NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes, Regular Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, August 14, 2023, in the NFV High School Library, 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA 52175
NFV Board of Education: Stacy Cummings, Eileen Schlawin, Emily Koch, Julie
Ahrens, LaCreasha Schultz, Amanda Rodgers, & Richard Klosterman.
Others: Superintendent: Joe Griffith, Business Manager: Kassie
Stansbery; Superintendent Secretary: Susan Winter;
Principals: Micah Gearhart, Travis Elliott, Chris Miller;
Curriculum Director: Betsy Nefzger; Media: Sharon Drahn;
Staff: Barb Schroeder, Shanda Miller; Patrons:Jereme
Miller
President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm.
Roll Call of Board members: Koch, Klosterman, Schultz, Cummings, & Rodgers. Ahrens and Schlawin were absent. Rich Klosterman led the board and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
The agenda was approved as presented with the addition of hiring Enoch Hanson as a bus driver. Cummings/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
Public Forum: President Koch welcomed and invited comments from the Public.
Motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items:
- Minutes from July 10, 2023, Regular Meeting
- Review/approve invoices
- Approve Financial Reports
- Approve Resignations: Brian Schneberger- Custodian, Donna Bausch – Title I Teacher, Yvonne Kleppe-TCLC Lead
- Approve Contract Modifications: Sheila Noska – Food Service
- Approve New Hires: Koby Moore- Paraprofessional, Hannah Winter- Paraprofessional, Katelyn Randall- Paraprofessional, Anna Anderson- Paraprofessional, Tracy Kurdelmeyer- Paraprofessional, Stephanie Michael- TCLC Lead, Chris Moss-HS Wrestling, Katie Riemer- MS Volleyball, Makenna Grove- MS Volleyball, Enoch Hanson – bus driver
Volunteer Coaches: Tracy Nuss – HS Cross Country, Paige Bruns – HS Cross Country, Paul Amundson- Drumline, Kennedy Balk- Drill Team, Transfer Coach: Jade Daughton- 9th grade VB
- Receive and Approve Gifts: Nelson Family Fund
Cummings/Klosterman Motion Carried 5-0
COMMUNICATIONS
Principals’ reports included an update from Micah Gearhart who spoke about the SAI conference, facility updates and the transition of staff into the new school year. Travis Elliott reported on new staff and the SAI conference in Des Moines. Chris Miller reported on getting ready for the new school year. Curriculum Director Nefzger spoke about new teacher orientation, teacher leader meetings, and preparing for professional development for the upcoming school year.
Business Manager Stansbery reported on training for the school software program, payroll conference attendance, FY23 audit process, new teacher orientation, and preparation for the CAR, SES and Annual Transportation Report.
Maintenance Director Kuhens reported about all locations being ready for the school year, repairs done to each facility, and the appreciation of the hard work the crew has done this summer.
Technology team reported on the network upgrades, new access points for WiFi in each building, and the creation of a separate network for third party users. The inventory process for equipment was discussed along with equipment repair done over the summer. The webpage has been updated for the upcoming school year and online registration has improved each year. Rostering for online resources for each building and grade level is ready.
Superintendent’s report included discussion regarding staffing assignments, IASB Conference, School Board Election, Alliant Energy refund of solar usage, and how registration for the upcoming school year is going.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board held and approved the second reading of the Board Policies #405. Changes proposed include: 405.2 Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection-Update to match IASB,405.3 Licensed Employee Individual Contracts- Update to match IASB,405.7 Licensed Employee Transfers- Update to match IASB, 405.8 Licensed Employee Evaluation- Update to match IASB 405.8-E1 Teacher Evaluation Plan Handbook- This is in the handbook, delete from Policy 405.9 Licensed Employee Probationary Status- Update to match IASB,405.10 Public Employee Rights- Not an IASB policy. State Code governs this, recommending deleting.
Cummings/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
NEW BUSINESS
The Board appointed Klosterman as the IASB Delegate for November 15, 2023 Assembly & Annual Meeting. Schultz/Cummings Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved, in one reading, Policy 403.1 to remove the required pre-employment physical for all employee groups except bus drivers who are obligated by code to have a physical. >>>include the rate of reimbursement increase?>>> Schultz/Klosterman Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved a Foreign Exchange Student for the 2023-2024 school year. Cummings/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved Depositories. The following are the banks, the funds the district uses them for, and the maximum amount we expect to have in those accounts. Bank 1st – General and Management Funds $6,000,000; Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank – Activity and Food Service Funds $3,000,000; Elgin State Bank- PPEL and SAVE Funds $3,500,000; ISJIT – $1,500,000. Klosterman/Rodgers Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved the Camera System Request for Proposal (RFP). Klosterman/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved the contract between NICC and NFV for the purpose of providing accessibility of the College courses to School District students. Schultz/Rodgers Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved the Health Occupations Academy contract with NICC. Cummings/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved the purchase of a CNC plasma cutter table. Cummings/Rodgers Motion Carried 5-0
The Board approved a NFV Esports program. Cummings/Rodgers Motion Carried 5-0
The Board rejected the counteroffer from the City of Fayette and approved preparing for the sale of the building by sealed bids. Cummings/Schultz Motion Carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION
Discussion about future board meetings being at different district buildings. December organizational meeting to be held at the Valley Campus.
Motion to adjourn at 6:47 pm. Schultz/Cummings Motion Carried 5-0
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Emily Koch, President Kassie Stansbery, Business Manager