Creston Community School District
Working Session
Budget Review 2022-2023
March 7, 2022
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, March 7, 2022. The meeting was held in the boardroom starting at 6:01 p.m. Dr. Brad James, President, presided and the following answered roll call: Dr. Amanda Mohr, Dr. Brad James, Sharon Snodgrass, Don Gee, and Galen Zumbach.
Administrators present: Deron Stender, Billie Jo Greene and Julie Plant
Gee moved, Snodgrass seconded, the agenda was approved as presented. Motion carried 5-0.
Mrs. Greene and Mr. Stender viewed the district financial projections based on enrollment, SSA, and the six funds. The board discussed financial expectations and proposed budgets for the 2021-2022 school year. The consensus of the school board was to recognize the proposed levy and budget for FY23. Mr. Stender identified a $444,780 decrease in FY 23 revenue due to declining enrollment. Mr. Stender shared options administration is considering to align staff and resources to address budget constraints.
Gee moved, Mohr seconded, the Board conducted an exempt employee negotiations in accordance with Iowa Chapter 20.17(3). Motion carried 5-0. In closed session time: 7:11 p.m.
Gee moved, Snodgrass seconded, and the Board came out of the closed session. Motion carried 5-0. Out of closed session time: 7:39 p.m.
Mohr moved, Gee seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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President Secretary
Future meetings in Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:
- Monday, March 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, April 4, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Special Board meeting
- Monday, April 18, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
