Sergeant Bluff-Luton Regular Board Meeting (11/06/2025)

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

Matt Britton, Board Director

Tammy Matthey, Board Director

Lillyan Rodriguez, Board Director

Jeff Wright, President

Jason Gehling, Vice President

1. Call to Order

The regular November 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 at the Northwest AEA, in Room 4.

2. Approval of the Agenda

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

3. Welcome Visitors & Guests

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

4. Approval of minutes from the previous meetings

The minutes of the meetings from October 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: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

6. Approval of Current Bills

Motion to approve the list of bills as presented.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Abstain

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

7. Recognition

Congratulations to the volleyball team on winning the MRAC conference volleyball title.

Congratulations to Hudson TerWee for qualifying for the state cross-country meet.

Congratulations to the volleyball team on qualifying for the state volleyball tournament.

Congratulations to the football team on qualifying for the state football playoffs.

Recognize Mrs. Massey and the choir students that sang the national anthem at the home volleyball games.

Recognize the High School Band for their performances at home football games and for representing SBL at the State Marching Band contest and at the Dutchman marching band festival last month.

Recognize the High School Choir and Show Choir for their performance at the fall pops concert last month.

Izzy Carrell & Roxy Dean were selected for The Opus Honor Choir Festival. The concert choir made up of 750 students will be on Thursday, Nov. 20th at 4 p.m. in Stephen Auditorium on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames.

8. Administrative Reports

a. Dr. Brown

Dr. Brown used Kahoot It to demonstrate what is happening in the Middle School.

Enrollment numbers and parent/teacher conference attendance was provided. Athletic performance and teacher professional development were reviewed.

b. Mr. Klingensmith

Mr. Klingensmith reviewed the enrollment numbers in the High School. He discussed professional development in student engagement and the focus on SDI and Multi-Tied System Supports, with growth and achievement. A Therapeutic Classroom update was provided. Collaborative problem-solving with the students is being implemented. Teachers are being trained in the teen mental health first aid action plan. An ESL update was provided.

c. ISASP and Fall Testing Report

Mr. McCauley provided a report on the SBL ISASP and fall testing. The overall student achievement rate was provided with a comparison to the state average. The school district continues to score above the state average on the ISASP tests.

9. Action Items

a. Resignations

Recommendation to approve the resignations as presented below:

Herman, Abby - Middle School Asst Cross Country Coach Streck, Michelle - Middle School Head Cross Country Coach Steele, Shane - Primary and Middle School PE Teacher (with early retirement benefits) effective at the end of the school year Wanderscheid, Shaylee - Daycare resignation Verschoor-Matney, Lisa - Primary School Associate

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

b. Hearing regarding district Internet Safety Policy

A Hearing was held regarding the Internet Safety Policy. No oral or written comments were given.

c. Approve policy 605.06 and accompanying regulations and exhibits

Motion to wave the 2nd reading and approve policies 605.06, 605.06R(1), 605.06E(1), and

605.06E(2). The policies meet the requirements of internet safety.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

d. Board to consider initiating the search for a Construction Manager as Constructor company to assist in the planning, development, and construction of the new Primary Building.

Motion to table this agenda item.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

e. 2nd Reading Title IX Policy

Motion to approve the 2nd reading for policy. 106.01 related to Title IX.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

f. 1st Policy Readings

Mr. Janzen gave the first reading of the following policies:

102

102.R1

102.E1

102.E2

102.E3

102.E4

302.01

303.02

401.01

603.04

710.01R1

710.01E1

710.01E2

401.05

501.08

506.01

708

804.06

No action was taken.

g. 1st Policy Reading

Mr. Janzen gave the first reading of the following policies:

104

104.E1

104.E2

104.E3

211

402.02

402.03

405.02

411.02

501.03

501.09

501.09R1

505.05

507.01

603.01

603.05

No action was taken.

h. AEA Director District Elections

Motion to approve Amy Hueser for the AEA Director District Elections

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

i. Approve Long-Term Capital Budget

Motion to approve the long-term capital plan. The plan includes revenue and expenditures for the SAVE and PPEL funds. The plan extends through the life of the current SAVE levy.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Matt Britton

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

j. Approve Scoreboard Installation

Motion to approve American Lift & Sign bid to install the scoreboard. Superintendent Janzen will consult with American Lift & Sign to get a bid for the additional cost to move the sign to

left center field.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

10. Superintendent Report

a. Bond Election Results

Mr. Janzen discussed the bond election results. The board supports a petition requesting a recount of the votes.

b. Iowa School Report Card

Superintendent Janzen shared the results of the Iowa School Performance Profile. Each school received the following rating: Primary scored commendable, Elementary scored Commendable, Middle School Scored High Performing, High School had a score to achieved Commendable. However, it received an Acceptable rating due to the English Language Learner portion of their score. The district had already planned professional development for the current year to help all staff with ELL instruction that is good for ALL learners.

c. Enrollment Update

Mr. Janzen provided updated enrollment numbers from fall count day and shared enrollment projections based on current trends. The October Enrollment Count is used for funding for 2026-2027. A few items to note:

Total number of students served is down 31.4.

Weighting for EL students is up 9.65

Grades 4-5, 7-10 and 12 are closed for open-enrollment per board policy.

d. Facilities Update

Superintendent Janzen reported the East Campus Project is complete. All that remains is scoreboard installation. Some repair needs to happen with the baseball field warning track

due to a hard rain that occurred prior to grass growing.

11. Closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.

Closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Motion to go into closed session at 8:18 a.m.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Yes

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

a. End Closed Session

Motion to end closed session at 8:25 a.m.

Motion made by: Matt Britton

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Matt Britton - Yes

Tammy Matthey - Yes

Lillyan Rodriguez - Yes

Jeff Wright - Yes

Jason Gehling - Yes

12. Consideration on recommendation to terminate a classified employee

Motion to accept the recommendation to terminate the employee contract for Theodore Gooch effective immediately.

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Jason Gehling

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

13. New Contracts

Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented below:

Kovarna, Dustin - 7th Grade Boys Asst Basketball Coach Step 1 $2,034

Hensley, John - 8th Girls Asst Basketball Coach Step 5 $2,250

Valadez, Alejandra (Aguirre) - Primary School Associate Level 8 $17.95 Hour

Aymar, Elizabeth - Food Service Director $232.56/day

Sedgwick-Krueger, Rachel - Elementary Head Cook $17.90 Hour

Dahl, Mandy - Elementary Cook Level 4 $17.15 Hour

Motion made by: Tammy Matthey

Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

14. Adjourn

Motion to adjourn at 8:26 a.m.

Motion made by: Jason Gehling

Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

Board President Board Secretary