Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – March 20, 2023
The public hearing for the replacement of the Middle School bleachers was opened at 5:30 p.m. President Luett asked for comments, and being there were none received the hearing was closed at 5:31 p.m.
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs on March 20, 2023. 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, Rob Hoffman, Bill Carlson, Ken Estes, with Chris Arians attending electronically. Bill Shafer also joined the meeting.
There was an addition to the agenda under new business, item 7.i. FY22 Audit. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to approve the agenda with the addition. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no Public Comments.
Administrative reports were heard from Principal Estes who shared that the track season is underway with one indoor meet being attended, 3rd quarter ended before spring break, parent-teacher conferences had 20% attendance which is normal for spring conferences, and the high school will see several faculty changes this next year, Principal Carlson reported that elementary had a good turnout for P-T conferences, teachers are looking at FAST data, students and staff seemed happy to return after spring break, and the skating unit started in Nora Springs today, Principal Hoffman reported a 73% turnout for P-T conferences, staff and students are preparing for ISASP testing, “Thanks for being a Lucky Charm” collected 357 slips of random acts of kindness with an increased awareness among students for being kind, spring Special Olympics were well supported by staff and students, and 11 of our 12 athletes will be participating in the summer Special Olympics, the staff continues to evaluate data and incorporate MTSS, and FPS and Problem-Solving competitions are happening in the spring. Director Schilling reminded Principal Hoffman to keep the board updated on class sizes should adjustments or changes need to be considered. Superintendent Lehmann presented the board with the new football districts that came out this week, and the HS HVAC project has 2 rooms left to equip before the final stage of installation begins.
For the Consent Agenda motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to approve the February 20 board minutes, to approve Brooke Brunsvold as the elementary principal, and to accept the resignation from Michael Pettengill as HS science teacher. Motion carried unanimously.
Principals Hoffman and Estes left the meeting.
In Old Business, Superintendent Lehmann gave an update on legislative items that could impact Iowa schools.
Also in Old Business the specs for the Nora Springs middle school gym bleachers were presented. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the specs as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Bids for the MS Gym Bleachers project were presented. Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Kohler to approve the bid from TownsEnd Company for $158,877 which includes the dismantling of the old bleachers. Motion carried unanimously.
In New Business, motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Kohler to approve the Standard review of Board policies 407.1, 407.1R1CS, 407.2, 407.3, 407.4, 407.5, 407.6, the IASB Quarterly Review 2nd reading of Board policies 701.5, 701.5R1, and the 2nd reading of Board policies 401.1CS and 401.1RCS. Motion carried unanimously.
The Building Use Form was presented with a revision of time slot information for doors. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to approve the form as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Rowe to approve a purchase agreement with the AEA for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the Local Government Risk Pool agreement of $138,548.60 for natural gas for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
A public hearing for the 2023-2024 budget needs to be set. Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to approve April 17th at 5:30 p.m. in the Manly High School Library as the time and place for the budget hearing. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Lehmann gave an update on the facilities projects and shared a spreadsheet listing information of our transportation fleet. He shared information concerning the process, timeline, and data for a voted PPEL. An updated cost for 2 different options for a wrestling room addition were also shared.
Financial statements were reviewed. Secretary Mellmann shared a summary of next year’s budget figures. After discussion, motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve the financial statements as presented, and to approve the FY22 audit as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
The FY22 Audit report was shared with the board. Several highlights were reviewed as well as the findings. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to accept the FY22 audit as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amounts of: General - $90,981.90, Management - $1,400.00, SAVE - $253,728.55, PPEL - $3,735.39, Trust Fund - $500.00, Activity - $10,558.20, and Nutrition - $28,889.31. After discussion motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Ginapp to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
President Luett adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Our next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Apri1 17, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. in the High School library in Manly. Respectfully Submitted,
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Dave Luett, Board President Gwen Mellmann, Board Secretary
