Minutes of Regular Meeting Board of Directors Missouri Valley Community School District Monday, June 9, 2025 Call to Order President Jeff Janssen called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the District Office Conference Room, 109 East Michigan Street, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Roll Call Present: Jeff Janssen, Carrie Watson, and Joanna Barnard Absent: Bridget Myler and John Ferris Also Present: Superintendent Christi Gochenour, Secretary Ashley Anderson APPROVE AGENDA Director Watson motioned to approve the agenda. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. RECOGNITION AND COMMUNICATION: None CONSENT AGENDA Director Barnard motioned to approve the consent agenda: to approve the May 14th regular board meeting, the May financial reports and the bills as presented with additional pages. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes: motioned carried. Board Bills Additional bills brought before the Board totaled $654,407.64 The bills totaled $707,944.98 as follows: $171,469.50 - General Operating Fund; $0.00 – Management Fund; $0.00 - Public Recreation Fund; $0.00 - Capital Projects/1% Sales Tax Fund; $2,438.45– Physical Plant and Equipment; $504,955.45 - Debt Services; $531.76 – Extended Care; $0.00 – School Store Enterprise Funds; $13,270.40 – School Nutrition; $15,179.42 - Activity Fund; $100.00– Trust Fund; and $0.00 – Agency Fund. ADMINISTRATION None BOARD GOVERNANCE Approval of Policy Director Watson motioned to approve the first and final reading of policy 503.4 Good Conduct as presented in exhibit VI-A-1. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Policy No motion Approval of Policy Director Barnard motioned to approve the first and final reading of policy 505.5 Graduation Requirements as presented in exhibit VI-A-3.Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Policy Director Watson motioned to approve the first and final reading of policy 710.1-E(1) School Food Program – School Nutrition Program Notice of Nondiscrimination as presented in exhibit VI-A-4. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Handbooks Director Barnard motioned to approve the revisions of the 2025-2026 Middle School and High School Student Handbook as presented in exhibit VI-B-1. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Handbooks Director Watson motioned to approve the revisions of the 2025-2026 Technology Handbook as presented in exhibit VI-B-2. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Transfer No motion Approval of Agreement Director Barnard motioned to approve the memo of understanding with Bellevue University as presented in exhibit VI-D-1. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Agreement Director Watson motioned to approve the Missouri Valley Community School District Language LAU Plan/English Learner Plan as presented in exhibit Vi-E-1. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Bid Director Barnard motioned to approve the district insurance bid to EMC Insurance with The Hoffman Agency as presented in exhibit VI-F-1. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Agreement Director Watson motioned to introduce the following Resolution “To participate in the Storm Protection Fund, An Iowa Code Chapter 28E Entity and Chapter 670 Risk Pool” and moved its adoption. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. President Janssen declared the Resolution adopted as follows: To participate in the Storm Protection Fund, An Iowa Code Chapter 28E Entity and Chapter 670 Risk Pool. Approval of Agreement Director Barnard motioned to approve joining the School Protection Fund through Jester Insurance Company as presented in exhibit VI-H-1. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Agreement Director Watson motioned to approve the sharing agreement with Green Hills Area Education Agency for the English Learner Supports and Services as presented in exhibit VI-I-1. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Purchase Director Barnard motioned to approve the purchase for the Elementary dishwasher as presented in exhibit VI-J-1 in the amount up to $25,000.00. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Agreement Director Watson motioned to approve the sharing contract for the position of School Business Official during the 2025-26 school year for payment of $10,000.00 with the Tri-Center Community School District as presented in exhibit VI-K-1. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Agreement Director Bernard motioned to approve the sharing contract for the position of Human Resources Manager during the 2025-26 school year for receipt of $10,000.00 with the Tri-Center Community School District as presented in exhibit VI-K-2. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Meetings Director Watson motioned to approve the 2025-2026 School Board Meeting Schedule as presented in VI-L-1. