CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – July 20, 2026.

The Regular Board Meeting of the Central Springs Community School Board was held on July 20, 2026, in the
Middle School Library in Nora Springs. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board President Jean
Schilling. Board members present included Sean Arthur, Joe Rowe, Ashley Kohler, and Josh Berman.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Grinhaug and Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge. Matthew Gillaspie and
Deb Hamand joined via Google Meet.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the agenda as presented with the
addition of Superintendent Vacation. Motion carried unanimously.

No public comments were heard.

Administrative reports were heard from President Schilling who spoke about the public hearing that will be held
on August 6 at 4:00pm at Manly. She shared about how this is not an increase to the current taxes but the
ability to borrow against the current taxes. Superintendent Grinhaug provided updates on ongoing facilities
projects on both campuses. He also shared guidance regarding current legislative updates and shared with the
board that handbooks will be presented in August.

For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve the Regular Board
meeting minutes from June 15, 2026 and the Special Board meeting minutes from July 17, 2026. Employee
contracts from Jason Hanson; High School Assistant Boys Basketball, Josh Bass; Middle School Athletic
Director Secretary, Courtney Brummett; Administrative Assistant. Employee Contract Adjustments for Clair
Walkner; Nora Springs Campus Daycare Supervisor, Brittany Guthart; Manly Campus Daycare Supervisor,
Jessica Flippo; Nora Springs Campus Custodian. Employee Agreements for Trent Trask; MOU for Strat II.
Open Enrollments of one out and zero in. Motion carried unanimously.

No Old Business was discussed.

New Business Matthew Gillaspie from Piper Sandler went over Information regarding the timeline on issuance
of PPEL Notes and SAVE Bonds at Central Springs.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe 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. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the Policy Update Review June Release for
201, 210.05, 401.01, 409.02, 501.15, 502.03, 503.01, NEW 503.11, NEW 503.11 R1, NEW 503.11 R2, 504.06,
507.02, 507.02 E1, 507.02 E3, 603.01, 603.03, 603.04(Rescind), 603.06, 603.10(Rescind), 604.01, 604.03,
NEW 604.03 R1, 604.05, 605.04, NEW 605.04 E1, 607.01, 713, 804.05, 804.05 E1, 901 Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the Policy Update Review July Release
503.11(Updated). Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to approve the second reading of 705.5(NEW) and
706.4(NEW). Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to approve board policy 504.06. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the shared librarian agreement with St.
Ansgar and Riceville. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to appoint Ahlers & Cooney as our legal counsel. Motion
carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve 1st Security Bank and Trust with a depository
limit of $3,000,000 and lowa School Joint Investment Trust with a depository limit of $8,500,000. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Arthur 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 Rowe to approve the amendment to the agreement with Denovo
which would allow them to be the construction manager for upcoming facilities projects. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the MOU with North Iowa Community Action
Organization. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board continued to talk about the facilities and priorities for upcoming projects.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to approve the May and June financial statements.
Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the board bills presented in the amount of
General - $897,792.82, Management - $399,218.32 SAVE - $133,354.58, PPEL - $1,842.36, Activity -
$18,144.45, Nutrition - $25,938.83. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve Superintendent Grinhaug to carryover 4
unused vacation days from the 2025-26 school as well as a one time increase of 2 vacation days for the
2026-27 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

Suggestions for the August 17, 2026 Board Meeting included Piper Sandler, Handbooks, and Eighth Grade Eligibility.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Berman to adjourn the meeting.

Schilling adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.

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Jean Schilling, Board President                           Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES – August 6, 2026.
The Public Hearing for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High School Library in Manly on
August 6, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Board member Josh Berman. Ashley Kohler was present
in person and the following members joined via google meet, President Jean Schilling, Vice President Sean Arthur, and
Joe Rowe. Also present were Superintendent Wade Grinhaug, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge and Mark Kroemer.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no written or oral comments.
The district is proposing an issuance of approximately $6,500,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services, and Use Tax
Revenue Bonds.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to adjourn the public hearing.
Berman adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.

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

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - August 6, 2026
The Special Meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High School Library in Manly on
August 6, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 4:06 p.m. by Board member Josh Berman. Ashley Kohler was present
in person and the following members joined via google meet, President Jean Schilling, Vice President Sean Arthur, and
Joe Rowe. Also present were Superintendent Wade Grinhaug, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge and Mark Kroemer.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the resolution supporting the proposed issuance of
approximately $6,500,000 school infrastructure sales, services, and use tax revenue bonds. A roll call vote was taken
Schilling Aye, Rowe Aye, Kohler Aye, Arthur Aye, Berman Aye. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to adjourn the special meeting.
Berman adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m.

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

CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - September 9,
2026

The Special Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle School
Library on September 9, 2026. 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, Cole Younger, Mike Pardun from Denovo,
and Mark Kroemer for Atura.

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

No Public Comments were heard.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve the finalized project list for the facilities plan.
Motion carried unanimously.

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

President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.

Our next board meeting will be held on September 21, 2026 in the Middle SchoolLibrary 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 21,
2026. The Regular Board Meeting of the Central Springs Community School Board was held on September
21, 2026, in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Board
President Jean Schilling. Board members present included Sean Arthur, Joe Rowe, and Josh Berman. Ashley
Kohler joined the meeting via google meet.

Also in attendance were Superintendent Wade Grinhaug and Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge. Rob Hoffman,
Brooke Brunsvold, Bill Shafer, and Sheila Mullen were also present. Tresa Dietrich and Sarah Kinne joined via
google meet.

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

Public comment was heard from Bill Shafer regarding an early retirement package.

Administrative Reports were heard from Board President Schilling shared hopes for a successful Homecoming
Week for staff and students. Elementary Principal Brunsvold shared updates on fall testing, the Worth County
Farm Bureau Ag Fair, upcoming Homecoming activities, implementation of the new Amplify literacy curriculum,
and elementary behavior/removal procedures. Upcoming events include the Healthiest State Walk in October,
Fire Safety Week during the second week of October, and Red Ribbon Week October 23–31. Middle School
Principal Hoffman shared updates on student assessments and interventions, academic supports, fall sports
participation, Oversight Review Committee procedures, and staff professional development plans. Upcoming
events include the 4th Grade Farm Safety event on September 22, Homecoming Assembly and Parade on
September 25, 5th Grade Wellness Day on October 1, and the Healthy State Walk/PTO Fun Run on October 7.
High School Principal Estes shared updates on the Iowa Civics Exam, professional development,
extracurricular activities, fall sports, and upcoming events. Superintendent Grinhaug shared updates on
facilities projects, legislative changes, enrollment count dates, PPEL financing, assessment changes, and
upcoming drainage project discussions. He also provided updates on legislative priorities, community outreach,
and facilities planning.

For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the Regular Board
meeting minutes from August 17, 2026, the Special Board meeting minutes from September 9, 2026.
Employee contracts from Josh Berman - MS Boys Basketball; Dakkota Engel - Nora Springs Night Custodian;
Michael Espinosa - District Custodian; Kizzy Jansen - Assistant VB Split Contract; Merial Johnson - Assistant
VB Split Contract; Paige Echelberger - Paraprofessional Employee Contract Adjustments for Stephanie Miller -
7.25 to 7.50; Maranda Eckert - 7.25 to 7.50; Jessica Flippo - Head Custodian (Nora Springs) Employee
Resignations from Rod Tyler, District night custodian Employee Agreements Paige Echelberger - MOU
Adjustment Fundraising was approved for NS-RF PTO x 2; High School Girls Track; Cross Country and FFA.
A roll call vote was taken Rowe-Aye, Schilling-Aye, Kohler-Aye, Arthur-Aye, Berman-Abstained. Motion
Carried.

No Old Business was discussed.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve the Standard Policy Review of 103, 103R1,
104, 104R1, 104E1, 104E2, 104E3, 105, 106. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to approve the English Language Learner Plan for
school year 2026-27. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the Municipal Advisory Service Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve the Dissemination Agent Service with Piper
Sandler. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Rowe and Arthur to approve a one hour early release on October 15, 2026 for the Top of
Iowa Conference Cross Country Meet. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to request allowable growth to cover the costs of the
Special Education Deficit from the 2025-2026 school year in the amount of $428,722.77. A roll call vote was
held Schilling-Aye, Rowe-Aye, Berman-Aye, Kohler-Aye, and Arthur-Aye. Motion Carried.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the resolution to transfer expenditures from the
Activity Fund to the General Fund for School Year 2025-2026 to help cover cost for safety equipment in the
amount of $15,871.75 as allowed under section 280.13, Code of Iowa. A roll call vote was held Schilling-Aye,
Rowe-Aye, Berman-Aye, Kohler-Aye, and Arthur-Aye. Motion Carried.

The Board reviewed a list of expenditures transferred to the General Fund to comply with the State’s 35% UAB
cap.

The Board discussed the ongoing facilities planning and projects.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the TLC list of teachers for payment in
December and June. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve the July financial statements. Motion carried
unanimously.

Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the board bills presented in the amount of
General - $149,244.89, Management - $53,556 SAVE - $43,800.55, PPEL - $17,900.71, Activity - $8,101.05,
Nutrition - $11,301.23. A roll call vote was taken Rowe-Aye, Schilling-Aye, Kohler-Aye, Arthur-Aye,
Berman-Abstained. Motion Carried.

Suggestions for the October 19, 2026 Board Meeting included CAR Report, Drainage Plans, Early Retirement
Evaluation.

Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to adjourn the meeting.
Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.

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