Postville School Board

The Postville School Board approved sharing Media and Technology and Curriculum Director programs with Keystone.

The Board approved the purchase of new Gym Wall Padding for 18-thousand.

They approved the lease of a Turf Tank Field Painter for 12-thousand-seven hundred.

They also approved the purchase of a new phone system for just over 36-thousand.

The Board accepted the resignation of RaeAnne Martin as 9-12 Spanish Teacher and Student Ammassadors, Kayla Britt as Junior Class Sponsor, and Deb Mohs as Paraeducator. The Board approved hiring Olivia Lansing and Jill Dehning for Summer Custodial Help.

MEETING MINUTES 

Attendance 

Voting Members 

Teresa Berg, Board Member 

Mary Huinker, Board Member 

Travis Koenig, School Board President 

Greg Lage, School Board Vice-President 

Eric Meyer, Board Member 

1. Call to Order 

President Koenig called the regular meeting to order at 5:33 pm. 

2. Welcome Visitors 

President Koenig welcomed all visitors. 

3. Approval of Agenda 

Motion to approve the agenda. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Greg Lage 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda 

N/A 

5. Consent Agenda 

Motion to approve the consent agenda. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

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a. Approval of Minutes 

Approve the minutes for the 4/14/25 regular meeting. 

b. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports 

Approve the monthly financial reports and invoices (reviewed by Greg Lage). 

c. Hires 

Approve Olivia Lansing and Jill Dehning for summer custodial help. 

d. Resignations 

Approve the resignation of RaeAnne Martin/9-12 Spanish Teacher and Student Ambassadors; Kayla Britt/Jr. Class Sponsor; Deb Mohs/Paraeducator. 

e. Transfers 

N/A 

f. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District 

N/A 

g. Open Enrollment Applications 

Approve a kindergarten student open enrollment request out to Decorah CSD. 

h. Fundraiser Approval 

N/A 

6. Reports 

a. Superintendent 

i. General Updates 

Superintendent Knudtson thanked the board members for their service. Elementary principal interviews will be taking place this week. 

b. Principals 

Mr. Corsbie shared that with recent legislation, work will be done this summer to put together a policy for electronic usage in the buildings and the district. Legwork for the weight room design has been taking place. 

7. Discussion Items 

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a. Construction Updates 

The geothermal mapping has been completed. A pre-construction meeting for the additions will take place on Thursday, 5/15. Weekly meetings will be held during the construction phases. A thank you to Mr. Neal and Mr. Holthaus and their students, who have been working diligently to prepare the areas for construction and future use. Ground work for the bus barn has begun. 

8. Action Items 

a. Policy Item 

Approve the second reading of policies 704.02-R(1), 704.07, 704.07-E(1), 704.07-E(2). 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

b. Hearing for Proposed 2025-2026 School Calendar 

President Koenig opened the public hearing for the 2025-2026 School Calendar at 5:42 pm. No written comments were received; no oral comments were provided. The public hearing was closed at 5:43 pm. Motion to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

c. District Career and Academic Plan Approval 

Approve the district's career and academic plan. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Greg Lage 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

d. FY25 Budget Amendment Hearing 

President Koenig opened the public hearing for the FY25 budget amendment at 5:48 pm. No written comments were received; no oral comments were provided. The public hearing was closed at 5:49 pm. 

e. FY25 Budget Amendment Action 

Approve the FY25 budget amendment as published. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

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Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

f. Resolution and Application to Join/Enroll in Iowa Local Government Risk Pool FY26 Approve the resolution and application to join and enroll in the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool, and to approve the FY26 Participation Agreement. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

g. FY26 Participation Agreement for Iowa Local Government Risk Pool 

This item was included in the previous motion. 

h. Verizon Account Transfer to Kajeet 

Approve the Verizon account transfer (wireless internet) to Kajeet. 

Motion made by: Mary Huinker 

Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

i. BSN Awards Agreement 

Approve the BSN Awards Agreement. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Greg Lage 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

j. FY26 Service Agreement-Keystone Media & Technology 

Approve the FY26 Service agreement for media and technology with Keystone AEA. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

k. FY26 Sharing Agreement-Curriculum Director 

Approve the FY26 Curriculum Director sharing agreement with Keystone AEA. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

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l. FY26 Contract for Transfer of State Funding-Keystone 

Approve the FY26 transfer of state funding agreement with Keystone AEA. 

Motion made by: Mary Huinker 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

m. Approve the Purchase of New Gym Wall Padding (HS Gym,REC Gym) 

Approve the purchase and installation of gym wall and stage pads from Sports Graphics for $18,144.00. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

n. Approve Lease of Field Painter 

Approve the subscription with Turf Tank for a field painter for $12,700.00 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Greg Lage 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

o. NEIT Phone System Approval 

Approve the purchase of a new phone system from NEIT for $36,210.25. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

p. Approve the Purchase of ELA Curriculum (6yr) 

Approve the purchase of a K-5 ELA curriculum from Amplify for $124,373.56, and a 6-8 ELA curriculum from McGraw-Hill for $33,452.83, for FY26. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Greg Lage 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

9. Items for the Next Board Meeting 

A special meeting will be scheduled for Monday, May 19th, at 5:30 pm. 

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10. Adjournment 

Motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:23 pm. 

Motion made by: Greg Lage 

Motion seconded by: Eric Meyer 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved