Board Minutes-2024.08.19

Creston Community School District

Board of Directors Meeting

August 19, 2024

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, August 19, 2024. The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:01 p.m. Galen Zumbach President presided, and the following answered roll call: Galen Zumbach, Don Gee, Sharon Snodgrass, Dr. Brad James (virtually), and Dr. Amanda Mohr (virtually). Administrators present; Deron Stender, Callie Anderson, and Billie Jo Greene.

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

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

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

There was no open public forum participation.

Gee moved, and Snodgrass seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 5-0.

Minutes of July 15, 2024 and August 5, 2024
Financial Reports
Bills
Contracts, Resignations, agreements
- Resignations
  - Maggie Arnold - Yearbook
  - Brenda Cook - Paraprofessional
  - Susan Springer - Paraprofessional
  - Toby Williamson - Bus Driver
  - Adrian Flores - Head Girls Soccer Coach
  - Laura Palmer - Cook
- Contracts
  - Crystal Harvey - Paraprofessional
  - Megan Shinn - Paraprofessional
  - Trish Dickinson - 9th Grade Volleyball Coach
  - Noemy Aguirre - Paraprofessional
  - Adrian Flores - Head Boys Soccer Coach
  - Carmen Ponce - Paraprofessional
  - Flor Aguirre - Cook
- Fundraiser as presented.
- Donations - Panther Pride Student & Promotional T-Shirts: BUNN, Community 1st Credit Union, Greater Regional Health, Hartsock Insurance, Heartland Tire and Auto Center, Iowa State Savings Bank, Lions Club, NAPA, Northwest Bank, Mak and Mary O’Riley, Subway and SWICC; Panther Pride Staff & Promotional T-Shirts: Iowa State Savings Bank; New Staff Luncheon: Creston Realty and Northwest Bank; District Staff & Student Promotions: Hartsock Insurance.

Communication and reports

Business Manager Greene’s Report - End of the fiscal year process, the next school board election will be in November of 2025.
Superintendent Stender’s Report -Orient-Macksburg Dissolution update, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new early childhood facility on August 28 at 2:00 p.m., and traffic flow.
Early Childhood Facility Planning - Tentative Timeline budget, bond timeline, and project spending.

Gee moved, and Snodgrass seconded, to approve the 2024-2025 out-of-state trips. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, and Gee seconded, to approve the 2024-2025 roster for complementary activity passes. Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, and Snodgrass seconded, to approve the support and funding up to $10,000 for Community Development Planning. Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, and Snodgrass seconded, to approve the resolution for the FY25 distribution of state funds designated as salary supplements for education support personnel. Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, and Snodgrass seconded, to approve the purchase of a 12-passenger van from Creston Automotive for $58,900. Motion carried 5-0.

Mohr moved, and Gee seconded, to approve the 2024-2025 District goals. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, and Gee seconded, to approve the superintendent's authorization to approve or deny open enrollment requests. Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, and Snodgrass seconded, to approve the first reading of policy updates in Vol. 32.4. Motion carried 5-0.

Snodgrass moved, and Gee seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.

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President Secretary

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

Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 8:00 a.m. All Staff Welcome Back
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. Groundbreaking Ceremony
Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
IASB Convention November 20-22 in Des Moines
Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting

bgreene@cresto… Tue, 07/16/2024 - 12:58