Postville Board of Education
Organizational Scheduled Meeting, 5:30 PM
Fine Arts Center Lobby
December 11, 2023

Superintendent Knudtson called the organizational meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:44 PM, on Monday, December 11, 2023, with the following members present: Teresa Berg, Travis Koenig, Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, and Larry Schultz. Members absent:

The oath of office was administered to the newly elected members.

Nominations were accepted for Board President. Travis Koenig was presented, with no other nominations; Mr. Koenig was elected unanimously.

Nominations were accepted for Board Vice-President. Greg Lage was presented, with no other nominations; Mr. Lage was elected unanimously.

The oath of office was administered to the newly elected Board President and Vice-President.

President Koenig presided over the remainder of the meeting.

Motion by Meyer, second by Berg, to establish the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center Lobby for regular board meetings. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Schultz, to approve the following appointments. Carried unanimously.
*Board Secretary/Treasurer --Melissa Fettkether
*Allamakee County Conference Board – Lage
*Clayton County Conference Board – Meyer
*Fayette County Conference Board – N/A
*Winneshiek County Conference Board – Berg
*Legislative Network – Koenig
*IASB Delegate Assembly – Meyer
*Audit Review Sub-Committee— Berg and Schultz
*Superintendent Evaluation Sub-Committee—Koenig and Lage

Motion by Berg, second by Meyer, to designate the Postville Herald as the official publication for the district. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Lage, to designate Ahlers & Cooney as legal counsel for the district. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Schultz, to establish the district’s official depositories as Freedom Bank with a depository limit of $4,500,000; Fidelity Bank and Trust with a depository limit of $2,500,000; and Iowa School Joint Investment Trust with a depository limit of $5,000,000. Carried unanimously.

Mr. Knudtson shared information on NICC data and the high school final schedule.

Mrs. Schutte updated the board on teacher conference attendance. The board members were invited to the Culture Around the World event on 12/22/23 from 12:00-1:00 pm, in the Wellness Community Room. Information about a possible combined preschool classroom and upcoming changes to the program.

Crystal Duffy provided an update regarding the Our Community Heart & Soul group and their statements created from data collected via community surveys. The next goal is to create action items for their statements.

Motion by Meyer, second by Berg, to approve the first reading of board policy 401.7-Employee Travel Compensation. Carried unanimously.

The next board meeting will be held on January 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Schultz, second by Berg, to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 P.M. Carried unanimously.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary