Board Agenda-2024.6.24
Board Agenda-2024.6.24CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors
June 24, 2024
Special Meeting - Meeting at 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.
Agenda
- 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 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.
- Pledge of Allegiance
The president will ask the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Galen Zumbach, Board President |
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Dr. Amanda Mohr, Vice President |
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Don Gee |
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Dr. Brad James |
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Sharon Snodgrass |
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Deron Stender, Superintendent |
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Billie Jo Greene, School Business Official |
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Bill Messerole, High School Principal |
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Scott Driskell. AP/Activities Director |
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Lesa Downing. Middle School Principal |
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Casey Tanner, Elementary Principal |
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Callie Anderson, ECC Principal |
- Approval of Agenda
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
- Open hearing for the proposed Early Childhood Center Addition
Board President states, "At this time we will hold the hearing on the Early Childhood Center Addition. Is there anyone present who wants to voice any oral objections to the proposed Early Childhood Center Addition?" Following a pause to allow anyone to voice their opinion, he will turn to the board secretary and ask, "Do we have any written objections to the proposed Early Childhood Center Addition?". After the board secretary presents any written objections, the president closes the hearing by stating "I now declare the open hearing closed."
Open at _____ p.m. __ written did receive__ oral objection received closed at _______ p.m.
- New Business
- Consider approving a bid for the Early Childhood Center Addition
ACTION: Approve a construction contract of DDVI, Inc. for $12,095,913, inclusive of the Lump Sum Base Bid Amount and Alternates No. 1, 2 & 3, for the Early Childhood Center Addition. This project will be funded by a Revenue Bond. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract with DDVI, Inc. for $12,095,913, inclusive of the Lump Sum Base Bid Amount and Alternates No. 1, 2 & 3, for the Early Childhood Center Addition.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
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- Consider approving of Construction Testing and Special Inspections for the Early Childhood Center Addition.
ACTION: Approve a contract of approximately $88,005 (final amount to be determined with sequence of construction) with Terracon Engineers for the Early Childhood Center Addition. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the contract with Terracon Engineers.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
ACTION: This resolution is required to recognize the official intent to issue debt to reimburse the school district for the specified project, as indicated in the resolution and prepared by legal counsel. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve RESOLUTION DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDERTREASURY REGULATION 1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIFIED PROJECTS.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
ACTION: That School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2024, in the aggregate amount of approximately $18,655,000 (the "Bonds"), to be issued and dated August 20, 2024, be offered for sale on July 15, 2024. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution fixing the date of the sale of approximately $18,655,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds, series 2024, and approving the official statement.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
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- Consider approving the Dissemination Agent Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co.
ACTION: Because an underwriter cannot enter into an agreement to purchase the bonds without the issuer’s consent to comply with the rule, an issuer must agree to provide continuing disclosure in order to sell its bonds. This formally recognizes the service. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Dissemination Agent Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
ACTION: As advised by the district attorney these policies are recommended for approval to comply with Iowa codes. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first and second reading amending policies of 704.2R1 and adding 704.2R2.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
- Adjournment: Time: _____ pm.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
Future meetings in the Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:
- Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, August 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting