Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District
Regular Board Meeting
06/04/2026 - 06:00 AM
Northwest AEA Building
5800 Discovery Blvd,
Sioux City, Iowa 51111
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
Voting Members
Tammy Matthey, Board Director
Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director
Jeff Wright, President
Jason Gehling, Vice President
Chris Barondeau - Absent
1. Call to Order
The regular June 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 in the AEA Building, Room 2.
2. Approval of the Agenda
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
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 May 2026 were reviewed by the board.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
5. Approval of the Secretary’s Monthly Reports
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
6. Approval of Current Bills
The current bills were reviewed by the board.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results:
Abstain: Tammy Matthey
Yes: Lillyan Rodriguez
Yes: Jeff Wright
Yes: Jason Gehling
7. Recognition
The following recognitions were given:
Recognize our boys track team for their conference championship and the girls track team on their runner-up finish.
Recognize our track athletes that qualified for state: Olivia Colfack, Madi Kvidera, Zach Beach, Hunter Guthmiller, Beckett Verros, Justin Ehlers, Hunter Pearson, Blake Harsma, Xavier Jones, Emmet Kneifl, Andrew Lincoln, Gavin Warren, Joey Hardy, Daniel Delarosa, Hudson TerWee, Ryan Husen
The 4X100 Relay - Beckett Verros, Justin Ehlers, Gavin Warren, & Joey Hardy set a new school record. Olivia Colfack set new school records in the Shotput & Discus. Hunter Guthmiller set a new school record in the Discus. Beckett Verros set a new school record in the 100m dash.
Recognize the boys tennis team on their conference championship. Tyler Grote was the individual singles conference champion and Joe Wright & Brayton Ouellette were the doubles runner-up.
Recognize our tennis individual and doubles teams that qualified for state: Tyler Grote, Joe Wright, and Brayton Ouellette. Joe Wright & Brayton Ouellette finished third. Tyler Grote finished 4th in singles.
Recognize our boys tennis team finishing 3rd at the state meet. Team members: Tyler Grote, Joe Wright, Brayton Ouellette, Carter Gehling, Ayden Dathier, Dylan Janzen, Easton
Boettcher, Kyler Hansen Recognize Miss Stuck and the Kindergarten class for their great performance on May 8th.
The Concert focused on letters and their sounds.
Recognize all the students and staff members who helped with the Band and Choir end of the year concerts. Principals Konoposek, Brown, and Klingensmith helped to coordinate
schedules to get students to the Elementary School for rehearsals. Mr. Golden, Mr. Bos, and Mr. Tonga helped to get equipment moved to and from other buildings. Mr. TerWee was displaced for a whole week and moved the students to the commons. Mr. Saroka, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Hansen, and Mr. Eggerling put a lot of time and effort into putting on these shows. Students did a great job showcasing their talent.
Recognize the high school choir for representing our community well on their trip to Kansas City. Thanks to the Chaperones and Drivers for all their help in managing 75 students on
an overnight trip.
Recognize our retirees Kelly Adams, Katie Bak, Shane Steele, Bob Hayes and Kathy Nissen for their dedication and years of service.
8. Action Items
a. Resignations
Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:
Heather Spieler - Full time kitchen
Putnam, Keagan - Asst High School Wrestling Coach
Kopf, Aleena - High School Associate
Tiffany Perron - TAP Coordinator
Deana Bottei - Middle School Secretary
Beth Gengler - Primary School Associate
Garrit Shanle - High School Science Teacher and High School Football Coach
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Contracts
Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented.
Young, Richard - Contracted bus driver Level 5 $17.80 hourly
Aragon, Seremonie - Primary School kitchen Level 6 $17.85 hourly
Jessica Paulsen - Elementary School kitchen Level 5 $17.65 hourly
Hannah Doll - Middle School kitchen Level 5 $17.65 hourly
Alissa Hernandez - Custodian Primary School Level 4 $18.05 hourly
Katie Struck - Assistant Play Director - Step 1 $2,068
Blosch, Shyleigh - Primary School BA Step 0 $49,814
Elizabeth Black-Wilder - High School Kitchen Level 6 $17.85 hourly
Dawn Hamman - Curriculum Secretary $49,225
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
c. YMCA Lease Agreement -2026-2027
Motion to approve the lease of primary school facilities for before and after school care and summer programming to the YMCA of Sioux City.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
d. Maintenance Stipend
Motion to approve maintenance stipend for John Lendt.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
e. Classified Handbook
Motion to approve the Classified (non-certified) Handbook as presented and to include:
Personal Leave will change from 2 days to 3 days to mirror the teacher's contract for next year.
Employees will be allowed to carry over 2 days to the next year — previously employees were allowed to carry over 1 day.
Employees who work a minimum of 1680 hours per year, or are scheduled to work 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week for a minimum of 210 days per year and have worked 10+ years for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD shall receive one additional personal day.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
f. Music program equipment purchase - Summer 2025
Approve music equipment purchase as presented.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
g. Office Lease with Northwest AEA
No action was taken as the lease agreement automatically rolls forward.
h. 26-27 NW AEA Service Delivery Agreement Amended
Motion to approve the amended 26-27 NW AEA Service Delivery Agreement. The cost for the Shared Social Worker decreased from $32,148 to $28,044.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
i. 28E sharing agreement with Hinton & Lawton - transportation director
Approve the Transportation Agreement with Lawton-Bronson and Hinton as presented.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
j. School Calendar for 2026-27 updated
Approve amended 2026-2027 calendar as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
k. GO Bond Petition
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
l. Policy 710.05 Meal Charges
Motion to approve Policy 710.05 Meal Charge with a change to sending a notification reminder when the student account is $10 or less and send letters to parents on negative accounts at the end of the semester. Negative balances of more than $100 not paid prior to the end of the school
year will be turned over to the superintendent or superintendent’s designee for collection.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
m. 8th grade participation in high school sports
Mr. Janzen provided information to the board regarding legislation that allows 8th graders to participate in high school sports. The district expects initial guidance in June with formal approval of rules in July by the State Board of Education. Districts are expecting some local control on how they implement this new legislation.
n. Approve 2025 Audit
Motion to approve the 2025 Audit as presented.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
o. District Liability Insurance Update
Mr. Janzen provided updated information to add district liability insurance.
p. Approve Business Manager Job Description
Approve business manager job description as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
q. Bluffs Little Thinkers' Contract
Motion to approve the Bluffs Little Thinkers' contract
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results:
Abstain: Tammy Matthey
Yes: Lillyan Rodriguez
Yes: Jeff Wright
Yes: Jason Gehling
r. Instrument Rental Usage Policy
Approve the instrument rental and usage policy as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
s. 6th Grade Curriculum Purchase
Motion to approve the 6th grade social studies curriculum for $9616.50.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
9. Superintendent Report
a. Board Goals
The board goals discussion is tabled to the July board meeting.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Transperfect Report
Superintendent Janzen reported on the Transperfect service utilized by the district. The top three languages the service was used for this year were: Pashto, French and Tigrigna.
c. District Liability Insurance Update
Superintendent Janzen provided an update that currently, SBL has $20 million in district liability coverage. The cost of adding an additional $10 million in coverage was reviewed. It is cost prohibitive for next school year, but this will be reviewed on an annual basis.
d. Primary class size
Mr. Janzen discussed the primary school class sizes.
10. Close Session Pursuant to Iowa Code 21.51c: To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation The board did not go into closed session, as the attorney was not available.
a. End Closed Session
The closed session did not take place.
11. Approve agreement
Superintendent Janzen presented a summary of the proceedings and the agreement. Motion to approve the agreement.
Motion made by: Jason Gehling
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
12. Adjourn
Adjourn at 8:01 a.m.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
Board President Board Secretary
Published in the Sergeant Bluff Advocate weekly newspaper, Thursday, June 11, 2026. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#061126-00434)
