Minutes of Regular Meeting Board of Directors The Missouri Valley Community School District Monday, March 9, 2026 Attendance Voting Members John Ferris, President Carrie Watson, Vice President Bridget Myler, Board Director Jessie Dewaele, Board Director Non-Voting Members Christi Gochenour, Superintendent Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary Robin Holtz, Elementary Principal Call Meeting to Order / Determination of Quorum President John Ferris called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the High School Media Center, 605 Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Approve Agenda Motion to approve the agenda as posted with Human Resources additions. Motioned: Bridget Myler; Seconded: Carrie Watson; Unanimously Approved Recognition and Communication: Visitors/Gifts/Services None Consent Agenda Motion to approve the consent agenda; to include the February 9th regular board meeting minutes, February 19th and 27th special board meeting minutes, the February financial reports and the board bills as presented with additional pages. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele; Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Board Bills Additional bills brought before the Board totaled $66.084.73. The bills totaled $444,578.35 as follows: $348,576.33 – General Operating Fund; $19,639.50 – Managements Fund; $0.00 – Public Recreation Fund; $11,083.79 - Capital Projects/1% Sales Tax Fund; $12,568.79 – Physical Plant and Equipment; $0.00 - Debt Services; $21,636.85– School Nutrition; $169.00– Extended Care; $0.00 – School Store Enterprise Funds; $30,904.09 - Activity Fund; $0.00 – Trust Fund; and $0.00 – Agency Fund. Administration Administrative Reports The elementary principal reviewed data tracking for all students in reading and math efficiency and CKLA professional development Board Governance Approval of Policies Motioned to approve the first and final reading of policy 406.4 License Employee Compensation for Extra Duty; policy 409.1 Employee Vacations, Holidays, and Leaves of Absences; , policy 412.1 Classified Employee Compensation; as presented in exhibit VI-A-1,2,3, and 4, and policy 705.1 Purchasing and Bidding as discussed. Motioned: Carrie Watson; Seconded: Jessie Dewaele; Unanimously Approved Approval of Proposal Motioned to approve the Missouri Valley Education Association (MVEA) 2026-2027 Collective Bargaining Proposal as presented in exhibit VI-B-1. Motioned: Bridget Myler; Seconded: Jessie Dewaele; Unanimously Approved Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the Teachers' Master Contract Agreement with MVEA for 2026-2027 School Year as presented in exhibit VI-C-1. Motioned: Bridget Myler; Seconded: Carrie Watson; Unanimously Approved Approval of Health Insurance Plan Motioned to approve the health insurance for Fiscal Year 2027 as presented in exhibit VI-D-1. Motioned: Carrie Watson; Seconded: Jessie Dewaele; Unanimously Approved Discussion of Board Policies 503.2 through 504.13 No motion Approval of Policy Motioned to approve second and final reading for board policies 500.1 through 501.9-R(1) as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler; Seconded: Carrie Watson; Unanimously Approved Approval of Policy Motioned to approve the second and final reading of board policies 501.11 - 503.1-R(1) as discussed. Motioned: Carrie Watson; Seconded: Jessie Dewaele; Unanimously Approved Removal of Policy Motioned to remove board policy 501.9-E(1) Request for Remote Learning Form. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele; Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Service Agreement with GreenHills Area Education Agency as presented in exhibit VI-H-1. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele; Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Approval of Purchase Motioned to approve the purchase of the 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon for $52,748 and for the purchase of a vehicle up to $50,000. Motioned: Carrie Watson; Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Resolution fixing date for a Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $11,500,00 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds Motioned to approve the Resolution to fix the date for a Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $11,500,00 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds for April 13, 2026 at 6:00PM. