Board Agenda-2023.08.21

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

August 21, 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

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 17, 2023, August 14, 2023
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    1. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations (updated 8.21.23)
      2. LEA and Dept of Human Service Agreement
    2. Fundraisers
    3. Donations
    4. Panther Pride Preschool handbook  Revisions
    5. Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

 

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Business Manager’s Report
    2. Superintendent’s Report
    3. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider Resolution Fixing Date for a Public  Hearing on the Proposed Issuance of Approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds

ACTION: A public hearing will be held in the Boardroom, 801 N. Elm Street, Creston,

Iowa, on September 5, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., on the proposal to issue approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, which may be issued in one or more series over multiple fiscal years pursuant to Iowa Code Section 423F.2 and 423E.5, for the purpose of providing funds for various school infrastructure projects at the Elementary/Middle School – including constructing, furnishing and equipping an addition and renovating, remodeling, repairing, and improving the existing building, including costs of issuance and a debt service reserve fund if required by the purchaser. Any bond proceeds remaining after completion of this project will be used for other school infrastructure projects as authorized by the School District Revenue Purpose Statement.

RECOMMENDATION:  Set public hearing for September 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. in the boardroom on the proposal to issue approximately $19,000,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds.

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

    1. Consider approving the General Obligation Bond petition.

ACTION: The purpose of this action is to formally acknowledge the district's support for a petition calling for a vote for General Obligation Bonds to support district program and facility needs. Two hundred and ninety-eight (298) signatures from district residents are needed in order for the petition to be served on the school board. The signed petition needs to be returned by noon on Friday, September 15, 2023, and the board may take action on the petition received at the regular September 18, 2023 board meeting.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the General Obligation Bond petition.

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

    1. Consider approving the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 out-of-state trips.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    2. Consider approving the 2023-2024 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 2023-2024 roster for complementary activity passes.

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

    1. Consider approving District Developed Special Education Services Delivery Plan

ACTION:  This is an annual procedure that outlines district special education resources. Please contact mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION:  Approve District Developed Special Education Services Delivery Plan..
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the resolution to participate in Procurement Cards

ACTION: A Pcard (often called procurement card) is essentially a credit card with controls on spending limits, purchases, etc,. to enhance internal controls and reduce paperwork time and expense associated with traditional purchasing procedures.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the agreement with the Bank of Montreal to secure Procurement Cards for each authorized employee of the municipality under such terms and conditions as approved by the Board.

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

    1. Consider approving 2023-2024 District Goals
      ACTION:  Administrators have met to discuss and review the 2023-2024 district goals and present them to the school board for consideration and approval. Please note that each building develops goals based on the district goals. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2023-2024 District goals.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    2. Consider approving the first reading of revised Policies IASB Vol. 30.4, Vol. 31.2, Vol.31.3, Vol 31.4 and 908-910

ACTION: Please review the proposed IASB  policy updates..  The policies have been revised as a result of new and revised legislation.  District staff have reviewed the policies and present them to you for your review and consideration.   Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve first reading of policy updates in Vol. 30.4, Vol. 31.2, Vol.31.3 Vol 31.4 and 908-910

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 5, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Public Hearing
  • Monday, September 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, October 16, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • IASB Convention November 15-17 in Des Moines