Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
August 14, 2023
Board Working Session
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, August 14, 2023. The meeting was held in the boardroom and started at 6:02 p.m. Don Gee President presided and the following answered roll call: Don Gee, Galen Zumbach, Sharon Snodgrass, and Dr. Amanda Mohr. Dr. Brad James arrived at 6:03 p.m. Administrators present: Deron Stender, Billie Jo Greene, Bill Messerole, Scott Driskell, Lesa Downing, Casey Tanner and Callie Anderson.
A representative from the Creston News Advertiser and KSIB were present as well as a small group of community members.
The president asked the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Eric Beron from DLR and Travis Squires from Piper Sandler presented financial projects, financing options, for renovations and additions to educational spaces.
The consensus of those in attendance was to divide the previous projects into two separate projects.
- Explore a School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds for the projects at the Elementary/Middle School – including constructing, furnishing and equipping an addition and renovating, remodeling, repairing, and improving the existing building.
- Explore a General Obligation Bond to provide funds to construct, furnish, and equip a gymnasium addition to and to renovate, remodel, repair, and improve existing portions of the High School building, including a secure entrance and instructional spaces.
Mohr moved, James seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 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, August 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, October 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meetin
