Dunkerton Community School 
October 12, 2022 
Regular Board Meeting 6:30p.m. 
ICN/Board Room 
Directors: President-Kirby Marquart, Vice President-Lyle McIntosh, Elizabeth Downs, Dan Knebel, Chad Wolfensperger, Superintendent-B.J. Meaney 
Guests: Patty Foster-Elementary Principal, Kory Kelchen-Secondary Principal/AD, 
Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Kirby Marquart. 
Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance 
Motion made by Knebel, second by McIntosh to approve the agenda. Motion carried: 5-0. 
President Marquart opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 pm per Iowa Code Chapter 21 & 298A.
Superintendent BJ Meaney explained the purpose of the Public Hearing: Resolution Directing Expenditures of the School Flexibility Fund. President Marquart requested written notes regarding the published notice–no notes/letter received by the District office.
Motion was made by Wolfensperger, second by Downs to approve a Resolution to expense funds from the District Flexibility Account to cover 2021-2022 TLC expenditure shortfall in the amount of $14,154.00. Motion carried: 5-0. 
President Marquart closed the Public Hearing at 6:35 pm.

Motion made by McIntosh, second by Knebel to approve the consent agenda. Motion carried: 5-0. 
Kirby Marquart requested Administrators reports. 
Superintendent: BJ Meaney presented a written report: shared more information on the purpose of Flexibility Account; Board Secretary contacted Steve Miller Construction regarding bus barn quote–waiting for return message; Policy Primer updates & Graduation requirements will be covered later during this meeting. District showed a Special Education Deficit of $197,868.18. Will need to monitor these expenditures more closely–needs of the students are priority, but this amount is high for the number of students covered. Our OWL technology is not repairable–does board want to replace it?  Board discussed briefly, and agreed to purchase a new OWL for future broadcasting of District Board meetings.  Shared HVAC Project timeline with Pre-Bid meeting on Oct. 19 and BID scheduled for October 31st.
Secondary Principal Kory Kelchen shared his MS/HS highlights for the month: staff attended PD event on Oct 10th at Denver CSD; work with AEA staff continues on “Portrait of a Graduate” process; Sb/Bsb project is underway and Bryce Rigdon is doing a great job with Strength & Conditioning Program.  New basketball shot clocks have been installed and Dunkerton is hosting 3 rounds of regional VB tournament. President Marquart shared comments on the gym floors–noted Kory Kelchen’s prep work on Sunday for upcoming VB tournament & need for continued maintenance/upkeep. President and Director Liz Downs both commented on the success of the Homecoming week schedule and Pep Rally Community attendance. 

Elementary Principal Patty Foster shared a written report: staff completed great PD work on Oct 5th; Jill Wurzer and I have completed review of student assessments-our elementary students are testing above state averages; hope to create a Preschool Advisory Committee–looking for parents and a Board member to be part of our group.  Mrs. Foster received an email from the DCLC Director to confirm October 14th deadline to move their supplies. The Board President denied their request to keep keys for evening, weekend access to the building. Building access will be granted by appointments scheduled in advance with Admin. Staff or Board Members.

President Kirby Marquart requested update on buildings and grounds: 
District office is still waiting on a concrete bid for the bus barn floor from Miller Construction & Concrete. Board Secretary contacted Steve Miller Construction regarding the bus barn quote–waiting for a return message. Superintendent shared the new Elem HVAC timeline. PreBid meeting will be on October 19th at 1 pm–the opening of the submitted BIDS will be October 31st at 4 pm.  Need to spend the remaining Elem. GO Bond fund balance ASAP! Once project bids are opened, the District can move forward with ordering necessary Elem. HVAC materials and use the remaining GO project funds quickly. AD Kory Kelchen shared a few details with the softball/baseball field project. Field tile installation is nearly complete.
Moving forward with backstop poles-coming in the second week of November; may need to wait with sod placement. Boiler repairs have been made and the system is up and running, ready for the cold weather season. Mr. Kelchen shared an update with potential Athletic weight room project. Discussion included possible shifting weight room location, purchase of some new weight equipment & remodeling existing facilities to accommodate change. Mr. Kelchen has taken some measurements & presented equipment quotes received. Following lengthy discussion, Directors agreed to move forward with more research, seeking options and estimates. Members requested additional research with the cost of adding an addition/remodeling current facilities vs new structure. More discussions to continue at the next November meeting.

BJ Meaney shared Legislative information related to changes with Athletic Eligibility and Open enrolled students.  More details can be found in House File 847.

Superintendent Meaney shared a second reading of IASB recommended Policy Primer updates. Following a review of recommendations, motion made by Downs, second by McIntosh to approve updates as presented.  Motion carried: 5-0.
Motion made by McIntosh, second by Wolfensperger to approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee (SBRC) for the Modified Allowable Growth and Supplemental Aid for the 2021-22 Special Education Program deficit of $197,868.18 or as determined by the IA Dept. of Education following DE audit review.  Motion carried: 5-0.
Motion made by Knebel, second by Wolfensperger to approve the transfer of $3,126.95 from the PPEL Fund to reimburse the Activity Fund for the cost of NEW Safety Equipment–Riddell FB Helmets and the use of PPEL Funds for the purchase of Basketball Hoop Safety Straps at a cost of $3,850.  Motion carried: 5-0.
Following a brief review of the only Snow Removal Services Bid received, motion made by Wolfensperger, second by Downs to approve the Snow Removal Services bid as submitted by Best Powerhouse for FY23 school year. Motion carried: 5-0.

Superintendent Meaney shared District Indicators and Certified Enrollment information with Directors. Open enrolled students into the District have increased, a higher number than OE out students, but with fluctuations during the past year and student graduation, overall FY23 enrollment numbers are down 18 students. Growth in the Dunkerton Community has been slow.

Motion made by McIntosh, second by Downs to approve the resignation of Ms. Stacey Bakken as Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) Advisor for the current FY23 school year effective immediately.  Motion carried: 5-0.
Motion made by McIntosh, second by Knebel to approve as recommended the hiring of Ms. Morgan Kramer as Winter Cheer Advisor for the upcoming 2022-23 Basketball season at Group III: Base-$1,598. Motion carried: 5-0.

President Marquart requested Director input/consideration regarding possible future Bd. meeting time/day changes.  Will discuss more during the Organizational Meeting on November 9th.  
No guests or visitors present. No written comments received. 
Next Board meeting is Wednesday, November 9, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m. 
Motion made by Wolfensperger, second by McIntosh to adjourn at 7:29 pm; “all in favor” by Marquart. Motion carried: 5-0. 
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Kirby Marquart, President 
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Amy Morley, Board Secretary 
* These minutes are unofficial until approved at the next board meeting.