Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES – May 15, 2023
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle School Library in
Nora Springs on May 15, 2023. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by President Dave Luett. Other Board
members present were Lori Ginapp, Joe Rowe, and Jean Schilling. Ashley Kohler was absent. Also present were
Superintendent Lehmann, Bill Carlson, Ken Estes, Rob Hoffman, Bill Shafer, Jesse Dugan, and Lori Jost, with Chris
Arians and Lisa Arians attending electronically.
Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no Public Comments.
Administrative reports were heard from President Luett who apologized for overlooking the public hearing section of last
month’s meeting, Principal Hoffman reported on the progress with the SAMI process and shared initial positive results
from the ISASP testing which was completed by 100% of the students, Principal Carlson also commented on the ISASP
testing which is new to the 3rd graders, the elementary is very busy with yearend field trips and activities, and was pleased
with how Step-Up day went, Principal Estes also commented on ISASP testing and that the HS showed growth, Senior
Awards night is coming up along with senior and graduation activities. Ginapp wanted to thank the high school for
organizing the Rugby send-off. Superintendent Lehmann gave an update on the HS HVAC project which will hopefully
be completed in June, the students last day will be June 1st, teachers are done June 2nd with a lunch being served by the
Board on that day, the Rugby team placed 3rd in the district, state track for our athletes is later this week, he attended the
Top of Iowa Conference Art Festival where there were many displays from our students as well as awards received, and
he will be handing out ACT medals to the top 5 scoring students.
For the Consent Agenda motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve the April 17 board minutes, to
approve contracts for Kelli Mitchell as MS Guidance Counselor, Kipp Beyer as Cross Country Coach, and Amy Fessler as
National Honor Society Advisor, and to approve the resignation of Terry Bohr as Elementary Special Ed Teacher. Motion
carried unanimously.
In Old Business, Superintendent Lehmann gave an update on legislative items that included student discipline and
parental/guardian acknowledgement of handbooks, a committee has been formed to review the DOP funding formula,
there’s been another reduction in support to the AEA’s, there will be changes in property tax/budget process, and we will
be making the suicide hotline more accessible to students.
The Public Hearing for amending the 2022-23 budget was opened at 5:34 p.m. President Luett called for discussion or
questions. Being there were no comments the hearing was closed at 5:35 p.m.
Also in Old Business the Central Springs Fees for the 2023-24 school year were reviewed. Motion was made by
Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to approve the fees with an increase in registration and nutrition fees, and a correction to
the adult lunch ticket price. Motion carried unanimously.
In New Business motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Ginapp to approve the Standard review of Board policies
409.1, 409.2, 409.2R1CS, 409.2R2CS, 409.3, 409.3E1, 409.3E2, 409.3R1, 409.3R2 and the IASB quarterly update of
Board policies 200.4 (new), 210.5, 401.5R1, 401.10, 407.2, 501.2, 604.6, 701.2, and 708. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Rowe to approve sharing agreements for Superintendent, School Business
Official, Social Worker, Human Resource Director, Industrial Tech Teacher, Communications Director, AEA Curriculum
Director, and AEA Special Education Director. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7-c was skipped.
Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to amend the 2022-2023 budget due to the purchase of student
computers for the next school year, and the early beginning of construction projects. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Schilling to approve the SAI Administrator Mentoring and Induction Program
Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
The graduating class of 2023 was presented. Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Schilling to approve the
graduates as presented providing they meet the graduation requirements as set by the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Schilling, seconded by Ginapp to approve the annual transportation agreement with our contingent
school districts for open enrolled students. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Lehmann wanted to thank the Board for their service to the students, staff, and community especially
during May, School Board Recognition Month. A special card and treats were shared from the Manly elementary school.
The Board’s efforts are much appreciated.
Financial statements were presented. The year-to-date expenditures were reviewed and a report showing the current
balances of the Student Activity accounts was shared. 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 - $213,908.39, Management - $3,654.00, SAVE - $138,044.26,
PPEL - $4,850.33, Activity - $8,905.62, and Nutrition - $29,616.38. Motion was made by Ginapp, seconded by Schilling
to approve the bills as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for the June 19th board meeting to be held at 5:30 p.m. in the High School Library in Manly include the sale
of 2 vehicles, bread and milk bids for next school year, and the superintendent evaluation .
President Luett adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dave Luett, Board President Gwen Mellmann, Board Secretary
