Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District
SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Regular Board Meeting
08/13/2026 - 06:00 AM
Parking Lot A, Door 8, Room 2
AGENDA
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.
1. Call to Order
The regular August 2026 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 at the Northwest AEA, in Room 2.
2. Approval of the Agenda
3. Welcome Visitors & Guests
President Wright welcomed the visitors and asked if anyone present wished to address the board.
4. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings
The minutes of the meetings from June and July 2026 were reviewed by the board.
5. Approval of Current Bills
The current bills were reviewed by the board.
6. Hearing Regarding conveyance of pipeline easement and temporary work space permit, pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 279.8 and 297.22
a. Approve Easement at the East Campus with Northern Natural Gas Company
Motion to approve the resolution for the easement with Northern Natural Gas Company as presented.
Superintendent Janzen noted that the district has an easement at the East Campus with the Northern Natural Gas Company at the East Campus site. The company will be replacing the existing pipeline and moving it 25 feet to the east. This work may begin as early as August. As part of the easement, they will reimburse for any damages to property or crop.
7. Recognition
8. Action Items
a. Resignations
Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:
• Melody Gilmore - Elemenary School Associate.
• Tiara Stevenson - Primary School Daycare Associate.
• Enesa Ikanovic - Primary School Kitchen.
• David Matthey - High School Tennis Coach.
• Jessica Hanner - Primary School Assosicate
b. New contracts
Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:
• Alisa Schaben - 8th grade assistant Volleyball coach. Step 1 $1,628.
• Cole Conlon - High school assistant Football coach. Step 1 $3,035
• Ali Ford - Middle School Associate - Level 6 $18.05
• Claire Erwin - Middle School Paraprofessional, Level LLongevity $19.81
• Michelle Ball - 8th grade Head Volleyball Coach Step 6 $2,507.
• Brandi Crist - Middle School Secretary. Pay Level 10 $19.55.
• Austin Freiberg - High School assistant girls Basketball coach. Step 1 $3,035.
• Larissa Krogh - High School assistant girls Basketball coach. Step 1 $3,035.
• Abbey Halterman - Kitchen in Primary School. Level 5 $17.65.
• Mia Hiber - Primary School Daycare Level 4 $17.00
c. Legislative Priorities
Motion to approve the Legislative Priorities for 2027.
d. Board Goals
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 board goals as presented.
e. Substitute Teacher, Substitute Associate and Student Rate
f. Approve District Advisory Committee Minutes
Motion to approve the District Advisory Committee minutes from May, 2026.
g. Transfer of State AEA Special Education Funding- Amended
The change is to bill quarterly, rather than monthly, consistent with the state aid payment schedule of the Department of Management.
h. NWAEA Lease Agreement for Girls Wrestling Area
Motion to approve the lease agreement for girls' wrestling with the Northwest AEA.
Approve 2026-2027 shared maintenance contract with the NWAEA
Motion to approve the shared mainteance contract with the NWAEA for 2026-2027 as presented.
j. 2nd Policy Readings
Action will be taken at the regular August meeting.
1. 201, 202.02, 203, 206.03, 206.04, 210.05, 401.01, 406.05, 406.06
2. 407.05, 409.02, 501.15, 502.03, 503.01, 507.02, 507.02 El &E2, 603.01
3. 603.03, 603.06, 604.01, 604.03, 604.03R1, 605.04, 605.04E1, 607.01, 901
4. 701.03, 704.02, 704.02R1, 708, 710R1, 710E1 & E2, 712, 713
5. 701.02, 704.03, 705.01, 705.01 RI & R2, 705.04, 705.05, 706.04, 707.01
k. 2nd Reading Policy 503.11, 503.11R1 & 503.11R2
1 1st Policy Reading Series 100, 414.01R2, 503.05, 505.06, 804.06R1
Superintendent Janzen presented the 1st readings for the review of policy series 100 in addition to 505.06 and 804.06R1. No action was taken as it was the first reading.
m. Approve fire science academy agreements with Lawton-Bronson and Westwood for 2026-2027 Motion to approve the fire science academy agreements as presented.
n. Approve purchase of storage containers
Approve purchase of storage containers as presented.
9. Superintendent Report
a. District tax rate history & comparison
b. Tax impact of November bond issue for a new primary building
c. Summer Projects Update
Mr. Janzen provided a summer projects update.
d. Sergeant Bluff Police Department Presentation regarding Flock Cameras - 7AM
e. Adjourn
Adjourn at
SERGEANT BLUFF-LUTON
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Regular Board Meeting
08/13/2026 - 06:00 AM
Parking Lot A, Door 8, Room 2
MEETING MINUTES
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.
Attendance
Tammy Matthey, Board Director
Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director
Jeff Wright, President
Chris Barondeau, Board Director - Attended via teleconference Jason Gehling, Vice President
1. Call to Order
The regular August 2026 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 at the Northwest AEA, in Room 2.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
3. Welcome Visitors & Guests
President Wright welcomed the visitors and asked if anyone present wished to address the board.
4. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings
The minutes of the meetings from June and July 2026 were reviewed by the board.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
5. Approval of Current Bills
The current bills were reviewed by the board.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
6. Hearing Regarding conveyance of pipeline easement and temporary work space permit, pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 279.8 and 297.22
Voting results:
Vote Not Recorded: Tammy Matthey
Vote Not Recorded: Lillyan Rodriguez
Vote Not Recorded: Jeff Wright
Vote Not Recorded: Chris Barondeau
Absent: Jason Gehling
a. Approve Easement at the East Campus with Northern Natural Gas Company
Motion to approve the resolution for the easement with Northern Natural Gas Company as presented.
Superintendent Janzen noted that the district has an easement at the East Campus with the Northern Natural Gas Company at the East Campus site. The company will be replacing the existing pipeline and moving it 25 feet to the east. This work may begin as early as August. As part of the easement, they will reimburse for any damages to property or crop.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
7. Recognition
Brad McCauley recognize the High School Custodial Staff for rearranging the summer cleaning schedule to accommodate the Reach Theater group, who put on a 3-night production of High School Musical.
Jeff Wright recognized David Matthey for starting the tennis program; he will be missed.
8. Action Items
a. Resignations
Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:
• Melody Gilmore - Elemenary School Associate.
• Tiara Stevenson - Primary School Daycare Associate.
• Enesa Ikanovic - Primary School Kitchen.
• David Matthey - High School Tennis Coach.
• Jessica Hanner - Primary School Assosicate
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. New contracts
Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:
• Alisa Schaben - 8th grade assistant Volleyball coach. Step 1 $1,628.
• Cole Conlon - High school assistant Football coach. Step 1 $3,035
• Ali Ford - Middle School Associate - Level 6 $18.05
• Claire Erwin - Middle School Paraprofessional, Level L $19.81
• Michelle Ball - 8th grade Head Volleyball Coach Step 6 $2,507.
• Brandi Crist - Middle School Secretary. Pay Level 10 $19.55.
• Austin Freiberg - High School assistant girls Basketball coach. Step 1 $3,035.
• Larissa Krogh - High School assistant girls Basketball coach. Step 1 $3,035.
• Tina Hanson - Middle School Associate. Level 4 Pay $17.65.
• Abbey Halterman - Kitchen in Primary School. Level 5 $17.65.
• Mia Hiber - Primary School Daycare Level 4 $17.00
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
c. Legislative Priorities
Motion to approve the Legislative Priorities for 2027.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
d. Board Goals
Motion to approve the 2026-2027 board goals as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
e. Substitute Teacher, Substitute Associate and Student Rate
The FY26-27 Substitute Teacher, Associate and Student Rate were presented to the Board.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results:
Yes: Tammy Matthey
Yes: Lillyan Rodriguez
Abstain: Jeff Wright Yes: Chris Barondeau
Yes: Jason Gehling
f. Approve District Advisory Committee Minutes
Motion to approve the District Advisory Committee minutes from May, 2026.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
g. Transfer of State AEA Special Education Funding- Amended
The change is to bill quarterly, rather than monthly, consistent with the state aid payment schedule of the Department of Management.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
h. NWAEA Lease Agreement for Girls Wrestling Area
Motion to approve the lease agreement for girls' wrestling with the Northwest AEA.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
i. Approve 2026-2027 shared maintenance contract with the NWAEA
Motion to approve the shared mainteance contract with the NWAEA for 2026-2027 as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
j. 2nd Policy Readings
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results:
Yes: Tammy Matthey
Yes: Lillyan Rodriguez
Yes: Jeff Wright
Yes: Chris Barondeau
Absent: Jason Gehling
1. 201, 202.02, 203, 206.03, 206.04, 210.05, 401.01, 406.05, 406.06 Motion to approve policy.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
2. 407.05, 409.02, 501.15, 502.03, 503.01, 507.02, 507.02 El &E2, 603.01
Motion to approve policy.
Dave and Jill met with the Siouxland Health VAPE Coordinator. They have a few recommendations to update 502.07 and 503.5 board policy.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
3. 603.03, 603.06, 604.01, 604.03, 604.03R1, 605.04, 605.04E1, 607.01, 901
Motion to approve policy.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
4. 701.03, 704.02, 704.02R1, 708, 710R1, 710E1 & E2, 712, 713 Motion to approve policy.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
5. 701.02, 704.03, 705.01, 705.01 RI & R2, 705.04, 705.05, 706.04, 707.01 Motion to approve policy.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
k. 2nd Reading Policy 503.11, 503.11R1 & 503.11R2
The board motioned to approve the 2nd reading policy 503.11, 503.1 IRI and 503.11R2.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
l. 1st Policy Reading Series 100, 414.01R2, 503.05, 505.06, 804.06R1
Superintendent Janzen presented the 1st readings for the review of policy series 100 in addition to 505.06 and 804.06R1. No action was taken as it was the first reading.
m. Approve fire science academy agreements with Lawton-Bronson and Westwood for 2026-2027 Motion to approve the fire science academy agreements as presented.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
n. Approve purchase of storage containers
The board tabled this item until August 20, 2026.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
9. Superintendent Report
a. District tax rate history & comparison
Mr. Janzen provided the board the district tax rate history.
b. Tax impact of November bond issue for a new primary building
The superintendent provided the board with a document on district property tax rate.
c. Summer Projects Update
Mr. Janzen provided a summer projects update.
d. Sergeant Bluff Police Department Presentation regarding Flock Cameras - 7AM
Sergeant Bluff Police Officers and a flock representative will give a brief presentation on the camera system to the school board and how it could be integrated with the school camera system to increase safety inside the building.
e. Adjourn
Adjourn at 8:10 A.M.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
Board President
Board Secretary
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#090326-00486)
