Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 09/14/2026 06:00 PM Missouri Valley Board Room 607 E Lincoln Highway Missouri Valley, IA 51555 MEETING MINUTES NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Missouri Valley Community School will create an engaging environment that fosters inquisitive learners who can effectively apply their skills in an ever-changing world. Attendance Voting Members Carrie Watson, Vice President Joanna Barnard, Board Director Jessie Dewaele, Board Director Bridget Myler, Board Director called in at 6:30pm Non-Voting Members Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary Christi Gochenour, Superintendent I. Call Meeting to Order / Determination of Quorum Vice President, Carrie Watson called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Missouri Valley Board Room, 607 East Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa. II. Approve Agenda I motion to approve the agenda. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Yes: Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele Not Present: Bridget Myler III. Recognition and Communication First year teachers for the district, Crista Mahoney, Miranda Ross, Emma Gute, Carlee Watson, Michelle Trulin, Jake Driver, and Jessica Norman, were recognized. IV. Consent Agenda I motion to approve the consent agenda to include the August regular board meeting minutes and the board bills as presented with additional pages. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved A. Minutes B. Financial Reports C. Accounts Payable V. Administration Reports Principal Holtz reported on Hope squad meeting, professional development on the safety committee, FAST assessment, the need for paras, and substitutes. Principal Wardyn reported on Kagan structure with peer review, professional development, and homecoming week activities, reviewing a drill weekly, Brian Copeland with Facility Advocates reported on the HVAC project review, phase two preparation for the fire alarm system. Also recommended high efficiency broilers should be purchased to replace the current to reduce energy consumption. VI. Board Governance A. Approval of Fundraisers I motion to approve the 2026-2027 Fundraisers as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved B. Approval of Board Policies 1. 604.03 Program for Talented and Gifted I motion to approve the update to board policy 604.03 Program for Talented and Gifted as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. 604.03-R(1) Program for Talented and Gifted - Regulations I motion to approve board policy 604.03-R(1) Program for Talented and Gifted - Regulations as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. 701.02 Transfer of Funds I motion to approve board policy 701.02 Transfer of Funds as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 4. 701.05 Fiscal Management I motion to approve board policy 701.05 Fiscal Management as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 5. 704.02 Debt Management I motion to approve board policy 704.02 Debt Management as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved 6. 704.03 Investments I motion to approve board policy 704.03 Investments as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 7. 705.01-R(01) Purchasing – Bidding Suspension and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedures I motion to approve board policy 705.01-R(01) Purchasing — Bidding, Suspension, and Debarment of Vendors and Contractors Procedures as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved 8. 705.01-R(2) Purchasing – Bidding - Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts I motion to approve board policy 705.01-R(02) Purchasing — Bidding - Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 9. 705.04 Expenditures for a Public Purpose I motion to approve board policy 705.04 Expenditures for a Public Purpose as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 10. 705.04-R(1) Expenditures for a Public Purpose - Use of Public Funds I motion to approve board policy 705.04-R(1) Expenditures for a Public Purpose — Use of Public Funds as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 11. 705.05 Federal Awards Compliance I motion to approve board policy 705.05 Federal Awards Compliance as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 12. 706.04 Time and Effort Reporting I motion to approve board policy 706.04 Time and Effort Reporting as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 13. 707.01 Presentation and Publication of Financial Information I motion to approve board policy 707.01 Presentation and Publication of Financial Information as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 14. 708 Presentation and Publication of Financial Information No Motion 15. 710.01-E(1) School Nutrition Program I motion to approve board policy 710.01-E(1) School Nutrition Program as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 16. 710.01-E(2) School Nutrition Program I motion to approve board policy 710.01-E(2) School Nutrition Program as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved 17. 712 Technology and Data Security I motion to approve board policy 712 Technology and Data Security as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 18. 713 Responsible Technology Use and Social Networking No motion 19. 804.05 Stock Prescription Medication Supply I motion to approve board policy 804.05 Stock Prescription Medication Supply as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 20. 901 Public Examination of School District Records I motion to approve board policy 901 Public Examination of School District Records as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approval of Handbook No motion D. Approval of Professional Development I motion to approve the 2026-2027 Professional Development Schedule, the 2026-2027 District Professional Development Plan, as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved VII. Human Resources (Additionals as Received) A. Approval of Resignations No Motion B. Issuance of Contracts I motion to approve the issuance of contracts to Hannah Gochenour as Paraeducator, Thelma Smith as Paraeducator, Alexandria Rider as Paraeducator, Tafi Brown as Paraeducator, Dannielle Quinn as Paraeducator, and Amethyst Brewster as Paraeducator. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approval of Volunteers I motion to approve Gavin Bartalini as a Volunteer Football Coach. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved VIII. Superintendent Report Board members are registered for conference, home football game on Friday, September 18th will start at 6:30PM, review of students served enrollment, review of program goals and numbers for at-risk /drop out. IX. Adjournment I motion to adjourn at 7:48pm. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved OPERATING FUND AGRILAND FS, INC, FUEL PURCHASES/TRANSPORTATION, 5,894.30 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, 124.00 AM ELECTRIC, LLC, 2,941.44 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 8,123.33 AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOC., MEMBERSHIP, 125.00 AMPLIFY EDUCATION, INC., 4,312.00 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING, WATER, 29.60 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 2,723.69 BUILDING WINGS, LLC, 355.00 C & H FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICES, 359.50 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 396.60 CENGAGE LEARNING, INC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 1,593.88 CENTURY LINK, IP AND DATA SERVICES, 1,576.86 CENTURYLINK, PURCHASED SERVICES, 468.95 CERRIS SYSTEMS NORTH CENTRAL, INC, 7,784.50 CharacterStrong LLC, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, 1,999.00 CHRISTOPHERSEN, CALVIN, 500.00 CJ'S LAWN & LANDSCAPING, FERTILIZER/HERBICIDE APPL, 3.99 COMMITTEE FOR CHILDREN, LEADERSHIP MATERIALS, 9,117.15 COUNTRY HARDWARE & SUPPLY, HARDWARE STORE, 24.87 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, LLC, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, 13,858.00 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE, 140.31 DONOVAN GROUP I, 2,750.00 EAKES OFFICE SOLUTIONS, COPIER LEASE, 1,214.35 EGAN SUPPLY CO, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 1,128.38 ESGI, LLC, EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE, 546.00 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC, 24,896.97 FLIPPEN GROUP, LLC, THE, STAFF REGISTRATION FEES, 9,000.00 GENIE PEST CONTROL, PEST CONTROL, 240.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 2,100.05 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING, 7,067.72 HILLYARD, INC., 4,546.04 HOPE SQUAD INC., ONLINE CURRICULUM, 1,750.00 IOWA BUSINESS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP FEE, 140.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, ICN SERVICES, 1,321.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, REFUND FY11 ADMIN. MENTORING $, 50.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS, APPEALS, & LICENSING, 240.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, DUES / ENTRY FEES, 55.00 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES, REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP DUES, 3,750.00 IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, TUITION / MISC. FEES, 55.00 J.W.PEPPER & SON INC., MUSIC, 447.24 KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER MISSOURI VALLEY, DUES/FEES, 150.00 KROENKE, RON, PIANO TUNING, 440.00 KUDER INC, 3,230.00 LONG LINES, INTERNET SERVICE, 127.90 MARKETING & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RESEARCH AND CURRICULUM CENTER, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 4,378.50 MASTER TEACHER, THE, SUBSCRIPTIONS, 1,380.00 MENARDS - COUNCIL BLUFFS, LUMBERYARD, 93.97 MID AMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY, 15,399.98 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS, INC., BD MINUTES/VISITORS GUIDE/ADS, 344.35 NAPA AUTO PARTS, REPAIR PARTS, 57.99 NCS PEARSON, INC, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, 503.75 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING, 272.79 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC, POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE, 388.44 QUILL, LLC, OFFICE SUPPLIES, 568.72 RACK PERFORMANCE, INC, 1,250.00 RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL SERVICES INC, HVAC, 1,100,882.00 REALITYWORKS, INC., 406.50 REF REPS, LLC, 1,575.00 ROBOKIND, LLC, AUTISM ROBOT COMPANY, 2,995.00 SAI, CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS, 645.00 SCHOLASTIC INC - MAGAZINES, SCHOLASTIC MAGAZINES, 854.70 SCHOOL SPECIALTY, LLC, SUPPLIES, 1,399.81 TEACHER SYNERGY, LLC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 1,483.24 TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC, TEACHING SUPPLIES, 758.06 TOBEN ELECTRIC, LLC, 455.00 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, PBIS SOFTWARE, 500.00 VERIZON BUSINESS, 230.88 VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 100.00 WASTE CONNECTIONS OF NE, INC dba PAPILLION SANITATION, GARBAGE COLLECTION, 1,246.54 WILLIAM PENN UNIVERSITY, TUITION PAYMENT, 3,989.69 ZAISER EMBROIDERY, CUSTOM EMBROIDERY/UNIFORMS, 48.00 Fund Number, 1,269,905.53 MANAGEMENT FUND SU INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURANCE - EQUIP BREAKDOWN, 9,800.25 Fund Number, 9,800.25 PUBLIC RECREATION FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 837.25 Fund Number, 837.25 SALES TAX BONDS 2026 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, 35,500.00 PIPER SANDLER, FINANCIAL ADVISORY FEES, 93,367.50 Fund Number, 128,867.50 CAP. PROJECTS/LOCAL OPTION TAX B & R CONCRETE CO., CONCRETE WORK, 22,540.00 JEFF BELLOWS CONSTRUCTION LLC, 15,303.00 LASHIER GRAPHICS & SIGNS, GRAPHICS FOR WINDOWS, 1,998.50 Fund Number, 39,841.50 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 631.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 52.73 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 12,990.60 WOODHOUSE AUTO FAMILY, MV, DRIVER EDUCATION CAR RENTAL, 234.57 Fund Number, 13,908.90 DEBT SERVICE FUND UMB BANK, N.A., BONDS PRINCIPAL/INTEREST/FEES, 746.67 Fund Number, 746.67 EXTENDED CARE CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 169.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 235.66 Fund Number, 404.66 Checking Account ID, 1,464,312.26 NUTRITION FUND BASSETT, SCOTT, 28.00 DFA DAIRY BRANDS CORPORATE, LLC, DAIRY PRODUCTS, 1,164.50 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 55.86 MARTIN BROS, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 16,594.71 PAN-O- GOLD BAKING COMPANY, BREAD PURCHASED, 295.20 Fund Number, 18,138.27 Checking Account ID, 18,138.27 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AA PRODUCTIONS, 75.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 1,852.97 ANDERSON'S, JUNIOR CLASS PROM SUPPLIES, 189.16 BARKER, RICHARD, REIMBURSEMENT, 21.00 BELT, RICHARD, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 120.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 932.97 BSN SPORTS, ATHLETIC SUPPLY COMPANY, 1,683.30 BUFFUM, JOCELYN, 150.00 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES, 318.50 CARNES, REGG, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 135.00 CHESTERMAN COMPANY, VENDING MACHINE PRODUCTS, 169.00 COLLINS, DEVIN, 170.00 CONTRERAZ III, SIMON, 170.00 DAVIDS, LYNDSEY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 425.00 DOIEL, BRANDON, OFFICIAL, 170.00 ERICKSON, HAYLEE, OFFICIAL, 245.00 GILL, TODD, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 245.00 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 100.00 GRAPHIC EDGE dba GAME ONE, THE, FB CLINIC REGISTRATION, 5,155.62 HARLAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRI, SCHOOL, 125.00 HAUFF MID AMERICA SPORTS, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS, 267.90 HOFF, JEREMY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 305.00 IOWA BANDMASTERS ASSOC., I.B.A. DUES, 75.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOCIATION, ENTRY FEE/AWARDS/CONTESTS, 100.00 KILEY, BRIANNA, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 245.00 KINSEL, KRISTIN, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 180.00 LOGAN STATE BANK, 870.00 MIDWEST TROPHY & AWARDS, PLAQUES & TROPHIES, 340.00 MISSOURI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, REIMBURSEMENT FROM NUTRITION, 2,753.96 MUSFELDT, JACOB, 135.00 PERU STATE COLLEGE, COLLEGE, 250.00 PIZZA RANCH, PIZZA/MEETING, 415.89 POWELL, RICK, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 170.00 REA, JERRY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 245.00 SAM'S CLUB DIRECT, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 101.57 SCHMIDT, DON, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 120.00 SIDELINE POWER, ATHLETIC SUPPLY, 6,240.00 STAHL'S TRANSFER EXPRESS, CUSTOM TRANSFERS, 780.90 TOKHEIM, JIM, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 245.00 TRI-CENTER COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLL.TUITION, 125.00 TROPHIES PLUS, ATHLETIC MEDALS/TROPHIES, 2,376.02 UNDERWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMENT TUITION, 250.00 WENDT, HANNAH, 20.00 WINDSCHITL, AUDREY, TICKET TAKER, 20.00 ZAISER EMBROIDERY, CUSTOM EMBROIDERY/UNIFORMS, 673.89 Fund Number, 29,757.65 Checking Account ID, 29,757.65 Grand Total: 1,512,208.18 HCTR 9-30-26
