Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community Schools Regular Board Meeting

Mission Statement

In partnership with parents and the community, the SB-L Schools will challenge students to take personal responsibility for their education and to apply their learning to a diverse and changing world.

Attendees

Voting Members

Matt Britton, Board Director

Tammy Matthey, Board Director

Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director

Jeff Wright, President

Absent:  Jason Gehling, Vice President

1.Call to Order

The regular March 2025 meeting of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Board of Education was called to order by President Jeff Wright at 6:00 a.m.    The meeting was held in the Elementary School Art Room.

2.Approval of the Agenda

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

3.Welcome Visitors & Guests

President Wright welcomed the visitors and asked if anyone present wished to address the board.  There were no oral or written comments provided.

4. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings

The minutes of the meetings of February 2025 were reviewed by the board. 

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

5.Approval of the Secretary’s Monthly Reports

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

6.Approval of Current Bills

The current bills were reviewed by the board.  

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Abstain

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

7.Recognition

The following recognitions were given: 

•Mrs. Kuhl and the ProStart Students who competed in the State Championship ProStart Competition in Des Moines on Tuesday.  Both the culinary and management teams competed extremely well, with the management team finishing in second place.

•Ajay Vander Schaaf was named to the first team all-conference and Gavin Ahrendt to the 2nd team boys all-conference basketball team.  

•Trinity Whitefeather was named to the girls basketball 2nd team all-conference.  

•The boys bowling team finished 3rd in the district bowling meet and missed a trip to the state tournament by 30 pins. 

•Noah Bowes and Sam Sipson earned all conference for bowling.  

•Eleven wrestlers qualified for the state individual meet.  That is a school record.  Wrestlers are:  Josh Gray, Ramsey Fergen, Drake Howard, Jayce Curry, Dax Koedam, Ben Walsh, Ayden McRoberts, Logan Dunn, Bo Koedam, Zayvion Ellington, Kaleb Pendergast.

•Bo Koedam and Zayvion Ellington were state champions. Ben Walsh finished 6th, Ayden McRoberts and Jayce Curry finished 7th.  The wrestling team finished 5th as a team. 

•Bo Koedam was nominated and received runner-up for the Dan Gable wrestling award, which is the top wrestling award for the State.  

•Middle School Band Solo contest, Heelan show choir contest and show choir at East this weekend were mentioned.

8.Administrative Reports

a.Dr. Brown

Dr. Brown highlighted some of the ways we are better together.  Middle School has community connections through Skills School, career speakers, health and wellness, raising money for Food for Thought and Embassy Rehab.  The Middle School has District-wide connections through the Turkey Trot, Kindness Rocks, Dr. Suess and an 8th Grade High School visit.   Other District Wide Connections are literacy processes, attendance processes, ISASP preparation and plans for elementary and middle school family collaborations.  Family Connections include the family newsletter, conferences and positivity connections using postcards, student of the month, PBIS celebrations, staff shout-outs and conditions for learning.  

b.Mr. Klingensmith

Mr. Klingensmith gave an overview of high school events.  He provided the enrollment numbers.    Upcoming events include prom, class requisitions, conditions of learning survey, NHS inductions, Kiwanis Top 5% of students, PBIS reward day and also the senior decision day, awards night, last day and graduation.

9.Action Items

a.Resignations

Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:

Gordon, Kathryn - Junior Class Sponsor, pending suitable replacement

Mosier, Melissa - Junior Class Sponsor, pending suitable replacement

Lamoreux, Amy - Kindergarten Teacher (effective end of school year)

Hernandez, Angelica - Primary School Associate (effective immediately)

Aguirre, Alejandra - Primary School Associate (effective end of school year)

Koedam, Clint - Middle School Boys Soccer Coach (effective end of school year)

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

b.New contracts

Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:

Wilson, Courtney - ESL Teacher Step 7 MA+15 $68,008 - FY26

Sweum, Kellen - MS/HS Asst Soccer Coach Step 1 $2,135

Eldridge, Carter - MS/HS Asst Soccer Coach Step 1 $2,135

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

c.Open Enrollment

1.Open Enrollment 2025-2026 GH

Mr. Janzen recommended the 2025-2026 open enrollment for GH be denied due to class size.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

2.Open Enrollment 2025-2026 AB

Mr. Janzen recommended the 2025-2026 open enrollment for AB be denied due to class size.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

3.Open Enrollment 2025-2026 EM

Mr. Janzen recommended the 2025-2026 open enrollment for EM be denied due to class size.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

4.Open Enrollment 2025-2026 KL

Mr. Janzen recommended the 2025-2026 open enrollment for KL be denied due to class size.  A discussion took place and a motion was made to approve the open enrollment for KL as the student previously attended SBL and has siblings that graduated from SBL.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

5.Open Enrollment 2025-2026 LB

Mr. Janzen recommended the 2025-2026 open enrollment for LB be denied due to class size.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

d.Approve 2025-2026 lease for East Campus ag land

Motion to approve the bid by Bousquet Dairy as presented.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

e.Calendar 2025-2026 School Year

Motion to approve the amended 2025-2026 calendar as presented. 

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

f.Approve DCAP - District Career & Academic Plan

Mr. Klingensmith gave a review of the District Career and Academic Plan, which is required by the State.  A school has to have at least 3 of the 6 plans and SBL has 5 of the plans.  Motion to approve the District Career & Academic Plan as presented.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

g.AEA Purchasing Agreement 2025-26

Motion to approve the 28E AEA Cooperative Food Purchasing Agreement for 2025-2026

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

h.Approve changes related to change order #1 for East Campus structures

Motion to approve the changes related to Change Order #1 for East Campus Structures for $75,401.  Changes presented were related to the necessary changes to the press boxes to accommodate future bleachers and the concession stand on the East Campus project.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

i.Approve the resolution to keep application materials for the Director of Student Services position confidential

Motion to approve the resolution to keep application materials for the Director of Student Services position confidential to the extent allowed by law.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

j.Approve curriculum purchase for K-8 math and 6-8 Language Arts

Approve the K-8 Math and 6-8 Language Arts Curriculum as presented.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

k.Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Renewal

Motion to renew participation in the Iowa Local Government Risk Pool for 2025-2026

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

l.Approve Batting Cage Lease with the City of Sergeant Bluff

Motion to approve the Batting Cage Lease with the City of Sergeant Bluff.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

m.Approval of Audit Bid

Three audit bids were received for our annual financial audit.  Motion to approve the low audit bid from Nolte, Corman & Johnson PC - FY2025 $18,000; FY2025 $20,000; FY2027 $22,000.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

n.Annual Policy Review:  #103

Motion to approve the review of Policy 103:  Educational and Operational Planning.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

o.Approve Policy 503.08

Motion to approve policy 503.08: Discipline Policy

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

p.Approve Policy 605.3R1

Motion to waive a 2nd reading and approve policy 605.3R1: Objections to Instructional Materials Regulation as presented.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

q.Approve continued shared social worker

Motion to approve the continued sharing of a social worker with area districts and the AEA.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

10.Superintendent Report

a.Date for 1st Public Hearing of FY2026 Budget

The legislature changed the process in 2024 to two public hearings.   The board set the date for the 1st public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget on March 27 at 5pm in the elementary art room.  

The second hearing will be at our regular meeting on April 3. 

b.Facility Update

Superintendent Janzen provided an update on the East Campus project.  Weather permitting, work will resume the first week of March.  Delivery of the dirt to the project may resume beginning the week of March 10.  Site drawings have been posted to the district website.

c.2025-2026 staffing update

Mr. Janzen provided a staffing update for next school year.

11.Adjourn

Adjourn at 7:59 a.m.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

Board President

Board Secretary