Board Agenda - 2023.4.10 Budget Hearing

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Special Meeting

April 10, 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://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 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 4594 6574

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, 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. Open hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget

Board President states, "At this time we will hold the public hearing for the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget.  Is there anyone present who wants to voice any oral objections to the 2024 fiscal year budget?"  Following a pause to allow anyone to voice their opinion, the Board President will ask the Board Secretary, "Do we have any written objections to the 2024 fiscal year budget?"  After the Secretary presents any written objections, the president closes the public hearing by stating "I now declare the hearing closed."

Open at ____ p.m.  ___ written or oral objections received closed at ____ p.m.

  1. New Business
    1. Consider adopting Resolution for Budget Guarantee

ACTION: The district has reviewed the budget to provide quality educational services to the students it serves.  This is a standard procedure that allows the district to maximize its levy authority given these uncertain times. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY 24 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa Code 257.14.

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

    1. Consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget

ACTION: Public notice and a public hearing were provided in accordance with Iowa Code. Total Creston Levy 16.55565.  Please contact Mr. Stender or Mrs. Greene with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2023-2024 budget.

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, April 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, May 15, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting