Board Agenda-2024.6.17

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors

June 17, 2024

Regular Meeting - 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 1-929-336-5572 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

 

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  May 20, 2024 updated 6.17.24
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. 24-25 GWAEA PowerSchool
      3. Residential Placement Agreement
        1. Due to confidentiality, we are not able to share the agreement publicly.  This is a continuation of an existing agreement for residential placement and is a SPED expenditure.
      4. 2024-25 Matura Meal Agreement
      5. 2024-25 Greater Connections Meal Agreement
    5. 2024-2025 Teacher Leadership Compensation Plan
    6. 2024-2025 Substitute Compensation Schedule
    7. 2024-2025 Reimbursement Schedule
    8. 2024-2025 Instructional Fees
    9. 2024-2025 School Lunch Prices
    10. 2024-2025 Activity Schedule
    11. 2024-2025 Job Description
    12. 2024-2025 District Career & Academic Plan
    13. Athletic Enhancement Course
    14. Waiver for Eligibility for Activities
      1. A student open enrolled to Nodaway Valley and would like to participate in activities.  This is similar to previous eligibility waivers approved by the board for open-enrolled students to participate in activities.

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Red Lion, Terry Dvorak
      1. Red Lion Proposal
      2. Letter of Intent
    2. Business Manager’s Report
    3. Superintendent’s Report
    4. Early Childhood Facility Planning
      1. Tentative Timeline - Budget (updated 3.18.24)
      2. Tentative Revenue Bond Timeline (added 3.4.24)
      3. Project Spending
    5. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider approving the Safety Equipment Resolution

ACTION:   The school board has the authority to transfer funds necessary from the district’s general fund to its student activity fund to purchase protective and safety equipment required for any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition sponsored or administered by the Iowa High School Athletic Association or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (organizations defined in Iowa Code section 280.13).  The transfer of funds is necessary to provide protective and safety equipment and balance the student activity account budget.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION:    Approve the transfer of $40,004.47 from the general fund to the activity fund for safety equipment.

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

    1. Consider approving bid for safety and security project
      ACTION: The district followed the bid process for a safety and security project to install safety film.  Two bids were received and the recommendation is to award the project to Solar Solution.  This project will be funded by the Governor’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund program.  Each building is allocated $25,000 for state-approved safety and security projects.  Due to safety and security and in accordance with Iowa Code, details are not disclosed. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve bid for safety and security project from       Solar Solution.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    2. Consider approving the 2024-2025 fuel bid
      ACTION: The district annually requests competitive bids for fuel. One fuel bid was received from Agriland FS, Inc. The Agriland bid reflects a 1.5 cent increase over last year's fuel bid. We may be able to utilize Sourcewell next year to secure competitive and alternative bids. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
      RECOMMENDATION: Approve       2024-2025 fuel bid from Agriland FS.
      Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay
    3. Consider setting a public hearing for the proposed District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System
      ACTION:  As required by the Iowa Code, the district shall notify the public and hold a hearing on the proposed District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System. The administration recommends setting July 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 District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve setting a public hearing for July 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2024-2025 District Developed Special Education Services Delivery System.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the 2024-2025 district handbooks
      1. District Student & Parent Handbook
      2. Panther Pride Preschool Handbook
        1. Panther Pride Preschool Academic Calendar
      3. District Staff Handbook
      4. Paraprofessional Handbook
      5. Coaches Handbook

ACTION: Administration has worked collaboratively with their leadership teams and each other to review and revise the student & parent handbooks.  The certified and classified staff handbook has been reviewed by the Labor Management Committee and presented to staff.  Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024-2025 district handbooks.

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

    1. Consider approving the 2024-2025 CEA master agreement

ACTION: The agreement reflects a 5.13% total package increase and an increased cost of $444,271for the 2024-2025 budget. We appreciate the time and collaboration with the CEA negotiations team, Director Zumbach, and Director Gee. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2024-2025 CEA Master Agreement.

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

    1. Consider closed session to conduct exempt employee negotiations in accordance with Iowa Chapter 20.17(3.)

ACTION: Under Iowa Chapter 20.17(3), the school board is allowed to go into closed session for exempt employee negotiations.  A roll call vote must be taken, and the minutes must reflect how each member voted.
RECOMMENDATION: Move that we hold a closed session as provided in section 20.17(3) of the open meetings law to enter into a closed session for exempt employee negotiations.

In closed session _____ p.m.

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

Out of closed session _____ p.m.

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

    1. Consider approving 2024-2025 independent contracts

ACTION: Pending board discussion on item G the school board may choose to take action on the 2024-2025 contracts for exempt staff.
RECOMMENDATION:

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

    1. Consider approving 2024-2025 administrative contracts

ACTION: Pending board discussion on item G, the school board may choose to take action on the 2024-2025 contracts for administration.
RECOMMENDATION:

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, June 24, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Special Board Meeting
  • Monday, July 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, August 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting