Logan-Magnolia Community School April 9, 2025 The budget hearing for the Logan-Magnolia Community School District 2024-2025 budget was held on the above date at 6:00 P.M. in the media center. Roll call vote was answered by President Brian Koenig, Vice-President Julie Witte, Director Brianne Niedermyer, Director Derrick Mether, and Director Travis Kuhlman. Also in attendance were Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. 2. Approve Agenda Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the agenda as presented, seconded by Derrick Mether, carried. 5-0. 3. Approve FY 2025-2026 Budget Hearing no objections from the public Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the FY 2025-2026 budget, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. 4. Adjourn Brianne Niedermyer moved to adjourn the budget hearing at 6:02 P.M., seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Education of the Logan-Magnolia Community School District was held on the above date at 6:02 P.M. in the high school media center. Roll call vote was answered by President Brian Koenig, Vice-President Julie Witte, Director Brianne Niedermyer, Director Derrick Mether, and Director Travis Kuhlman. Also in attendance were Superintendent Jacob Hedger, Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson, and Business Manager Daniel Mikels. 2. Review/Change/Approve Agenda Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, carried. 5-0. 3. Public Speakers No Public Speakers 4. Administrators’/ Directors’ Reports Secondary Principal Blake Dickinson Overview: After crossing the mid-way point of the semester, things have quickly picked up speed and schedules have filled to the brim! The spring sports seasons kicked off while other groups like quiz bowl and show choir ended their seasons in style. Most seniors have declared their destinations and plans for next year and are making the most of their final weeks at Lo-Ma. Grady Killpack arrived at 6:04 P.M. Notable moments: • The Show Choir ended their season with a first-place finish at the Westwood Jubilee. • Will Andersen placed 1st in the 60 meters at the IATC state indoor meet. • Wes Vana was named Academic All-State in basketball. • More than 40 tractors came through the parking lot during the Drive Your Tractor to School event. • Prom was held at Calvary Falls and Post-Prom at Urban Air in Omaha. Wes Vana and Katie Gomez were named King and Queen. • Jordan Buffum signed to wrestle at Iowa Central Community College. • Our quiz bowl team finished fourth at the state competition. Will Paracsi and Maggie Barrett were named All-State. • The boys and girls soccer teams, track and field teams, and golf teams have had strong showings in their first competitions. • The sophomore class attended Career Day at IWCC and got a tour of campus. • This month’s Top Cats were recognized for demonstrating the trait of courage. We had special nominees and well-deserving winners. They were: 7th grade - Ruby Offenbacker, 8th grade - Julianna Young, 9th grade - Bronxx Brown, 10th grade - Vala Springhower, 11th grade - Elijah Bramley, 12th grade - Nancy Bowman Progress toward goals: #1 - Connections with every student, #2 - More students passing classes • During an assembly, all students were encouraged to do their best on ISASP testing and to continue setting and working toward personal academic goals. • The Anxious Generation book study will create guidelines for how to support students’ mental health. • Team-building activities are created and shared with teachers to use in advisory to bring students together. • During parent-teacher conferences, teachers made special requests for parents of struggling students to attend and collaborate on improvement plans. Elementary Principal Jill Kiger Noteworthy events: • Preschool training was held in Avoca on April 1. The focus of this meeting was individualizing social emotion skill instruction. We had a chance to focus on a specific child and work through the day and how we can work to build skill deficits (for example transitions, engaging in peer play). Each classroom created a plan for at least one child. Additionally we received other resources, shared ideas with other schools, and wrote personal growth goals for the rest of the year. • Conferences were held with an outstanding attendance at over 97% of students were represented by at least one family member. Our fifth and sixth grade teachers each saw over 33 families. In addition several teachers were still meeting with families the week of March 24 to try to make sure they accommodated schedules and needs. • ISASP testing is underway and concludes on April 9 with the Reading test. Shout out to Baylee Thompson for all her efforts behind the scenes to make this process run smoothly. In addition, Heidi Brenden and Macy Baker set up elementary groups and organized the schedule to make sure that things run smoothly for individuals needing accommodations. We are so grateful for their work! • Our child fair was held on April 4. Attendance was low. (4 students signed up as of 4/1/25) • FAST testing takes place from April 28-May 15 Upcoming Dates • April 15 is the K-4 spring concert • April 17 is Grandparents Day • FAST testing begins the end of April and continues through May 15 • May 2 Band field trip • May 13 is the 5-8 Pops Concert • May 22 is the last day of PK, K and TK. Preschool graduation will take place at 1:00. • May 23 is Kindergarten and TK round up. Students in 1st-6th will attend school from 8:15-11:30. Superintendent Jacob Hedger Facility/Construction Items - • Elementary classroom walls are going up quickly. Underground electrical and poured floors should happen before the end of the week. • EFIS repairs and follow up work on the dome • Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC are the biggest trades occurring currently. • See the Facilities Needs Master List Monthly Newsletter - April Newsletter Staff Brags - • Baylee Thompson - ISASP Coordination and implementation is a very large undertaking. We are blessed to have her lead this work. • Mentor teachers - Each of our new teachers have made so much growth this year. I continue to see the efforts of their mentor paying off each week. School Safety • Fire Alarms are very sensitive and provide for some opportunities to practice Evacuation protocols. • The door numbering is nearing completion. Open Teaching Positions Current open positions are: • MS Counselor position • JH Asst. Basketball (Boys and Girls) • 4th Grade • 5th Grade • Elem Special Education Branding Guide • Work on professionalizing the Branding Guide is underway. We are meeting on April 8th to provide input prior to final branding work being completed. FFE • Currently seeking prices on several FFE items for the dome and classrooms. • Booster Club is supporting some of the work. WIC Conference • Continued conversations about conference realignment • State proposed legislation to align conferences SIAC Meeting Follow Up Goals: Goal #1 - We will demonstrate an increase in our English Language Arts growth score, as measured by the Iowa School Performance Profile, of 3% per year over the next five years. (Currently at 49%) Goal #2 - We will demonstrate an increase in our Math growth score, as measured by the Iowa School Performance Profile, of 3% per year over the next five years. (Currently at 52%) Goal #3 - We will have a minimum of 10% of students in grades 5, 8, and 10 score in the advanced range on the ISASP Science test each year. Goal #4 - We will ensure that each year 100% of our staff are trained in the Capturing Kids’ Hearts methodology. Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5-9 5. Consent Agenda Approve Minutes, Bills, and Financial Statements Travis Kuhlman moved to approve the consent agenda, prepaid bills, board bills, financial statements, and minutes of March 12, 2025, and April 4, 2025, meetings. The motion was seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, discussion, carried. 5-0. Fundraising – None Open-Enrollment in- Jenny Hinkel- 1 Student Open-Enrollment Out- None Personnel- Resignations- Rachael Rexroat, Della Skeen, Anna Bladt, Austin Ettleman, Mae Blum, Jenny Pedersen, Tricia Marcum Contracts- Chloe Killpack- Special Education Teacher, John Fuller Para Volunteers- 6. 