BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – DECEMBER 17, 2025 6:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, BOARDROOM CALL TO ORDER: Vice President Kim McAllister called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 6:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were JoEtt Cogdill, Paul Cogdill, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone, Kim McAllister, and Steve Puck. Director Hansen 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 Puck, 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 P. Cogdill, second by Malone to approve the bills/reports as presented; to approve the resignation of Tammy Zehner – Associate; and to approve contracts for Hailey Meseck – Interim Art Teacher and Mercedes Garcia - Associate. Motion carried 6-0. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported that the Origin Group performed a walkthrough of the buildings determining the 1959 roof (over the old gym/auditorium) has to be replaced now, the 1961 roof (Dow City gym roof) should be next and the 2002 roofs (addition to Dunlap building and the rest of the Dow City building) needs addressing at some point. Some of the gym baffles have been delivered, waiting on the rest; hoping to have these installed over winter break. Letterman’s Creative will have two sets of logos ready in January to review and trademark. He also reported we were approved as a Regional Academy for Ag with IWCC where students can earn an Ag Business Certificate, currently we are the only district in Iowa that has this capability. We received two grants from the Dean J. King Foundation: one for $9,500 for mulch at the Elementary playground and another for $40,000 for a mini robot painter. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Dress up days are happening this week at the Elementary, students are having a lot of fun with it. TECHNOLOGY REPORT: None. NEW BUSINESS: A. At Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan: Motion by Heistand, second by Puck to approve the At Risk/Dropout Plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Roll call: Ayes – Heistand, Puck, J. Cogdill, P. Cogdill, Malone and McAllister. Nays – None. Motion carried 6-0. B. At Risk/Dropout Prevention Budget MSA Request to SBRC: Motion by Puck, second by P. Cogdill to approve the request to the School Board Review Committee (SBRC) for the Modified Supplemental Amount and Supplemental Aid for the 2026-2027 At Risk/Dropout Prevention Program in the amount of $78,941 for expenditures necessary to implement the plan as approved by the Boyer Valley CSD School Board. Roll call: Ayes – Puck, P. Cogdill, J. Cogdill, Heistand, Malone and McAllister. Nays – None. Motion carried 6-0. C. RFP for Roof Project: The RFP was not yet available from the architect; this will be brought back next month. D. Campus Care Wage Increase: After discussion, there was no action taken. The item will be brought back in the future. E. Early Retirement: Motion by P. Cogdill, second by J. Cogdill to approve an early retirement policy for the 2025-2026 school year to include a payout of employee’s remaining available sick days, after their last contracted day, at $200 per day, assuming the employee meets the following conditions: Individual must be a certified staff member, at least 55 years of age by June 30, 2026 and have at least 15 years of continuous service to the district as a full-time employee. This offer is limited to the first five certified staff members who apply, and applications must be sent via email to the Superintendent and SBO by February 1st at 3:00 p.m. Payment will be made after July 1st, 2026. Motion carried 6-0. F. Discussion: Minor discussion was held regarding early graduation incentives that are possibly attendance or merit based. Next board meeting will be January 19th at 6:00 p.m. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen presented various policy for first review, including policy updates for – 104, 104.E1, 104.E2, 104.E3, 211, 402.02, 402.03, 405.02, 411.02, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09R1, 505.05, 507.01, 603.01, 603.05, 208, 401.01, 502.07, 507.05, 708, 710.1E1, 507.02, 607.02, 802.02, and 804.05; new policies – 503.10 and 208.R1; rescinded polices – 106.01 (2024 revisions) and 208.E1. These policies will be brought back in January for second review. A motion by Puck, second by Heistand to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, Vice President McAllister declared the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell Vice President, Kim McAllister Board Bills GENERAL AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 1,460.23 APPLE INC., TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, 658.00 BEHRENDT, JODI, 97.51 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS, 435.00 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES, 806.38 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE, 2,905.85 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, 330.00 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE, 1,658.53 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY, 644.14 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE, 220.00 CONOVER, CHRISTOPER, 193.20 CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC., TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, 552.98 COURTLAND'S KUSTOMS, INC, LABOR/SUPPLIES, 110.00 CRAWFORD COUNTY AUDITOR, ELECTION CHARGES, 661.39 DAVIS, JUSTIN, 88.90 DENISON DO IT BEST HARDWARE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 51.53 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE, 4,441.93 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 169.40 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 1,544.13 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 1,278.13 FAREWAY STORES, GROCERIES, 11.87 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE, 483.12 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE, 312.56 GRAPHIX, SUPPLIES, 240.00 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 11,424.20 HANIGAN'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC, LAWN CARE, 3,580.00 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES -REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES, 648.70 INGRAM, SARAH, CLEANING SERVICES, 300.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES, 38.40 IOWA WESTERN COMM COLLEGE, FEES/TUITION, 28,791.00 IXL LEARNING, INC., INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, 885.60 JOHN'S BODY REPAIR INC, BUS REPAIR, 65.00 JW PEPPER & SON INC., SHEET MUSIC, 419.99 LIFELINE INC., MEDICAL SUPPLIES, 100.00 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 239.15 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS, 7,832.42 Midwest Sound & Lighting, 200.00 MOORES PUMPING/PORTABLE TOILETS, RENTAL SUPPLIES, 960.00 NEBRASKA SCIENTIFIC, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, 278.73 ONE SOURCE THE BACKGROUND CHECK CO., PURCHASED SERVICE, 24.50 PROPHET CORPORATION c/o, THE, SUPPLIES, 440.97 QUILL CORP, OFFICE SUPPLIES, 73.39 REALITY WORKS, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 9,393.22 SCHMITT MUSIC CENTERS, MUSIC SUPPLIES, 631.28 STEVE'S REPAIR, 71.63 TIMBERLINE BILLING SERVICE LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 447.98 TREVIPAY-WALMART, SUPPLIES, 191.91 TROPHYSMACK, ACTIVITY SUPPLIES, 160.20 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 297.57 Fund Total: 86,850.62 MANAGEMENT AMTRUST, INSURANCE, 9,653.00 IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS, 34.74 Fund Total: 9,687.74 Checking Account Total: 96,538.36 SCHOOL NUTRITION ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 12.74 HILAND DAIRY, MILK PRODUCTS, 2,067.32 HOBART SALES AND SERVICE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 97.26 KUHLMANN, KEELY, REFUND, 51.20 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 11,762.81 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 79.51 Fund Total: 14,070.84 Checking Account Total: 14,070.84 STUDENT ACTIVITY AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 70.87 ANDERS, DENNIS, OFFICIAL, 150.00 BOGATZKE, CRAIG, OFFICIAL, 90.00 CASH/ LORI MALONE, CHANGE FUNDS, 300.00 COBLE, GLEN, OFFICIAL, 70.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 882.42 EPIC SPORTS, ACTIVITY SUPPLIES, 64.43 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 41.97 FARLEY, SHANE, OFFICIAL, 310.00 GILL, TODD, OFFICIAL, 380.00 GLC BEEF, FOOD, 999.00 GLS & ASSOC, OFFICIAL, 150.00 HEIMAN, CORY, 260.00 HEIMAN, KARL, OFFICIAL, 330.00 IOWA HS ATHLETIC ASSN, ENTRY FEES/DUES, 25.00 KNICKMAN, JASON, OFFICIAL, 690.00 MFAC, LLC, ATHLETIC SUPPLIES, 4,996.00 PEITZMEIER, MIKE, OFFICIAL, 310.00 SCHABEN, BRYCE, OFFICIAL, 90.00 SMITTY'S GROCERY, FOOD SUPPLIES, 27.36 STALKER SPORTS FLOORS, PURCHASED SERVICE, 99.14 TAPPS, ROGER, 90.00 TEAFORD, PAUL, OFFICIAL, 150.00 TETRA NORTH AMERICA LLC, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, 1,298.00 VAN NESS, CODY, OFFICIAL, 120.00 VOLLSTEDT, STEVE, OFFICIAL, 90.00 WALL, BRIAN, OFFICIAL, 240.00 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 4,161.79 WENDTS POTS & POSIES, SUPPLIES, 90.00 WIEBERS, ROLLIE, SPORTS OFFICIAL, 160.00 Fund Total: 16,735.98 TRUST FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 16.98 Fund Total: 16.98 Checking Account Total: 16,752.96 LOCAL OPTION TAX SWEETWATER, SUPPLIES, 2,239.00 Fund Total: 2,239.00 PPEL ACCESS LEASING, PURCHASED SERVICE, 1,745.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 925.53 DENISON HARDSCAPES, INC., PURCHASED SERVICE, 3,960.00 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 1,295.00 Fund Total: 7,925.53 Checking Account Total: 10,164.53 HCTR 12-31-25
