Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 05/12/2026 06:00 PM Missouri Valley Middle School/High School Media Center 605 E Lincoln Highway Missouri Valley, IA 51555 MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members John Ferris, President Carrie Watson, Vice President Joanna Barnard, Board Director Jessie Dewaele, Board Director Bridget Myler, Board Director arrived at 7:01 P.M. Non-Voting Members Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary Christi Gochenour, Superintendent Robin Holtz, Elementary Principal Nate McDonald, Secondary Principal I. Call Meeting to Order / Determination of Quorum I move to approve the agenda as presented. President John Ferris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday , May 12, 2026, at the High School Media Center, 607 East Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa. II. Approve Agenda I move to approve agenda. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard III. Voting results: Unanimously Approved; Not Present: Bridget Myler IV. and Communication A. Visitors/Gifts/Services Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Mrs. Strope speak on the experiences with students for their first year. V. Consent Agenda I move to approve the consent agenda, to include April 13th regular board meeting minutes and the May 4th special board meeting minutes; the April financial reports and the board bills as presented with additional pages. Additional bills brought before the Board totaled $76,392.52. The bills totaled $635,030.93 as follows: $289,135.24- General Operating Fund; $0.00 – Management Fund; $44.98- Public Recreation Fund; $2,407.56- Capital Projects/1% Sales Tax Fund; $9,008.63– Physical Plant and Equipment; $287381.25- Debt Services; $524.38– Extended Care; $0.00 – School Store Enterprise Funds; $26,863.53– School Nutrition; $19,665.36- Activity Fund; $0.00– Trust Fund; and $0.00 – Agency Fund. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved; Not Present: Bridget Myler A. Minutes B. Financial Reports C. Accounts Payable VI. Closed Session under Iowa Codes §§21.5(1)(a) and (e) I move to enter into a closed session as authorized by 21.5(1)(a) & (e) of the open meetings law to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to discuss whether to conduct a hearing or to conduct hearings to suspend or expel a student, unless an open session is requested by the student or a parent or guardian of the student if the student is a minor. Start Time : 6:28 PM Time Ended: 7:00 P.M. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved; Not Present: Bridget Myler VII. Open Session I move that the Board accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be suspended from the Missouri Valley Community School District for the remainder of the semester, ending May 22, 2026, and that written findings and conclusions consistent with the Board’s deliberations be prepared, signed by the Board president, and mailed by the Board Secretary to the student and family. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Yes: Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele No: John Ferris Not Present: Bridget Myler VIII. Administration Reports Robin Holtz - Eight days remaining. 3rd-5th grade track day tomorrow, Ice cream social, movie celebration, Awards day, Family day picnic, retirement of two staff members. Nate McDonald - seniors awards day today, $130,000+ in scholarships awarded, Thursday is the step up day and 5th graders come up to the Middle School. May 16th graduation day at 12pm. PBIS award day at Maplewood Lanes, MS award day. IX. Board Governance A. Additional Fundraisers No Motion B. Board Policies I motion to approve policies 102.01 - Equal Education Opportunity, 102.01-R(1) Equal Education Opportunity - Grievance Procedures, 710.01 - School Nutrition Program , 710.01-R(1) School Nutrition Program - Civil Rights Complaint Procedures, 505.1 - 508.03-R(1) Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approval of Handbook I motion to approve the 2026-2027 Little Reds Handbook. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved D. Lawn Mower Purchase I motion to approve the purchase of a lawn mower from Van Wall up to $15,000.00. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved E. Approval of Agreement I motion to approve the Letter of Engagement with Ahlers and Cooney for the Upcoming Sales Tax Bond Issuance. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved F. Approval of Agreement I motion to approve the Municipal Advisory Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved G. Approval of Agreement I motion to approve the Dissemination Agent Agreement (Addendum) with Piper Sandler & Co. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved H. Approval Agreement I motion to approve the 2026 - 2027 Service Contract with Lightbox for Technology Services. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved I. Approval of Grant I motion to approve a $3,316 grant from the Omaha Southwest Iowa Foundation. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved J. Approval of Agreement I motion to approve the 2026-2027 Building Lease with Green Hills Area Education Agency. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved K. Approval of Agreement I motion to approve the 2026-2027 Memo of Understanding with Family Connections. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved L. Approval of Full Time Sub I motion to approve hiring a full-time substitute for the 2026-2027 school year. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved M. Approval of Date Change I motion to approve moving the June 8 , 2026 regular board meeting to June 15, 2026 Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved X. Human Resources (Additionals as Received) A. Resignations I motion to approve the resignation of Dakota Costanzo as Food Service Worker, Theresa Dowling as Paraeducator, Nate McDonald as Middle School/High School Principal, Crista Mahoney as Paraeducator, Lisa Hackman as Junior High Girls Track Coach. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Termination of Contract I motion to approve termination of food service worker contract as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Issuance of Contracts I motion to approve the issuance of contracts to Michelle Trulin as Elementary Teacher, Joshua Osborn as Food Service Worker, Travis Massen as Junior High Boys Basketball Coach, Crista Mahoney as Elementary Special Education and English Language Teacher, Carey Herman as Part-time Secretary, Darlene Bowman as Elementary Special Education Teacher, Amber Lundholm as Extended School Year Paraeducator, Danielle Schroeder as Extended School Year Paraeducator, Kelly Gschwend as Extended School Year Paraeducator, and the 2026-2027 Coaching and Sponsors Supplemental Contracts with omitting wrestling and revision of Cheer Wrestling Sponsor. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved D. Acceptance of Volunteers No motion XI. Superintendent Report IASB provided a book Leadership for Student Learning. Staff appreciation week was well received., graduation ceremony, principal interviews, SAVE legislature update and impact, HUDL XII. Adjournment I motion to adjourn 8:30pm. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved OPERATING FUND ACT, TESTING MATERIALS, 52.50 AED PROFESSIONALS, AED SUPPLIES, 0.00 AGRILAND FS, INC, FUEL PURCHASES/TRANSPORTATION, 3,872.03 AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP, JOHN DEERE PARTS, 303.78 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, 2,088.00 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING, WATER, 9.30 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 3,139.16 C & H FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICES, 604.85 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 1,502.39 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 1,215.33 CENTURY LINK, IP AND DATA SERVICES, 1,566.65 CENTURYLINK, PURCHASED SERVICES, 451.66 CERRIS SYSTEMS NORTH CENTRAL, INC, 306.50 COUNTRY HARDWARE & SUPPLY, HARDWARE STORE, 34.99 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE, 2,415.04 DILOCKER, ALYSSA, 369.20 DONOVAN GROUP I, 2,750.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, COPIER LEASE, 2,676.37 ECO WATER SYSTEMS, WATER/SOFTNER SALT, 691.00 ETTLEMANS TOWN AND COUNTRY LLC, 25.00 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC, 24,896.97 FISHER'S PETALS & POSIES, FLOWER SHOP, 50.00 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 609.40 GENIE PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL, 240.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 14,903.30 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC, SERVICES, 12,000.00 GRAFFIX, INC, ATHLETIC SUPPLY, 2,129.50 GREEN HILLS AEA, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION, 68,803.95 GREEN HILLS AUTO TRANSFER, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION, 22,321.10 HACKMAN, LISA, MILEAGE, MEALS EXPENSE REIMB., 31.78 HEADMASTER LLP, 450.00 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING, 2,633.29 HEALTHQUEST CHIROPRACTIC, DOT PHYSICALS, 200.00 HILLYARD, INC., 4,617.63 HORNBECK TURF & TREE SERVICES, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICES, 615.00 IOWA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS, MEMBERSHIP DUES, 365.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, ICN SERVICES, 412.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAID CLAIM/REIMBURSEMENT TO DHS, 12,418.64 IOWA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA, BUSINESS CLUB, 1,600.00 IOWA INFINITE CAMPUS USER GROUP, 290.00 IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS, TESTING SUPPLIES, 1,880.00 IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TUITION / MISC. FEES, 67,258.30 JOSTENS, GRADUATION / YEARBOOKS, 21.45 KIRK, ANGIE, PURCHASED SERVICE, 164.93 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 1,905.09 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICE, 563.94 MACKIN BOOK COMPANY, 338.26 MENARDS - COUNCIL BLUFFS, LUMBERYARD, 218.75 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, 10,513.81 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS TRUST INC, 1,443.75 MIDWEST AUTO.FIRE SPRINKLER CO, FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES, 337.50 MISSOURI VALLEY WATER DEPT., WATER & SEWER, 1,553.40 NAPA AUTO PARTS, REPAIR PARTS, 138.88 NORM'S TIRES, TIRE REPAIRS, 25.00 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, TRANSP REPAIR PARTS, 177.57 PARTI LINE INTERNATIONAL, LLC, GRADUATION SUPPLIES, 297.39 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING, 60.00 PORTER, SOPHIA, 400.00 QUADIENT FINANCE USA, INC, POSTAGE METER LEASE/SUPPLY, 1,500.00 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC, POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE, 388.44 SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCIL, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION, 2,730.00 STAPLES CONTRACT & COMMERCIAL LLC, SUPPLIES, 138.21 SWIVL - SATARII, INC, SOFTWARE COMPANY, 200.00 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION, ELEVATOR SERVICE/PERMITS, 1,128.24 VERIZON BUSINESS, 230.76 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE, INC dba PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION, 1,040.26 Fund Number, 288,315.24 PUBLIC RECREATION FUND BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 44.98 Fund Number, 44.98 CAP. PROJECTS/LOCAL OPTION TAX GEO-COMM INC, 1,830.00 R MEEKER WELL, 577.56 Fund Number, 2,407.56 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 631.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 357.93 HOMETOWN LEASING, 1,490.29 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 6,529.41 Fund Number, 9,008.63 DEBT SERVICE FUND UMB BANK, N.A., BONDS PRINCIPAL/INTEREST/FEES, 287,381.25 Fund Number, 287,381.25 EXTENDED CARE BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 124.94 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 169.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 230.44 Fund Number, 524.38 Checking Account ID, 587,682.04 NUTRITION FUND DFA DAIRY BRANDS CORPORATE, LLC, DAIRY PRODUCTS, 3,190.15 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 98.89 GOODWIN TUCKER, KITCHEN APPLIANCE REPAIR, 5,390.00 MARTIN BROS, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 17,508.59 PAN-O- GOLD BAKING COMPANY, BREAD PURCHASED, 675.90 Fund Number, 26,863.53 Checking Account ID, 26,863.53 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND 4 SEASONS FUND RAISING, FUNDRAISING COMPANY, 2,254.00 AHSTW HIGH SCHOOL, 125.00 ANYTIME TEES, ATHLETIC SUPPLY, 609.00 ASCENT SPORTS TEHCNOLOGY, ATHLETIC SYSTEM TRAINER, 300.00 BARTALINI, GIACORRIE, 20.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 3,223.15 BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, BOYS TRACK ENTRY FEE, 125.00 BSN SPORTS, ATHLETIC SUPPLY COMPANY, 53.00 BUFFUM, JOCELYN, 390.00 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 333.14 CHRISTIAN KROPF FUNDRAISING, FUNDRAISING COMPANY, 975.00 CLARK, STACIA, 20.00 COLLINS, DEVIN, 75.00 DENISON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, ATHLETIC ENTRY FEE, 115.00 DEREMER, RON, SOCCER OFFICIAL, 75.00 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 76.15 HAUFF MID AMERICA SPORTS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS, 892.61 HOWARD, DOUG, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 185.00 INSTRUMENTALIST AWARDS LLC, MUSIC SUPPLIES/AWARDS, 93.00 IOWA FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA, BUSINESS CLUB, 5,205.00 JASON, DRIVER, 110.00 JOSTENS, GRADUATION / YEARBOOKS, 105.00 KRUSE, DANA, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 110.00 KVAMMEN, SCOTT, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 110.00 LOGAN-MAGNOLIA COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLL.FEES/ATHLETIC FEES, 175.00 MALCOM, CAROL, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 185.00 MARASCO, TROY, 90.00 MARTIN, ROBERT, OFFICIAL, 110.00 MIDWEST TROPHY & AWARDS, PLAQUES & TROPHIES, 175.00 MISSOURI VALLEY COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPERATING REIMB. NUTRITION/PRESCHOOL FEE, 6.39 MISSOURI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM NUTRITION, 539.00 OWN THE ZONE SPORTS, LLC, ATHLETIC SUPPLY, 351.65 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING, 477.95 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 367.82 STAHL'S TRANSFER EXPRESS, CUSTOM TRANSFERS, 242.04 TROPHIES PLUS, ATHLETIC MEDALS/TROPHIES, 30.00 VARGAS, LOGAN, OFFICIAL, 165.00 WEST MONONA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLEMTN-SPED TUITION, 150.00 WESTWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, HS GIRLS/BOYS TRACK ENTRY FEE, 250.00 WILLIAMS, CINDY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 220.00 WILLIAMS, SEAN, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 175.00 WINDSCHITL, AUDREY, TICKET TAKER, 100.00 ZAISER EMBROIDERY, CUSTOM EMBROIDERY/UNIFORMS, 276.46 Fund Number, 19,665.36 Checking Account ID, 19,665.36 Grand Total: 634,210.93 HCTR 6-3-26
