Board Agenda-2024.08.19

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

August 19, 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.

 

  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 the 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 concerns 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): 539 343 078#

Join by phone:

1-929-336-5572

 

 

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 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.

  1. Pledge of Allegiance

The president will ask the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Galen Zumbach,

Board President

 

Dr. Amanda Mohr,

Vice President

 

Don Gee

 

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          5-8 Principal

 

Callie Anderson, PK-4 Principal

 

 

 

  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 a vote.

    1. Minutes of July 15, 2024 and August 5, 2024
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations
    5. Fundraisers
    6. Donations

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Business Manager’s Report
    2. Superintendent’s Report
    3. Early Childhood Facility Planning
      1. Tentative Timeline - Budget (updated 6.24.24)
      2. Tentative Revenue Bond Timeline (added 3.4.24)
      3. Project Spending 
      4. Early Childhood Center Ground Breaking Ceremony, August 28, 2024, 2:00 p.m. at construction site
    4. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider approving the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 requested out-of-state trips for school board review and approval.  The district reserves 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 2024-2025 out-of-state trips.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    2. Consider approving the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 roster for complementary activity passes.

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

    1. Consider approving support for the Community Development Planning
      ACTION:       This is a community-driven initiative to help align the vision, goals, and needs of our community.  Currently, each organization functions independently without knowing what the needs and plans are of other organizations and the impact on the community.  I have shared the plan from Le Mars that illustrates the outcome of the work.  I am seeking a financial commitment of up to $10,000 from the District to assist with a Community Vision Plan to be provided by the organization that is chosen by the City of Creston through the RFP process, should they choose to proceed with the request.  The estimated cost for strategic service is $100,000. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve support and funding up to $10,000 for Community Development Planning.

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

    1. Consider approving the resolution for the FY25 distribution of state funds designated as salary supplements for educational support personnel
      ACTION: House File 2612 is a law to provide a one-time funding supplement to each school district during [FY25] to supplement education support personnel compensation (classified staff).  The proposed resolution outlines the terms of eligibility and compensation for classified staff who may receive supplemental compensation.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution for the FY25 distribution of state funds designated as salary supplements for education support personnel.

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

    1. Consider approving the purchase of a 12 passenger van and issue the check after the board meeting

ACTION: The district has been seeking a twelve-passenger van to support efficient transportation for our students and activities.  The goal is to purchase another twelve-passenger van in the next fiscal year so we have a fleet of two vans that will provide greater flexibility and efficiency as we continue to manage transportation needs.  This is an eligible SAVE/PPEL expenditure.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of a 12-passenger van from Creston Automotive for $58,900.

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

    1. Consider approving 2024-2025 District Goals
      ACTION:.  Administrators have worked with a trained facilitator in 4DX/Logic Model planning to identify two outcomes that will be focused on assessed weekly.  After review of district data, it was determined that improving the district culture and strengthening MTSS are the priorities that we will focus on and keep score.  In addition, facilities, finance, and community and state partnerships are essential for governance. Please note that each building develops goals based on the district's goals. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024-2025 District goals.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    2. Consider approving the superintendent to authorize ECC building project change orders

ACTION: The superintendent's spending authority is capped at $5,000.  In order to keep the building project moving forward, this action authorizes the superintendent to approve ECC building project change orders. The practice is to consult with Gary and Callie who are the lead contacts for the district prior to authorization. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the authorization of the superintendent to approve ECC building project change orders.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the superintendent's authority to approve or deny open enrollment requests

ACTION: This action allows the superintendent to approve or deny open enrollment requests. Open enrollment requests trickle in throughout the course of the year and the superintendent consults with the building administrators. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the authorization of the superintendent to approve or deny open enrollment requests.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving Policy Primer 32.4
      ACTION:  IASB has revised the following policies to comply with state and federal laws.  This is the first reading of these policies.  The administration has reviewed these policies and addressed them accordingly. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of Policy Primer 32.4.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

  1. Adjournment: Time: _____ pm.
    Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

Future meetings in the Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:

  • Tuesday, August 20, 2024, 8:00 a.m. All Staff Welcome Back
  • Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 1:30 p.m. Ground Breaking Ceremony
  • Monday, September 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, October 21, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • IASB Convention November 20-22 in Des Moines
  • Monday, November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting