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Board approves Iowa State Bank depository, technology lease and multiple capital contracts
Summary
At its May 19 meeting the board named Iowa State Bank as the district depository (4 yes, 3 abstentions), approved a three‑year iPad lease using trade‑in proceeds to reduce year‑one costs, and awarded contracts for fuel pumps and multiple roofing projects.
The board approved several formal motions in new business and the consent agenda on May 19, including a recommendation from the finance committee to designate Iowa State Bank and Trust Company as the district’s official depository following a competitive RFP. The depository motion passed by roll call: Mark Porter, Megan Robbins, Mark Thornton and Deborah Williamson voted yes; Ty Ward, Christy Kessle and Dave (Davies/Spurn) abstained.
Other actions approved by the board included:
- Authorizing a public hearing on June 16, 2025 for a 2024–25 budget amendment (motion carried at the meeting). - Approving a $29,920 bid from Unified for replacement of campus fuel pumps (capital projects funding). - Approving Manning Commercial Roofing for multiple roof replacements (the high‑school gym roof was excluded and deferred to future capital planning). - Purchasing engraved trash cans from W Industries (marketing/capital purchase) and awarding the milk bid to Anderson Erickson for food‑service supply. - Approving the True North statement of work to support benefits/HR services and transitioning to a new health‑plan/TPA arrangement effective July 1. - Approving a three‑year technology refresh lease to convert student machines to iPads (approximately 1,550 student devices); staff said trade‑in/buyback funds would be applied to reduce initial payments and AppleCare overnight replacement was included in the plan.
Where roll‑call tallies were recorded, the minutes reflect the bank depository vote with four yes votes and three abstentions; most consent‑agenda items passed by voice vote and were recorded as carried. Several items that may require additional board action (programming, bond authorization, or budget amendments) were scheduled for follow‑up.
