Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
July 19, 2021
The president asked the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School District met on Monday, July 19, 2021. The meeting was held in the boardroom as well as virtually, starting at 6:00 p.m. Galen Zumbach, President, presided and the following answered roll call: Dr. Brad James , Don Gee, Sharon Snodgrass, and Galen Zumbach. Terry Freeman was absent.
Administrators present: Julie Plant, Billie Jo Greene, and Deron Stender. Virtually present: Callie Anderson and Bill Messerole.
The news media and visitors were in the boardroom as well as virtually present.
Gee moved, Snograss seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
There was no public forum participation.
Gee moved, James seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 4-0.
- Minutes of June 19, 2021 (note wrong date was entered should have been 6/21/21 corrected 8/16/21 bjg)
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Agreement with Council Bluffs Community School District for special education instructional program as needed
- Best Care EPA
- Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. Engagement Letter
- Contracts and Resignations
- Resignations
- Anne Follett - HS Language Arts, Yearbook and Publications
- Abbey Clayton - Cook
- Mike Baker - Seasonal
- Jennifer Downing - CCHS Library/ISS Para
- Contracts
- Amanda Symonds - EMS Kitchen Manager
- Jon Thomson - Technology Coach (10 Extra Days)
- Dana Dodge - Para
- Ryan Summers - Para
- Voluntary Transfers
- Lindsay Adamson - Early Childhood Preschool Para
- Ruth Avazian - CCHS Library/ISS Para
- Resignations
- Fundraisers
- FBLA- sell Tiefenthaler Bratwursts
- FBLA-Selling Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee
- Volunteers
- Rayann Hughes and Trinity Earleywine for Color Guard
Stephanie Lane, IT Director, and Dave Fringer, Executive Director - Information Technology, Digital Learning, Media, & Operations for the Green Hills AEA, reported on the updates and changes in the technology department and plans for the future.
Billie Jo Greene, Business Manager, reported on the district’s financial health and school board election will be Nov. 2, 2021 paperwork is available on district website and at Central Office.
Deron Stender, Superintendent, reported on district projects, ESSER III approval process, staffing update, and other miscellaneous items.
Board Discussion: Tree care.
Gee moved, James seconded, to approve the 2022 legislative priorities. Motion carried 4-0.
James moved, Gee seconded, to approve the 2021-22 return to learn plan. Motion carried 4-0.
James moved, Gee seconded, to approve the transfer of $176,824.93 from the general fund to the activity fund for lost revenues due to COVID in reference to HF602. Motion carried 4-0.
James moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the DLR recommendation for work for Van Maanen Electric to connect the generator to district technology for $12,808.07. Motion carried 4-0.
Gee moved, James seconded, to approve the adoption of the final documents for the FEMA safe room application for the Early Childhood Center.. Motion carried 4-0.
James moved, Gee seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:01 p.m. Motion carried 4-0.
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President Secretary
Future meeting in Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:
- Monday, August 16, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting