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele; Seconded: Carrie Watson; Unanimously Approved Approval of Memo of Understanding Motion to approve the additional course to our Memo of Understanding Appendix A with Iowa Western Community College as presented in exhibit VI-K-1. Motioned: Bridget Myler; Seconded: Jessie Dewaele; Unanimously Approved Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Area Education Agency Purchasing Agreement with Green Hills AEA as presented in exhibit VI-L-one. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele; Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the renewal agreement with the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission Program as presented in exhibit VI-M-1. Motioned: Carrie Watson; Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Approval of Purchase Motioned to approve the purchase of cafeteria tables for the High School from Carroll Seating, Sciences, Schools, Services in the amount up to $35,000. Motioned: Carrie Watson; Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Approval of additional fundraisers No Motion Human Resources (Additionals as Received) Approval of resignation(s) Motioned to approve the resignations of Rachel Wills as Para educator; Brenda Osborn as Para educator and Little Reds Associate; Nate McDonald as High School Girls Head Basketball Coach; Kelly Ortner as High School Basketball Cheer sponsor; Laurie Hopkins as Food Service Associate, Brittny Drobny as Para educator and Travis Maasen as High School Boys Head Basketball Coach. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler; Unanimously Approved Issuance of contract(s) Motioned to approve the contract of Jessica Nugent as Secondary Physical Education Teacher and the 2026-2027 Certified Staff Contracts as presented in handout. Motioned: Bridget Myler; Seconded: Carrie Watson; Unanimously Approved Acceptance of Volunteer No Motion Superintendent Report Superintendent Gochenour discussed legislative updates, and the donation of 40 classroom flags by WoodmenLife. Adjournment The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026 to begin at 6:00 P.M. Motioned to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Motioned: Bridget Myler; Seconded: Jessie Dewaele; Unanimously Approved OPERATING FUND AGRILAND FS, INC, FUEL PURCHASES/TRANSPORTATION, 2,867.92 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, 3,378.00 AVANT ASSESSMENT, LLC, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLY, 239.40 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 4,237.03 BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY, TUITION - UNIVERSITY, 1,860.00 C & H FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICES, 698.81 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 376.52 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 1,176.60 CENTURY LINK, IP AND DATA SERVICES, 1,570.04 CENTURYLINK, PURCHASED SERVICES, 451.83 CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMENT TUITION, 25,701.81 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMT OR SPED TUITION, 19,193.76 DEMCO, INC, SUPPLIES, 99.00 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE, 1,843.32 DONOVAN GROUP I, 2,750.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, COPIER LEASE, 2,641.01 ECO WATER SYSTEMS, WATER/SOFTNER SALT, 675.00 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC, 24,896.97 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 120.44 GENIE PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL, 240.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 6,918.28 GREEN HILLS AUTO TRANSFER, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION, 22,321.10 HARLAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRI, SCHOOL, 8,923.77 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING, 2,598.51 HILLYARD, INC., 4,010.36 IOWA ASSN OF SCHOOL BOARDS, MEMBERSHIP DUES, 650.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, ICN SERVICES, 412.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAID CLAIM/REIMBURSEMENT TO DHS, 11,141.48 IOWA FCCLA, CONF. REGIST/ENTRY FEES/DUES, 120.00 IOWA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA, BUSINESS CLUB, 906.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, DUES / ENTRY FEES, 150.00 IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, TUITION, 35,319.37 IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TUITION / MISC. FEES, 50,692.83 KAGAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, 654.00 LEWIS CENTRAL COMM. SCHOOLS, OPEN ENROLLMENT FEES, 6,763.98 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 3,922.39 LOGAN-MAGNOLIA COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLL.FEES/ATHLETIC FEES, 47,733.00 MENARDS, SUPPLIES, 374.40 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, 13,337.69 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS TRUST INC, 1,181.25 MIDSTATES BANK N.A., HVAC LOAN PAYMENT/VPPEL FUND, 186.00 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS, INC., BD MINUTES/VISITORS GUIDE/ADS, 484.05 MISSOURI VALLEY WATER DEPT., WATER & SEWER, 1,622.13 NAPA AUTO PARTS, REPAIR PARTS, 462.24 NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL LLC, TRANSPORTATION, 112.61 PAPER CORPORATION, THE, PAPER, 5,924.39 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC, POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE, 388.44 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 358.90 SKILLS USA, DUES, 33.00 SKILLSUSA IOWA, DUES/FEES, 100.00 SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCIL, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION, 1,940.00 TRI-CENTER COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLL.TUITION, 18,274.81 VERIZON BUSINESS, 230.88 VOSTER, DINDY, 132.47 VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 2,689.50 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE, INC dba PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION, 1,040.26 WORTHINGTON DIRECT, GENERAL SUPPLIES, 1,448.78 Fund Number, 348,576.33 MANAGEMENT FUND SU INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURANCE - EQUIP BREAKDOWN, 19,639.50 Fund Number, 19,639.50 CAP. PROJECTS/LOCAL OPTION TAX EPCO LTD. INC., INSTALL SHOWER STALLS, 1,351.00 R MEEKER WELL, 9,732.79 Fund Number, 11,083.79 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 631.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMT OR SPED TUITION, 3,114.72 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 165.87 HOMETOWN LEASING, 1,490.29 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 7,166.91 Fund Number, 12,568.79 EXTENDED CARE CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 169.00 Fund Number, 169.00 Checking Account ID, 392,037.41 NUTRITION FUND DFA DAIRY BRANDS CORPORATE, LLC, DAIRY PRODUCTS, 2,620.26 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 33.44 MARTIN BROS, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 18,741.95 PAN-O- GOLD BAKING COMPANY, BREAD PURCHASED, 241.20 Fund Number, 21,636.85 Checking Account ID, 21,636.85 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AA PRODUCTIONS, 75.00 BIRDSALL, GINA, 20.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 8,680.97 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL INC, 1,500.00 BSN SPORTS, ATHLETIC SUPPLY COMPANY, 981.20 BUFFUM, JOCELYN, 150.00 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 1,542.23 CARNES, REGG, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 180.00 CLARK, STACIA, 20.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS CAKES, LLC dba NOTHING BUNDT CAKES-COUNCIL BLUFFS, 1,591.75 DAVIS, DAVID, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 180.00 FFA DBA NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, FFA ORGANIZATION, 24.00 FISHER'S PETALS & POSIES, FLOWER SHOP, 512.50 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 25.70 GIRRES, CHRIS, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 330.00 GRAPHIC EDGE dba GAME ONE, THE, FB CLINIC REGISTRATION, 1,268.40 IOWA FCCLA, CONF. REGIST/ENTRY FEES/DUES, 840.00 IOWA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA, BUSINESS CLUB, 2,381.00 IOWA GIRLS H S ATHLETIC UNION, ASSOC. DUES / FEES /DIST.ADMIS, 65.00 IOWA H S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, FEES/SUPPLIES/STATE ADMISSIONS, 180.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, DUES / ENTRY FEES, 45.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION, ENTRY FEE/AWARDS/CONTESTS, 30.00 JENS, JESSE, 155.00 JENSEN, KOLTON, 155.00 JOSTENS, GRADUATION / YEARBOOKS, 1,533.00 LUTZ, DAVID, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 180.00 MICHALIK, AMY, 20.00 MIDWEST TROPHY & AWARDS, PLAQUES & TROPHIES, 4.00 MISSOURI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM NUTRITION, 1,580.00 NAT'L ASSOC. OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, MEMBERSHIP FEES/SUPPLIES, 385.00 PEAK PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 740.00 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING, 1,624.23 REISS, TYLER, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 180.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 2,110.47 SKILLS USA, DUES, 32.00 SKILLSUSA IOWA, DUES/FEES, 200.00 SPOMER, KURT, 180.00 STAHL'S TRANSFER EXPRESS, CUSTOM TRANSFERS, 836.63 WAUKEE NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL, SCHOOL ENTRY FEES, 150.00 WINDSCHITL, AUDREY, TICKET TAKER, 20.00 ZAISER EMBROIDERY, CUSTOM EMBROIDERY/UNIFORMS, 196.01 Fund Number, 30,904.09 Checking Account ID, 30,904.09 Grand Total: 444,578.35 HCTR 3-25-26
