Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – November 21, 2022
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs on November 21, 2022. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Vice-President Lori Ginapp. Other Board members present were Joe Rowe and Dave Luett attended via Google Meet. Ashley Kohler and Jean Schilling were absent. Also present were Superintendent Lehmann, Nancy Lund, Ken Estes, Rob Hoffman, Bill Carlson, and Bill Shafer.
Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Luett to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. There were no Public Comments.
Ashley Kohler arrived at 5:34 p.m.
Administrative reports were heard from Principal Carlson who said the elementary conferences were well attended, explained about the Positive Post Cards they are doing to give prizes to random students each month which may include lunch with the principal or planning a menu for a day, and the first day of Turkey Bowling went well with good coverage from the Globe Gazette on the activity, Principal Hoffman shared that Intermediate and Middle School conferences were also well attended, 88 seniors were served at the Senior Citizen Dinner, and a joint Veterans Day Assembly was held with the High School in Manly, mini-course day is set for Wednesday, Principal Estes reported that the girls wrestling team had their first tournament the past weekend and they did well, there is an interest in developing E-Sports, 2nd quarter mid term is already here, and the staff is continuing to work on the professional development/PLC.
Jean Schilling joined the meeting at 5:40 pm on her cell phone but was not able to participate due to technical issues.
Superintendent Lehmann started by expressing the Board’s condolences to Principal Hoffman on the recent loss of his father, he shared a thank you card that was written by the cross country team thanking the Board for their support on their Colorado trip, there is an HVAC meeting planned for next week, the IASB conference was good, and now is the time to contact your legislative representatives concerning the upcoming topics including the vouchers.
For the Consent Agenda motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve the minutes from the October 17th board meeting, to approve contracts for Natalie Leewright as a Manly Cook, Eric Otteson as a Manly Custodian and Bus Driver, Trenton Wertjes as a MS Girls Basketball Coach, Adam Wymore as a MS Boys Basketball Coach, Jessica Flippo as a Bus Driver, Margaret Hutchens as Speech Coach, Nicci McDonough as Assistant Speech Coach, Andrea Holt as Nora Daycare/Para, contract adjustment for Bill Shafer as single JH Wrestling Coach, resignations from Dakota Wyborny for MS Volleyball and Track for the 2023-24 school year, Oretta Waters as Manly Cook, Emily Ford as Nora Springs Daycare Para, Ashley Schmidt as Nora Springs Para, Lance Jost as Nora Springs Bus/Van Driver, and to acknowledge the $200 donation from the Rock Sirius Lodge given to the Nora Springs 2nd grade classrooms. Motion carried unanimously.
There wasn’t any Old Business.
In New Business motion was made by Luett to approve the standard review of Board Policies 403.1, 403.2, 403.3, 403.3R1, 403.3E1, 403.4, the IASB September Quarterly Update for 401.14, 402.2, 408.1, 601.2, 602.1, 602.2, 602.3,605.1, 605.1R1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1 (COMPLETE REWRITE), 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4 (NEW), 605.4, 605.5,802.4, and revision to Wellness Policy 507.9. There was discussion concerning the IASB updated policies and questions concerning incomplete information in several. After discussion motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Kohler to approve the Board Policies 403.1, 403.2, 403.3, 403.3R1, 403.3E1, 403.4 and the Wellness Policy 507.9, and to table the remaining policies until the December meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Kohler to approve the following motion:
The district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the SBRC for a modified supplemental amount of $48,184.50 for the costs to provide instructional services. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve the following motion:
The district’s administration is authorized to submit a request to the SBRC for a modified supplemental amount of $198,742.50 for open enrolled students who were not included in the district’s previous year certified enrollment count. Motion carried unanimously.
After discussion motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Luett to approve a Board Resolution that grants the superintendent authority to purchase a vehicle up to $65,000 for the district’s transportation fleet during this school year. Roll call vote: Kohler – aye, Rowe – nay, Luett – aye, Ginapp – aye, Schilling abstained. Motion carried.
Financial statements were presented. Secretary Mellmann wanted to thank Paula for all the work she did on our Certified Enrollment, fall BEDS report, and open enrollment requests, a final FY22 Budget Performance Update report was shared, and finances are as expected. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve the financial reports as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amounts of: General - $77,864.81, Management - $1,400.00, SAVE - $156,096.14, PPEL - $11,986.14, Activity - $24,674.24, and Nutrition - $34,224.01. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for the December 19, 2022 board meeting include a presentation by the FFA, review of board policies, and mention was made that the high school musical was a wonderful presentation.
Jean Schilling arrived in person as Vice-President Ginapp adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m. The Board went into an exempt session to set up strategy for the negotiation process with the Central Springs Education Association according to Iowa Code 20.17(3).
Our next regular school board meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. in the High School library. Respectfully Submitted,
_________________________________ ______________________________ Lori Ginapp, Board Vice-President Gwen Mellmann, Board Secretary
