NORTH FAYETTE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Minutes, Regular Meeting of the North Fayette Valley Community School District Board of Education, Monday, March 10, 2025, in the NFV High School Library, 600 N Pine Street, West Union, IA 52175
NFV Board of Education: Emily Koch, LaCreasha Schultz, Amanda Rodgers, Kirstin Nelson-Lerch, Richard Klosterman, Kris McGrane, & Kris Marcks. Student members: Avery Donnelly, Alex Kent, & Gabe Stansbery; Superintendent:Joe Griffith; Business Manager: Kassie Stansbery; Principals: Chris Miller, Micah Gearhart & Travis Elliott; Staff: Shanda Miller, Kris Peterson, Sarah Lerch, Kory Kuhens; Media: Sharon Drahn; Patrons: Ryker Cooksley, Decklyn Heins, Jayla Cowley, Ashton Schultz, Kenny Kerr, Kaelyn Elsbernd
President Koch called the Regular Meeting of the NFV Board of Education to order at 5:30 pm.
Roll Call of Board members: Present: Rodgers, Nelson-Lerch, Klosterman, Koch, & Marcks. Schultz was absent. Director Klosterman led the pledge of allegiance.
President Koch welcomed and invited comments from the Public.
The updated agenda was approved as presented. Klosterman/McGrane Motion Carried 6-0
Public Forum:
Motion to approve the consent agenda with the following items:
Minutes of February 10, 2025, Regular Meeting
Review/approve invoices (Reviewed by LaCreasha Schultz)
Approve Financial Reports
Approve Resignations/Retirements: Tricia Anderson VELC FY26
Transfers: None
Approve Contract Modifications:
Approve New Hires: Kimberly Albertson-TCLC after school program; Sarah Sieck – Middle School Math 2025-2026
Volunteer Coaches: Trey Frieden, HS Boys Soccer
Receive and Approve Gifts: Bank 1st
Klosterman/Marcks Motion Carried 6-0
COMMUNICATIONS
Student Ex-Officio member Donnelly informed the board about several fine arts performances coming up with band, choir, and speech. There were updates on the winter sports ending and student council hosting mental health week in March.
High School Principal Mr. Miller updated the board on recent events, including conference turnout, the upcoming ISASP testing in April, details of the Math/Science/Art Senior Trip, and recent athletic and fine arts activities.
Middle School Principal Mr. Gearhart reported on this week’s band and vocal performances, the middle school play next week, mathcounts participation and results, as well as parent teacher conference outcomes.
Elementary Principal Mr. Elliott reported on the upcoming Kindergarten Roundup, the implementation of cardiac arrest emergency drills, and the anticipated start to the transition of special education students to best meet their needs.
Curriculum Director Nefzger was unable to attend the meeting but provided a written report to the board outlining the professional development topics covered on recent snow days and the ongoing staff training for ISASP testing.
Business Manager Stansbery provided an update on key financial tasks from the past month, including work on the certified budget for FY26 to ensure alignment with district priorities. With negotiations finalized for support staff, preparations have begun on contracts for the 2025-2026 school year. The FY24 audit was also reviewed and the final draft is anticipated to be available at the next regular board meeting.
Superintendent Griffith updated the board on the upcoming public hearings for the FY26 certified budget and the planned summer project with the Athletic Boosters to improve accessibility at the ticket booth area. He also provided an update on the status of newly introduced legislation, noting that both the legislation and the SSA rate are still progressing through the legislative process.
OLD BUSINESS
The board approved the second reading of policy updates for policies 705-709. McGrane/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 6-0
NEW BUSINESS
The board approved a five-year contract with the NFVSPA, with the option to reopen negotiations on wages after FY26 and FY27. Marcks/Rodgers. Motion carried 5-0. Klosterman abstained.
The board reviewed and approved the FY24 Audit Report. Klosterman/McGrane Motion Carried 6-0
The board approved the AEA Purchasing Agreement for FY26. Klosterman/Marcks Motion Carried 6-0
The board approved the FY26 LGRP (Local Government Risk Pool) Agreement. Nelson-Lerch/McGrane Motion Carried 6-0
The board approved the purchase of JAMF device management software. Marcks/Klosterman Motion Carried 6-0
The board approved the purchase of network firewall subscription and hardware. McGrane/Nelson-Lerch Motion Carried 6-0
The board approved the resurfacing of the parking lot at the Middle School this summer. Klosterman/Rodgers Motion Carried 6-0
The board approved replacing the concrete at the front entrance of the High School this summer. McGrane/Klosterman Motion Carried 6-0
DISCUSSION
There was no further discussion.
Motion to adjourn at 6:09 pm. Klosterman/Rodgers Carried 6-0
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