Board Agenda-2023.08.14 Special Board meeting

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Special Meeting

August 14, 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://rb.gy/feoke  to access the board meeting.

  1. Board meetings are recorded and available to the public on the district website for one month. 

  2. 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): 839 1352 0816

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. New Business

    1. Review and discuss Facilities Planning

  1. Review and discuss Facility Options, Eric Beron, DLR

    1. Project Timeline

      1. Ground breaking 7-9 months from board authorization 

      2. Project initiation 5-7 months depending on school cycle

  2. Review and discuss Financial Options, Travis Squires,Piper Sandler

    1. Bond Timeline

      1. Board Consensus of Direction                      Aug. 21, 2023

      2. Petition Signature Collection                         Aug. 22 – Sept. 11, 2023

        1. 400 signatures

      3. District Verification of Petition Signatures    Sept. 12 – Sept. 15, 2023

      4. School Board Approval of Petition                No later than Sept. 21, 2023

      5. Petition Deadline to Auditor                           Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 

      6. Bond Campaign                                               Sept. 11 – Nov. 7, 2023

      7. Bond Referendum                                           Nov. 7, 2023

  3. 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, August 15, 2023, 8:00 a.m., All Staff Welcome Back

  • 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 Meeting