Board Agenda-2024.4.15

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors

April 15, 2024

Special Board Meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Public Hearing for Certified Budget - Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting - Meeting at 6:15 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.

 

 

Special Board Meeting

Meeting at 4:30 p.m.

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. Consider closed session to recommend expulsion of a student as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) and to review or discuss records that are required by law to be kept confidential as provided by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a).

ACTION:   In accordance with Iowa Code the board may enter into a closed session to protect the students' confidentiality.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION:   Enter into closed session.  This will require a roll call vote.

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

    1. Vote on the matter regarding the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing.

ACTION:   The motion should also direct the preparation of written findings of fact and conclusions, consistent with the Board’s decision, and the Board president is authorized to review and sign the document.

RECOMMENDATION:   Move that the Board accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that the student who was the subject of the disciplinary hearing be expelled from the Creston Community School District through April 15, 2025, and that written findings and conclusions consistent with the Board’s deliberations be prepared, signed by the Board president, and mailed by the Board Secretary to the student and family.

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

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

 

Second Budget Hearing on Certified Budget

Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Agenda

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

 

Second Budget Hearing on Certified Budget

Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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. Open budget hearing #2 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. no written or oral objections received closed at ____ p.m.

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

 

 

Regular Board Meeting

Meeting at 6:15 p.m.

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  March 18, 2024 and March 25, 2024
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. TMS Red Rover Agreement
      3. Matura Headstart Lease Agreement
      4. University of Iowa (Mental Health Training Paraeducator grant)
      5. Riverside Technologies, Inc.
      6. 2024-2025 Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program Contracts
        1. 1. Trinity Lutheran Preschool
        2. 2. St. Malachy School
        3. 3. Matura Headstart
        4. 4. SWCC
    5. Donations
    6. Volunteers

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Student and Staff Recognition
    2. Teacher Leadership Report
    3. Middle School Principal’s Report
    4. High School Principal’s Report
    5. Business Manager’s Report
    6. Superintendent’s Report
    7. Early Childhood Facility Planning
      1. Tentative Timeline - Budget (updated 3.18.24)
      2. Tentative Revenue Bond Timeline (added 3.4.24)
      3. Project Spending 
    8. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider adopting a Resolution for Budget Guarantee

ACTION: The district has reviewed the budget to provide quality educational services to the students it serves.  This is a standard procedure that allows the district to maximize its levy authority to serve the needs of our children. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY 25 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa Code 257.14.

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

    1. Consider adopting the 2024-2025 budget

ACTION: Public notices and public hearings were provided in accordance with the Iowa Code. The total Creston Levy is 13.70642 which is a decrease of 2.89573.  Please contact Mr. Stender or Mrs. Greene with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024-2025 budget.

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

    1. Consider setting a 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 May 20, 2024, at 6:10 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 May 20, 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 setting a public hearing for the amendment of the 2023-2024 budget.
      ACTION:        As required by the Iowa Code, the district shall notify the public and hold a hearing on the amendment of the 2023-2024 budget year.  The administration recommends setting May 20, 2024, at 6:10 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the public hearing of the amendment of the 2023-2024 budget year.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve setting a public hearing for May 20, 2024, at 6:10 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the amendment of the 2023-2024 budget year.

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

    1. Consider setting a public hearing for the sale of school real estate

ACTION:  As required by the Iowa Code, the district shall notify the public and hold a hearing on the proposed terms of a Purchase Agreement.  The administration recommends setting May 20, 2024, at 6:200 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the public hearing on the sale of school real estate.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve setting a public hearing for May 20, 2024, at 6:20 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the sale of real estate.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the Summer Food Program

ACTION:  State and federal food programs have and continue to change the guidelines for districts to provide meal services to students and families.  The Iowa Department of Education has received approval from the USDA to serve Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meals.  This is an opportunity to provide meals and support our students and families during summer break. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION:   Approve the summer food program.

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

    1. Consider approving the 2024 graduation list

ACTION: Attached is the list of graduates for the class of 2024.  The list includes students who completed their graduation requirements at the high school and the alternative program.  In all cases, these students have or will have completed their graduation requirements set forth by the Board of Education prior to graduation.  If any students fail to complete the requirements by the last day of school, they will not be permitted to participate in graduation ceremonies.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024 graduation list pending successful completion of the graduation requirements as set forth by the Board of Education.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the 2022-2025 master agreement with AFSCME

ACTION: AFSCME ratified the agreement on March 28, 2024. The agreement reflects a 6.37% total package increase and a total increase in new costs of $178,551 for the 2024-2025 budget.  We appreciate the time and collaboration with the AFSCME negotiations team, Director Zumbach, and Director Gee. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024-2025 Master Agreement with AFSCME.

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

    1. Consider approving the first reading of Policies Vol. 32.3

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 first reading of policy updates in Vol. 32.3.

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, May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, June 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting