POSTED: July 29, 2024
REGULAR MEETING – July 22, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Allamakee Community School District was held at Kee High School Room N110, Lansing, Iowa on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm. The meeting was called to order by Bobbie Goetzinger Board President. Upon roll call the following responded, namely: Tony Becker, Bobbie Goetzinger, Joe Manning, Melanie Mauss, and Arla Wagner. Also present at the meeting were: Nick Trenkamp, Superintendent, Donna Thomas, PK-12 Principal, Chad Winters, Dean of Students, and Dave Ellefson, Technology Coordinator.
Visitors: None
AGENDA ADOPTION: A motion was made by Manning and seconded by Becker to approve the agenda as presented. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
AUTHORIZATIONS: Wagner moved to approve the July consent items, minutes of the June meetings, bills for June and July, Secretary’s Financial Report for June, and the Activity and Food Service June Reports. Mauss seconded. The vote was ayes. Motion carried.
| June 30, 2024 INVOICES | |||
| AGVANTAGE FS INC | PROPANE | 1,168.01 | |
| AHLER LAW FIRM, AHLERS, COONEY, | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | 1,161.00 | |
| ALLAMAKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT | 3,089.15 | |
| ALLIANT ENERGY | ELECTRIC | 5,589.70 | |
| CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT | OPEN ENROLLMENT | 7,770.80 | |
| CENTURY LINK | TELEPHONE | 141.00 | |
| CENTURY LINK | TELEPHONE | 158.00 | |
| CHAPMAN, CPA, PC, KAY | CAR WORKSHOP | 100.00 | |
| COMPANION | ALEXANDRIA RENEWAL | 1820.00 | |
| COMPANION | LIBRARY SCANNER | 470.00 | |
| CROZIER, DALE | MILEAGE | 376.54 | |
| DEMCO, INC | LIBRARY SUPPLIES | 50.81 | |
| DEML CONTROLS | HVAC MAINTENANCE | 2707.50 | |
| DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | BUS INSPECTION | 550.00 | |
| EACS ACTIVITY FUND | SAFETY EQUIPMENT | 5,683.82 | |
| DHS CASHIER 1ST FL | MEDICAID | 6,140.85 | |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA | LAPTOP REPAIR PARTS, CUSTODIAL SUPP | 764.57 | |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA | CLASSROOM SUPP, CUSTODAIL, TECH | 396.80 | |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA | TRAVEL FCS | 277.76 | |
| FIRST NATIONAL BANK OHAHA | MEALS & LODGING | 327.76 | |
| HEIDERSCHEIT, PATRICK | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | 580.00 | |
| HEIDERSCHEIT, PATRICK | MILEAGE | 414.06 | |
| HOGLUND BUS CO. INC. | BUS PART | 349.76 | |
| HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT | K-2 MATH CURRICULUM | 2,381.71 | |
| IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK | INTERNET | 41.80 | |
| JOHNSON, KENNY | BUS WASHING | 12.00 | |
| JOHNSONS GAS N GO | GAS | 122.50 | |
| LANSING AUTO PARTS | BUS SUPPLIES, WEED TRIMMER LINE | 71.97 | |
| LANSING COLLISION CENTER | SUBURBAN REPAIR | 103.49 | |
| LANSING HARDWARE INC | PAINT & SUPPLIES | 139.41 | |
| MARCO | OVERAGE CHARGES COPY MACHINE | 16.35 | |
| MARCO | OVERAGE CHARGES COPY MACHINE | 16.35 | |
| MARCO | OVERAGE CHARGES COPY MACHINE | 53.84 | |
| NEXTIVA INC | CLOUD COMMUNICATION | 846.86 | |
| NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE | DRIVER EDUCATION | 909.60 | |
| NORTHEAST IOWA COMM. COLLEGE | SPRING TUITION | 7,155.00 | |
| OTTING WATER TREATMENT | SOLAR SALT & FILTER | 54.35 | |
| PITNEY BOWES | POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE | 186.54 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | LIBRARY SUPPLIES | 167.66 | |
| QUILL CORPORATION | CLASSROOM SUPPLIES NAE | 892.68 | |
| TURKEY VALLEY SCHOOLS | CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT | 1,791.91 | |
| U.S. CELLULAR | CELL PHONES | 174.02 | |
| U.S. CELLULAR | CELL PHONES | 339.80 | |
| VILLAGE FARM & HOME | TIRES & BUS GARAGE SUPP | 411.88 | |
| WAUKON STANDARD | LEGAL PUBLICATIONS | 332.32 | |
| WHITEHEAD, SARAH | MILEAGE | 238.10 | |
| JULY 22, 2024 INVOICES | ||||
| ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING | PRINTER LEASE | 391.70 | ||
| ACENTEK | INTERNET & TELEPHONE | 1,589.17 | ||
| ALLAMAKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | SPEC ED FINAL BILLING 23-24 | 5,318.40 | ||
| ALLAMAKEE COMMUNITY SCHOOL | SHARING AGREEMENTS | 2,500.00 | ||
| BACKUPIFY | OFFICE & GOOGLE BACKUP | 337.50 | ||
| BAN-KOE SYSTEMS, INC. | SECURITY & ELEVATOR MONITORING | 2,178.00 | ||
| BRENNAN CONSTRUCTION | BUS GARAGE LEASE | 650.00 | ||
| DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL | SPEC ED SHARING AGREEMENT | 9,780.27 | ||
| EHLERS, KATHY | MILEAGE | 168.00 | ||
| EXPLORE LEARNING | EXTEACH+/GIZMOS LICENSE | 920.00 | ||
| HATCH EARLY LEARNING | HATCH EARLY LEARNING | 825.00 | ||
| IMPERIAL DADE | CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES | 365.49 | ||
| INDUSTRIAL HEALTH SERVICES | ANNUAL PROGRAM FEE | 249.00 | ||
| IOWA ASSOC OF SCHOOL BD | 2024-25 IASB DUES | 1,663.00 | ||
| IOWA TESTING PROGRAMS | ISASP TESTING | 912.25 | ||
| IROC WEB DESIGN | WEB DESIGN | 2,350.00 | ||
| JOHNSTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL | SPEC ED BILLING 23-24 | 8,616.58 | ||
| KAMI/NOTABLE INC | KAMI RENEWAL | 1982.50 | ||
| KASEYA US LLC | CLOUD BACKUP | 440.76 | ||
| KERNDT BROS. SAVINGS BANK | BOND PAYMENT | 35,490.00 | ||
| KEYSTONE AEA 1 | AEA LERNING ONLINE FEE | 301.30 | ||
| LANSING, CITY OF | WATER & SEWER | 317.14 | ||
| LEXIA LEARNING | LEXIA CORE 5 RENEWAL | 3,300.00 | ||
| MADISON NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE | LIFE AD&D | 84.50 | ||
| MARCO | COPY MACHINE LEASE | 214.00 | ||
| MARCO | FIREWALL & SWITCHES | 1201.71 | ||
| MEDIACOM BUSINESS | INTERNET KHS | 318.00 | ||
| MEDIACOM BUSINESS | INTERNET KEE CONNECT | 269.95 | ||
| NCS PEARSON INC | AIMSWEB PLUS RENEWAL | 301.00 | ||
| NEW ALBIN, CITY OF | WATER & SEWER | 335.34 | ||
| NEW ALBIN SAVINGS BANK | BOND PAYMENT | 35,490.00 | ||
| NEXTIVA INC | CLOUD MANAGEMENT | 848.41 | ||
| QUILL | OFFICE SUPPLIES | 14.56 | ||
| RENAISSANCE LEARNING INC | AR/STAR RENEWAL | 2,510.88 | ||
| SANTANDER LEASING LLC | BUS LEASE | 18,615.00 | ||
| SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA | SCHOOL ADMIN OF IA DUES | 864.00 | ||
| STANLEY, BROOKE | MILEAGE | 47.46 | ||
| TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION | ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE | 414.71 | ||
| U.S. CELLULAR | CELL PHONES | 179.08 | ||
| WASTE MANAGEMENT | GARBAGE | 1,862.65 | ||
ANN BERNS, SPANISH TRIP PROPOSAL: Ann Berns, Spanish Teacher presented the proposal for the International Club to travel in the Spring of 2025. The trip is scheduled for April 18, 2025 through April 25, 2025. The club will spend time in New Orleans and sail on the Carnival Valor to Mexico. Becker moved to approve the Kee High International Club overnight trip. Manning seconded the motion. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS AND CARTS FOR NEW ALBIN ELEMENTARY: Wagner made a motion to approve the purchase of three 75” Interactive displays and rolling carts in the amount of $6,597.00. Mauss seconded the motion. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR TAMMY MANNING JUNIOR HIGH VOLLEYBALL COACH AND DELIVERANCE HOPE HIGH SCHOOL SECRETARY: A motion was made by Manning and seconded by Wagner to approve Tammy Manning for Junior High Volleyball Coach and Deliverance Hope as High School Secretary. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVE RESIGNATION FOR HANNAH DARLING-TEACHER AIDE AND MATT STEVEN-SOCIAL WORKER: Manning made a motion to approve the resignation of Hannah Darling-Teacher Aide and Matt Steven-Social Worker. Becker seconded the motion. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVE EASTERN ALLAMAKEE SCHOOLS HANDBOOKS: A motion was made by Wagner and seconded by Mauss to approve the listed handbooks for the 2024-25 school year. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
2024-25 PK-12 Parent and Student Handbook
New Albin Elementary Preschool Information Handbook
APPROVE EASTERN ALLAMAKEE CONFIDENTIAL SAFETY PLAN/PROCEDURES: A motion was made by Manning and seconded by Mauss to approve the Eastern Allamakee Confidential Safety Plan/Procedures. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVE EASTERN ALLAMAKEE LAU PLAN FOR SERVING ENGLISH LEARNERS: A motion was made by Wagner and seconded by Manning to approve the Eastern Allamakee LAU Plan. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
APPROVE MILK BID FROM PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY DUBUQUE: Manning made a motion to approve the bid as presented from Prairie Farms Dairy Dubuque. No other bids were received. Mauss seconded the motion. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried. The board chose to table the bread bid at this time.
APPROVE LP BID: A motion was made by Manning and seconded by Becker to approve Ag Vantage FS at $1.17 per gallon. Ag Vantage FS is the district’s current provider. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
Principal Thomas informed the board that the Driver’s Education Instructor backed out. She will contact Northeast Iowa Community College, investigate an online option, and contact parents for their thoughts on driver’s education. Flyers will be sent home with students about muscle car calendars that Ray Burroughs is implementing again this year.
Superintendent Trenkamp thanked the board for the Meet and Greet. The process is ongoing in obtaining bids for the security project. Superintendent Trenkamp has a meeting scheduled with Allen Roofing to discuss the roofing issues in New Albin. Individual meetings with staff are scheduled to discuss the positives and negatives for the upcoming school year. Trenkamp met with a group from the Upper Iowa Conference about Decorah joining our conference. The group voted against Decorah joining the conference and it has gone to mediation.
Tony Becker announced and read his resignation to the board. The resignation is effective July 23, 2024. A special meeting is set for Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to appoint a replacement.
The agenda will also include changing the meeting date for regular board meetings to the fourth Monday of each month.
ADJOURNMENT: Manning made a motion to adjourn, and Wagner made the second, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried.
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Bobbie Goetzinger, Board President
Attest: ______________________________________
Michele Martin, Board Secretary