Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
June 17, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, June 17, 2024. The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:05 p.m. Galen Zumbach President presided, and the following answered roll call: Galen Zumbach, Don Gee, Sharon Snodgrass, Dr. Brad James, and Dr. Amanda Mohr. Administrators present; Deron Stender, Billie Jo Greene, and Callie Anderson (virtually).
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 was present.
The meeting was broadcast virtually, and due to technical difficulties, no recording will be available to the public.
Mohr moved, and James seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
There was no open public forum participation.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 5-0.
- Minutes of May 20, 2024
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Contracts, Resignations, agreements
- Resignations
- Karen Guthrie - HS ELA Teacher
- Chad Malmanger - Head HS Boys Soccer Coach
- Connie Swanson - Para
- Shayla Findley - 5th Grade Teacher
- Contracts
- Alisa Phillips - K-5 Art Teacher (24-25 school year)
- Rebecca Mason - Para (24-25 school year)
- Agreements
- 24-25 GWAEA PowerSchool
- Residential Placement Agreement
- 2024-25 Matura Meal Agreement
- 2024-25 Greater Connections Meal Agreement
- 2024-2025 Teacher Leadership Compensation Plan
- 2024-2025 Substitute Compensation Schedule
- 2024-2025 Reimbursement Schedule
- 2024-2025 Instructional Fees
- 2024-2025 School Lunch Prices
- 2024-2025 Activity Schedule
- 2024-2025 Job Descriptions
- 2024-2025 District Career & Academic Plan
- Athletic Enhancement Course
- Waiver for Eligibility for Activities
- Resignations
Communication and reports
- Red Lion - Terry Dvorak presented solar options and board discussion.
- Business Manager Greene’s Report - negative lunch balances.
- Superintendent Stender’s Report - CEA negotiations completed, sale of public property update, legislative priorities for FY 25, goal planning process, and due to resignation fifth grade will be 3 section of 25 for FY 25.
- Early Childhood Facility Planning - Tentative Timeline budget, bond timeline, and project spending.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve the transfer of $40,004.47 from the general fund to the activity fund for safety equipment and state competition expenses. Motion carried 5-0.
James moved, and Mohr seconded, to approve the bid for the safety and security project from Solar Solution. Motion carried 5-0.
Mohr moved, and James seconded, to approve the 2024-2025 fuel bid from Agriland FS. Motion carried 5-0.
James moved, and Gee seconded, to approve setting a public hearing for July 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2024-2025 District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve the 2024-2025 district handbooks. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve the 2024-2025 CEA Master Agreement total package increase 5.13% a cost of $444,271. Motion carried 5-0.
Snodgrass moved, James seconded, and the Board conducted exempt employee negotiations in accordance with Iowa Chapter 20.17(3). Motion carried roll call vote 5-0. In closed session time: 7:49 p.m.
Gee moved, James seconded, and the Board came out of the closed session. Motion carried 5-0. Out of closed session time: 8:27 p.m.
Gee moved, James seconded, to approve salaried non-union a minimum of $2,000 per CEA or a 3% whichever is the greater, cost of $25,264. Non-union hourly staff shall receive $.75 per hour and a longevity update, a cost of $15,008. Motion carried 5-0.
Mohr moved, Gee seconded, to approve the administrative contracts with an increase of salaries of 3%, for a cost of $31,288. Approval to roll Mr. Stender’s existing TSA into his salary starting with FY 25. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 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, June 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Special Board Meeting
- Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, August 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
