Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - July 21, 2025
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
Middle School Library at Nora Springs on July 21, 2025. The meeting was called to order at
6:00 p.m. by President Jean Schilling. Other Board members present were Sean Arthur, Ashley
Kohler, Joe Rowe, and Josh Berman. Also present were Superintendent Wade Grinhaug, Board
Secretary Jackie Dalluge,and Bill Shafer.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
No public comments were heard.
Administrative Reports were heard from President Schilling who on behalf of the board
welcomed Wade and his family into the district as well as our shared SBO Lacey Pueggel who
will be in district on Thursdays. Schilling also wanted to thank the Sabin brothers for their
dedication to the community and future partnerships that the museum and NIACC will bring with
career and tech education and is excited to continue that conversation moving forward.
Superintendent Grinhaug started off by congratulating Belinda “Punky” Nelson on her induction
into the IGCA Softball Coaches Hall of Fame and for all her accomplishments. He also wanted
to recognize the baseball and softball athletics on their good seasons, and was glad he was
able to watch numerous games. Grinhaug also talked about the frozen Title funds and the plan
moving forward and how he is meeting with the maintenance and grounds staff to get a list of
concerns to prioritize projects once we start receiving PPEL Funds.
For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the
minutes from the Regular Board meeting on June 16, 2025 and Work Session on July 7, 2025.
Employee Contracts for Taylor Hedegard, Preschool Teacher; Brad Dietrich, Bus Driver; Shirley
Brinkman, Daycare/Preschool Para; Ericka Nordman, District Administrative Assistant.
Employee Contract Adjustments for Joseph Heck, Custodian. Employee Resignations from
Shanna Stoltenberg, Administrative Secretary and Brian Fessler, Head Softball. Employee
agreements for Jessica Flippo, Custodian and Katelyn Scholbrock, Custodian. Motion carried
unanimously.
No old business was discussed.
In New Business a motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to approve the
annual policy review of: 103, 103R1, 505.8, 505.8R1, 506.1, 506.1E1, 506.1E2. 506.1E3,
506.1E4, 506.1E5, 506.1E6, 506.1E7, 506.1E8, 506.1R1, 506.2, 506.2E1, 506.2R1, 506.4 and
policy primer review of 104, 104E1, 104E1, 104E2, 104E3, 211, 402.2, 402.3, 405.2, 411.2,
501.3, 501.9, 501.9R1, 503.10, 505.5, 507.1, 603.1, 603.5. With the language in 411.2 giving
the superintendent the authority to hire and sign support personnel employment contracts,
without board approval. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve Nora Springs/Rockford Register
and the Manly Junction Signal as our official publication newspapers. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to appoint Ahlers & Cooney as our legal
counsel. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve 1st Security Bank and Trust with
a depository limit of $1,500,000 and lowa School Joint Investment Trust with a depository limit of
$8,500,000. Motion carried unanimously.
The 2025-26 Legislative priorities were reviewed. After discussion motion was made by Kohler,
seconded by Berman to approve the following as our top priorities Early Childhood, Dropout / At
Risk , School Funding, and School Choice. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the Service Agreement with
Central Rivers AEA for 2025-2026 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial statements were presented. Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler.
Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $868,676.67, MANAGEMENT -
$577,113.45 SAVE- $72,307.39, PPEL - $14,589.01, Activity - $20,901.71, Nutrition -
$19,404.61. Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe. Roll Call Vote Kohler - Aye,
Schilling - Aye, Rowe - Aye, Arthur - Aye. Berman Abstained.
Suggestions for August 18, 2025 Board Meeting - ISL and Cell Phone Policy.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held on August 18, 2025 in the High School Library in Manly
beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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Jean Schilling, Board President                        Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - August 18, 2025

The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
High School Library at Manly on August 18, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
by President Jean Schilling. Other Board members present were Sean Arthur, Ashley Kohler,
Joe Rowe, and Josh Berman. Also present were Superintendent Wade Grinhaug, Board
Secretary Jackie Dalluge, Ken Estes, Rob Hoffman and Meghan May. Bill Shafer joined via
google meet.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to approve the agenda with the additional
items of the Head Start Food Service Agreement, NIACC Agreement Addendum, and the
Partnership Agreement with Buena Vista Motion. Motion carried unanimously.

No public comments were heard.

Administrative Reports were heard from President Schilling who on behalf of the board
welcomed back all staff for the 2025-2026 school year. Superintendent Grinhaug gave a recap
on summer projects that have been happening at both campuses. He shared that the Nora
Springs roof project has been completed and the Manly roof will be completed when the ground
firms up to avoid tearing up the grass. Hofmann gave a kudos to the custodial staff and stated
the building looks great. He also shared about the redesign on the Nora Springs Library and
how it will be a great space for collaboration. Ken Estes talked about Willow Sweeney from Top
20 Training being in the district on August 22 and the message that she brings. Estes also
touched on how the cell phone policy will be put in effect in the high school.

For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the
minutes from the Regular Board meeting on July 21, 2025. Employee Contracts for Ashley
Peterson, Special Education Para, Jaycee Fielder, District Administrative Assistant, Kizzy
Jansen, Assistant HS Volleyball Coach, Maggie Pruin, Assistant HS Volleyball Coach, Nicci
McDonough, Middle School Volleyball, Angela Swanson, Middle School Volleyball, and Larry
Grein, Middle School Industrial Tech. Employee Resignations from Ericka Nordman, District
Administrative Assistant, and Laney Flippo, High School Daycare Helper. Motion carried
unanimously.

No old business was discussed.

In New Business a motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to approve the
Standard Policy Review for policies 606.1, 606.2, 606.3, 606.4, 606.5, 606.6, 607.1, 607.2,
607.2R1 and the second reading of policy 503.10. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the Emergency Operations
Plan. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to approve the Elementary, Middle School,
and High School Handbooks. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve board policy 503.9 regarding
student use of personal electronic devices. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the Memorandum of
understanding with the Central Springs Education Associations. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to appoint Brooke Brunsvold, Rob
Hoffman, Ken Estes, and the AEA list of individuals as Level I investigators, and to appoint
Aaron Pals and the AEA list of individuals as Level II investigators . Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to approve the Head Start Food Service
Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the addendum to the
agreement with NIACC to add class MGT-101. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve the three year agreement with
Buena Vista University for field experience and student teaching. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial statements were presented. Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler.
Motion carried unanimously.

Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $861,982.05, MANAGEMENT -
$546,711.45 SAVE- $239,533.96,, PPEL - $1,381.67, Activity - $6,812.55, Nutrition -
$15,376.99. Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe. Roll Call Vote Schilling - Aye,
Rowe - Aye, Arthur - Aye. Berman and Kohler Abstained.

Suggestions for September 15, 2025 Board Meeting - Enrollment Numbers & Cell Phone Policy
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.

President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.

Our next board meeting will be held on September 15, 2025 in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs beginning at 6:00 p.m.

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Jean Schilling, Board President                          Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary