Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES -
January 20, 2025
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
Middle School Library at Nora Springs on January 20, 2025. The meeting was called to order
at 6:00 p.m. by President Jean Schilling. Other Board members present were Josh Berman,
Joe Rowe, Ashley Kohler and Sean Arthur joined via Google Meet. Also present was
Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge, Brooke Brunsvold, Rob
Hoffman, Deb Hamand, Holly Shook, Kizzy Jansen, and Chris Arians joined via Google Meet.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public comment was made by Ashley Kohler regarding the Open House tours that are
happening at both the Nora Springs and Manly school buildings and encourages the public to
take time to come to one and ask questions regarding the upcoming VPPEL.
Administrative Reports were heard from Board President Jean Schilling she reported that the
Superintendent search is moving forward nicely and we will be having screening interviews on
January 23rd to pick the finalist. She encourages the public to come to the VPPEL Open
House’s to learn more about how the school district will utilize the funds, Schilling also thanked
WCDA for the generous donation for the school to purchase 2 transit vans and how they have
been a nice addition to our fleet. Rob Hoffman shared how in the month of December there
were 420 noticed random acts of kindness that were turned into the office. Hoffman also stated
that staff are giving the mid-year FAST assessment which will provide teachers with student
growth data when looking back at fall scores and how they have begun their annual training for
ISASP which will be given in April. Brooke Brunsvold talked about the staffing shortage in the
Preschool/Daycare and how we do not have much for a substitute para pool and appreciates
Lori Jost and all the other staff members that have helped with coverage issues after their
normal duties are completed. Brunsvold also shared that the teachers are deep into LETRS
training and emphasizes how proud she is of the teachers. She also mentioned that the 100th
day of school is fast approaching and there will be activities at both campuses to celebrate and
that they are looking forward to having Books and Bingo in February. Ken Estes submitted a
report talking about all the activities going on in the High School as we are about half way
through the winter sport season. He also talked about the workshop that some teachers
participated in regarding addressing student chronic absenteeism. Superintendent Lehmann
shared about IASB Day on the Hill which will be January 27 & 28, and the Public Hearing
Schedule for the Budget Process.
For Consent Agenda motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Arthur to approve the minutes
from the December 16, 2024 regular board meeting and the January 15, 2025 special board
meeting. To approve the contract for Autumn Umburger, High School Science; Stacy Dalluge,
Daycare Worker; Employee Contract Adjustments for Jackie Dalluge, IASBO Agreement for
SBO License; Kristy Bohner, Paraeducator; Employee Resignations for Jovi Nelson, Student
Daycare Worker; Laci Rye, Preschool Paraprofessional; Stacy Dalluge, Daycare Worker. Motion
carried unanimously.
In Old Business the board discussed VPPEL and Superintendent Lehmann provided a
legislative update.
In New Business a motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to approve the review
of Standard Policies 603.1, 603.2, 603.3, 603.4, 603.5 and Policy Primer Review for 102, 401.1,
401.6, 501.9, 501.9R1, 710.1E1, 710.1R1, 710.1E1, 710.1E2. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to approve the Paraeducator
Certification which will increase paras wages based on their increased education.Motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to approve the Sharing Agreement
with West Fork to share their SBO 25% with Central Springs for the 25-26 school year. Motion
carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the financial statements as
presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $302,524.12, Management- $1,050.00,
SAVE- $10,220.01, PPEL - $107,437.93, Activity - $14,750.68, Nutrition - $33,500.11. Motion
was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe. Roll call vote: Schilling - Aye, Rowe - Aye, Kohler
- Aye, Arthur - Aye, and Bermen abstained.
Suggestions for the February 17, 2025 board meeting include the continued discussion of
VPPEL and discussion regarding the new Superintendent.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Under Iowa Code 20.17(3) The board went into an exempt session to discuss negotiations,
strategy meetings of public employees or employee organizations, mediation and the
deliberative process of arbitration.
The Board came out of the exempt session at 7:33 p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held on February 17, 2025 in the High School Library in Manly
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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Jean Schilling, Board President Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary
