Board Minutes - 2022.01.17

Creston Community School District                         
Board of Directors Meeting
January 17, 2022

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

The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, January 17, 2022.  The meeting was held in the boardroom as well as virtually, starting at 6:05 p.m.  Dr. Brad James, President, presided and the following answered roll call:  Dr. Amanda Mohr, Don Gee, Sharon Snodgrass,  Dr. Brad James, and Galen Zumbach.

Administrators present: Julie Plant, Callie Anderson, Brad Baker, Billie Jo Greene, and Deron Stender.

A representative from the CNA and KSIB were present.

The meeting was available virtually and recorded.  

Gee moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the agenda as amenda removed item 7.6 and 7.7.  Motion carried 5-0.
 
There was no public forum participation.

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

• Minutes of December 20, 2021 and January 14, 2022
• Financial Reports
• Bills
• Contracts and Resignations
  • Resignations
    • Elizabeth Herzberg, Kindergarten Teacher (end of 2021-22 school year)
    • Terri Kretzinger, Elementary TAG Teacher (end of 2021-22 school year)
  • Contracts
    • Chelsea Graham, Para
    • Maggie Arnold, Yearbook HS .5 (note already doing .5 so now doing full position)
    • Rebecca Beakler, Para
    • Brandon Phipps, Head Varsity Baseball Coach
    • Brandon Phipps, MS 8th Boys Track
    • Alex Tamerius, MS 7th Boys Track
  • Agreements
    • ClaimAid Consulting Corp
    • Copy Systems Inc.
• Fundraisers
  • Creston FBLA-Pizza Ranch Tip night proceeds for State Leadership Conference
  • Creston FBLA-Selling Tiefenthaler Bratwurst proceeds for National Leadership Conference

Communication and reports

• Teacher Leadership Committee Report - TLC survey results were shared.
• Early Childhood Center report by Principal Callie Angerson - Kindergarten Specials Classes
• Elementary Principal report by Principal Julie Plant - Cursive handwriting  update and  assessment data
• Business Manager Greene Report - reported on the district’s financial health and budget process timeline
• Superintendent Stender Report - reported on district projects, staffing update, enrollment update, and other miscellaneous items
• ESSER III Report - Mr. Stender reported on district projects funded by ESSER and plans for the remaining funds

Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve the purchase of Daktronic shot clocks.  Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the PowerSchool Agreement.  Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the 2022-2023 Modified Supplemental Allowance At Risk Plan and Budget ($506,613.0 MSA).  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the bid date of February 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to receive bids for the HVAC Improvements project.  Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the Public Hearing on February 21, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to hear public comments on the HVAC improvements project..  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach  moved, Gee  seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:13  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:

• Monday, February 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Tuesday, March 1, 2022, General Obligation Bond Election
• Monday, March 7, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Budget workshop
• Monday, March 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting