Sergeant Bluff-Luton Regular Board Meeting (07/09/2026)

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

2.Approval of the Agenda

3.Welcome Visitors & Guests

4.Approval of minutes from the previous meetings

5.Approval of the Secretary's Monthly Reports

6.Approval of Current Bills

7.Recognition

8.Action Items

a.Resignations

b.New contracts

c.Open Enrollment- RC

d.Approve Student Activity Program policy 504.06, 504.06R1 & 504.06R2

e.1st Reading Policy 503.11, 503.11R1 & 503.11R2

f.1st Policy Readings

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

g.2nd Reading Policy 102, 102R1 and accompanying exhibits El-E6

h.Title IX Manual

. Handbooks

. Approve contract with 2026-2027 WIT for Project SUCCESS transition services

k. Approve Conflict of Interest with Ahler's and Cooney for the lease agreement with the Northwest

AEA

. NWAEA Lease Agreement for Girls Wrestling Area

m.Purchase Agreement for 2024 Transit Van

n.Transfer of State AEA Special Education Funding- Amended

o.Approve mold mitigation at the primary building

9.Superintendent Report

a.Board Goals

b.State Property Tax Reform Impact on School District State-wide Penny Revenue

c.Use of District Facilities

d.Easement at the East Campus with Northern Natural Gas Company

10.Adjourn

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

Chris Barondeau, Board Director Jason Gehling, Vice President

1.Call to Order

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 2026 were reviewed by the board.

Motion made by: Chris Barondeau

Motion seconded by: Jeff Wright

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

5.Approval of the Secretary's Monthly Reports Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

6.Approval of Current Bills

The current bills were reviewed by the board.

Motion made by: Chris Barondeau

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting results:

Abstain: Tammy Matthey

Yes: Lillyan Rodriguez

Yes: Jeff Wright

Yes: Chris Barondeau

Yes: Jason Gehling

7.Recognition

•Jason Gehling recognized the elementary staff for going above and beyond helping Mr.

Vickery's child.

•Sarah Konopasek recognized Tony Bos for his commitment and leadership to the school.

Supt. Janzen recognized transportation director Tony Bos for helping the TSA students get to national completion safely when the flight was canceled. He also recognized staff from Johnston Community Schools for helping as well.

8.Action Items

a.Resignations

Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:

Amy Oerman - 8th grade Head Volleyball Coach

• Adam Peters - Middle School Basketball Coach

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

b.New contracts

•Kelsey Krohn - MS Yearbook, Step 1 $1,540

•Sarayh Gutierrez - TAP Coordinator $61,500 (prorated to start date of 7/13)   Dustin Carrel - Bus Driver, Level 5 $17.80

•Becky Christofferson - Middle School Building Secretary, Level 10 $19.55

Larissa Sitzmann - Middle School Associate, Level 4 $17.65

Austin Freiberg - Middle School Head Cross-Country Coach, Step 1 $2,068

•Miranda Riediger — Middle School Cross Country Assistant Coach Step 3 $1,760.

•Chris Polzin - High School Assistant Cross Country Coach. Pending completion of his authorization, Step 1 $2,771.

•Amanda (Mandy) Kacmarynski - School Business Official $100,000 (Prorated) Start date set 07/27.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

c.Open Enrollment- RC

Motion to deny open enrollment for R.C. Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

Denied

d.Approve Student Activity Program policy 504.06, 504.06R1 & 504.06R2

Supt. Janzen provided the board an update to the Student Activity Policy. The update provided a new section regarding 8th grade participation in high school sports according to new legislation. A motion was made to waive the second reading due to the need to have a policy in place for this fall. A motion was then made to approve the policy as presented with the additional language, "Participation of eighth-grade students on high school teams is limited to varsity-level competition unless the Activities Director grants a specific exception for a sub-varsity team (JV/Freshman) to ensure the district can safely field a team and honor its competitive schedule."

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

e.1st Reading Policy 503.11, 503.11R1 & 503.11R2

Mr. Janzen provided the board with the first reading regarding new policies regarding behaviors by students as required by new Iowa law. Motion made by: Chris Barondeau

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

f.1st Policy Readings

No board action was taken as this was the first policy reading. 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 No action was taken as it was a first reading.

2.407.05, 409.02, 501.15, 502.03, 503.01, 507.02, 507.02 El &E2, 603.01 No action was taken as it was a first reading.

3.603.03, 603.06, 604.01, 604.03, 604.03M, 605.04, 605.04E1, 607.01, 901 No action taken as it was the first reading.

4.701.03, 704.02, 704.02R1, 708, 710R1, 710E1 & E2, 712, 713 No action taken as it was the first reading.

5.701.02, 704.03, 705.01, 705.01 RI & R2, 705.04, 705.05, 706.04, 707.01 No action was taken.

g.2nd Reading Policy 102, 102R1 and accompanying exhibits El-E6

Motion approved policy 102, 102R1 and 102E1-E6

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

h.Title IX Manual

Motion to approve Title IX Manual as presented.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

i.Handbooks

Motion to approve the handbooks as presented.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

j.Approve contract with 2026-2027 WIT for Project SUCCESS transition services Motion to approve the WIT contact for Project SUCCESS.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

k.Approve Conflict of Interest with Ahler's and Cooney for the lease agreement with the Northwest AEA

Motion to approve the conflict of interest agreement with Ahler's and Cooney as presented.

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

I. NWAEA Lease Agreement for Girls Wrestling Area

The board tabled this item pending further information.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

m.Purchase Agreement for 2024 Transit Van

Motion to approve the transit van for $42,091 .

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

n.Transfer of State AEA Special Education Funding- Amended

The AEA Special Education Funding is tabled to the August board meeting.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

o.Approve mold mitigation at the primary building

Motion to approve the mold mitigation plan with Ductz of Siouxland for $34,840.00. Information regarding a preventative plan to the board.

Motion made by: Chris Barondeau

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

9.Superintendent Report

a.Board Goals

Superintendent Janzen provided the board with a year-end update on board/district goals.

b.State Property Tax Reform Impact on School District State-wide Penny Revenue

Superintendent Janzen shared the negative impact state property tax reform will have on the SAVE (state-wide penny) revenue. This impact will affect all schools. SBL is projected to lose $251,000 of SAVE money over the next 5 years.

c.Use of District Facilities

Superintendent Janzen reviewed the policy regarding facility use rental and fees associated with the policy.

d.Easement at the East Campus with Northern Natural Gas Company

Superintendent Janzen noted that the district has an easement at the East Campus with the Northern Natural Gas Company at the East Campus site. Northern natural gas will be moving the pipeline 25 feet to the east. A new easement will be put in place when the work is completed.

10.Adjourn

Adjourn at 8:09a.m

Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau

Voting results: Unanimously Approved

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