Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community Schools Regular Board Meeting

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

Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director

Jeff Wright, President

Jason Gehling, Board Director

Absent:  Tammy Matthey, Board Director

Matt Britton, Vice President left at 7:53 a.m.

1.Call to Order

The regular October 2024  meeting of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 a.m. by President Jeff Wright .

2.Approval of the Agenda

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

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.  No oral or written comments were given.

4.Approval of minutes from the previous meetings

The minutes of the meetings for September 2024 were reviewed by the board.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

5.Approval of the Secretary’s Monthly Reports

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

6.Approval of Current Bills

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

7.Recognition

Mr McCauley recognized the following: 

•Cathy Bishop and Aggies for preparing Tavern meat for Music Booster Tailgate on Sept. 20

•John Hildman of Tysen Fresh Foods - for donating meat for Music Booster Homecoming Tailgate

Each of the building principals recognized the Homecoming March and the fun, festive experience the students had.  Some students had commented that they had never attended homecoming events nor been to our football field before.  The scheduled timing was perfect for the Homecoming March and the activities and to allow enough time for the students to return to their buildings.

8.Administrative Reports

a.Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Konopasek

Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Konopasek reviewed the enrollment numbers, professional development and their student teachers.  Mrs. Konopasek is setting her role as the new principal in the building.  Her staff is doing shout-outs to recognize other staff members and bring energy into the Elementary School.

9.Action Items

a.Public Hearing to present proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the East Campus Phase I project for public reaction.

A Public Hearing to present proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the East Campus Phase I project for public reaction was held.  No oral or written comments were given.

b.Approve proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the East Campus Phase I project

Motion to approve proposed plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost of the East Campus Phase 1 project.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

c.SitelogIQ presentation of final general contractor recommendation for the East Campus Phase I Project and Board consideration and possible action on bid recommendation.

Ric D'Amico from SitelogIQ presented the bid tabulation sheet and made a final recommendation to award the bid to the lowest responsive bidder, Nelson Commercial Construction, for $6,740,000.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

d.Resignations

Recommendation to approve the below new resignations as presented: 

•Weidner, Darryl - 7th Grade Volleyball Coach

•Quinn, Kristi - High School Theater Director and Speech Director

•Habeger, Alexandria - Elementary School Associate

•Rojo, Kasaundra - Daycare

•Melody Schlotman - High School Associate effective October 24th.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

e.New contracts

Recommendation to approve the below new contracts as presented: 

•Peters, Adam - 7th Grade Asst Volleyball Coach Step 3 $1,708

•Schmadeke, Christian - Substitute Bus Driver

•Husen, Troy - 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach Step 4 $2,178 (one year contract)

•Laureano, Yalixa - Elementary School Associate Level 4 $16.65 - replacing Alexandria Habeger

•Christiansen, Aubree  Daycare Level 5 $16.20 

•Ritchie, Meredith - Drama/Theater Director Step 1 $1,367 and Speech Coach Step 1 $2,007 

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

f.Deposit and depositories fund balance of all accounts

The board needs to approve the FY2024 Treasurer Report by Fund.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

g.Official depository maximum amount of deposits

The Board needs to approve a maximum amount of deposits of $14 million at Pioneer Bank.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

h.Legal counsel for FY2025

Supt. Janzen is recommending we remain with Ahlers and Cooney.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

i.Official Newspaper for FY2025

Supt. Janzen is recommending the board approve the Sergeant Bluff Advocate as our official newspaper.  

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

j.Appointment of Truancy Officer per Policy 410.3 for FY2025

Motion to approve the SBL police liaison officer, Travis Hutzell, as the district truancy officer.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

k.Appointment of Level I Investigators for FY2025

Motion to approve our guidance counselors and nurses as our Level I investigators.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

l.Request for Modified Allowable Growth for Special Education Deficit

We had a special education deficit of $570,965.55 for fiscal year 2024.  The district can ask for modified allowable growth to cover this deficit.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

m.Transfer of funds from the Class of 2024 to Athletics

Recommendation to approve the transfer of funds as presented.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

n.Transfer Activity Fund Interest  from Fiscal Year 2024 to Athletics

Motion to approve the transfer of funds as presented.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

o.Approve superintendent of schools to sign checks in the absence of the board secretary as needed during the FY2025 school year

Motion to approve the superintendent of schools to sign checks in the absence of the board secretary as needed during the FY2025 school year.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

p.High School Physical Education waiver

Motion and second to approve the physical education waiver form FY26 as presented. 

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

q.Girls Wrestling Sharing Agreement

Motion to approve the Girls Wrestling Sharing Agreement with Hinton for grades 7-12.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

10.Superintendent Report

a.IASB Convention Nov 21, 2024

Mr. Janzen discussed the IASB Convention in November.

b.EL Enrollment Numbers

Superintendent Janzen gave a report on English Language Learner numbers.

c.Facilities/Bond Update

Mr. Janzen gave an update on the bond issue and facility planning.

d.Adjourn

Adjourn at 8:02 a.m.

Board Director Matt Britton left at 7:53 a.m.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Matt Britton - Abstain

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

Board President

Board Secretary