summer School Paraprofessional.
- Approve the resignation of Manon Bushman/Elementary Guidance Counselor; Katie Crogan/Asst. Softball Coach; Jennifer Benda/Elementary Paraprofessional; Callie Halverson/1st Grade Teacher.
- N/A-No Donations Received.
- Approve the 2023-2024 contracts for District Transportation Employees.
- Route/Activity Drivers: Kevin Palas, Brian Schutte, Kelly Livingood, Evan Livingood, Terry Grotegut, Glen Lansing
- Special Education Route Drivers: Lisa Davis, Jill Dehning, Angie Lansing, April McQuade, Kristine Streicher
- Substitute Route/Activity Drivers: Ryan Holthaus, Bruce Kleve, Dale Mohs, Dan Ohloff, Jim Zieman
Motion by Meyer to deny the resignations of Aandi Deering/Head Girls’ BB Coach; Eli Nessa/Head Boys’ BB Coach; Kim Kleve/Asst Girls’ BB Coach; and the hirings of Aandi Deering/Head Boys’ BB Coach; Eli Nessa/Asst Boys’ BB Coach; Kim Kleve/Head Girls’ BB Coach. Motion died for lack of a second.
Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to table the basketball positions until a later meeting where the entire board can be present to be a part of the decision. Motion carried.
Mr. Dugger shared information about a law that recently was signed into law. The requirements for teacher leadership funds have been reduced. Administration will continue discussions on how to best utilize the funds for the district.
Mr. Knudtson provided an update on the status of the state testing taking place currently. Thanks to the transportation department for helping with the spring activities.
Mrs. Schutte also shared updates on state testing. FAST testing begins at the end of the month. Kindergarten roundup is scheduled for April 28th. Preschool graduation is scheduled for May 19th.
President Koenig opened the 2023-2024 Budget Hearing at 6:11 PM. The public hearing was closed at 6:16 PM.
Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the 203-2024 budget as published. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve the Master Contract with the Postville Education Association for FY24. $1,000 will be added to the base. The total package increase is 4.06%. The nurse Salary Schedule will be updated to reflect two lanes. The Supplementary Schedule will be updated to include CTSOs and the lanes will be adjusted to .05, .06, .07, and .08. The board will continue to annually approve pay for out of school assignments and the TSS Carryover allowed will be updated to 5% per state law. Carried unanimously.
A presentation was presented by Kristi Turner, Postville Child Care Director, and staff and board members, about the status of childcare in the state of Iowa. Also, they provided information and thoughts on how the district and the daycare might collaborate moving forward for the benefit of both entities.
Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve a parking agreement with Northeast Iowa Community Action for 2023-2026. NE IA Transit will pay the district $200 per month. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve an agreement with Timberline for Medicaid Reimbursement Services for 2023-2026. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve an agreement with Asset Services for a Fixed Asset Inventory Scan Contract in the amount of $6,180. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve an agreement with Software Unlimited for an Electronic Document Management System. There is a one-time fee of $1,550 for setup and an annual fee of $3,790 for maintenance. Carried unanimously.
Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve a quote with Cresco Building Services in the amount of $40, 393, for the installation of new security doors around the district. Carried unanimously.
The board heard from the Student Ambassadors and the National Honor Society regarding the Diversity Celebration scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2023, at 6:30 PM.
The next regular board meeting will be held on May 8, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.
Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 P.M. Carried unanimously.
The board entered an exempt session following the regular meeting for bargaining strategy.
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Travis Koenig, President |
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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary |