Board Minutes - 2025.11.17

Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - November 17, 2025

The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
Middle School Library on November 17, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 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 Middle School Principal Rob Hoffman. William Shafer, Lori Jost, and Kizzy
Jansen were also present. SBO Lacey Pueggel joined via google meet.

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 shared that board members will
be going down to the Board Convention this week. Schilling also talked about the Open
Meetings training that all board members should partake in. Superintendent Grinhaug reported
that the district honored veterans with a successful Veterans Day Assembly and recognized
continued student achievements in athletics, FFA, and the arts. Leadership remains focused on
strengthening community relationships, advocating for legislative priorities, and advancing
long-term facilities and operational planning. He also mentioned how the district is also working
to improve efficiency, evaluate internal systems, and develop partnerships that support future
growth and long-term stability. Mrs. Brunsvold reports strong fall conference participation at 94%
and highlights recent professional development focused on LETRS literacy training,
high-leverage instructional practices, and CPR/First Aid. The PreK–12 canned food drive is
underway, preparations are being made for the Panther Pride Assembly, and the elementary is
exploring expanded use of Promethean interactive boards. Mr. Hoffman reports a 72%
attendance rate at grades 6–8 fall conferences and continued work on professional
development goals, with data showing reductions in office referrals and lunch detentions
compared to last year. The middle school hosted events including the Senior Citizen Dinner and
the combined 6–12 Veterans Day Assembly, and fall activities concluded with seasons in
volleyball, cross country, and football that emphasized student growth and skill development. Mr.
Estes reports the highest fall parent-teacher conference participation in years and highlights
multiple academic enrichment opportunities, including student involvement in the STEAM
Summit in Rochester and the Girls Go Further STEM Conference at Iowa State University. High
school staff engaged in professional development centered on data-driven student growth and
shared action planning, while Student Council, FFA, Speech, National Honor Society, Band,
Choir, and Archery programs remain active and thriving. Winter sports have launched with
strong participation numbers, and competition cheer earned a 4th-place state finish, alongside
numerous postseason honors recognizing football, volleyball, and cross-country athletes.

For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the
minutes from the Regular Board meeting on October 20, 2025 and Special Board Meeting on
November 4, 2025. Employee Contracts for Cassie Rowell, Prom Advisor; Dalcy Lorentzen, MS
Girls Basketball; Jason Crum, MS Girls Basketball - Pending Authorization; Trevor Luther, MS
Boys Basketball x2 - Pending Authorization; Megan Lafler, Preschool Para (Manly); April
Guffey, Preschool Para (Nora Springs). Employee Contract Adjustments for Marcia Christensen,
Increase contract from 6.5 to 7.5; LuAnn Pommrehn, Increase contract from 3hrs (2:30-5:30) to
6hrs. Employee Resignations from Lynne Vonderohe, Preschool Para - Manly; Nicci
McDonough, MS Volleyball Coach; Maggie Pruin, Assistant Volleyball Coach. Open Enrollment
requests were reviewed with seven incoming students and three outgoing students. Donations
received from WCDA in the amount of $4,603.95 for a Mini Split and in the amount of $15,976
for 3 year old Preschool. Motion carried unanimously.

In Old Business a motion was made by Berman and seconded Rowe to approve the Resolution
to continue participation in the Instructional Support Levy. Motion carried unanimously.

In New Business a motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to approve the
Standard Policy Review for policies 705.1, 705.1R1, 705.1R2, 705.2, 705.3, 705.4, 705.4R1
add “with the exception of the support staff as defined in the employee handbook”, 706.1, 706.2,
706.3, 706.3R1, 706.3R2. The second reading was had on policies 208.R1, 102.E1, and
102.E2. Motion carried unanimously.

The Financial Health Report was presented by Lacey Pueggel.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve the District Financial Goals of
advocating for better Dropout Prevention Funding, Facilities Planning, Improving Solvency
Ratio. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the increase of the depository
limit at 1st Security Bank and Trust to $3,000,000. Motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Grinhaug will be sending out RFP to purchase a new school bus, these will be
at the December meeting.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the purchase of a Transit Van
not to exceed $65,000. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to approve the Facilities and
Transportation Committee members which include Joe Rowe and Josh Berman. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to approve the NIACC Addendum to add
ART-187 Creative Photography and SOC-115 Social Problems. 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 - $87,971.32, MANAGEMENT - $0.00
SAVE- $12,870.72, PPEL - $2,183.07, Activity - $10,928.95, Nutrition - $7,788.36. Motion was
made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.

Suggestions for December 15, 2025 Board Meeting - School Bus Information, Ballot Results
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.

President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m.

Our next board meeting will be held on December 15, 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