BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – MAY 18, 2026 7:30 A.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, BOARDROOM CALL TO ORDER: President Benjamin Hansen called the regular …

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BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – MAY 18, 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 7:37 a.m. Members answering roll call were Paul Cogdill, Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, and Steve Puck. Directors JoEtt Cogdill, Craig Malone and Kim McAllister were absent. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by Puck, second by Heistand to approve the agenda and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 4-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Puck, second by Heistand to approve the bills/reports as presented; approve the resignations of Alice Ohl – Associate, Ben Schauer – HS Student Council Sponsor, Chrystal Rico – ELA Teacher/MS Student Council/Events Manager and Becky Shumate – Cook; and to approve contracts for Zara Boettger – MS/HS SPED and Kelsey Steele – PT Marketing Coordinator. Motion carried 4-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported that graduation went smoothly, many people commented the 10 a.m. start time was great. He mentioned considering moving graduation next year to Mother’s Day weekend, but keep it on Saturday to avoid any conflicts with college graduations. The conference recommends increasing activity ticket rates to $8, however; Mr. Christiansen believes $10 might be easier. He received an estimate for drywall to move offices where the current boardroom is for $57,000. Not an immediate need, but something to consider to enhance the security of the building. Congratulations to all the track athletes, golfers and music students for their exceptional performances this year. Two booster club requests were received – one for a softball scoreboard for $5,800 and another for speech items for $197. NEW BUSINESS: A. FY26-28 Audit Services: Two bids were received for audit services for FY26-28, one from Nolte, Cornman & Johnson for $18,500, $19,000 and $19,500, respectively. The other bid was from Barr & Company for $17,000 for each of the three fiscal years. Motion by Heistand, second by P. Cogdill to approve Barr & Company for audit services for three years ending June 2028. Motion carried 4-0. B. MS/HS Partial Roof Replacement Bids: A bid tabulation spreadsheet was provided to the Board as multiple bids were received. Motion by Puck, second by Heistand to approve Base Bid A (EPDM) only with Academy Roofing & Sheet Metal for $430,800, and declined the need for Alternate #1 – skylights, pending further details from the insurance company regarding roof damage. Motion carried 4-0. C. Turf Maintenance Bids: Only one bid was received from Hanigan’s Lawn & Landscaping for a term of two years at $22,570 per year. Motion by P. Cogdill, second by Puck to approve the bid for Hanigan’s Lawn & Landscaping for a term of two years. Motion carried 4-0. D. 2026-27 Milk Bids: Two milk bids were received, one from Anderson Erickson for $20,297.23 and one from Hiland Dairy for $21,437.06. Motion by P. Cogdill, second by Heistand to approve the bid for Anderson Erickson for $20,297.23. Motion carried 4-0. E. 2026-27 Supplemental Contracts: Motion by P. Cogdill, second by Puck to increase the base wage factor to determine supplemental/salary B contracts by 3%. Motion carried 4-0. F. Campus Care Rate Increase: Motion by Puck, second by P. Cogdill to increase the campus care hourly rates by $.25, effective July 1st, 2026. Motion carried 4-0. G. Discussion – Other: Director P. Cogdill stated due to the hailstorm that the youth complex would be getting all new scoreboards and they would be willing to donate the old ones to the school if we have a need. Next board meeting will take place on June 29th at 7:30 a.m. BOARD POLICY: None. A motion by Heistand, second by Puck to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 4-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 8:04 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 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 844.25 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS, 500.73 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES, 1,213.21 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, 1,117.00 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE, 1,658.53 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY, 763.34 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE, 220.00 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE, 3,724.45 DOUBLE B TRASH SERVICE, LLC, TRASH REMOVAL, 560.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 221.12 DUNLAP PLUMBING & HEATING, INC, REPAIRS/RENTAL, 312.00 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 1,491.67 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 3,049.44 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE, 480.77 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE, 436.86 GRAPHIX, SUPPLIES, 1,125.00 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 28,784.50 HANIGAN'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC, LAWN CARE, 3,952.50 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES -REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES, 378.85 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES, 38.40 LANGUAGE TESTING INTERNATIONAL, INC., 266.50 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICES, 625.00 MARK'S PLUMBING PARTS, PLUMBING REPAIRS, 171.19 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 654.87 MASTER TEACHER, INC., THE, AWARDS, 76.35 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS, 7,289.05 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, BUS REPAIRS, 9.28 ONE SOURCE THE BACKGROUND CHECK CO., PURCHASED SERVICE, 89.00 QUILL CORP, OFFICE SUPPLIES, 163.79 RELAYHUB, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 375.62 ROBERTS AUTO SUPPLY, REPAIR PARTS, 7.25 ROCKIN K SOLUTIONS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 123.52 SENOR WOOLY LLC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 144.00 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT, REPAIRS, 144.93 Fund Total: 61,012.97 MANAGEMENT HOFFMAN AGENCY, INSURANCE, 382.00 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS, 34.74 Fund Total: 416.74 CAMPUS CARE MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 293.00 Fund Total: 293.00 Checking Account Total: 61,722.71 SCHOOL NUTRITION AR-WE-VA SCHOOL, ENTRY FEES/TUITION, 24.00 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 45.58 HILAND DAIRY, MILK PRODUCTS, 2,249.32 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 14,967.89 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 41.27 Fund Total: 17,328.06 Checking Account Total: 17,328.06 STUDENT ACTIVITY AHST COMMUNITY SCHOOL, DISTRICT FEES, 250.00 CASH/ AMY KOSKI, CHANGE FUNDS, 350.00 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, 178.70 CRESTWOOD HILLS GOLF COURSE, ENTRY FEE, 278.00 DAIRY SWEET, PURCHASED SERVICE, 40.25 DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION/ENTRY FEE, 230.00 DUNLAP GOLF CLUB, SUPPLIES, 256.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 429.13 EPIC SPORTS, ACTIVITY SUPPLIES, 53.86 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 78.85 GAME ONE, 625.95 GRAPHIX, SUPPLIES, 400.00 HESMAN, ROBERT, REIMBURSEMENT, 20.00 IKM-MANNING CSD, ENTRY FEES/TUITION, 150.00 IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION, REGISTRATION FEES, 1,210.00 JOHNSON, LYNN, 230.00 JOSTENS, INC., ANNUAL PRINTING, 1,286.00 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 81.22 RIDDELL/ALL AMERICAN SPORTS CORP, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, 1,750.58 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 254.63 TREVIPAY-WALMART, SUPPLIES, 49.68 WILLIAMS, CYNTHIA, Offical, 250.00 Fund Total: 8,452.85 Checking Account Total: 8,452.85 LOCAL OPTION TAX CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE, 1,652.25 FLOOR IT, 400.00 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 275.00 ORIGIN GROUP, THE, ARCHITECT SERVICES, 9,500.00 Fund Total: 11,827.25 PPEL ABLE LOCKSMITHS, 970.00 ACCESS LEASING, PURCHASED SERVICE, 1,745.00 CURRENCY BANK - JELLY BEAN LLC PAYABLES, GROUND COVER, 4,760.00 O'DAY, BRAD, REFUND, 2,596.62 OMAHA DOOR & WINDOW CO., INC., 1,528.36 Fund Total: 11,599.98 Checking Account Total: 23,427.23 HCTR 6-3-26