Board Agenda - 2022.08.15

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

August 15, 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 on the day of the board meeting. The Iowa Association of School Boards advises school board members to listen to constituents and refrain from commenting during the public forum. The practice of the district is for board members to listen and to direct administration to follow up with the participant(s).
    1. Participants shall provide their names and address.
    2. Participants shall indicate the topic they wish to address.
    3. Participants shall indicate which administrator they have addressed their concern with.
    4. Participants are asked to limit their time to three minutes.
    5. 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

 

Lesa Downing

 

Casey Tanner

 

Callie Anderson

 

  1. Approval of Agenda

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

  1. Public Forum

The President will ask the Board Secretary if any requests for public comment have been received. 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 July 18, 2022, July 26, 2022
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements
      1. Vanco (RevTrak)
    5. Contracts
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. Additional Payments
    6. Fundraisers
    7. Volunteers

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Recognition of Students & Staff
    2. Business Manager’s Report
    3. Superintendent’s Report
    4. ESSER III
      1. ESSER III Funded Positions & Programs
    5. Capital projects
    6. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider approving the 2022-2023 Out-of-State Trips
      ACTION:  In accordance with school board policy, the board shall annually approve requests for out-of-state travel.  Mr. Driskell has submitted 2022-2023 requested out-of-state trips for school board review and approval.  The district reserved the right to suspend or cancel any trip that presents a risk to student safety, health, and wellness.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2022-2023 out-of-state trips.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    1. Consider approving the 2022-2023 complementary activity passes
      ACTION: To address any concerns of public purpose and the issuing of complementary activity passes.  This action acknowledges the School Board’s approval to issue complimentary passes in accordance with district policy.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2022-2023 roster for complementary activity passes.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    2. Consider appointment of a representative to the IASB Delegate Assembly

ACTION:   As a member of IASB, the School Board may designate a representative to participate in the Special Delegate Assembly for Bylaws Amendment on September 13, 6 p.m. via Zoom  and for  IASB delegate assembly on November 16, 2022.

RECOMMENDATION:    Approve __________  as the district representative at the IASB Delegate Assembly.

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

    1. Consider approving the seconded and final reading of Policy Series 700

ACTION: Please review the proposed policy series 700  that have been drafted by IASB and their attorney.  The policies have been reviewed to reflect the district's practice without changing the intent of the law or policy.  This month, policy series 700  is presented to the board for seconded reading (two readings).  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve seconded and final reading of policy series 700.

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

    1. Consider approving the first reading of Policy Series 800

ACTION: Please review the proposed policy series 800 that have been drafted by IASB and their attorney.  The policies have been reviewed to reflect the district's practice without changing the intent of the law or policy.  This month, policy series 800  is presented to the board for the first reading (two readings).  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of policy series 800.

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:

  • Tuesday, September 13, 2022, General Obligation Bond Election
  • Monday, September 19, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, October 17, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting