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Postville School Board Meeting Minutes from August 10th Meeting

  • Aug 12
  • 3 min read

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 at 5:30 pm.

2. Welcome Visitors

President Koenig welcomed all visitors.

3. Approval of Agenda

Motion to approve the agenda.

  • Motion made by: Teresa Berg

  • Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker

Voting results:Unanimously approved


4. Items to be Removed From the Consent Agenda

Invoices and open enrollment forms were removed from the consent agenda.  Motion by Berg, second by Sass, to approve.  Carried unanimously.

5. Consent Agenda

Motion to approve the consent agenda.

  • Motion made by: Teresa Berg

  • Motion seconded by: Mike Sass

Voting results:Unanimously approved


a. Approval of Minutes

Approve the July 13, 2026, regular meeting minutes.

b. Monthly Bills and Monthly Financial Reports

Approve the invoices (reviewed by Teresa Berg) and the financial reports.

c. Hires

Approve the hire of  Stephanie Schmitz/Asst. Girls' basketball coach.

d. Resignations

Approve the resignations of Larry Plaht/Maintenance; Liz Hartson/Para.

e. Transfers

n/a

f. Acceptance of Donations/Gifts to the District

Approve a donation from Alan and Kristine Rasmussen ($200) and Salem United Church of Christ ($75).

g. Open Enrollment Applications

Approve one open enrollment requests in and out of the district.

h. Early Graduation Requests

N/A

i. Volunteers

Approve coach volunteer Kolby Bohr/HS Football.

j. Fundraiser Approval

N/A

6. Reports

a. Superintendent

i. General Updates

Registration has been taking place.  The IPAD sale was a success.  New staff members begin on Thursday, August 13th.  Returning staff start on 8/17/26.  Thank you to Glen and the custodial and maintenance crew for their summer efforts.  

b. Principals

Mr. Corsbie shared that today, 8/10, was the first day of fall sports practices.  



Mrs. Hertges shared that the teachers are beginning to return to their rooms.  The district has received many donations of school supplies.  Thank you for the support of our kids.  

7. Discussion Items

a. Classroom Behavior Legislation

Mr. Knudtson shared information on how the district will implement the legislative requirements, using the provided guidance.

8. Action Items

a. Policy Item

Approve the 2nd reading of listed policies.

  • Motion made by: Mary Huinker

  • Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig

Voting results:Unanimously approved


b. Edgenuity License Purchase Agreement

Approve the purchase of Edgenuity licensing from Imagine Learning for $14,816.34.

  • Motion made by: Teresa Berg

  • Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker

Voting results:Unanimously approved


c. Family First Nursing Agreement FY27

Approve the agreement for nursing services with Family First Homecare for the 2026–2027 school year.

  • Motion made by: Mike Sass

  • Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig

Voting results:Unanimously approved


d. NICC Concurrent Enrollment Agreements

Approve the concurrent enrollment agreements with NICC for the 2026-2027 school year.

  • Motion made by: Teresa Berg

  • Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig

Voting results:Unanimously approved


e. 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbooks

Approve the 2026-2027 Parent-Student Handbooks.

  • Motion made by: Mike Sass

  • Motion seconded by: Travis Koenig

Voting results:Unanimously approved


f. 2026-2027 Postville Head Start and CDC School Meal Agreement

Approve the 2026-2027 agreement with Postville Head Start and CDC for school meals.

  • Motion made by: Teresa Berg

  • Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker

Voting results:Unanimously approved


g. Approval of Classroom Supply Donations Related to AgriStar fire

Approve all non-monetary school supply donations, as they relate to the Agri Star Fire, at the discretion of the superintendent.


 

  • Motion made by: Teresa Berg

  • Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker

Voting results:Unanimously approved


9. Items for the Next Board Meeting

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm, in the Fine Arts Center Lobby.

10. Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting at 6:10 pm.

  • Motion made by: Teresa Berg

  • Motion seconded by: Mary Huinker

Voting results:Unanimously approved

 
 
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