Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District
Special Board Meeting
04/16/2026 - 06:30 AM
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
Chris Barondeau, Board Director
Jason Gehling, Board Director - Absent
1. Call to Order
The special April 16, 2026 board meeting of the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Board of Education was called to order by President Jeff Wright at 6:30 a.m. The meeting was held at the Northwest AEA, in Room 2.
2. Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
3. Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
The board held the 2nd Public Hearing for the FY2027 budget. No public or oral comments were given.
4. Approve Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
Motion to approve the 2027 budget as presented.
Motion made by: Chris Barondeau
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
5. Resignation
Recommendation to approve the new resignations as presented:
Simon-Cook, Lavonne - Primary School Head Cook - effective May 25, 2026
Sterk, Matthew - High School Teacher
Person, Abby - Elementary School EL Teacher
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
6. New contracts
Recommendation to approve the new contracts as presented:
Perez, Olga (Johanna) - Board secretary/Superintendent secretary - $53,000
Cleveland, Dusty - Head Middle School Girls Soccer Coach Step 1 $2,034
Blandon, Jennyfer - Primary School Cook Level 6 $17.35
Motion made by: Chris Barondeau
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
7. Northwest AEA and Sergeant Bluff-Luton 2026-27 Service Agreement Amendment
Motion to approve the NWAEA Service Agreement for 2026-2027 as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Chris Barondeau
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
8. Approve purchase of Character Strong Curriculum
Motion to approve the Character Strong curriculum as presented for $54,936.
Motion made by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Motion seconded by: Tammy Matthey
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
9. Approve Purchase of Social Studies Weekly Curricular Purchase
Motion to approve Social Studies Weekly for $23,051.32.
Motion made by: Chris Barondeau
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
10. Approve Certified Teacher TA
Motion to approve the teacher contracts for 2026-2027 as presented.
Motion made by: Tammy Matthey
Motion seconded by: Lillyan Rodriguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
11. Adjourn
Adjourn at 7:09 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, Apr. 30, 2026. The SB-Advocate is the Official Newspaper for the Sergeant Bluff-Luton CSD and is an Official Woodbury County newspaper. (PN#043026-00394)
