Board Minutes-2022.07.18

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

July 18, 2022

The president asked the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, July 18, 2022.  The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:00 p.m.  Dr. Brad James, President presided and the following answered roll call: Dr. Brad James, Dr. Amanda Mohr, and Don Gee.

Administrators present: Deron Stender, and Billie Jo Greene.

A representative from the CNA and KSIB were present.

The meeting was available virtually and recorded and is available to the public until the next regular school board meeting.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 3-0.

There was no public forum participation.

Mohr moved, Gee seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 5-0.

• Minutes of June 20, 2022, and June 29, 2022
• Financial Reports
• Bills
• Contracts and Resignations
  • Resignations
    • Alexandra McAnly, Elementary Administrative Assistant
    • Ruth Avazian, ISS/Library Para
  • Contracts
    • Edward Jones, EMS Custodian
    • Kelsey Malmanger, Elementary SAM (School Administrative Manager)
    • William Bucklin, Bus Driver
    • Tony Neubauer, 7th Grade Head Football Coach
    • Ashley Wantland, Cook
    • Breanna Glen, Cook
  • Voluntary Transfers
    • Dan Lamgo, Kitchen Manager (was cook)
    • Jodi Mobley, Cook (hours changed to 7/day)
  • Involuntary Transfers
    • Tracey Carlson-Lauer, HS Math (was High Lakes Academy)

• • Agreements
    • PowerSchool Access Agreement
    • Matura Food Service Agreement
    • Best Care EPA

Communication and reports

1. Business Manager Greene Report - Financial review and discussed district funds.
2. Superintendent Stender Report - Reported on district projects, staffing updates, potential issues with September 13, 2022 election, and other business items.
3. District reports: When there is a change in staffing and programs, the administration carefully evaluates capacity and impact for effectiveness and efficiency.  Through the changes in staff and programs, the estimated savings to the FY 23 budget as a result of staffing and program is $340,973.
4. ESSER III Report - Written report presented.
5. Capital Projects - Written report presented.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the girls wrestling program and Agreements with Lenox and East Union CSD.  Motion carried 3-0.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve admission prices of $6 for high school events and middle school events are $4 for adults and $3 for students and use of Varsity Bound. Motion carried 3-0.

Mohr moved, Gee seconded, to approve the 2023 district legislative priorities as presented.  Motion carried 3-0.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the District Job Descriptions.  Motion carried 3-0.

Mohr moved, Gee seconded, to approve the District Developed Special Education Services Delivery Plan. Motion carried 3-0.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the second and final reading of policy series 600. Motion carried 3-0.

Mohr moved, Gee seconded, to approve the first reading of policy series 700. Motion carried 3-0.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.

 

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President                                                                         Secretary

 

Future meetings in Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:

• Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Special Board Meeting
• Monday, August 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Monday, September 19, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting