April 13, 2026 Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 04/13/2026 06:00 PM Missouri Valley Middle School/High School Media Center 605 E Lincoln Highway Missouri Valley, IA 51555 MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members John Ferris, President Carrie Watson, Vice President Joanna Barnard, Board Director Jessie Dewaele, Board Director Bridget Myler, Board Director arrived at 7:08 PM Non-Voting Members Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary Christi Gochenour, Superintendent Robin Holtz, Elementary Principal Nate McDonald, Secondary Principal I. Call to Order President John Ferris called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the High School Media Center, 607 East Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa. II. Recognition and Communication Amy Buchanan spoke on requesting the high school art students to participate in a project in the city park. III. Approve Agenda Motioned to approve agenda. Motion by: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Yes: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele Not Present: Bridget Myler IV. Consent Agenda Motioned to approve the consent agenda; to include March 9th regular board meeting, March 23rd special board meeting, and March 23rd exempt session meeting, the March financial reports and the board bills as presented with additional pages. Additional bills brought before the Board totaled $190,777.80. The bills totaled $504,132.58 as follows: $157,312.63- General Operating Fund; $0.00 – Management Fund; $0.00- Public Recreation Fund; $61,740.00- Capital Projects/1% Sales Tax Fund; $66,683.74– Physical Plant and Equipment; $172,056.65- Debt Services; $400.20– Extended Care; $0.00 – School Store Enterprise Funds; $24,704.83– School Nutrition; $21,234.53- Activity Fund; $0.00– Trust Fund; and $0.00 – Agency Fund. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Yes: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele Not Present: Bridget Myler V. Administration A. Administrative Reports Principals presented on Board Priority:Culture and Climateby sharing activities planned for staff, Riverside Community Schools visited our buildings to view Kagan Instruction. ISASP testing is wrapping up. Music and Band department received all I Ratings. Mike Tiffey presented on fleet mileage, upcoming facility needs, and summer projects. B. Presentation of 2026-2027 Proposed District Certified Budget Business Manager, Ashley Anderson presented on the proposed 2026-2027 District Certified Budget. VI. Public Hearing A. 2026-2027 District Certified Budget There being no public input the district will proceed with our meeting. B. 2025-2026 District Certified Budget Amendment There being no public input the district will proceed with our meeting. C. Proposed Issuance of Approximately $11,500,00 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds There being no public input the district will proceed with our meeting. VII. Board Governance A. Approval of Fundraiser Motioned to approve the additional fundraiser as discussed for the Dance Team. Motioned by: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Yes: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele Not Present: Bridget Myler B. Approval of Resolution Motioned to introduce the following Resolution and moved its adoption. President Ferris declared the Resolution adopted as follows: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $11,500,000 SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Yes: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele Not Present: Bridget Myler C. Approval of 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Motioned to approve the 2025-2026 District Certified Budget Amendment as published in exhibit VII-C. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Yes: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele Not Present: Bridget Myler D. Approval of 2026-2027 Budgeet Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 District Certified Budget as published in exhibit VII-D. Motioned by: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Yes: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele Not Present: Bridget Myler E. Discussion of Board Policies 505.01 - 508.03-R(1) No motion F. Approval of Policies Motioned to approve the second and final reading of board policies 503.2 through 504.13. Motioned by: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved G. Approval of Policy Motioned to approve the Board Policy 406.04-R(1) Licensed Employee Compensation for Extra Duty - Supplemental Pay as discussed. Motioned by: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved H. Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the agreement for the Management and Operation of a Therapeutic Classroom with Green Hills Area Education Agency as presented in exhibit VII-H. Motioned by: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved I. Approval of Policy Motioned to approve the purchase of a vehicle up to the amount of $45,000.00. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved J. Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the John Baylor OnToCollege program agreement with Green Hills AEA as presented in exhibit VII-J. Motioned by: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved K. Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Educational Service Agreement for Concurrent Enrollment Courses with Iowa Western Community College as presented in exhibit VII-K. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved L. Approval of List Motioned to approve the 2026 Missouri Valley High School Graduation Class List dependent upon the completion of course work. Motioned by: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved M. Approval of Purchase Motioned to approve the installation of cabinets in Middle and High School classrooms in the amount of $15,303.00 as presented in exhibit VII-M. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved N. Approval of Purchase Motioned to approve the bid from NL Driveway Maintenance up to $18,000. Motioned by: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved O. Approval of Bid Motioned to approve the bid to A Cut Above painting for the High School Gym in the amount up to $30,000.00 as presented in exhibit VII-O. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved P. Approval to Hire Motioned to approve the addition of one full-time Elementary Special Education teacher. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved Q. Approval of Pay Increase Motioned to approve the increase to Paraeducator Substitute Pay as of April 5, 2026 to $17.00 per hour. Motioned by: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved VIII. Human Resources (Additionals as Received) A. Consider acceptance of resignation(s) as submitted Motioned to approve the resignation of Josh York as Co-Activity Learning Center Director, Andrea Lampe, Chelsey Staben, Breanna McKinney, and Michael Dorland as Teachers, and Robert Fouts as Junior High Boys Basketball Coach and Junior High Boys Track Coach, Megan West as Junior High Girls Track Coach. Motioned by: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Consider issuance of contract(s) as recommended Motioned to approve the issuance of contracts to Brooklyn Wright as Basketball Cheer Sponsor, Bailey Campin as Wrestling Cheer Sponsor, Josh York as Assistant Activity Director, Rowdy Evans as High School Head Boys Basketball Coach, Julius Michalik as High School Girls Head Basketball Coach pending background check, Kadin Bonham as 2026 High School Baseball Assistant Coach, Tejlor Strope and Elizabeth Sturgill as Co-Head Dance Sponsors, Tejlor Strope as Football Cheer Sponsor and State Cheer Sponsor, Jake Driver as Summer Weight Room Sponsor, Staci Anderson as Extended School Year Preschool Teacher, Christina Caniglia and Amber Lundholm as Extended School Year Preschool Paraeducator, Sydney Whitfield and Darla Mass as Extended School Year K-5 Teacher, Tiffany York and Tatum Wallace as Extended School Year, Carly Watson as Elementary Teacher pending background, Sam Guarino, Van Driver, 2026-2027 Certified Staff Contracts as presented, and 2026-2027 Administrator and Director Contracts as presented. Motioned by: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Consider acceptance of volunteers as recommended Motioned to approve Noah Allmon as a Volunteer Baseball Coach. Motioned by: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved IX. Superintendent Report Superintendent reported on staff appreciation during the first week of May! Thanks to the chamber for their support. Provided updates on the HVAC facilities' upcoming meetings and dates, legislative updates and staff openings. X. Discussion and Consideration of Entering Closed Session For the Purpose of the Superintendent’s Evaluation and Goal-Setting Session In Accordance with Chapter 21.5(1)(i) of the Code of Iowa Broke for a recess at 8:26PM - 8:31PM. At 8:31PM, motioned to enter into a closed session as authorized by section 21.5 (1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the superintendent. Returned to open session at 9:20PM. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved XI. Adjournment The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, to begin at 6:00 P.M. Motioned to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 P.M. Motioned by: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved Board President Board Secretary OPERATING FUND AGRILAND FS, INC, FUEL PURCHASES/TRANSPORTATION, 5,717.83 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING, WATER, 9.30 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 9,843.00 BOMGAARS, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 141.68 C & H FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICES, 593.37 CAMPO AZUL, RESTAURANT, 192.60 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 8,018.03 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 1,289.76 CENTRALREACH LLC, 1,250.00 CENTURY LINK, IP AND DATA SERVICES, 1,570.04 CENTURYLINK, PURCHASED SERVICES, 451.83 CJ'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, FERTILIZER/HERBICIDE APPL, 14.49 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMT OR SPED TUITION, 19,410.78 CUSTOM TRENDS, T-SHIRT COMPANY, 141.65 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE, 1,993.13 DONOVAN GROUP I, 2,750.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, COPIER LEASE, 46.19 EGAN SUPPLY CO, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 829.48 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC, 24,896.97 FELD FIRE/SECURITY, SECURITY LABOR, 6,787.71 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 89.94 GENIE PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL, 240.00 GINGERICH AUTOMOTIVE, AUTO REPAIR/PARTS, 154.12 GRAINGER CARIBE, INC., REPAIR PARTS, 900.15 GREEN HILLS AUTO TRANSFER, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION, 22,321.10 GUINAN HEATING & COOLING, MAINTENACE PART, 648.50 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING, 443.05 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, ICN SERVICES, 412.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAID CLAIM/REIMBURSEMENT TO DHS, 9,868.88 IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TUITION / MISC. FEES, 350.00 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP, FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE, 1,845.87 JOSTENS, GRADUATION / YEARBOOKS, 371.45 KANSAS CITY AUDIO-VISUAL INC., AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT, 2,449.00 KIDWELL, INC, PURCHASED SERVICES, 143.75 KILLER FISH HOLDINGS CO dba PIRANHA FABRICATION, LLC, 2,173.50 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 1,905.09 MENARDS - COUNCIL BLUFFS, LUMBERYARD, 164.00 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, 11,078.21 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS, INC., BD MINUTES/VISITORS GUIDE/ADS, 554.89 MISSOURI VALLEY WATER DEPT., WATER & SEWER, 1,527.17 MYLER, KENNEDY, 35.52 NAPA AUTO PARTS, REPAIR PARTS, 515.56 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, TRANSP REPAIR PARTS, 572.57 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING, 280.00 POTTER-MAXWELL, KAREN, PURCHASED SERVICE, 150.00 SAI, CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS, 350.00 SCHMITT MUSIC COMPANY, MUSIC SUPPLIES, 6,548.00 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR - 8, BOOK FAIR BILLING, 1,205.66 SCHOOLPOSTERS.COM, LLC, 141.90 SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCIL, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION, 1,190.00 STERLING AMBITIONS, LLC, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 6.59 TRIPLE M DIESEL, PURCHASED SERVICE, 304.50 UNITY SCHOOL BUS PARTS, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, 556.88 VERIZON BUSINESS, 230.88 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE, INC dba PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION, 1,040.26 WILLIAM & MACGILL, TEACHING SUPPLIES, 595.80 Fund Number, 157,312.63 CAP. PROJECTS/LOCAL OPTION TAX BDH ENGINEERING LLC, 61,740.00 Fund Number, 61,740.00 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT BILLION AUTOMOTIVE, VEHICLE PURCHASE, 53,248.00 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 1,631.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMT OR SPED TUITION, 3,147.54 HOMETOWN LEASING, 1,490.29 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 7,166.91 Fund Number, 66,683.74 DEBT SERVICE FUND MIDSTATES BANK N.A., HVAC LOAN PAYMENT/VPPEL FUND, 172,056.65 Fund Number, 172,056.65 EXTENDED CARE CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 169.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 231.20 Fund Number, 400.20 Checking Account ID, 458,193.22 NUTRITION FUND DFA DAIRY BRANDS CORPORATE, LLC, DAIRY PRODUCTS, 2,986.12 MARTIN BROS, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 20,571.85 MISSOURI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM NUTRITION, 210.00 PAN-O- GOLD BAKING COMPANY, BREAD PURCHASED, 795.60 RAPIDS, FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES, 141.26 Fund Number, 24,704.83 Checking Account ID, 24,704.83 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AA PRODUCTIONS, 75.00 AUDUBON COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT, ACTIVITY ENTRY FEE, 150.00 AVERY BROTHERS SIGN COMPANY, SIGN COMPANY, 153.00 BAXTER, RANDY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 100.00 BELT, RICHARD, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 90.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 5,306.85 BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BOYS TRACK ENTRY FEE, 197.79 CAMPO AZUL, RESTAURANT, 1,980.00 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 1,297.95 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 303.06 CARNES, REGG, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 90.00 COMPLETE MUSIC, DJ FEES / DEPOSITS, 795.00 COX, MELISSA, 270.00 FFA DBA NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, FFA ORGANIZATION, 142.60 FISHER'S PETALS & POSIES, FLOWER SHOP, 30.00 GRAPHIC EDGE dba GAME ONE, THE, FB CLINIC REGISTRATION, 753.91 HAUFF MID AMERICA SPORTS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS, 1,643.80 IOWA FCCLA, CONF.REGIST/ENTRY FEES/DUES, 130.00 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER MISSOURI VALLEY, DUES/FEES, 500.00 LEWIS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ATHLETIC ENTRY FEE, 130.00 MIDWEST TROPHY & AWARDS, PLAQUES & TROPHIES, 240.00 MISSOURI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM NUTRITION, 1,200.00 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING, 1,324.31 PRINT LABORATORY, THE, PRINTING SERVICES, 775.00 RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, 125.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 542.76 ULMER, CASSANDRA, CATERING SERVICE, 388.50 WISHING HILLS BARN LLC, 2,500.00 Fund Number, 21,234.53 Checking Account ID, 21,234.53 Grand Total: 504,132.58 HCTR 5-6-26
