The Postville School Board approved the hiring of Kennedy McShane as 4th Grade Teacher, Jessica Landsgard as 1st Grade Teacher, Brooke Chapman for 2nd Grade, and Rachel Bushman as 7-12 ESL.
The Board approved the purchase of computer equipment totaling just over 105-thousand dollars.
The Board approved the district budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The tax rate will decrease $1.39, down to $13.04-per thousand.
They also approved the coop sharing agreement with Decorah for swimming.
MEETING MINUTES
Attendees
Voting Members
Teresa Berg, Board Member
Travis Koenig, School Board President
Greg Lage, School Board Vice-President
Eric Meyer, Board Member
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 PM by President Travis Koenig.
2. Welcome Visitors
President Koenig welcomed the visitors.
3. Approval of Agenda
Motion made by: Eric Meyer
Motion seconded by: Greg Lage
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda
5. Consent Agenda
Motion made by: Greg Lage
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
a. Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes from the March 11, 2024, regular board meeting and the March 25, 2024, special board meeting.
b. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports
Approve the financial reports and invoices (reviewed by Eric Meyer).
c. Hires
Approve the hire of:
Kennedy McShane - 4th Grade
Jessica Landsgard - 1st Grade
Brooke Chapman - 2nd Grade
Rachel Bushman - 7-12 ESL
Jr/Sr High Summer School:
Annette Frey
Amy Norby
Emily Neal
Kryssi Striecher
Morgan Taake
Marnie Burns
ReaAnn Martin
d. Resignations
e. Transfers
f. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District
Approve donations from:
Gemini for CTE classes in the amount of $5,000
Winneshiek County Farm Bureau for The Dairy Story Field Trip in the amount of $150.
g. Open Enrollment Applications
Approve one open enrolled out request to Allamakee for 2024-2025.
h. Early Graduation Requests
i. Volunteers
j. Fundraiser Approval
Approve the fundraising request:
FFA - FFA Supplies
6. Reports
a. Superintendent
i. Report
Kalvin Menne received first place in the 2024 National KidWind Simulation Challenge. Audrey Ruff earned 'Outstanding Performance of the Center".
Spring sports and activities are in full swing.
b. Principals
Mrs. Schutte reported the elementary school experienced a 92% attendance rate at spring parent-teacher conferences. STEAM night was a success on 4/8. Thank you to all the teachers/volunteers.
Elementary FAST Testing will begin on 4/22.
7. Discussion Items
a. Legislative Update
Mr. Knudtson shared details on the AEA bill and teacher salary minimums that will be in effect for 2024- 2025. Supplemental aid was set at 2.5% for 2024-2025. 8. Action Items
a. 2024-2025 Budget Hearing
The public hearing for the 2024-2025 budget opened at 5:49 pm. There were no public comments. The hearing closed at 5:50 pm.
b. 2024-2025 Budget
Motion to approve te 2024-2025 budget as published.
Motion made by: Greg Lage
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
c. Approve Professional Counseling Agreement 2024-2025
Motion to approve the professional counseling agreement for 2024-2025 with Manon Bushman, for 6 hrs/week for 35 weeks at a total cost of $25,200.
Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Greg Lage
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
d. Co-op Sharing Agreement Decorah Swimming
Motion to approve the coop sharing agreement with Decorah CSD swimming in 2024-2025.
Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
e. 2024 Graduation List
Motion to approve the 2024 graduation list as presented.
Motion made by: Greg Lage
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
f. Computer Purchase
Motion to approve the purchase of computer equipment from Apple Inc at a price of $68,690 and from
Riverside Technologies in the amount of $36,441.
Motion made by: Greg Lage
Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
g. City Laundering Co Rental Service Agreement 2024-2025
Motion to approve the ongoing rental service agreement for 2024-2025 with City Laundering Company.
Motion made by: Eric Meyer
Motion seconded by: Greg Lage
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
h. FY2025 Driver Contracts
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 district driver contracts.
Motion made by: Eric Meyer
Motion seconded by: Greg Lage
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
i. Policy Item
Motion to approve the 1st reading of presented policies 502.7, 605.06, 605.06 R(1), 605.08,605.08 R(1). 701.01, 701.02, 701.03, 701.04, 703.01, 713, 713 R(1).
Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
9. Items for the Next Board Meeting
The next meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on May 13, 2024, in the Fine Arts Center Lobby.
10. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn meeting at 6:14 pm.
Motion made by: Greg Lage
Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer
Voting:
Unanimously Approved