Creston Community School District
Board of Directors Meeting
March 18, 2024
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Creston Community School district met on Monday, March 18, 2024. The meeting was held in the Boardroom at 801 N. Elm as well as virtually, starting at 6:00 p.m. Galen Zumbach President presided, and the following answered roll call: Galen Zumbach, Don Gee, Sharon Snodgrass, Dr. Brad James and Dr. Amanda Mohr. Administrators present; Deron Stender, Billie Jo Greene, Cassey Tanner, Scott Driskell, and Callie Anderson.
The president asked the members and audience to face the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance.
A representative from the Creston News Advertiser and KSIB was present.
The meeting was broadcast virtually, and recording is available to the public until the next regular school board meeting at the district website.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
There was no public forum participation.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve consent agenda items: Motion carried 5-0.
- Minutes of February 19, 2024 and March 4, 2024
- Financial Reports
- Bills
- Contracts, Resignations, agreements
- Resignations
- Chad Malmanger - HS Industrial Technology Teacher (end of 2023-24 school year)
- Chris Loudon - HS Assistant Wrestling Coach
- Madeline Gude - HS Spanish Teacher and Individual Speech Coach (end of 23-24 school year)
- Allison Iiams - Custodian
- Chad Briley- HS Assistant Football Coach
- Megan Shinn - Paraprofessional (end of 23-24 school year)
- Cindy Smith - Paraprofessional
- Trisha Dickinson - Instructional Coach (end of 23-24 school year)
- Bryce Schafer - MS Success Coordinator (end of 23-24 school year)
- Emma Hanson - Head 8th Grade Volleyball Coach
- Nevada Hoff - Para
- Contracts
- Kieara Clair - Paraprofessional
- Trisha Dickinson - Director of District Services (24-25 school year)
- Bryce Schafer - Alternative School Supervisor (24-25 school year)
- Mahayla Hill - Business Teacher/FBLA Advisor (24-25 school year)
- Abbi Hood - Head 8th Grade Volleyball Coach
- Agreements
- Southwestern Community College Contracts: Automotive Repair Technology and Carpentry; Arts and Sciences; Auto Collision Repair/Refinish and Electrical Technology Career Academy; Nurse Assistant Career Academy; Information Technology Systems Networking Career Academy; Applied Engineering Technology Career Academy; Concurrent Enrollment Program; Emergency Medical Tech Basic; Welding Career Academy; Summer Welding Technology Career Academy, Carpentry & Building Trades and Health Science Career Academy
- Nodaway Valley Girls Soccer Agreement
- Iowa LGPR Natural Gas Program Agreement
- Resignations
- Annual review of Board Policy 505.8
- Superintendent Stender’s participation in the Marine Corps Educator Workshop at Camp Pendleton in San Diego from April 22-26. The Marine Corps covers all associated expenses.
- Donations
- Kathy and Bill Ralston-Speech Team - $300
- Volunteers
- Jennifer Strunk-Activities
Communication and reports
- Student Recognition: Hawkeye 10 All Conference Basketball- Boys 1st Team Cael Turner; 2nd Team Jake Hoyt; Honorable Mention Tony Davidson. Girls Honorable Mention Kadley Bailey. Academic All-State Wrestling Will Boling
- Robotics Demonstration - Mrs. Lumbard and Stephen Sistad demonstrated the robotic bots.
- Early Childhood Principal Anderson’s Report - Curriculum, assessments, Peek at Preschool March 19 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Panther Pride Preschool’s Family night March 28th 5-6pm.
- Elementary Principal Tanner’s Report - Book Blast Fundraiser, Celebrate going to college or trade program, Random acts of kindness day; Professional development update.
- Athletic Director Driskell’s Report - suggested changes for 2024-2025: complimentary senior citizen passes, activity pass increase; Hawkey 10 Fan Policy.
- Business Manager Greene’s Report - 2024-2025 school budget timeline changes.
- Superintendent Stender’s Report - delayed action by the legislature to set SSA, the possible sale of property, discussion of the future location of the central office,
- Board Discussion: Trees have been moved in preparation for the Early Childhood addition.
Gee moved, and Mohr seconded, to approve the design development for the Early Childhood Center presented by DLR Group. Motion carried 5-0.
James moved, and Gee seconded, to approve the fiscal year 2023 district audit. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve the 2024-2025 district health insurance with ISEBA. Motion carried 5-0.
James moved, and Gee seconded, to approve the revised 2023-2024 calendar to not extend student days and waive three contract days for licensed staff, with two licensed staff days being hybrid. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, and James seconded, to approve setting a public hearing for April 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board Room as the date, time, and place for the proposed 2024-2025 school calendar. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, and James the approval of the seconded reading of policy updates in Vol. 32.2. Motion carried 5-0.
Gee moved, and Mohr seconded, to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 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:
- Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. AFSCME negotiations meeting
- Monday, March 25, 2024, 6:00 p.m., First Public Hearing on Certified Budget
- Tuesday, March 28, 2024, 5:30 p.m. CEA negotiations meeting
- Monday, April 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Second Public Hearing on Certified Budget
- Monday, April 15, 2024, following hearing on 2024-25 school calendar and the Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, May 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
- Monday, June 17, 2024, 6:00 p.m., Regular Board Meeting
