Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
December 20, 2021
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, December 20, 2021. The meeting was held in the boardroom as well as virtually, starting at 7:00 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: Bill Messerole, 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.
Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
There was no public forum participation.
Gee moved, James seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 4-0.
- Minutes of November 15, November 22, December 9 and December 15, 2021
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Contracts and Resignations
- Resignations
- Amanda Vandel, Para
- Cora Haley, Para
- Danielle Dickinson Thaden, Teacher (end of 2021-22 school year)
- Robert Crawford, Driver
- Contracts
- Keri Lemon, Cook
- William Young, Para
- Voluntary Transfer
- Amber Kingery from Cook to Food Service Manager
- Resignations
- Donations
- Buck Family Dentistry $150 to Early Childhood Center for toothbrushes and oral hygiene education
- Out of State Trip
- MS Jazz band to Maryville MO
Communication and reports
- Student Recognition
- Southwest Iowa District Honor Band
- 9-10 Honor Band
- Jocelyn Burkhalter - Flute- First Chair
- Delaney Pettit - French Horn - First Chair
- Brooklyn Hanson - French Horn - Second Chair
- Sam Duncan - French Horn - Sixth Chair
- Zoe Ralston - Percussion - Third Chair
- 11-12 Honor Band
- Luke Tebbenkamp - Second Chair
- Brendan Milslagle - Seventh Chair
- These students will represent Creston at the District Honor Band Festival on Jan. 17th
- 9-10 Honor Band
- All District Football- Class 3A District 6
- 1st Team Offense:
- Briley Hayes- Running Back
- Avery Fuller- Lineman
- 1st Team Defense:
- Derek Paup- Lineman
- Gage Skarda- Linebacker
- Gannon Greenwalt- Defensive back
- 2nd Team Offense:
- Kyle Strider- Quarterback
- Brennan Hayes- Running back
- Chris Wilson- Lineman
- 2nd Team Defense:
- Austin Evans-Linebacker
- Dylan Calvin- Defensive Back
- Cael Turner- Defensive Back
- Derek Paup- Punter
- Honorable Mention Offense:
- Owen Richards
- Brandon Briley
- Honorable Mention Defense:
- Ty Morrison
- Andre Davis
- 1st Team Offense:
- KMA All Star Volleyball Series- Halle Evans
- Southwest Iowa District Honor Band
- Facilities Committee report by Eric Beron, DLR - Update on the timeline for the Bond Committee to obtain a signed petitions for the $24.9M general obligation bond
- Curriculum Director’s report by Principal Callie Angerson - Iowa School Performance Profile and all buildings where rates commendable
- Middle School Principal report by Principal Brad Baker - update on Flexisched program for Pride Time
- High School Principal report by Principal Bill Messerole - CTE grants; dropout
- Business Manager Greene Report - reported on the district’s financial health
- 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 annual RSAI membership of $750.00. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve director Zumbach and director James as lead negotiations for the district to negotiate with the Creston Education Association and the AFSCME Local 3467. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve the proposed FY23 Capital Outlay Projects for an estimated $903,000. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the purchase of an outdoor digital display from Chesnut Signs/Dakrtoniks for $73,000. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve the AIA agreements with DLR for a total of $60.690. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the bid and bus purchase from Hoglund Bus for $107,500 and Truck Center Companies for $129,700 for 2022-2023 Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, Snodgrass seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 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, January 10, 2021, time 6:00 p.m., Special Board Meeting
- Monday, January 17, 2021, time 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
