Board Agenda - 2023.4.17

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

April 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://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...amend the agenda by moving the 6G4 Proposed Lease Agreement to an action item.

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 March 20, 2023, March 24, 2023, and April 10, 2023
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements & Contracts
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. Green Hills AEA Service Agreement for Managed Services
      3. Alliant Line Easement
    5. Donations

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Recognition of Students and Staff
    2. Middle School Principal’s Report
    3. High School Principal’s Report
    4. Business Manager’s Report
    5. Superintendent’s Report
    6. Projects
      1. ESSER III Funded Positions & Programs
      2. Capital Projects FY 24
    7. Solar Energy
      1. Alliant Energy Pilot Program
      2. Proposed Solar Map
      3. Alliant Energy Solar update
      4. Proposed Lease Agreement updated
    8. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider setting May 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. as the quotation deadline for the masonry restoration project at the high school and elementary/middle school

ACTION: This district is working with DLR and is seeking quotes for the tuckpointing project to be completed this summer.  This project has been on the district's capital project list for many years and is an eligible SAVE expenditure. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve setting May 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. as the quotation date for the high school and elementary/middle school tuckpointing project.

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

    1. Consider approving Summer Food Program

ACTION:  State and federal food programs have and continue to change the guidelines for districts to provide meal services to students and families.  The Iowa Department of Education has received approval from the USDA to serve Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meals.  This is an opportunity to provide meals and support our students and families during summer break. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the summer food program.

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

    1. Consider approving 2023 graduation class list

ACTION: Attached is the list of graduates for the class of 2023.  The list includes students who completed their graduation requirements at the high school and the alternative program.  In all cases, these students have or will have completed their graduation requirements set forth by the Board of Education prior to graduation.  If any students fail to complete the requirements by the last day of school, they will not be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2023 graduates pending successful completion of the graduation requirements as set forth by the Board of Education.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving 2023-2024 Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program Contracts

ACTION: The district is the fiscal agent for state funds that support the preschool programs for the following organizations:

1. Trinity Lutheran Preschool

2. St. Malachy School

3. Matura Headstart

4. SWCC

The district in conjunction with SWCC has the responsibility of ensuring compliance with preschool regulations. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2023-2024 statewide voluntary preschool program contracts.

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

    1. Consider approving the 2022-2024 master agreement with CEA

ACTION: The CEA ratified the negotiated financial agreement on April 6, 2023. The agreement reflects a 4.72% total package increase and a total increase in new costs of $431,964.73 for the 2023-2024 budget. We appreciate the time and collaboration with the CEA negotiations team, Director Zumbach and Director Dr. Mohr. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2023-2024 Master Agreement with CEA.

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

    1. Consider approving the 2022-2025 master agreement with AFSCME

ACTION: AFSCME ratified the agreement on March 21, 2023. The agreement reflects a 8.45% total package increase and a total increase in new costs of $192,227 for the 2023-2024 budget.  We appreciate the time and collaboration with the AFSCME negotiations team, Director Zumbach and Director Dr. Mohr. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2023-2024 Master Agreement with AFSCME.

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

    1. Consider closed session to conduct exempt employee negotiations in accordance with Iowa Chapter 20.17(3.)

ACTION: Under Iowa Chapter 20.17(3), the school board is allowed to go into closed session for exempt employee negotiations.  A roll call vote must be taken, and the minutes must reflect how each member voted.
RECOMMENDATION: Move that we hold a closed session as provided in section 20.17(3) of the open meetings law to enter into closed session for exempt employee negotiations.

In closed session _____ p.m.

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

Out of closed session _____ p.m.

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

    1. Consider approving 2023-2024 independent contracts

ACTION: Pending board discussion on item G the school board may choose to take action on the 2023-2024 contracts for exempt staff.
RECOMMENDATION: Pending item G.

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

    1. Consider approving 2023-2024 administrative contracts

ACTION: Pending board discussion on item G, the school board may choose to take action on the 2023-2024 contracts for administration.
RECOMMENDATION: Pending item G.

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, May 15, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, June 19, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting