NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes, Regular Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, January 15, 2024, 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: Avery Donnelly
Others: Superintendent: Joe Griffith, Business Manager: Kassie
Stansbery; Principals: Travis Elliott, Chris Miller;
Curriculum Director: Betsy Nefzger; Staff: Tim Feldman,
Stephanie Vagts, Molli Steffens, Tina Halverson, Julie
Frieden; Patrons: Sandy Klosterman, Sara Swensen
President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm.
Roll Call of Board members: Present: Koch, Schultz, Rodgers, Nelson-Lerch, Klosterman, McGrane, & Marcks. Klosterman led the board and audience in the pledge of allegiance.
President Koch welcomed and invited comments from the Public.
The agenda was approved as presented. Schultz/Rodgers Motion Carried 7-0
Public Forum:
Motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items:
- Minutes of December 11, 2023, Organizational Meeting Retiring Board
- Minutes of December 11, 2023, Organizational Meeting New Board
- Review/approve invoices
- Approve Financial Reports
- Approve Resignations: Kelly Luzum – MS Guidance Counselor
- Approve New Hires: Robin Osmundson – Associate Food Service Director, Jessica Miller – Cook HS, Aimee Martin – Cook HS, Nate Meyer- MS Girls Wrestling, Makinzie Dugger-Assistant Individual Speech, Dan Hovden – Head Baseball
- Approve Volunteer Coaches: Isaiah Stansbery – Speech
- Transfers: Tina Halverson 5-8 Guidance Counselor, Mike Elsbernd-Title I, Molly J Holthaus – Title l
- Receive and Approve Gifts: Fayette County Dairy Promotion $200
Klosterman/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 7-0
COMMUNICATIONS
Curriculum Director Nefzger along with a group of teacher leaders did a follow-up regarding standard based grading.
Student Ex-Officio Member Donnelly updated the board on winter festivities, winter sports, speech competitions, and student council activities.
Principals’ reports included an update on the start of second semester, state mandated reports, potential policy changes, preschool desk audit, and the substitute shortage. Junior achievement will be starting at the elementary level as well.
Curriculum Director Nefzger spoke about virtual professional development days.
Business Manager Stansbery reported on the end of calendar year processes, Title claims, budget workshops, and open enrollment billing.
Superintendent’s report included information on the legislative updates, closing on the sale of the Fayette Elementary building, and remote professional development. Snow days will now be added to the end of the school year. Information was provided about the Apple Inc. contract that is being reviewed by the district regarding technology replacement.
OLD BUSINESS
The Board approved the Second Reading of Policies 503.8, 605.1-R1, 605.3, 605.3-R1, 605.3-E1, 605.3-E2, 605.5. Klosterman/Schultz Motion Carried 7-0
NEW BUSINESS
The board approved setting a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2024-2025 school year calendar on February 12, 2024 at 5:30pm at the regularly scheduled board meeting. Schultz/Marcks Motion Carried 7-0
The board reviewed the bus specifications and letter to send out for quotes on the purchase of one 65 passenger school bus and one 77 passenger school bus for the 2024-2025 school year. Klosterman/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 7-0
The board approved the opening of money market accounts at Kerndt Brothers Savings Bank for the Food Service Fund and the Student Activity Fund. Nelson-Lerch/Schultz Motion Carried 7-0
The board approved the purchase of Imagine Learning software for Edgenuity. Schultz/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 7-0
The board reviewed and adopted the temporary policy amendments to board policy 407.6 early retirement notification and incentive plan. McGrane/Schultz Motion Carried 7-0
DISCUSSION
Legislation concerns regarding categorical funding and AEA agreements were discussed.
Motion to adjourn at 6:49 pm. Schultz/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 7-0
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Emily Koch, President Kassie Stansbery, Business Manager