BOYER VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - REGULAR MEETING – FEBRUARY 23, 2026 5:00 P.M. – BOYER VALLEY SOUTH, BOARDROOM CALL TO ORDER: President Benjamin Hansen called the regular meeting of the Boyer Valley Board of Education to order at 5:00 p.m. Members answering roll call were JoEtt Cogdill, Paul Cogdill, Ben Hansen, Elizabeth Heistand, Craig Malone and Kim McAllister. Director Puck was absent. Administrators present: Supt. Jeremy Christiansen and Secretary Terra Sell. Visitors present: List on file in the Business Office. APPROVAL AGENDA/MINUTES: Motion by McAllister, second by Heistand to approve the agenda, with the addition of an associate contract item, and minutes from previous board meetings. Motion carried 6-0. Secretary Sell read the mission statement. OPEN FORUM: None. 3E PARTNERS PRESENTATION: Representatives from 3E Partners provided a presentation on health insurance options for the district, reviewing current trends, potential plan structures, cost projections, and considerations for future decision-making. No formal action was taken. CONSENT AGENDA: A. Motion by Malone, second by Heistand to approve the bills/reports as presented; approve the resignations of Rebekah Gross – TAG Instructor, Mercedes Garcia – BVN Associate, Sarah Cogdill – Kindergarten, Sarah Lantz – Campus Care Associate and Terra Sell – Asst. Softball Coach; and to approve contracts for Denise Heese – Asst. HS Girls Track, Jessica Jepsen – Elementary Teacher, Molly Jensen - .5 Elementary Counselor/.5 CTE Teacher, Mark Guetter – HS Social Studies and Charlene TenEyck – BVN Associate. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Malone, Heistand, J. Cogdill, Hansen and McAllister. Nays: None Abstain: P. Cogdill SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Supt. Christiansen reported there are a few exterior doors that are not securing properly and will need to be replaced. The sound baffles have been installed in the new gymnasium and work extremely well. The old gymnasium/auditorium roof project has gone out for bid with the bid opening set to take place on March 12th at 2:00 p.m. in the boardroom. Letterman’s Creative have provided another round of logos, there will be a couple small revisions yet, but getting nearer to the final product. Summer projects on the horizon include: new carpet in the 2nd grade classrooms, power wash the exterior of the old gym, install a handicapped sidewalk at the football field (with financial help from the Booster Club) and possible additional parking spaces added to the south parking lot at BVS. BVEA submitted their initial proposal for the 2026-2032 school years, based on 190-day contracts a minimum increase of $1,000 per employee for each year, with an additional $250 for BA+15 and $500 for MA degrees. They propose a Salary B schedule study be conducted in good faith, 6 weeks of paid maternity leave, 3 weeks of paid paternity leave, restructuring of sick leave days with a maximum accumulation over 120 days to be paid out at $50/day and pay $60/day for each personal day accumulated over 2 days at the end of the school year. Requested effective date of the agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2032. NEW BUSINESS: A. 3E Partners: Presentation was moved and held prior to the consent agenda. B. Budget Guarantee Resolution: Motion by P. Cogdill, second by McAllister to adopt the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Boyer Valley Community School District, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: P. Cogdill, McAllister, J. Cogdill, Hansen, Heistand, Malone Nays: None C. Set Public Hearing for Property Tax Statement on FY27 Budget: Motion by Heistand, second by P. Cogdill to approve a public hearing on the FY27 proposed property tax notice statement to be held on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:00 p.m. in the Boyer Valley South Boardroom, Dunlap, IA. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Heistand, P. Cogdill, J. Cogdill, Hansen, Malone, McAllister. Nays: None D. Set Public Hearing for the 2026-27 School Calendar: Motion by Heistand, second by P. Cogdill to approve a public hearing on the 2026-27 school calendar to be held on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:05 p.m. in the Boyer Valley South Boardroom, Dunlap, IA. Motion carried 6-0. Ayes: Heistand, P. Cogdill, J. Cogdill, Hansen, Malone, McAllister. Nays: None E. Rubber Mulch Purchase: Motion by Heistand, second by Malone to approve the purchase for rubber mulch at the elementary school from Jelly Bean LLC for $9,520. This will be reimbursed through a grant received from the Dean J. King Foundation. Motion carried 6-0. F. Off-Lease Bus: Motion by P. Cogdill, second by Heistand to approve the purchase of a used, 2024 off-lease bus from Hoglund Bus Company for $80,000. Motion carried 6-0. G. Discussion – Other: None. BOARD POLICY: Supt. Christiansen addressed various updates for the following policies: 202.02, 406.05, 406.06, 407.05, 501.15 and 802.02. These will be brought back next month for the 2nd reading and approval. A motion by McAllister, second by Heistand to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 6-0. With no further business appearing before the board, President Hansen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting. Secretary, Terra Sell President, Benjamin Hansen GENERAL AHLERS LAW FIRM, PURCHASE SRV-BOND REFINANCE, 247.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 758.86 ASSOCIATED FIRE PROTECTION, CONTRACT LABOR, 1,200.00 BOMGAARS SUPPLY, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 359.98 BONSALL T.V. INC., AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIP/REPAIRS, 256.50 CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL, ACTIVITY EXPENSE, 11,190.95 CARROLL CLEANING SUPPLY, CO., CLEANING SUPPLIES, 622.41 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE, 2,458.42 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING, INC, JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, 835.00 CITY OF DOW CITY, WATER/SEWER/GARBAGE, 1,708.93 CITY OF DUNLAP, UTILITY, 585.87 CLARK PEST & TERMITE CONTROL, PUIRCHASED SERVICE, 220.00 CLAYTON RIDGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, TUITION, 5,216.20 COMPTIA INC., INSTRUCTIONAL SOFTWARE, 158.00 CORNHUSKER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS, INC., TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES, 424.00 DBLACK CONSULTING, LLC, 465.00 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, BUS INSPECTION, 600.00 DHS CASHIER 1ST FL., ST. MEDICAID SERVICE, 4,226.95 DOUBLE B TRASH SERVICE, LLC, TRASH REMOVAL, 840.00 DUNLAP LUMBER, MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES, 537.37 EGAN SUPPLY CO., REPAIR PARTS, 940.88 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 1,105.25 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 1,870.71 FAREWAY STORES, GROCERIES, 198.94 FARMERS MUTUAL COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY, INTERNET/LONG DISTANCE, 480.77 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS, TELEPHONE, 312.26 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 11,424.20 HARRISON COUNTY AUDITOR, ELECTION SERVICES, 1,059.80 HARRISON COUNTY TIMES -REPORTER, PUBLICATIONS/SUPPLIES, 176.58 IA HS SPEECH ASSOCIATION, MEMBERSHIP/ENTRY FEES, 204.00 INGRAM, SARAH, CLEANING SERVICES, 1,250.