Sergeant Bluff-Luton Regular Board Meeting ( 08/14/2025)

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

Jason Gehling, Vice President

1. Call to Order

The regular August 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 at the Northwest AEA, in Room 4.

2. Approval of the Agenda

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

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 of July 2025 were reviewed by the board.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

5. Approval of Current Bills

The current bills were reviewed by the board.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

6. Recognition

The following recognitions were given:

Congratulations to the Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School girls volleyball team for earning the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award, sponsored by INTENT! The team also earned the additional distinction of AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll, representing the top 20% of GPAs nationally by division.

Congratulations to Tanner Kleene for being named to the 2nd team all state baseball team and 1st team all conference.

Congratulations to Braydon Kerr, Alex Wilson, and Hunter Echter for being named to the 2nd team all conference baseball team.

Congratulations to SBL all state softball players: Brooklyn Ocker 1st team all state, Bailey Moreau 2nd team all state, and Lilly Delperdang 3rd team all state.

Congratulations to the girls softball all conference members: Brooklyn Ocker, Addison Wheeler, Bailey Moreau, and Lilly Delperdang 1st team. Emma Crooks and Bailey Ball 2nd team.

7. Action Items

a. Resignations

Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:

Hill, Teresa - Food Service Director

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

b. New contracts

Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:

Holmes, Clorinda - High School Associate Level 4 $17.15

Olson, Zada - Little Steps Daycare Level 4 $16.50

Wanderscheid - Little Steps Daycare Level 4 $16.50

Jones, Earl - Elementary School Associate Level 4 $17.15

Hansen, Ashley - Warrior Enterprises Stipend $3,000.00

Loffswold, Corey - High School Asst Girls Basketball Step 5 - $3,548.00

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Abstain

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

c. Legislative Priorities

Motion to approve the Legislative Priorities for 2025.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

d. Cell Phone Policy - 2nd Reading

Superintendent Janzen provided a second reading for the Policy 503.09. This policy meets the requirements of the new legislation regarding personal electronic devices. By Iowa code personal electronic devices include cell phones, smartwatches, ear buds and other personal electronic devices. Mr. Janzen shared with the board that the district's existing practices closley matched the requirements of the new law. A discussion took place. Motion to approve with changes as presented.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

e. Board Goals

Motion to approve the 2025-2026 board goals as presented.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

f. Substitute Teacher, Substitute Associate and Student Rate

Motion to approve new pay rates as presented for substitute teachers, substitute associates and student workers.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Yes

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Abstain

Jason Gehling - Yes

g. November Bond issue

Motion to approve the drawing by CMBA as presented, not to exceed $37 million, for the November 2025 bond issue.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

h. East Campus Athletic Facility Naming Rights

A discussion took place concerning the East Campus Athletic Facility naming rights.

i. Approve Classified Staff Hourly Retention Pay

Motion to approve classified staff retention pay using the Education Support Personnel Salary

Supplement provided by the state to supplement classified pay.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

j. Approve District Advisory Committee Minutes

Motion to approve the DAC minutes from May 2025.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

k. Fire Science Academy with the City of Sergeant Bluff

Motion to approve exploring a 28E agreement with the city of Sergeant Bluff for the purposes of a Fire Science Academy.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

8. Superintendent Report

a. District tax rate history & comparison

Superintendent Janzen presented information for the board to review.

b. Summer Projects Update Mr. Janzen provided a summer projects update.

c. Facility Planning Update

Mr. Janzen provided a facility planning update.

d. East Campus Project Financing Update

Ric D'Amica with SiteLogIQ presented on the East Campus Athletic Complex construction and timeline.

e. Food Service Director

Mr. Janzen provided an update concerning the hiring of the Food Service Director.

f. Special Education Handbook

Mr. Janzen shared information from the new special education handbook. Included is an explanation of whom a parent should contact for various things related to special education.

g. Concession Changes

Mr. Janzen provided new procedures for running the concessions stands.

9. Adjourn

Adjourn at 8:18 a.m.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

Board President Board Secretary