CAMANCHE COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DIST...
CAMANCHE COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DIST...
CAMANCHE COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
APRIL 13, 2026
Call to Order: President Baker called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Travis Baker, Adam Collins, Jeff Graves, Jessica Hoerschelmann, and Rich Klahn all in person. Director Trevor Volz and Brad Weber were absent.
Also, in attendance were Superintendent Justin Shaffer, Business Director Roxanne Aude, Principals Aimee Dohse, Melissa Phillips, and Josh Davis, Student School Board Representative Claire Whitney, Community Members Linda Decker, Taryn Determan and Linda Foster, Groundskeeper Bob Stenulsen and Maintenance Director Rob Pulse all in person. Jenna Blount, Clinton Herald, and Community Member Alecia Goldbeck via Google Meet.
Public Forum: Linda Foster addressed the Board about the Public School Strong Resolution.
Agenda Amendment/Update: Agenda item E7; correction of Cianna Newman spelling and end date of April 21st for Donna Neptune.
Consent Agenda: Director Graves moved, seconded by Director Collins, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried.
Items found in the consent agenda:
Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on March 9, 2026 and Public Hearing on property tax statement held on March 23, 2026.
Acceptance of the Secretary/Treasurer Report, Hot Lunch Report, Activity Account, Journal Entry Report, Payment of the Bills listing.
10 GENERAL FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS - LEASE COPIERS/PRINTERS 3,871.02
ADCRAFT PRINTWEAR CO SUPPLIES 34.00
AHLERS AND COONEY, PC LEGAL SERVICES 114.00
ALLIANT ENERGY IPL NATURAL GAS 1,263.06
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE SUPPLIES 5,152.19
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SUPPLIES (24.31)
BADRICKS SERVICE AND SALES SERVICE/REPAIR PARTS 135.76
CAMANCHE DISPOSAL COMPANY DISPOSAL 522.90
CAMANCHE HOT LUNCH FUND FOOD PURCHASE 517.20
CAPSAN - QUAD CITIES SUPPLIES 153.74
CDS OFFICE SYSTEMS INC SERVICES 1,124.00
CENTRAL DEWITT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TUITION/FEES 22,280.83
CENTURY LINK PHONE SERVICE 13.60
CHROMEBOOK PARTS.COM SUPPLIES 6.99
CITY OF CAMANCHE WATER 3,173.09
CLINTON HERALD COMPANY NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS 945.11
CLINTON TRUCK AND TRAILER REPAIR SERVICES/REPAIRS 2,589.77
CROWN AWARDS SUPPLIES 220.12
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER 39.99
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PURCHASED SERVICE 700.00
DOWNTOWN AUTO CLINIC SERVICE REPAIR 345.79
GRAINGER MAINT SUPPLIES/PARTS 10.70
GREENWOOD CLEANING SYSTEMS SERVICE/SUPPLIES 2,819.84
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. SHOP SUPPLIES 1,319.94
HARTZ INC. REPAIRS/SERVICES 36.00
HDSUPPLY SUPPLIES 533.47
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MAINT SUPPLIES 271.41
IA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOC. MEMBERSHIP 145.00
IMPERIAL LANES RENTAL 250.00
INQUIREHIRE SERVICES 32.10
INSECT LORE SUPPLIES 63.93
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK RELAY 413.00
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES REMITTANCE 12,023.33
JANDA MOTOR SERVICE SERVICE 255.00
JOSTENS SUPPLIES 371.70
KI SUPPLIES 227.50
LANSING, ASHLEY REIMBURSEMENT 36.58
LECTRONICS, INC SERVICES 47.00
LEXIA SOFTWARE 515.66
MARRIOTT - WEST DES MOINES HOTEL 148.96
MARRIOTT TRAVEL 148.96
MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES WORKBOOKS/TEXTBOOKS 110.40
MERCYONE CLINTON NORTH HEALTH PLAZA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 136.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ELECTRICITY 13,804.58
MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC REPAIR PARTS 1,624.85
MISSISSIPPI BEND AEA PRINT SERVICES 24,957.20
MUNICIPAL COLLECTIONS OF AMERICA SERVICES 783.89
NAPA AUTO PARTS REPAIR PARTS 37.98
ODONNELL ACE HARDWARE SUPPLIES/REPAIR PARTS 18.38
OTR TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 140.00
PEST CONTROL CONSULTANTS SERVICES 217.21
PLUMB SUPPLY SUPPLIES 201.00
RELAYHUB LLC SERVICES 1,212.60
RIVER VALLEY COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES 2,576.75
SCHOLASTIC, INC SUPPLIES/ACCESS 208.78
SLOAN IMPLEMENT REPAIR 13.21
SPHERO SUPPLIES 151.02
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
SUPPLIES 0.00
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT SUPPLIES 180.16
STOUT'S FOOD PURCHASE 253.52
SUMMIT SPEECH THERAPY SUPPLIES 366.53
TRANSLATE MY SLIDE SUPPLIES 8.23
TREVIPAY - WALMART SUPPLIES 57.11
US CELLULAR BUSINESS SERVICES 145.08
US CELLULAR CELL PHONES 184.52
VERIZON SERVICE 90.24
WALMART CLINTON FOOD SUPPLIES/SUPPLIES 48.17
WALSWORTH PUBLISHING CO. YEARBOOK PUBLISHING 1,510.53
WEBER, KACEE REIMBURSEMENT 6.75
WENDLING QUARRIES, INC. PURCHASE SERVICE 43.16
Fund Number 10: 111,936.78
22 MANAGEMENT FUND
EMC INSURANCE CLAIM 1,505.00
FIRST INSURANCE FUNDING PROP/LIAB/WORKCOMPFUNDING 28,254.09
Fund Number 22: 29,759.09
21 ACTIVITY FUND
ADCRAFT PRINTWEAR CO SUPPLIES 1,798.94
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE SUPPLIES 459.36
ANAMOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DUES/FEES 120.00
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DUES/FEES 243.00
BECKMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FEES 250.00
CAMANCHE HOT LUNCH FUND FOOD PURCHASE 214.25
CANDLELIGHT INN FOOD PURCHASE 216.30
CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL DUES/SUPPLIES 150.00
CASEY'S-CAMANCHE FOOD PURCHASE/FUEL 140.94
CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TUITION/FEES 320.00
EBERHART, ANDY REIMBURSEMENT 333.13
ELITE AWARDS SUPPLIES 192.21
EPIC SPORTS SUPPLIES 43.72
HOME DEPOT SUPPLIES 20.23
IA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC FEES 200.00
IMPERIAL LANES RENTAL 1,900.00
IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL DUES/FEES 125.00
IOWA EVENT CENTER SUPPLIES 252.00
IPH OPERATIONAL ENTERPRISES FOOD SUPPLIES 130.17
KLEIN FOODS SUPPLIES 469.80
MAQUOKETA HIGH SCHOOL FEES 105.00
MCDONALDS RESTAURANT FOOD PURCHASE 154.46
NET WORLD SPORTS SUPPLIES 1,000.02
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS REPAIR PARTS 511.21
PETERSEN SANITARY INC SERVICES 111.00
QUALITY CONCRETE CONCRETE 928.00
SHOOT A WAY INC SUPPLIES 6,596.00
TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REGIST. FEE 200.00
TURNER, EMILY REIMBURSEMENT 214.04
WEBER, BRAD REFUND 100.00
WHITNEY, DENISE REIMBURSE 70.10
Fund Number 21: 17,568.88
81 TRUST & AGENCY FUND
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION SUPPLIES 42.70
Fund Number 81: 42.70
33 LOSST/SAVE
BEHN STUMP GRINDING PURCHASED SERVICE 500.00
CARPETLAND USA SUPPLIES 3,600.30
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER 200.00
DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES
INC SERVICES 313.79
HUGUNIN SEWER & PLUMBING SERVICE/REPAIRS 104.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS SERVICES 20,618.11
KUNAU IMPLEMENT DEWITT PARTS/REPAIRS 1,324.29
LESLIE ELECTRIC SERVICES/ REPAIRS 185.32
NORTHWEST MECHANICAL, INC. HVAC REPAIR/SERVICE 2,630.10
PLUMB SUPPLY SUPPLIES 661.51
SETPOINT MECHANICAL SERVICES SERVICES/REPAIRS 4,701.21
SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SUPPLIES 441.03
TREVIPAY - WALMART SUPPLIES 692.94
Fund Number 33: 35,972.60
36 PPEL FUND
APPTEGY, INC. WEBSITE 6,500.00
CENTRAL DEWITT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TUITION/FEES 2,812.50
EDUTEK SOLUTIONS, LLC SOFTWARE 2,822.00
KONE INC ELEVATOR SERVICES 365.70
Fund Number 36: 12,500.20
38 SCHLHOUSE-VOTER PPEL
MISSISSIPPI BEND AEA PRINT SERVICES 6,100.00
Fund Number 38: 6,100.00
71 HOSPITAL
INSURANCE FUND
TRUE NORTH COMPANIES LC INSURANCE 609.00
WELLMARK BC/BS PREMIUMS 205,224.40
WEX ADMIN FEES/CONTRIBUTIONS 4,243.48
Fund Number 71: 210,076.88
61 HOT LUNCH FUND
BOWEN, CALEB LUNCH REFUND 413.55
CINTAS LOC 23M SUPPLIES 701.40
COWART, LA'KRYSTAL LUNCH REFUND 10.91
ECOLAB SUPPLIES 74.41
KOHL WHOLESALERS FOOD 19,507.76
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING FOOD 2,795.42
PAN O GOLD FOOD 1,085.96
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY MILK PRODUCTS 3,309.57
TOP SHELF INC SERVICE 1,864.50
Fund Number 61: 29,763.48
Grand Total: 453,720.61
Classified and Certified Employee Changes: Amend Kim Stuer's position from Part-Time Middle School Special Ed Associate to Part-Time Middle School Media Associate for the 2026-2027 school year; Resignation of Thomas Peppers as PE Teacher, effective at the end of the school year; Resignation of Katie McGinnis as K-6 Art Teacher, effective at the end of the school year; Resignation of McKinzie Bark as Elementary Teacher, effective April 10, 2026; Resignation of Tina Rodgers as Middle School Special Ed Associate, effective March 27, 2026; Hire Cianna Newman as Head 9/10 Softball Coach; Approve Leslie Shaffer as Volunteer Softball Coach; Approve Nick Lawrence as Volunteer MS Track Coach; Hire Darryl Cochran as MS Baseball Assistant Coach; Hire Kaci Dellit as Elementary General Education Associate for the 2026-2027 school year; Resignation of Brad Weber as Head Varsity Bowling Coach; Resignation of Colin Sullivan as MS Assistant Football Coach; Resignation of Donna Neptune as Pre-School Associate, effective April 21, 2026; Hire Taylor Hicks for the ½ time Elementary Music Position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Open Enrollments In: 2025-2026 - 1 student from Clinton CSD.
Presentations: Superintendent Shaffer reminded the Board there are still unsettled items at the legislative level that need attention. The next Legislative Coffee is at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday. Superintendent Shaffer informed the Board that there is still work being done for the EICC Agreements. Superintendent Shaffer shared that he has been selected by the Department of Education to be on the Teacher of the Year-AEA selection team. Superintendent Shaffer also shared the he has been driving as a regular route driver since the District is down a yellow bus driver as well as filling in for activity runs. Superintendent Shaffer gave an update on the current Board committee work: Finance/Audit Committee continues to sign monthly warrants; HR/Policy Committee has reviewed the small policy updates from IASB as well as the wellness policy. The HR/Policy Committee was also involved in the IBPS process to reach an agreement with the teacher's union as well as reviewed ideas for classified employees and the admin team; Planning/SIAC reviewed draft calendar options and is recommending the board adopt the calendar option 1 as shown last month, reviewed the mission statement survey and developed next steps and also reviewed the initial waiver for 100% online at Camanche High School, requiring student and guardian signatures. Project Committee has discussed and agreed to donate our spare bus to the fire department for training purposes instead of trying to sell it as well as participating in the CCDA special grant cycle focusing on PA systems for the Elementary and Middles Schools. Superintendent Shaffer informed the Board of the 4-year graduation rate of the class of 2025 being 92.47% and the 5-year rate of class of 2024 being 91.18%. Stating the District has the goal of 100%. One last item shared by Superintendent Shaffer is the continue work with Speak Out to again fund Life Connections support for next year.
Business Director Aude informed the Board that with the approval of both the FY26 Budget Amendment and the FY27 Budget the filing of both via electronic means and paperwork to the County building will take place. Business Director Aude also informed the Board that the Business Office is gearing up for the FY26 preliminary audit visit in May. Business Director Aude echoed Superintendent Shaffer regarding items that are still on the move at the Legislative level primarily the Property Tax Reform and Investing Public Funds. Both items could have a huge impact on Districts in the State of Iowa. Business Director Aude reviewed standing items of MCOA and Medicaid.
Principals Dohse, Phillips and Davis reported out for their perspective buildings. Principal Dohse gave a shout out to Alecia Goldbeck, Kerry Kudelka, Mary Beth Hege, Carolyn Petersen and Bill Miller for the efforts in a variety of areas supporting staff and students.
Linda Foster left the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Student School Board Representative reported on High School activities.
Bob Stenulsen, Groundskeeper, and Rob Pulse, Maintenance Director, present on activities within their individual areas as well as equipment needs.
Student School Board Representative Claire Whitney left the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Public Hearing: At 7:13 p.m., President Baker called to order the Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 School Calendar. There were no public written or oral comments. The Hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
At 7:14 p.m., President Baker called to order the Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Notice (hearing #2) published on March 28, 2026. There were no public written or oral comments. The Hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. At 7:15 p.m. President Baker called to order the Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment published on March 28, 2026. There were no public written or oral comments. The Hearing closed at 7:16 p.m.
Discussion Items: Superintendent Shaffer shared with the Board that contracts for the Certified Staff as well as the letters of assignment for the Classified positions would be distributed soon. If there are any resignations as a result of the contracts going out, the District will consider long and hard whether or not that position or positions need to be filled as part of the continue work on the financial situation of the District. This is especially critical due to Pre-school numbers being low and the continued decline in enrollment.
Superintendent Shaffer also shared with the Board that the SIAC Committee has worked on recrafting the Mission Statement. An initial draft was shared. Formal action will be held at a later date.
Action Items:
Director Hoerschelmann moved to approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar (draft #1), seconded by Director Klahn. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to approve the District holding a garage sale this spring and summer of unneeded items, seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to adopt the 2026-2027 budget as presented seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The adoption would set the tax levy rate at $17.51 per $1,000 valuation. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Klahn moved to adopt the amended budget for 2025-2026 that was published on March 28, 2026, seconded by Director Graves. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to approve the Employee Financial Packages for the Certified Staff, seconded by Director Collins. Roll Call Vote: Klahn=abstained, Hoerschelmann=yes, Graves=yes, Collins=yes and Baker=yes. Director Volz and Weber were absent. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Klahn moved to approve the Employee Financial Packages for the Classified Staff, seconded by Director Graves. Roll Call Vote: Baker=yes, Collins=yes, Graves=yes, Hoerschelmann=abstained, and Klahn=yes. Director Volz and Weber were absent. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Klahn moved to approve the TLC position and contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to approve the IASB Membership for the 2026-2027 school year, seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The motion carried unanimously.
Policy Reviews: First reading of IASB policy updates:
102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
102-R1 - Equal Educational Opportunity - Grievance Procedure
102-E1 - Equal Educational Opportunity Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination
102-E2 - Equal Educational Opportunity Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
102-E3 - Equal Educational Opportunity Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights
102-E4 - Equal Educational Opportunity Discrimination Complaint Form
102-E5 - Equal Educational Opportunity Witness Disclosure Form
102-E6 - Equal Educational Opportunity Disposition of Complaint Form
710.01-R1 - School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaints Procedures
710.01-E1 - School Nutrition Program Notice of Nondiscrimination
710.01-E2 - School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Compliant Form
Upcoming Events and Future Board Meeting Opportunities:
Superintendent Shaffer: Public School Strong Resolution possibly on May agenda; Superintendent Shaffer's evaluation on the May agenda; Retiring Activities Director, Andy Eberhart and Newly Hired Activities Director, Trent Fitzpatrick, will address the Board at the May meeting; STORMY Selection meeting will be at 6:00 before the May meeting on May 11th; Coffee Talk with the Superintendent tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
Board President/Board of Directors:
Other District Staff:
Adjournment: The Board adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Roxanne L. Aude
Board Secretary/Treasurer
Travis Baker
Board President
Published: April 18, 2026
CAMANCHE COMMUNITY
SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
APRIL 13, 2026
Call to Order: President Baker called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Travis Baker, Adam Collins, Jeff Graves, Jessica Hoerschelmann, and Rich Klahn all in person. Director Trevor Volz and Brad Weber were absent.
Also, in attendance were Superintendent Justin Shaffer, Business Director Roxanne Aude, Principals Aimee Dohse, Melissa Phillips, and Josh Davis, Student School Board Representative Claire Whitney, Community Members Linda Decker, Taryn Determan and Linda Foster, Groundskeeper Bob Stenulsen and Maintenance Director Rob Pulse all in person. Jenna Blount, Clinton Herald, and Community Member Alecia Goldbeck via Google Meet.
Public Forum: Linda Foster addressed the Board about the Public School Strong Resolution.
Agenda Amendment/Update: Agenda item E7; correction of Cianna Newman spelling and end date of April 21st for Donna Neptune.
Consent Agenda: Director Graves moved, seconded by Director Collins, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried.
Items found in the consent agenda:
Minutes from the Regular Meeting held on March 9, 2026 and Public Hearing on property tax statement held on March 23, 2026.
Acceptance of the Secretary/Treasurer Report, Hot Lunch Report, Activity Account, Journal Entry Report, Payment of the Bills listing.
10 GENERAL FUND
ACCESS SYSTEMS - LEASE COPIERS/PRINTERS 3,871.02
ADCRAFT PRINTWEAR CO SUPPLIES 34.00
AHLERS AND COONEY, PC LEGAL SERVICES 114.00
ALLIANT ENERGY IPL NATURAL GAS 1,263.06
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE SUPPLIES 5,152.19
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION SUPPLIES (24.31)
BADRICKS SERVICE AND SALES SERVICE/REPAIR PARTS 135.76
CAMANCHE DISPOSAL COMPANY DISPOSAL 522.90
CAMANCHE HOT LUNCH FUND FOOD PURCHASE 517.20
CAPSAN - QUAD CITIES SUPPLIES 153.74
CDS OFFICE SYSTEMS INC SERVICES 1,124.00
CENTRAL DEWITT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TUITION/FEES 22,280.83
CENTURY LINK PHONE SERVICE 13.60
CHROMEBOOK PARTS.COM SUPPLIES 6.99
CITY OF CAMANCHE WATER 3,173.09
CLINTON HERALD COMPANY NOTICES/CLASSIFIEDS 945.11
CLINTON TRUCK AND TRAILER REPAIR SERVICES/REPAIRS 2,589.77
CROWN AWARDS SUPPLIES 220.12
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER 39.99
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PURCHASED SERVICE 700.00
DOWNTOWN AUTO CLINIC SERVICE REPAIR 345.79
GRAINGER MAINT SUPPLIES/PARTS 10.70
GREENWOOD CLEANING SYSTEMS SERVICE/SUPPLIES 2,819.84
HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC. SHOP SUPPLIES 1,319.94
HARTZ INC. REPAIRS/SERVICES 36.00
HDSUPPLY SUPPLIES 533.47
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES MAINT SUPPLIES 271.41
IA HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC ASSOC. MEMBERSHIP 145.00
IMPERIAL LANES RENTAL 250.00
INQUIREHIRE SERVICES 32.10
INSECT LORE SUPPLIES 63.93
IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK RELAY 413.00
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES REMITTANCE 12,023.33
JANDA MOTOR SERVICE SERVICE 255.00
JOSTENS SUPPLIES 371.70
KI SUPPLIES 227.50
LANSING, ASHLEY REIMBURSEMENT 36.58
LECTRONICS, INC SERVICES 47.00
LEXIA SOFTWARE 515.66
MARRIOTT - WEST DES MOINES HOTEL 148.96
MARRIOTT TRAVEL 148.96
MCGRAW-HILL COMPANIES WORKBOOKS/TEXTBOOKS 110.40
MERCYONE CLINTON NORTH HEALTH PLAZA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 136.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY ELECTRICITY 13,804.58
MIDWEST BUS PARTS, INC REPAIR PARTS 1,624.85
MISSISSIPPI BEND AEA PRINT SERVICES 24,957.20
MUNICIPAL COLLECTIONS OF AMERICA SERVICES 783.89
NAPA AUTO PARTS REPAIR PARTS 37.98
ODONNELL ACE HARDWARE SUPPLIES/REPAIR PARTS 18.38
OTR TIRE SERVICE/SUPPLIES 140.00
PEST CONTROL CONSULTANTS SERVICES 217.21
PLUMB SUPPLY SUPPLIES 201.00
RELAYHUB LLC SERVICES 1,212.60
RIVER VALLEY COOPERATIVE SUPPLIES 2,576.75
SCHOLASTIC, INC SUPPLIES/ACCESS 208.78
SLOAN IMPLEMENT REPAIR 13.21
SPHERO SUPPLIES 151.02
STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
SUPPLIES 0.00
STAPLES BUSINESS CREDIT SUPPLIES 180.16
STOUT'S FOOD PURCHASE 253.52
SUMMIT SPEECH THERAPY SUPPLIES 366.53
TRANSLATE MY SLIDE SUPPLIES 8.23
TREVIPAY - WALMART SUPPLIES 57.11
US CELLULAR BUSINESS SERVICES 145.08
US CELLULAR CELL PHONES 184.52
VERIZON SERVICE 90.24
WALMART CLINTON FOOD SUPPLIES/SUPPLIES 48.17
WALSWORTH PUBLISHING CO. YEARBOOK PUBLISHING 1,510.53
WEBER, KACEE REIMBURSEMENT 6.75
WENDLING QUARRIES, INC. PURCHASE SERVICE 43.16
Fund Number 10: 111,936.78
22 MANAGEMENT FUND
EMC INSURANCE CLAIM 1,505.00
FIRST INSURANCE FUNDING PROP/LIAB/WORKCOMPFUNDING 28,254.09
Fund Number 22: 29,759.09
21 ACTIVITY FUND
ADCRAFT PRINTWEAR CO SUPPLIES 1,798.94
AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICE SUPPLIES 459.36
ANAMOSA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DUES/FEES 120.00
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO DUES/FEES 243.00
BECKMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FEES 250.00
CAMANCHE HOT LUNCH FUND FOOD PURCHASE 214.25
CANDLELIGHT INN FOOD PURCHASE 216.30
CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL DUES/SUPPLIES 150.00
CASEY'S-CAMANCHE FOOD PURCHASE/FUEL 140.94
CLINTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TUITION/FEES 320.00
EBERHART, ANDY REIMBURSEMENT 333.13
ELITE AWARDS SUPPLIES 192.21
EPIC SPORTS SUPPLIES 43.72
HOME DEPOT SUPPLIES 20.23
IA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSOC FEES 200.00
IMPERIAL LANES RENTAL 1,900.00
IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL DUES/FEES 125.00
IOWA EVENT CENTER SUPPLIES 252.00
IPH OPERATIONAL ENTERPRISES FOOD SUPPLIES 130.17
KLEIN FOODS SUPPLIES 469.80
MAQUOKETA HIGH SCHOOL FEES 105.00
MCDONALDS RESTAURANT FOOD PURCHASE 154.46
NET WORLD SPORTS SUPPLIES 1,000.02
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS REPAIR PARTS 511.21
PETERSEN SANITARY INC SERVICES 111.00
QUALITY CONCRETE CONCRETE 928.00
SHOOT A WAY INC SUPPLIES 6,596.00
TIPTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS REGIST. FEE 200.00
TURNER, EMILY REIMBURSEMENT 214.04
WEBER, BRAD REFUND 100.00
WHITNEY, DENISE REIMBURSE 70.10
Fund Number 21: 17,568.88
81 TRUST & AGENCY FUND
DOLLAR GENERAL CORPORATION SUPPLIES 42.70
Fund Number 81: 42.70
33 LOSST/SAVE
BEHN STUMP GRINDING PURCHASED SERVICE 500.00
CARPETLAND USA SUPPLIES 3,600.30
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER 200.00
DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES
INC SERVICES 313.79
HUGUNIN SEWER & PLUMBING SERVICE/REPAIRS 104.00
JOHNSON CONTROLS SERVICES 20,618.11
KUNAU IMPLEMENT DEWITT PARTS/REPAIRS 1,324.29
LESLIE ELECTRIC SERVICES/ REPAIRS 185.32
NORTHWEST MECHANICAL, INC. HVAC REPAIR/SERVICE 2,630.10
PLUMB SUPPLY SUPPLIES 661.51
SETPOINT MECHANICAL SERVICES SERVICES/REPAIRS 4,701.21
SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY SUPPLIES 441.03
TREVIPAY - WALMART SUPPLIES 692.94
Fund Number 33: 35,972.60
36 PPEL FUND
APPTEGY, INC. WEBSITE 6,500.00
CENTRAL DEWITT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TUITION/FEES 2,812.50
EDUTEK SOLUTIONS, LLC SOFTWARE 2,822.00
KONE INC ELEVATOR SERVICES 365.70
Fund Number 36: 12,500.20
38 SCHLHOUSE-VOTER PPEL
MISSISSIPPI BEND AEA PRINT SERVICES 6,100.00
Fund Number 38: 6,100.00
71 HOSPITAL
INSURANCE FUND
TRUE NORTH COMPANIES LC INSURANCE 609.00
WELLMARK BC/BS PREMIUMS 205,224.40
WEX ADMIN FEES/CONTRIBUTIONS 4,243.48
Fund Number 71: 210,076.88
61 HOT LUNCH FUND
BOWEN, CALEB LUNCH REFUND 413.55
CINTAS LOC 23M SUPPLIES 701.40
COWART, LA'KRYSTAL LUNCH REFUND 10.91
ECOLAB SUPPLIES 74.41
KOHL WHOLESALERS FOOD 19,507.76
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING FOOD 2,795.42
PAN O GOLD FOOD 1,085.96
PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY MILK PRODUCTS 3,309.57
TOP SHELF INC SERVICE 1,864.50
Fund Number 61: 29,763.48
Grand Total: 453,720.61
Classified and Certified Employee Changes: Amend Kim Stuer's position from Part-Time Middle School Special Ed Associate to Part-Time Middle School Media Associate for the 2026-2027 school year; Resignation of Thomas Peppers as PE Teacher, effective at the end of the school year; Resignation of Katie McGinnis as K-6 Art Teacher, effective at the end of the school year; Resignation of McKinzie Bark as Elementary Teacher, effective April 10, 2026; Resignation of Tina Rodgers as Middle School Special Ed Associate, effective March 27, 2026; Hire Cianna Newman as Head 9/10 Softball Coach; Approve Leslie Shaffer as Volunteer Softball Coach; Approve Nick Lawrence as Volunteer MS Track Coach; Hire Darryl Cochran as MS Baseball Assistant Coach; Hire Kaci Dellit as Elementary General Education Associate for the 2026-2027 school year; Resignation of Brad Weber as Head Varsity Bowling Coach; Resignation of Colin Sullivan as MS Assistant Football Coach; Resignation of Donna Neptune as Pre-School Associate, effective April 21, 2026; Hire Taylor Hicks for the ½ time Elementary Music Position for the 2026-2027 school year.
Open Enrollments In: 2025-2026 - 1 student from Clinton CSD.
Presentations: Superintendent Shaffer reminded the Board there are still unsettled items at the legislative level that need attention. The next Legislative Coffee is at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday. Superintendent Shaffer informed the Board that there is still work being done for the EICC Agreements. Superintendent Shaffer shared that he has been selected by the Department of Education to be on the Teacher of the Year-AEA selection team. Superintendent Shaffer also shared the he has been driving as a regular route driver since the District is down a yellow bus driver as well as filling in for activity runs. Superintendent Shaffer gave an update on the current Board committee work: Finance/Audit Committee continues to sign monthly warrants; HR/Policy Committee has reviewed the small policy updates from IASB as well as the wellness policy. The HR/Policy Committee was also involved in the IBPS process to reach an agreement with the teacher's union as well as reviewed ideas for classified employees and the admin team; Planning/SIAC reviewed draft calendar options and is recommending the board adopt the calendar option 1 as shown last month, reviewed the mission statement survey and developed next steps and also reviewed the initial waiver for 100% online at Camanche High School, requiring student and guardian signatures. Project Committee has discussed and agreed to donate our spare bus to the fire department for training purposes instead of trying to sell it as well as participating in the CCDA special grant cycle focusing on PA systems for the Elementary and Middles Schools. Superintendent Shaffer informed the Board of the 4-year graduation rate of the class of 2025 being 92.47% and the 5-year rate of class of 2024 being 91.18%. Stating the District has the goal of 100%. One last item shared by Superintendent Shaffer is the continue work with Speak Out to again fund Life Connections support for next year.
Business Director Aude informed the Board that with the approval of both the FY26 Budget Amendment and the FY27 Budget the filing of both via electronic means and paperwork to the County building will take place. Business Director Aude also informed the Board that the Business Office is gearing up for the FY26 preliminary audit visit in May. Business Director Aude echoed Superintendent Shaffer regarding items that are still on the move at the Legislative level primarily the Property Tax Reform and Investing Public Funds. Both items could have a huge impact on Districts in the State of Iowa. Business Director Aude reviewed standing items of MCOA and Medicaid.
Principals Dohse, Phillips and Davis reported out for their perspective buildings. Principal Dohse gave a shout out to Alecia Goldbeck, Kerry Kudelka, Mary Beth Hege, Carolyn Petersen and Bill Miller for the efforts in a variety of areas supporting staff and students.
Linda Foster left the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Student School Board Representative reported on High School activities.
Bob Stenulsen, Groundskeeper, and Rob Pulse, Maintenance Director, present on activities within their individual areas as well as equipment needs.
Student School Board Representative Claire Whitney left the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
Public Hearing: At 7:13 p.m., President Baker called to order the Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 School Calendar. There were no public written or oral comments. The Hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
At 7:14 p.m., President Baker called to order the Public Hearing for the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Notice (hearing #2) published on March 28, 2026. There were no public written or oral comments. The Hearing closed at 7:15 p.m. At 7:15 p.m. President Baker called to order the Public Hearing for the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment published on March 28, 2026. There were no public written or oral comments. The Hearing closed at 7:16 p.m.
Discussion Items: Superintendent Shaffer shared with the Board that contracts for the Certified Staff as well as the letters of assignment for the Classified positions would be distributed soon. If there are any resignations as a result of the contracts going out, the District will consider long and hard whether or not that position or positions need to be filled as part of the continue work on the financial situation of the District. This is especially critical due to Pre-school numbers being low and the continued decline in enrollment.
Superintendent Shaffer also shared with the Board that the SIAC Committee has worked on recrafting the Mission Statement. An initial draft was shared. Formal action will be held at a later date.
Action Items:
Director Hoerschelmann moved to approve the 2026-2027 School Calendar (draft #1), seconded by Director Klahn. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to approve the District holding a garage sale this spring and summer of unneeded items, seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to adopt the 2026-2027 budget as presented seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The adoption would set the tax levy rate at $17.51 per $1,000 valuation. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Klahn moved to adopt the amended budget for 2025-2026 that was published on March 28, 2026, seconded by Director Graves. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to approve the Employee Financial Packages for the Certified Staff, seconded by Director Collins. Roll Call Vote: Klahn=abstained, Hoerschelmann=yes, Graves=yes, Collins=yes and Baker=yes. Director Volz and Weber were absent. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Klahn moved to approve the Employee Financial Packages for the Classified Staff, seconded by Director Graves. Roll Call Vote: Baker=yes, Collins=yes, Graves=yes, Hoerschelmann=abstained, and Klahn=yes. Director Volz and Weber were absent. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Klahn moved to approve the TLC position and contracts for the 2026-2027 school year, seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The motion carried unanimously.
Director Graves moved to approve the IASB Membership for the 2026-2027 school year, seconded by Director Hoerschelmann. The motion carried unanimously.
Policy Reviews: First reading of IASB policy updates:
102 - Equal Educational Opportunity
102-R1 - Equal Educational Opportunity - Grievance Procedure
102-E1 - Equal Educational Opportunity Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination
102-E2 - Equal Educational Opportunity Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination
102-E3 - Equal Educational Opportunity Notice of Section 504 Student and Parental Rights
102-E4 - Equal Educational Opportunity Discrimination Complaint Form
102-E5 - Equal Educational Opportunity Witness Disclosure Form
102-E6 - Equal Educational Opportunity Disposition of Complaint Form
710.01-R1 - School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaints Procedures
710.01-E1 - School Nutrition Program Notice of Nondiscrimination
710.01-E2 - School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Compliant Form
Upcoming Events and Future Board Meeting Opportunities:
Superintendent Shaffer: Public School Strong Resolution possibly on May agenda; Superintendent Shaffer's evaluation on the May agenda; Retiring Activities Director, Andy Eberhart and Newly Hired Activities Director, Trent Fitzpatrick, will address the Board at the May meeting; STORMY Selection meeting will be at 6:00 before the May meeting on May 11th; Coffee Talk with the Superintendent tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
Board President/Board of Directors:
Other District Staff:
Adjournment: The Board adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Roxanne L. Aude
Board Secretary/Treasurer
Travis Baker
Board President
Published: April 18, 2026
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