Board Minutes - 2022.02.21

Creston Community School District                         
Board of Directors Meeting
February 21, 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, February 21, 2022.  The meeting was held in the boardroom as well as virtually, starting at 6:01 p.m.  Dr. Brad James, President, presided and the following answered roll call:  Dr. Amanda Mohr, Sharon Snodgrass,  Dr. Brad James, and Galen Zumbach.  Don Gee arrived at 6:05 p.m.

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

A representative from the CNA and KSIB were present.

The meeting was available virtually and recorded.  

Snodgrass moved, Mohr seconded, to approve.  Motion carried 4-0.
 
There was no public forum participation.

Open Hearing for HVAC Improvements opened at 6:04 p.m. There were no oral or written objections to the HVAC Improvements.  Closed at 6:05 p.m.

Don Gee arrived at 6:05 p.m.

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

• Minutes of  January 17, 2022
• Financial Reports
• Bills
• Contracts and Resignations
  • Resignations
    • Elizabeth VanCamp, Para
    • Stacy Shepherd, HS Spanish Teacher (end of the 2021-22 School year)
    • Jaden Driskell, Assistant Baseball Coach
    • Tony Neubauer, Co 9th Baseball Coach
    • Dana Dodge, Para (end of the 2021-22 School year)
    • Miranda Jeralds, Para
    • Rebecca Mason, Para
    • Andrea Slight, Para
    • Salina Chesnut, Kindergarten Teacher (end of the 2021-22 School year)
    • Cheryl Bowen-Nissen, SpEd Teacher (end of the 2021-22 School year)
    • Stephanie Auten, Para
    • LuAnne Neuharth, Cook (retiring end of the 2021–22 School year)
    • Brad Baker, Middle School Principal (end of the 2021-22 School year)
  • Contracts
    • Phoenix Bryant, Para
    • Anthony Neubauer, 8th Baseball Coach
    • Joseph Mitchell, Co 9th Baseball Coach
    • Drew Dornack, Assistant Baseball Coach
    • Bryce Schafer, 7th Baseball Coach
  • Termination
    • Melissa Stow-Paraprofessional
• Volunteer
  • Nicole Bunkofske, Winter Guard
• Donations
  • First Presbytarian Church-Elem/MS SpEd Classrooms-monthly snacks

Communication and reports

1. Student Recognition:
   •  Football Academic All-State
     • Aidan Anderson
     • Briley Hayes
     • Chris Wilson
   • Iowa Shrine Bowl Participant
     • Avery Fuller
   • Choral Reading and Readers Theater were nominated for the All-State Large Group Festival.  Students participating in this prestigious honor are:
     • Ami Patel
     • Brendan Millslagle
     • Brooke Hanson
     • Cash Abildtrup
     • Conner Hammons
     • Dravin Drake
     • Hannah Housh
     • Makenzie Baker
     • Macy Adamson
     • Maddie Kinsella
     • Michael Reynard
     • Noah Runde
     • Owen Davis
     • Paige Waddingham
     • Peyton Gordon
     • Peyton Guthrie
     • Reece Kinsella
     • Sam Duncan
     • Taron Needham
   • State Bowling Tournament Qualifier
     • Mason Clayton
   • State Wrestling Tournament Qualifier
     • Austin Evans
     • Triston Barncastle
     • Quinten Fuller
   • IWCOA State Tournament Champion
     • Savannah Sistad
2. Early Childhood Center report by Principal Callie Angerson - FAST, Math Screener and uPAR data Winter 2022.
3. Middle School report by Casey Tanner Dean of Students - Newsela resource on Pride Time Behavior Intervention.
4. Business Manager Greene Report - reported on the district’s financial health, open enrollment in and out data,  and budget process timeline.
5. Superintendent Stender Report - reported on district projects, staffing update, enrollment update, and other miscellaneous items.
6. ESSER III Report - Mr. Stender reported on district projects funded by ESSER and plans for the remaining funds.
7. Board Discussion:  Mr. Zumbach asked the principals to look into Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve setting a public hearing for  March 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2022-2023 school calendar.  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve setting a public hearing for  March 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2022-2023 budget.  Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the 1st reading of the policy series 100 and 200 with updates.  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve and award a bid to Cabline Mechanical for $188,600 for the HVAC Improvement Project.  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve and award a quote to Control Management Inc. dba Albireo Energy LLC for $49,796.00 for the Building Automation System Project.  Motion carried 5-0.

Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to approve AIA agreements with DLR for a total of $33,000 for the Stadium Ticket Booth and Perimeter Fencing improvements project.  Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the bid date of March 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. to receive bids for the Stadium Ticket Booth and Perimeter Fencing improvements project.  Motion carried 5-0.

Gee moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the Public Hearing on April 4, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. to hear public comments on the Stadium Ticket Booth and Perimeter Fencing  improvements project.  Motion carried 5-0.

Gee  moved, Mohr  seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40  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