The Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Board of Directors held their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the Gilmore City -Bradgate Board Room, 402 SE E Ave, Gilmore City, IA 50541
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 pm by President Devin Ellrich. The following members were present: Marsha Habben, Logan Peters, April Smith (arrived 5:35pm), and Abbi Telford. Absent: None
Visitors: Paul Peppmeier and Crystal Eggers.
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Habben moved to approve the agenda with the addition of item 8.6 Discuss / Approve Bus Purchase. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Educational News:
Rachel Montag submitted her report to the board that we are continuing to focus on building positive, strong relationships with the community and our families. We had a wonderful turn out of Donuts with Grown Ups and our Senior Citizens Holiday Dinner. Our staff members go above and beyond to make these events a memorable experience for all and I greatly appreciate all of the help that everyone provides. We will begin FAST and iReady Assessments in the next few weeks. We are encouraging our students to focus on personal growth, as well as the belief that they can do well. We are hoping to see a good increase in our percentage of students K-5th who are meeting grade level expectations. On January 3, we were able to host an author visit. Amber Tague joined us for an hour of literacy fun, promoting literacy and the importance of reading at school and home. We had several parent volunteers, and it was such a great experience for our students and staff to meet a real life author. A very special thank you to Annie Schreier for organizing this event.
Superintendent Peppmeier updated the board that he and Rachel did interview a school counselor candidate today. It was a very good interview, and they are looking at possibly visiting the school tomorrow. It is a busy time of year. Starting to work on the school calendar, budget, and negotiations for the upcoming school year.
Daycare: No update.
Old Business: None
Consent Agenda: Habben moved to Approve Consent Agenda. Approve Minutes, Approve Warrants, Approve Financial Reports as presented, Open Enrollments as presented, Fundraisers as presented, 2nd Reading of Board Policies: 503.08, 803.08R1, 700, 701.01, 701.03, 701.04, 703.01, & 704.01. Seconded by Telford. Motion Carried.
New Business
1st Reading Board Policies: 704.02, 704.03, & 704.04.
Motion made by Habben to approve the At-Risk Dropout Modification Supplemental Amount of $21,969.00. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Motion made by Smith to approve to approve replacing the doors, windows, key fobs, and security cameras on the building priorities list. Seconded by Habben. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve the Final Settlement of Pending Litigation. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve Ahlers Cooney Attorneys as legal counsel for the remainder of the year. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve purchasing a 2025 Thomas School Bus from Truck Center Companies for $131,550.00. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
No resignations
Smith moved to approve hiring Megan Schreiber as a Daycare Worker. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Smith moved to adjourn at 6:27 pm. Seconded by Telford. Motion Carried.
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Devin Ellrich, President Crystal Eggers, Secretary
