Dunkerton Community School
January 17, 2024
Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.
High School Library-Entrance #3
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Directors: President Kirby Marquart, Chad Wolfensperger, Dan Knebel, Kim Fettkether and Elizabeth Downs arrived later in meeting. AD/Associate Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal, Patty Foster, Secondary Principal, Hannah Corbin, Board Secretary/Treasurer Kelly Zahrt.
Also Present: Josh Johnson, Central Rivers AEA
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kirby Marquart.
ROLL CALL: Fettkether – Aye., Wolfensperger – Aye, Knebel – Aye, Marquart – Aye.
PUBLIC FORUM: None.
Motion made by Knebel, second by Fettkether to approve the Agenda; all ayes.
Motion made by Wolfensperger, second by Knebel to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials and Personnel; all ayes.
COMMUNITY/PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS
- Josh Johnson, Central Rivers AEA, presented to the Board Legislative possible changes and the ramifications of cutting services such as Ed Services, Media, Technology, Fee for Service and Property.
ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE & REPORTS
- Kelchen presented that he met a group of community members regarding starting a youth wrestling club. He also informed the Board that they are planning to use two additional make up days at the end of the year for weather cancellations. They will be looking into potential virtual options if needed for any additional weather make up days. He presented a legislative bill that could affect school districts with a proposal to raise all teachers to a minimum of $50,000 and all teachers with 12+ experience to earn $62,000 year and a proposal to cut AEA services including educational services and Media services. He indicated that he will be following this bill closely in the upcoming day and/or weeks.
- Principal Corbin presented that Mrs. Abels reviewed teachers’ Individual Professional Development Plans (IPDPs). She also reviewed school safety plan and HERO training, reviewing school data and our “Big Rocks”. She indicated that she and Mrs. Abels met with every secondary student and reviewed scores and created goals for this year.
- Principal Foster indicate that teachers are currently administering FAST assessments and Benchmark reading assessments. Mark your calendars for Feb 1st @ 6 p.m. for our PK-2nd Winter Concert.
Kelchen set public hearing date for proposed property tax levy for April 3rd at 6 p.m.
Kelchen set public hearing date for proposed budget for April 17th at 6 p.m.
Kelchen set public hearing date for 2024-2045 school calendar for March 19th at 6 p.m.
Board Policy Review 1st Reading of
- 605.6 & 605.6R1 – Internet Appropriate Use
- 605.8 & 6058R1 – Artificial Intelligence in the Education Environment
- 701.1 Depository of Funds
- 701.2 Transfer of Funds
- 701.3 Financial Records
- 701.4 Governmental Accounting Practices & Regulations
- 703.1 Budget Planning
- 703.2 Spending Plan (Rescinded)
- 713 & 713R1 – Responsible Technology Use & Social Networking
Motioned by Wolfensperger, seconded by Knebel to approve the quotes from G & R Construction, Best Powerhouse and Sommerfelt Flooring for ceiling tiles, electrical and flooring replacement in the Elementary Hallway using PPEL/SAVE dollars in the amount of $53,950.88 as presented; all ayes.
Motioned by Fettkether, seconded Downs to approve Motorizing Junior High Bleachers using PPEL/SAVE dollars up to $23,477 as presented; all ayes.
RAIDER PRIDE
Shout out to Mike Timmer, Building and Grounds Director and new School Nurse Abagail Bumstead for doing a great job and a big thank you to John Steffen, Transportation Director for his hard work his first year taking on a new role and going above and beyond with driving gravel rounds before school to see if buses can make it out during bad weather.
Next Regular Board meeting is Wednesday, February 21st at 6:00 p.m.
Motion made by Wolfensperger, second by Downs to adjourn at 7:15 pm.; all ayes.
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Kirby Marquart, Board President
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Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary
**These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.
