The Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Board of Directors held their Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 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 (arrived at 5:49 pm) April Smith, and Abbi Telford. Absent: None
Visitors: Paul Peppmeier, Crystal Eggers, and Rachel Montag
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Habben moved to approve the agenda with the addition of 8.10 Discuss / Approve Audit Bid. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Educational News:
Rachel Montag updated the board that our staff have been busy with end of the year activities and field trips. We are wrapping up our Spring FASTBridge testing this week. Many teachers have been thrilled with the percentage of their students meeting benchmarks. Our teachers have worked incredibly hard this year and it’s showing in our data! Our ISASP data is also very positive. A few hi-lights include: 63% of our 3rd grade students are proficient in Math, 75% of our 4th grade students are proficient in Math, and 86% of our 5th grade students are proficient in both English Language Arts and Science. This is fabulous news and we are so happy with these results. Our 5th grade students visited West Bend-Mallard last week for a question/answer session and a tour of the building and grounds. The kids came back excited and seemed to enjoy the visit. Our students also joined WBM for the Track and Field event on May 9. I received many positive comments from parents regarding the Track and Field event.
Superintendent Peppmeier updated the board that everything went well with the elementary track meet. The change is transportation went well and heard no complaints. We will plan to continue to participate in the track meet with West Bend Mallard yearly. Just an update on my schedule as I will be coaching middle school softball and baseball since we don’t have a softball coach so I will be busy in the morning with these activities. We are looking at having our next joint board meeting in July and will confirm a date that works with both boards.
Daycare: No update
Old Business: None
Consent Agenda: Habben moved to Approve Consent Agenda. Approve Minutes, Approve Warrants, Approve Financial Reports as presented, Fundraisers as presented, 2nd Reading of Board Policies: 302.04, 302.05, 302.06, 302.07, 302.08. Seconded by Telford. Motion Carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve the Open Enrollment for Emily Janssen and to deny the Open Enrollment for Bailey Douglas. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
New Business
1st Reading Board Policies:303.01, 303.02, 503.05, 604.09.
Motion made by Habben to appoint Crystal Eggers as Board Secretary / Board Treasurer. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Superintendent Peppmeier administered the Oath of Office to Crystal Eggers.
Motion made by Habben to approve the Superintendent Sharing Agreement for 2025-2026. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Motion made by Smith to approve the Business Manager Sharing Agreement for 2025-2026. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve the Transportation Director Sharing Agreement for 2025-2026. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve the Curriculum Coordinator Sharing Agreement for 2025-2026. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve the Managed Services Contract for the 2025-2026 school year. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve the landscaping quote from Triple B Landscaping for $3,180. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Motion made by Peters to approve the Audit Bid from Cornwell, Frideres, Maher & Associates PLC for FY25, FY26 & FY27. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
No Resignations.
Motion made by Smith to approve hiring Jennifer Gardewine and Alisha Dugan as Daycare workers. Seconded by Habben. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve the termination of Sheila Madison and Diane Millang as Daycare workers effective immediately. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Habben moved to adjourn at 6:03 pm. Seconded by Telford. Motion Carried.
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Devin Ellrich, President Crystal Eggers, Secretary
