Board Agenda-2023.09.05 Public Hearing

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Special Meeting

September 5, 2023 – Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Boardroom, 801 N. Elm, Creston, IA

 

The vision of the Creston Community School District is to provide the foundation for students to become lifelong learners and positive, confident and compassionate citizens.

 

In accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.4(1)(b) the school board shall meet and conduct the regular board meeting electronically when it is impossible or impractical. Please call this toll-free number 1-312-626-6799 to access the board meeting to participate in the public hearing. Please click on this link or visit this address https://tinyurl.com/4vkvz4kn to access the board meeting.

 

1. The public is welcome to join remotely and observe school board meetings. Remote access information is provided above.
2. Board meetings are recorded and available to the public on the district website for one month.
3. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact Board Secretary Billie Jo Greene at 641-782-7028 bgreene@crestonschools.org

 

Meeting number (access code): 830 0446 6754

Meeting Password:   Creston

Join by phone:

1-312-626-6799

                    

Agenda

 

1. Call to Order by _______________ Time: ___________

The President will call the meeting to order using the gavel if necessary. The President will request those with communication devices to either turn them off or place them on silent mode. This may be a good time to introduce any special guests. A binder labeled Public Copy of Board Materials and containing board meeting materials is available for public review at the table at the side of the room. Meeting agendas are available for the public at the table at the side of the room. Meeting agendas, materials and minutes are also available on the district web page.

 

	Don Gee, Board President		Dr. Amanda Mohr, Vice President		Galen Zumbach		Dr. Brad James
	Sharon Snodgrass		Deron Stender, Superintendent		Billie Jo Greene, School Business Official		Bill Messerole, High School Principal
	Scott Driskell. AP/Activities Director		Lesa Downing. Middle School Principal		Casey Tanner, Elementary Principal		Callie Anderson, ECC Principal

 

 

2. Pledge of Allegiance

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

3. Approval of Agenda

Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

4. Open hearing on the proposed issuance of approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Service and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.

Board President states, "At this time we will hold the public hearing for the hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.  Is there anyone present who wants to voice any oral objections to the hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds?"  Following a pause to allow anyone to voice their opinion, the Board President will ask the Board Secretary, "Do we have any written objections to the hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds?"  After the Secretary presents any written objections, the president closes the public hearing by stating "I now declare the hearing closed."

Open at ____ p.m. no written or oral objections received closed at ____ p.m.

5. New Business
   
   1. Consider adopting the resolution supporting the proposed issuance of approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Service and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.

ACTION: In accordance with Iowa Code, adopting this resolution gives the school board the authority to proceed with planning projects that will be financed by allocating future SAVE funds. The board may approve of bonding up to $19,000,000 for facility projects. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
 

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution supporting the proposed issuance of approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Service and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.

Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Roll Call Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

6. Adjournment: Time: ____ pm.
   Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

 

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

• Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Monday, October 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• IASB Convention November 15-17 in Des Moines