Minutes of Regular Meeting Board of Directors The Missouri Valley Community School District Monday, September 8, 2025 Call to Order Vice President John Ferris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on September 8, 2025, at the High School Media Center, 605 E Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Roll Call Present: Jeff Janssen, John Ferris, Joanna Barnard, Carrie Watson and Bridget Myler Absent: Jeff Janssen Also Present: Superintendent Christi Gochenour, Secretary Ashley Anderson, Nate McDonald, and guests Approve Agenda Director Barnard moved to approve the edited agenda as presented. Director Myler seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Recognition and Communication: Visitors/Gifts/Services New Teacher Introductions – Bailey Campin, Kennedy Myler, Tatum Wallace, Melissa Johnson, Kelli Maiwald, Mallory McCall, Faith Frank and Rory Arnold. No comments from other guests. CONSENT AGENDA Director Watson motioned to approve the consent agenda; to include the August 11th and August 15th minutes, the August financial reports and the board bills as presented with additional pages. Director Barnard seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Board Bill Additional bills brought before the Board totaled $129,244.21. The bills totaled $361,018.42 as follows: $306,131.27 - General Operating Fund; $0.00 -Management Fund; $72.97 - Public Recreation Fund; $10,483.71 - Capital Projects/1% Sales Tax Fund; $15,667.09 – Physical Plant and Equipment; $600.00- Debt Services; $374.64 – Extended Care; $0.00 – School Store Enterprise Funds; $8,757.81 – School Nutrition; $18,930.93 - Activity Fund; $0.00 – Trust Fund; and $0.00 – Agency Fund. ADMINISTRATION Mr. McDonald reported on School Safety, Safety Meeting conducted today, Drills identified and scheduled, reviewed staff duties, September Advisory Meeting will review drills with students. Elementary will have a Reunification drill in October. BOARD GOVERNANCE Approval of Fundraising Director Myler moved to approve the 2025-2026 fundraising requests as presented in handout. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Discussion of Electrical Needs No action. HUMAN RESOURCES Approval of Resignations Director Myler motioned to approve the acceptance of resignations of Nicole Shada, Chase Contreras, and Lydia Rankin as Para educators, and Gavin Bartalini as High School Assistant Football Coach. Issuance of Contracts Director Barnard motioned to approve the issuance of contracts to Kennedy Myler as Teammates Coordinator, Ally Wills as Middle/High School Media Associate, Robert Fouts as a Van Driver, Carey Herman as Para educator, Michael Erdkamp and Joseph Olafson as High School Assistant Football Coaches. Director Myler seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Approval of Volunteer Director Myler approved Jessica Satorie as a volunteer. Director Watson Seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. Superintendent Report The superintendent reported on the well at the baseball/softball fields not working, facility concerns and needs, staffing needs, a new board member requirement training, and Donovan Group being in the district on September 18th. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 13, to begin at 6:00 P.M. Director Watson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Director Myler seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M. Approved: John Ferris, Board Vice President Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary OPERATING FUND AGRILAND FS, INC, FUEL PURCHASES/TRANSPORTATION 1,279.63 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES 434.00 AMPLIFY EDUCATION, INC. 123,108.10 BAKER'S GAS & WELDING SUPPLIES, INC. 39,282.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 7,880.02 C & H FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICES 293.94 CAPITAL ONE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES 155.31 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 3,310.49 CENTURY LINK, IP AND DATA SERVICES 1,560.99 CENTURYLINK, PURCHASED SERVICES 438.67 CUSTOM TRENDS, T-SHIRT COMPANY 738.15 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, TSA 403(B) ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 650.00 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE 1,436.87 DONOVAN GROUP I 2,750.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, COPIER LEASE 111.98 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC 24,896.97 FELD FIRE/SECURITY, SECURITY LABOR 6,461.35 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC, SCIENCE CLASSROOM SUPPLIES 35.18 GENIE PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL 240.00 GINGERICH AUTOMOTIVE, AUTO REPAIR/PARTS 1,609.29 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION 1,671.00 GREEN HILLS AUTO TRANSFER, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION 22,321.10 HARRISON COUNTY TREASURER, DRAINAGE TAX 38.82 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING 2,381.09 HEALTHQUEST CHIROPRACTIC, DOT PHYSICALS 500.00 HEARTLAND CO-OP, SUPPLIES 112.25 HILLYARD, INC. 3,221.13 HOGLUND BUS AND TRUCK COMPANY, TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT 103.46 INTERVAL PERFORMING ARTS 245.35 IOWA PUPIL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP-REGISTRATION 410.00 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES, REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,500.00 IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TUITION / MISC. FEES 20.00 J.W.PEPPER & SON INC., MUSIC 192.52 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP, FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE 1,466.19 KAGAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 563.04 LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,130.90 LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY, THE, PURCHASED SERVICE 5,340.92 M J 'S FLOWERS & BALLOONS, FLORIST SUPPLIES 50.00 MATH LEARNING CENTER, THE, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 28.00 MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC, SUPPLIES 283.27 MEDICAL ENTERPRISES, INC, DOT TRAINING 200.00 MENARDS - COUNCIL BLUFFS, LUMBERYARD 502.25 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY 19,140.26 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS, INC., BD MINUTES/VISITORS GUIDE/ADS 301.30 MISSOURI VALLEY WATER DEPT., WATER & SEWER 2,500.46 NAPA AUTO PARTS, REPAIR PARTS 151.99 NCS PEARSON, INC, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS 1,440.00 NORM'S TIRES, TIRE REPAIRS 16.05 PAPER CORPORATION, THE, PAPER 1,747.44 PLATFORM ATHLETICS, LLC 50.00 POSITIVE PROMOTIONS INC, POSITIVE REWARDS 257.87 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC, POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE 388.44 REALLY GREAT READING COMPANY, WORKBOOKS 1,881.00 REF REPS, LLC 675.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 266.80 SCHMITT MUSIC COMPANY, MUSIC SUPPLIES 118.00 SECURLY, INC, SOFTWARE 1,575.00 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, PBIS SOFTWARE 675.00 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE, INC dba PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION 1,985.94 WENGER CORPORATION, GENERAL SUPPLIES 13,964.50 Fund Number 306,089.28 PUBLIC RECREATION FUND BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 72.97 Fund Number 72.97 CAP. PROJECTS/LOCAL OPTION TAX BORUFF PLUMBING LLC, PLUMBING SERVICES 10,483.71 Fund Number 10,483.71 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 631.00 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC., COMPUTER SUPPLIES 13,431.90 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION 113.90 HOMETOWN LEASING 1,490.29 Fund Number 15,667.09 DEBT SERVICE FUND UMB BANK, N.A., BONDS PRINCIPAL/INTEREST/FEES 600.00 Fund Number 600.00 EXTENDED CARE CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 169.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 205.64 Fund Number 374.64 Checking Account ID 333,287.69 NUTRITION FUND DFA DAIRY BRANDS CORPORATE, LLC, DAIRY PRODUCTS 1,030.29 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 4.95 MARTIN BROS, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 7,405.32 PAN-O- GOLD BAKING COMPANY, BREAD PURCHASED 317.25 Fund Number 8,757.81 Checking Account ID 8,757.81 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AA PRODUCTIONS 150.00 AVERY BROTHERS SIGN COMPANY, SIGN COMPANY 99.00 BAXTER, RANDY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 170.00 BELT, RICHARD, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 245.00 BIRDSALL, GINA 20.00 BLOMSTEDT, DEBRA 245.00 BLOMSTEDT, JOHN, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 245.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES 2,937.33 BSN SPORTS, ATHLETIC SUPPLY COMPANY 852.24 CAMPO AZUL, RESTAURANT 66.88 CAPITAL ONE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES 246.79 EILEEN'S COLOSSAL COOKIES OF CB, FUNDRAISING COMPANY 2,200.00 ELIZABETH, STURGILL 277.94 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 31.75 GUBBELS, JAY 170.00 HAUFF MID AMERICA SPORTS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS 150.00 HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM, ZOO ACTIVITIES 600.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION, ENTRY FEE/AWARDS/CONTESTS 100.00 JOHNSON, ROBERT, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 170.00 KELLY, KATHRYN, TICKET TAKER 20.00 KENNEDY, JOHN, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 170.00 KILEY, BRIANNA, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 245.00 LOGAN STATE BANK 270.00 MENARDS - COUNCIL BLUFFS, LUMBERYARD 649.00 PETERSON, JAY, CHOREOGRAPHER DANCE TEAM 1,500.00 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING 190.97 REA, JERRY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 245.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES 222.20 SMITH, TIFFANY 20.00 STAHL'S TRANSFER EXPRESS, CUSTOM TRANSFERS 1,671.96 STIRTZ, MICHELE, CATERER FOR SB/BB OFFICIALS 1,248.00 TOKHEIM, JIM, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 245.00 TRI-CENTER COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLL.TUITION 100.00 TROPHIES PLUS, ATHLETIC MEDALS/TROPHIES 463.93 WAYNE STATE COLLEGE 250.00 WESTERCAMP, JOSH, DJ FOR PROM 300.00 WINDSCHITL, AUDREY, TICKET TAKER 20.00 WRIGHT, CHARLES, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL 170.00 ZAISER EMBROIDERY, CUSTOM EMBROIDERY/UNIFORMS 1,932.62 Fund Number 18,910.61 Checking Account ID 18,910.61 Grand Total: 360,956.11 HCTR 9-24-25
