Board Meeting Minutes For January 8, 2024

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Postville Board of Education
Regular Meeting, 5:30 PM
Fine Arts Center Lobby
January 8, 2024

President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, January 8, 2024, with the following members present: Teresa Berg, Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, and Larry Schultz. Members absent: N/A.

President Koenig welcomed and received visitors.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Berg, second by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.

  1. Approve the minutes for the organization and annual meetings held on December 11, 2023.
  2. Approve the invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Greg Lage).
  3. Approve the hire of Kristine Streicher and Marnie Burns/7-12 Migrant Tutors.
  4. N/A-No Resignations.
  5. N/A-No Transfers.
  6. Accept the donations from Goodfellas Riding Club, $500-Nurse Supplies, $500-Tutoring.
  7. Approve one student open enrollment request out to South Winneshiek.
  8. Approve two early graduation requests from the Rise Academy Learning Center.
  9. N/A-No Volunteers.
  10. Approve fundraiser requests as presented. (Thespian Bake Sale, FBLA Movie Night, Sr. Class Chili Supper)

Mr. Knudtson provided updates on small facility updates. Information on the court ruling related to Senate File 496 was shared. Changes are being made to the staffing of the preschool programming, with some classrooms being combined.

The second semester started on 1/8/24. Scheduling and staffing assignments were adjusted as needed. Activities are back in force. The district still has a full-time ESL position available.

Mrs. Schutte shared information about the Cultures Around the World Event that took place in December along with Information about the PD offered in January. FAST Testing began in elementary.

Information was shared about the 2024 Legislative Session. Things that could affect school districts include reducing AEA roles in the state, At-Risk/Drop Out Prevention Funding, Teacher Base Salary minimums, past tax reductions, education saving accounts, and teacher quality program funding.

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

Motion by Berg, second by Lage, to approve Hacker Nelson as the auditor for FY24, FY25, and FY26. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve the resolution to request the Modified Supplemental and Supplemental Aid for the 2024-2025 Dropout Prevention Program, in the amount of $289,099. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Berg, second by Lage, to approve the 28E agreement with Decorah CSD to establish a consortium for services at the Crossroads Center. Carried unanimously.

The next board meeting will be held on February 12, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to adjourn the meeting at 6:12 P.M. Carried unanimously.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Work Session Minutes For January 8, 2024

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Postville Board of Education Meeting
Work Session – 6:00 PM
(or immediately following regular board meeting)
Fine Arts Lobby
January 8, 2024

The work session of the Postville Board of Education started at 6:12 PM, on Monday, January 8, 2024, with the following members present: Teresa Berg, Travis Koenig, Greg Lage, and Eric Meyer. Members absent: Larry Schultz.

Instructions were provided for accessing the SIMBLI application and accessing future board meeting packets and information, in addition to board policies.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 P.M. Carried unanimously.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Organizational Scheduled Meeting Minutes For December 11, 2023

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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.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Annual Meeting Minutes For December 11, 2023

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Postville Board of Education
Annual Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Center Lobby
December 11, 2023

President Koenig called the annual meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, December 11, 2023, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, Amy Loera, and Larry Schultz. Members absent: N/A.

President Koenig welcomed and received visitors.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda with one addition. Carried unanimously.

  1. Approve the minutes for the November 13, 2023, regular meeting.
  2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Larry Schultz).
  3. Approve the hire of Sean Duffy/HS Volleyball Coach (FY25); Tylen Burrow/Winter Weight Room Supervisor; Alex Sanchez/Head HS Girls Soccer.
  4. Approve the resignation of Maria Leitz/K-3 At Risk; Savannah Green/Elementary Para.
  5. N/A-No Transfers.
  6. N/A – No donations or gifts received.
  7. N/A - No student open enrollment requests.
  8. N/A - No early graduation requests.
  9. N/A – No additional Volunteer coaches.
  10. Approve fundraiser requests as presented.
  11. Approve the election results as provided by the Allamakee County Auditor.
  12. Approve SPED 28E agreements.

Mr. Knudtson shared information about Simbli, a software that will be utilized for board meetings and policies moving forward.

The annual fund balance and cash balance reports for FY2023 were provided to the board.

Mr. Knudtson officially thanked Amy Loera for her four years of service as Postville Board member.

Motion by Schultz, second by Loera, to approve the second reading of board policies 701.5R1 Fiscal Management, 05.3R1 Objection to Instructional/Library Material, 503.2 Expulsion, 503.1R1 Student Conduct/Regulation, 503.1 Student Conduct, 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity,503.8 Threats/Incidents of Violence. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve the Safety Grant Fencing Bid with D&N Fencing for the amount of $67,677. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to approve the Safety Grant Camera bids for the Elementary, WRC, and Preschool buildings with ITC for the amounts of $58,488, $48,894, and $39,422 respectively. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve the resolution to direct our district to submit this request to the school budget review committee for one-time funding (awarded in the current year) for increased certified enrollment for the dollar amount of $490,167. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve the resolution to direct our district to submit this request to the school budget review committee for all modified supplemental amounts to which the district is entitled, estimated to be $97,728 for ELL beyond 5 years funded by the formula. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Meyer, to adjourn the meeting at 5:43 P.M. Carried unanimously.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Meeting Minutes For November 13, 2023

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Postville Board of Education
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Center Lobby
November 13, 2023

President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, November 13, 2023, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Amy Loera, and Eric Meyer. Members absent: Larry Schultz.

President Koenig welcomed and received visitors.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the consent agenda with one addition (additional volunteer). Carried unanimously.

  1. Approve the minutes for the October 9, 2023, regular meeting.
  2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Greg Lage).
  3. Approve the hire of Mathew Novotny/HS Girls Asst Basketball Coach; Zach Corsbie/Asst Secondary Principal and 9-12 AD (effective 1/4/24).
  4. Approve the resignation of Bryan Mueller/Weightroom Supervisor; Zach Corsbie/Head HS Volleyball Coach.
  5. N/A-No Transfers.
  6. N/A – No donations or gifts received.
  7. Approve one student open enrollment request out to Clayton Ridge Virtual Academy.
  8. Approve one additional early graduation request as presented.
  9. Approve Brayden Lenth/Volunteer HS Girls and Boys Basketball Coach; Sarah Sanderson/Volunteer Girls BB Coach.
  10. Approve fundraiser requests as presented.

Mr. Knudtson provided information about the achievement data and the school improvement report. The Jr./Sr. High School and Elementary received both Acceptable performance ratings. The trendline for ISASP proficiency is continuing to show growth (over the last three years). The district-wide focus items are writing, for all content areas in PK-12th grades, and mathematics. A new math curriculum is being reviewed with a planned implementation for the 2024-2025 school year.

The certified enrollment report shows an increase of 51.7in students. There are 748 students in seats.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the first reading of board policies 701.5R1 Fiscal Management, 605.3R1 Objection to Instructional/Library Material, 503.2 Expulsion, 503.1R1 Student Conduct/Regulation, 503.1 Student Conduct, 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity,503.8 Threats/Incidents of Violence. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the HS Girls Soccer program beginning the spring of 2024 (JV only in 2024). Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve Michael Haluska, as a board member representing Director District 2, on the Keystone AEA Board of Directors. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve 28E SPED Agreements, for tuition in and open enrolled in students, with the NFV, South Winneshiek, and Decorah School Districts. Carried unanimously.

The next board meeting will be held on December 11, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 P.M. Carried unanimously.

A facility walk-through was conducted after the board meeting.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Meeting Minutes For October 9, 2023

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Postville Board of Education
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
RISE Academy
October 9, 2023

President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, October 9, 2023, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Amy Loera, and Larry Schultz. Members absent: Eric Meyer.

President Koenig welcomed and received visitors.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the agenda with four additions. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Loera, to approve the consent agenda with three updates. Carried unanimously.

  1. Approve the minutes for the September 11, 2023, regular meeting.
  2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Amy Loera).
  3. Approve the hire of Edelwvin Lopez/Elementary FT Para; Todd Neal/Asst JH-HS Wrestling Coach; Casey Johnson/Asst. HS Girls Basketball Coach (upon completion of coaching certificate).
  4. N/A-No Resignations.
  5. N/A-No Transfers.
  6. Approve the donation from Svitlana Galchenko (Norplex), $100, for field trip costs.
  7. Approve one student open enrollment request out to Oelwein online school and one student open enrollment in request from Allamakee.
  8. Approve early graduation requests as presented.
  9. Approve Braden Lenth/Volunteer HS Girls/Boys Basketball Coach.
  10. Approve fundraiser requests as presented.

Mr. Knudtson offered congratulations to Melissa Fettkether on her election to the ASBO International Board of Directors. He shared that certified enrollment will be finalized on Friday, 10/13. A community meeting for the daycare will be held on October 19th, Mr. Knudtson will be representing the district. Scheduling challenges exist and are being addressed for the Jr./Sr. High with the number of newcomers entering the system. Fall sports are winding down. A week 9 football game, October 20th, has been added to the schedule and will be played at Wartburg College.