2025-2026 Calendar The board discussed the graduation date. Travis Kuhlman moved to approve graduation date for 2026 to Saturday May 16, 2026, seconded by Derrick Mether, discussed, carried. 5-0. 7. Construction- Pay Apps and Change Orders A. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the application for pay application #11 presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. B. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve the application for pay application #6 for the elementary presented, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. C. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #55 as presented for $10,920.12 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. D. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #60 as presented for $9,270.00 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. E. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #008 for the elementary as presented for $9,476.41. Mr. Hedger will contact them to change to a single tier locker, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. F. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #49 as presented for a credit to contingency -$23,852.74, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. G. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #51 as presented for $5,340.00 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. H. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #52 as presented for $8,213.00 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. I. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #53 as presented for a credit to contingency -$26,310.00, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. J. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #54 as presented for $6,300.00 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. K. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #56 as presented for $4,119.86 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. L. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #57 as presented for $2,408.68 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. M. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #58 as presented for $3,608.00 against contingency, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. N. Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve PCO #59 as presented for a credit to contingency -$19,677.00, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 8. Building Brianne Niedermyer moved to accept a bid from Carroll for lockers for the middle school for $12,590.00, seconded Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. Brianne Niedermyer moved to accept a bid from Medco for a whirlpool for the training room for $10,807.12, seconded Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. The board discussed a bid from HRC for additional EIFS for $70,550.00. The board would like to look into different product possibilities for some of those pieces. 9. WIC Conference The board discussed the WIC conference and Mr. Hedger spoke about the Superintendent meeting he had today. The board and admin spoke of the perks and downfalls of both the Rolling Valley and the WIC Conference. Competition, travel, and student numbers were things that the board considered. 10. Community Engagement Specialist Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve a Community Engagement Specialist from a grant received for next year, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 11. Green Hills AEA Brianne Niedermyer moved to approve a MOU with Green Hills AEA Contracted services, seconded by Travis Kuhlman, discussed, carried. 5-0. 12. Western Iowa Tech Derrick Mether moved to approve the Memo with Western Iowa Tech, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 5-0. 13. Iowa Western Community College Derrick Mether moved to approve the Educational Service Agreement with Iowa Westen Community College, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer, carried. 5-0. 14. Policy Review The board discussed policy 509.1R1 presented by Mr. Hedger. 15. Easement The board discussed the revised easement for the safe routes to school. No action was taken. The board is wanting to hear back from the DOT after last month’s request. 16. Cornerstone The board discussed a cornerstone from the Masonic Lodge. No action was taken. The board would like to see the design of what it will be before it is approved. 17. Negotiations (Exempt Sessions) The board moved into exempt session at 8:26 P.M. pursuant to Iowa code section 21.9 The board moved into open session at 9:18 P.M. pursuant to Iowa code section 21.9 18. Contracts Approval Julie Witte moved to approve the proposal as presented for remaining staff as listed, seconded by Brianne Niedermyer carried. 5-0. • All Hourly Staff $1.00 per hour raise. • Chase Christensen 4.5% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26. • Kurtis Hinkel 3.25% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26. • Dave Small 3.25% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26. • Becky Tupper 3.25% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26 • Jill Kiger 3.25% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26. • Blake Dickinson 3.25% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26. • Jacob Hedger 3.25% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26. • Daniel Mikels 4.5% on salary. One-year contract for FY25-26. • Levi Ettleman -Athletic Director Contract of $8,850.00. • Matt Straight- Assistant Athletic Director Contract of $2,750.00. 19. Adjournment The next board meeting is May 14, 2025. Brianne Niedermyer moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 pm, seconded by Julie Witte, carried. 5-0. President Secretary OPERATING FUND ABU BEKR SHRINE CIRCUS, 3RD GRADE FIELD TRIP 448.00 ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS 854.72 ACCESS SYSTEMS, STAPLES PRINTERS 110.99 AGRILAND FS, INC., 874.70 gal of GASOHOL, 615.50 GAL OF BIODIESEL, LP GAS FOR BURNISHER. 4,911.49 AGRIVISION, SERVICE MOWER AND NEW BLADES 486.18 AIRGAS USA, LLC, TANK RENTAL IND ARTS, KING FOUND. IND ARTS, KING FOUND. WELDERS 10,807.30 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, SUPPLIES 825.85 ATHEM SPORTS LLC, SCOREBOARD GIRLS WRESTLING KING FOUND. 699.07 BIL-DEN GLASS, MIRRORS IN WEIGHT ROOM 1,806.80 BLICK ART MATERIALS, art supplies 279.58 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA, nat reg bpa 115.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK, TRAVEL, SUPPLIES, 1,507.73 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO, SUPPLIES 2,533.63 CHRISTENSEN, CHASE, GROUNDS SUPPLIES 78.47 CITY OF LOGAN, WATER 1,596.63 CONTINUING EDUCATION IWCC, driver renewal class 600.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., OPEN ENROLLMENT 14,326.08 COUNTRY HARDWARE, SUPPLIES 917.93 DAYHUFF-WATERS, KARIE, RAPIL REG. 110.00 DREES COMPANY, REPAIR HEATERS 716.85 EGAN SUPPLY CO,CLEANING SUPPLIES 696.93 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES, INC., LEVEL 2 SERV. 1,750.00 GREEN HILLS AEA FIDUCIARY FUND, CPI CLASS 686.97 HEARTLAND SCHOOL, OPEN ENROLLMENT 9,320.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, PORT CHARGE/INTERNET 617.47 IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS, TESTING SERVICE 1,832.00 IOWA WESTERN COMM. COLLEGE, DUES & FEES 535.50 JOSTEN'S, DIPLOMAS 254.45 KIEWIT LUMINATIUM, field trip 2nd grade 380.00 LAUNCHPAD CHILDERN'S MUSEUM, KDG FIELD TRIP 246.00 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., MOTOR FOR UNIT 354.60 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY, REPAIR PARTS 422.78 LOGAN FLOURS BAKING CO., tlc supplies 132.00 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, FOOD FCS 382.37 MENARDS, ELEM SUPPLIES 88.12 MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH CHEMICAL, BUS CLEANER 217.57 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY AND GAS 15,371.61 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES - NEWS, LEGAL PRINTING 871.65 MO VALLEY TIRES, LLC, FLAT BUS TIRE 47.00 NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL, LLC, REPAIR PARTS 513.60 OFFICE DEPOT, BATTERIES 226.94 OFFICE DEPOT, SCHOOL SUPPLIES 115.05 OLOFFS REPAIR, SERVICE VEHICLES 800.00 PAPER CORPORATION, THE, PAPER 3,985.20 PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION 903.20 PITNEY BOWES, POSTAGE 158.52 POLY-TEX, GREENHOUSE 20 K