Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
March 21, 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 21, 2022. The meeting was held in the boardroom as well as virtually, starting at 6:01 p.m. Dr. Brad James, President, presided and the following answered roll call: Dr. Brad James, Galen Zumbach, Don Gee, Dr. Amanda Mohr, and Sharon Snodgrass.
Administrators present: Deron Stender, Billie Jo Greene, Bill Messerole, Scott Driskell, Brad Baker, Julie Plant, Callie Anderson, and Mollie Frazier.
A representative from the CNA and KSIB were present.
The meeting was available virtually and recorded.
Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve. Motion carried 5-0.
There was public forum participation.
- Jennifer Downing on budget shortfall and ESSER funds
- Calie Worisek on social, emotional support for staff and students due to COVID
Open Hearing for 2022-2023 School Calendar opened at 6:11 p.m. There were no oral or written objections to the 2022-2023 School Calendar. Closed at 6:11 p.m.
Open Hearing for 2022-2023 Proposed Budget opened at 6:12 p.m. There were no oral or written objections to the 2022-2023 Proposed Budget. Closed at 6:12 p.m.
Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 5-0.
- Minutes of February 21, 2022 and March 7, 2022
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Contracts and Resignations
- Resignations
- Jackie Anderson, Custodian
- Ryan Kissell, K-5 Stem Teacher (at the end of the 2021-22 School Year)
- Weston Rolenc, HS Geometry Teacher (at the end of the 2021-22 School Year)
- Paul Jordan, MS Social Studies/US History (at the end of the 2021-22 School Year)
- Maddie Travis, Ass’t Cheerleading Coach
- Stacy Shepherd, HS Spanish Teacher (updated: last day March 31, 2022)
- Contracts
- Madeline Gude, HS Spanish (for 2022-23 School Year)
- Ryan Kissell, HS Assistant Boys Soccer
- Kelsi Kautz Carlisle, Kindergarten (for 2022-23 School Year)
- Voluntary Transfer
- Becki White, MS Level 1 SpEd Teacher (for 2022-23 School Year) Transfer from ELL
- Involuntary Transfer
- LeeAnn Helgevold, MS SpEd Teacher (for 2022-23 School Year) Transfer from MS Math
- Resignations
- Agreements
- AEA Purchasing Agreement
- Contract Termination with Green Hills AEA for Special Education Director for FY 23
- Southwestern Community College Contracts
- Automotive Repair Technology and Carpentry
- Arts and Sciences
- Auto Collision Repair/Refinish
- Health Career Academy
- Information Technology Systems Networking Career Academy, and Electrical Technology Career Academy
- Concurrent Enrollment Program
- Summer Welding Technology Career Academy and Health Science Career Academy
- Donations
- Creston Chamber of Commerce - FBLA $500 to participate in leadership opportunities
- Tyler Insurance Services, Creston Realty, NAPA Creston, Spencer's Chophouse and Tavern, MAYKIN Farms, The Lobby, SWCC, Bill Messerole, Brett Street Power Washing, House of Pain, Buck Family Dentistry, Woody's Landscaping and Lawncare, Advanced Ag Seed, Bullpen Barbershop, Adams Street Espresso, Creston Automotive, Willy's Puppy Patch, Di Miller @3's Company, PCSB Bank, Creston Chiropractic, Mario's Sports Bar and Grill, Ben Adamson State Farm Insurance, Stalker Chevrolet, Spencer Street Lawncare, Salem Lutheran Church, Our Town Realty, Iowa State Savings Bank - Lexi’s Puppy Patch total $$2,600 donation to create dog park in honor of CCHS graduate Lexi Rounds.
- Volunteer
- Amanda Davis, vocal, musical and band
Communication and reports
- Student Recognition:
- Western Iowa Girls Basketball All-District Team
- Doryn Paup
- Bri Fields
- Academic All-Conference Girls Basketball
- Morgan Driskell
- Brianna Fields
- Gracie Hagle
- Wrestling and Wrestling Cheerleaders
- Briley Hayes
- Tyson Smith
- Chris Wells
- Kate Foglesong
- Macy Wiley (MGR)
- Chris WilsonSophia Patterson
- Boy’s Basketball
- Avery Fuller
- Girl’s Bowling
- Hallie Orr
- Jessie Peddycoart
- All Conference Boys Basketball Honorable Mention
- Cael Turner
- Kyle Strider
- All Conference Girls Basketball
- 1st Team-Doryn Paup- Unanimous
- 2nd Team-Brianna Fields
- Honorable Mention-Morgan Driskell
- Qualified for State Bowling Tournament
- Mason Clayton
- Qualified for State Wrestling Tournament
- Triston Barncastle
- Austin Evans
- Quinten Fuller
- Western Iowa Girls Basketball All-District Team
- Special Education Dirctor’s report by Mollie Fraiser - Special Education alignment process.
- 1-5 Elementary report by Principal Julie Plant - Whole Child Learning
- High School report by Principal Bill Messerole - CTE data, Robotics club, and staffing updates
- Athletic Director’s report by Scott Driskell - Spring athletic participation number: boys tennis 39, girls tennis 15, boys soccer 24, girls soccer 19, boys golf 8, girls golf 8, boys track 30, girls track 15
- Business Manager Greene Report - reported on the district’s financial health, FY 23 budget information and FY21 audit status.
- Superintendent Stender Report - reported on district projects, staffing update, and other miscellaneous items.
- ESSER III Report - Mr. Stender reported on district projects funded by ESSER and plans for the remaining funds.
- Capital Projects - Mr. Stender reported on district capital projects.
Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the summer food program. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the 2022-2023 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve the certification of the March 1, 2022 special school board election and adoption of the Revenue Purpose Statement. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbahch moved, Gee seconded, to approve the 2022-2023 district health insurance with ISEBA. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution for FY 23 for the regular program budget as allowed under Iowa Code 257.14. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the 2022-2023 budget. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the second and final reading of policy series 100 and 200. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to approve the first reading of policy series 300. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Gee seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
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President Secretary
Future meeting in Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:
- Thursday, March 24, 2022, 6:00 p.m., CEA Negotiations meeting.
- Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 4:14 p.m., AFSCME Negotiations meeting
- Monday, April 4, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Special Board meeting
- Monday, April 18, 2022, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board meeting
