CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
July 15, 2024 – 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.
Per 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 1-929-336-5572 to access the board meeting to participate in the public hearing. Please click on this link or visit this address meet.google.com/bph-dppw-qbw to access the board meeting.
- The public is welcome to join remotely and observe school board meetings. Remote access information is provided above.
- 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 the administration to follow up with the participant(s).
- Participants shall provide their names and address.
- Participants shall indicate the topic they wish to address.
- Participants shall indicate which administrator they have addressed their concerns with.
- Participants are asked to limit their time to three minutes.
- Please see Policy 213 Public Participation in Board Meetings for more information.
- Board meetings are recorded and available to the public on the district website for one month.
- 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): 539 343 078#
Join by phone:
1-929-336-5572
Agenda
- 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 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.
- Pledge of Allegiance
The president will ask the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Galen Zumbach, Board President |
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Dr. Amanda Mohr, Vice President |
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Don Gee |
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Dr. Brad James |
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Sharon Snodgrass |
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Deron Stender, Superintendent |
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Billie Jo Greene, School Business Official |
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Bill Messerole, High School Principal |
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Scott Driskell. AP/Activities Director |
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Lesa Downing 5-8 Principal |
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Callie Anderson, PK-4 Principal |
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- Approval of Agenda
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
- Open Hearing on the proposed District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System.
Board President states, "At this time we will hold the hearing on the 2024-2025 District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System. Is there anyone present who wants to voice any oral objections to the proposed calendar?" Following a pause to allow anyone to voice their opinion, he will turn to the board secretary and ask, "Do we have any written objections to the proposed District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System?". After the board secretary presents any written objections, the president closes the hearing by stating "I now declare the open hearing closed."
Open at ____ p.m. no written or oral objections received closed at ____ p.m.
- 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.
- 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 a vote.
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- Minutes of June 17, 2024 and June 24, 2024
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
- Communications and Reports
- Tom Hartsock - Insurance update
- Student and Staff Recognition
- Business Manager’s Report
- Superintendent’s Report
- Early Childhood Facility Planning
- Tentative Timeline - Budget (updated 6.24.24)
- Tentative Revenue Bond Timeline (added 3.4.24)
- Project Spending
- Board Discussion
- New Business
- Consider approving the District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System.
ACTION: This is an annual procedure and Department of Education requirement 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
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- Consider approving the RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SALE OF $ 18,655,000 SCHOOL
INFRASTRUCTURE SALES, SERVICES AND USE TAX REVENUE BONDS,
ACTION: The district has worked with our legal counsel and financial advisor to develop the resolution to sell bonds up to $18,655,000 for the new early childhood facility. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a resolution directing the sale of $18,655,000 in school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
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- Consider terminating the agreement with Red Lion.
ACTION: In December of 2022 the district entered into an agreement with Red Lion to explore solar options. In that time the district worked in good faith with Red Lion while exploring solar options that led to an official lease agreement with Alliant Energy and construction of a solar garden. The solar garden is the most practical space and doesn’t impact district facilities and grounds. The remaining options with Red Lion would have a negative impact on our facilities and grounds as the district continues to consider future projects. I recommend terminating the agreement with Red Lion so all parties can proceed accordingly. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions
RECOMMENDATION: Approve terminating the agreement with Red Lion.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
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- Consider approving 2024-2025 dairy bid
ACTION: The district annually requests competitive bids for dairy. One milk bid was received from Anderson Erickson. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve 2024-2025 dairy bid from Anderson Erickson.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay - Consider approving the 2025 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 2025 district legislative priorities.
- Consider approving 2024-2025 dairy bid
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
- 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 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
