Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – April 17, 2023
The public hearing for the proposed 2023-2024 Budget, and for the Resolution to Expend Funds to the District’s Flexibility Account was opened at 5:30 p.m. President Luett asked for comments. There being none the hearing was closed at 5:33 p.m.
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High School Library in Manly on April 17, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by President Dave Luett. Other Board members present were Jean Schilling and Joe Rowe. Ashley Kohler attended electronically. Lori Ginapp was absent. Also present were Superintendent Lehmann, Bill Carlson, Ken Estes, Rob Hoffman, Bill Shafer, Brandon Borseth, with Chris Arians, Lisa Arians, and Josh Bass attending electronically.
Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. There were no Public Comments.
Administrative reports included Principal Estes who listed the changes in faculty for this next school year and how that will effect class offerings, the FFA Banquet was held this past Saturday, and ISASP testing starts this week, Principal Hoffman shared that the staff hosted a Para Appreciation this past week, ISASP testing will start in the middle school also, 6-8 grade sports physicals were given last week and went very smoothly, Transition/Step-up Day is being planned, and hats off to the FPS team that won 2 1st place prizes, Principal Carlson reported that the roller skating unit was wrapped up with no injuries, kindergarten round-up is scheduled for Friday, PK registration is 100% digital this year, and Brooke Brunsvold spent last Tuesday at both campuses and was warmly received by the staff.
Principals Estes and Hoffman left the meeting.
Superintendent Lehmann reported that June 1st will be the last day for students, June 2nd is the last day for teachers, we will be listing a bus and explorer for sale, and the football schedule is out so fall activities can be planned.
For the Consent Agenda motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the March 20 board minutes, to approve contracts for Kaylee Parks for MS Girls Basketball and MS Track, Elizabeth Jacobsen for HS Science Teacher with a Letter of Agreement, Adam Wymore for Asst Baseball Coach, Cassie Rowell for HS Science Teacher, Jay McDonough for Asst Softball Coach, Missy Schmidt for MS Volleyball Coach, Julie Salisbury for HS Yearbook Advisor, to approve contract adjustments for Val Jorgensen moving from MA to MA+15, Derek Straube for an FFA extended contract, for Scott Dobel moving from 1.0 FTE to .55 FTE, to accept resignations from Andrea Holt as NS ParaEducator, Barb Schmidt as NS Dishwasher, Nicci McDonough as Asst Speech Coach, Ethan Miller as Elementary and HS Teacher and HS A.D., and Melissa Hocken as MS Guidance Counselor. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business, Superintendent Lehmann gave an update on legislative items that are being discussed.
Also in Old Business the specs for the Tractor and Accessories were reviewed. Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to approve the specs as presented from D&L Equipment for a Kioti RX7320PCCR with attachments for $85,450. Motion carried unanimously.
In New Business motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to approve the Standard review of Board policies 408.1, 408.2, 408.3, and the revision of Board policy 503.1 Student Conduct. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve the Timberline Medicaid Billing Service contract for 2023- 2024. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve a Consortium Agreement for the North Iowa Therapeutic Instructional Consortium for the 2023-2024 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
The 2023-24 Budget was reviewed. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the 23-24 Budget with a proposed tax rate of $10.10506. Motion carried unanimously.
A Resolution was presented to expend funds to a District Flexibility Account. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the Resolution as presented which will move $600,000 of excess funds from other accounts to a District Flexibility Account that can be used for staff salaries and benefits. Motion carried unanimously with Aye votes from Rowe, Schilling, Kohler, and Luett. A full copy of the Resolution can be found in the Business Office in Manly.
Financial statements were reviewed. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to approve the financial statements as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amounts of: General - $60,619.76, Management - $1,884.00, SAVE - $95,097.01, PPEL - $13,058.08, Activity - $30,864.29, and Nutrition - $23,464.28. Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Kohler asked if our next meeting could be moved up to a 5:00 p.m. start time. After discussion it was decided that our next regular school board meeting will be scheduled for May 15, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Middle School L`ibrary in Nora Springs.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Schilling to go into closed session at 6:27 p.m. to discuss the sale of real estate pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j). Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to come out of closed session at 6:47 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
President Luett adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dave Luett, Board President Gwen Mellmann, Board Secretary
