CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – August 17,
2026. The Regular Board Meeting of the Central Springs Community School Board was held on August 17,
2026, in the High School Library in Manly. 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.
Also in attendance were Superintendent Grinhaug and Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge. Paige Barker, Cole
Younger, Kristen Barker, and Bryce Barker were also present. Austin Pehl and Mark Kroemer from Atura joined
at 6:30pm to 7:00pm to present and Cassie Larson, Kevin Diggins, and Andy Meyer from Bergland + Cram
joined from 7:00pm to 7:30pm to present to the board.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the agenda as presented with the
addition of Fundraising Items. Motion carried unanimously.
No public comments were heard.
Administrative reports were heard from Board President Schilling highlighted on the positive start to the school
year, noting that the all staff breakfast and welcome back meeting created a strong sense of community as
employees returned and prepared for the year ahead.Superintendent Grinhaug shared updates on facility
improvements, new legislative requirements, and the start of the school year. Including repairs at the Nora
Springs campus, planned upgrades at the athletic facilities, and professional development completed by staff.
He also outlined goals to strengthen community relationships and continue moving the district’s long-term
facilities plan forward. Middle School Principal Rob Hoffman reported that staff responded positively to the
schedule for professional development which was different in years past, which allowed additional time for
lunch, travel, collaboration, and classroom preparation at the Nora Springs Campus. He recognized the
summer staff for their work cleaning and refreshing the Nora Springs campus and highlighted the gym
improvement projects, including fresh paint and an upgraded sound system. Hoffman also discussed the return
of the Presidential Fitness Test and updates to the district’s food allergy practices.
Atura presented its firm’s qualifications and services to the Board at 6:30 p.m., followed by Bergland + Cram at
7:00 p.m. Both firms were considered as potential architectural partners for the District.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to recess the meeting for a brief break at 7:37 p.m.
Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Berman to reconvene the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to select Atura as Central Springs’ architectural partner,
with services and project scope to be determined and approved separately. The Board will hold a special
meeting prior to the September regular meeting to finalize and approve the agreement with Atura. Motion
carried unanimously.
For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the Regular Board
meeting minutes from July 20, 2026, the Special Board meeting minutes from August 6, 2026, and the Public
Hearing minutes from August 6, 2026. Employee contracts from Zach Ryg, Middle School Wrestling; Cindy
Pokorney, Dishwasher/Kitchen Help - Nora Springs; Stephanie Wise, HS Paraeducator; Logan Benson, K-8
Special Education Teacher & MS Girls Basketball Coach; Kelli Mitchell, MS Volleyball; Rebecca Miller, MS
Volleyball; Paige Barker, Cheerleading; Rod Tyler, District Night Custodian. Employee Contract Adjustments for
Morgan Willmann, Cheerleading; April Guffy - Paraprofessional. Employee Agreements for Kelli Mitchell, MOU
Coaching Endorsement; Logan Benson, MOU STRAT I and STRAT II ID.Employee Resignations from Megan
Schwarck, Paraprofessional; Tyler Johnson, Head Custodian - Nora Springs. Open Enrollments of seven out and zero in. Fundraising was approved for Cross Country, Football, and Boys Track Teams. Motion carried unanimously.
No Old Business was discussed.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to approve the Standard Policy Review of 100, 101, 102,
102R1, 102E1, 102E2, 102E3, 102E4, 102E5, 102E6. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to approve the second reading of policies NEW 503.11,
NEW 503.11 R1, NEW 503.11 R2, NEW 604.03 R1, NEW 605.04 E1. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Berman to approve the Emergency Operations Plan. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the Elementary Handbook, Middle School
Handbook, and High School Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the Teacher Handbook and Support Staff
Handbook. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to post public meeting notices on the front doors of each
campus. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Berman to approve the transfer of eligible FY26 expenditures
from the PPEL and SAVE funds to the General Fund to meet the state required 35% threshold. Motion carried
unanimously.
The Board discussed the anticipated timelines for ongoing facilities planning and potential projects.
Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve the July financial statements. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the board bills presented in the amount of
General - $398,983.69, Management - $171,413.25 SAVE - $90,735.58, PPEL - $121.04, Activity - $2,482.05,
Nutrition - $2,280.49. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for the September 21, 2026 Board Meeting included facilities planning, Atura agreement
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to adjourn the meeting.
Schilling adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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Jean Schilling, Board President Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary
