CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Special Meeting

April 10, 2023

The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, April 10, 2023.  The special board meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm, starting at 6:00 p.m. Don Gee, President presided and the following answered roll call: Don Gee, Dr. Brad James viritally, Galen Zumbach, Dr. Amanda Mohr virtually, and Sharon Snodgrass virtually.

Administrators present: Deron Stender and Billie Jo Greene.

A representative from the KSIB was remote. 

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

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

Open hearing at 6:01 p.m. for the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget There were no oral or written objections to the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget.  Hearing closed at 6:12 p.m.

Zumbach moved, James  seconded, to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY 24 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa Code 257.14.  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach  moved, Mohr  seconded, to approve the 2023-2024 budget.  Motion carried 5-0.

Superintendent Deron Stender reminded the school board that the budget was projected at a 3% increase to salaries and benefits for FY 24.  The bargaining units settlements that will be presented to the board on April 17th reflects a 4.72% budget increase due to the CEA agreement and 8.75% budget increase due to the AFSCME agreement.  Mr. Stender noted that these settlements compound and with declining enrollment may have a negative impact on future budgets and that reductions in force may be necessary and the CEA indicated they are aware of and ok with that.  Mr. Stender stated that the administration will continue to make financial decisions that have the least impact on children, classrooms, and programs.

Zumbach moved, and James seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 6:06 a.m. Motion carried 4-0.

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President                                                                         Secretary

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

• Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting

• Monday, May 15, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting