Board Agenda-2024.3.04

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Early Childhood Design update

and Budget Work Session

March 4, 2024 – Meeting 5:00 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 669-444-9171 to access the board meeting to participate in the public hearing. Please click on this link or visit this address https://shorturl.at/mptL2  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. Board meetings are recorded and available to the public on the district website for one month.
3. 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): 89399980822

Meeting Password:   511916

Join by phone:

1-669-444-9171

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.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

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

3. Approval of Agenda

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

4. New Business
   
   1. DLR presentation of the concept design for the Early Childhood Center
   2. Budget Work-Session
      
      1. Board Presentation
5. Consider setting public hearings on the district's 2024-2025 budget proposal
   
   1. ACTION: In accordance with Iowa Code, the district is required to provide an opportunity for public comment on the budget proposal.  We propose that hearings be scheduled for March 25, 2024  at 6:00 p.m. and April 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board room.  Once the April 15th hearing is complete, the school board can vote to adopt the proposed budget.  Districts are required to post the hearing notice in its designated newspaper no less than 10 days and no more than 20 days prior to the date of the public hearing.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve setting public hearings for March 25, 2024  at 6:00 p.m. and April 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2024-2025 budget.

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

5. 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, March 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
• Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 5:30 p.m. CEA negotiations meeting
• Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. AFSCME negotiations meeting
• Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m., First Public Hearing on Certified Budget
• Monday, April 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Second Public Hearing on Certified Budget
• Monday, April 15, 2024, following hearing  Regular Board Meeting