Board Minutes - 2024.09.16

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - September 16, 2024 

The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs on September 16, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.. by President Jean Schilling. Other Board members present were Ashley Kohler, Josh Berman, Joe Rowe, and Sean Arthur. Also present were Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Interim Board Secretary Steven Rollefson, Elementary Principal Brooke Brunsvold, Middle School Principal Rob Hoffman. 

Motion was made by Ashley Kohler and seconded by Joe Rowe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 

Public comments. Ashley Kohler stated that a concerned parent had contacted her about a current bus stop and bus stop violations. 

Administrative reports - Brooke Brunsvold Elementary Principal reported that over 75% have finished with fall Literacy and Math testing and are working on new requirements of Individualized Reading plans for students who do not reach proficiency in two consecutive testing windows. On September 6th Worth County Farm Bureau hosted their annual Ag Fair/Farm Safety for third graders both Central Springs Manly and Nora Springs students were in attendance. A Homecoming Assembly for the elementary students attended by both campuses came together in the small gym at Manly. All participated in a fun football relay. Upcoming events: October 2 - Healthiest State Walk, Fire Safety Week and Red Ribbon Week. Current Enrollment - Manly Preschool + 6, K-3 + 2, Nora Springs Preschool + 2, K-3 - 7. 

Administrative reports - Rob Hoffman Middle School Principal reported that homeroom teachers continue creating Independent Professional Development Plans that focus on 3-4 students in their homerooms who can benefit from additional support. Homework Assistance continues to be offered each day of the week. Homeroom Teachers are sharing missing homework lists with students every Monday and help them plan for completion. Study halls are provided two times a week. RTI (Response to Intervention is offered daily. Fall Sports 64% of 7th and 8th graders are participating in fall athletics with 39 girls for volleyball and 21 boys in football and two cross country runners. Heat mitigation measures from the IHSAA and IGHSAU that have been discussed. 

Consent Agenda motion was made by Joe Rowe, seconded by Ashley Kohler to approve the minutes from the August 19, 2024 regular board meeting. Also approved were employee contracts for Shelly Sharp, Paraeducator and Melinda Wilson, Elementary Secretary. The board also approved the employee resignations from Brenda Trask, Paraeducatorute and Amanda Stauffacher, Paraeducator. The Board also approved the Volunteer Coaches - Emily Heagel Volleyball and Merile Johnson Volleyball. Motion carried unanimously. 

In Old Business the discussion of the VPPEL contunited.

In New Business a motion was made by Josh Berman and seconded by Ashley Kohler to approve the standard review of Board Policies 506.2, 506.2 R1, 506.2E1, 506.3, 506.4, and the second review of Board Policy 501.9R and the deletion of Board Policy 403.1 Motion carried unanimously. 

The Board reviewed the Standing Committee Assignments for the 2024-2025 school year. 

Motion was made by Ashley Kohler and seconded by Sean Arthur to approve the appointment of Steven Rollefson as the Board Secretary and Business Manager during Jackie Dalluge’s leave. Motion carried unanimously. 

Motion was made by Joe Rowe and seconded by Josh Berman to approve the Procedures for Support Staff, Teacher Handbook and Daycare Handbook. Motion carried unanimously. 

Board members reviewed the negative Special Education Balance for the past fiscal year. After discussion Joe Rowe made a motion to approve the District requesting spending authority from the SBRC in the amount of $552,242.32. Sean Arthur seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 

Financial statements were presented. Tabled. 

Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $324,696.87, Management - $37,980.50, SAVE - $40,213.45, PPEL - $1,106.43, Expendable Trust, $500.00, Activity - $25,266.65, & Nutrition - $26,001.06. Motion was made by Sean Arthur and seconded by Ashley Kohler. Ayes: Ashley Kohler, Sean Arther, and Joe Rowe. Josh Berman and Jean Schilling abstained. 

Suggestions for the October 2, 2024 Board Meeting include: Project Request from Administration/Department Heads, Equipment Breakdown Report, Facilities Access, HS Athletic Competition at Nora Springs, Middle School Split Seasons, Youth and Club Sports/Use of School Facilities. 

Motion was made by Ashley Kohler and seconded by Sean Arthur to adjourn the meeting. President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. 

Our next board meeting will be held on October 21, 2024 in the High School Library in Manly beginning at 6:00 p.m.