Postville School Board approves adding additional positions next school year

The Postville School Board approved additional positions for the 26-27 School year. They include a 6th Grade Teacher, Curriculum/Preschool Director and a new Full-Time Custodian.

The Board approved a sharing agreement with North Fayette/Valley for Special Educational Services.

The Board also approved a fire alarm system upgrade for the elementary building for nearly 70-thousand dollars.

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. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda 

5. Consent Agenda 

Motion to approve the consent agenda. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Teresa Berg 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

a. Approval of Minutes 

Motion to approve the minutes from the December 8, 2025, Special, Annual/Regular, and Organizational board meetings. 

b. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports 

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Approve the invoices (reviewed by Travis Koenig) and the financial reports. 

c. Hires 

n/a 

d. Resignations 

n/a 

e. Transfers 

n/a 

f. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District 

Approve the donation of $137.55/Knights of Columbus St. Peter & St. Bridget Council. 

g. Open Enrollment Applications 

n/a 

h. Early Graduation Requests 

n/a 

i. Volunteers 

n/a 

j. Fundraiser Approval 

Approve the fundraising request from the senior class (World's Finest Chocolate). 6. Reports 

a. Superintendent 

i. General Updates 

Mr. Knudtson invited the board members and visitors to tour the new construction projects at the conclusion of the board meeting. Final steps are being taken to complete the projects. Several speech events and the Jr Hi Drama are coming up. Second semester has started, and plans for 2026-2027 are beginning. 

b. Principals 

Mrs. Hertges shared that there will be a virtual author visit this month, and all elementary kids will receive a book. Testing season is beginning. 

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7. Discussion Items 

a. Legislative Season Starting Soon 

Information will be shared as it becomes available. 

8. Action Items 

a. Policy Item 

Approve the 1st reading of the Wellness Policy, 507.09, waiving the second reading. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

b. Approve Additional Position 2026-2027 

Approve new staff positions for the 2026/2027 school year: 6th Grade 

Teacher; Curriculum/Preschool Director; and a new Full-Time Custodian. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

c. SPED 28E Agreements-NFV CSD 

Approve the 28E agreement for Special Education services with NFV CSD for the 25/26 school year. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Mike Sass 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

d. Fire Alarm System Upgrade Elementary Building 

Approve the purchase of a fire alarm system upgrade for the elementary building from Hawkeye Communication for $69,969.98. 

Motion made by: Teresa Berg 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved 

9. Items for the Next Board Meeting 

The next board meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 9th, 2026, 5:30 pm, at the Postville CSD Fine Arts Center lobby. 

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10. Adjournment 

Adjourn the meeting. 

Motion made by: Eric Meyer 

Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker 

Voting: 

Unanimously Approved