2023 School Board Agendas

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, June 10, 2024, 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 May 13, 2024, regular meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Rich Klosterman) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Paula Johnson – Custodial Chris Moss- HS Boys Head Wrestling Transfers  Contract Modifications New Hires Sandy Klosterman- Custodial Zach Bruns- Technology Assistant and HS Boys Head Wrestling Volunteer Coaches  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Communications Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business New Business Set public hearing for the Flexibility Account Approve student fees for FY25 (preschool tuition, meals, passes, book, band, graduation) Approve FY25 Employee Handbook Approve FY25 Student Handbooks Approve Career and Technical Clubs Approve the student Ex-Oficio Members Approve the FY25 Substitute Pay Rates Approve the agreement with Energy Tax Savers Approve the agreement with A&J Associates Approve the purchase of a water heater Approve the purchase of kitchen equipment Approve High School course changes Approve hiring an Operations Secretary Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn     …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, May 13, 2024, 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 8, 2024, special meeting Minutes of April 8, 2024, regular meeting  Minutes of April 29, 2024, special meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kris McGrane) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Tracy Nuss- Large Group Assistant Speech Jackie Halstead- Van Driver- end of year Dale Bilden- Bus Driver- end of year Shad Roys- Substitute Bus Driver- end of year Kim Kraft- Paraprofessional- end of year Transfers  Jade Daughton- HS Track Contract Modifications New Hires Dan Hovden- Middle School Football Mina Fantz- HS Yearbook Leah Wegmann- HS English Makinzie Dugger- HS Play and Scenery Director Volunteer Coaches  Receive and Approve Gift(s): Bank 1st donation for Earth Day sidewalk chalk Communications Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business New Business Public hearing for FY24 Budget Amendment Approve FY24 Budget Amendment Approve Fundraising for the FY24 School Year Approve the 2023-2024 Graduates Accept the Baseball Restroom/Pressbox/Concession stand from the booster club Approve sharing agreements for FY25 with the following: Keystone AEA for a .4 FTE social worker, South Winneshiek CSD for a .2 FTE curriculum director, and Central CSD for a .2 FTE building director Review Course Enrollment Trends Approve FY25 milk, bread, gas, diesel, LP, and tire bids Approve 2024-2025 Test Plot Agreement with the Nate Meyer Family Approve moving the July regular board meeting from July 8th to July 15th Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 (1)(a) for Superintendent Evaluation Adjourn     …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 29, 2024, at 2:45 p.m. NFV Central Office Conference Room 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   SPECIAL MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Welcome Public APPROVE AGENDA New Business Set Public Hearing for FY24 Budget Amendment Adjourn …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 8, 2024, Directly following Public Hearing at 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 11, 2024, regular meeting  Minutes of March 25, 2024 public hearing Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kris Marcks) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Brandi Hurd-Custodial Julianne Meyer- HS English, Assistant Musical Director, High School Play Director, Middle School Play Director John Bendt – HS/MS Chorus, Musical Director, ESPORTS Transfers  Bryan Wendt-HS/MS Chorus Contract Modifications New Hires Renn Trumblee – Custodial Mark Branch- Transportation Director Tina Halverson- Middle School Administrative Assistant Susan Wenger- Valley Elementary Administrative Assistant Steven Schroeder- Assistant Cross-Country Coach Volunteer Coaches Koby Moore – Baseball  Receive and Approve Gifts: West Union Lions, William & Linda Anderson, Knights of Columbus Communications TAG presentation Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business New Business Adopt FY25 Budget Budget Guarantee Resolution  Approve German Trip Approve Summer Band Approve Summer School Approve the location of music concerts Approve Summer Maintenance Projects Review elementary class size Approve FY 2025 Contracts and Work Agreements Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 8, 2024, 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]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, March 25, 2024, 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]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, March 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA 52175 TENTATIVE AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE 2. Welcome Public 3. APPROVE AGENDA 4. Consent Agenda a. Approval of Minutes i. Minutes of February 12, 2024, regular meeting b. Review and approve invoices c. Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by LaCreasha Schultz) d. …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, February 12, 2024, 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 January 15, 2024, regular meeting  Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kirstin Nelson-Lerch) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Gerald Beenken- Custodian Jennifer Ruckdashel -Bus Driver Michelle Hurlbut- Paraprofessional Donna Becker- Technology Assistant Rebecca Den Burger- Paraprofessional Yvonne Kleppe-Paraprofessional Valerie Lechtenberg-Teacher Elly Lehs- Teacher Tim Feldman- Teacher Sarah Pisney-Teacher Rick Taylor- MS Football Contract Modifications New Hires  John Bendt-ESports Spring Season Volunteer Coaches Steve Schroeder- Golf Transfers   Receive and Approve Gifts:  Knights of Columbus Skip Ney  Norplex Micarta Communications Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business New Business Public Hearing on FY25 Calendar Approve FY25 Calendar Set Public Hearings for FY25 Budget  Approval of school bus bids Approval of Apple Lease Approval of the first reading of policies 501.3, 505.8, and 505.8R1 Approval of revised Consortium Agreement for Crossroads Academy Approval of insurance rate changes Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn     …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, January 15, 2024, 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 December 11, 2023, Organizational Meeting Retiring Board Minutes of December 11, 2023, Organizational Meeting New Board Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Amanda Rodgers) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations Kelly Luzum Contract Modifications New Hires  Robin Osmundson – Associate Food Service Director Jessica Miller – Cook High School Aimee Martin – Cook High School Nate Meyer- MS Girls Wrestling Assistant Individual Speech Dan Hovden – Head Baseball Volunteer Coaches Isaiah Stansbery- Speech Transfers  Tina Halverson- 5-8 Guidance Counselor Title I  Title I  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Fayette County Dairy Promotion $200   Communications Instructional Coaches Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business Approve Second Reading of Policies 503.8, 605.1-R1, 605.3, 605.3-R1, 605.3-E1, 605.3-E2, 605.5 New Business Set a public hearing for calendar adoption Approval of Bus Specifications Approval to open two accounts at Kerndt Brothers Approval of a software purchase Recommendation to incentivize early notification of retirement Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, December 11, 2023, 5:30 p.m. NFV Middle School, Library 23493 Canoe Road, Elgin, IA 52141   TENTATIVE AGENDA ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RETIRING BOARD  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE  APPROVE AGENDA  Welcome Public Consent Agenda  Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Rich Klosterman)   Old Business Second reading of Policies 705.1-R1 and 705.1-R2.   Communication Superintendent Adjourn   TENTATIVE AGENDA ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING NEW BOARD  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL By Board Secretary APPROVE AGENDA Welcome Public Letter from the County Commissioner of Elections Oath of Office to Newly Elected Members Call for Nominations for Board President and Vice President Elect Board President and Administer Oath of Office Elect Board Vice President and Administer Oath of Office Appointment and Oath of Office of the Board Secretary/Treasurer Consent Agenda Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations Contract Modifications New Hires ESports Winter season Amber Keller, paraprofessional West Union Elem Arika Rinnels, paraprofessional Middle School Volunteer Coaches Transfers Receive and Approve Gifts:   Communications Standards-Based Grading Esports Update Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent New Business Name Legal Counsel for FY24 Authorize Board Treasurer and Superintendent as signatories Set Time/Date for Regular Board Meetings Determine Official Newspaper Appoint a Representative County Conference Board Appoint Representatives for the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Appoint Representatives for the Labor-Management Committee Appoint Representatives for the Negotiations Committee Appoint Representatives for the Facilities Committee Approval of District-Level Appointments Request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) in the amount of $178,728 for Modified Supplemental Amount due to uncounted open enrollments during the Fall of 2022 Request to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) in the amount of $14,532 for English Language Learners beyond 5 years Approve At-Risk/Drop-Out Application for FY25 Approve First Reading of Policies 503.8, 605.1-R1, 605.3, 605.3-R1, 605.3-E1, 605.3-E2, 605.5 Approve Early Graduates to Attend Senior Chicago Trip Consideration of a Middle School Girls Wrestling Coach      Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn     …  [Read More]