Author: Alex Snyder

May 12, 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 12, 2025, 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: Gabe Stansbery & Lexi McGowan; Superintendent: Joe Griffith, Business Manager: Kassie Stansbery; Principals: Chris Miller, Micah Gearhart, Travis Elliott; Curriculum Director: Betsy Nefzger; Media: Sharon Drahn Vice President Klosterman called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm. …  [Read More]

May 12, 2025 Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, May 12, 2025, 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 14, 2025 Special Meeting  Minutes of April 14, 2025 Public Hearing  Minutes of April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kris McGrane) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Mallory Meyer – HS/WUE Nurse Steve Schroeder- Assistant Cross Country Coach Transfers Gage Mohs- HS PE/SC Dana Leitzman- MS Special Education Contract Modifications New Hires Lauren Falck- HS Student Council Julie Frieden- HS Head Cross Country Coach Karissa Butikofer-TCLC Director- WUE after-school program Teralee Lidsey- VELC Director- VE after-school program Bryan Wendt- Scenery Director- Fall Musical MS Vocal Music Volunteer Coaches  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Communications Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business   New Business Approve the 2024-2025 Graduates Review Course Enrollment Trends Approve the District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP) Approve the milk, bread, LP, and fuel bids for the FY26 school year Approve Hacker-Nelson Audit contract Approve the first reading of the 710-713 policies Approve the first reading of the 800 policies Approve sharing agreement with South Winneshiek CSD for a .4 FTE Curriculum Director Approve sharing agreement with Central CSD for a .2 FTE Building and Grounds Director FY26 service agreement: Media and Technology Services and Education Services with Keystone AEA FY26 Sharing Agreement for a School Social Worker with Keystone AEA Contract for Transfer of State Funding: 90% of the state funds from District to Keystone AEA for special education support services Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn  …  [Read More]

April 14, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION    Minutes, Special Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, April 14, 2025, in the NFV Central Office Conference Room, 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. …  [Read More]

April 14, 2025 Public Hearing

NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION    Minutes, Public Hearing of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, April 14, 2025, 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, Alex Kent, & Gabe Stansbery; Superintendent: Joe Griffith, Business Manager: Kassie Stansbery; Superintendent’s Secretary: Stephanie Michael; Principals: Chris Miller, Micah Gearhart, Travis Elliott; Staff: Shanda Miller, Julie Frieden, Kory Kuhens, Lisa McLellan,  Media: Sharon Drahn; Patrons: Mattison Goddard, Gavin Schroyer, Cael Reichter, Bowen Muzingo, Zach McLellan, Aileen Escobar, Lisbeth Trinidad   President Koch called the Public Hearing of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm. …  [Read More]

April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting 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 14, 2025, 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, Alex Kent, & Gabe Stansbery; Superintendent: Joe Griffith, Business Manager: Kassie Stansbery; Superintendent’s Secretary: Stephanie Michael; Principals: Chris Miller, Micah Gearhart, Travis Elliott; Staff: Shanda Miller, Julie Frieden, Kory Kuhens, Lisa McLellan,  Media: Sharon Drahn; Patrons: Mattison Goddard, Gavin Schroyer, Cael Reichter, Bowen Muzingo, Zach McLellan, Aileen Escobar, Lisbeth Trinidad President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:33 pm. …  [Read More]

April 14, 2025 Special Meeting Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 14, 2025, 4:30 p.m. NFV Central Office Conference Room 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA Possible Closed Session Motion/Second to move to Closed Session as provided in section 21.5(i) of Iowa Code for the Superintendent Evaluation Roll Call Vote Motion/Second to reconvene open session Adjourn    …  [Read More]

April 14, 2025 Public Hearing Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 14, 2025, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA    CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE APPROVE AGENDA Opening Statement – Board President Receive Written Comment Receive Oral Comment Adjourn    …  [Read More]

April 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 14, 2025, 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 March 10, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2025 Public Hearing  Minutes of March 24, 2025 Special Meeting  Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kris Marcks) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Jared Tilleraas- Middle School Volleyball Kris Wickham – Middle School Special Education Jon Kullen- High School PE Transfers  Contract Modifications Terry Mork- Full-Time Bus Driver 2025-2026 New Hires Aaron Nelson- Head Varsity Volleyball Garrett Crandall – Substitute Bus Driver Volunteer Coaches  Receive and Approve Gifts: St. …  [Read More]

March 24, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION    Minutes, Special Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, March 24, 2025, in the NFV Central Office Conference Room, 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.  …  [Read More]

March 24, 2025 Public Hearing Minutes

NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION    Minutes, Public Hearing of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, March 24, 2025, 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.  …  [Read More]