The Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Board of Directors held their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in the Gilmore City -Bradgate Lunch Room, 402 SE E Ave, Gilmore City, IA 50541.
The meeting was called to order at 5:23 pm by President Devin Ellrich. The following members were present: Marsha Habben (arrived 5:37 pm), Logan Peters, April Smith, and Abbi Telford. Absent: None
Visitors: Paul Peppmeier, Crystal Eggers, and Beau Jergens
All motions are unanimously approved unless noted.
Approve Agenda: Smith moved to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried.
Educational News:
Superintendent Peppmeier reminded the board that it is an election year. We have two board members up for re-election. Paperwork can be picked up starting August 25th and returned by September 18th. New teachers will have an orientation day on August 5th. Summer projects are coming along. Beau Jergens updated the board that the asbestos floor tiles have been removed and remediated, new floors will start going in next week. Windows will be replaced sometime in August. The baseball field renovation will begin middle of August.
Daycare: No update
Old Business: None
Consent Agenda: Telford moved to Approve Consent Agenda. Approve Minutes, Approve Warrants, Approve Financial Reports as presented, Fundraisers as presented, 2nd Reading of Board Policies: 303.03, 303.04, 303.05, 303.06, 303.07, 303.08, 303.09. Seconded by Habben. Motion Carried.
New Business
1st Reading Board Policies: 104, 104.E1, 104.E2, 104.E3, 211, 501.03, 501.09, 501.09R1, 503.04, 505.05, 507.01
The Board of Directors of the Gilmore City Bradgate Community School District in the County of Humboldt, State of Iowa, met in open session, in the Gilmore City-Bradgate CSD Lunch Room, at 5:15 P.M. on the above date. There were present the following Board Members: Devin Ellrich, Marsha Habben, Logan Peters, April Smith Abbi Telford. Absent: None.
Director Telford introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption. Director Peters seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Devin Ellrich, Marsha Habben, Logan Peters, April Smith Abbi Telford NAYS: None.
The President declared the Resolution adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION
TO Participate in the Storm PROTECTION FUND, An Iowa Code Chapter 28E ENTITY and Chapter 670 Risk Pool
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors has received the renewal information for wind and hail property insurance coverage; and
WHEREAS, the deductible under the wind and hail coverage under the policy is a percentage of the value insured; and
WHEREAS, the Storm Protection Fund provides a means to manage and contain deductible costs associated with wind and hail insurance coverage.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is resolved:
- The Board of Directors authorizes the District to join the Storm Protection Fund, and to pay all contributions as required by the Storm Protection Fund.
Passed and approved this 8th day of July 2025.
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Devin Ellrich, President
ATTEST:
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Crystal Eggers, Secretary
CERTIFICATE
STATE OF IOWA
COUNTY OF HUMBOLDT
I, the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Gilmore City Bradgate Community School District in the County of Humboldt, State of Iowa, certify that attached is a complete copy of the portion of the corporate records showing proceedings of the Board meeting held on the date indicated in the attachment and remain in full force and effect; that the meeting and all action was publicly held in accordance with a notice of meeting and a tentative agenda which was timely served on each member of the Board and posted on a bulletin board or other prominent place easily accessible to the public and clearly designated for that purpose at the principal office of the Board (a copy of the agenda is attached) pursuant to the local rules of the Board and the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 21 and upon reasonable advance notice the public and media at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the commencement of the meeting as required by law and with members of the public present in attendance; I further certify that the individuals named lawfully possessed their respective offices as indicated, that no Board vacancy existed except as stated and that no controversy or litigation is pending or threatened involving the incorporation, organization, existence or boundaries of the School or the right of the individuals named as officers.
DATED this 8th day of July 2025
Crystal Eggers, Secretary of the Board of Directors
Gilmore City Bradgate Community School District
Motion made by Telford to approve the approve the School Fees for 2025-2026 with no changes from prior year. Seconded by Peters. Motion carried.
Motion made by Habben to approve Free Breakfast for all students and to approve the meal prices as presented and no CEP plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Seconded by Telford. Motion carried
Motion made by Habben to approve the sale of school bus that is no longer needed. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
No Building Priorities
No Resignations
No Contracts
No Terminations
Habben moved to adjourn at 5:51 pm. Seconded by Smith. Motion Carried.
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Devin Ellrich, President Crystal Eggers, Secretary
