West Fork Community School District Board Minutes

Official Proceedings – Regular Meeting – May 19, 2025 – Approved

        The West Fork Board of Education met for its regular meeting in the Media Center in Sheffield. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM by Board President, Holly Henricks. Board members present: Grant Petersen, Travis Butler, Amber Marzen and, Erin Suntken.  Also present were Superintendent Mike Kruger, High School Principal Daren Huisenga, Elementary Principal Ashley Flatebo, and West Fork Board Secretary Lacey Pueggel.

Visitors: Amber Brown

Suntken made a motion to approve the Agenda, Minutes from April 21st, 2025, and April 24th, 2025, May 2025 Bills, and April 2025 Financials; seconded by Marzen. Motion carried 5-0.  

        Principals Report:

1. Elementary FAST data is back and looks great
2. Preschool Graduation is Tuesday May 20th at 6pm
3. Elementary Track and Field Day May 27th
4. Color Run May 30th
5. May 30th last day of school, early dismissal
6. MS/HS Students will be doing community service on the 30th
7. 6th grade went to Science Center last Thursday
8. Working on Science curriculum
9. Last JH Track Meeting is tonight
10. JH Softball practice starts May 27th
11. Last Day 3-year-old preschool May 22nd
12. Last Day 4-year-old preschool May 23rd

Superintendent’s Report

1. Update on Wellness Center repairs
2. Update on Safe Entrance Project at the Sheffield Campus
3. Contracts to the Boys Golf Team, Girls Track participants, Boys Track participants for qualifying for State

Old Business:

        The board reviewed SAVE and PPEL fund balances and discussed possible Summer projects.

        New Business:

Recognition of School Board Members for School Board Appreciation. Thank you for your time and dedication to the West Fork CSD. We appreciate you all!

Petersen moved to enter the Public Hearing for the 2024-2025 Budget Amendment; seconded by Suntken. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Butler, Marzen, Petersen, Suntken, Henricks. Nays: N/A.

        Marzen moved to exit the Public Hearing for the 2024-2025 Budget Amendment; seconded by Petersen. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Butler, Marzen, Petersen, Suntken, Henricks. Nays: N/A.

Following the Budget Amendment Public Hearing, Petersen moved to approve the 2024-2025 Budget Amendment as presented; seconded by Marzen. Motion carried 5-0. Ayes: Butler, Marzen, Petersen, Suntken, Henricks. Nays: N/A.

        Marzen moved to approve the second reading of the following Board Policies to be renewed annually: 103, 103.R1, 505.8, 505.8R1, 506.1, 506.1E1, 506.1E2, 506.1E3, 506.1E4, 506.1E5, 506.1E6, 506.1E7, 506.1E8, 506.1R1, 506.2, 506.2E1, 506.2R1, 506.4; seconded by Suntken. Motion carried 5-0.

The board held a discussion on possible Cell Phone policies. There will be a survey sent to staff and parent stakeholders. The Administration will bring a recommendation to the board at the June meeting.

        Suntken moved to approve the following 28E Sharing Agreements for the 2025-2026 school year; Transportation Director sharing with Clear Lake CSD, Curriculum Director sharing with Central Rivers AEA, Special Education Director sharing with Central Rivers AEA, Human Resources Director sharing with RRMR CSD, SBO sharing with Central Springs CSD, and Radon Specialist sharing with EAIS; seconded by Petersen. Motion carried 5-0.

        Marzen moved to approve the contracted service agreement with Central Rivers AEA for IT Services for the 2025-2026 school year; seconded by Petersen. Motion carried 5-0.  

        Suntken moved to approve the Open Enrollment applications as presented; seconded by Butler. Motion carried 5-0.

        Following discussion, Marzen moved to approve the purchase of a 2022 12-passenger van for $40,995.00 from Pritchards; seconded by Suntken. Motion carried 5-0.

        Suntken moved to approve the RFP for Auditing Services for FY25, FY26, FY27 with Cornwell, Frideres, Maher; seconded by Petersen. Motion carried 5-0.

        The Board of Directors of the West Fork Community School District, in the Counties of Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, and Wright, State of Iowa, met in Regular session, in the Media Center, 504 Park Street, Sheffield, Iowa 50475, at 5:00 P.M., on the above date. The Board of Directors provided a hybrid option for the members of the Board to participate in the meeting. There were present President Henricks, in the chair, and the following named Board Members: Petersen, Suntken, Marzen, Butler.

        Board Member Petersen introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME" and moved its adoption. Board Member Suntken seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, Ayes: Marzen, Suntken, Petersen, Butler, Henricks. Nays: N/A. The Preident declared the Resolution adopted. Motion carried 5-0.

Board Member Marzen moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Petersen seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was, Ayes: Marzen, Petersen, Butler, Suntken, Henricks. Nays: N/A. The President declared the motion adopted. Motion carried 5-0.

Board Member Petersen moved that the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved. Board Member Marzen seconded the motion. The roll was called and the vote was, Ayes: Marzen, Petersen, Suntken, Butler, Henricks. Nays: N/A. The President declared the motion adopted. Motion carried 5-0.

Board Member Marzen introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2025, ANDLEVYING A TAX FOR THE PAYMENT THEREOF," and moved its adoption. Board Member Suntken seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was: Ayes: Marzen, Suntken, Petersen, Butler, Henricks. Nays: N/A. The President declared the Resolution adopted. Motion carried 5-0.

Suntken moved to approve a contract with Tom Worley for 3-year-old Preschool Transportation; seconded by Marzen. Motion carried 5-0.

Suntken moved to approve a contract to Onni Prestidge to serve as a HS TLC Leader; seconded by Marzen. Motion carried 5-0.

Suntken moved to approve a contract to Sydney Gruman to serve as an Early Childhood Preschool teacher at the Rockwell Campus; seconded by Marzen. Motion carried 5-0

Suntken moved to approve a contract to Makayla Nolte to serve as a Para Educator at the Rockwell Campus; seconded by Marzen. Motion carried 5-0.

        Marzen moved to approve the resignation of Jessica Dodge, MS/HS Art; seconded by Suntken. Motion carried 5-0.

        Marzen moved to approve the resignation of Zach Ortloff, Social Studies Teacher/Coach; seconded by Suntken. Motion carried 5-0.

        Marzen moved to approve the resignation of Tammy Barr, Evening Custodian Rockwell Campus; seconded by Suntken. Motion carried 5-0.

        Petersen moved to approve the dismissal of Para Educator, Becky Mincer-Robinson; seconded by Suntken. Motion carried 5-0.

Next Board Meeting: June 16th, 2025, at 5 pm in Rockwell Supt. Office.

Marzen moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 pm; seconded by Petersen. Motion carried 5-0.

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Board President – Holly Henricks                                                    Board Secretary – Lacey Pueggel