The Postville School Board approved the hiring of Brooke Chapman as Wrestling Cheer Sponsor, Khatuna Samkharadze as Para and Dan Ohloff as Bus Driver.
The Board accepted the resignation of Edelwvin Lopez as Para.
The Board set December 9th as the date for a public hearing on the issuance of an estimated 4.25-million in Infrastructure Sales, Service and Use Tax Bonds. Funds will be used for a three-phase improvement project that includes Weight Room and Classroom Additions. Phase one will be for the Industrial Arts/Ag Shop Renovation project with bids received on December 5th. That project is estimated at 993-thousand dollars.
MEETING MINUTES
Attendees
Voting Members
Teresa Berg, Board Member
Travis Koenig, School Board President
Eric Meyer, Board Member
Maria Vazquez, Board Member
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 pm by President Koenig.
2. Welcome Visitors
President Koenig welcomed all visitors.
3. Approval of Agenda
Approve the agenda with one addition to the hire section of the consent agenda.
Motion made by: Eric Meyer
Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
Approve with one additional hire (Dan Ohloff).
Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Maria Vazquez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of the October 14, 2024 , regular meeting.
b. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
Approve the monthly financial reports and the invoices (reviewed by Greg Lage). 1
c. Hires
Approve the hire of Brooke Chapman/Wrestling Cheer Sponsor; Khatuna Samkharadze/Para Educator; Dan Ohloff/Bus Driver.
d. Resignations
Approve the resignation of Edelwvin Lopez/Para Educator.
e. Transfers
f. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
Approve the donation from Yesenia Cordero (via Norplex Micarta)/PBIS/$100.
g. Open Enrollment Applications
h. Early Graduation Requests
i. Volunteers
Approve Jonathon Ordonez/JH/HS Speech Volunteer; Luiz Ixen/HS Wrestling Volunteer Coach.
j. Fundraiser Approval
Approve a fundraising request for the Senior Class for Puffin Sales.
6. Reports
a. Superintendent
i. Updates and Information
Mr. Knudtson provided updates on the completed fence project; the Daycare Project where painting and flooring are next; and the prep process for renovation projects. Mr. Knudtson shared his appreciation for the staff in charge of the Veterans Day program.
ii. 2023 - 2024 District Data Summary
Mr. Knudtson reviewed annual ISASP spring testing scores from the spring of 2024.
b. Principals
Mrs. Schutte shared that the elementary had 95% attendance for parent-teacher conferences. Mr. Corsbie reviewed the 1st quarter attendance. Winter sports have started.
7. Discussion Items
a. Certified Staff Contractual Leave
Mr. Knudtson shared information on the certified staff contractual leave options.
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b. Phase 1 Project Renovations of Industrial Tech and Ag Education Shops
Plans for the renovation are being finalized.
8. Action Items
a. Policy Action
No action taken.
b. Resolution Fixing Date for a Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $4,250,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds
Resolution fixing date for a hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $4,250,000 School Infratructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.
Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
c. Resolution Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, Dated August 25, 2020, and Directing Notice be Given Resolution authorizing the redemption of outstanding school infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, dated August 24, 2020, and directing notice be given.
Motion made by: Eric Meyer
Motion seconded by: Maria Vazquez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
d. FY25 SPED Agreements
Approve the FY25 required agreements for IEP students attending Postville from NFV and South Winneshiek.
Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
e. Phase 1 Industrial Tech/Ag Shop Renovation action to receive Bids
Resolution tentatively approving the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated total cost for the high school industrial technology renovations project; setting the time, date, and location for a public hearing on the project; and authorizing the posting of a notice seeking competitive bids for the project.
Motion made by: Eric Meyer
Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
9. Items for the Next Board Meeting
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The next board meeting is December 9th, 2024, at 5:30 pm, in the FAC lobby.
Updates on the school district report card.
10. Adjournment
Approve adjournment of the meeting at 6:23 pm.
Motion made by: Eric Meyer
Motion seconded by: Maria Vazquez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
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