Dunkerton Community School

February 19, 2025

Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

High School Library

          https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0 

 

Directors: Present: President Kirby Marquart, Kim Fettkether, Dan Knebel, Chad Wolfensperger

Online: Elizabeth downs

Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin.

Absent: None

Board Secretary: Present Lyle McIntosh

Guest:

In Person: Jill Wurzer

Online: Sara McIntosh, Natalie Crawford, Steph Abels

 

Meeting Called to Order At 5:30 p.m.

 

Public Comment: None.

Moved by Fettkether, 2^nd by Downs to approve the agenda; all ayes.

 

New Business:

Moved by Knebel, 2^nd by Downs to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of January, 2025 board Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials, open enrollment and Personnel changes: all ayes

Community/Program presentations: None

Administrative updates and reports:

Superintendent Kelchen- track project is starting to bill out for work done before weather change, supplies are still showing up for work to continue when weather changes. Spent 2 days working on budget in Ankeny. Showed numbers and different options that the board can use going forward to keep rate steady and not have hikes in tax rate.

JH/HS Hannah Corbin- For February PD, staff spent most of the morning working through behavior scenarios using CPI strategies. While it wasn’t an official CPI training, We focused on a lot of their de-escalation techniques and the challenges we face in the classroom. We talked about how easy it is to match a student’s escalating energy, how important it is to stay neutral and not take things personally. And how we can move forward after handling tough situations. Staff had a lot of input, sharing what they’ve tried and what has worked and what has not. Mr. Steffen led much of this discussion and allowed to see his expertise in this area and the critical role he plays in supporting both student and teacher. Mrs. Corbin and Mr. Steffen have begun building the 2025-26 master schedule once finalized students will be pulled and schedules updated in their XELLO profile. Middle school is working through XELLO lessons in homeroom. Mrs. Abels and Mrs. Corbin will be pulling students to have one on one conversations about individual ISASP scores. This has worked well in the past helping students understand where they have progress and where they can grow. Last year’s scores will be sent home to parents as well to allow for conversation before testing in April. FCCLA had their FCCLA week lots of curve balls with the weather but very successful and enjoyable.

.Elementary Patty Foster- All teachers have completed their winter assessments. Staff meant to discuss the interventions and personalized reading plans. Per House File 2618 any student who scores below benchmark on FAST requires a Personalized Plan. These plans will be linked to the parent letter the goes home this month. Thank you to Mrs. Wurzer for her extra work on this. Teachers have begun their last unit of LETRS. They are implementing what they are learning and our Building Leadership Team is beginning the process of planning for next year. Yearly training for ISASP testing will begin in March during PD. All Special Education and Classroom teachers will discuss the individual student accommodations for our testing window. All 3^rd-5^th student will take Assessments April 15^th-23^rd. Make ups will be the following week. We held our celebrating Para’s lunch. Classes wrote notes and thanks them for their help and support of Students and staff. We have great Para’s and this is a small way to say thank you, our Literacy Night on march 20^th from 5-7 will be hosted by the Community Involvement Committee and feature author Charlotte Gunnufson. She will be in the classrooms that afternoon then families will be able to come eat and explore the different grade levels literacy activities that evening.

Agenda

1. Parking lot discussion: Discussion on whether to move forward or not. President Marquart voiced concern over having track project not completed if the district hits overages with completion of that project. All directors voiced the realization that there may be a price hike if project is moved out into the coming school years. Mr. Kelchen will look into a few more things, See if we can get architecture fees reduced and board will revisit next month.
2. Consider Purchase of Carpet for Old Elementary Areas: Moved by Fettkether 2^nd by Wolfensperger to except low bid of $16,817 from Riley’s Floors. All Ayes
3. Consider purchase of new Washer: Moved by Wolfensperger 2^nd by Knebel to accept low bid of $6847.50 from Century Landry Distributing. All Ayes
4. Consider Gym Floor Refinishing: Moved by Knebel 2^nd by Fettkether to accept low bid of $5532 from Cap San. All Ayes
5. Consider Surplus Levy Resolution: Moved by Wolfensperger 2^nd by Fettkether to accept as presented. All Ayes
6. Consider Hawkere CC Field Experience Contract: Moved by Fettkether 2^nd by Wolfensperger. All Ayes
7. Calendar Discussion: preliminary 4 day hybrid calendar was presented. Survey results were shared, 199 parents replied and results favor going to a 4 day schedule as 74.6% strongly agree, agree, or were neutral. 25.4% strongly disagree or disagree. Director Fettkether shared her concern with day care for younger students and multi job families. Mr. Kelchen will share the proposed Calendar for families to see along with a FAQ sheet to answer questions and concerns from the survey. Decision will be then made.
8. 2nd reading of board polices 401, 402, 403,and 404: moved by Knebel 2^nd by Fettkether to accept as presented: All ayes
1. Consider Red Carpet High school Golf Agreement: moved by Wolfensperger 2^nd by Downs. All ayes

