Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 08/10/2026 06:00 PM Missouri Valley Middle School Cafeteria 607 E Lincoln Highway Missouri Valley, IA 51555 MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members John Ferris, President Carrie Watson, Vice President Jessie Dewaele, Board Director Bridget Myler, Board Director Non-Voting Members Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary Christi Gochenour, Superintendent Robin Holtz, Elementary Principal I. Call Meeting to Order / Determination of Quorum President John Ferris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Middle School Cafeteria, 607 East Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa. II. Approve Agenda Motioned to approve the agenda. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved III. Recognition and Communication Visitor Lynn Goodrich asked if the board planned to have a joint meeting with West Harrison. IV. Consent Agenda Motioned to approve the consent agenda; to include the July 13th board meeting and the board bills as presented with additional pages. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved A. Minutes B. Financial Reports C. Accounts Payable V. Administration Reports Principal Holtz reported back from SAI Conference that the motto is Believe in the journey, believe in MV. Capturing Kids Hearts training. School registration has brought several new families. 5 new teachers. Openings for paraprofessionals, MV High School Key Club students will be serving at the elementary to assist teachers with preparing back to school. Principal Wardyn reported on his first experiences SAI conference, Iowa teaching certificate achieved, PD plan VI. Board Governance A. Approval of Fundraisers Motioned to approve the requested fundraisers presented as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Approval of Board Priorities Motioned to approve the board's priorities of school safety, instruction and student learning, enhance culture and climate, and fiscal responsibility as discussed. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approval of Policies 1. Board Policies 102 and 102-R(1) Equal Educational Opportunity Motioned to approve the updates to board policies 102 Equal Educational Opportunity and 102-R(1) Equal Educational Opportunity Regulations. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Board Exhibit Policies 102-E (1 - 6) Equal Educational Opportunity Motioned to approve the updates to board exhibit policies 102-E(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Equal Educational Opportunity as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. 201 Board of Directors Election Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 201 Board of Directors Election as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 4. 202.02 Oath of Office Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 202.02 Oath of Office as iscussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 5. 203 Board of Directors Conflict of Interest Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 203 Board of Directors Conflict of Interest as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 6. 210.5 Meeting Notice Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 210.5 Meeting Notice as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 7. 501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers — Procedures as a Receiving District Motioned to approve the updates to board policies 501.15 Open Enrollment Transfers — Procedures as a Receiving District as discussed. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 8. 503.01 Student Conduct Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 503.01 Student Conduct as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 9. 503.11 - 503.11-R 1 & 2 Disruptive Behavior with Regulations Motioned to approve waiving the first reading and approve the 2nd and final reading of board policies 503.11 Disruptive Behavior, 503.11-R(1) and 503.11-R(2) Disruptive Behavior Regulations as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 10. 504.06 Student Activity Program Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 504.06 Student Activity Program as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 11. 507.02 Administration of Medication to Students Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 507.02 Administration of Medication to Students as discussed. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 12. 603.06 Physical Education Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 603.06 Physical Education as discussed. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 13. 604.01 Private Instruction Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 604.01 Private Instruction as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 14. 604.03 Program for Talented and Gifted Motioned to approve the updates to board policy 604.03 Program for Talented and Gifted as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 15. 605.04 Technology and Instructional Materials and 605.04-E(1) Technology and Instructional Materials-One-to-One Digital Device Program Technology Adoption Checklist Motioned to approve the updates to board policies 605.04 Technology and Instructional Materials and 605.04-E(1) Technology and Instructional Materials-One-to-One Digital Device Program Technology Adoption Checklist as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved D. Approval of Handbook 1. 2026-2027 LAU Plan Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 LAU Plan Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. 2026-2027 At Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan Handbook Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 At Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. 2026-2027 Return to Learn Plan Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Return to Learn Plan as discussed. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 4. District Developed Service Delivery Plan (DDSDP) Motioned to approve the District Developed Service Delivery Plan as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved E. Approval of Recommendation Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Teacher Quality Committee Members. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved F. Approval of Preauthorization Motioned to approve the preauthorization of routine prepaid expense checks for 2026-2027. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved G. Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the Consortium Agreement with Council Bluffs Community School District. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved VII. Human Resources (Additionals as Received) A. Approval of Resignations None B. Issuance of Contracts Motioned to approve issuing contracts to Miranda Ross as the Junior High Girls Track Coach, Troy Maasen as the Junior High Boys Track Coach, Heather Linsenmeyer as Business Office Specialist, and Sara Belk as Food Service Associate. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approval of Volunteers Motioned to approve Phoebe Hornbeck as a Junior High Girls Basketball Volunteer Coach and Reahgan Johnson as High School Volleyball Volunteer Coach. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved VIII. Superintendent Report Superintendent reported on summer maintenance, August 19th back to school breakfast for staff, Donovan Group video with staff alumni, Board Conference in November and the Purple Wave auction closes August 18th. IX. Adjournment Motioned to adjourn at 8:03PM Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved OPERATING FUND AGRIVISION EQUIPMENT GROUP, JOHN DEERE PARTS, 123.86 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, 1,105.00 AM ELECTRIC, LLC, 1,600.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 7,590.19 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 1,980.22 BOMGAARS, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 100.13 C & H FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICES, 901.40 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 951.12 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 548.11 CENGAGE LEARNING, INC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 19,983.15 CENTURY LINK, IP AND DATA SERVICES, 1,576.84 CENTURYLINK, PURCHASED SERVICES, 468.95 CharacterStrong LLC, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, 4,498.00 CJ'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, FERTILIZER/HERBICIDE APPL, 2,932.39 CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMENT TUITION, 31,344.96 CompTIA, Inc, 739.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMT OR SPED TUITION, 10,326.96 COUNTRY HARDWARE & SUPPLY, HARDWARE STORE, 109.89 DEMCO, INC, SUPPLIES, 468.79 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, TSA 403(B) ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, 650.00 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE, 163.23 DONOVAN GROUP I, 2,750.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, COPIER LEASE, 46.19 ECO WATER SYSTEMS, WATER/SOFTNER SALT, 691.00 EDCLUB, INC, SOFTWARE LICENSE, 120.00 EDMENTUM, 5,370.00 EPS OPERATIONS LLC, 643.54 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC, 24,896.97 FELD FIRE/SECURITY, SECURITY LABOR, 5,859.84 FILTER SHOP, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 794.30 GENIE PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL, 240.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 3,212.20 GOPHER SPORT - PLAY WITH A PURPOSE, PHYSICAL ED SUPPLIES, 990.52 GRANT WOOD AREA EDUCATION AGENCY, 2,000.00 GREEN HILLS AEA, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION, 70,553.95 GREEN HILLS AUTO TRANSFER, INTERV. SERVICES/REGISTRATION, 55,894.00 HARRISON COUNTY LANDFILL, LANDFILL, 118.17 HARRISON COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, ELECTRIC, 125.00 HARTMAN PUBLISHING, PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1,123.55 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING, 2,826.81 HORNBECK TURF & TREE SERVICES, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICES, 595.00 HOWARD INDUSTRIES, INC.dba HOWARD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, 5,482.00 IMAGINE LEARNING, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, 5,915.00 IOWA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS, MEMBERSHIP DUES, 940.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, ICN SERVICES, 412.00 IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS, TESTING SUPPLIES, 3,183.95 IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TUITION / MISC. FEES, 3,758.00 KAGAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, 483.80 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 4,000.76 LOGAN-MAGNOLIA COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLL.FEES/ATHLETIC FEES, 49,164.62 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICE, 127.90 MASTER TEACHER, THE, SUBSCRIPTIONS, 1,407.10 MATH LEARNING CENTER, THE, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, 3,300.00 MEANS, MARKIE, 427.08 MENARDS - COUNCIL BLUFFS, LUMBERYARD, 445.44 MENARDS, SUPPLIES, 34.97 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, 16,298.51 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS, INC., BD MINUTES/VISITORS GUIDE/ADS, 325.31 MO VALLEY TIRES LLC, TIRE REPAIR, 51.00 NAPA AUTO PARTS, REPAIR PARTS, 176.19 NASCO EDUCATION LLC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 35.62 NO TEARS LEARNING, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 4,964.84 NORM'S TIRES, TIRE REPAIRS, 16.00 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, TRANSP REPAIR PARTS, 182.46 PAPER CORPORATION, THE, PAPER, 2,190.53 PLANBOOK INC., SUBSCRIPTION, 1,040.00 POSITIVE PHYSICS LLC, CURRICULUM, 1,650.00 REALITYWORKS, INC., 9,557.87 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY, SUPPLIES NURSES OFFICE, 155.93 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, SUPPLIES, 961.98 SHERWIN WILLIAMS, PAINT & SUPPLIES, 532.41 SOUTHWEST IOWA PLANNING COUNCIL, STUDENT TRANSPORTATION, 610.00 VENNER, ROB OR STEFANIE, PARENT MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT, 591.96 VERIZON BUSINESS, 230.88 WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY/SCIENCE SUPPLIES, 67.45 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE, INC dba PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION, 1,040.26 Fund Number, 386,775.05 SALES TAX BONDS 2026 ALBIREO ENERGY LLC, ENERGY - HVAC, 1,001.43 CERRIS SYSTEMS NORTH CENTRAL, INC, 3,021.00 GARTNER & ASSOCIATES CO INC, 7,650.00 MCKINNIS ROOFING & SHEET METAL, ROOF REPAIRS, 5,251.34 Fund Number, 16,923.77 CAP. PROJECTS/LOCAL OPTION TAX BORUFF PLUMBING LLC, PLUMBING SERVICES, 8,600.00 HILLYARD, INC., 5,135.00 LASHIER GRAPHICS & SIGNS, GRAPHICS FOR WINDOWS, 5,487.57 NL DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICES, 17,437.50 Fund Number, 36,660.07 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CARROLL SEATING COMPANY, 32,950.00 HOMETOWN LEASING, 1,490.29 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 15,050.44 SANTANDER BANK, NA, BUS LEASE, 63,148.00 WOODHOUSE AUTO FAMILY, PURCHASE 2006 FORD VAN, 39,622.00 Fund Number, 152,260.73 EXTENDED CARE AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 93.40 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 169.00 Fund Number, 262.40 Checking Account ID, 592,882.02 NUTRITION FUND Vendor Name, Vendor Description, Amount IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, REGISTRATION, 210.00 MILLER, HOLLY, 96.80 Fund Number, 306.80 Checking Account ID, 306.80 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AGILE SPORTS TECHNOLOGIES DBA HUDL, ONLINE VIDEO EDIT/ANALYSIS, 8,500.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 246.86 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 780.92 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 59.76 CIHACEK, KAYDENCE, TICKET TAKER, 195.00 CONCORD THEATRICALS, THEATRICAL SUPPLIES, 154.75 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 48.86 FUN SERVICES, 355.00 IHSADA, YEARLY ATHLETIC DIRECTOR DUES, 200.00 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF TRACK COACHES, MEMBERSHIP DUES, 60.00 IOWA GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION, COACHING CLINIC, 350.00 JOSTENS, GRADUATION / YEARBOOKS, 4,967.29 LOGAN-MO.VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB, ATHLETIC EXPENSES, 900.00 MISSOURI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM NUTRITION, 60.00 Fund Number, 16,878.44 Checking Account ID, 16,878.44 Grand Total: 610,067.26 HCTR 9-2-26
