Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
July 17, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, July 17, 2023. The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:00 p.m. Don Gee President presided and the following answered roll call: Don Gee, Dr. Brad James, Galen Zumbach, Sharon Snodgrass, and Dr. Amanda Mohr. Administrators present: Deron Stender, Billie Jo Greene, Bill Messerole, Scott Driskell, Lesa Downing, and Callie Anderson.
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 were present.
The meeting was broadcast virtually, and the recording is available to the public until the next regular school board meeting at the district website.
James moved, and Zumbach seconded, to approve the amended agenda by adding item 5F Waiver for Eligibility for Activities. Motion carried 5-0.
There was no public forum participation.
Zumbach moved, James seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 4-0 Mohr-abstained.
- Minutes of June 19, 2023
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Contracts and Resignations
- Resignations
- Kathryn Thorne Ralston- STEM Grant Coordinator (as of July 06, 2023)
- Brandon Phipps - 8th Grade Head Boys Basketball Coach (as of J
- Contracts
- Trisha Dickinson- HS Student Government (23-24 school year)
- Cole Crawford - 7th Grade Assistant Football Coach (23-24 school year)
- Madeline Gude- Head Individual Speech Coach (23-24 school year
- MBA Attendance Enhancement
- PowerSchool Applicant Tracking
- Lets Go Bound
- Resignations
- Donations: Creston Boosters $10,644 for baseball concession stand; Iowa Dept Ed, Nutrition for ECC $10,750 for fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Waiver for Eligibility for Activities
Communication and reports
- Student Recognition: - H10 All Academic Team-Softball, Caitlin Bruce, Keely Coen, Kloey Crawford, Daile Keeler, Jacy Kralik, Nevaeh Randall; Hawkeye 10 All Conference Softball - 1st Team-Ava Adamson, Jersey Foote, Daile Keeler, Nevaeh Randall (unanimous) - 2nd Team- Taryn Fredricksen, Mila Kuhns, Honorable Mention, Keely Coen, Sophie Hagle; Hawkeye 10 All Conference Baseball-1st Team Cael Turner; 2nd Team Kyle Strider; Honorable Mention- Parker Varner.
- Business Manager Greene’s Report - End of the fiscal year process.
- Superintendent Stender’s Report - Safety and Security grants, review of board policies for August approval, and open staffing positions.
- Capital Projects - Written report presented.
- Board Discussion-Galen Zumbach on tree maintenance.
Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve Greater Connection Food Service Agreement amended by Zumbach moved, Mohr to amend agreement to add 30-day notice. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the Alliant Energy Hosted Solar Lease Agreement. Motion carried 5-0.
Mohr moved, James seconded, to approve the District Student & Parent Handbook, District Staff Handbook, Panther Pride Preschool Handbook and Calendar, Paraprofessional Handbook, and Coaches Handbook for 2023-24. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the 2024 district legislative priorities as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 pm. 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, August 14, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Work Session
- Monday, August 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
