Postville Board of Education Meeting
Closed Session at 5:30 P.M.
Postville Fine Arts Lobby
December 12, 2022

Travis Koenig called the meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:32 PM, into a closed session, on Monday, December 12, 2022, with the following members present: Amy Loera, Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, Larry Schultz. Members absent: N/A.

The closed session is held pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a): To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.

Information was reviewed regarding an Agreement of Student Discipline/Expulsion.
Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to exit the closed session at 6:08 PM.

The board continued to the regular meeting at 6:10 PM.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
November 14, 2022

Travis Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, November 14, 2022, with the following members present: Amy Loera, Greg Lage, and Eric Meyer. Members absent: Larry Schultz.

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

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

1. Approve October 10, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Travis Koenig).
3. Approve the hire of Bruce Kleve/Substitute Bus Driver; Kristine Streicher/Substitute Bus Driver; Bret Corlett/Junior High Assistant Wrestling; Bret Corlett/High School Assistant Girls’ Wrestling Coach; Doris Toj/Full-Time Elementary Paraprofessional; Sandy Lopez/Part-Time Elementary Paraprofessional.
4. N/A
5. Approve the transfer of Julie Trappe/Full-Time Elementary Paraprofessional.
6. N/A
7. Approve an early graduation request.
8. Approve two open enrolled out applications.
9. Approve a contract adjustment for the 23/24 school year for Rachel Sandhorst/Guidance Counselor from .4 FTE to 1.0 FTE.
10. Approve Brendan Knudtson as a volunteer Asst. Jr/Hi Wrestling Coach.
11. Approve a SPED tuition agreement with Cedar Rapids.

Mr. Dugger reviewed the student and financial document provided in the board packet. The certified enrollment total count as of October 2022 is 694. Postville’s solvency ratio at the end of FY22 was 14.8%. The spending authority ratio is 27.3%.

Mr. Knudtson announced that Audrey Ruff, who attended the State Thespian Festival, and was selected to be one of five members in the state to serve as an officer of the state Thespian association. Summary ISASP student data was shared and reviewed, along with action steps on how to keep progress moving in a positive direction.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve a new 1.0 FTE teaching position for the 2023-2024 school year called Elementary Positive Behavior Support Teacher utilizing Federal Title IV and State At-Risk funds. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the first reading of board policies 401.14, 402.3, 408.1, 601.2, 602.1, 602.2, 602.3, 605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4, 605.3R1, 605.4, 605.5, 711.1, and 802.4. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the district being represented by the Allamakee Emergency Management Agency as related to the development of the Allamakee Hazard Mitigation Plan. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee for the modified supplemental amount of $129,727.50, for increased enrollment. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee for the modified supplemental amount of $112,455.21, for LEP Instruction beyond five years. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be held on December 12, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.
Motion by Meyer, second by Lage, to adjourn the meeting at 6:20 P.M. Carried unanimously.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
October 10, 2022

Travis Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, October 10, 2022, with the following members present: Amy Loera, Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, and Larry Schultz. Members absent: N/A.

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

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

1. Approve September 12, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Eric Myers).
3. Approve the hire of Susie Mueller, Aleya Grimes, Kathy Ohloff, Emma Treloar/7-12 After School Tutoring; Tim Dugger/ Jr Hi Girls BB.
4. Approve the resignation of Erika Flores/Paraprofessional.
5. N/A
6. Approve the donation of $500 from Goodfellas Riding Club for Family Events.
7. Approve one early graduation request.
8. Approve one open enrolled in application.

Mr. Dugger shared that the 1st quarter ends on 10/20/22. A vulnerability assessment will be held on 11/30 and 12/1 utilizing federally provided grant funds. Each building will be provided a radio that will allow better coordination through police and EMS departments.

Mrs. Schutte provided test scores regarding the elementary fall FAST assessments. Goals have been set, along with action steps, to increase student proficiency.

Mr. Knudtson updated the board on the cross-country programs. The FFA students attend the World Dairy Expo. Volleyball has pink-out night on Thursday, 10/13. Positive comments have been provided about the football team members and their respectful behavior. The Safe Schools Program provided an assembly to the secondary school about safe driving. The Veteran’s Day program will be held on 11/11/22 at 10:00 AM.

Mrs. Fettkether provided FY22 numbers as reported to the Iowa Department of Education on the Certified Annual Report.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the trade in of Bus #7 and the purchase of a Thomas 77 passenger propane school bus for $82,500. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Meyer, to approve to request modified supplemental aid for the negative special education balance from the 2021-2022 school year in the amount of $-231,242.64. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the first reading of board policies 401.14, 402.3, 408.1, 601.2, 602.1, 602.2, 602.3, 605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4, 605.3R1, 605.4, 605.5, 711.1, and 802.4. Carried unanimously.

Discussion took place regarding the Allamakee Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is a federal requirement for FEMA. The plans are good for five years. A new plan is being worked on to update for submission in the spring of 2023.

Corey Snitker provided information on the emergency radios being provided to provide communication with law enforcement and EMS services.

Information was provided about a proposal to move the current community garden to green space on school district land. There is consensus with the board to research the possibilities. A formal invitation was offered to all board members to attend the upcoming performances on November 4th and 5th.

The Thespian troupe was represented by Derek Friederich and Anne Friedrich, along with several students. Information was provided about what Thespians represent and the various activities that have and will take place.

The next regular board meeting will be held on November 14, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Loera, second by Schultz, to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 P.M. Carried unanimously.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
September 12, 2022

Travis Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, September 12, 2022, with the following members present: Amy Loera, Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, and Larry Schultz. Members absent: N/A.

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

Motion by Schultz, second by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda with additional hires and one invoice removal. Carried unanimously.

1. Approve August 15, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Approve the monthly invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Larry Schultz).
3. Approve the Debbie Mohs/7-12 Full-Time Paraprofessional; Stacy Adam/FFA Advisor; Megan Miller/7-12 Full-Time Paraprofessional; Stephanie Koresh/Jr. Class Sponsor; Kayla Britt/Jr. Class Sponsor; Dirsa Nunez/Elementary Full-Time Paraprofessional; Scott Zierath/Yearbook Sponsor. Erika Flores/FT Elementary Paraprofessional; Marissa Nunez/7-12 FT Elementary Paraprofessional; Ashley Olson/Elementary Tutoring Coordinator; Jenna Wemark/Morgan Taake/Niki Guese/Amanda Rude/Elementary Certified Tutors; Jessica Deering/Karen Meyer/Christ Trone/Laurie Smith/Stephanie Burroughs/Karen Wilkens/April McQuade/Jes Vargas/Mary Ohloff/Dirsa Nunez/Elementary Tutoring Support Staff.
4. Approve the resignation of Julie Wolf/Paraprofessional; Blanca Nunez/Paraprofessional.
5. Approve the transfer of Elizabeth Perez/Full-Time Paraprofessional; Angie Lansing/7-12 Administrative Assistant.
6. Approve the donations of 22 pair of football cleats/Boys and Girls Club of Dane County; $50.00/Salem Women’s Fellowship.
7. Approve three open enrollment applications out for the 2022-2023 School Year.
8. Approve an overnight trip for Thespians to UNI Thespian Festival in Cedar Falls on 11/11/22-11/12/22.
9. Approve an early graduation request for one student.
10. Approve certified lane changes for the 2022-2023 School Year for Anne Friederich to MA15, Ty Halverson to BA24, Kevin Johnson to BA24, Amanda Rude to MA15, Lindsey Schultz to BA24, Sean Singewald to BA24, Morgan Taake to MA, Shannon Tietz to BA12, and Patty Uhal to BA12.
11. Approve a special education agreement with Waverly-Shell Rock School District for a Postville student attending there.
    Mr. Dugger shared that the school year has had a smooth start. Enrollment is up and will be confirmed on the October 1st certified enrollment date.

Mr. Knudtson provided information about the FFA program and Stacy Adam completing a mum sale. FAFSA night for seniors is coming up as well as the college fair at Upper Iowa University. Parent teacher conferences will be head at mid-term.

Mrs. Schutte indicated that the school year is off to a great start. Information about homecoming week and the Pirate Adventures for elementary will take place on Friday.

Motion by Loera, second by Schultz, to approve an open enrollment in request from NFV and to waive the 90-day ineligibility rule for varsity sports. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve an agreement with Park Planet for the daycare playground equipment in the amount of $110,175. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, to approve the 2022-2023 contract with Head Start/Child Development for student meals. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the first reading of board policies 203, 402.2, 501.14, 501,15, 504.5, 504.5R1, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 607.2, 704.6, 804.5, 804.7, 804.7R1, and 901. Carried unanimously.

Discussion took place regarding the Lawler Street property line.

The next regular board meeting will be held on October 10, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

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

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Work Session – 6:00 PM
Fine Arts Lobby
September 12, 2022

The work session of the Postville Board of Education started at 6:10 PM, on Monday, September 12, 2022, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, and Larry Schultz. Members absent: Amy Loera and Travis Koenig.

A discussion about the roles and responsibilities of school board members was facilitated by Tammy Drawbaugh from the Iowa Association of School Boards.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to adjourn the meeting at 7:11 P.M. Carried unanimously.

The conversation continued without a quorum until 8:25 PM.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
August 15, 2022

Travis Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, August 15, 2022, with the following members present: Amy Loera, Greg Lage, Eric Meyer, and Larry Schultz. Members absent: N/A.

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

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

1. Approve July 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Approve the monthly invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Greg Lage).
3. Approve the hire of Marissa Nunez/Full-Time 7-12 Paraprofessional; Tammy O’Hara/7-12 Full-Time Paraprofessional; Zach Corsbie/7-8 Athletic Director; Savannah Green/Full-Time Paraprofessional, Kristine Streicher/Full-Time Paraprofessional.
4. Approve the resignation of Teresa Berg/7-12 Administrative Assistant; Destiny Nunez/Elementary Paraprofessional; Carla Hernandez/7-12 Paraprofessional.
5. N/A.
6. N/A.
7. Approve three open enrollment requests into the district.
8. Approve the district appointments of Title I Coordinator/Tim Dugger, Equity Coordinator/Tim Dugger, Title IX Coordinator/Brendan Knudtson, 504 Coordinators/Jenny Schutte and Brendan Knudtson, Special Education Co-Directors/Jenny Schutte and Brendan Knudtson, Bully/Harassment Investigators/Jenny Schutte and Brendan Knudtson, Affirmative Action Coordinator/Tim Dugger, Level I Investigators/Jenny Schutte and Brendan Knudtson, Level I Alternate Investigator/Tim Dugger, Level II Investigator/Postville Police Department, Homeless Liaison/Denise Mauss, Teacher Quality Committee Administrator/Tim Dugger, School Improvement Advisory Chairperson/Tim Dugger, English Learner Coordinators/Jenny Schutte and Brendan Knudtson, Food and Fitness Administrator/Tim Dugger, Asbestos Management Coordinator/Glen Lansing.
9. Approve the status of volunteer for Randy Johnsen, Band.

Mr. Dugger shared that the new teachers started today (8/15), returning teachers start on 8/18, and returning support staff on 8/22.

Mr. Knudtson offered his thanks to the custodial staff for summer work. New cameras have been installed with more capabilities. The intercom system is being updated in the secondary school. There has not been a replacement ag instructor found, so online curriculum will be utilized until one can be hired. The Thespian program received a $2,000 grant and have been active throughout the summer months.

Mrs. Schutte thanked custodial staff for their work and updates in the building.

Motion by Meyer, second by Loera, approve surveying the property and install a fence bounty along the property line new Lawler Street. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the 2022-2023 handbooks for Preschool and Elementary, Jr./Sr High School, and Alternative School. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to approve the 2022-2023 concurrent enrollment contract with NICC; and to approve the Northeast Iowa Health Occupations Academy Contract. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Schultz, to approve the first reading of board policies 203, 402.2, 501.14, 501,15, 504.5, 504.5R1, 505.5, 507.2, 507.2E1, 607.2, 704.6, 804.5, 804.7, 804.7R1, and 901. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be held on September 12, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Lage, second by Meyer, to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 P.M. Carried unanimously.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
July 11, 2022

Amy Loera called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, July 11, 2022, with the following members present: Amy Loera, Eric Meyer, Larry Schultz. Members absent: Travis Koenig, Greg Lage.

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

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

1. Approve June 13, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Approve the monthly invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Amy Loera).
3. Approve the hiring of Beverly Tieskoetter/Part-Time Food Service; Bryce Decker/HS Girls’ Wrestling Coach; RaeAnne Martin/Student Ambassador/ASAP Coordinator; Kallie Moeller/Head Volleyball Coach.
4. N/A
5. N/A
6. Approve donations from Club of the Hour/$150.

Mr. Dugger shared updated operational sharing information from IASB. There are no deadlines for open enrollment requests. Summer facility projects are moving forward.

Motion by Schultz, second by Meyer, to maintain ownership of all property near Lawler Street with more information to be obtained regarding allowing the Synagogue to utilize the property. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Meyer, second by Schultz, to approve FY23 school fees and substitute pay rates, to approve Prairie Farms as the milk provider and Pan-O-Gold as the bread provider for the FY23 school year, to approve FY23 RISE Academy Building Lease at $825 per month, to approve FY23 High-Quality Emergency Operations Plan, to approve FY23 agreement with Winneshiek Medical Center for Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Services. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Meyer, to set the FY23 Legislative Priorities as Standards and Accountability, Teacher Recruitment and Licensure, School Funding. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Meyer, to approve the second reading of board policies 200.3, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 710.1R1, and 802.4. Carried unanimously.
The next regular board meeting will be held on August 15, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Meyer, second by Schultz, to adjourn the meeting at 5:51 P.M. Carried unanimously.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
June 13, 2022
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President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, June 13, 2022, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Eric Miller, Larry Schultz. Members absent: Amy Loera.

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

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

1. Approve May 9, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Approve the monthly invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Travis Koenig).
3. Approve the hiring of Shelsea Baker/Elementary Building Leadership Team; Morgan Taake/Elementary Building Leadership Team; Pre-Approved/Possible Contracts for an Elementary Teacher and Long-Term Substitute Teacher; Annette Frey/National Honor Society Sponsor.
4. Approve the resignations of Susan Schlein/9-12 Spanish Teacher, Senior Class Sponsor, ASAP Sponsor, Student Ambassador, and 7-12 Building Leadership Team; Manon Bushman/Elementary Building Leadership; Brennan Williams/7-12 At-Risk/9-12 Athletic Director; Erin Buehler/Physical Education Teacher/Jr. High Girls’ Basketball Coach; Elizabeth McQuade/Elementary Paraprofessional; Beverly Loftsgard/Part-Time Food Service.
5. Approve the transfers of RaeAnne Martin/9-12 Spanish Teacher; Zach Corsbie/7-12 At-Risk Teacher/9-12 Athletic Director; Bryce Decker/Elementary Physical Education.
6. Approve the contract adjustment for the 2022-2023 school year/Manon Bushman/Reduced from full-time to .6 FTE: pre-approved contract for a part-time Elementary Guidance Counselor at .4 FTE.
7. Approve donations (none).
8. Approve allowing the central office to pay invoices through the end of the fiscal year which ends June 30, 2022.
9. Approve the open enrollment out application for one student for the 2022-2023 school year to Decorah/HSAP program.

Mr. Dugger shared information on a property lines and possible options moving forward. The discussion will be brought to the board in July. An update was provided on the status of two storm sewer lines that will need to be addressed.

Mrs. Schutte shared trends in student office referrals and FAST assessments testing scores.

Motion by Miller, second by Lage, to approve a lease agreement with Vantage Financial to lease Smart Boards for 60 months at a cost of $1,486 per month. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to approve the purchase of mobile classroom cabinets from Welter’s Office Furniture Store in the amount of $22,750. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Lage, to resolve to approve the transfer of general fund dollars to the activity fund for sporting safety equipment in the amount of $2,169.48. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to offer student accident insurance as district paid for catastrophic insurance at an annual cost of $1,172, in addition to providing voluntary coverage options for all students. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Lage, to approve the formation of the FY22-23 high school girls’ wrestling program. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Miller, to approve the food service agreement with NEICAC to provide meals during June 2022 for their childcare attendees. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Schultz, second by Miller, to approve the first reading of board policies 200.3, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 710.1R1, and 802.4. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be held on July 11, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

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

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
May 9, 2022
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Vice-President Koenig called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, May 9, 2022, with the following members present: Greg Lage, Amy Loera, Larry Schultz. Members absent: N/A.

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

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

1. Approve April 11, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Approve the monthly invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Larry Schultz).
3. Approve the hiring of Teresa Berg/Summer Technology Assistant; Derek Friederich/Summer Technology Assistant; Laurie Smith/Summer School Food Service; Deb Schultz/Summer School Food Service; Laurie Smith/Senior Class Sponsor; Stephanie Koresh/Elementary Summer School Teacher; Kris Bigler/Jr-Sr. High Summer School Teacher; Kathy Ohloff/Jr-Sr. High Summer School Teacher; Amy Norby/Jr-Sr. High Summer School Teacher; Kylee Whalen/Part-Time Summer Student Custodian; Olivia Lansing/Part-Time Summer Student Custodian; Niki Guese/Elementary Building Leadership Team; Emma Treloar/Jr-Sr. High Building Leadership Team; Kevin Johnson/Jr-Sr. High Building Leadership Team; Two pre-approved elementary teacher contracts; Jhoselyn Toj Poron/Full-Time Elementary Paraprofessional.
4. Approve the resignations Ashley Olson/Elementary Building Leadership Team; Lindsey Sorensen/2nd Grade Teacher; Scott Zierath/7-12 Building Leadership Team; Andrew Meyer/Kindergarten Teacher; Andrew Meyer/Elementary Building Team Leadership Team; Karla Vargas/Elementary PT Paraprofessional.
5. Approve the transfer Stacy Adam/Full-Time 7-12 Paraprofessional.
6. Approve Donations (none).
7. Approve the 2022 graduation lists for the John R. Mott High School and the RISE Academy.
8. Approve the 2021-2022 end-of-the-school-year schedule with the last of school for students taking place on May 25th. The last day for teachers is May 27th.

Mr. Dugger thanked the board members for their time and effort to be leaders within our community and handed out certificate of recognition. Graduation is Sunday, 5/13.

Mrs. Schutte updated the board on events in the elementary. Fast testing is almost completed. Mrs. Kruckman was commended on her work with the elementary kids and their recent concert. The elementary track and field day is being scheduled. Preschool graduation is 5/20 at 2:00 PM.

Travis Koenig nominated Matt Brainard and Larry Schultz nominated Eric Meyer, motion by Lage to second the nominations and to cease nominations. A roll call vote ended in a tie vote. A 2nd motion by Schultz, second Loera was made to nominate Eric Meyer. Roll call vote was conducted, and Eric Myer was appointed as a new board member, to replace Jessica Deering, through November 2023. The oath of office was administered. Roll call: Ayes: Lage, Loera, Schultz; Nays: Koenig.

The floor was opened for nominations for School Board President. A nomination for Koenig, a second by Loera, was offered and was unanimously elected as school board president. The oath of office was administered to Travis Koenig as school board president.

The floor was opened for nominations for School Board Vice-President. A nomination for Lage was offered, with a second by Loera, and was unanimously elected as school board vice-president. The oath of office was administered to Greg Lage as school board vice-president.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the four open-enrollment out requests to Allamakee for the 2022-2023 school year. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Schultz, to approve the 2022-2023 Technology Director Contract with a 3% increase. Carried unanimously.

President Koenig opened the FY2022 Public Budget Amendment Hearing at 5:48 PM. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 5:50 PM.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the FY2022 Budget Amendment as published. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Lage, second by Schultz, to approve the Teacher Leadership and Compensation staffing for the 2022-2023 school year. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to renew the Human Resource sharing agreement with Allamakee and Transportation Director sharing agreement with MFL MarMac for the 2022-2023 school year. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be held on June 13, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Loera, second by Schultz, to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 P.M. Carried unanimously.

_________________________________ Travis Koenig, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary

 

Postville Board of Education Meeting
Regular Scheduled Meeting at 5:30 P.M.
Fine Arts Lobby
April 11, 2022
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President Deering called the regular meeting of the Postville Board of Education to order at 5:30 PM, on Monday, April 11, 2022, with the following members present: Travis Koenig, Greg Lage, and Amy Loera. Members absent: Larry Schultz.

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

Motion by Loera, second by Koenig, to approve two additions to the consent agenda. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Koenig, second by Loera, to approve the consent agenda, with two additions. Carried unanimously.

1. Approve March 14, 2022, regular meeting minutes.
2. Approve the monthly invoices and financial reports (reviewed by Greg Lage).
3. Approve the hiring of   Virginia Medberry-Part-Time Food Service; Jaime Ramos-Assistant Baseball; Callie Halverson-1st Grade Teacher and Summer School Teacher for 2022; Tierney Bodley-Elementary Teacher and Summer School Teacher for 2022; Stephanie Koresch-Junior High Language Arts Teacher; Pre-Approved Special Education/Behavioral Disorder Teacher Contract; pre-approved vocational agriculture/FFA advisor for the 2022-2023 year.
4. Approve the resignations of Felicia DeJong-K-12 Instructional Strategist II:BD; Abby Livingood-7-12 Paraprofessional; Ravyn Knecht-Elementary Paraprofessional; Nick Zuercher-Ag/FFA Instructor.
5. Approve the transfer of Jill Dehning-2nd Shift Custodian; Scott Zierath-9-12 Language Arts Instructor for the 2022-2023 Year; RJ Olson-.5 Title I/.5 ELL for the 2022-2023 year.
6. Approve Michelle Buddenberg as a volunteer soccer coach.
7. Approve Donations (none).
8. Approve changes to the Weight Room Supervisor position for the 2022-2023 school year.
   1. Bryan Mueller: moves to .75 from 1.0/May-August
   2. Kevin Johnson: moves to .75 from 1.0/September-December
   3. Open Position: .75/January-April
9. Approve the 2022-2023 District Transportation contracts for Route/Activity Drivers of Kevin Palas, Brian Schutte, Kelly Livingood, Evan Livingood, Terry Grotegut, Glen Lansing. Special Education Route Drivers Lisa Davis, Jill Dehning, Angie Lansing, April McQuade, Julie Wolff.  Substitute/Activity Drivers Dan Ohloff, Dale Mohs, Jim Zieman, Tim Dugger.

Mr. Dugger shared information with the board regarding the Operational Sharing Law and the Board Vacancy Procedures/Timelines.

Mrs. Schutte shared that the elementary has started Iowa Assessment testing and will finish next week. Kindergarten roundup is for April 28th. The elementary track and field day is May 19th. The elementary had 90% attendance for spring parent teacher conferences.

Mr. Knudtson shared information on the many activities taking place over the next few weeks.

President Deering opened the 2022-2023 Public Budget Hearing at 5:45 PM. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 5:51 PM.

Motion by Lage, second by Koenig, to approve the 2022-2023 Budget as published. Carried unanimously.

The board heard from Noah Schaufenbuel, Technology Director, regarding his 2022-2023 contract. The board will discuss at a future meeting.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to approve the $35,146 bid from Meyer Concrete for the Day Care Playground Concrete work. Carried unanimously.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to accept the resignation of board president, Jessica Deering. Ayes: Lage and Loera; Nays: Koenig. Motion Carried.

Motion by Loera, second by Lage, to approve the Central Office Administration contract with Jessica Deering, beginning May 16, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Carried unanimously.

The next regular board meeting will be held on May 9, 2022, at 5:30 P.M. at the Postville Fine Arts Center Lobby.

Motion by Lage, second by Loera, to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 P.M. Carried unanimously.

_________________________________ Jessica Deering, President

_____________________________ Melissa Fettkether, Secretary