Board Agenda-2023.07.17 amended

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

July 17, 2023 – 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://shorturl.at/fOX24  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 public forums. 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 5077 7737

Meeting Password:   Creston

Join by phone:

1-312-626-6799

 

 

 

 

Agenda

 

 

  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.

 

 

Don Gee,

Board President

 

Dr. Amanda Mohr,

Vice President

 

Galen Zumbach

 

Dr. Brad James

 

Sharon Snodgrass

 

Deron Stender,

Superintendent

 

Billie Jo Greene,

School Business Official

 

Bill Messerole,

High School Principal

 

Scott Driskell. AP/Activities Director

 

Lesa Downing. Middle School Principal

 

Casey Tanner, Elementary Principal

 

Callie Anderson, ECC Principal

 

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

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

  1. Approval of Agenda as amended by adding item 5F Waiver for Eligibility for Activities.

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 June 19, 2023
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. MBA Attendance Enhancement
      3. PowerSchool Applicant Tracking
      4. Lets Go Bound
    5. Donations
    6. Waiver for Eligibility for Activities (Amended item)

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Student and Staff Recognition
    2. Business Manager’s Report
    3. Superintendent’s Report
      1. Review revised Policies IASB Vol. 30.4, Vol. 31.2, Vol.31.3, Vol 31.4 and 908-910
    4. Projects
      1. Capital Projects FY 24
    5. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider approving the Greater Connections Food Service Agreement

ACTION: The district has offered to partner with Greater Connections Child Care Center to provide meals.  This agreement reflects the expectations of both organizations.  It is important to know that this service is intended to be cost neutral for the district.  We will monitor this closely and make adjustments as needed.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve the Greater Connections Food Service Agreement

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

    1. Consider approving Alliant Energy Hosted Solar Lease Agreement.

ACTION: The district's legal council has worked with the legal representative for Alliant Energy to develop a Hosted Solar Lease Agreement that reflects the needs and expectations of both organizations.  The anticipated start date of the project is spring of 2024.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Hosted Solar Lease Agreement with Alliant Energy.

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

    1. Consider approving the 2023-2024 district handbooks
      1. District Student & Parent Handbook added
      2. Panther Pride Preschool Handbook
        1. Panther Pride Preschool Academic Calendar
      3. District Staff Handbook
      4. Paraprofessional Handbook
      5. Coaches’ Handbook

ACTION: Administration has worked collaboratively with their leadership teams and each other to review and revise the student & parent handbooks.  The licensed and classified staff handbook has been reviewed by the Labor Management Committee and presented to staff.  As a result of significant work on the staff handbook the past four years, the handbook reflects minor revisions such as grammar and punctuation. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2023-2024 district handbooks.

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

    1. Consider approving the 2024 District Legislative Priorities
      ACTION:  Each year the Iowa School Board Association requests that its member districts submit their legislative priorities that will be presented and voted on at the association’s delegate assembly in November.  The proposed legislative priorities reflect the needs of the district.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024 district legislative priorities.

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, August 21, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting