Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
February 20, 2023
The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, February 20, 2023. The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:00 p.m. Don Gee President presided and the following answered roll call: Dr. Brad James via zoom, Galen Zumbach, Dr. Amanda Mohr, and Sharon Snodgrass. Administrators present: Deron Stender, Lesa Downing, Casey Tanner, and Billie Jo Greene.
The vice president asked the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
A representative from the Creston News Advertiser and KSIB were present.
The meeting was available virtually, the recording is available to the public until the next regular school board meeting at the district website.
Zumbach moved, and Mohr seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
There was no public forum participation.
Open Hearing for 2023-2024 School Calendar opened at 6:01 p.m. There were no oral or written objections to the 2023-2024 School Calendar. Closed at 6:03 p.m.
Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 5-0.
- Minutes of January 16, 2023, February 10, 2023
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Contracts and Resignations
- Resignations
- Jayson Shimer, Custodian
- Patricia Moeller, Bookkeeper (Retire 6.30.23)
- Ryan Kissell, Assistant Boys Soccer
- LeeAnn Helgevold, Teacher (End of 22-23 School Year)
- Janelle Luther, Teacher (Retire end of 22-23 School Year)
- Joan Lienemann, Teacher (Retire end of 22-23 School Year)
- Ron Pendegraft, Bowling Coach
- Terminations
- Marvin Sales, Custodian
- Voluntary Transfers
- Katelyn Fargo, library para
- Resignations
- Donation - Jessica Duncan $250, Ann Marie Kinsella $100, Hy-Vee $30, Fareway $25, and Subway $50 to help with Speech Team cost for contest.
- Fundraisers as presented.
Communication and reports
- Student and Staff Recognition: Early Childhood Center Explore - STEM Day on the Hill; Hwy 34 Wrestling- Savannah Sistad 5th place finish IGHSAU State Wrestling Tournament: Wrestling-Hawkeye 10 Tournament Champions, Hawkeye 10 Regular Season Champions, 5th Place Finisher At Dual Team State Tournament; Speech The following Students will be performing at the All-State Large Group Speech Festival in Ames -One Act Plays Ami Patel, Carson Beer, Christian White, Dravin Drake, Maddie Kinsella, Mahi Patel, Max Davis, Taron Needham, Amber DeGonia, Brighton Regan, Karlee Caps, Nevaeh Kerns, Paytin Smith; Group Improv-Austin Seaton, Kohl Ringer; Radio - Abby Freeman, Ale Villanueva, Anthony Wilkinson, Wyatt Hitz
- Middle School Principal Downing’s Report - Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction, Culture, MS Counselor update and CCMS Voice.
- High School Principal Messerole’s Report - Speech Contest, SOS partnership with Greater Regional Medical Center, Robotics Team, and MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge.
- Business Manager Greene’s Report - Financial review, board workshop set for March 8th at 6:00 p.m., budget hearing April 10 at 6:00 p.m, and the district sold 2003 Dodge Van.
- Superintendent Stender’s Report - Facilities and Services, solar options, working with DLR on proposed concepts, State Supplemental Aid was set at 3%, district health insurance rates increased by 6.45%, Labor Management Committee, and STOPit.
- ESSER III Report - Written report presented.
- Capital Projects - Written report presented.
Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve setting a public hearing for April 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2023-2024 budget. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded approved March 14, 2023 at 2 pm the quotation date for the elementary middle school playground, equipment, and surfacing project. Motion carried 5-0.
Snodgrass moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the 2023-2024 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the revised Panther Pride Preschool Handbook changes. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to approve the revised job description for Central Office Generalist I & II. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Snodgrass seconded, to approve the purchase of a used bus from School Bus Sales for 2022-2023. Motion carried 5-0.
Mohr moved, Zumbach seconded, to approve the bid purchase of a bus from School Bus Sales for 2023-2024. Motion carried 5-0.
Zumbach moved, Mohr seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 pm. Motion carried 5-0.
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President Secretary
Future meeting in Creston boardroom at 801 N. Elm Street, Creston, unless otherwise noted:
- Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:00 p.m. Budget workshop
- Monday, March 20, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, April 10, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Budget Hearing Meeting
- Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
