Postville School Board

The Postville School Board accepted the resignation of Elementary Principal Jenny Schutte. Schutte has served as Principal since the 18-19 School year.

The Board accepted the resignation of Ryan Holthaus as Ag Instructor/FFA Advisor. Karen Miller resigned as Elementary Special Education Instructor, Stephanie Burroughs as Elementary Secretary and Megan Miller as Associate.

The Board approved the hiring of Cole Spain for Ag Education/FFA Advisor. Kelly Livingood as Sub Bus Driver.

The Postville Board approved the Co-Op Swimming Agreement with Decorah and the HR Sharing Agreement with Allamakee Community.

They approved bids for the Bus Barn Addition. They total 117-thousand dollars.

MEETING MINUTES 

Attendees 

Voting Members 

Teresa Berg, Board Member 

Mary Huinker, Board Member 

Travis Koenig, School Board President 

Greg Lage, School Board Vice-President 

Eric Meyer, Board Member 

1. Call to Order 

President Koenig called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 pm. 

2. Welcome Visitors 

President Koenig welcomed all visitors. 

3. Approval of Agenda 

Motion to approve the agenda. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda 

N/A 

5. Consent Agenda 

Motion to approve the consent agenda. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

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a. Approval of Minutes 

Approve the minutes for the 03/10/25 regular meeting, 03/24/25 hearing, and 3/24/25 special meeting. 

b. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports 

Approve the monthly financial reports and invoices (reviewed by Travis Koenig). 

c. Hires 

Approve the hire of Kelly Livingood/FY25 Sub Bus Driver; Cole Spain/FY26 7-12 Ag Education and FFA Advisor; Summer School HS Credit Recovery/Amy Norby, Emily Neal, Stacy Adam (Sub); JH Credit Recovery/Morgan Taake,Annette Frey; EL Summer Camp (Title III Funded)/RaeAnne Martin (Director), Billie Matelski, Kryssi/Striecher, Lisa Davis, Stacy Adam. 

d. Resignations 

Approve the resignation of Ryan Holthaus/Ag Education/FFA Advisor; Karen Miller/Elementary Special Education; Stephanie Burroughs/Elementary Secretary, Megan Miller/Para Educator, Jenny Schutte/Elementary Principal. 

e. Transfers 

N/A 

f. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District 

N/A 

g. Open Enrollment Applications 

Approve two open enrollment out requests to Allamakee CSD and Decorah CSD for the 25/26 school year. 

h. Early Graduation Requests 

N/A 

i. Volunteers 

N/A 

j. Fundraiser Approval 

Approve fundraising requests from FFA(Farm toy raffle); Jr Hi Student Council (Sales of items); Soccer (Sports World and X-Grain apparel sales); and Thespians (Mr. B's pizza sales and carnival at the fair). 

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6. Reports 

a. Superintendent 

i. General Updates 

The Diversity Celebration was well attended, thanks to ReaAnne Martin and Annette Frey. Negotiations with Certified Staff will begin, and Non-Certified Staff negotiations are in process. Potential layouts for the new weight room were shared. 

b. Principals 

N/A 

7. Discussion Items 

The 2025-2026 calendar was discussed, approval will take place in May. 

a. Staff Exit Interview 

A potential staff exit interview process was discussed. 

b. FY25 Budget Amendment Public Hearing Date 

The date of 5/12/25 was set for a FY25 budget amendment public hearing. 

8. Action Items 

a. 2025-2026 Public Budget Hearing 

President Koenig opened the 2025-2026 Public Budget Hearing at 5:44 pm. No written comments were received; no oral comments were received. The public hearing was closed at 5:45 pm. 

b. 2025-2026 Budget Approval 

Approve the 2025-2026 Budget. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

c. Policy Item 

Approve the first reading of policies 704.02-R(1), 704.07, 704.07-E(1), 704.07-E(2). 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

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d. Swimming Co-Op Agreement Decorah 

Approve the swimming Co-op Agreement with Decorah CSD for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Greg Lage 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

e. Lease Agreement -Alt School 

Approve the 25/26 lease agreement with Anthony Gericke for the Alternative High School. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

f. HR Sharing Agreement with Allamakee CSD for 25/26 Year 

Approve the HR Sharing Agreement with Allamakee CSD for the 25/26 school year. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

g. 25/26 Driver Contracts 

Approve the 2025-2026 school year driver contracts. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

h. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Approve the resolution appointing the paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent, bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of same. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

i. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate 

Approve the tax exemption certificate. 

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Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

j. Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate 

Approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

k. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds 

Approve the resolution authorizing the terms of issuance and providing for and securing the payment of school infrastructure sales, services, and use tax revenue. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

l. Cresco Building Services’ contract amendment for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Approve the amendment from Cresco Building Services' contract for the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

m. Award Mowing Contract (2 year) 

Approve the two-year contract with A&S Lawn Care for lawn care/services. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

n. Approval of UIC Clinical Placements Agreement 

Approve the agreement with UIC for Clinical Placements (student experience). 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

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o. Approve GLS 

Approve an agreement with Grundmeyer Leader Search LLC, for the full hiring process for a new PreK-6 Principal. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Greg Lage 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

p. Approve the 2025-2026 Calendar 

Approval of the 2025-2026 was removed from the agenda for consideration in May. 

q. Approve Bus Barn Addition Bids 

Approve the services of Adam Concrete Company ($42,186) and Erb Custom Construction ($75,500) for the bus barn addition. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

9. Items for the Next Board Meeting 

The next board meeting is scheduled for May 12th, at 5:30 pm, in the FACC lobby. 

10. Adjournment 

Motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 6: pm. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved