Author: Alex Snyder

September 14, 2026 Special Meeting

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, September 14, 2026, 12:00 p.m. NFV Central Office Conference Room 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175 School Board meeting Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/jtr-dpmx-mwd Or dial: ‪(US) +1 929-277-6049‬ PIN: ‪455 675 279‬#   TENTATIVE AGENDA   CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE Welcome Public APPROVE AGENDA New Business Public Hearing on the conveyance of an interest in real property, pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 279.8 and 297.22.  …  [Read More]

August 17, 2026 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, August 17, 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: Travis Elliott & Laura Williams; Curriculum Director: Betsy Nefzger; Special Education Director: Sara Swensen; Media: Mike VanSickle   President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm.   …  [Read More]

August 17, 2026 Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, August 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE Welcome Public APPROVE AGENDA Consent Agenda  Approval of Minutes Minutes of July 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kirsten Nelson-Lerch) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements:  Transfers  Contract Modifications Donna Fink – Full time bus to Substitute Bus New Hires Teralee Lidsay- TCLC Lead Tina Halverson- WUE Administrative Assistant Stephanie Streeter- HS Paraprofessional Emily Young- HS Paraprofessional   Volunteer Coaches Paul Amundson – Marching Band Drumline  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Communications Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Special Education Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business Approve the second 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 New Business Recommendation to deny an Open Enrollment Recommendation to deny an Open Enrollment Approve changing the date of the November board meeting Approve the NICC dual credit contract Approve the Healthcare Consortium contract Approve the Bridges Lease Agreement Approve an agreement for field painting with Central CSD Approve setting a Public Hearing for a Temporary Easement with the City of West Union Approve the student Ex-Officio Board members for the 2026-2027 school year Appoint an IASB Delegate Approve the 2026-2027 NFV Goals Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn  …  [Read More]

July 20, 2026 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.   …  [Read More]

July 20, 2026 Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, July 20, 2026, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE Welcome Public APPROVE AGENDA Consent Agenda  Approval of Minutes Minutes of June 15, 2026 Regular Meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Amanda Rodgers) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Sarah Pisney- Home School Assistance Transfers  Contract Modifications 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 Cody Anderson- Industrial Technology Shirley Durnan-Preschool Paraprofessional Volunteer Coaches Travis Wymer- Football Koby Moore- Football Gunner Rodgers- Wresting  Receive and Approve Gifts: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Communications Principals Curriculum Director Special Education Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business Approve the second reading of 209.6  New Business Approve the purchase of a van with a wheelchair ramp Approve purchasing Edgenuity as our online curriculum for grades 6-12 Approve tree removal at the West Union campus Approve Valley Elementary access to the Middle School library permission form Approve access fee for Hudl and TigerHawk Sports Cast Approve guidelines for 8th-grade participation in high school athletics Approve the 28E agreement for the Bridge Learning Center Approve 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 Approve 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 Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn  …  [Read More]

June 15, 2026 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, 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.   …  [Read More]

June 15, 2026 Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, June 15, 2026, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Welcome Public APPROVE AGENDA Consent Agenda  Approval of Minutes Minutes of May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Rich Klosterman) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Anastasia Lavrenko- 2nd grade Transfers  Mickey Weidemann to 2nd grade Contract Modifications New Hires Kelly Elliott- Extended Year Special Education Kali Wenger- Valley Preschool Jade Kleve- MS Girls Basketball 3rd grade Volunteer Coaches  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Communications Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Special Education Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business Approve the second reading of policy 705.1 New Business Approve the Keystone AEA service agreement for the 2026-2027 school year Approve a resolution to transfer from the General Fund to the Student Activities Fund for protective gear Approve student fees for FY27 (preschool tuition, meals, passes, book, band, graduation)  Approve 2026-27 District Insurance Renewal Approve preschool budget calculation process Review and Approve the FY27 Substitute Pay Rates Approve FY27 Employee Handbook Approve FY27 Student Handbooks Approve FY27 Activity Handbook Approve the first reading of the 209.6 Approve the updated invoice for the literacy curriculum Approve the purchase of vape detectors and camera upgrades Approve the Termination of the Crossroads Consortium Agreement Approve the Bridges Consortium Agreement Approve the bid specifications for a van with a wheelchair lift Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn  …  [Read More]

May 18, 2025 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, May 18, 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; Curriculum Director: Betsy Nefzger; Special Education Director: Sara Swensen; Staff:Angie Boehm, Chandler Njus, Jessica White; Media: Mike VanSickle   President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm.   …  [Read More]

May 18, 2026 Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA   CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE Welcome Public APPROVE AGENDA Consent Agenda  Approval of Minutes Minutes of April 20, 2026, Public Hearing on FY27 Budget and FY26 Budget Amendment Minutes of April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kris McGrane) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Jessica Bushman – Teacher, Admin Assistant, Model Teacher Transfers  Lauren Thoms- SPED Strat. …  [Read More]

April 20, 2026 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, April 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; Student Member: Gabe Stansbery Superintendent: Joe Griffith; Business Manager: Kassie Stansbery; Principals: Chris Miller, Lori Westhoff, & Travis Elliott; Curriculum Director: Betsy Nefzger; Special Education Director: Sara Swensen; Staff: Dawn Halverson, Kelli Lau, Heidi Chapman, Jessie Bushman, Katie Wymer, Jennifer Everitt; Patrons: Jaenelle Thomas, Peyton Elliott, Cashton Rose, Rylee Langreck, Trace Farr, Josiah Gearhart   President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:34 pm.   …  [Read More]