BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – JULY 23, 2025 5:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, BOARDROOM CALL TO ORDER: President Benjamin Hansen called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were Paul Cogdill, Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Kim McAllister and Steve Puck. Director Miller was absent. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by McAllister, second by Heistand to approve the agenda and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 6-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Cogdill, second by Puck to approve the bills/reports as presented and approve contracts for Justin Davis – Head Girl’s Basketball and Junior High Football coach. Motion carried 6-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reviewed the cell phone/electronic device policy that will be introduced later in the meeting. There are four classrooms in the elementary building that need new carpet, two of which have to have it replaced. There are two lighting bids that were received, which will be reviewed later in the meeting, along with gym wall graphics and an open enrollment request which missed the March 1st deadline. NEW BUSINESS: A. 2025/26 Electronic Device Policy: Motion Heistand, second by Cogdill to approve the electronic device policy, stipulating that devices may be used during lunch and passing times (non-instructional time) during classes, with administration discretion to remove such privileges at any time. Motion carried 6-0. B. 2025/26 Student Handbook: Motion by Cogdill, second by Puck to approve the 2025-26 student handbook. Motion carried 6-0. C. Elem. Classroom Carpet: Motion by McAllister, second by Malone to approve replacing carpet in two elementary classrooms, with an estimated cost of $6,200 per room. Motion carried 6-0. D. ROI Lighting Bids: No action was taken; direction was provided for Supt. Christiansen to obtain better bids. E. Gym Wall Graphics: Motion by Heistand, second by Malone to approve the gym wall graphics quote with Fast Signs for $13,763.20. Motion carried 6-0. F. District Legal Counsel: Motion by Puck, second by Heistand to approve the appointment of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as the school district’s legal counsel for 2025-26. Motion carried 6-0. G. Depository Banks/Limits: Motion by Malone, second by Puck to approve the Community Bank of Dunlap as the active depository bank for 2025-26 with a deposit limit of $14,000,000 and United Bank of Iowa with a deposit limit of $15,000. Motion carried 6-0. H. Missed OE Deadline Request: Motion by McAllister, second by Cogdill to approve the missed deadline open enrollment request. Ayes: McAllister, Cogdill, Hansen, Malone, and Puck Abstain: Heistand I. Immediate Eligibility of OE Request: Motion by Puck, second by Cogdill to deny the immediate eligibility for the above open enrollment request. Ayes: Puck, Cogdill, Hansen, Malone and McAllister Abstain: Heistand J. Discussion: Next board meeting will take place on August 20th at 7:30 a.m. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen presented 200 series for first review. These policies will be brought back next month for second review. A motion by McAllister, second by Malone to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell President, Benjamin Hansen Board Bills GENERAL 95 PERCENT GROUP, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 2,585.10 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 166.47 AMSTERDAM, TEACHERS SUPPLIES 131.60 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS 309.80 CALVIN CHRISTOPHERSEN, DC, PURCHASED SERVICE 300.00 CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ACTIVITY EXPENSE 3,995.56 CAMBIUM ASSESSMENT, PURCHASED SERVICE 471.50 CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 118.47 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES 676.87 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE 518.15 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE 1,658.53 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY 978.74 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE 220.00 COMMUNITY BANK, CHANGE 30.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION 800.70 DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 84,426.50 DENISON DO IT BEST HARDWARE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES 513.75 DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 161.15 DOUBLE B TRASH SERVICE, LLC, TRASH REMOVAL 560.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 292.29 DUNLAP PLUMBING & HEATING, INC, REPAIRS/RENTAL 79.20 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL 125.27 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES 11.20 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE 211.80 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE 311.16 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES 193.60 HANIGAN'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC, LAWN CARE 3,580.00 HARLAN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, REGISTRATION 12,543.78 IA ASSN OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OF, SEMINAR FEES 250.00 IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BOARDS, BOARD SERVICES 2,789.