Regular Board Meeting
08/05/2024 - 06:00 AM
201 Port Neal Road,
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
Elementary (3-5), School Art Room
MEETING MINUTES
Mission Statement
In partnership with parents and the community, the SB-L Schools will challenge students to take personal
responsibility for their education and to apply their learning to a diverse and changing world. Attendees
Voting Members
Matt Britton, Vice President
Tammy Matthey, Board Director
Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director
Jeff Wright, President
Jason Gehling - Absent
1. Call to Order
The regular August 2024 meeting of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Board of Education was called to order by
President Jeff Wright at 6:00 a.m. The meeting was held in the Elementary School Art Room.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
3. Welcome Visitors & Guests
President Wright welcomed the visitors and asked if anyone present wished to address the board. There were no oral or
written comments given.
4. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings
The minutes of the meetings from July 2024 were reviewed by the board. Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
5. Approval of Current Bills
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Matt Britton - Yes
Tammy Matthey - Abstain
Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes
Jeff Wright - Yes
6. Recognition
Mr. Hayes recognized the following:
MRAC Softball All Conference 1st Team:
Lily Delperdang
Addison Wheeler
Bailey Moreau
Brooklyn Ocker
MRAC Softball All Conference 2nd Team:
Kamea Van Kalsbeek
Riley Fitzgerald
Coach Jared Ocker was named the MRAC Softball Coach of the Year. MRAC Baseball All Conference 1st Team:
Hunter Echter
Tanner Kleene
MRAC Baseball All Conference 2nd Team:
Brayden Kerr
7. Action Items
a. Resignations
Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:
Olivares, Michelle - Elementary School Associate
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
b. New contracts
Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:
Sedgwick-Krueger, Rachel - Elementary Food Service Worker Level 4 $16.45
Gamet, Raenique - High School Associate Level 4 $16.65
Welte, Brad - Bus Driver Level 8 $17.40
Svendsen, Kim - Sub Bus Driver
Pomerenke, Julie - Quiz Bowl Coach Step 1 $1,580
Ocker, Laura - High School Special Ed Teacher MA+30 Step 17 $90,002
Colfack, Monte - MS Head Boys Track Step 1 $2,007
Brown, Emma - Elementary School Square 1 Associate Level 4 $16.65
Nieuwenhuis, Abby - Primary School Associate Level 4 $16.65
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
c. Legislative Priorities
Motion to approve the Legislative Priorities for 2025. Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
d. Student Increase Wages
Recommendation to increase student wages by 25 cents to $14.00.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
e. Approve staff date amendment to the 2024-2025 calendar
Approve amendment to the 2024-2025 calendar for a staff date as presented. Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
f. 1st Reading School Board Policy
Board reviewed the 1st reading of school policy as presented. 206.03
206.04
401.06
402.03
501.09
501.09E1 - rescind
501.09R1
501.10 - rescind
501.10R1 - rescind
501.12
501.13
501.14
501.15
502.06
505.02
3
603.01
607.02
701.01
701.03
703.01
703.2 - rescind
704.01
704.06R1
706.02
706.03
707.01
707.02 - rescind
707.03 - rescind
707.04
708
710.01
801.03
803.02
905.03
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
g. 1st Reading Title IX Policy
Motion to table the 1st Reading of the updated Title IX Policy.
106.01
106.01E1
106.01R1
106.01R2
106.01R3
106.01R4
106.01R5
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. Title 1X - Prior Policies
Motion to approve Title IX Policy as previously written and wave the 2nd reading. 106.01
106.01E1
106.01R1
106.01R2
106.01R3
106.01R4
106.01R5
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
h. Open Enrollment
Recommendation to deny the reviewed student open enrollments for Group A. Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. Open Enrollment
Motion to approve the reviewed student open enrollments for Group B. Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
i. Sign Language Interpreter Agreement
Recommendation to approve the Sign Language Interpreter Agreement. Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
j. Board Goals
Motion to approve the 2024-2025 board goals as presented. Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
k. Resolution to accept the G.O. Bond Petition and call an election
RESOLUTION ORDERING A SPECIAL ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF $54,600,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS
WHEREAS, there has been filed with the President of this Board a Petition of eligible electors of this School District asking that an election be called to submit the question of contracting indebtedness and issuing bonds of the School District in an amount not to exceed $54,600,000 to provide funds to build, furnish, and equip a new Primary School building as an addition to the Elementary building and improve the site; to build, furnish, and equip a new Career and Technical Education building and improve the site; and to remodel, repair, and improve portions of the High School building, including HVAC, lighting, and electrical systems, building controls, and ceilings;
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
l. Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program
Motion to table the Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program resolution until a later
date. Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
m. Approve reintatement of student
Motion to approve a re-enrollment of a student based on written agreement pending a family meeting with the administration. Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
8. Superintendent Report
a. District tax rate history & comparison
Mr. Janzen discussed the district tax rate history and comparison.
b. Summer Projects Update
Mr Janzen provided an update of the summer projects.
c. Facility Planning Update
Site Logic presented an update on facility planning.
d. Girls Wrestling
Mr. Janzen provided information on a shared girls wrestling team with Hinton.
9. Adjourn
Adjourn at 8:28 a.m. Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Board President Board Secretary
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (08/15/20224/NP)
