Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Regular Board Meeting
06/05/2025 06:30 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.
Attendance
Voting Members
Matt Britton, Board Director
Tammy Matthey, Board Director
Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director
Jeff Wright, President
Absent: Jason Gehling, Vice President
1.Call to Order
The regular June 2025 meeting of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Board of Education was called to order by President Jeff Wright at 6:30 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. No written or oral comments were given.
4.Approval of minutes from the previous meetings
The minutes of the meetings from May 2025 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: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
6.Approval of Current Bills
The current bills were reviewed by the board.
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Matt Britton - Yes
Tammy Matthey - Abstain
Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes
Jeff Wright - Yes
7.Recognition
The following recognitions were given:
•Congratulations to the track conference champions: Maddie Kneifl - Discus; Jayden Kneifl - high jump; Alex Wilson - Shotput; Collin Bliven - 400 hurdles; Boys 4x400 relay: Tate Loffswold, Collin Bliven, Daniel Delarosa and Andrew Lincoln
•Congratulations to the following track athletes for qualifying for the state track meet: Maddie Kneifl - discus; Alex Wilson - shot put; Tate Loffswold - 400; the 4x400 relay: Tate Loffswold, Collin Bliven, Daniel Delarosa and Andrew Lincoln; Sprint Medley Relay: Ryan Husen, Gavin Warren, Collin Bliven and Tate Loffswold
•MRAC All-Conference Boys Soccer: 2nd team Necco Rojas, Braulio Gonzalez
•Congratulations to the girls golf team Conference Champions, Cora Eckoff for individual champion
•Congratulations to the girls tennis team for Conference Champions
•Congratulations to the boys tennis team for Conference Champions
•Congratulations to Camryn Glass as SBL’s first girls state tennis qualifier.
•Congratulations to Tyler Grote, Joe Wright, Nathan Myers, Dylan Janzen, Braxton Van Meter for qualifying for individual state tennis. Tyler finished 5th in singles, Joe and Nathan finished 3rd in doubles
•Congratulations to the girls tennis team for qualifying for state team tennis!
•Congratulations to the boys tennis team for qualifying for the state team tennis! Boys finished 3rd yesterday!
•Recognize everyone involved in putting on the end of the year Band and Choir Concerts. This is a great way to showcase the music programs grades 5-12 and requires coordination between three buildings. Special thanks to transportation for helping with the moving of instruments and to Mr. TerWee for giving up the Elementary Gym for multiple days.
8.Action Items
a.Resignations
Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:
•McHugh, Hilary - Middle School Girls Soccer Coach
•Meredith, Alexys - WIT/High School Associate
•Spain, Michelle - High School Kitchen Worker
•Odell, Bettina - Primary School Associate
•Lacroix, Alexandrea - Elementary School Associate
•Milligan, Mariah - Elementary School Associate
•Colfack, Monte - Middle School Track
•Christensen, Aubree - Daycare Worker
•Grote, Kelly - Middle School Counselor
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
b.Contracts
Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:
Marlow, Sydney - 7th Grade Head Volleyball Step 1 $2,034
Marlow, Sydney - 8th Grade Head Girls Basketball Step 1 $2,293
Woods, Grace - Elementary School Associate Level 4 $17.15
Gill, Cade - Middle School Asst Track Coach Step 2 $1,644
Maier, Shannon - $2.00 per hour increase as the District Librarian
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
c.YMCA Lease Agreement -2025-2026
Motion to approve lease of primary school facilities for before and after school care and summer programming to the Siouxland YMCA.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
d.Classified Handbook
Approve the Classified (non-certified) Handbook as presented
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Matt Britton - Vote Not Recorded
Tammy Matthey - Vote Not Recorded
Lillyan Rodriguez - Vote Not Recorded
Jeff Wright - Vote Not Recorded
e.Certified Handbook
Approve the 2025-2026 Certified Handbook as presented.
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
f.Music program equipment purchase - Summer 2025
Approve music equipment purchase as presented.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
g.Approve Wellness Policy
Superintendent Janzen reviewed the triennial assessment with the school board. Motion to waive the second reading and approve the Wellness Policy as presented subject to language for energy drinks.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
h.Approve stipend for Warrior Enterprises for district concessions
Approve the stipend for Warrior Enterprises as presented.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Matt Britton - Yes
Tammy Matthey - Abstain
Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes
Jeff Wright - Yes
i.Office Lease with Northwest AEA
Motion to approve the lease with the NWAEA as presented pending any recommendations provided by the attorney.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
j.28E Storm Protection Risk Pool Resolution
Motion to approve 28E agreement for the Storm Protection Risk Pool as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
k.Hearing Interpreter Position
Motion to approve a sign language interpreter position.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
l.First Reading Board : 102, 401.01, 401.06, 710.01E1, 710.01E2, 710.01R1
Superintendent Janzen presented the first readings of policies:
102
401.01
401.06
710.01E1
710.01E2
710.01R1
m.Primary School HVAC Bids
Motion to approve the low bid from Suter for HVAC repair.
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
n.AEA Contract for Transfer of State Funding
Motion to approve the AEA Contract for Transfer of State Funding.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
o.Partnership with Bluff's Little Thinker - Grant Opportunity, Contract and Handbook
Motion to approve the Bluff's Little Thinkers contract and handbook. A discussion took place concerning the grant opportunity for wrap around daycare.
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Matt Britton - Yes
Tammy Matthey - Abstain
Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes
Jeff Wright - Yes
p.SiteLogiq Contracts
Contracts not discussed as awaiting updated facility costs.
9.Superintendent Report
a.July Board Meeting Date
Mr. Janzen reminded the board the July board meeting was moved to July 10. Meetings will move to the Northwest AEA building in July or August.
b. Board Goals
Mr. Janzen shared an update on the progress towards the 2024-2025 board goals.
c.Fiscal Year 2024 Audit
Mr. Janzen provided the Fiscal Year 2024 Audit to the board for review. It will be approved at the July board meeting.
d.Facility Update
Ric D'Amica of SiteLogIQ presented on the progress of the East Campus Athletic Complex.
e.Technology Subscriptions
Superintendent Janzen reported that each building principal reviewed subscriptions related to technology. As a result of the review, the district will save approximately $15,000 in 2025-2026.
10.Adjourn
Adjourn at 7:59 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, June 12, 2025. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#061225-00122)