Raider Pride: President Marquart wanted to thank the district’s Maintenance and janitorial staff on the up keep and cleanliness of the facilities through the busy months of basketball.  Shot out to both basketball teams as they are both in the midst of a deep post season run. Thank you to Mrs. Corbin and Rathe for their years of service to the school district.

Adjourn

Moved by Wolfensperger 2^nd By Knebel to Adjourn At 6:45 p.m. All Ayes

___________________________________

Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

___________________________________

Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.

 

Dunkerton Community School

January 15, 2025

Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

High School Library

          https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0 

 

Directors: Present: President Kirby Marquart, Kim Fettkether, Dan Knebel

Online: Elizabeth Downs

Absent: Chad Wolfensperger 

Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin.

Absent: None

Board Secretary: Present Lyle McIntosh

Guest: None in person

Online: Sara McIntosh

 

Annual Organizational Board Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Board Secretary Lyle McIntosh. 

Roll Call.

 

Appoint Board President: Kirby Marquart . Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs All Ayes 

Sworn in By Board Secretary McIntosh

Appoint Vice President: Dan Knebel. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs All Ayes

Sworn in By Board President Marquart

Swear in Board Secretary: Approved in December Board Secretary McIntosh was sworn in by Board President Marquart

 

Public Comment: None.

Moved by Knebel, 2nd by Fettkether to approve the agenda; all ayes.

 

New Business:

Moved by Fettkether, 2nd by Downs to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of November, 2024 board Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials, open enrollment and Personnel; all ayes

Community/Program presentations: None

Administrative updates and reports:

Superintendent Kelchen- Camera projects close to completion should happen this month. Fencing project also mostly complete. Discussed 4 day school week. Mr. Kelchen will be getting a survey out to staff and community to get a feel for support and concerns that can be looked into.  

JH/HS Hannah Corbin- PD was Continuation of December with focused sets in Portrait of a Graduate, MTSS, and reassessments.  Good discussions among staff from these sessions, they have been tasked with demonstrating how they’ve applied their learning in collaboration with their teams by the February PD. This will allow Staff to reflect on the impact and effectiveness of the strategies introduced. Staff who were signed up finished CPI training. We have transitioned into the second semester staff is finalizing first semester grades and readjusting student schedules. Waterloo Career Center students wrap up their first semester the week of the 13th-17th. Jr. High girls Basketball wrapped up this week. TAG and Chess club Students competed in a chess tournament in Denver. Five students have enrolled in the work experience this semester exploring fields such as agriculture, Finance/Accounting, Business and Electrical work. Planning a head for ISASPs, the 2025-2026 master schedule and upcoming events like Prom, graduation, Senior Awards night, and 8th Grad orientation. Prom and Graduation dates are set. Senior Awards and 8th grade orientation dates to be finalized soon

Elementary Patty Foster- Teaches are currently administering FAST assessments and Benchmark reading assessments. Looking forward to seeing student growth. Next round of student solutions and observations is scheduled for January 13th. Madison Click has started this semester as the new guidance counselor and has hit the ground running providing instruction, meeting with students and getting involved with school activities. Elementary classes will be making cards for Ledger over the next week or so to let him know we are all think about him.

Agenda

1. Parking lot discussion: tabling until next month 

2. 1st reading of Board Policies

   1. 401-Employees and Internal Relations

   2. 402- Employees and Outside relations

   3. 403- Employee health and Well Being

   4. 404- Employee Conduct and Appearance

3. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs to approve 407.4 Early retirement Open application for 1 month (1/15-2/15) with the Dollar amount of $85,000 paid out of Management if taken. All ayes

4. Moved by Knebel 2nd by Fettkether to approve the purchase of chrome books. All Ayes

5. Moved by Knebel 2nd By Downs to approve the purchase of vape detectors 

Raider Pride: President Marquart commented on the positive attitude of the community toward the school, how pleased he was that the fence project looked good and the district was able to use a local business and have it be successful. Administration and board members were all excited to see the pep band back at the basketball game. Administration commented on the success of the holiday party for staff and the great environment enjoyed by all. 

Adjourn 

Moved by Fettkether 2nd By Downs to Adjourn At 6:16 p.m. All Ayes

 

___________________________________

Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

___________________________________

Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.

 

Dunkerton Community School

December 16, 2024

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

High School Library

          https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0 

 

Directors: Present: President Kirby Marquart, Kim Fettkether

Online: Elizabeth Downs

Absent: Chad Wolfensperger, Dan Knebel

Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin.

Absent: None

Board Secretary: Present Lyle McIntosh

Guest: None

 

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kirby Marquart. 

Roll Call.

 

Appoint Board secretary: Lyle McIntosh. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs All Ayes

Appoint Board treasurer: Lyle McIntosh. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs All Ayes

Appoint Legal Counsel for the District and Board Of directors: Ahlers and Cooney. Moved by Downs 2nd by Fettkether All Ayes

Appoint Official depositories: Farmers State Bank max deposit $8,000,000. Moved by Downs 2nd by Fettkether All Ayes

Designate Official Publication: Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier. Moved By Fettkether 2nd by Downs All Ayes

Set Regular board meeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs

 

Public Comment: None.

Moved by Downs, 2nd by Fettkether to approve the agenda; all ayes.

 

New Business:

Moved by Fettkether, 2nd by Downs to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of November, 2024 board Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials, open enrollment and Personnel; all ayes

Community/Program presentations: None

Administrative updates and reports:

Superintendent Kelchen- Had ground breaking with the track committee and board members. New camera install will begin over break. Wanted the board to be aware of a new grant that the school is not going to take part in this year as there hasn’t been good clarity on how to administer in a way that is fair to all parties. 

JH/HS Hannah Corbin- PD last week worked on Portrait of a Graduate, Multi-Tiered system of Supports, and reassessment. Staff pick which area they felt they needed the most help with and went to those break out groups, will revisit next month to allow for collaboration in other groups. Jr. High/High School concert last week was a success. Staff is working to support students with intervention plans for those who are struggling with passing classes as we near the end of the semester. Friday before Christmas break they will have a celebration with various options for students to enjoy the day and enjoy each other and drive a sense of community at the end of the semester. 

Elementary Patty Foster- PD again this month had a full day with the Lexia LETRS trainers. Teachers have been collecting data and implementing strategies they are learning about for the past few months. Excited to see outcomes at mid-year assessments. PK-2nd concert was a success well done music department. Community involvement committee organized Christmas Caroling was a success with rave reviews from the community. Angel tree gifts for families was a success headed up by Mrs. Barbour and supported with fund from RHS. We were able to help several families for the holidays. Sunshine committee has been spreading cheer for the staff over the last month as well. Elementary assembly was last Friday well received and successful. Teachers will Administer FAST assessments and benchmark reading assessments mid-January.

Agenda

1. Kirby Marquart will continue roll on Black Hawk County Conference Board

2. Moved By Fettkether 2nd by Downs to Move Graduation time from 2:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. All Ayes

3. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs to approve MSA for Dropout Prevention of $53395. All Ayes

4. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs to approve SBRC application of $8362. Mr. Kelchen explained that this was for students open enrolled out who were not on out count last fall. All Ayes

Raider Pride: All administrators present at the meeting made comment on how well the school concerts were and the joy and excitement in the fine arts department. President Marquart commented on all the positive comments he has gotten on the janitorial crew and our new Janitor Mrs. Gill working hard and being courteous to the community. 

Adjourn 

Moved by Downs 2nd By Fettkether to Adjourn At 6:26 p.m. All Ayes

 

___________________________________

Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

___________________________________

Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.

 

 

DUNKERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

November 20, 2024

Board Meeting

6:00 PM

https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0

 

Directors: Present: Wolfensperger, Knebel, Fettkether, Marquart, Downs

Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin

Board Secretary: Present: Lyle McIntosh

 

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Marquart

Roll Call

Public Comment: None

New Business:

 Moved by Downs, 2nd By Knebel to approve agenda. All Ayes

Moved by Wolfensperger, 2nd By Fettkether to approve consent agenda consisting of October Board Minutes, personnel, list of bills and financial reports. All Ayes

 

Community/Program Presentations: none 

 

Administrative Updates & Reports:

Superintendent Kory Kelchen: Track pre construction meeting was this week, starting on work and will continue depending on weather. Presented a map of potential parking lots as the track develops discussed adding additional parking on the north east corner where the unused diamond is also using that as student parking to make it so students no longer cross the street, will continue to revisit. Updated cameras are going in over break, perimeter safety project fence post are installed and will continue to progress weather permitting.

Elementary Principal Patty foster: Parent/teacher conferences were a big success with 98% of families participating. Thank you to PTO for feeding the teachers. November PD AEA consultant Joe Kramer discussed what will be needed for Personalized Reading Plans outlined in house file 2618. TLC met to discuss the format for reading plans and the letter that will accompany the plans. Will be shared with parents after winter FAST. Lunch with a loved one was a huge success thank you to the Community Involvement Committee and the student ambassadors for organizing and helping. 

Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin: Parent/teacher conferences had great turnout among all teachers, PD last week Mrs. Wolfensperger gave stations a try after Mrs. Rath’s PD highlight last month, had monthly data overview of suspensions, attendance, and more. Mrs. Abels ran a simulation showing the impact of formative assessments on driving real-time instruction. Break out sessions were classroom management with Mrs. Rath and Mrs. Hauptly, Bell-to-Bell teaching with Mrs. Pratt and Mr. Brungard, and Portrait of a Graduate with Mrs. Abels and Mrs. Corbin. Celebrations continued for the student and staff of the month assembly on the 8th. The staff won the student vs staff competition again. Mrs. VanDeWalle and her Ag students will lead the Thanksgiving celebration. Students have had a busy November, 7th-9th grad attended a presentation by Lyndsey Fennelly, Juniors attended the career fair in Jesup, football players attended the state playoff and Mr. Steffen took college visits to NIACC, Wartburg and UNI with students. Fine arts has had a great year highlighted this month by the Swing show and Playing in the veterans day Assembly. Winter sports kicked off the busy winter sports season with Basketball, Bowling and Cheerleading. 

Agenda:

1. Consider River Hills SBRC request: Approved as presented Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Downs All Ayes

2. Consider LIED center SBRC request: Approved as Presented Moved by Knebel 2nd by Fettkether All Ayes

3. Consider Outside Lighting. Part of safety grant low bid Best Powerhouse President Marquart asked if they would light if we are to add parking more lights will need to be added for new parking if added, Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Downs All Ayes

4. Consider Purchase of new SUV: Paid for through Special Ed to be used for Special Ed route, 4 possible examples presented,  President Marquart asked for approval up to $40,000 price value. Moved by Knebel 2nd by Fettkether All Ayes

5. Consider Purchase of Steel roof/siding for sheds: Approved as presented Moved by Knebel 2nd by Downs All Ayes

6. Consider Early Retirement Policy-407.4: No changes will be offered for Fy25 school year. Moved By Downs 2nd by Wolfensperger All Ayes

7. Financial report for FY24: Presented by Mr. Kelchen Finished year in good financial condition

8. Approve increase in Basketball Officials Pay: Increase from $130 to $140 Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Downs All Ayes

9. Consider Mock Trial Sharing Agreement with Independence: Moved by Knebel 2nd by Wolfensperger All Ayes

Raider Pride: Mr. Kelchen, Director Wolfensperger, and Principal Corbin all wanted to bring attention to how well the Veterans day program was run and the job done by RHS, Band and all involved. Very well attended and received by the community. 

Adjourn: 

Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Downs, All Ayes 6:39 PM

Reminder: December meeting will be moved to Monday December 16th

 

___________________________________

Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

___________________________________

Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.

 

DUNKERTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

October 16, 2024

Board Meeting

6:00 PM

https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0

 

Directors: Present: Wolfensperger, Knebel, Fettkether, Marquart

Absent: Downs

Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen

Absent: Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin

Board Secretary: Present: Lyle McIntosh

 

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by President Marquart

Roll Call

Public Comment: None

New Business:

Moved by Fettkether, 2nd By Wolfensperger to approve agenda. All Ayes

Moved by Knebel, 2nd By Fettkether to approve consent agenda consisting of September Board Minutes, personnel, list of bills and financial reports. All Ayes

 

Community/Program Presentations: none 

 

Administrative Updates & Reports:

Superintendent Kory Kelchen: track bid is out and the pre-bid meeting will be Monday 10/21 with bids coming in 10/29 and bid approval meeting on 10/30 @ 6:00 PM with board of directors. Certified enrollment done down 14.9 resident students, after open enrollment down 5.9 students’ total. CAR and school audit are done for the year and have gone well. December board meeting will be December 15th with Mr. Kelchen and Board Secretary McIntosh in Des Moines for training on regular scheduled date.

Elementary Principal Patty foster: report in board packet. Teachers had a successful collaborative PD day at Denver with special speaker Jimmy Casas. PK-3rd grade students visited fire station for fire safety week. First mentoring mtg. at end of September mentors/mentees with observe each other and continue to meet during the school year. Student solutions meant to discuss students of need for academics or behavior. Red ribbon week will be October 21-25. Teachers have completed unit one of the Letrs training.

Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin: Report in board packet. Homecoming week was a huge success with many new traditions, highlighted by student-athletes autographing session with elementary, rock paper scissors contest, and student staff dodge ball tourney. Special thanks to Mrs. Mills, Mrs. Wolfensperger and the student senate. Mrs. McIntosh and the Honor Society students and Mrs. Abels for helping with all these events. PD this month was focused on stations a tool used in elementary and being brought into the secondary as well. Continuing to work with portrait of a graduate. Jr High Fall concert in the coming weeks much anticipated with increased participation 28 students in JR high band. Parent teacher Conferences are coming up in 2 weeks, staff are reaching out to parents to ensure strong turnout.

Agenda:

1. FYI, Virtual learning/snow days: Will work with staff on how this looks if needed

2. Consider early Graduation request: Approved as presented. Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd By Fettkether, All Ayes.

3. Consider Request for Allowable Growth: Approved As presented. Moved By Knebel 2nd By Fettkether, All Ayes.

4. Second Reading of Board Policy 705.1-Purchasing-Bidding: Approved as Read. Moved By Wolfensperger 2nd by Fettkether, All Ayes.

Raider Pride: Thank You to all Staff and Community for the good start to the year

Adjourn: 

Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Knebel, All Ayes 6:19 PM

 

___________________________________

Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

___________________________________

Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.

  Dunkerton Community School 

September 18, 2024

    Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. 

High School Library

          https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0 

 

Directors: Present: President Kirby Marquart, Dan Knebel, Chad Wolfensperger, Elizabeth Downs,

Online: Kim Fettkether

Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin.

Absent: None

Board Secretary: Present Lyle McIntosh

Guest: Online Marci Titera

 

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kirby Marquart. 

Roll Call.

Public Comment: None.

Moved by Knebel, 2nd by Wolfensperger to approve the agenda; all ayes.

 

New Business:

Moved by Wolfensperger, 2nd by Knebel to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of August, 2024 board Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials, open enrollment and Personnel; all ayes

Community/Program presentations: None

Administrative Updates and Reports:

Superintendent Kelchen- Updated the board on the resurfacing of the baseball and softball complexes by Ogden Turf. Maintenance head Mike Timmer was working on fixing the stuck sprinkler heads that were found on the baseball field while doing checks.

JH/HS Hannah Corbin- PD on 8/30 working on implementing competencies into everyday routines, implemented Wednesday word of the day offers challenges to students. Checked in with new staff

Elementary Patty Foster- Off to a fast start working through the start of the year FAST testing and getting into routines. 

Agenda

1. Moved by Downs 2nd by Knebel to approve Radio bid to CEC for $4,934 All Ayes

2. Moved by Downs 2nd by Knevel to approve fence installation bid of Ike’s Fence work low bid of $23,500 All Ayes

3. Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Knebel to approve camera bid to CEC $56,851 All Ayes

4. Moved by Downs 2nd by Fettkether to approve Snow removal bid to Best’s Powerhouse, only bid submitted. All Ayes

5. Moved by Knebel 2nd by Wolfensperger to approve Allen Clinical Experience Agreement. All Ayes

6. 1st reading of Board Policy 705.1. 2nd reading in October

7. Moved by Knebel 2nd by Downs approve as read 2nd reading of Board policies required annual reviews: policies 103/103.R1, 505.8, 505.8R1,506.1, 506.1E1-506.1E8, 506.1R1, 506.2, and 506.4. All Ayes 

8. Track preliminary bid update discussion of possible bid outcomes will continue with bid process

Raider Pride: Lots of positive comments in the community about the start of the school year and the work of the staff to get the year rolling.

Adjourn 

Moved by Downs 2nd Wolfensperger all Ayes 6:58 pm

 

___________________________________

Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

___________________________________

Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.

 

Dunkerton Community School 

August 21, 2024

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. 

Second floor Rm 213

https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0 

 

Directors: Present: President Kirby Marquart, Dan Knebel, Kim Fettkether,

Absent: Chad Wolfensperger and Elizabeth Downs

Administration: Present: Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal Patty Foster, Secondary Principal Hannah Corbin.

Absent: None

Board Secretary: Present Lyle McIntosh

 

No guest

Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kirby Marquart. 

Roll Call.

Public Comment: None.

Moved by Fettkether, 2nd by Knebel to approve the agenda; all ayes.

 

New Business:

Moved by Knebel, 2nd by Fettkether to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of July, 2024 board Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials, open enrollment and Personnel; all ayes

Superintendent Kelchen updated on the hiring of Ashley Fairchild Para-Professional, and Garret Ramsey Jr. High Football Coach

Community/Program presentations: None

Administrative updates and reports:

Superintendent Kelchen- Ready for the school year all summer work completed other than the new door on the nurses wall that was installed. Had a track meeting on 8/20/2024 and it went well.

JH/HS Hannah Corbin- Teachers and staff back in the building met with staff and discussed goals for the new year. There was a lot of discussion on intervention with students and celebrating accomplishments. Welcomed new staff.

Elementary Patty Foster- Welcomed new teachers. The TLC team met on 8/19/2024 and are ready for the new year. Letters training kicks off with teachers on 8/22/2024. Back to school night was held and a big success. 

Agenda

1. Moved by Fettkether, 2nd by Knebel to approve Head Start Agreement for 24-25, All ayes

2. Moved by Knebel, 2nd by Fettkether, to purchase school crossing warning lights as long as they are programmable in the way maintenance wants. All ayes

3. Moved by Fettkether, 2nd by Knebel to wave the first reading and except the 2nd reading of board policies 501.09,501.09-R1, 501.10, 501.10-R1 with relation to legislative changes on chronic absenteeism and truancy with the change to read students will be allowed 3 exempt absences for illness or family emergency before a doctor’s note is required to not count against their truancy percentage. All ayes

4. Moved by Knebel, 2nd by Fettkether to accept the high bus bid of $2,100 from Cory Best. All Ayes

5. Moved by Fettkether, 2nd by Knebel to approve the purchase of IXL learning software for 2024/25 school year. All ayes

6. 1st reading of Board policies required annual reviews: policies 103/103.R1, 505.8, 505.8R1,506.1, 506.1E1-506.1E8, 506.1R1, 506.2, and 506.4 2nd reading and approval in September. 

7. Moved By Fettkether 2nd by Knebel to approve the 24/25 agreement with Hawkeye Community College. All ayes

Raider Pride

Superintendent Kelchen stated the excitement for everyone to get back to school and have a chance to be together to be able to announce that we were chosen as a Iowa Top Workplace.

Adjourn 

Moved by Knebel 2nd Fettkether all Ayes 7:17 pm

 

___________________________________

Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

___________________________________

Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

 

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.

 

 

  Dunkerton Community School 

July 17, 2024

    Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. 

High School Library-Entrance #3

          https://meet.google.com/wfp-hwnv-yvj?hs=122&authuser=0 

 

Directors: President Kirby Marquart, Chad Wolfensperger, Dan Knebel. Elizabeth Downs, Online Kim Fettkether Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Board Secretary Lyle McIntosh

No guest

Meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by President Kirby Marquart. 

Roll Call.

Public Comment: None.

Moved by Downs, 2nd by Wolfensperger to approve the agenda; all ayes.

New Business:

Moved by Knebel, 2nd by Downs to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of June, 2024 board Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials and Personnel; all ayes

Superintendent Kelchen updated the resignation of custodian Howe, Jr. High Track coach Turpen, and hires for Para-educater Adams, Kitchen staff Dietz

Community/Program presentations: None

Administrative updates and reports:

Superintendent Kelchen- PK hallway new flooring, Secondary lounge update and Jr High Bleacher update are all completed. Nurses office wall instillation and parking lot sealing to be done in the coming weeks. Janitors are through most all cleaning will do commons and gym during family week. Discussed the staffing everything filled except custodian interviews are scheduled to fill.

Agenda

1. Moved by Downs 2nd by Wolfensperger to update 2024-25 Staff Hand Book as presented. All Ayes

2. Moved by Fettkether 2nd by Knebel to update 2024-25 Student Hand Book as presented. All Ayes

3. Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd Downs to approve 2024-25 athletic sharing agreements with Waterloo East bowling and boys’ soccer, Waterloo West girls’ soccer, and Cedar Falls swimming/diving. All ayes

4. Moved by Downs 2nd Wolfensperger to approve $14 starting wage for Para educators and kitchen staff, starting custodial pay to be $15.50, and increasing current returning Para educators who are making $14/hr. to ensure they are making more than the starting wage for new Para educators. Along with the increase sub pay for Para, custodian and kitchen staff to $11/hr. . All ayes

5. Crosswalk update no action was taken will do more investigating

6. Moved by Wolfensperger 2nd by Knebel to approve 24-25 Edgenuity Agreement for $7704.40. All Ayes

7. Moved by Downs, 2nd By Fettkether to approve the Ag Sharing Agreement with Denver Community School. All Ayes

8. Moved by Knebel 2nd by Downs to allow up to the amount of $9000 to purchase a 7x14 enclosed trailer for use by the school. 4 current quotes were presented and board member Wolfensperger asked that all possible local dealers be checked with before purchasing. All ayes

9. Moved by downs 2nd by Fettkether to purchase Camera licenses for security system. All ayes

10. Moved by Knebel 2nd by Downs to accept the current quote for track project. Superintendent Kelchen explained the change in price his concerns and emergent architectures response to these concerns and ways we will be able to save. Board member Wolfensperger asked for clarity on who was now running the project the school or the booster club. The project will be handled by the school with Mr. Kelchen the point of contact and the booster club is alongside for fund raising purposes. All Ayes

 

Raider Pride

President Marquart was contacted by visiting parent and read a statement from an umpire on how nice our baseball and softball facilities are. Mr. Kelchen commented on the improvements in both baseball and softball and the thank you received from Summner-Fredricksburg School for allowing them to play their district finals game at Dunkerton and how nice and well prepared the facilities were for them

Adjourn 

Moved by Downs 2nd Wolfensperger all Ayes 6:58 pm

 

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Kirby Marquart, Board President

 

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Lyle McIntosh, Board Secretary

**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.