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.

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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.

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Jean Schilling, Board President                     Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary