The Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Board of Directors held their Special Meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in the Gilmore City -Bradgate Board Room, 402 SE E Ave, Gilmore City, IA 50541.
The meeting was called to order at 5:33 pm by President Devin Ellrich. The following members were present: Marsha Habben, Logan Peters, April Smith, and Abbi Telford. Absent: None
Visitors: Superintendent Paul Peppmeier, Board Secretary Crystal Eggers, and Principal Rachel Montag
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Smith moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
President Ellrich opened the Public Hearing for the Proposed Property Tax for FY26 at 5:34 pm. Superintendent Peppmeier presented the proposed property tax for FY26. The $11.08 rate per thousand was explained that this was lower due to not having the cash reserve levy for FY26. President Ellrich closed the Public Hearing at 5:35 pm.
Motion made by Smith to enter Exempt Session per Iowa Code 20.17(3) – Negotiations Strategy at 5:36 pm. Seconded by Habben. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to exit Exempt Session per Iowa Code 20.17(3) – Negotiations Strategy at 5:41 pm. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve Administration and Classified Salaries as presented. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve hiring Mary Lamphier as Elementary Special Ed / Physical Education Instructor for 2025-2026 school year and Tammie Tuttle and Madison Paulsen as daycare workers. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
1st Reading of Board Policies: 103, 103R1, 605.03R1
Habben moved to adjourn at 5:51 pm. Seconded by Telford. Motion Carried.
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Devin Ellrich, President Crystal Eggers, Secretary
