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.

_________________________________       ______________________________
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.

_________________________________         ______________________________
Jean Schilling, Board President                          Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES -
September 15, 2025

The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
Middle School Library on September 15, 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, Brooke Brunsvold, Barb Shafer, and Josh Bass. Deb
Hamand joined via google meet.

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

Administrative Reports were heard from President Schilling who talked about the spectator gym
and the maintenance cost and upkeep and exploring other uses for that space. She also
mentioned about the school board workshop on Oct 1 from 5 - 7pm in Manly where the board
will talk about the goals they have. Principal Brunsvold shared with the board about the 3rd
Grades from both campuses going to the Worth County Fairgrounds for Farm Ag Days. She
also shared about all the festivities that are happening at the school this week with it being
Homecoming. Principal Hoffman shared with the board about the FAST testing that is currently
underway as well at the Homework Assistant Program that the school offers after school. He
also talked about the fall sports that are in full swing. Principal Estes shared about the new cell
phone policy and how they are handing that change in the high school. He also talked about the
fall sports numbers and that they are off to a good start. Superintendent Grinhaug shared about
different projects happening around the district and that there will be multiple trees removed this
weekend at the Manly Campus. He talked about different strategies the district is looking into for
finding candidates for our open positions.

For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the
minutes from the Regular Board meeting on August 18, 2025. Employee Contracts for Cassie
Hungerford; Part-Time Special Education Para (Manly), Joshua Sturges; JH Football, Kristen
Bucci; Part-Time Special Education Para (Nora Springs), Crystal Brower; K-3 Special Education
Para, Jason Johnson; Volunteer Volleyball Coach. Employee Contract Adjustments for Eythan
Blair; Assistant Football (.5 contract to full contract), Anna Dotzler; Paraprofessional (7.25 to 7.5
incorrect on contract issued in April), Becky Miller - Lane Change BA to MA, Jessica Smith -
Lane Change MA to MA+30, Sally Paulson - Para Certification adjustment. Employee
Resignations from Elizabeth Lambert; Paraeducator, Marty Coleman; JH Football, Paige
Echelberger; Paraeducator, Lynx Gregoire; Assistant Football (.5). Open Enrollment requests
were reviewed with zero incoming students and eight outgoing students. Motion carried
unanimously.

No old business was discussed.

In New Business a motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to approve the
Standard Policy Review for policies 700, 701.1, 701.2, 701.3, 701.4, 701.5, 701.5R1, 702,
703.1. Motion carried unanimously.

The School Improvement Need Assessment Survey was discussed and the board will use that
as a guide for the communication committee going forward.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the 2025 -2026 Teacher and
Support Staff Handbooks. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler seconded by Rowe to approve the second reading of Board Policy
503.9 - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve the 2025-26 Preschool
Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.

The board reviewed photos of the Nora Springs sidewalk that needs to be repaired between the
building and athletic fields and discussed the next step.

The board discussed options for a work session to collaborate on the facility and PPEL projects
to get a timeline in place to move forward on.

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 - $107,243.16, MANAGEMENT -
$30,446.00 SAVE- $214,944.96, PPEL - $942.00, Activity - $7,817.82, Nutrition - $15,973.70.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler. Motion carried unanimously.

Suggestions for October 20, 2025 Board Meeting - Enrollment Numbers. CAR recap, Audit
Findings, Spectator Gym discussion

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.

President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.

Our next board meeting will be held on October 20, 2025 in the High School Library in Manly
beginning at 6:00 p.m.

_________________________________          ______________________________
Jean Schilling, Board President                          Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES - October 1, 2025

The Special Board Meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
High School Library in Manly on October 1, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
by President Jean Schilling. Other Board Members present were Ashley Kohler, Josh Berman,
Sean Arthur and Joe Rowe. Also present was Superintendent Wade Grinhaug.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve Ashley Kohler as pro tem
secretary.

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

Iowa Associations of School Board representatives, Tammi Drawbaugh and Katherine Sloan,
presented to the board and facilitated discussions on district communication and district-wide
improvement efforts.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Berman to adjourn the Special Board Meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.

President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.

Our next Board Meeting will be held on October 20, 2025 in the Manly High School Library beginning at 6:00 p.m.