CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - June 16, 2025
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High
School Library at Manly on June 16, 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 Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge, and
Incoming Superintendent Wade Grinhaug. Bill Shafer and Barb Shafer joined via Google Meet.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
No public comments were heard.
Administrative Reports were heard from President Schilling who shared that the board will have the
opportunity to tour the new Railroad Museum on July 7, 2025. The board expressed a sincere thanks to
Darwin Lehmann for his 5 years of leadership and guidance at Central Springs. The board also voiced
their appreciation for Sara Meinders and her knowledge and support that she has brought to the district.
The board then welcomed Incoming Superintendent Wade Grinhaug to the district and encourages
community members to reach out to Wade and his family to make those important community
connections. Superintendent Lehmann shared the updated facilities report, class size information for the
2025-26 school year, and open enrollment numbers. Lehmann also thanked the board for the
opportunity to serve as the Superintendent for the last 5 years.
For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to approve the minutes
from the Regular Board meeting on May 19, 2025. Employee Contracts for Justin Heimer, Bigger Faster
Stronger Coach; Shanna Stoltenberg, Administrative Secretary; Cole Younger, MS Vocal Music
Supplemental (Overview of MS/HS Vocal); Allison Day, HS Vocal Music Supplemental. Employee
Contract Adjustments for Allison Day, 1.0 FTE Teacher to 1.25 FTE Teacher; Cole Younger, 1.0 FTE
Teacher to 1.125 FTE Teacher; Brittany Guthart, Added hourly incentive of $1.00 per hour for Daycare
Opener. Employee Resignations from Brian Fessler, Bigger Faster Stronger Coach.Motion carried
unanimously.
Old Business nothing was heard.
In New Business a motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the standard
policy review of: Standard Policy Review: 605.4, 605.5, 605.6, 605.6R1, 605.6E1, 605.7, 605.7R1,
605.8R1 and Wellness Policy Review: Policy 507.9R1. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the following 2025-26 Contracted
Positions with Central Rivers AEA EL Instructional Services, Special Education Director, and
Curriculum Coordinator. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to approve the Contract for Transfer of State
Funding with Central Rivers AEA. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Berman to approve the AEA Inter-District
Transportation Permissions. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the 2025-2056 Contract for
Education Services with NIACC. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded Arthur to approve the Specialty Underwriters
Equipment Breakdown Insurance. Motion carried with the vote of 4 - Aye & 1 - Nay.
A motion was made by Rowe and seconded Kohler to approve the Storm Protection Fund. Motion
carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the financial statements as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $450,205.47, Management - $509.00, SAVE -
$61,394.88, PPEL - $10,713.64, Activity - $17,394.47, Nutrition - $20,392.76. Motion was made by
Kohler and seconded by Berman. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for July 21, 2025 Board Meeting - Superintendent Update
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Berman to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held on July 21, 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
