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.
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Jean Schilling, Board President Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary
