Minutes of Special Meeting Board of Directors Missouri Valley Community School District Thursday, February 19, 2026 Call to Order President John Ferris called the meeting to order at 7:31 A.M. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the High School Media Center, 605 Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Roll Call Present: John Ferris, Joanna Barnard, Carrie Watson, and Jessie Dewaele via Zoom Absent: Bridget Myler Also Present: Superintendent Christi Gochenour and Secretary Ashley Anderson APPROVE AGENDA Director Barnard motioned to approve the agenda. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. BOARD GOVERNANCE Approval of 2026-2027 At Risk/Dropout Plan Director Dewaele motioned to approve the 2026-2027 At-Risk/Dropout Prevention Plan as presented in exhibit III-A-1. Approval of Contract Negotiation Director Watson motioned to approve the contract negotiations with BDH Engineering. Director Dewaele seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. HUMAN RESOURCES Issuance of Contracts Director Barnard motioned to approve issuance of contracts to Jake Driver as a Strength and Conditioning Physical Education Teacher, High School Head Football Coach, and Summer Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Director Watson seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, to begin at 6:00 P.M. Director Watson made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Director Dewaele seconded. All Ayes; motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 A.M. Approved: John Ferris, Board President Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary HCTR 2-25-26
