Board Agenda-2024.3.18

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

March 18, 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.

  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. Middle School Principal

 

Casey Tanner, Elementary Principal

 

Callie Anderson, ECC 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. The President will call for a vote with a motion and a second.

    1. Minutes of  February 19, 2024 and March 4, 2024
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. Southwestern Community College Contracts
        1. Automotive Repair Technology and Carpentry
        2. Arts and Sciences
        3. Auto Collision Repair/Refinish and Electrical Technology Career Academy
        4. Nurse Assistant Career Academy
        5. Information Technology Systems Networking Career Academy,
        6. Applied Engineering Technology Career Academy.
        7. Concurrent Enrollment Program
        8. Emergency Medical Tech Basic
        9. Welding Career Academy
        10. Summer Welding Technology Career Academy, Carpentry & Building Trades and Health Science Career Academy
      3. Nodaway Valley Girls Soccer Agreement
      4. Iowa LGPR Natural Gas Program Agreement
    5. Annual review of Board Policy 505.8
      1. This is a new DOE requirement in order to complete the Desk Audit
    6. Superintendent Stender’s participation in the Marine Corps Educator Workshop at Camp Pendleton in San Diego from April 22-26.  The Marine Corps covers all associated expenses.
    7. Donations
    8. Volunteers

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Student and Staff Recognition
    2. Robotics Demonstration
    3. Early Childhood Center/Special Education Principal’s Report
    4. Elementary Principal’s Report
    5. Athletic Director’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 Revenue Bond Timeline (added 3.4.24)
    9. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. DLR project approval of  Design Development for the Early Childhood Center

ACTION: This is a formal process that recognizes the next phase of the ECC/EMS project (Design Development). Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

  1. Design Development project booklet

2.   Design Development progress drawings

 

RECOMMENDATION:  Approve Design Development submittal with DLR. 

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

    1. Consider approving fiscal year 2023 district audit

ACTION: Mrs. Greene and Mr. Stender will review the FY 2023 district audit.  The district received a highly qualified audit which reflects the sound governance of the school board and management by district staff. Administration recommends approval.  Please see the attached audit report and contact Mrs. Greene with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fiscal year 2023 district audit.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the renewal of the 2024-2025 district health insurance with ISEBA

ACTION: The district received the health insurance renewal rates for 2024-2025 that reflect a 4.5% premium increase.  The district has been a part of the Iowa School Employee Benefits Association (ISEBA) pool since 2004.  The pool protects the district from the extremes and the current plans provide our employees with quality benefits and services.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024-2025 district health insurance with ISEBA.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the revised 2023-2024 school calendar

ACTION:  To date, the district closed for seven days due to inclement weather.  Remote instruction was provided two of the seven days. The district calendar exceeds the minimum state requirement by 8.5 days and  I recommend waiving the make up of student days (staff will complete the necessary instruction and benchmarks). I recommend that the board waive making up three of the five licensed staff contract days in recognition of their support and flexibility due to substitute shortages and covering for student events and activities.  Licensed staff will make up two contracted days through a flexible and hybrid model that supports remote collaboration and professional development. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the revised 2023-2024 calendar to not extend student days and waiving three contract days for licensed staff, with two licensed staff days being hybrid.

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

    1. Consider setting public hearing for the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar
      ACTION:        As required by the Iowa Code, the district shall notify the public and hold a hearing on the proposed school calendar.  The administration recommends setting April 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the public hearing of the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve setting a public hearing for 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 school calendar.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

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

ACTION: IASB has 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 second 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:

  • 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
  • Tuesday, March 28, 2024, 5:30 p.m. CEA negotiations meeting
  • Monday, April 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Second Public Hearing on Certified Budget
  • Monday, April 15, 2024, following hearing  Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, June 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting