Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – December 19, 2022
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High School Library in Manly on December 19, 2022. The meeting was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by President Dave Luett. Other Board members present were Jean Schilling, Ashley Kohler, Lori Ginapp, and Joe Rowe. Also present were Superintendent Lehmann, Bill Carlson, Ken Estes, and Derek Straube. Attending via Google Meet were Chris Arians, Nancy Lund, and Michael Pettengill.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
For Public Comments, Derek Straube gave an update on the Ag classes and the FFA program, both having had a successful start this year.
Administrative reports were heard from Principal Estes who reported that the high school has been using Formative Assessments now for 7 years with a focus on the science of learning and it is making an impact, teachers are doing collaborative teaching with student input, semester finals should be completed this week, Principal Carlson said there’s a lot going on in the elementary, they are working on building an “I Can” report card structure which gives a better picture of students’ abilities and progress, and they have started working again on science standards/curriculum as well as incorporating SEL. Principal Estes left the meeting to attend the vocal/band concert.
Superintendent Lehmann informed the Board that Abby Koch is leaving the Globe Gazette and will be missed as she has been a positive reporter for the district, Fit for Life with Dana Schon is wrapping up (program with SEL supports), the Homeland Security assessments have been done, there is a potential change in how football districts have been determined, and if weather closes our school for Thursday it will not be an e-learning day due to the end of semester.
For the Consent Agenda motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Kohler to approve the minutes from the November 21st regular meeting and the November 28th special board meeting, to approve contracts for Roger Blickenderfer as Head Boys Track Coach, Michael Pettengill as Assistant Boys Track Coach, Ashley Trousdale as a Para Educator, Becky Viers as a Para Educator, Jessica Siems as Elementary Secretary, contract adjustments for Melissa Schmidt, accept resignations from Paula Beyer as Elementary Secretary, Susan Carrott as Vocal Music Teacher, Maggie Pruin as Head Volleyball Coach, Lance Jost as Transportation Driver, and Eric Otteson as Custodian. Motion carried unanimously.
There wasn’t any Old Business.
In New Business, motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to approve the Financial Statements as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amounts of: General - $274,196.28, Management - $1,400.00, SAVE - $13,275.73, PPEL - $65,054.51, Activity - $5,197.16, and Nutrition - $32,440.13. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
President Luett adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Secretary Mellmann called the Reorganization Meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. Board members present were Jean Schilling, Ashley Kohler, Lori Ginapp, Joe Rowe, and Dave Luett. A quorum was present.
Ballots were distributed for Board President. After tallying, President Luett was declared the Board President. Ballots were distributed for Vice-President. After tallying, Jean Schilling was declared the Vice-President.
After swearing in the President and Vice-President, Secretary Mellmann turned the meeting over to President Luett at 6:15 p.m.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to appoint Gwen Mellmann to the Board Secretary/Board Treasurer position and the oath was recited.
In Old Business, the following Board Policies were reviewed: 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. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to approve the Board Policies as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
In New Business motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to establish the third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. with rotating locations as the ongoing schedule for Board meetings. Motion carried unanimously.
The following Board policies were presented for standard review: 403.5, 403.5R1, 403.5E1, 403.6, 403.6E1, 403.6CS, 404, 404R1, 404R2. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the policies as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Kohler to approve authorizing the district’s administration to submit a request to the SBRC for a Modified Supplemental Weighting for At-Risk/Dropout Prevention for the amount of $149,242 with a local match of $49,747. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve opening a Daycare Agency Fund bank account for deposits. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for the January 16, 2023 board meeting include discussion on IASB Convention take-aways, 2023-24 school calendar, mid-year superintendent evaluation, and an overview of facilities projects.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Our next regular school board meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the Middle School library. Respectfully Submitted,
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Dave Luett, Board President Gwen Mellmann, Board Secretary