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, L-D/T-1/VIDEO CHARGES, 38.40 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE INFORMATION SERVICES, SUBSCRIPTION, 300.00 JW PEPPER & SON INC., SHEET MUSIC, 267.49 LEWIS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, ENTRY FEE, 180.00 MARK'S PLUMBING PARTS, PLUMBING REPAIRS, 197.40 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 68.91 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY, ELECTRICITY/NATURAL GAS, 8,767.77 NEBRASKA AIR FILTER INC, Supplies, 1,008.29 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC, BUS REPAIRS, 1,134.93 PETTY CASH/AMY KOSKI, REIMBURSEMENT, 114.30 QUILL CORP, OFFICE SUPPLIES, 625.00 RelayHub, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 853.50 RIVER INSIGHTS, TESTING SUPPLIES, 832.50 ROCKIN K SOLUTIONS, LLC, PURCHASED SERVICE, 1,276.43 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC (LATTA), SUPPLIES, 321.47 SIOUX CITY EAST HIGH SCHOOL, 170.00 STEELE, DAN, MILEAGE, 57.97 STORM LAKE COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, 10,819.98 TREVIPAY-WALMART, SUPPLIES, 69.84 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 351.68 WOODBINE COMM SCHOOLS, TUITION/ENTRY FEE, 5,160.40 Fund Total: 84,551.09 MANAGEMENT IOWA SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, DENTAL/LIFE/LTD INS, 34.74 Fund Total: 34.74 Checking Account Total: 84,585.83 SCHOOL NUTRITION AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 197.10 CARROLL CONTROL, PURCHASE SERVICE, 1,454.75 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, SUPPLIES, 13.50 HILAND DAIRY, MILK PRODUCTS, 2,308.91 HOBAR PUBLICATIONS, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPLIES, 141.00 HOBART SALES AND SERVICE, CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES, 822.56 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., FOOD CO-OP, 14,862.63 QUILL CORP, OFFICE SUPPLIES, 26.91 Fund Total: 19,827.36 Checking Account Total: 19,827.36 STUDENT ACTIVITY 4 SEASONS FUND RAISING, FUNDRAISING, 17,450.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 468.26 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL, PURCHASED SERVICE, 5,260.00 BOGATZKE, CRAIG, OFFICIAL, 180.00 CASH/ AMY KOSKI, CHANGE FUNDS, 350.00 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC, TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES, 115.80 COBLE, GLEN, OFFICIAL, 220.00 ETTLEMANS TOWN & COUNTRY LLC, FUEL, 71.46 FARLEY, SHANE, OFFICIAL, 360.00 GAME ONE, 574.68 GILL, TODD, OFFICIAL, 220.00 GILLMORE, LUCAS, OFFICIAL, 140.00 GLS & ASSOC, OFFICIAL, 485.00 GRUDLE, WAYNE, OFFICIAL, 160.00 HEIMAN, CORY, 160.00 HEIMAN, KARL, OFFICIAL, 440.00 HENDERSON, ALAN, OFFICIAL, 180.00 MCCONE FOODS, FUNDRAISER SUPPLIES, 2,427.00 NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION, VO AG SUPPLIES/DUES, 622.00 NHS/NASC/NASSP, SUPPLIES, 385.00 NORTH LINN CSD, 2,500.00 NURSE, JIM, OFFICAL, 160.00 OLERICH, CARTER, 300.00 PEITZMEIER, MIKE, OFFICIAL, 310.00 PORTER, JOSH, 105.00 SADLER, TODD, OFFICIAL, 160.00 SCHABEN, BRYCE, OFFICIAL, 90.00 SPORTS GEAR SWAG, ATHLETIC SUPPLIES, 1,225.00 STALKER SPORTS FLOORS, PURCHASED SERVICE, 99.14 TEAFORD, PAUL, OFFICIAL, 380.00 TURNEY, TRENT, 140.00 VAN NESS, CODY, OFFICIAL, 90.00 WALL, BRIAN, OFFICIAL, 140.00 WALSH, JOHN, SPORTS OFFICIAL, 90.00 WELLS FARGO BANK, TRAVEL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, 397.74 WENDTS POTS & POSIES, SUPPLIES, 95.00 WHITEHILL, KEVIN, 350.00 Fund Total: 36,901.08 Checking Account Total: 36,901.08 LOCAL OPTION TAX ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES, PURCHASED SERVICE, 336.23 Klinks Equipment Rental, 750.00 TOWNSEND VENTURES, LLC, PURUCHASED SERVICE, 3,250.00 Fund Total: 4,336.23 PPEL ACCESS LEASING, PURCHASED SERVICE, 1,745.00 FLOOR IT, 2,640.00 GREEN HILLS AEA, SUPPLIES/SERVICES, 1,050.00 STALKER SPORTS FLOORS, PURCHASED SERVICE, 24,500.00 Fund Total: 29,935.00 Checking Account Total: 34,271.23 HCTR 3-4-26