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Appointment Director Barnard motioned to approve the appointment of Level I Investigators for fiscal year 2025-2026 to Stephanie Boden, 6th to 12th grade and Ally Epperly, PreK to 5th grade. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Appointment Director Watson motioned to approve the appointment of Level II Investigator for fiscal year 2025-2026 to Missouri Valley Police Chief, Lee Lange, grades PreK to 12th grade. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Agreement Director Barnard motioned to approve the John Baylor Online Service Agreement with Green Hills AEA as presented in exhibit VI-O-1. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Agreement Director Watson motioned to approve the service agreement with Grantwood Area Education Agency for Infinite Campus Help Support as presented in exhibit VI-P-1. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Bid Director Barnard motioned to approve the Jester Insurance Bid renewal as presented in exhibit VI-Q-1. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Schedule No Motion Approval of Agreement Director Bernard motioned to approve the partnership agreement with Buena Vista University as presented in exhibit VI-S-1. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Purchase Director Watson motioned to approve the cost increase for the Elementary Literacy Curriculum in the amount up to $125,000.00. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES Approval of Resignations Director Barnard motioned to approve the resignation Nathan Haynes as Junior High Boys Wrestling Coach. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Contracts Director Watson motioned to the issuance of contract to Rory Arnold as High School Social Studies Teacher, Melissa Johnson as High School Science Teacher and Co-Sponsor Science Club, Nicole Brinker as Co-High School Student Council Sponsor, Nathan Haynes as Co-Head Boys High School Wrestling Coach, Rick Barker as Junior High Boys and Girls Wrestling Coaches and Troy Maasen as Assistant Activity Director and Junior High Boys Basketball Coach. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Superintendent Report Superintendent reported on costs for the Nutrition program for Student Breakfast and Lunch, preparing the 2025-2026 Fee Schedule, high need for Paraprofessionals job openings, student counts for the upcoming school year, roof repair estimates, HVAC repairs and maintenance assessment coming, multi-purpose room has 1 unit down, alarm system, Multi-Purpose Gym repainted, June 30th board meeting at 7:30am, and review of Superintendent Goals aligned with Board Priorities. CLOSED SESSION No Motion ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025, to begin at 6:00 P.M. Director Watson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 P.M. Approved: Jeff Janssen, Board President Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary OPERATING FUND ACT, TESTING MATERIALS 2,101.25 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES 1,417.50 ALBIREO ENERGY LLC, ENERGY – HVAC 6,240.00 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING, WATER 39.85 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 762.20 BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY, TUITION – UNIVERSITY 900.00 C & H FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICES 464.98 CAMPO AZUL, RESTAURANT 390.00 CAPITAL ONE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES 49.14 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 2,041.09 CENTURY LINK, IP AND DATA SERVICES 1,558.42 CENTURYLINK, PURCHASED SERVICES 426.01 CERRIS SYSTEMS NORTH CENTRAL, INC 722.30 DEPT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS & LICENSING -ELEVATOR SAFETY BUREAU 300.00 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE 1,650.64 DONOVAN GROUP I 2,750.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, COPIER LEASE 1,787.79 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC 24,896.97 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 1,137.96 GENIE PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL 240.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION 6,188.30 GREEN HILLS AEA, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION 65,455.72 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING 1,165.23 HILLYARD, INC. 2,603.99 HORNBECK TURF & TREE SERVICES, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICES 295.00 IOWA ACTE, CONFERENCE REGISTRATION CTE 1,025.00 IOWA ASSN OF SCHOOL BOARDS, MEMBERSHIP DUES 700.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, ICN SERVICES 412.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAID CLAIM/REIMBURSEMENT TO DHS 12,184.60 JAMF SOFTWARE, LLC, SOFTWARE LICENSE 3,087.00 JOSTENS, GRADUATION / YEARBOOKS 216.00 KIDWELL, INC, PURCHASED SERVICES 57.50 KURITA AMERICA INC, BOILER INSPECTION 379.51 MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC, SUPPLIES 283.27 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY 16,596.95 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS TRUST INC 1,125.00 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS, INC., BD MINUTES/VISITORS GUIDE/ADS 314.98 MISSOURI VALLEY WATER DEPT., WATER & SEWER 1,663.09 NAPA AUTO PARTS, REPAIR PARTS 156.93 ODEYS INC., ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 996.00 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC, POSTAGE METER LEASE/SUPPLY 1,500.00 SADDLEBACK EDUCATIONAL, INC 1,225.17 SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCIL, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION 1,430.00 SUNSHINE FOODS, SUPPLIES 14.74 TEACHER INNOVATIONS, INC, SUBSCRIPTION 1,216.00 VERIZON BUSINESS 309.54 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE, INC dba PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION 945.68 YORK, TIFFANI, REIMBURSEMENT 46.20 Fund Number 171,469.50 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 575.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION 373.16 HOMETOWN LEASING 1,490.29 Fund Number 2,438.45 DEBT SERVICE FUND UMB BANK, N.A., BONDS PRINCIPAL/INTEREST/FEES 504,955.45 Fund Number 504,955.45 EXTENDED CARE BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 190.30 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 169.00 CITY OF MISSOURI VALLEY, IOWA, BUILDING PERMIT 150.00 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 22.46 Fund Number 531.76 Checking Account ID 679,395.16 NUTRITION FUND CLEAVER, HEATHER 58.70 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 40.59 HARKLESS, MISTY 56.95 HILAND DAIRY FOODS COMPANY, LLC, DAIRY PRODUCTS 2,699.82 MARTIN BROS, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 9,735.39 PAN-O- GOLD BAKING COMPANY, BREAD PURCHASED 546.60 SOETMELK, LAURA 99.70 YOUNG, HAILEY 32.65 Fund Number 13,270.40 Checking Account ID 13,270.40 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AA PRODUCTIONS 150.00 BADE ENTERPRISES, LLC, ICE CREAM MACHINE RENTAL 420.00 BAXTER, RANDY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 170.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 4,170.15 BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BOYS TRACK ENTRY FEE 280.00 BRUCK, JIM, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 150.00 BUFFUM, JOCELYN 100.00 CAPITAL ONE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES 342.83 CARNES, REGG, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 160.00 CIHACEK, KAMDYN, TICKET TAKER 60.00 CJ'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, FERTILIZER/HERBICIDE APPL 209.29 DANIELS, RICHARD, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL (BASEBALL) 150.00 DOYLE, JIM, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 175.00 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 322.59 FREMONT-MILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 75.00 HAUFF MID AMERICA SPORTS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS 279.95 IOWA FFA ASSOCIATION, FFA ASSOCIATION 330.00 JONES, RON, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL SOFTBALL 175.00 JOSTENS, GRADUATION / YEARBOOKS 537.79 KRUSE, DANA, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 170.00 LUCAS, NICHOLAS, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 190.00 LYKE PANE SPORTS GEAR LLC DBA MYHOUSE SPORTS GEAR, ATHLETIC SUPPLY COMPANY 799.00 LYONS, DON, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 190.00 MISSOURI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM NUTRITION 1,443.00 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING 345.97 REISS, CHARLIE, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 190.00 REISS, TYLER, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 190.00 RODEN, ADISON 20.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 858.35 STAHL'S TRANSFER EXPRESS, CUSTOM TRANSFERS 463.56 SUBIA, INC., RESTAURANT/ATHLETIC FOOD 131.76 TAYLOR, DUSTIN, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 40.00 TITKEMEIER, MATT, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 350.00 TURNER, PHILIP, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 175.00 VOS, RORY, REIMB. 190.00 WAX, GARY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 175.00 WENDT, HANNAH 20.00 WINDSCHITL, AUDREY, TICKET TAKER 120.00 X-GRAIN SPORTSWEAR 520.00 ZAISER EMBROIDERY, CUSTOM EMBROIDERY/UNIFORMS 340.18 Fund Number 15,179.42 EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND GUFFORD, ZOE 100.00 Fund Number 100.00 Checking Account ID 15,279.42 Grand Total: 707,944.98 HCTR 6-25-25
