Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – January 16, 2023
The Public Hearing for the 2023-24 School Calendar was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Dave Luett. It was
noted that one of the changes for this next year is a 2:05 p.m. dismissal every Wednesday. Being there were no other
comments the hearing was closed at 5:34 p.m.
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle School Library in
Nora Springs on January 16, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by President Dave Luett. Other Board
members present were Ashley Kohler, Lori Ginapp, Joe Rowe, and Jean Schilling. Also present were Superintendent
Lehmann, Jesse Germundson, and Bob Walker. Attending via Google Meet were Chris Arians, Lisa Arians, and Nancy
Lund.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
For Public Comments, Jesse Germundson and Bob Walker informed the board of a Worth County Coalitions committee
(WCAT) that they are in the process of forming. They gave a background of the program they’re promoting to reach out
to young adults concerning nicotine, alcohol, and substance abuse education, and would like to include a couple of high
school students from Central Springs. The Board appreciated their time and information and look forward to its
development.
Administrative reports were shared from the building principals, and Superintendent Lehmann updated the Board on the
Manly HVAC project that is moving slowly but will hopefully start moving forward, and thanks to Bryan Reiter’s work
with E-Rate we are able to obtain chrome books for the high school, and will purchase additional ones for the middle
school at a reduced rate.
For the Consent Agenda motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to approve the minutes from the December
19, 2022 meeting, to approve an employee contract for Nicole McCoid as a Manly paraeducator, Nicci McDonough as
head volleyball coach, and Maggie Pruin as assistant volleyball coach. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business, there was discussion concerning the beginning of the 2023 legislative session. Superintendent Lehmann
shared projected figures of monetary loss to the public schools through state tax cuts and the upcoming Educational
Savings Account bill. Jean Schilling will be attending the forum in Des Moines scheduled for January 17th.
In New Business, motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Rowe to approve 2nd reading of Board Policy 605.3E4, the
standard review of policies 405.1, 405.2, 405.3, 405.4, 405.5, 405.6, 405.7, 405.8, 405.9, and the 1st reading of Board
Policies 507.2, 507.2E1, 607.2, and 804.5. Motion carried unanimously.
The 2023-24 Academic Year calendar was reviewed. It was again noted that this next year includes a 2:05 dismissal time
on Wednesdays. Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Kohler to approve the calendar as presented. Motion carried
unanimously.
Bids for E-rate Category 1: Internet were reviewed. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to approve the
bid from WCTA for broadband internet service. Motion carried unanimously.
Bids for E-rate Category 2: Technology were reviewed. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the
bid from CDW for technology equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial statements were reviewed. A mid-year budget performance report was shared as well as year-to-date
expenditures, and Secretary Mellmann shared a thank you poster that was made for the Board by Lisa Arians and the
Manly elementary staff and students. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Kohler to approve the financial
statements as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amounts of: General - $620,083.04, Management - $1,400.00, SAVE - $17,293.80,
PPEL - $133,416.24, Trust Fund - $1,000.00, Activity - $24,016.86, and Nutrition - $14,970.57. After discussion motion
was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
In suggestions for the February 20, 2023 Board meeting, it was noted that the agenda has not been posted to our school
website the last 2 months and we will look into ensuring it’s posted in the future.
President Luett adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
The Board went into closed session to evaluate the superintendent pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).
Our next regular school board meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the High School library.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dave Luett, Board President Gwen Mellmann, Board Secretary
