July 20, 2026 Minutes

Posted: July 21, 2026 at 9:14 AM in 26-27 minutes

NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION 

 

Minutes, Regular Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, July 20, 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; Principal: Chris Miller; Media: Mike
VanSickle

 

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

 

Roll Call of Board members: Present: Klosterman, Nelson-Lerch, Rodgers & Marcks. Schultz, McGrane & Koch were absent.  Nelson-Lerch led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Vice President Klosterman welcomed and invited comments from the Public.  

Approval of agenda.  Marcks/Rodgers  Motion Carried 4-0

Motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items:

  • Minutes of June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting
  • Review/approve invoices (Reviewed by Amanda Rodgers)
  • Approve Financial Reports 
  • Approve Resignations/Retirements: Sarah Pisney- Home School Assistance
  • Approve Transfers: None
  • Approve Contract Modifications: None
  • Approve New Hires: Katie Wymer- Football Cheerleading; Heidi Chapman- Football Cheerleading; Kale Rodgers- MS Football; Chloe Yauslin – MS Volleyball; Karson Deeny-Cook; Rebecca O’Dell-Cook; Karen Yauslin-Cook; Jenae Rossetti- 5th grade teacher; Cody Anderson- Industrial Technology; Shirley Durnan-Preschool Paraprofessional
  • Volunteer Coaches: Travis Wymer- Football; Koby Moore- Football; Gunner Rodgers- Wrestling
  • Receive and Approve Gifts: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa

Nelson-Lerch/Marcks Motion Carried 4-0

 

COMMUNICATIONS

High School Principal Mr. Miller had no written report, but shared with the board the excitement of finding an Industrial Technology teacher for the upcoming school year.  

 

Business Manager Stansbery highlighted the auditors’ on-site fieldwork in mid-July and the focus on preparing for the start of the new school year. In addition to onboarding new employees and reviewing FY26 financial records, preparations are underway for the auditors’ second visit in late August. Staff are also working to complete the district’s required annual reports, including the Certified Annual Report (CAR), Annual Transportation Report (ATR), and Special Education Supplement (SES). 

 

Superintendent Griffith provided the board with updates on several operational items, including after-school programming, transportation, and student fees. Bus routes for the upcoming school year are being finalized, with efforts underway to shorten several routes and a final decision regarding the Fayette bus stop location. The Board also discussed upcoming surplus item sales, the staff exit interview process, and reviewed meal reimbursement comparisons for students and coaches attending state-level competitions to determine whether current reimbursement rates remain appropriate.   

OLD BUSINESS
The board approved the second reading of policy 209.6.  Marcks/Rodgers Motion Carried 4-0

NEW BUSINESS

The board approved the purchase of a van with a wheelchair ramp.  Nelson-Lerch/Marcks Motion Carried 4-0 

 

The board approved purchasing Edgenuity as the online curriculum for grades 6-12. Marcks/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 4-0

 

The board approved the tree removal at the West Union campus on the south side of the baseball diamond.  Rodgers/Marcks Motion Carried 4-0

 

The board approved the Valley Elementary access to the middle school library permission form. Rodgers/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 4-0

 

The board approved the access fee for Hudl and TigerHawk Sports Cast as $10 for individual events and $50 per annual access pass.  Nelson-Lerch/Marcks Motion Carried 4-0

 

The board approved guidelines for 8th-grade participation in high school athletics.   Rodgers/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 4-0

 

The board approved the 28E agreement for the Bridge Learning Center. Marcks/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 4-0 

 

The board approved the first reading of policies 501.15, 502.7, 503.1, 503.11, 503.11-R1, 503.11-R2, 507.5, 603.1, 603.3, 603.4, 603.10, 603.6, 604.3, 604.3-R1, 605.4, 605.4-E1, 607.1, 701.3, 701.5, 701.5-R1, 706.4, 708, 710.1-E1, 713, 901.  

Marcks/Rodgers Motion Carried 4-0

 

The board approved the Annual Review of required policies in one reading 103, 103R1, 505.8, 505.8R1, 506.1, 506.1E1, 506.1E2, 506.1E3, 506.1E4, 506.1E5, 506.1E6, 506.1E7, 506.1E8, 506.1R1, 506.2, 506.2E1, 506.2R1, and 506.4.  Rodgers/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 4-0

 

DISCUSSION

No discussion. 

 

Motion to adjourn at 6:46 p.m.  Nelson-Lerch/Rodgers Motion Carried 4-0

 

______________________________ _____________________________

Richard Klosterman, Vice-President Kassie Stansbery, Business Manager