Ms. Norby provided a presentation about the RISE Academy Program. The Alternative Program has been structured to address many different student needs. Two sessions occur each day. The Odysseyware Platform is currently being utilized but will be changed to Edgenuity will be used starting in 2nd semester.

Mr. Knudtson asked the board to provide direction on how to proceed for the property that was purchased on Tilden St. A bid for laying rock is being sought for parking. Consider a new electronic sign for advertising school activities.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve hiring for two additional positions: one 7-12 /1.0 ESL Teacher, and a 7-12 Asst. Principal/9-12 Activities Director. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the 2nd reading of board policy 507.9 Wellness Policy and 804.5 Stock Prescription Medication Supply. Carried unanimously.

The board appointed Amy Loera as the 2024 Delegate for the IASB Assembly taking place on November 14, 2023. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Schultz, to approve a nursing contract with Universal Pediatrics for a preschool student. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be on November 13, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby. An optional facilities walk-through will follow the meeting.

Motion by Schultz, second by Lage, to adjourn the meeting at 6:04 P.M. Carried unanimously.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Meeting Minutes For September 11, 2023

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Postville Board of Education
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
September 11, 2023

President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:31 PM, on Monday, September 11, 2023, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Eric Meyer (by phone), Larry Schultz. Members absent: Amy Loera.

President Koenig welcomed and received visitors.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Lage, to approve the consent agenda with two additional updates. Carried unanimously.

  1. Approve the minutes for the August 14, 2023, regular meeting.
  2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Eric Meyer).
  3. Approve the hire of Dianna Kalish/Elem PS Para; Sabrina Olson/Elem PS Para; Emily Neal, Emma Treloar, Susie Mueller, Kathy Ohloff, Aleya Grimes, Amy Norby/JH-Sr High Tutor; Lindsay Schultz, Morga Taake/JH Student Council Co-Sponsors; Bobby Schultz/Head JH Girls Wrestling Coach; Zach Corsbie/Head Volleyball Coach.
  4. N/A-No Resignations.
  5. Approve the transfer of Tylen Burrow from Head JH Wrestling Coach to Asst HS Girls Wrestling Coach.
  6. Approve the donation from Goodfellas Riding Club for family events.
  7. Approve one student open enrollment request out to MFL MarMac.
  8. Approve early graduation requests as presented.
  9. Approve staff lane changes as presented.
  10. N/A-No volunteer approvals.

Mr. Knudtson shared that Homecoming is next week, September 18th – 22nd.

Mrs. Schutte provided information on elementary attendance protocols and procedures.

On September 25th, Mr. Knudtson will meet with the NE IA Wellness Director and Ted Jacobsen, about creating an updated agreement between the center and district. Information was provided to the board sharing Mr. Knudtson’s vision for moving forward with the district.

The board will perform a facilities walk-through on November 13th following the regular board meeting.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to approve a resolution for the 2023 Allamakee County, Iowa Multi-Jurisdiction Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Lage, to approve the 1st reading of board policy 507.9 Wellness Policy and 804.5 Stock Prescription Medication Supply. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to approve the updated Postville Community School District Flex Spending Plan. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Lage, to approve a resolution to approve the application to the SBRC for the maximum modified allowable growth and supplemental state aid for the negative special education balance in the amount of -$342,358.02. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be on October 9, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Postville Rise Academy Alternative Learning Center.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 P.M. Carried unanimously.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Meeting Minutes For August 14, 2023

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Postville Board of Education
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:45 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
August 14, 2023

President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:45 PM, on Mondy August 14, 2023, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Amy Loera, Eric Meyer. Members absent: Larry Schultz.

President Koenig welcomed and received visitors.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda with two additional open enrollment requests. Carried unanimously.

