Board Agenda-2024.2.19

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

February 19, 2024 - Meeting at 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 1-312-626-6799 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 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): 874 5077 7737

Meeting Password:   Creston

Join by phone:

1-312-626-6799

 

 

Regular Board Meeting

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.

 

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. 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. The President will call for a vote with a motion and a second.

    1. Minutes of  January 18, 2024
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. CEA intent to Negotiate
      3. AFSCME intent to Negotiate
      4. Steve’s Mobile Music, Inc DJ Agreement
      5. Medicom Agreement
      6. IJAG Agreement and Addendum
    5. Donations
    6. Volunteers
    7. Fundraisers

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Student and Staff Recognition
    2. Mindy Schafer, Union County Assessor
    3. TLC Mentoring update
    4. Middle School Principal’s Report
    5. High School Principal’s Report
    6. Business Manager’s Report
    7. Superintendent’s Report
    8. Early Childhood Facility Planning
      1. Tentative Timeline - Budget (updated 1.16.24)
      2. Tentative Drive and Building Schematic (added 1.16.24)
    9. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider approving the purchase of a coffee shop

ACTION: The district has an opportunity to support a student-run business that will integrate practical life skills and workforce readiness.  The purchase will be funded by a STEM Grant and include the building, supplies, and all equipment for the coffee shop. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of a coffee shop.

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

    1. Consider approving the 1st reading of Policies Vol. 32.2

ACTION: IASB has reviewed and revised policies to reflect the legislative changes and Department of Education guidance. The administration has reviewed the policies and recommends approval. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the first reading of policy updates in Vol. 32.2.

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:

  • Monday, February 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, March 4, 2024, 5:00 p.m., DLR project update and Budget Workshop
  • Monday, March 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, March 25, 2024, 5:00 p.m., First Public Hearing on Certified Budget
  • Monday, April 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m., Second Public Hearing on Certified Budget
  • Monday, April 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting