Board Minutes-2022.12.19

Creston Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

December 19, 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, December 19, 2022.  The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:00 p.m.  Don Gee, President presided and the following answered roll call: Don Gee, Dr. Brad James, Dr. Amanda Mohr, Galen Zumbach, and Sharon Snodgrass. 

Administrators present: Deron Stender, Lesa Downing, Bill Messerole, Casey Tanner,  and Billie Jo Greene.

A representative from the Creston News Advertiser and KSIB were present.

The meeting was available virtually, the recording is available to the public until the next regular school board meeting at the district website.

Zumbach moved, and Snodgrass seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.

There was no public forum participation.

Zumbach moved, James seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 5-0.

• Minutes of November 21, 2022
• Financial Reports
• Bills
• Contracts and Resignations
  • Resignations
    • Michael Lochmoeller, Para
    • Rebecca Ross, Head Girls Soccer Coach
    • Carinda Davis, Para
    • Breanna Glenn, Cook
    • Sherri Hodge, Cook
    • Hope Morgan, Cook
  • Contracts
    • Jayson Shimer, Custodian
    • Jessica Jay, Para
    • Ethan Faeth, Sub Bus Driver
    • Jerry White, Bus Driver
    • Sherri Hodge, Cook
    • Jacob Lister, MS Head Girls Wrestling              
• Agreements
  • Green Hills AEA Agreement
• Donation - Kathy Rieck to Panther tennis; Rhonda Vogel to ECC for hats and gloves; STEM Council to ECC STEM Classroom; REC Foundation to HS Robotics Club; BUNN, PCSB Bank, Arnold Motor Supply, Walter Farms, Hartsock Insurance Services, Creston Activities Booster Club, Chris Lane Real Estate, Adams Street Espresso, Clausen Underground Construction, American Family Insurance: Turner & Associates, Bill and Devon Messerole, Tom & Nancy Hawks, Creston Family Restaurant, Creston Automotive, First National Bank, House of Pain, Balanced Bookkeeping Services, Chad Malmanger, Hanson Fitness, Amanda Mohr, Mario's Sports Bar and Grill, MAYKIN Farms, Fareway Meat & Grocery, J & J Plumbing and Heating, KSIB Radio for Union County Honor Flights; Creston Activity Boosters for Ticket Booth.
• Volunteer -Anna Bolinger and Janice Ramaeker for READ’s.

Communication and reports

• Terry Dvorak with Red Lion Renewables, LLC presented the Solar Power Service Agreement.
• Student Recognition:
  • All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band
    • Kaylie Phelps- 1st Chair Flute*
    • Delaney Rooney- 3rd Chair Clarinet*
    • Violet Franklin-Marcus- 1st Chair Trumpet*
    • Zaina Harvey- 2nd Chair Trumpet*
    • Reese Strunk-1st Chair Horn*
    • Kiya Capson- 1st Chair Trombone*
    • Reagan Guiter- 2nd Chair Trombone*
  • 7th Grade Honor Band Recognition
    • Nevaeh Peña- 1st Chair Tenor Saxophone
    • Brooke Huck- 1st Chair Trumpet
    • Charlie Anderson-2nd Chair Tuba
    • Lauren Purdum- 2nd Chair Mallet
    • Trinitie Smith- 2nd Chair Bass Clarinet
    • Rosalie Austin- 3rd Chair Trumpet
    • Ricci Johnston- 3rd Chair Percussion
  • Hawkeye 10 All-Conference Volleyball
    • Doryn Paup- 2nd Team
  • Class 3A District 6 All District Teams
    • 1st Team
      • Brennan Hayes- Running Back
      • Gannon Greenwalt- Defensive Back
      • Austin Evans- Defense At-Large
    • 2nd Team
      • Kyle Strider- Quarterback
      • Cael Turner- Wide Receiver
      • Dylan Calvin- Wide Receiver
      • Quinten Fuller- Lineman
      • Max Chapman- Lineman
      • Ty Morrison- Linebacker
      • Austin Seaton- Defense At-Large
    • Honorable Mention
      • Brandon Briley
      • Jagger Luther
      • Cade Wurster
      • McCoy Haines
  • All-State Choir
    • Bridget Hopkins
  • All-State Band
    • Brooklyn Hanson
  • Hawkeye 10 Academic All Conference
    • Keely Coen
    • Hayden Ray
    • Caitlin Bruce
    • Jacy Kralik
    • Brooklyn McKinney
    • Doryn Paup
    • Haylee Gillam
    • Kenna Tomas
    • Aleah Calvin
    • Trey Chesnut
    • Payton Conley
    • Gannon Greenwalt
    • Kohl Ringer
    • Kyle Strider
    • George Weis
    • Cade Wurster
    • Emma Pantini
    • Sydney Strunk
    • Mallory Wilson
    • Riley Wipperman
    • Abigail Walker
    • Bridget Hopkins
    • Mica Andreasen
• Middle School Principal Downing’s Report -  Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction, Culture, MS Counselor update and CCMS Voice.
• High School Principal Messerole’s Report - Dropout data, CTE mini grant awarded, College Psychology is taught in-house, and upper level math day.
• Business Manager Greene’s Report - Financial review, ISFIS Finance resource and Lunch and Instructional Fee update.
• Superintendent Stender’s Report - Staff shortage, Safety and Security Assessment conducted by Dept. of Homeland Security, DLR facility update, series of school finance articles, and 2023-2024 school calendar preparation
• ESSER III Report - Written report presented.
• Capital Projects - Written report presented.

Director Zumbach  and Director Mohr are  the  lead negotiators for the district to negotiate with the Creston Education Association and AFSCME Local 3467.

Zumbach moved, James seconded, to approve authorization of the superintendent to purchase vehicles to improve and maintain transportation needs.  Motion carried 5-0.

Mohr moved, James seconded, the Board hold a closed session as provided in section 21.5(1)(a) of the open meeting law to review or discuss records which are required or authorized to be kept confidential.  The board reviewed the Emergency Operation Plan.  Motion carried roll call vote 5-0.   In closed session time: 7:48 p.m.

Zumbach moved, James seconded, and the Board came out of the closed session.  Motion carried roll call vote 5-0.  Out of closed session time:  8:00 p.m.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded to approve the 2022-2023 Emergency Management Plan as presented during closed session.  Motion carried 5-0.

Mohr moved, James seconded, the Board hold a closed session as provided in section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meeting law to evaluate the professional competency of the superintendent whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.  Motion carried roll call vote 5-0.   In closed session time: 8:03 p.m.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, and the Board came out of the closed session.  Motion carried roll call vote 5-0.  Out of closed session time:  8:27 p.m.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm. Motion carried 5-0.

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                          President                                                                         Secretary

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

• Monday, January 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Monday, February 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Tuesday, February 14, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., IASB Day on the Hill