Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 07/13/2026 06:00 PM Missouri Valley Middle School/High School Media Center 605 E Lincoln Highway Missouri Valley, IA 51555 MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members John Ferris, President Carrie Watson, Vice President Joanna Barnard, Board Director Jessie Dewaele, Board Director Bridget Myler, Board Director Non-Voting Members Ashley Anderson, Board Secretary Christi Gochenour, Superintendent I. Call Meeting to Order / Determination of Quorum President John Ferris called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the High School Media Center, 605 East Lincoln Highway, Missouri Valley, Iowa.I move to approve the agenda as presented. II. Approve Agenda Motioned to approve the agenda. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved III. Recognition and Communication IV. Consent Agenda Motioned to approve the consent agenda; to include June 15, 2026 regular board meeting and the June 30, 2026 special board meeting minutes, the June financial reports and the board bills as presented with additional pages. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved A. Minutes B. Financial Reports C. Accounts Payable V. Administration Reports Director Tiffey presented on updates to the summer project progress and purple wave auction. VI. Board Governance A. Approval of Fundraisers No action B. Approval of Bid 1. Copier Bids Motioned to approve the copier lease with Eakes with Options 1, 2 & 3. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Fuel Bid Motioned to approve the fuel bid from Agriland. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approval of Resolution 1. Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Motioned to approve the Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate Motioned to approve the Tax Exemption Certificate form be approved and on file. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate Motioned the Approval of the form Continuing Disclosure Certificate be approved and placed on file. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 4. Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds. Motioned to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue and Refunding Bonds and its adoption. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved D. Approval of Board Policy No Motion E. Approval of Handbooks 1. High School Student Handbook Motioned to approve the changes to the 2026-2027 High School Student Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Activity Handbook Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Activity Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. Alternative Center for Education (ACE) Handbook Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 handbook for the Alternative Center for Education (ACE) program. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 4. Middle School Student Handbook Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Middle School Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 5. Employee Handbook Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved 6. Elementary Mentoring Handbook Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Elementary Mentoring Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 7. Middle and High School Mentoring Handbook Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Middle School and High School Mentoring Handbook as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved F. Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the Infinite Campus Support Agreement with Grant Wood Area Education Agency. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved G. Approval of Agreement Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 Consortium Agreement with APEX within the Council Blufs Community School District. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved H. Approve of Agreement 1. Transportation Director - Lewis Central Motioned to approve the Transportation Director Operational Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central Community School District for the 2026-2027 school year. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Human Resources Director - Tri Center Motioned to approve the operational sharing agreement for a Human Resources Director with Tri Center Community School District. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. Assistant School Business Official - Tri Center Motioned to approve the operational sharing agreement for a Assistant School Business Official with Tri Center Community School District. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Vote Not Recorded: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Jessie Dewaele, Bridget Myler I. Approval of Fees Motioned to approve the 2026-2027 student fees as discussed. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved J. District Appointments 1. Board Treasurer - Ashley Anderson Motioned to approve Ashley Anderson as the Missouri Valley Community School District Board Treasurer. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved 2. Administrative/School Board Attorney Motioned to approve Ahlers Cooney as the primary attorney and F3 Law Firm as the secondary attorney for the Missouri Valley Community School District's Administrative/School Board. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Jessie Dewaele Voting results: Unanimously Approved 3. Level 1 Investigator Motioned to approve Stephanie Boden as the 6-12 grade and Ally Epperly as the PK-5 grade Level I investigator. Motioned: Joanna Barnard Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 4. Level II Investigator Motioned to approve the Missouri Valley Police Department as the District Level II Investigator. Motioned: Jessie Dewaele Seconded: Bridget Myler Voting results: Unanimously Approved 5. Harrison County Times News as Official Publication Motioned to approve the Harrison County Times News as the Official Publication for the Missouri Valley Community School District. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Unanimously Approved VII. Exempt Session Motioned to enter into Exempt Session at 7:36PM Motioned to exit into Exempt Session at 8:06PM Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved VIII. Human Resources (Additionals as Received) A. Approval of Resignations Motioned to approve the resignations of Derek Hansen as High School Head Baseball Coach, Brady Wright and Kadin Bonham as High School Assistant Baseball Coaches, and Lauren Stueve as High School Assistant Volleyball Coach. Motioned: Bridget Myler Seconded: Carrie Watson Voting results: Yes: John Ferris, Carrie Watson, Joanna Barnard, Bridget Myler Not Present: Jessie Dewaele B. Issuance of Contracts Motioned to approve the issuance of contracts to Taylor West, Baily Campin, and Reahgan Johnson as High School Assistant Volleyball Coaches; Jessica Norman as High School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach and Phoebe Hornbeck as High School Assistant Girls Basketball and Jr High Girls Basketball Coach; Andrew Stevenson and Cody Tyson as High School Assistant Football Coaches, and Nolan Birdsall as High School Assistant Football Coach Pending coaching authorization. Motioned: Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved C. Approval of Volunteers No motion IX. Superintendent Report Superintendent's goal review. X. Adjournment Motioned to adjourn 8:37PM. The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, to begin at 6:00 P.M. Motioned:Carrie Watson Seconded: Joanna Barnard Voting results: Unanimously Approved OPERATING FUND AHLERS & COONEY, P.C., LEGAL SERVICES, 154.00 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 5,166.24 BILL'S WATER CONDITIONING, WATER, 185.40 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 2,066.60 BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY, TUITION - UNIVERSITY, 930.00 CAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLEMENT TUITION, 17,497.30 CARDMEMBER SERVICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 0.00 CENTRALREACH LLC, 1,284.00 CEV MULTIMEDIA, LLC, 1,575.00 COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMT OR SPED TUITION, 20,040.00 COUNTRY HARDWARE & SUPPLY, HARDWARE STORE, 9.96 DESOTO BEND MINI MART, FUEL PURCHASE, 1,906.48 DISCOVERY EDUCATION, INC, CLASSROOM SUPPLIES, 11,147.42 DONOVAN GROUP I, 2,750.00 eBOARDsolutions, Inc, 5,500.00 FACILITY CLEANING SERVICES LLC, 24,896.97 FLIPPEN GROUP, LLC, THE, STAFF REGISTRATION FEES, 14,997.51 GAGGLE.NET, INC., STUDENT EMAIL SERVICE, 7,296.25 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 6,093.32 HAL LEONARD CORPORATION, MUSIC SUPPLIES, 299.00 HARLAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRI, SCHOOL, 40,175.07 HARRISON COUNTY LANDFILL, LANDFILL, 26.40 HEALTH EQUITY/WAGE WORKS, FLEX SPENDING, 198.61 IOWA ASSN OF SCHOOL BOARDS, MEMBERSHIP DUES, 3,951.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, MEDICAID CLAIM/REIMBURSEMENT TO DHS, 10,808.34 IOWA SCHOOL FINANCE & INFORMATION SERVICES, REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP DUES, 1,380.62 IOWA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, TUITION, 29,488.97 JAMF SOFTWARE, LLC, SOFTWARE LICENSE, 2,560.00 JOHNSON CONTROLS FIRE PROTECTION LP, FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE, 1,818.21 JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, HARDWARE SUPPLIES, 51.13 LEWIS CENTRAL COMM. SCHOOLS, OPEN ENROLLMENT FEES, 4,645.52 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 2,000.38 MENARDS - COUNCIL BLUFFS, LUMBERYARD, 220.20 MID-AMERICA COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS TRUST INC, 262.50 MO VALLEY TIRES LLC, TIRE REPAIR, 325.00 PIPER SANDLER, FINANCIAL ADVISORY FEES, 2,000.00 ROCKET ALUMNI SOLUTIONS, INC, 3,232.79 RURAL SCHOOL ADVOCATES OF IOWA, RSAI MEMBERSHIP, 750.00 SAI, CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS, 2,258.00 SECURLY, INC, SOFTWARE, 1,540.00 SHERWIN WILLIAMS, PAINT & SUPPLIES, 624.90 SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC., ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE TRAINING, 8,150.00 STAPLES CONTRACT & COMMERCIAL LLC, SUPPLIES, 138.21 TRI-CENTER COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLL.TUITION, 27,746.57 VERIZON BUSINESS, 710.80 WILLIAM & MACGILL, TEACHING SUPPLIES, 69.03 Fund Number, 268,927.70 MANAGEMENT FUND HOFFMAN AGENCY, THE, INSURANCE PREMIUMS - PROPERTY, 271,195.89 IOWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT RISK POOL COMMISSION, INSURANCE, 40,110.48 STORM PROTECTION FUND, 30,777.00 SU INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURANCE - EQUIP BREAKDOWN, 9,800.25 Fund Number, 351,883.62 SALES TAX BONDS 2026 FACTSET RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC., PURCHASED SERVICES, 1,027.00 PIPER SANDLER, FINANCIAL ADVISORY FEES, 2,000.00 STANDARD & POOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, PURCHASED SERVICES, 22,600.00 Fund Number, 25,627.00 CAP. PROJECTS/LOCAL OPTION TAX BDH ENGINEERING LLC, 26,460.00 BRIGHTLY SOFTWARE, INC, TRIP DIRECT SOFTWARE, 2,573.12 ENERGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA SCHOOLS, TRAINING CENTER, 500.00 INFINITE CAMPUS, PURCHASED COMPUTERS, 17,448.10 Fund Number, 46,981.22 PHYSICAL PLANT & EQUIPMENT COUNCIL BLUFFS COMM. SCHOOL DISTRICT, OPEN ENROLLMT OR SPED TUITION, 3,217.44 GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, SPED TUITION/TRANSPORTATION, 158.19 LIGHTBOX SYSTEMS, PURCHASED SERVICES, 32,604.10 Fund Number, 35,979.73 DEBT SERVICE FUND UMB BANK, N.A., BONDS PRINCIPAL/INTEREST/FEES, 2,022,952.17 Fund Number, 2,022,952.17 EXTENDED CARE FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 53.25 Fund Number, 53.25 Checking Account ID, 2,752,404.69 STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC, SUPPLIES, 16.24 AVERY BROTHERS SIGN COMPANY, SIGN COMPANY, 264.00 BMO HARRIS, SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASES, 1,309.01 BSN SPORTS, ATHLETIC SUPPLY COMPANY, 1,210.00 BUFFUM, JOCELYN, 75.00 CIHACEK, KAMDYN, TICKET TAKER, 100.00 COBLE, GLEN, OFFICIALS, 185.00 DOYLE, JIM, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 185.00 FOODLAND, FOOD PURCHASES & SUPPLIES, 40.84 INNOVATIVE DOCUMENT IMAGING LLC, 877.50 IOWA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOCIATION, DUES / ENTRY FEES, 180.00 MAR, KEVIN, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 195.00 MIDWEST TROPHY & AWARDS, PLAQUES & TROPHIES, 22.00 MUSFELDT, JACOB, 155.00 NICKLAUS, TROY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 185.00 TREYNOR COMMUNITY SCHOOL DIST, WIC QUIZ BOWL REGISTRATION FEE, 450.00 WAX, GARY, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 185.00 WENDT, HANNAH, 60.00 WOHLERS, KEITH, ATHLETIC OFFICIAL, 195.00 Fund Number, 5,889.59 Checking Account ID, 5,889.59 Grand Total: 2,758,294.28 HCTR 7-29-26
