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

Tammy Matthey, Board Director

Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director

Jeff Wright, President

Jason Gehling, Board Director

1.Retiring Board

a.The Pledge of Allegiance

b.Call to Order

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

c.Approval of the Agenda

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

d.Approval of minutes from the previous meetings

The minutes of the meetings of November were reviewed by the board. 

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

e.Canvas of official report of school board election

Motion to approve the canvas of the official report of the school board election.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

f.Adjourn the Retiring Board Meeting

Adjourn at 6:07 a.m.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

2.Organizational Board Meeting

a.Call the Organizational Meeting to Order

The organizational meeting December 2024 of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Board of Education was called to order by Board Secretary Nissen at 6:08 a.m.

b.Election of the President

Board Secretary Nissen asked for nominations for the office of the president of the board of education. 

President Wright nominated Director Gehling.

Director Gehling nominated President Wright.

c.Cease nominations for President

Board Secretary Nissen asked for a motion to cease nominations.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

1.Approval and Oath of Office to the President

Board Secretary Nissen administrated the oath of office to President Wright.

d.Election of the Vice President

President Wright asked for nominations for the office of Vice President of the board of education. 

Director Rodriquez nominated Director Gehling.

Director Gehling nominated Director Britton.

Director Britton nominated Director Rodriquez.

e.Cease nominations for Vice President

President Wright asked for a motion to cease nominations for Vice President.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

1.Approval and Oath of Office to the Vice President

Board Secretary Nissen administrated the oath of office to the Vice President Gehling.

f.Welcome Visitors & Guests

President Wright welcomed the visitors and asked if anyone present wished to address the board.   Parent Eli Armstrong discussed a Middle School issue and requested more transparency.

g.Approval of the Organizational Agenda

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

h.Approval of the Secretary’s Monthly Reports

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

i.Approval of Current Bills

The current bills were reviewed by the board.  

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Abstain

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

1.Approve Change Order #1

Motion to approve Change Order #1 on the East Campus project.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

j.Recognition

The Student Council was awarded the IAStuCo Honor Council with Meritorious Distinction Award! The council was recognized at the Iowa Student Leadership Conference at Iowa State University in Ames in late October.

Adams:  Tony Bos and the bus drivers for the numerous trips already made this school year.

k.Administrative Reports

1.Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Konopasek

Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Konopasek discussed the K-8 Character Strong Curriculum.  IPDP team focus was reviewed.   An update was provided on the Y-Club.  The numbers continue to be strong.   ISASP results were provided, and a discussion followed.

l.Action Items

1.Approve policies of the previous board

Motion to approve the policies of the previous school board.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

2.Resignations

Recommendation to approve the below new resignations as presented: 

•Terriquez, Sarah - High School Associate 

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

3.New contracts

Recommendation to approve the below new contracts as presented: 

•Frerichs, Curt - 7th Girls Basketball Head Coach Step 4 -$2,520

•Bliven, Mark - 7th Girls Basketball Asst Coach Step 3 -$2,136

•Adams, Jamie - High School Asst Boys Basketball Coach Step 1- $2,947

•Ebner, Steve - High School Asst Bowling Coach Step 1 -$1,580

•Meredith, Alexys - High School (WITCC) Associate Level 4 -$16.65

•Robinson, Delaney - Daycare Worker Level 5 $16.20

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

4.Approval of SBRC Application for Increased Enrollment, Open Enrollment Out and Limited English Proficient Beyond 5 Years

Recommendation to approve modified supplement amount: $189,422.00

Increase Enrollment: $0.00

Open Enrollment Out: $166,414.00

LEP Instruction Beyond 5 years: $23,008.00

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

5.2024-2025 DAC Members and March 2024 minutes

Motion and second to approve the list of District Advisory Committee members for the 2024-2025 school year and the minutes from March 2024.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

6.Committee Assignments 2024-2025

Board committees and assignments from 2024-2025:

Committee Name Name

Finance & Negotiations WrightGehling

Facilities & Transportation Matthey Britton

District Advisory Committee Rodriguez X

Sioux City Conference BoardRodriguez X

Athletic Booster Rep Matthey X

Music Booster Rep Britton X

*Delegate Assembly Wright X

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

7.Approve additional EL teaching position

Motion to approve new EL teacher position.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

8.Approve Mid-Year Graduates

Motion to approve mid-year graduates as presented, pending successful completion of all graduation requirements.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

9.1st Reading Policy 401.07

The board approved setting the mileage reimbursement rate at the State mileage reimbursement rate.

10.Board Policy 1st Reading

Superintendent Janzen presented the first reading for updated policies:  

502.10

603.01

700

805 

11.Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program and to Schedule a Public Hearing

Motion to approve the Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program and to Schedule a Public Hearing on January 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. in the Elementary School Art Room.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

12.Approve updated 28E agreement with the City of Sergeant Bluff regarding the School Resource Officer (SRO) Program

Motion to table the 28E agreement with the City of Sergeant Bluff for the School Resource Program to a future meeting.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

13.Consideration of a contract with Education Consultants.

Motion to table consideration of a contract with Education Consultants to a future meeting.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

m.Superintendent Report

1.Future Staffing

Mr. Janzen shared potential staffing needs based on previous and current needs.

2.January Board Meeting is on the 9th

Reminder that January board meeting is January 9th.

3.Facility Planning

Mr. Janzen provided an update on the East Campus project.

4.Bond Election Information by Precinct

Mr. Janzen reviewed voting information for the November 2024 bond election by precinct.

n.Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5 (1) (c) - To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.

The guests left and the board moved into the Administration office to go into closed session at 7:56 a.m.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Yes

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

o.End Closed Session

Motion to come out of closed session at 8:10 a.m.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Yes

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

p.Approve settlement agreement

Motion to resolve all issues in the imminent litigation with K.G. and Scott Gaul as recommended by the District's Insurance Carrier to avoid the costs, expenses, attorney fees and risks of ongoing litigation and not because there was any wrongdoing on the part of the District or its employees which alleged wrongdoing will be expressly denied in the settlement documents with a non-disparagement agreement.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

q.Adjourn

Adjourn at 8:21 a.m.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

Board President

Board Secretary