CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Board of Directors Public Hearing for Certified Budget
March 25, 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.
In accordance with 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://is.gd/vmnZsQ 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 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 concern 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): 874 4594 6574
Meeting Password: Creston
Join by phone:
1-312-626-6799
First Hearing on Certified Budget
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 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.
- 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. Middle School Principal |
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Casey Tanner, Elementary Principal |
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Callie Anderson, ECC Principal |
- Approval of Agenda
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
- Open budget hearing #1 on the proposed 2024-2025 budget
Board President states, "At this time we will hold the public hearing for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Is there anyone present who wants to voice any oral objections to the 2025 fiscal year budget?" Following a pause to allow anyone to voice their opinion, the Board President will ask the Board Secretary, "Do we have any written objections to the 2025 fiscal year budget?" After the Secretary presents any written objections, the president closes the public hearing by stating "I now declare the hearing closed."
Open at ____ p.m. ___ written or ____oral objections received closed at ____ p.m.
- 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:
- Thursday, 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 on 2024-25 school calendar and the 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