BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – JUNE 29, 2026 7:30 A.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 7:30 a.m. Members answering roll call were JoEtt Cogdill, Paul Cogdill, Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Kim McAllister and Steve Puck. Director Craig Malone 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 P. Cogdill, second by Puck 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 Puck, second by McAllister to approve the bills/reports as presented; approve the resignation of Johanna Skinner – Asst. Drama Sponsor; and to approve a contract for Dennis Hamblen – PT BVN Custodian. Motion carried 6-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported that the following items will be discussed later in the meeting: school fees, HF2591 related to 8th grade eligibility, SF2428 regarding a committee of teacher for student threats, changes to the 26-27 student handbook, and staff and student device quotes. The new BV logo has been finalized, it looks great and we were provided with many different variations for unlimited uses. The custodians are working hard and moving along well in the buildings to get them ready for the upcoming school year. NEW BUSINESS: A. Safety Equipment Transfer: Motion by Puck, second by Heistand to approve the transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Student Activity Fund for expenditures made in FY25-26 in the amount of $6,613.66 for athletic safety and protective gear (recondition and purchase of new football helmets and shoulder pads) per Iowa Code Section 298A.8(2). Motion carried 6-0. B. Payment of Bills through FY26 & July 2026: Motion by McAllister, second by P. Cogdill to approve the business manager and board president to pay bills through June 30, 2026 and July 2026. Motion carried 6-0. C. Approve Board Secretary/Treasurer: Motion by Heistand, second by J. Cogdill to appoint Terra Sell as the District’s Secretary/Treasurer as of July 1, 2026. Motion carried 6-0. D. District Legal Counsel: Motion by J. Cogdill, second by P. Cogdill to approve the appointment of Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as the school district’s legal counsel for 2026-27. Motion carried 6-0. E. Depository Banks/Limits: Motion by Puck, second by McAllister to approve the Community Bank of Dunlap as the active depository bank for 2026-27 with a deposit limit of $14,000,000 and United Bank of Iowa with a deposit limit of $15,000. Motion carried 6-0. F. 2026-27 School Fees: Motion by P. Cogdill, second by Heistand to approve fees as presented with no major changes other than $.05 increase to lunch prices for elem. students/campus care and milk, $.10 increase to MS/HS students, $.17 increase to adult lunches, and $.25 increase to breakfast al-a carte, $.05 increase to staff breakfast and activity tickets increasing from $7 to $8. Motion carried 6-0. G. Staff Device Quotes: There were 3 bids received for staff devices needed for 2026-27: Howard Technology for $8,301, CDW-G for $7,418.34 and ViG Solutions for $7,485. Motion by P. Cogdill, second by Heistand to approve the quote for CDW-G for $7,418.34. Motion carried 6-0. H. Student Device Quotes: There were 4 bids received for student devices needed for 2026-27: ByteSpeed for $34,800, ViG Solutions for $33,390, CDW-G for $32,820 and Howard Technology for $32,700. Recommendation per the IT Director is for ByteSpeed due to the long-term cost-saving mechanism of their devices, along with physical protection due to included hard cases, whereas the other three bids don’t include. Motion by P. Cogdill, second by McAllister to approve the quote through ByteSpeed for $34,800. Motion carried 6-0. I. HF2591 Procedures: Supt. Christiansen review the 8th grade eligibility guidelines, which is a mirror copy of the conference policy. This process allows BV coaches and administration to determine if a sport is open or eligible to have 8th grade students participate in 9-12 athletic activities. If it is determined that the activity is open to accept 8th grade students, the coaches of that sport and AD will evaluate and consider the 8th graders in that event. If it is determined that some or all are eligible to move up, the coach and AD will meet with the parent/guardian of the students and determine if it is the right fit for both the team and the student. Motion by McAllister, second by Puck to approve the 8th Grade Eligibility Policy as presented. Motion carried 6-0. J. SF2428 Procedures: This new law mandates the district to have a committee of teachers to help go over protocols and procedures for when a student makes a threat or threatening actions to another student. Motion by P. Cogdill, second by McAllister to table this item until the next board meeting. Motion carried 6-0. K. 2026-27 Student Handbook: Supt. Christiansen reviewed the minor changes made to the student handbook for the upcoming school year. Motion by Heistand, second by J. Codgill to approve the 2026-27 Student Handbook as presented. Motion carried 6-0. L. Discussion – Other: The next board meeting will take place on August 10th at 7:30 a.m. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen performed the first reading of the changes/revisions/additions to Volume 34 #4 Policy Updates related to School Finance Policies. These will be brought back next month for final approval. A motion by Heistand, second by Puck to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.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 GENERAL ABSOLUTE INVESTMENT GROUP, 382.00 AHLERS LAW FIRM, PURCHASE SRV-BOND REFINANCE, 195.