Board Minutes - 2025.10.20

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - October 20, 2025
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
High School Library on October 20, 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 High School Principal Ken Estes. Barb Shafer and 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 shared that the Nora Springs
Public Library will be hosting a meet-and-greet event for the Board Candidates on Monday,
October 27, at 6 p.m. She also reported attending the RSAI conference with Superintendent
Grinhaug, where they discussed Operational Sharing and the impacts on rural schools.
Additionally, Schilling mentioned having a conversation with Murray at Trustpoint regarding the
recent audit. She emphasized the importance of continuing to follow best practices when using
the credit card, submitting mileage for reimbursement, and presenting fundraising requests to
the board.Principal Brunsvold shared that they have completed FAST testing, and plans are
being made to help students who need extra support in reading and math. Teachers are
continuing their LETRS training to strengthen reading instruction, and the school is reviewing
new literacy materials. Parent-teacher conferences at the end of October will give families
updates on their child’s progress. Principal Hoffman shared that they continue to focus on
student wellbeing through the Character Strong program and new Restorative Reflection Plans
that help students learn from mistakes. Teachers are supporting students who need extra help
in math and reading, and the school is also improving emergency response systems and safety
training. Upcoming events include parent-teacher conferences, the Veterans Day Assembly, and
the start of winter sports. Principal Estes shared that they continue to focus on preparing
students for future success through academic counseling, career exploration events, and
college readiness testing. Teachers are working in teams to analyze student data and set
achievement goals in math, literacy, and science for the 2025–2026 school year. The fall season
has also been full of extracurricular success, with strong participation in band, choir, FFA,
athletics, and student leadership activities. Superintendent Grinhaug updated the board on
equipment insurance claims, transportation inspections, and recent facility improvements,
including new restroom partitions.Grinhaug also mentioned that the Certified Annual Report and
Audit will be talked about at the November Board Meeting.

For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the
minutes from the Regular Board meeting on September 15, 2025 and the Work Session on
October 1, 2025. Employee Contracts for Autumn Umbarger, Volunteer Cheer Coach. Employee
Resignations from Kristen Bucci; Part-Time Paraprofessional. Open Enrollment requests were
reviewed with two incoming students and six outgoing students. Motion carried unanimously.

No old business was discussed.

In New Business a motion was made by Rowe to approve the Standard Policy Review for
policies 704.1, 704.2, 704.2R1, 704.3, 704.4, 704.5, 704.6, 704.6R1. Policy Primer Review for
policies 208, 208.R1 (New-First Reading), 208.E1(rescind), 401.1, 502.7, 507.5, 708, 710.1E1,
507.2, 607.2, 802.2, 804.5. In Policy 208.R1 Rowe motioned an amendment to add the
statement “Board will review annually or as needed” this was seconded by Arthur. Berman
motioned to add the language “A committee member may be considered for removal from a
committee should the committee member fail to attend 3 meetings in a year” it was seconded by
Arthur. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the first reading of Policy
102.E1 and Policy 102.E2 which adds language and address to previous Board Policy. Motion
carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to approve the Lau Plan 2025-26 - This
is our English Language Learner Plan. Motion carried unanimously.

Board Members reviewed the negative Special Education Balance for the FY25 School Year.
Motion was made by Rowe seconded by Kohler to approve the District requesting spending
authority from the SBRC in the amount of $652,649.05. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve continuing to participate in the
Instructional Support Program. A public hearing for this will be held on November 17, 2025 at
6pm in the Nora Springs Library. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to approve the Softball Team’s fundraising
request for the Elma Food Locker. Motion carried unanimously.

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

Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $158,361.58, MANAGEMENT -
$4,354.00 SAVE- $98,399.27, PPEL - $6,113.15, Activity - $15,561.57, Nutrition - $42,257.48.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve all bills besides North Iowa
Electric and mileage submitted by Jodi Kelley. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by
Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the bills for North Iowa Electric. A Roll Call vote was
held Schilling - Aye, Kohler - Aye, Rowe - Aye, Arthur - Aye, Berman Abstained. Motion was
made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve mileage submitted by Jodi Kelley. Motion
carried unanimously.

Suggestions for November 17, 2025 Board Meeting - Public Hearing for ISL, Facility Work
Session following the meeting, CAR, and Audit Report.

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

President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.

Our next board meeting will be held on November 17, 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