The Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Board of Directors held their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 17, 2025, in the Gilmore City -Bradgate Board Room, 402 SE E Ave, Gilmore City, IA 50541
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm by President Devin Ellrich. The following members were present: Marsha Habben, Logan Peters, April Smith, and Abbi Telford. Absent: None
Visitors: Paul Peppmeier, Crystal Eggers, Rachel Montag, Beau Jergens, and Rachel Jacobsen
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Telford moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Educational News:
Rachel Montag updated the board that we have several staff and parents that have signed up for a transformative book study that is centered around the popular book The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. This book provides insights into how parents and caregivers can support their children’s emotional and intellectual growth, fostering a more connected and balanced life. This collaborative initiative has been a valuable step in strengthening the partnership between home and school and we look forward to additional opportunities to engage with our parents and community. We recently completed our Winter assessments for FastBridge, iReady Reading and iReady Math. Teachers seem very pleased with the growth of most of our students. Our K-5th grade FastBridge scores increased from 55% proficient in the Fall to 61% proficient this Winter. This is great news and a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teachers. Their commitment to providing high quality instruction, personalized support, and fostering a love of learning is truly commendable.
Superintendent Peppmeier updated the board that with all the late starts we are getting close on hours for the school year and might have to cancel some of the early outs to make up hours if needed. We are working on the budget for next year and will be in Des Moines for budget meetings the next few days.
Daycare: Daycare will be closed June 30 – July 6th for cleaning.
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: 704.02, 704.03, & 704.04. Seconded by Peters. Motion Carried.
New Business
1st Reading Board Policies: 502.11, 707.04, 707.05, 707.05R1, 711.10.
Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax was set for March 26, 2025 at 5:30 pm.
Motion made by Habben to approve replacing the lockers on 2nd & 3rd floors, asbestos removal of the tile on the 2nd & 3rd floor hallways, new flooring on the 2nd and 3rd floor hallways, bathroom remodels on 2nd & 3rd floor, replacing the current freezer, weed control quote from Ryan Cirks, and redoing the baseball infield and outfield quote from Iowa Sports Turf on the building priorities list. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Motion made by Smith to enter Exempt Session per Iowa Code 20.17(3) – Negotiations Strategy at 6:31 pm. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to exit Exempt Session per Iowa Code 20.17(3) – Negotiations Strategy at 6:37 pm. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Motion made by Peters to approve the resignation of Laura Merritt as Special Education Instructor effective at the end of the school year and Josh Merritt as a Para Professional effective immediately. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Motion made by Smith to approve hiring Callie Parker as an Elementary Instructor and Tanyon Schutjer as a School Counselor for the 2025-2026 school year, Christina McCollum and Johnna Benz as Para Professionals, and Nevaeh Barton, Gracie Dornath, and Megan Schrieber as daycare workers. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Telford moved to adjourn at 6:50 pm. Seconded by Habben. Motion Carried.
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Devin Ellrich, President Crystal Eggers, Secretary