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 237.86 BOMGAARS SUPPLY, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 116.71 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS, 269.40 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES, 834.06 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE, 299.00 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE, 1,658.53 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY, 130.14 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE, 220.00 COGDILL FARM SUPPLY, SUPPLIES, 40.75 CONOVER, CHRISTOPER, 104.40 CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC., TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, 1,726.42 DAIRY SWEET, PURCHASED SERVICE, 333.00 DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION/ENTRY FEE, 97,096.97 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE, 4,918.79 DOUBLE B TRASH SERVICE, LLC, TRASH REMOVAL, 280.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 111.48 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 2,877.01 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 1,197.52 FAREWAY STORES, GROCERIES, 17.15 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE, 522.71 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE, 436.86 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 22,848.40 GROSS, REBEKAH, 304.50 HANIGAN'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC, LAWN CARE, 3,840.00 Harlan Theater, 148.00 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES -REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES, 418.67 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES, 49.48 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES, SUBSCRIPTION, 765.12 LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL, INC., 49.50 LEISINGER, ALLISON, Reimbursement, 500.00 LETTERMAN CREATIVE, SIGNAGE, 4,250.00 LIFELINE INC., MEDICAL SUPPLIES, 134.99 LOGAN MAGNOLIA COMM SCHOOL, TUITION/FEES, 17,501.84 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICES, 625.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS, 10,507.80 ONE SOURCE THE BACKGROUND CHECK CO., PURCHASED SERVICE, 49.00 PETTY CASH/AMY KOSKI, REIMBURSEMENT, 112.23 POSITIVE PROMOTIONS, SUPPLIES, 71.92 RELAYHUB, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 496.13 ROCKIN K SOLUTIONS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 172.63 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 26.56 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS, 144.93 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 524.68 WENDTS POTS & POSIES, SUPPLIES, 188.00 WESTERN IOWA TECH, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, 1,812.00 WOODBINE COMM SCHOOLS, TUITION/ENTRY FEE, 52,477.32 Fund Total: 232,024.46 MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY BANK UNEMPLOYMENT, UNEMPLOYMENT, 512.00 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS, 34.74 Fund Total: 546.74 CAMPUS CARE FAREWAY STORES, GROCERIES, 702.61 HAMANN, SHAY, REFUND, 66.72 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 129.53 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 68.28 TREVIPAY-WALMART, SUPPLIES, 689.29 Fund Total: 1,656.43 Checking Account Total: 234,227.63 SCHOOL NUTRITION FAREWAY STORES, GROCERIES, 9.16 HILAND DAIRY, MILK PRODUCTS, 864.00 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 6,505.84 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 6.04 Fund Total: 7,385.04 Checking Account Total: 7,385.04 STUDENT ACTIVITY AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 184.97 ARKFELD, MARK, OFFICIAL, 1,090.00 AUDUBON COMM SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE, 300.00 CARNES, REGG, OFFICIAL, 220.00 CASH/ AMY KOSKI, CHANGE FUNDS, 350.00 Council Bluffs Country Club, 188.00 CRESTWOOD HILLS GOLF COURSE, ENTRY FEE, 29.00 DAKTRONICS SCOREBOARDS, SCOREBOARD, 5,537.00 DANNER, TODD, SPORTS OFFICIAL, 150.00 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 69.95 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 45.80 HASCALL, PHILLIP, OFFICIAL, 220.00 HEIMAN, KARL, OFFICIAL, 850.00 IKM-MANNING CSD, ENTRY FEES/TUITION, 120.00 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF AG EDUCATORS, MEMBERSHIP, 225.00 IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION, REGISTRATION FEES, 90.00 IOWA HS MUSIC ASSOCIATION, REGISTRATION/DUES, 20.00 JONES, RICK, 150.00 JOSTENS, INC., ANNUAL PRINTING, 117.00 LUCKY LANES, FIELD TRIP, 320.25 MAPLE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE, 350.00 MCDERMOTT, MICHAEL, 150.00 MEYER, CORY, OFFICIAL, 210.00 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, VO AG SUPPLIES/DUES, 70.50 OA-BCIG COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE, 300.00 PERKINS, JOSHUA, OFFICIAL, 210.00 SWEETWATER, SUPPLIES, 2,582.46 UNDERWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TU;ITION, 120.00 UPPER IOWA VOLLEYBALL, 1,050.00 VAN NESS, CODY, OFFICIAL, 270.00 VOKT, TYRE, OFFICIAL, 210.00 WEGNER, SAM, OFFICIAL, 270.00 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 5,025.68 WENDTS POTS & POSIES, SUPPLIES, 332.00 WESTWOOD COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, ENTRY FEE, 250.00 WILLIAMS, JUSTIN, OFFICIAL, 150.00 Fund Total: 21,827.61 TRUST FUND IOWA STATE UNIV/SYLVIA SULLIVAN, 100.00 MARIAH FALKENA & DMACC, SCHOLARSHIP, 100.00 UNIV. OF IOWA/AVA KLINKER, 600.00 Fund Total: 800.00 Checking Account Total: 22,627.61 LOCAL OPTION TAX ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICE, 287.50 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 139.99 ASSOCIATED FIRE PROTECTION, CONTRACT LABOR, 746.50 BYTESPEED, LLC, TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT, 4,515.00 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, 3,971.00 Fund Total: 9,659.99 PPEL ACCESS LEASING, PURCHASED SERVICE, 1,745.00 ENG TECH DBA: THE ORIGIN GROUP, ARCHITECT SERVICES, 5,696.85 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED INC, SOFTWARE SUPPORT/UPDATES, 12,400.00 TINYMOBILEROBOTS US LLC, 42,590.00 Fund Total: 62,431.85 Checking Account Total: 72,091.84 HCTR 7-15-26
