WEST HARRISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MONTHLY MEETING – 6:30 PM July 21, 2025 LIBRARY – MONDAMIN, IA The West Harrison Community School District Board of Education met in …

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WEST HARRISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MONTHLY MEETING – 6:30 PM July 21, 2025 LIBRARY – MONDAMIN, IA The West Harrison Community School District Board of Education met in regular session with the following present: Randy Wohlers, Julie Kuhlman, Hillary Stevenson, and Kim Nunez. Directors. Marty Fonley, Superintendent, Jackie Fonley, Principal, Tonya Radil, Board Secretary/Treasurer. Visitors. WHEA Representative Laura Rife Called to Order. The meeting was called to order in the Library at 6:32 p.m. by President Wohlers. Roll Call. Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Director Stevenson and seconded by Director Nunez to consent agenda, monthly bills, and the board minutes from June 11, 2025. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Public Items of Discussion. Board Items of Discussion. Human Resources. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and seconded by Director Stevenson to approve the resignation of Jason Allen (JH Football). No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and seconded by Director Nunez to approve the new contract for Gina Birdsall (English and Library). No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Consideration of FY 25-26 Fundraisers. A motion was made by Director Stevenson and seconded by Director Kuhlman to approve the TeamMates fundraiser. TeamMates would like to request to do a free will donation meal on back-to-school night, Almost Famous Popcorn fundraiser in January, and to sell drinks during elementary track day in May for FY 25-26. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez abstained, and Stevenson aye. 3-0 motion carried. Consideration of Renewal SU Insurance. A motion was made by Director Stevenson and seconded by Director Kuhlman to approve the renewal of the SU Insurance. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Consideration of Contract for Propane. A motion was made by Director Nunez and seconded by Director Kuhlman to approve Heartland Coop for FY 25-26 Propane. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Consideration of Interfund Transfer. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and seconded by Director Stevenson to approve the Interfund Transfer from the Management fund to the PPLE fund. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Consideration of Shared Art Teacher with West Monona. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and seconded by Director Nunez to approve a Shared Art Teacher with West Monona. West Monona is able to provide an art teacher for West Harrison in the mornings for the FY 25-26 school year. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Consideration of Second Reading of Board Policies. A motion was made by Director Nunez and seconded by Director Stevenson to approve the second reading of board policies. All changes are recommended by the IASB to match current legislative language. Policies - Goals and Objectives of the Education Program; 603.04: Multicultural/Gender Fair Education; Regulation 605.01-R(1): Instructional Materials Selection; 708: Care, Maintenance and Disposal of School Records; 710.01-R(1) School Food Program - Civil Rights Complaints Procedures; Code No. 710.1E1 School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination; Code No. 710.1E2 Child Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Complaint Form; Policy 804.02 District Emergency Operations Plans; Policy 804.06: Use of Recording Devices on School Property; Policy 901: Public Examination of School District Records Graduation Requirements 505.05; Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices 503.09. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Consideration of Property Casual Insurance. A motion was made by Director Stevenson and seconded by Director Nunez to approve the Property Casual Insurance. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Annual Review of Board Policies. The code requires an annual review of these policies by the board. No changes are recommended. 103 Long Range Needs Assessment, 103R1 Long Range Needs Assessment Regulation, 505.08 Parent and Family Engagement District-Wide Policy, 505.08R1 Building Level Regulation, 506.01 Building Records Access, 506.01E1 Request of Nonparent, 506.01E2 Release of Records, 506.01E3 Request for Hearing, 506.01E4 Examination of Records, 506.01E5 Transfer of Records, 506.01E6 Receipt of Subpoena, 506.01E7 Juvenile Justice Agency Information Sharing Agreement, 506.01E8 Annual Notice, 506.02R1 Use of Information, 506.04 Student Library Circulation Records. Consideration of First Reading of Board Policies: No Action is taken on the first readings of board policies. 1st Reading 506.06 Technology/Internet - Appropriate Use, 104 Anti-Bullying/Anti-Harassment (104E1, 104.E2, 104.E3), 211 Open Meetings, 402.02 Child Abuse Reporting, 402.03 Abuse of Students by School District Employees, 405.02 Licensed Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection, 411.02 Classified Employee Qualifications, Recruitment, Selection, 501.03 Compulsory Attendance, 501.09 Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy (501.09R1), 507.01 Student Health and Immunization Certificates, 603.01 Basic Instructional Program, 603.05 Health Education, 505.05 Graduation Requirements. These policy changes are required to comply with legislative changes, with the exception of 506.06 and 505.05. 506.06 changes are related to recording at school and online protections for children. 505.06 changes relate to the addition of a citizenship test requirement in 2026 and the removal of language that is not required for graduation. Consideration of MOU with Family Connections. A motion was made by Director Steven and seconded by Director Nunez to approve the MOU with Family Connections. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Nunez aye, and Stevenson aye. 4-0 motion carried. Administrative Reports The next regular board meeting will be on August 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 PM. Tonya Radil, Board Secretary Randy Wohlers, President Board Bills for Current Month OPERATING FUND 95 PERCENT GROUP INC., 25/26 Instructional Supplies – Rife 96.80 ABLE LOCKSMITH, Schlage 1246 Rim Cyliders 735.00 ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING 721.53 ACT 958.50 AGRI-VISION, Mower repairs 519.59 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C. 816.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, Maintenance supplies 843.19 AMPLIFY EDUCATION INC 7,278.42 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING 768.05 BOYER VALLEY CSD 16,360.12 CAM CSD 3,995.56 CAPSAN, Maintenance supplies 1,077.05 CITY OF MONDAMIN 2,334.91 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL CO 110.00 CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 21,928.42 CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS/US BANK 3,604.22 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 3,069.35 COUNTRY HARDWARE AND SUPPLY LLC 37.98 FIREGUARD INC, Maintenance work 770.00 FONLEY, MARTY 1,919.40 HIGH NOON BOOKS, 25/26 Instructional Supplies – Melby 263.20 HILLYARD/SIOUX FALLS 1,305.26 IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BUSINESS 800.00 IOWA ASSOC. OF SCHOOL BOARDS 1,861.00 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING ENGINEERS, SCHOOL AND SUMMER CONFERENCE 2,100.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 1,453.14 IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS 884.25 IRONMANZ COLLISION REPAIR, vehicle repair 1,953.82 ISOLVED BENEFIT SERVICES WDM 9.40 JOHNSON CONTROLS 55.00 KINETIC BUSINESS 776.41 LEARNING WITHOUT TEARS, 25-26 Instructional Supplies – Shearer 44.45 LOGAN-MAGNOLIA CSD 21,868.56 MAPLE VALLEY-ANTHON-OTO SCHOOL 8,362.52 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC 39.94 McCLOY CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, DOT physical - Craig Birdsall 125.00 MCKINNIS ROOFING & SHEET METAL, Roof Repairs for leak 654.79 MENARDS FREEMONT 879.05 MENARDS, Maintenance supplies 1,060.66 MID-AMERICAN ENERGY 133.38 MISSOURI VALLEY CSD 65,822.16 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS 263.68 MISSOURI VALLEY TIRES, Tire repairs 1,387.98 NEW COOPERATIVE INC 1,005.00 NOLTE, CORNMAN & JOHNSON P.C. 8,400.00 ONE SOURCE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC 44.50 PAPER TIGER 56.00 Pittsburg Water Cooler Service, Inc, Maintenance Supplies 573.92 R & S WASTEC DISPOSAL 350.49 SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY 1,225.80 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA 840.00 STATE CAPITOL BUILDING 425.00 VOYAGER SOPRIS LEARNING, 25-26 Instructional Supplies – Cooper 992.20 WEST MONONA CSD 21,251.71 WOODBINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL 44,243.69 WOODHOUSE MISSOURI VALLEY, Seat Belt repair 411.55 Fund Number 259,867.60 MANAGEMENT FUND EMC INSURANCE COMPANY 218,754.00 HOFFMAN AGENCY, THE 13,075.69 STORM PROTECTION FUND 12,833.00 SU INSURANCE COMPANY 16,738.75 Fund Number 261,401.44 LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICES TAX FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING 4,488.96 EBOARD SOLUTIONS 1,000.00 JOHNSON CONTROLS 449.53 PHILLIPS' FLOORS, Gym Floors maintenance 9,245.00 RICK'S COMPUTERS 7,500.00 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC. 8,640.00 Fund Number 31,323.49 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 607.78 Energy Association of Iowa Schools 500.00 FACILITY ADVOCATES 278,800.00 FIREGUARD INC 1,760.20 Fund Number 281,667.98 Checking Account ID 834,260.51 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS/US BANK 258.30 FARM SERVICE COOPERATIVE 1,251.62 SIGN DEPOT LLC, Signs for Golf Outing, PROM Fundraiser 120.00 Fund Number 1,629.92 Checking Account ID 1,629.92 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND GUINAN HEATING AND COOLING, Repairs to Outdoor Freezer 3,512.74 MARTIN BROS. 185.20 SIGN DEPOT LLC, STAFF SHIRTS FOR KITCHEN 341.46 Fund Number 4,039.40 Checking Account ID 4,039.40 HCTR 7-30-25