Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Regular Board Meeting
04/03/2025 - 06:00 AM
201 Port Neal Road, Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
Elementary (3-5) School Art Room
MEETING MINUTES
Mission Statement
In partnership with parents and the community, the SB-L Schools will challenge students to take Attendees
personal responsibility for their education and to apply their learning to a diverse and changing world.
Voting Members
Matt Britton, Board Director
Tammy Matthey, Board Director
Li lyan Rodriguez, Board Director
Jeff Wright, President
Jason Gehling, Vice President
1. Call to Order
The regular April 2025 meeting of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Board of Education was ca led 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:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
3. Welcome Visitors & Guests
President Wright welcomed the visitors and asked if anyone present wished to address the board.
No oral or written comments were given.
4. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Public comment on Budget Year Statement that the public received from Woodbury County- as required by Iowa Code 24.2A. Mr. Janzen presented the budget. No oral or written comments were given.
5. Approve Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
Motion to approve the 2026 budget as presented.
Motion made by:
Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
6. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings
The minutes of the meetings of March 2025 were reviewed by the board.
Motion made by:
Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
7. Approval of the Secretary’s Monthly Reports
Motion made by:
Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
8. Approval of Current Bills
The current bills were reviewed by the board.
Motion made by:
Matt Britton
Motion seconded by:
Voting:
Matt Britton - Yes
Li lyan Rodriguez
Tammy Matthey - Abstain
Li lyan Rodriguez - Yes
Jeff Wright - Yes
Jason Gehling - Yes
9. Recognition
The fo lowing recognitions were given:
Congratulations to Mrs. Kuhl and her Pro Start Students who competed in the State FCCLA competition. This was SBLs first time attending & competing at the conference. The students shared they had the best time and enjoyed networking, competing, attending breakout sessions and were
able to assist with other competitions. We competed in Pride of Iowa (Ava Hannemann), Entrepreneurship (Brooklyn Robinson, Andrew Lincoln and Jack Schoenfelder) and culinary arts (Dylan Swearingen).
Entrepreneurship was selected to represent Iowa as the finalist at the National FCCLA in Orlando, FL this July!
Culinary Arts was also selected to represent Iowa as the finalist at Nationals!
Wrestling: Bo Koedam, Zayvion E lington, Ayden McRoberts were named to the Sioux City Journal a l area wrestling 1st team. Ben Walsh was named to the second team.
Congratulation to the SBL Middle School Show Choir for their awards this year:
Heelan - Outstanding Performer - Quincy Timmons
Westwood - 4th Place; Hinton - 1st Place MS Division; Hinton - Outstanding Performer Avery Apel
Congratulation to the SBL High School Show Choir who brought home 3 trophies this year:
Heelan - 2nd, Emmetsburg - 2nd, Hinton - 1st
Congratulations to the SBL Band and Choir State Solo/Ensemble groups on March 29th Division 1 Superior Rating:
Izzy Brodersen - Vocal Solo; Kara Andersen - Vocal Solo; Kara Andersen - Flute Solo; Brooklyn Ocker - Vocal Solo
Women's Ensemble : Izzy Brodersen, Kara Anderseen, Brooklyn Ocker, Abby Andersen, E la Ter Wee, Kayden Thompson,
Clarinet Duet: Al Moyle & Noah Nicodemus; Zenita Philip - Piano Solo - Perfect Score; Clint Heger - Euphonium Solo
Division II Outstanding Rating:
Ella Ter Wee - Vocal Solo; Al Moyle - Vocal Solo; Moah Nicodemus - Vocal Solo
Men's Ensemble: Karson Gibson, Ethan Hilts, Clayton Arnburg, Bradley Hoffman, Avery Price, Noah Nicodemus
Clint Heger - Trombone Solo; Zenita Philip - Flute Solo; Kaydance Rasmussen - Clarinet Solo; Emma Cappetta - Percussion Solo; Sydney Pope - Flute Solo; Ene lavea Swanger
Trombone Solo; Anna Pry - Tenor sax Solo; Zack Kloostra - Tuba Solo
Congratulations to the folowing singers who participated in the NWICDA Honor Choir on March 10:
Izzy Brodersen, Abby Andersen, Brooklyn Ocker, Kara Andersen, Noah Nicodemus, Madden Speck, Ethan Hilts, Karson Gibson
Middle School Band Solo / Sma l Group Clinic on Feb 27th at SBL. Many students participated and received high ratings.
Congratulations to Miss Struck and the 2nd and 3rd graders for their wonderful performances at their concerts back on February 28th & March 14th. 1st graders will perform on April 11th.
10. Administrative Reports
a. Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Konopasek
Mrs. Adams provided pre-registration numbers for the Primary School for next school year. Mrs. Konoposek provided enro lment numbers, and discussed the ISASP testing, Spring assessments, K-5th Summer, Camp. She provided upcoming events including staff evaluations and IPDP's.
11. Action Items
a. Resignations
Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:
Putnam, Keagan - Middle School Asst Boys Soccer Coach - end of FY25
Aman, Ryan - 8th Grade Asst Girls Basketba l Coach
Beavers, Abbie - 8th Grade Head Girls Basketba l Coach
Carlson, Karli - Elementary School Associate effective 4/8/25
Motion made by:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by:
Tammy Matthey
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
b. New contracts
Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:
Spieler, Heather - High School Cook Level 4 $16.45
Schaben, Alicia - Middle School Special Ed Teacher Step 10 MA $72,694
Eyers, Amanda - 6th Grade Math Teacher BA Step 5 $56,867
Albert, Alissah - Director of Student Services $100,000
Edwards, Carrie - 3rd Grade MA Step 8 $68,707
McHugh, Hilary - Middle School Head Girls Soccer Coach Step 4 $2,264. Additional stipend - no asst coach-$1,000.00
Roos, Colby - High School Asst Football Coach Step 1 $2,947
Heck, Joni Renee - Primary School Cook Level 4 $16.45
Hensley, Heather - Middle School Head Boys Track Coach Step 1 $2,007
Tefler, Bess - Co Dance Coach Step 2 $4057
Baker, Erin - Co Dance Coach $450
Motion made by:
Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
c. Approve Worlds of Fun Band Trip
The High School Band is going to Worlds of Fun on May 10th.
Motion made by:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
d. 2025-2026 Staffing
Motion to approve two additional teaching positions for K-5.
Motion made by:
Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. New Contract for Additional Teacher Hire
Motion to approve the new contract for Sydney Marlow BA Step 0 $48,234 as an additional teacher in K-5.
Motion made by:
Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
e. Approve Budget Adjustment (Guarantee) Resolution
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON community school district, will levy property taxes for fiscal year 2025-2026 for the regular program budget adjustment as a lowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
Motion made by:
Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by:
Jason Gehling
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
f. Special Education Service Delivery Plan
Motion to approve the Special Education Service Delivery Plan.
Motion made by:
Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by:
Voting:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Unanimously Approved
g. Milk Bids for FY2026
Mr. Janzen provided the only milk bid received from Prairie Farms, which is our current vendor.
Motion to approve Prairie Farms for the FY26 Milk Bid.
Motion made by:
Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by:
Voting:
Matt Britton
Unanimously Approved
h. Bread Bids for FY2026
Two bread bids were received for FY2026. Pan-O-Gold, which is our current vendor, has the lowest bid. Recommendation to approve Pan-O-Gold for the FY2026 Bread Bid.
Motion made by:
Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
i. Flooring Bids
Motion to approve the low flooring bids from Curry Floor bids as presented.
Motion made by:
Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by:
Matt Britton
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
j. Approve sound system for East Campus Project
Motion to approve the sound system bid with Mid States as presented.
Motion made by:
Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
k. Open Enrollments
1. Open Enrollment EC
Motion to approve the open enrollment for EC.
Motion made by:
Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
12. Superintendent Report
a. Graduation
Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, May 18th. We are planning to have the ceremony outside as it has been for the last several years. A contingency plan is in place in case of severe weather.
b. Bus Inspections
Mr. Janzen presented information from the annual bus inspection.
c. Facility Update
Mr. Janzen shared updates on the progress of the East Campus.
Floors for the dugouts and bullpens are poured
The backstop is poured
Poles for the netting are in place
13. Adjourn
Adjourn at 7:52 a.m.
Motion made by:
Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by:
Voting:
Li lyan Rodriguez
Unanimously Approved
Board President
Board Secretary
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Apr. 10, 2025. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#041025-00067)
