Board Minutes-2023.1.16

Creston Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

January 16, 2023

The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, January 16, 2023.  The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:00 p.m.  Dr. Amanda Mohr Vice-President presided and the following answered roll call:  Dr. Brad James, Galen Zumbach, and Sharon Snodgrass.  Don Gee arrived at 6:37 p.m.

Administrators present: Deron Stender, Callie Anderson, Casey Tanner,  and Billie Jo Greene.

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

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 Jamess seconded, to approve the amended agenda to remove action item new bus purchase. Motion carried 4-0.

There was no public forum participation.

James moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 4-0.

• Minutes of December 19, 2022
• Financial Reports
• Bills
• Contracts and Resignations
  • Resignations
    • Amy Maeder, Para (Library)
    • Betty Losee, Para
    • Angie McIntosh, Central Office Administrative Assistant
  • Contracts
    • Teresa Arkfeld, 7th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach
    • Rodney Case, EMS Custodian  
• Agreements
  • MBA Plugin for Fees
• Donation - Luther Solutions, Inc., Precast Concrete Company LLC., Pokorny BP, Nancy Loudon-Creston Realty, Richard & Mindy Dresback, Stalker Auto Group, Subway-Cres, The Lobby for Union County Honor Flights..

Communication and reports

• David Vollmar with Alliant Energy reviewed and discussed solar energy options.
• Teacher Leadership Committee Report was presented by Michelle Thatcher and Paula Jacobson on the vision, goals and strategy implementation guide and mentoring.

Don Gee arrived at 6:37 p.m.

• Early Childhood Principal Anderson’s Report -  Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction distinct wide.
• Elementary Principal Tanner’s Report - updates on cursive writing, math pilot and enrollment.
• Business Manager Greene’s Report - Financial review, Lunch update and budget timeline, board workshop set for March 8th at 6:00 p.m., budget hearing April 10 at 6:00 p.m.
• Superintendent Stender’s Report - Staff shortage, future capital projects, FY 24 school calendar and legislative discussion.
• Board discussion on solar energy and available options, impact on the district. Terry Dvorak with Red Lion Renewables, LLC shared solar energy options and the process to proceed with inquiry..
• ESSER III Report - Written report presented.
• Capital Projects - Written report presented.

Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the good faith agreement with Red Lion for solar exploration int for power purchase agreement - solar and battery scope as it wicks with Alliant Energy solar project.  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, James seconded, to approve partnership with Alliant Energy on solar energy.  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, James seconded, to approve the 2023-2024 Modified Supplemental Allowance for the At Risk plan for $517,798. Motion carried 5-0.

Mohr moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve setting a public hearing for February 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2023-2024 school calendar.
 Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to approve out of state travel and leave for Superintendent for 2023.. Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 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, February 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Tuesday, February 14, 2023, IASB Day on the Hill
• Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Budget workshop
• Monday, March 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Monday, April 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Budget Hearing Meeting
• Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting