NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes, Regular Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, June 15, 2026, 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; Superintendent: Joe Griffith; Business Manager:
Kassie Stansbery; Principals: Chris Miller, Lori Westhoff, &
Travis Elliott; Media: Mike VanSickle
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, Klosterman, Schultz, Rodgers & Koch. Rodgers participated telephonically. Nelson-Lerch & Marcks were absent. Klosterman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Koch welcomed and invited comments from the Public.
The agenda was approved with the addition of the name Anna Zobel for the 3rd grade teacher under the new hires section as presented. Schultz/Klosterman Motion Carried 5-0
Motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items:
- Minutes of May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting
- Review/approve invoices (Reviewed by Rich Klosterman)
- Approve Financial Reports
- Approve Resignations/Retirements: Anastasia Lavrenko – 2nd Grade Teacher
- Approve Transfers: Mickey Weidemann from 5th Grade to 2nd Grade Teacher
- Approve Contract Modifications: None
- Approve New Hires: Kelly Elliott – Extended School Year; Kali Wenger – Valley Preschool Teacher; Jade Kleve – Middle School Girls Basketball; Anna Zobel – 3rd Grade Teacher
- Volunteer Coaches: None
- Receive and Approve Gifts: None
Klosterman/McGrane Motion Carried 5-0
COMMUNICATIONS
Principal Travis Elliott reviewed his submitted report to the board which included information regarding the D.A.R.E. program, Instructional coach update, summer school, and highlights from the 3rd grade transition day. Mr. Elliott also included end of the year achievements to include preschool graduation, elementary field day, and the Leader In Me assembly.
Principal Westhoff and Principal Chris Miller submitted year end reports that were reviewed by the board.
Special Education Director Sara Swensen was not in attendance, but submitted a report for the board to review that highlighted the Crossroads academy updates and extended school year programming.
Business Manager Stansbery reported on the end of the fiscal year, preparations for the FY26 audit, reviewing and fine tuning budget areas, and updating the financial reports starting in July to align with state requirements.
Superintendent Griffith provided the board with statistics and information on the TigerHawk Sports Cast HUDL, eighth grade participation in high school sports, as well as the request for facility use by a river clean up crew.
OLD BUSINESS
The board approved the second reading of policy 705.1 McGrane/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
The board approved the Keystone AEA service agreement for the 2026-2027 school year. Klosterman/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
Director McGrane motioned to adopt the resolution and Director Rodgers seconded the motion. The board approved the resolution to transfer from the General Fund to the Student Activities Fund for protective gear as follows:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF GENERAL FUND TO STUDENT ACTIVITIES FUND FOR PROTECTIVE GEAR
Whereas participation in athletic and other school extracurricular activities furthers the skills, development, character and growth of our students, and
Whereas safety of our student athletes is of paramount importance to the district, and
Whereas student activity funds are insufficient to cover the costs of refurbishing or purchasing protective and safety gear required by the Athletic Associations for students participating in those activities, and
Whereas the Iowa Legislature authorizes school boards to use school general funds for these purposes consistent with the enactment of HF 564 during the 2017 Legislative Session, effective for the school year beginning July 1, 2016, and subsequent school years,
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED:
That the Board of Directors of the North Fayette Valley Community School District approves the transfer of $17,722.44 from the general fund to the student activity fund for expenditures that occurred between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 for protective and safety gear required for athletic competition.
Resolution approved, June 15, 2026 by the North Fayette Valley board of directors: All Ayes: McGrane, Klosterman, Schultz, Rodgers, Koch
The board approved the student fees for FY27. Schultz/Rodgers Motion Carried 5-0
The board approved 2026-2027 Insurance Renewal and updated the agent to Lauer and Lauer in conjunction with First Main Street. McGrane/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
The board approved the preschool budget calculation process to provide funding on a per pupil basis. Schultz/Klosterman Motion carried 5-0
The board approved the FY27 Substitute pay rates as follows: Cook – $15.65 ; Custodian – $16.90 ; Secretary- $16.60; Paraprofessional-$16.10 ; Bus Driver-$46.50 per route Klosterman/McGrane Motion carried 5-0
The board approved the FY27 Employee Handbook as presented. McGrane/Klosterman Motion carried 5-0
The board approved the FY27 Student Handbooks as presented. McGrane/Schultz Motion carried 5-0
The board approved the FY27 Activity Handbook. Klosterman/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
The board approved the first reading of the 209.6 review of policy. Klosterman/McGrane Motion Carried 5-0
The board approved the updated invoice for the new Literacy curriculum. McGrane/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
The board approved the purchase of vape detectors and camera upgrades for the middle school and high school buildings. Schultz/McGrane Motion Carried 5-0
The board approved the termination of the Crossroads Consortium Agreement. McGrane/Klosterman Motion Carried 5-0
The board approved the Bridges Consortium Agreement with Keystone AEA. Schultz/Klosterman Motion Carried 5-0
The board reviewed and approved the bid specifications for a van with a wheelchair lift. Schultz/McGrane Motion Carried 5-0
DISCUSSION
Director Rodgers would like to review student meal reimbursement prices in the activities accounts. President Koch would like to review the exit interview process for staff.
Motion to adjourn at 6:38 pm. Klosterman/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
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Emily Koch, President Kassie Stansbery, Business Manager