Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District
Sergeant Bluff-Luton
Special Board Meeting
02/18/2025 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, Board Director
Tammy Matthey, Board Director
Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director
Jeff Wright, President
Jason Gehling, Vice President
1.Call to Order
The Special February 18, 2025 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: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
3.Action Items
a.Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving, the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Same.
Motion to approve the Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving, the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of the Same. Appointing UMB Bank of West Des Moines as the paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent for the sales tax bonds.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
b.Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate
Motion for approval of Tax Exemption Certificate.
Motion made by: Matt Britton
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
c.Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Security the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds
Motion for approval of the Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Security the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds. This is for the issuance of sales tax bonds for $5.5 million for school infrastructure.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
d.2025-2026 Staffing Proposal
Motion to approve the addition of a Director of Student Services. This position has become necessary due to changes at the AEA, as a result of state legislation.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
e.6-12 Chromebook Refresh
Mr. Janzen reviewed the 6-12 Chromebook Refresh, with two bids from Sterling for $368,288 and RTI for $391,500. The tech support team recommended the Sterling bid due to the lower cost and being the most durable for our needs.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
4.Set Date for 2nd Public Hearing of FY2026 Budget
The date for the 2nd public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget will be selected at another time.
5.Adjourn
Adjourn at 7:35 a.m.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Board President
Board Secretary
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#022725-00035)