MATCH 46,774.00 RIVERSIDE INSIGHTS, TAG TESTING 685.95 RORDEN, DESARIE, 3.573 GAL OF GASOHOL 10.00 ROSE, THE, REG. TK FIELD TRIP 264.64 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS - 08, BOOK FAIR SPRING 2025 3,515.82 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, INC., NURSE SUPPLIES 278.73 SKILLS USA IA, CONTECT FEE 100.00 SPARKY'S WELDING, REPAIR EQUIPMENT 175.00 VERIZON WIRELESS, TELEPHONE 206.36 WALNUT HILLS FARM, SUPPLIES (TEACHER QUALITY PROF DEVEL) 200.00 WATER ENGINEERING, PURCHASED SERVICES 220.00 WINDSTREAM IOWA COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE 562.39 WORKWISE COMPLIANCE, COMP SUPPLIES 767.44 ZANER-BLOSER, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES 4TH AND 3RD 2,159.30 Fund Total: 140,561.46 MANAGEMENT FUND SELECTIVE INSURANCE - FLOOD INS. 584.00 Fund Total: 584.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS GENESIS CONTRACTING GROUP, PAY APP #11, ELEM APP #6 1,097,565.67 incite Design Studio LLC, ARCHITECT FEES 8,400.00 TERRACON CONSULTANTS, INC, CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 5,907.50 Fund Total: 1,111,873.17 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX ACCESS SYSTEMS INC., LEASE AGREEMENT COPIERS 1,855.85 BLUUM OF MINNESOTA, SPEAKER EQUIPMENT AND MIC FOR ROOM 1,096.47 BORUFF PLUMBING, PLUMBING IN LOCKER ROOMS 1,780.04 ED M FELD EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC, software lisc. Doors 2,400.00 HADDOCK CORPORATION, SPEAKER SYSTEM 14,165.00 KANSAS CITY AUDIO-VISUAL, TOUCH SCREENS NEW CLASSROOMS AND STANDS 18,145.00 LOFTUS HEATING, INC., REPLACE COMPRESSOR ON ROOF UNIT 4,050.00 SMOOTH TRUCKING, DELIVERY OF GREENHOUSE 1,500.00 Fund Total: 44,992.36 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM SCH DIST., RENTAL OF LAND & BUILDINGS 2,245.80 Fund Total: 2,245.80 Checking Account Total: 1,300,256.79 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AHSTW CSD, GIRLS TRACK 4/10/25 125.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, PROM, PLAY, BASEBALL, GOLF SUPPLIES 582.95 AUDUBON HIGH SCHOOL, TRACK MEET ENTRY FEE 125.00 BSN SPORTS, LLC, SOCCER GAME BALLS 530.69 BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA, nat dues bpa 2,196.00 CAPITAL ONE BANK, TRAVEL DUES AND FEES 11,956.66 CHAIR COVER ELEGANCE, GENERAL SUPPLIES CLASS OF 2024 185.40 CHESTERMAN COMPANY, VENDING 256.85 CHRIS GIRRES, BASKETBALL REF SCHED. 450.00 CYCLONE BASKETBALL, HARLAN BASKETBALL LEAGUE 250.00 DANNCO INC, BASEBALL SUPPLIES 833.50 ETTLEMAN, LEVI, GENERAL SUPPLIES 45.32 FAZOLI'S, PROM SUPPLIES 1,179.00 GAME ONE, golf order 1,139.25 GRAFFIX INC., BAGS, JACKETS, SOCCER, PAWS DAY SHIRTS 3,610.55 HEARTLAND ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS, QB ENTRY FEE CONERSTONE 150.00 HUDNUT, RICH, OFFICIATING SOCCER 4/4/25 170.00 IOWA QUIZ BOWL LEAGUE, STATE QUIZ BOWL ENTRIES 160.00 MENARDS, PROM SUPPLIES 124.60 MEYER, JARED, OFFICIATING SOCCER 4/4/25 160.00 MIESKA, JEREMIAH, OFFICIATING SOCCER 4/4/25 170.00 MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL, VIDEO LISC. 75.00 NAHNSEN, JOHN, OFFICIATING SOCCER 3/31/25 170.00 REGG CARNES, OFFICIATING SOCCER 3/31/25 160.00 RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, GIRLS TRACK REG. 125.00 RUDIS, GIRLS WRESTLING UNIFORMS & GEAR 2,392.46 SHELDON CSD, GIRLS WRESTLING TOURN 1/11/25 125.00 THOMPSON, DANIEL, REGRIP GOLF CLUBS, bang supplies wrest. 251.26 TOTAL PRINTING SYSTEMS, YEARBOOKS 1,668.15 TRI-CENTER HIGH SCHOOL, BOYS TRACK 120.00 WULK, MATTHEW, OFFICIATING SOCCER 3/31/25 170.00 Fund Total: 29,657.64 LATCH KEY PROGRAM AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, GENERAL SUPPLIES 79.88 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, food panther room 13.77 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD 349.09 Fund Total: 442.74 Checking Account Total: 30,100.38 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, NUT. EXP 79.56 CHESTERMAN COMPANY, LUNCH LINE 778.73 HILAND DAIRY FOODS, FOOD 3,384.57 LOGAN SUPER FOODS, FOOD 39.94 MARTIN BROTHERS, FOOD 22,495.81 PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO, FOOD 1,611.70 Fund Total: 28,390.31 Checking Account Total: 28,390.31 MVTN 4-23-25
