Board Agenda - 2022.06.20

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

June 20, 2022 – Meeting 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.

In accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.4(1)(b) the school board shall meet and conduct the regular board meeting electronically when it is impossible or impractical. Please call this toll-free number 1-312-626-6799 to access the board meeting to participate in the public hearing. Please click on this link or visit this address https://is.gd/vmnZsQ to access the board meeting.

  1. The public is welcome to join remotely and observe school board meetings. Remote access information is provided above.

  2. To help facilitate the Public Forum, participants must contact the Board Secretary by noon the day of the board meeting.

    1. The Iowa Association of School Boards advises school board members to listen to constituents and refrain from commenting during public forum. The practice of the district is for board members to listen and to direct administration to follow up with the participant(s).

    2. Participants shall provide their name and address.

    3. Participants shall indicate the topic they wish to address.

    4. Participants shall indicate which administrator they have addressed their concern with.

    5. Participants are asked to limit their time to three minutes.

    6. Please see Policy 213 Public Participation in Board Meetings for more information.

  3. Board meetings are recorded and available to the public on the district website for one month. 

  4. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact Board Secretary Billie Jo Greene at 641-782-7028 bgreene@crestonschools.org

 

Meeting number (access code): 874 4594 6574

Meeting Password:   Creston

Join by phone:

1-312-626-6799

 

 

Agenda

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

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

  1. 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 and 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. 

 

Dr. Brad James

  

Galen Zumbach

  

Don Gee

  

Dr. Amanda Mohr
 

Sharon Snodgrass

  

Deron Stender

  

Billie Jo Greene

  

Bill Messerole
 

Scott Driskell

  

Brad Baker

  

Julie Plant

  

Callie Anderson

 

  1. Approval of Agenda

Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  1. Public Forum

The President will ask the audience if they have any comments on the items on the agenda. This gives the public the opportunity to comment on agenda items prior to Board decisions/actions. The Board will listen to public comments and in accordance with district policy 213, will direct questions to the Superintendent or the appropriate staff.

  1. Consent Items

The President will ask for a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented or amended. With a motion and a second, the President will call for the vote.

  1. Minutes of  May 15, 2022, June 1, 2022

  2. Financial Reports

    1. All Funds Financials

  3. Bills

    1. All Funds Report

  4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations

    1. SEI Monitoring and Inspection Fire System

    2. MATURA Headstart Lease Agreement 

    3. Contracts and Resignations

  5. 2022-2023 Teacher Leadership Compensation Plan

  6. 2022-2023 Substitute Compensation and Commitment Schedule

    1. Substitute teacher increased from $130 to $140.

  7. 2022-2023 Reimbursement Schedule

    1. Mileage rate reflects median of Federal & State rate. Dinner increased $3 and daily $3. Student rate increased from $15 to $25.

  8. 2022-2023 Instructional Fee

  9. Approve riding lawn mower purchase from Service Techs Inc. for $11,440.62.

Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  1. Communications and Reports

    1. Business Manager’s Report

    2. Superintendent’s Report

    3. District Reports

      1. ESSER III 

        1. ESSER III Funded Positions & Programs

      2. Capital projects

    4. Board Discussion

  2. New Business

    1. Consider approving the 2022-2023 district handbooks.

      1. District Student & Parent Handbook

      2. District Staff Handbook

      3. Panther Pride Preschool Handbook

        1. Panther Pride Preschool Academic Calendar

      4. Paraprofessional Handbook

      5. Coaches’ Handbook

ACTION: The licensed and classified staff handbook has been reviewed by the Labor Management Committee and presented to staff.  The staff handbook changes reflect the following: 1. One day of bereavement leave may be used for the loss of a personal pet. The building handbooks have been reviewed and revised to support changes in procedures and policies. The school board has the authority to make changes to the handbooks at any time as deemed necessary.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  1. Consider approving 2022-2023 meal prices
    ACTION: The meal prices reflect costs to provide meals.  The federal government no longer provides no cost meals for all.  Families will resume paying for their child's meals or need to complete the free and reduced meal application for reduced or free meals.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
    RECOMMENDATION: Approve the meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year.
    Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  2. Consider approving 2022-2023 dairy, bakery, and bread bids
    ACTION: The district annually seeks competitive bids for dairy, bakery, and bread products.  One milk bid were received from Anderson Erickson.  One bread bid was received from Bimbo Bakeries.   Mrs. Jones recommends Anderson Erickson and Bimbo Bakeries be awarded the milk and bread bid.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
    RECOMMENDATION: Approve awarding the 2022-2023 dairy bid to Anderson Erickson and the bakery and bread bid to Bimbo Bakeries.
    Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  3. Consider approving the 2022-2023 fuel bids
    ACTION: The district has requested fuel proposals to maintain competitive pricing.  Two bids were received Agriland FS, Inc. and United Farmers Cooperative. United Farmers Cooperative presented the most competitive fuel bid.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
    RECOMMENDATION: Approve 2022-2023 fuel bid from United Farmers Cooperative.
    Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  4. Consider approving second and find reading of Policy Series 500
    ACTION: Please review proposed policy series 500 that has been drafted by IASB and their attorney.  The policy has been reviewed to reflect the district's practice without changing the intent of the law or policy.  The policy is presented to the board for second and final reading.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve second and final reading of policy series 500.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  1. Consider approving first reading of Policy Series 600
    ACTION: Please review proposed policy series 600 that have been drafted by IASB and their attorney.  The polices have been reviewed to reflect the district's practice without changing the intent of the law or policy.  This month, policy series 600 is presented to the board for first reading (two readings).  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
    RECOMMENDATION: Approve first reading of policy series 600.
    Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  2. Consider approving Strategic planning process 

ACTION: A strategic plan enables stakeholder to have a voice and consensus on the priorities of focus of the districts path to improvement.  The process will involve stakeholders and will take 9-10 months to complete.  Dr. Mohr and I will facilitate the process and keep staff, families, the community, and board informed.  This action acknowledges the work and time commitment to the strategic planning process. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the strategic planning process.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  1. Consider approving 2022-2023 District Goals
    ACTION: The 2021-2022 goals were shared with the board at the June 1 meeting and serve as a template to develop district goals.  We will review the template and develop goals for the 2022-2023 school year.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
    RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2022-2023 District goals.
    Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  1. Adjournment: Time: _____ pm.
    Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

 

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

  • Monday, July 18, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting

  • Monday, August 15, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting