WEST HARRISON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION MONTHLY MEETING – 6:30 PM March 12, 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, Lorraine Thomas, Hillary Stevenson, and Kim Nunez. Directors. Marty Fonley, Superintendent, Jackie Fonley, Principal, Tonya Radil, Board Secretary/Treasurer. Visitors. WHEA Representative Holly Brock and Kathy Glennie Called to Order. The meeting was called to order in the Library at 6:30 p.m. by President Wohlers. Roll Call. Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and seconded by Director Stevenson to consent agenda, monthly bills, and the board minutes from February 12, 2025. No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Public Hearing on the FY 25-26 School Calendar. The public hearing was opened by President Wohlers at 6:32 PM. Mr. Fonley reviewed the FY 25-26 school calendar. There was no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 6:32 PM. Public Items of Discussion. Board Items of Discussion. Human Resources. A motion was made by Director Stevenson and seconded by Director Thomas to approve the resignation of Kathy Glennie (HS Volleyball), Amy Stolz (HS Assistant Volleyball) and Tony Nunez (HS Wrestling). No Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez abstained. 4-0 motion carried 1 abstained. A motion was made by Director Nunez and seconded by Director Stevenson to approve the new contracts for Kristi Rushing (K-8 Vocal and 5-8 Band) and Troy Maasen (HS Golf), and Julius Michalik (JH Boys and Girls Track). Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. A motion was made by Director Thomas and seconded by Director Nunez to approve the extra-curricular contract for Julius Michalik (JH Head Boys and Girls Track). Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Fundraisers. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Thomas to approve the following fundraisers Tiefenthaler Brat Fundraiser and Golf fundraiser Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Operational Sharing. A motion was made by Director Stevenson and second by Director Kuhlman to approve the following Operational Sharing Agreement for the fiscal year 25–26: Superintendent, Human Resources, Transportation, and Operations. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY26. A motion was made by Director Thomas and second by Director Nunez to adopt the budget guarantee. RESOLVES, that the Board of Directors of West Harrison Community School District, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the regular program budget adjustments as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Playground Equipment Installation and Concrete Work. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Nunez to approve Armodus, LLC to pour the concrete pads and install the playground equipment that was purchased through the King grant. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Purchasing Agreement with the AEA. A motion was made by Director Nunez and second by Director Kuhlman to approve the purchasing agreement with the AEA. This agreement allows for cooperative price purchasing of food and supplies in the nutrition department. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of the FY 25-26 School Calendar. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Stevenson to adopt the FY 25-26 school calendar. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Turf Care. A motion was made by Director Nunez and second by Director Thomas to approve the turf care provided by CJ’s Lawn and Landscaping. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Roof Repairs. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Stevenson to approve the roof repairs which will be provided by McKinnis. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Albireo Energy Service Contract. A motion was made by Director Thomas and second by Director Stevenson to approve the contract with Albireo for heating and cooling. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Synquip Maintenance Agreement. This has been tabled Consideration of Board Policy 503.8 and 503.8R1. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Nunez to adopt Board Polices 503.8 and 503.8R1. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Joint Representation Consent and Waiver with Ahlers and Cooney. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Nunez to approve Alhers and Cooney. This consent allow Ahlers and Cooney to prepare a 28E agreement between districts they represent. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of 28E Agreement for Literacy and Math Coordinator. A motion was made by Director Thomas and second by Director Stevenson to approve the 28E agreement for literacy and math. This agreement will provide all district partners with access to math and literacy support, similar to what had previously been provided by the AEA. The agreement will include West Harrison, West Monona, Westwood, Lawton-Bronson, Charter Oak-Ute, and Maple Valley Anthon Oto. West Harrison will have access to the math and literacy coordinators one full day every other week and will be purchasing 10% of the contract time. The source for funding will be funds that previously went to the AEA for Media and Ed Services. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. 2025-26 Health Insurance Coverage. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Thomas to approve the health care coverage. We will buy down a higher deductible health policy which will lower our cost and allow the district to offer vision insurance. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of 2025-26 Course Booklet. A motion was made by Director Stevenson and second by Director Kuhlman to adopt the FY 25-26 Course Booklet. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of 2025-26 District Career and Academic Plan. A motion was made by Director Thomas and second by Director Stevenson to adopt the FY25-26 District Career and Academic Plan. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried. Consideration of Head Start Contract. A motion was made by Director Kuhlman and second by Director Stevenson to approve the Head Start Contract for FY 25-26. Discussion. Directors Wohlers aye, Kuhlman aye, Thomas aye, Stevenson aye, and Nunez aye. 5-0 motion carried The next regular board meeting will be on April 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM. Adjournment. The meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM. Tonya Radil, Board Secretary Randy Wohlers, President BOARD BILLS FOR CURRENT MONTH OPERATING FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING 157.70 ACCESS SYSTEMS, Staples for Elem Library Copier 108.99 AGRI-VISION, New wheel for outside sweeper 98.94 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C. 232.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, Instructional Supplies for Office 1,464.16 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING 719.50 CITY OF MONDAMIN 2,185.90 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL CO 110.00 CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 25,087.56 CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS INC 753.14 CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS/US BANK 4,747.12 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 3,313.98 DAVE LYON AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR 600.00 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION 700.00 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC 1,275.00 HEARTLAND COOP 127.20 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 1,460.20 IOWA H.S. SPEECH ASSN. 198.00 ISOLVED BENEFIT SERVICES WDM 9.40 J. P. COOKE, Notary Stamp for Keri King 39.40 KINETIC BUSINESS 1,552.00 LINDGREN, DENISE 750.00 LOGAN AUTO SUPPLY 128.19 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC 37.94 MID-AMERICAN ENERGY 11,101.00 MIDBELL MUSIC, Equipment Repairs 584.87 MISSOURI VALLEY TIMES-NEWS 175.44 MO VALLEY NAPA 85.92 NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN IOWA, HISTORY DAY 140.00 NEW COOPERATIVE INC, Gasohol Delivery 2/26 5,998.76 NORTH CENTRAL INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Bus Parts - 3 Invoices 1,236.01 ONE SOURCE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICES INC 44.50 PAPER TIGER 56.00 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES 145.50 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNT 0.00 R & S WASTEC DISPOSAL 317.90 REALLY GREAT READING, ONE DAY ON-SITE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 4,500.00 SIMONSON-FONLEY, JACKIE, Reimburse for PT Conf food 124.89 STERICYCLE INC 17.37 WARD'S SCIENCE, Instructional Supplies – Michalik 61.99 WEST MONONA CSD 9,200.31 WOODHOUSE MISSOURI VALLEY 709.69 Fund Number 80,356.47 MANAGEMENT FUND IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 316.39 SU INSURANCE COMPANY 14,591.75 Fund Number 14,908.14 LOCAL OPTION SALES AND SERVICES TAX FUND ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING 2,244.48 COMPUTER INFORMATION CONCEPT, INC 17,097.00 SYNCQUIP MECHANICAL GROUP, Control Valve repairs 3,582.75 Fund Number 22,924.23 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT COUNCIL BLUFFS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 523.60 MAC'S CHEVROLET, 12 PASSENGER VAN 49,900.00 THRASHER, INC 4,644.29 Fund Number 55,067.89 Checking Account ID 173,256.73 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, 4pk LED Starburst Sphere Lights 176.27 ANDERSON'S PROM, Arch Decor for Prom 2025 1,764.93 ATLANTIC COMMUNITY SCHOOL, Wrestling Meet entry 2-6-25 100.00 CARNES, REGG, JH BB Official 2-11-25 100.00 CORPORATE PAYMENT SYSTEMS/US BANK 1,000.19 ELK HORN-KIMBALLTON HIGH SCHOO, RVC Honor Band Lunches 28.00 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR ASSOCIATION, Registration Fee for Iowa AD conference 125.00 JACOBSON, CAITLYN, PERCENTAGE OF PROM DRESS SALE 60.00 LAWRENSON, PERCENTAGE OF PROM DRESS SALE 35.00 NASSP/NHS 385.00 NOTHING BUNDT CAKE, PROM FUNDRAISER 2,217.20 PHIPPS, LISA, PERCENTAGE OF PROM DRESS SALE 45.00 Playscripts, order number 2342713 291.60 REA, MATT, JH BB Official 2-11-25 100.00 TROPHIES PLUS, INC, Winter Sports Medals/Awards 163.63 Fund Number 6,591.82 Checking Account ID 6,591.82 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, KITCHEN LAUNDRY CART 34.19 GUINAN HEATING AND COOLING 975.00 HILAND DAIRY 1,107.99 MARTIN BROS. 9,095.94 Fund Number 11,213.12 Checking Account ID 11,213.12 MVTN 3-19-25