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES 39.22 IOWA DIVISION OF CRIMINAL INV, IA CRIMINAL HISTORY 41.00 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES, SUBSCRIPTION 724.85 IOWA TESTING PROG, TESTING SERVICE 1,409.00 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICES 623.00 MARK'S PLUMBING PARTS, PLUMBING REPAIRS 213.38 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS 10,998.31 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, BUS REPAIRS 39.98 PETTY CASH/LORI MALONE, REIMBURSEMENT 3.27 PLANBOOK INC., SOFTWARE 432.00 QUILL CORP, OFFICE SUPPLIES 447.56 ROBERTS AUTO SUPPLY, REPAIR PARTS 34.50 ROCHESTER 100 INC., CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 320.00 ROCKIN K SOLUTIONS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE 1,702.99 RURAL SCHOOL ADVOCATES, MEMBERSHIP 750.00 SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS, MUSIC SUPPLIES 158.40 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA, REGISTRATION 1,350.00 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC (LATTA), SUPPLIES 321.50 SCHOOLSPLP, LLC 3,275.00 SENOR WOOLY LLC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 199.00 TEACHER DIRECT, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 528.48 TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE 1,616.56 TRI-CENTER CSD, ENTRY FEES 36,422.59 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS 120.36 WOODBINE COMM SCHOOLS, TUITION/ENTRY FEE 57,313.48 ZANER BLOSER, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 2,130.70 Fund Total: 240,225.32 MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY BANK UNEMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT 977.14 COMMUNITY BANK/MEDICAL INSR, Medical Insurance 485.14 HOFFMAN AGENCY, INSURANCE 226,895.00 IOWA LGRP, NATURAL GAS PARTICIPATION 49,359.19 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS 117.22 JONES INSURANCE 3,281.00 STORM PROTECTION FUND 19,947.00 STUDENT ASSURANCE SERVICES, INC, CATASTROPHIC INSURANCE 500.00 Fund Total: 301,561.69 CAMPUS CARE FAREWAY STORES, GROCERIES 162.20 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 179.99 WALMART - CAPITOL ONE, SUPPLIES 644.43 Fund Total: 986.62 Checking Account Total: 542,773.63 SCHOOL NUTRITION BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS 100.00 FOLK, COLIN, REFUND 10.45 FOSTER, MICHELLE, MILEAGE 2.40 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION & OUTREACH, REGISTRATION 396.00 Fund Total: 508.85 Checking Account Total: 508.85 STUDENT ACTIVITY AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 359.97 ANTHEM SPORTS, ACTIVITIES SUPPLIES 74.79 ARKFELD, MARK, OFFICIAL 150.00 BROADCAST MUSIC, LICENSE 187.23 BRUCK, JAMES, OFFICIAL 100.00 CASH/ LORI MALONE, CHANGE FUNDS 900.00 CHRISTENSEN, CALEB, OFFICIAL 100.00 CMC NEPTUNE - GAMETIME, ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 2,300.00 DAIRY QUEEN, FUNDRAISER 96.00 DAIRY SWEET, PURCHASED SERVICE 1,324.38 FREDERICKSEN, KEN, OFFICIAL 150.00 GACKE, ADAM, OFFICIAL 190.00 GIPPER MEDIA, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE 1,500.00 GLC BEEF, FOOD 206.25 GRAPHIX, SUPPLIES 416.00 HAUFF MID-AMERICA SPORTS, SPORTS SUPPLIES 2,298.00 HEIMAN, KARL, OFFICIAL 150.00 IOWA HS MUSIC ASSOCIATION, REGISTRATION/DUES 25.00 JOSTENS, SUPPLIES 4,141.43 JUGS SPORTS, EQUIPMENT 100.00 KUHL, DAVID, DRIVERS ED SERVICES 100.00 MATTHEWS, BILL, OFFICIAL 150.00 PERKINS, JOSHUA, OFFICIAL 100.00 RED OAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ENTRY FEE 100.00 SB DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY, PURCHASED SERVICE 552.00 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES 471.90 SPORTS IMPORTS INC., ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 2,462.10 TAYLOR, DUSTIN, OFFICIAL 190.00 UPPER IOWA VOLLEYBALL 1,400.00 VAN NESS, CODY, OFFICIAL 160.00 WALMART - CAPITOL ONE, SUPPLIES 318.28 WEGNER, SAM, OFFICIAL 160.00 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES 385.00 WENDTS POTS & POSIES, SUPPLIES 30.00 Fund Total: 21,348.33 TRUST FUND CLARA GORHAM & REGIS UNIVSERSITY, SCHOLARSHIP 1,000.00 Fund Total: 1,000.00 Checking Account Total: 22,348.33 LOCAL OPTION TAX 3C ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE 9,345.79 APPTEGY, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE 8,053.39 SECURITY EQUIPMENT INC., CONSTRUCTION 1,155.72 Fund Total: 18,554.90 PPEL ACCESS LEASING, PURCHASED SERVICE 1,745.00 BULLSEYE, LLC 4,500.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION 158.55 EBOARD SOLUTIONS, INC,., BOARD SOFTWARE 1,000.00 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES 1,050.00 LAKESHORE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 146.17 MCCLELLAN ELECTRIC, INC., ELECTRICIAN WORK 1,944.13 SELL, TERRA 868.30 VARSITY IMAGE, ATHLETIC 13,173.26 Fund Total: 24,585.41 DEBT SERVICE PIPER SANDLER, PURCHASED SERVICE 1,250.00 Fund Total: 1,250.00 Checking Account Total: 44,390.31 HCTR 8-6-25
