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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]

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]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 20, 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 March 16, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes of March 30, 2026 Public Hearing  Minutes of March 30, 2026 Special Meeting  Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kris Marcks) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Holly Mohs- MS Girls Basketball Jade Kleve- Assistant HS Girls Basketball Transfers  Contract Modifications New Hires Sara Sieck- MS Girls Track 2025-2026 Tasha Opitz- Food Service Director 2026-2027 Lyle Halverson – Substitute Bus/Van Driver 2025-2026 Volunteer Coaches  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation-Dairy Story Quillins for dairy products for FCS classes The Wellness Club for the senior trip Communications Student Ex-Officio Members Principals Curriculum Director Business Manager Superintendent Old Business Approve the second reading of policy 605.3R1   New Business Adopt FY 27 Budget Approve FY26 Budget Amendment  Approve Budget Guarantee Resolution Approve the Cooperative Swim Agreement with Decorah Approve the CDL Training Reimbursement Agreement Approve Official Depository amounts Approve Summer Band Lessons Approve Summer School Review the elementary class sizes Approve class changes at the high school Approve sharing agreement with South Winneshiek CSD and Postville CSD for a .6 FTE School Social Worker Approve sharing agreement with South Winneshiek CSD for a .4 FTE Curriculum Director Approve sharing agreement with Central CSD for a .2 FTE Maintenance Director Approve a statement regarding conference realignment Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn    …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, April 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 APPROVE AGENDA Public Hearing – FY2027 Budget Opening Statement – Board President on FY27 Budget Receive Written and Oral Comment on FY27 Budget Close Public Hearing on FY27 Budget Public Hearing – FY2026 Budget Amendment Open Public Hearing Receive Written and Oral Comment on FY26 Budget Amendment  Close Public Hearing on FY26 Budget Amendment Adjourn   …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, March 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA Special Meeting- March 30, 2026   CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA New Business Resignations Leah Butikofer- Speech- Individual Assistant Director New Hires Anne Britt- School Social Worker 2026-2027 Makinzie Dugger- Speech- Individual Assistant Director 2026-2027 Chloe Yauslin – 5th Grade Teacher 2026-2027 Approve the FY27 contract with the NFVEA Approve Issuing FY27 Contracts Approve acceptance of the phone upgrade bid Set Public Hearing for FY26 Budget Amendment  Adjourn    …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, March 30, 2026, 5:30 p.m. NFV HS Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA  52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA -Public Hearing   CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE APPROVE AGENDA Public Hearing Opening Statement – Board President Receive Written Comment Receive Oral Comment Adjourn    …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, March 16, 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 February 16, 2026 Regular Meeting  Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by LaCreasha Schultz) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Denise Solis- Girls Soccer Assistant Coach Transfers Jade Kleve- 5th-grade classroom to PK-8 PE/Health Contract Modifications Alex Stepan- Assistant Baseball New Hires Makenna Grove- Girls Soccer Assistant Coach Volunteer Coaches Kyler White- Soccer Steve Schroeder- Golf  Receive and Approve Gifts: Anonymous donation for Apple TV Communications Student Ex Officio Members Principals/Directors Business Manager Superintendent Old Business New Business Exchange of opening proposals for negotiations with certified staff Review/Approve FY25 Audit  Approve the first reading of policy 605.3R1 Recommendation to deny an Open Enrollment Approve the internet contract Approve the purchase of JAMF device management system Approve the AEA Purchasing Agreements Approve the LGRP (Local Government Risk Pool) Agreement Approve a service agreement with Relay for Medicaid billing services Approve the lawn mowing bid Approve the green space application bid Approve the agreement with Rausch Construction Approve the vehicle bid from Torkelson Motors Approve summer projects Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn  …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, February 16, 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 January 19, 2026 Regular Meeting  Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Kirstin Nelson-Lerch) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Janet Scroggins – Paraprofessional – Middle School Brock Sorensen Industrial Technology – end of 25-26 SY Middle School Football Middle School Girls Wrestling  Hanna Winter- Paraprofessional- end of 25-26 SY Lori Westhoff- Middle School Principal – end of 25-26 SY Lauren Falck- Wrestling Cheer Transfers Contract Modifications New Hires Laura Williams- Middle School Principal 2026-2027 SY Loree Moyle – Paraprofessional – Middle School Ardel McCartney- MS Play Volunteer Coaches Koby Moore- Baseball  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Norplex-Mirarta West Unions Lions Club Trudy Campbell Knights of Columbus Communications Student Ex Officio Members Principals/Directors Business Manager Superintendent Old Business New Business Set Public Hearings for the FY27 Budget Approve contract with Seidlitz Education for PD services Approve the agreement with a staff financial planner Approve Request for Proposal (RFP) for District phone system Approve Request for Proposal (RFP) for a vehicle   Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Board will enter in Exempt Session for Negotiations Strategic Planning per Iowa Code 20.17 (3) Adjourn    …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, January 19, 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 December 15, 2025, Regular Meeting Retiring Board Minutes of December 15, 2025, Organizational Meeting New Board Review and approve invoices Approve Financial Reports (Reviewed by Amanda Rodgers) Approve Contracts and Resignations Resignations/Retirements Lydia Knox- Paraprofessional Hannah Winter – Football Cheerleading  Bailey Winter- Elementary PE Transfers Contract Modifications New Hires Volunteer Coaches  Receive and Approve Gifts:  Communications Student Ex Officio Members Principals/Directors Business Manager Superintendent Old Business New Business Public Hearing Regarding 2026-2027 Calendar Adoption Approve the FY27 School Calendar Approve of the LIED Center’s SBRC Administration Costs Approve Fundraisers Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn  …  [Read More]

North Fayette Valley Community School District Monday, December 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. NFV High School Library 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA 52175   TENTATIVE AGENDA ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING RETIRING BOARD  CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/PLEDGE  APPROVE AGENDA   Welcome Public Consent Agenda  Approval of Minutes Minutes of November 17, 2025, Regular Meeting Review and approve invoices (Reviewed by Rich Klosterman) Approve Financial Reports   Old Business Approve the second reading of the 600 series policies   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/Retirements Gloria Wagner- Food Service Jennifer Myer- Food Service Connie Benjegerdes- Food Service Carol Stansbrough- Food Service Director Transfers Contract Modifications New Hires Kendra Lockard – Paraprofessional Volunteer Coaches Isaiah Stansbery – Large Group and Individual Speech Transfers Receive and Approve Gifts:   Communications Student Ex-Officio Members Principals and Directors Business Manager Superintendent   New Business Establish Meeting Location, Times, and Dates for 2026 Approve Depositories for 2026 Authorize Board Treasurer and Superintendent as signatories Name Legal Counsel for 2026 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 Approve 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 Plan for FY27 Approve At-Risk/Drop-Out Application for FY27 Approve setting a public hearing to adopt the FY27 School Calendar Approve the purchase of a new water softener at the Valley Campus Approve German Exchange Program      Board Discussion for Possible Agenda Items Adjourn     …  [Read More]