Board Agenda-2025.08.18

CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Board of Directors Regular Meeting

August 18, 2025 – Meeting 5:30 p.m.

AEA boardroom at 257 Swan St, Creston

 

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 1-434-623-2922 to access the board meeting to participate in the public hearing. Please click on this link or visit this address meet.google.com/uix-bbyc-bcm  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).
  3. Form of needed information.
    1. Participants shall provide their names and address.
    2. Participants shall indicate the agenda item 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.
  4. Board meetings are recorded and available to the public on the district website for one month.
  5. 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

 

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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.

 

 

Don Gee

Board President

 

Galen Zumbach,

Vice President

 

Dr. Amanda Mohr,

 

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.         5-8 Principal

 

Callie Anderson, PK-4 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. With a motion and a second, the President will call for a vote.

    1. Minutes of July 21, 2025
    2. Financial Reports
      1. All Funds Financials
    3. Bills
      1. All Funds Report
    4. Agreements, Contracts, & Resignations
      1. Contracts and Resignations
      2. 2025-2026 complementary activity passes
      3. 2025-2026 Out-of-State Trip
      4. Transportation Agreement with Orient Macksburg Community School District
        1. Approve, in accordance with the Orient-Macksburg School District’s authorization, one direct bus route to and from the Orient-Macksburg School for student pick-up and drop-off during the 2025–2026 school year.
    5. Approve Superintendent Stenders' request to attend the Superintendent Symposium on Student Centered Learning, in Philadelphia, on October 26-28, 2025.  AASA covers all expenses for this select opportunity (48 selected superintendents) to engage in work to explore real-world challenges and learning solutions.
    6. Waiver for Eligibility for Activities
      1. I recommend waiving the eligibility restrictions for a student who has open-enrolled into Clark and plans to bowl; this does not impact our conference or competitive standing. 
    7. Amend the Student and Parent Handbook to reflect a change in prom procedures, specifically associated costs for juniors.  The change aligns with the increased cost of prom.  Please see page 106 for the noted changes.
    8. Fundraisers
    9. Donations

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

  1. Communications and Reports
    1. Student Recognition
    1. Business Manager’s Report
    2. Superintendent’s Report
    3. Early Childhood Facility Planning
      1. Tentative Timeline - Budget (updated 7.15.25)
      2. Project Spending
      3. Change Orders
    4. Board Discussion
  2. New Business
    1. Consider approving the resolution for the FY26 distribution of state funds designated as salary supplements for educational support personnel
      ACTION: The legislature and the Governor passed a law similar to last year's that provides a one-time funding supplement to each school district to supplement support personnel compensation (classified staff).  The proposed resolution outlines the terms of eligibility and compensation for classified staff who may receive supplemental compensation, and is the same as last year.  The total allocated funds are $33,096.76. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve resolution for the FY26 distribution of state funds designated as salary supplements for education support personnel.

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

    1. Consider approving the purchase of AEDs for district vehicles
      ACTION:        We have reviewed the need to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) on all district vehicles and have determined that the risk-to-cost ratio justifies the purchase and installation of these life-saving devices on every vehicle used to transport our students. The district utilized cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell to obtain vendor estimates and has selected the proposal from LifeGuard MD, a local distributor based in Omaha, NE. LifeGuard MD services all makes and models of AEDs and provides comprehensive support, including:
      • AED tracking reports and monitoring of all parts
      • Registration and maintenance of all AED units
      • Troubleshooting and technical assistance
      • Guidance on applicable laws and regulations
      • AED placement recommendations
      • Warranty management and software updates
      • Product demonstrations and training

The total project cost is $53,300, funded through SAVE/PPEL resources.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of AEDs from LifeGuard MD for $53,300.00.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the superintendent's authority to approve or deny open enrollment requests

ACTION: This action allows the superintendent to approve or deny open enrollment requests. Open enrollment requests trickle in throughout the course of the year, and the superintendent consults with the building administrators. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the authorization of the superintendent to approve or deny open enrollment requests.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

    1. Consider approving the second reading of Policy Primer 33.4
      ACTION:  IASB has revised the following policies to comply with state and federal laws.  This is the first reading of these policies.  The administration has reviewed these policies and addressed them accordingly. Please contact Mr. Stender with any questions.

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the second reading of Policy Primer 33.4.
Motion by: _____, Seconded by: ________, Those Voting: ____ Aye, ____ Nay

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

Future meetings in the AEA boardroom at 257 Swan St, Creston, unless otherwise noted:

  • Monday, September 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
  • Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Regular Board Meeting