Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – February 20, 2023
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High School Library in Manly on February 20, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by President Dave Luett. Other Board members present were Lori Ginapp, Ashley Kohler, Jean Schilling, and Joe Rowe via Google Meet. Also present were Superintendent Lehmann, Rob Hoffman, Bill Carlson, Ken Estes, Ethan Miller, Bill Shafer, Cole Younger, and attending electronically were Chris Arians and Nancy Lund.
Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Kohler to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
For Public Comments, Lori Ginapp announced that due to her job obligations she will not be running for board director this fall.
President Luett moved ahead to agenda item 7.d. Music Trip for 2024. Cole Younger shared information and a tentative itinerary that the high school band and vocal students would like to plan and fundraise for. The trip they chose would take them to Chicago next March 8-11, 2024. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the music trip request as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Administrative reports were heard from Principal Carlson who shared that Dr. Suess/Cat in the Hat activities were being planned, the roller skates are here and will be starting in Manly first, all staff inservice was held today with one of the elementary focuses being on developing a new report card, and a special thank you is extended to Sabrina Howes and the Nora Springs Public Library for sponsoring a K-8 Native American assembly that was informative, entertaining, and well received by the staff and students, Principal Hoffman reported that the inservice today included adult SEL activities as well as data work, a “Have a Heart” activity done at the Nora campus included over 570 random acts of kindness being submitted, and the 8th grade spent a day at NIACC exploring job opportunities, Ethan Miller gave an update on winter extra-curricular activities, mentioning that the girls basketball team went to semi-finals and 2 wrestlers made it to state, and there will be some project upgrades to consider later in the meeting that will improve our outdoor athletic facilities, Principal Estes reported that parent-teacher conferences are just around the corner and we are almost 75% through this school year, Mr. Straube and the FFA students have a staff breakfast planned for tomorrow, the Top of Iowa Conference vocal concert is scheduled this next week, and thank you to Jean Schilling for helping to serve lunch to the staff during inservice. Mr. Miller, Mr. Estes, Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Younger left the meeting.
Mr. Lehmann gave an update on the progress of the HVAC project, he thanked the board members for helping at the concession stand, thank you notes were shared from Rob Hoffman, Brian and Amy Fessler, Sarah Kinne, and Jessica Richey, elementary principal interviews are scheduled for March 1st and 2nd, and if anyone is interested in attending the IASB Summit for Student Success please let him know.
For the Consent Agenda motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to approve the minutes from the January 16, 2023 meeting, to approve an employee contract for Kaylee Parks as middle school teacher and assistant softball coach, Emily Heagel as elementary special education teacher, Colin Claytor as middle school & high school vocal music teacher, and Cecilia Hemsworth as high school English teacher, to accept resignations from Bill Carlson as elementary principal, Victoria Jeffers as 6th/7th math & science teacher, Lee Gealow as high school English teacher, assistant football coach and head baseball coach, Adra Hill as middle school special education teacher, Jenna Stoltenberg as para educator, and Kiersten Kisner as high school yearbook advisor. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business, there was discussion concerning the beginning of the 2023 legislative session. Superintendent Lehmann mentioned the valuation error that the state is working to rectify, shared some of the bill highlights that will affect schools directly that involve library books, curriculum listings, preschool weighting, operational sharing, bus driver certification, student teacher pay, flexibility bill, and open enrollment and attendance.
In New Business, motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Schilling to approve the Standard review of Board policies 406.1, 406.2, 406.3, 406.4, 406.5, 406.6, the IASB Quarterly Review of Board policies 216.2, 607.1, NEW 701.5, NEW 701.5R1, 705.1, 705.1R2, 804.7R1, and the new Board policies 401.1CS and 401.1RCS. Motion carried unanimously.
The 2023-24 WCDA Budget of $348,684.28 was presented. Supt Lehmann emphasized how important these funds are to the district and the impact they make for our students. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The 2023-2024 school fees were presented with a small increase. After discussion it was decided to table any decision on fees until the nutrition prices can also be included.
Roof bids were reviewed for roof replacement on the Nora Springs West library roof. Rowe would like to address the skylights as we move forward with future bids. Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Kohler to approve the bid from Northern Cedar for $21,330. Motion carried unanimously.
Bids were reviewed for upgrading the baseball warning track. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve bid from Iowa Athletic Fields for $36,195. Motion carried unanimously.
Quotes were received for resurfacing and irrigating the softball infield. Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Kohler to approve the bid from Iowa Athletic Fields for $58,942.74. Motion carried unanimously.
Information was shared on replacing the gym bleachers in the Nora Springs gymnasium. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to approve holding a public hearing on March 20th at 5:30 pm before approving the specs and selecting a bidder. Motion carried unanimously.
Quotes were reviewed for a compact utility tractor. After discussion motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Rowe to table a decision until quotes from other dealers can be gathered. Motion carried unanimously.
Quotes were received to resurface the Manly track. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the bid from Fisher Track for $74,470. Motion carried unanimously.
A bid was received for a 2023 Bluebird school bus. After discussion motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to approve the bid from School Bus Sales for $143,533. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Schilling to approve the agreement with the CSEA for a $2014 pool increase, increase in the hiring base to $32,300, increase the supplemental salary schedule generator base to $31, 400, and a horizontal lane advancement language for the Master Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Contracts for certified, non-certified, and administration were presented with a 4% increase, having an issue date of March 15, 2023 with a return date of April 5, 2023. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve the contracts as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board Director Districts were reviewed after receiving the 2020 Census data. The following board resolution was presented:
WHEREAS, the Central Springs Community School District is required to determine boundaries for Director Districts after the most recent Federal Decennial Census pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 275.23A, and
WHEREAS, the Central Springs School Board finds that, as a result of the 2020 Census, that the existing boundaries of the director districts comply with the requirements of Iowa Code Chapter 275.23(A)(1),
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the board of directors of the Central Springs Community School District, the director district boundary plan as exhibited in the attached written description, map and certification worksheet is hereby adopted.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to adopt the resolution as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial statements were reviewed. Secretary Mellmann reported on budget workshops, expenditures are looking on track. Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Rowe to approve the financial statements as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amounts of: General - $261,489.27, Management - $1,400.00, SAVE - $34,276.35, PPEL - $3,444.74, Trust Fund - $2,000.00, Activity - $7,442.25, and Nutrition - $26,134.01. After discussion motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Kohler to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
President Luett adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Our next regular school board meeting is scheduled for March 20, 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
