Postville Board approves hires and naming of Football Field

May 12
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Postville School Board approved the hiring of Sania Torres as 1st Grade Teacher, Shelly Stubbs as Preschool Teacher, and Israel Hernandez as High School Spanish and ESL Instructor

The Board approved the resignation of Sarah Sanderson as Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Tiffany Wilson as Preschool Para, Lindsey Shultz as Junior High Student Council Sponsor, Brooke Hanson as Wrestling Cheer Coach, and Billie Matelski as Junior High Cross Country Coach.

The Board approved Mental Health Provider contracts with William B. Deutsch for one day a week and Mannon Bushman for one day a week and two every other week.

The Board approved the purchase of a wheelchair accessible bus for 108-thousand.

They approved sharing a Social Worker Agreement with North Fayette/Valley and a Human Resource Director with Allamakee Schools.

The Board approved replacing the controls of a GeoThermal Pump at a cost of 55-thousand. The District also approved the purchase of classroom storage options at a cost of 79-thousand.

The Board also approved a request for a football scoreboard with the name of "Brad Bucknell Family Field."

Attendance

Voting Members

Teresa Berg, Board Member
Mary Huinker, Board Member
Travis Koenig, School Board President
Mike Sass, Board Member

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by President Koenig at 5:30 pm.

2. Welcome Visitors

President Koenig welcomed all visitors.

3. Approval of Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda with the addition of an action item regarding a cement work proposal.

Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker

Voting results:

Yes: Teresa Berg
Yes: Mary Huinker
Yes: Travis Koenig
Absent: Mike Sass

4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda

Invoices and open enrollment requests were discussed.

5. Consent Agenda

Motion to approve the consent agenda.

Motion made by: Teresa Berg
Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker

Voting results:

Yes: Teresa Berg
Yes: Mary Huinker
Yes: Travis Koenig
Not Present: Mike Sass

a. Approval of Minutes

Approve the April 13, 2026, regular meeting minutes.

b. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports

Approve the invoices (reviewed by Michael Sass) and financial reports.

c. Hires

Approve the hire of Sania Torres/ 1st Grade Teacher; Shelly Stubbs/Preschool Teacher; and Israel Hernandez/ HS Spanish and ESL.

d. Resignations

Approve the resignation of Sarah Sanderson /Asst. Girl Basketball coach, Tiffany Wilson/Preschool para, Lindsey Schultz/JH Student Council sponsor, Brooke Hanson /Wrestling Cheer coach, and Billie Matelski,/ Jr Hi Cross Country coach.

e. Transfers

n/a

f. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District

Approve the donations from Luana Savings Bank ($200); Thrivent ($250); Marv Smith (electrical components and wire); and Luana Savings Bank (various used tech products).

g. Open Enrollment Applications

Approve one student open enrollment request out from Central.

h. Early Graduation Requests

n/a

i. Volunteers

n/a

j. Fundraiser Approval

Approve the fundraising requests from Student Council (Pie in the Face); Thespians (Kwik Star donation request, Thrivent Cards for carnival expenses, carnival at Big Four Fair, Bake Sale)

6. Reports

a. Superintendent

i. General Updates

Mr. Knudtson shared that graduation is Sunday, May 17th. The student check-out process for the remaining students is starting . Schedules for next year are being worked on.

b. Principals

Mrs. Hertges shared that elementary testing is wrapping up. Kindergarten roundup took place (58 students).

7. Discussion Items

a. Bridges Consortium

8. Action Items

a. FY26 Budget Amendment Hearing

President Koenig opened the public hearing at 5:43pm pm. No written comments were received. No public comments were offered. The public hearing closed at 5:44 pm.