Janesville Consolidated School District

July 8, 2024

Board Meeting 5:15 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:16 p.m.  Present were Directors Teresa Gergen, Scott Kipp and Christy Ryken and Jodi Durnil.  Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal, Krista Pugh, K-8 Principal/Curriculum Coordinator and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Also present: Richard White, Rachel Bishop, Magee Burger, Brad Trees.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Minutes; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Gergen to approve the appointment of Erin Wright, Paraprofessional Lead; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the appointment of April Clubine, Paraprofessional Lead; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the hire of Brittney Hennesey, Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Richard White and Rachel Bishop, Track Coaches, expressed concerns regarding Janesville’s track.  Coach White asked the Board to consider updating the track.

Maggie Burger, Speer Financial presented to the Board current debt obligations and discussed options for borrowing in the future.

Brad Trees informed the Board of land he has for sale and lot prices for possible improvements for athletic facilities or additional buildings. The Board thanked him for coming.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the Business Manager to pay year end bills; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney presented the First Reading of policy primer.

Superintendent Meaney updated the Board on the Administrative Retreat for 2024-2025 planning.  He discussed the Wrestling Waiver Application and letters of support that he submitted for students that had previously wrestled at WSR and wished to continue with them.  Superintendent Meaney discussed continued water issues in a preschool room and working towards a resolution.

The next meeting date will be August 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to adjourn at 6:52 p.m.

Janesville Consolidated School District

August 19, 2024

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Present were Directors, Scott Kipp and Christy Ryken and Jodi Durnil.  Absent: Teresa Gergen.  Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Also present: Meridith Sandlin.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Minutes; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve the appointments on the Consent Agenda; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the resignations on the Consent Agenda; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the out-of-state trips for Science Olympiad for 2024-2025 as presented; all ayes.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Kipp to approve Amplify literacy purchase in the amount of $30,252.06; all ayes.

Meridith Sandlin, Teacher Librarian presented her Annual Library Report to the Board.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the accounting software renewal of Software Unlimited in the amount of $10,300 using PPEL funds; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the rental fee from Janesville Lumber for Skid Loader in the amount of $5,430; all ayes.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the custodial supply purchase from Central Iowa Distributors in the amount of $6,471; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to purchase KV Tank from CapSan in the amount of $5,193.03; all ayes. 

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the 2nd Reading of Policy Primer policies: 401.13, 401.13R1, 502.7, 605.06, 605.08, 701.01, 701.02, 701.03, 701.4, 703.1, 200.04, 206.04, 401.06, 402.03, 501.03, 501.09, 501.9R1, 501.14,501.15 502.06, 505.02, 603.01, 603.12, 607.12, 710.1, 801.3, 803.02, 905.3; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve increasing Extra Duty Pay from $20 to $25; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney updated the Board on first day of School Activities August 23rd and Gatorade Games will be held that evening.

The next meeting date will be September 10th at 5:15 p.m.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to adjourn at 7:05 p.m.

Janesville Consolidated School District

September 10, 2024

Board Meeting 5:15 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.  Present were Directors, Teresa Gergen, Scott Kipp and Christy Ryken and Jodi Durnil.  Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal, Krista Pugh PK-5 Principal/Curriculum Director and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Also Present: Micah Monroe, Megan Cheeseman, Brittney Holthaus, Amber Thoreson, Cody Stoos, Nick Hogan, Dana Benning, Jeremy and Katie Lashbrook, Justin and Missy Buseman, Becky Kibbee.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Gergen to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Minutes; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve the hire of Riley Hamilton, JH Asst Baseball; all ayes.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Gergen to approve the hire of Tori Hazard, JH VB Assistant; all ayes.

PK-5 Principle/Curriculum Director Pugh, Megan Cheeseman, Brittney Holthaus and Amber Thoreson presented the Literacy Team’s research and decision to change literacy instruction materials.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve no longer paying officials on the night of event but rather cutting checks twice monthly for officials; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve updating the bus driver physical fee from $110 to $145 as billed from Occupational Health in Board Policy 403.1; all ayes.

Athletic Director/Asst. Principal Monroe discussed starting a wrestling program and opened the floor to parent discussion. 

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve developing an Elementary through High School Wrestling program as presented; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney discussed our roof issues, November 18th 11:30 dismissal change to the master calendar due to hosting Iowa Star Honor Band and the CAR and Special Education Supplement progress.

Next Meeting Date: October 15th at 6 p.m.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. all ayes.

Janesville Consolidated School District

October 15, 2024

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Present were Directors, Teresa Gergen, Scott Kipp and Christy Ryken and Jodi Durnil.  Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Also Present: Derick Ludwig, Samuel Homewood and Reece Ryken.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Minutes with the addition of Sweetwater Invoice and Bus Repair Invoice; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve the hire of Nick Hogan, HS Boys Wrestling and Dylan Wrage, HS Girls Wrestling; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the resignation of Dale Eastman, Weight room; Meyer – Aye, Kipp – Aye., Gergen – Aye, Durnil – Aye, Ryken Abstain. Motion Carried.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the resignation of Patrick Eastman, Weight room; Kipp – Aye., Gergen – Aye, Durnil – Aye, Ryken – Aye, Meyer Abstain. Motion Carried.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the purchase from Sweetwater in the amount of $7,055.90 for Microphones and Equipment for Band/Play and Musical; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the bus repair quote from Interstate Power Systems in the amount of $7,799.18; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve Modified Allowable Growth of $61,948.72 for Special Education Deficit; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, Seconded by Gergen to approve the purchase of a truck from Whitey’s Auto in the amount of $24,500; all ayes.

Board Treasurer/Secretary Zahrt presented the 23-24 CAR Report to the Board and answered questions.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve new Board Policies 705.1R1, 705.1R2, 705.4, 705.4R1, 707.5R1; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the snow removal bid from Moen as presented; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney informed the Board that Modern will be presenting options at the November 12th meeting for Wrestling spaces.  He also presented an estimate for roof repairs to be discussed at the next meeting.  The new cell phone policy will start October 28th.  Enrollment is up by 15 students for 2024-25.  Negotiations are beginning and the Administrative Retreat will be November 8th.

Next meeting date is November 11th at 6 p.m.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to adjourn at 7 p.m.; all ayes.

Janesville Consolidated School District

November 11, 2024

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Present were Directors, Teresa Gergen, Scott Kipp, Christy Ryken and Jodi Durnil.  Also present was BJ Meaney, Superintendent/High School Principal, Krista Pugh, Principal/Curriculum Director and Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer.  Also Present: Megan Cheeseman, Kevin McConnell, Marty Leary – Modern Builders, Nick Hogan and Dylan Wrage.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Bills and Minutes; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the hire of Riley Hamilton – JH Girls Basketball Coach; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the hire of Nick Hogan – Asst Girls Track Coach; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the hire of Amber Hoth – Asst Girls Wrestling Coach; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the reassignment of Bri Walderbach as presented; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the Audit Fieldwork Invoice from Kay Chapman in the amount of $5,400; all ayes.

Board Member Jodi Durnil moved and Teresa Gergen seconded that the Board of Directors of the Janesville Consolidated School District approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $1,904.15 for special education administrative costs associated with the River Hills Consortium program for the 2025-2026 school year.  Roll Call: Meyer-Aye, Kipp-Aye, Gergen-Aye, Durnil-Aye, Motion Carried.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Wrestling Room Renovation #3; all ayes.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Gergen to hire Modern Designs Architects for Wrestling Room Renovation plans; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the Security Camera Bids from Primary Systems for the Safety Grant Renovation; all ayes.

Roofing Bid – Tabled.

Superintendent Meaney gave a courtyard update, discussed negotiations and the results of the Audit for 23-24.  He also informed the Board of ACT Testing, Safety Grant Cameras, roofing options and Administrative Team notes and updates.

Next Meeting date is December 9th at 6 p.m.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 7:40 p.m.; all ayes.

Janesville Consolidated School District

December 9, 2024

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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Organizational Meeting

Board Secretary/Treasurer Kelly Zahrt called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  Roll Call: Tracy Meyer, Steve Kipp, Teresa Gergen, Christy Ryken, Jodi Durnil. All present. Also Present: BJ Meaney, Krista Pugh, Casey Giraud, Dylan Wrage.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve Tracy Meyer as Board President; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve Scott Kipp as Board Vice President; all ayes.

Meetings will continue to be the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m.

Public Comment: None.

Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Present were Directors Kipp, Ryken, Durnil, Gergen.  Also Present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal, Krista Pugh Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator, Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Casey Giraud, Dylan Wrage and Dana Benning.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Minutes and Financials; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve Grady Rowe, Student Media Internship; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve Maxwell Forsyth, Volunteer Wrestling; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Brady Benning, Volunteer Wrestling; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve Amy Karpouzian, Bus Driver; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Ryken to approve Katrina Hernandez, Bus Driver; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve Roofing Bid from Blackhawk Roof without insulation as presented; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve Work Based Sharing Agreement; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Gergen to approve the Annual Resolution Indicating District Financial Institutions, as follows: “For the 24-25 school year, Janesville Consolidated School will utilize the following depository institutions, Fidelity Bank and Trust.  The maximum deposit amounts will be set at $6,000,000; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Gergen to approve the wrestling mat purchase from Dollamur Sport Surfaces in the amount of $24,033 using LOST funds; all ayes.

Motioned by Gergen, seconded by Durnil to approve the SBRC Application for MSA Request for Increased Certified Enrollment in the amount of $113,270; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken that the Board of Directors of the Janesville Consolidated School District approve the application to the School Budget Review Committee in the amount of $2,229.58 for special education administrative costs associated with the River Hills Consortium program for the 2025-2026 school year; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney discussed the negotiation opening proposal to the JEA.  He invited the Board to The Leader Valley Students of the Year Celebration for Jayden Butler and Devin Weekley. Two of our outstanding students.  Meaney also discussed the upcoming Legislative Session, Trip Guidance, Weight Room Construction and assigned Steve Kipp to the Black Hawk Assessors Board.

Principal Pugh informed the Board that students and staff from Dike New Hartford will be visiting Janesville on Wednesday regarding being a Leader in Me School and the 4th and 5th grade Talent show was a big hit.

Next Meeting Date: January 13th at 6 p.m.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.; all ayes.

Janesville Consolidated School District

January 13, 2025

Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

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Regular Board Meeting

Board President Tracy Meyer called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Present were Directors Kipp, Ryken and Durnil. Absent: Gergen.  Also Present: BJ Meaney, Superintendent/HS Principal, Krista Pugh Elementary Principal/Curriculum Coordinator, Kelly Zahrt, Board Secretary/Treasurer, Derick Ludwig, Andy Eibey and Carl and Katie Limyao.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the Consent Agenda with the addition of At Risk and Drop Out SBRC Request and Van Purchase; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the minutes and financials; all ayes.

Public Comment: None.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Maya Smith, Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve Patrick Eastman, Junior High Wrestling; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve Sophia Cossio, Student Latchkey; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Zoey Barnes, Student Latchkey; all ayes.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Ryken to approve Karen Eastman, Junior High Girls Track; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the resignation of Lily Happel, Paraprofessional; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve Drivers Education Contract with HOMESAFE Driving School, LLC; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the invoice from Communication Innovators for $6,435.

Motioned by Durnil, seconded by Kipp to approve the Band Trip 2026 to Florida; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Durnil to approve the Upper Iowa Conference invite for Wrestling only; all ayes.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to approve the district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for a modified supplemental amount of $57,610 for At Risk and Drop Out Prevention for 2025-2026; all ayes.

Motioned by Ryken, seconded by Durnil to approve the van purchase from Whitey’s auto in the amount of $42,000; all ayes.

Superintendent Meaney presented a Field Trip Chaperone/Expectation document he is working on and asked for the Board’s guidance.  He also discussed looking into a new phone system, gave a wrestling room update and informed the board we are hosting District Speech on March 1st.

Next Meeting Date: February 10th at 6 p.m.

Motioned by Kipp, seconded by Ryken to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.; all ayes.