Dunkerton Community School
December 20, 2023
Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.
High School Library-Entrance #3
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Directors: President Kirby Marquart, Chad Wolfensperger, Andy Snyder, Dan Knebel. Elizabeth Downs. Superintendent Dan Fox, AD/Associate Superintendent Kory Kelchen, Elementary Principal, Patty Foster, Secondary Principal, Hannah Corbin, Board Secretary/Treasurer Kelly Zahrt Absent.
Also Present Lyle McIntosh fill in board minutes, board member elect Kim Fettkether
Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Kirby Marquart.
Roll Call.
Public Comment: None.
Motion made by Snyder, second by Downs to approve the agenda; All Ayes.
New Business
Motion made by Knebel, second by downs to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Minutes, Bill Listing, Financials and Personnel; All ayes.
Superintendent Fox asked for approval of 2nd reading of board policy:
- 216.2 Board of directors’ members Development and Training
- 401.1 Equal Employment Opportunity
- 605.3R1 Reconsideration of Instructional and Library Materials Regulations
- 607.1 Student Guidance and Counseling program
- 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding
- 705.1R2 Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts
- 804.7R1 Radon Mitigation Regulation
Motioned by Downs, second by Wolfensperger; All Ayes.
Motioned by Downs, second by Snyder to examine and settle FY2023 Financial report. All Ayes. Superintendent Fox discussed looking into having a separate treasurer to cross check financials in the future.
Motioned by Snyder, second by Knebel to accept official canvas of election results. All Ayes.
President Marquart thanked out going board member Snyder for his service on the board.
Motioned by Wolfensperger Second by Downs to appoint superintendent Fox as President Pro-term All Ayes.
Motioned by Knebel Second by Downs to adjourn retiring board; All Ayes.
Adjourned 6:10 p.m.
Call to order for the annual organizational meeting by President Pro-tem Superintendent Fox: 6:11 pm
Oath of office given to new members Elizabeth downs, Kirby Marquart, and Kim Fettkether All accepted
Nomination of President: Knebel nominated Kirby Marguart no other nominations, All Ayes
Nomination of Vice President: Marquart nominated Dan Knebel no other nominations, All Ayes.
Appointment of Board Secretary/Treasurer tabled to January meeting.
Motioned by Downs, Second by Knebel to appoint Ahlers and Cooney legal counsel. All Ayes.
Motioned by Fettkether, Second by Downs to approve Farmers State Bank Official Depositories with maximum deposit of $6,000.000; All Ayes.
Motioned by Downs, Second by Knevel to approve Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier official publication, All Ayes.
Motioned by Wolfensperger, Second by Downs to set board meeting date/time 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm. All Ayes.
President Marquart and Vice President Knebel volunteered to be on Negotiations Committee.
Community/Program Presentations: None
Associate Superintendent Kelchen informed the Board that 3 year old preschool rooms would have tiles redone over break. Fereday Heating would be in over break to repair final issues from HVAC project so final walk through can be done. Wolfensperger asked about confidence that Fereday would finish? Mr. Kelchen expressed his confidence in Peters the general contractor, the architects and Maintenance head Mike Timmer to see it was done correctly. Superintendent Fox also asked to be allowed to look into new sound equipment for concerts.
Secondary Principal Corbin updated the Board on resent winter concerts, Mr. Regan was able to instate a good structure to control students not performing this year. She also spoke on the PD were they discussed best usage of time to keep students engage and strategies for block scheduling. She also updated that the phone policy has continued to be successful.
Elementary Principal Foster discussed the resent PD day where they worked on writing strategies with having the same curriculum for 3 years it has allowed them to be very detailed. She also thanks Mr. Smith, Sunshine and Community involvement for all they have done to help the community during Christmas season. They were able to support 13 families during the Holidays
Motioned by Fettkether, Second by Knebel to approve SBRC application for open enrollment out and el instruction beyond 5 years. Amount asked for $54,395 in the form of spending authority. All Ayes.
Motioned by Downs, second by Wolfensperger to approve SBRC application for at-risk/drop out MSA. Amount $68,600. All Ayes.
Motioned by Wolfensperger, second by Knebel to approve Copier Lease $152.90/month. All Ayes
Motioned by Knebel, second by Downs to accept bid option 1 $1644.30/month from Dunkerton Telephone company for Phone System for school year 24-25. All Ayes.
Motioned by Fettkether, second by downs to purchase new teacher laptops through Encompass at a cost of $37,160. All ayes.
Board approved Administration to get quotes for January meeting for converting JR. high gym bleachers to motorized.
Motioned by Downs, second by Fettkether to allow the purchase of floor scrubber up to the cost of $12,750. All ayes.
Raider Pride: *. Superintendent Fox thanked teachers and staff for keeping the school operating during the incidence of flu, COVID and other illness. President Marquart also thanked the staff and administration for a smooth first half of the year. Associate Superintendent Kelchen thanked Mike Timmer and the custodial staff for all that they have done this year and their continued work to resolve the day to day issues with in the school.
Next Regular Board meeting is Wednesday, January 17th at 6:00 p.m.
Motion made by Downs, second by Wolfensperger to adjourn at 6:47 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.
