NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION 

 

Minutes, Regular Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, September 16, 2024, in the NFV High School Library, 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175

 

NFV Board of Education: Emily Koch, LaCreasha Schultz, Amanda Rodgers, Kirstin
Nelson-Lerch, Richard Klosterman, Kris McGrane, & Kris
Marcks.  Student members: Avery Donnelly & Gabe
Stansbery; Superintendent: Joe Griffith; Business
Manager: Kassie Stansbery; Superintendent Secretary:
Susan Winter; Principals: Chris Miller, Micah Gearhart,
Travis Elliott; Curriculum Director: Betsy Nefzger; Staff:
Shanda Miller; Media:Sharon Drahn; Patrons: None

 

President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm.

 

Roll Call of Board members: Present: McGrane, Marcks, Nelson-Lerch, Klosterman, Schultz, & Koch.  Rodgers was absent.  Director Klosterman led the pledge of allegiance.  

 

President Koch welcomed and invited comments from the Public.  

 

The agenda was approved as presented.  Klosterman/Schultz  Motion Carried 6-0

 

Public Forum:  

Motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items:

• Minutes of August 12, 2024, Regular Meeting
• Review/approve invoices (Reviewed by LaCreasha Schultz)
• Approve Financial Reports 
• Approve Resignations/Retirements: Susan Winter, Effective January 2025
• Transfers:None
• Approve Contract Modifications: Anna Anderson; Donna Fink; Jonathan Cardo – lane change; Jessica White – lane change; Tina Halverson – lane change; Alexis Steinlage – lane change; Lauren Falck – lane change; Trey Kuhens – lane change
• Approve New Hires: Mike Starkweather- Assistant HS Girls Wrestling; Jared Tilleraas—MS Volleyball; Terry Mork- Bus Driver; Doug Easton- Driver; Jacqueline Bessette- Paraprofessional; Brent Kuker- German Trip Coordinator
• Volunteer Coaches: None
• Receive and Approve Gifts: None

Nelson-Lerch/McGrane  Motion Carried 6-0

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Student Ex-Officio member Donnelly reported on fall sports, play tryouts, and marching band.  Student Ex-Officio member Stansbery updated the board on homecoming events that have been planned and organized by the student council. 

 

High School Principal, Mr. Miller, reported on the beginning of the year, Homecoming preparation, and the German Exchange program.  Middle School Principal, Mr. Gearhart, reported on the beginning of the year, fall sports, and WIGs – Wildly Important Goals.  Elementary Principal, Mr. Elliott, reported on the beginning of the year, professional development, and playground updates.  The elementary after-school programs were also highlighted in the report. 

 

Curriculum Director Nefzger updated the board on professional development, utilization of the teacher leadership program, and the proposed meeting times for the SIAC School Improvement Advisory Committee.  State reports were also mentioned and specific plans appear in the report for later approval in the agenda. 

 

Business Manager Stansbery reported on completion of the Certified Annual Report (CAR), Annual Transportation Report (ATR), and Special Education Supplement (SES) for fiscal year 2024.  Initial comparisons from fiscal year 2023 to fiscal year 2024 for beginning and ending balances were reviewed.  

 

Superintendent Griffith updated the board on current research on a Washington DC trip for students, homecoming preparation and expectations, current hiring concerns, and the status of the Upper Iowa Conference.  Mr. Griffith also shared the letter from the Iowa High School Athletic Association regarding exceptional sportsmanship shown by North Fayette Valley coaches and athletes. 

 

OLD BUSINESS

The board approved the Second Reading of the 502, 503, and 504 Series policy series updates.

McGrane/Schultz  Motion carried 6-0

 

NEW BUSINESS

The board approved furniture purchases for the Home School Assistance program.  Nelson-Lerch/Klosterman Motion carried 6-0

 

The board approved the First Reading of the 505 and 506 Series policy updates. Marcks/Nelson-Lerch Motion carried 6-0

 

Business Manager Stansbery reported on the Special Education Deficit and request for allowable growth for FY24 in the amount of $230,581.24.  The board approved the following resolution:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors for the North Fayette Valley Community School District will request allowable growth and supplemental aid for the FY24 Special Education deficit in the amount of $230,581.24 or as adjusted by the Department of Education. 

McGrane/Schultz  Motion Carried 6-0

 

The board approved the list of field trips for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Klosterman/Marcks   Motion carried 6-0

 

The board approved the list of submitted fundraisers for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Nelson-Lerch/Schultz   Motion carried 6-0

 

The board approved the agreement with Counseling & Family Centered Services, Inc.

Schultz/Klosterman  Motion carried 6-0

 

The board approved the Edgenuity online program.  Schultz/Marcks  Motion carried 6-0

 

The board approved the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC).  Nelson-Lerch/Schultz  Motion carried 6-0

 

The board approved the Lau Plan.  Klosterman/Schultz Motion carried 6-0

 

The board approved the Gifted and Talented Plan.  Marcks/McGrane Motion carried 6-0

 

DISCUSSION

No discussion. 

Motion to adjourn at 6:27pm.  Nelson-Lerch/Schultz  Motion Carried 6-0

 

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Emily Koch, President Kassie Stansbery, Business Manager