  1. Approve the minutes for July 24, 2023, regular meeting.
  2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Travis Koenig).
  3. Approve the hire Denise Imoehl/Food Service; Shelly Tafolla/FT Custodian; Kyle Brock/Custodian; Consuelo Rodriquez/7-12 Para; Hannah Hageman/Elementary Para.
  4. Approve the resignation of Sandy Lope/7-12 ESL Para; Jill Dehning/Custodian.
  5. N/A-no Transfers.
  6. Approve the donations from Salem United Church of Christ/ Family Events.
  7. Approve student open enrollment request in from South Winn, two requests out to Central, one request out to NFV, two requests in from NFV.
  8. Approve district appointments as Title I Coordinator/Brendan Knudtson, Equity Coordinator/Brendan Knudtson, Title IX Coordinator/Brendan Knudtson, 504 Coordinators/Jenny Schutte, Special Education Co-Directors/Jenny Schutte and Brendan Knudtson, Bully/Harassment Investigators/Jenny Schutte and Brendan Knudtson, Affirmative Action Coordinator/Brendan Knudtson, Level I Investigators/Jenny Schutte, Level I Alternate Investigator/Brendan Knudtson, Level II Investigator/Postville Police Department, Homeless Liaison/Denise Mauss, Teacher Quality Committee Administrator/Brendan Knudtson, School Improvement Advisory Chairperson/Brendan Knudtson, English Learner Coordinators/Jenny Schutte, Food and Fitness Administrator/Jenny Schutte, Asbestos Management Coordinator/Glen Lansing.
  9. Approve Randy Johnson as a Jr/Sr High Band Volunteer.

Mr. Knudtson indicated that the tree removal from campus is going well. Concrete pumping repair will be taking place in August on campus. Five new certified staff members started on 8/14/23.

Mr. Knudtson shared information regarding Board Policy 104 Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment and regarding Therapy Dogs in the district and district procedures.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to approve the 2023-2024 School year handbooks. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the 2023-2024 concurrent enrollment contract with NE Iowa Community College and the 2023-2024 Northeast Iowa health Occupations Academy Contract. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the 2023-2024 Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation food program. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve the sale of various obsolete equipment which will be advertised. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve moving forward with the purchase of three lots on West Tilden for $90,000. Carried unanimously.

Action on board policy 804.5 was tabled for a future meeting.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the second reading of updated board policies 104, 104.R1, 213, 402.2, 402.5, 408.1, 503.7, 503.7E1, 503.7E2, 505.4, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 507.2E2, 507.2E3, 507.2E4, 601.1, 603.5, 605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E5, 605.5, 605.7R1, 607.2, 607.2R1, and 804.5E1. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be September 11, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 P.M. Carried unanimously.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Closed Session Board Meeting Minutes For August 14, 2023

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Postville Board of Education Meeting
Closed Session at 5:30 P.M.
Postville Fine Arts Lobby
August 14, 2023

The board moved into closed session at 5:30 PM.

Discussion was held regarding action on a student discipline matter.

Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to exit the closed session at 5:41 PM.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Board Meeting Minutes For June 18, 2023

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Postville Board of Education
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
June 18, 2023

President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:3 PM, on Tuesday July
18, 2023, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Amy Loera, Eric Meyer. Members absent: Larry Schultz.

President Koenig welcomed and received visitors.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the agenda. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.

  1. Approve the minutes for June 12, 2023, regular meeting.
  2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Larry Schultz).
  3. Approve the hire of Casey Johnson/JR- SR HS Para; Sean Duffy/Asst HS Volleyball Coach.
  4. Approve the resignation of Bev Szabo-Tangen/Food Service; Dors Toj/Elem Para.
  5. Approve the transfer of Kristine Streicher/JF Para.
  6. N/A-No Donations Received.
  7. Approve student open enrollment request out to Allamakee CSD.

Mr. Knudtson updated the board on the summer maintenance schedule. The new athletic field sound system has
been installed. The approved exterior doors have been installed. Mr. Knudtson is looking for volunteers to discuss
the community garden changes.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the 2023-2024 School year information. Carried unanimously.

  1. School Fees and Substitute Pay
  2. Pan-O-Gold for bread purchased and Prairie Farms for milk purchases.
  3. RISE Academy/HASP building lease.
  4. High-Quality Emergency Operations Plan.

Motion by Loera, second by Meyer, to approve the 2024 IASB Legislative Priorities. Carried unanimously.

  1. Preschool
  2. Mental Health
  3. Teacher Recruitment and Licensure
  4. Teacher Professional Development and Retention

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the first reading of updated board policies 104, 104.R1, 213, 402.2,
402.5, 408.1, 503.7, 503.7E1, 503.7E2, 505.4, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 507.2E2, 507.2E3, 507.2E4, 601.1, 603.5,
605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E5, 605.5, 605.7R1, 607.2, 607.2R1, 804.5, and 804.5E1. Carried
unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be August 14, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to adjourn the meeting at 6:03 P.M. Carried unanimously.

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Travis Koenig, President

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Melissa Fettkether, Secretary