CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES -
April 15, 2024
The public hearing for the FY25 Budget was opened at 6:00 p.m. President Schilling asked for
comments; there were none. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Berman the hearing
closed at 6:01 p.m.
The public hearing for the FY24 Budget Amendment was opened at 6:01 p.m. President
Schilling asked for comments; there were none. Motion was made by Rowe, seconded by
Berman the hearing closed at 6:02 p.m.
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
High School Library at Manly on April 15, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. by
President Jean Schilling. Other Board members present were Ashley Kohler, Joe Rowe, Sean
Arthur, and Josh Berman. Also present were Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary
Jackie Dalluge, Shared School Business Official Sara Meinders, Rob Hoffman, Ken Estes,
Cassandra Rowell, Barb Shafer, Kendra Kelley, and Teresa Mathers. Joining remoting was
Chris Arians, Bill Shafer, and Holly Shook.
There were public comments made regarding pickleball at the Nora Springs Campus.
Administrative reports were heard from Principal Estes who shared the information about
ISASP testing that is starting this week. Principal Hoffman shared about the increased
attendance that was had for our spring parent teacher conferences, the many accomplishments
of the Battle of the Books team, FPS group, and that individuals advanced state competition for
Special Olympics. He also shared about the ISASP testing that would be taking place this week
and about the recent band and vocal concert. Superintendent Lehmann shared about the NHS
banquet last month, also about AEA planning for next year with the new legislation.
For Consent Agenda motion was made by Kohler, second by Berman to approve the minutes
from the April 1, 2024 public hearing and March 19, 2024 regular board meeting with the
revision to the statement EMS Bill to EMS Levy for the southern area of Worth County. To
approve the contracts for Anna Dietrich - Assistant Softball Coach for Summer of 24 & 25, Clair
Walkner - Nora Springs Daycare, Kristy Bohner - Nora Springs Daycare, Megan Shimek - Nora
Springs Preschool Para. Resignation from Marissa Norby - K12 PE and High School Health at
the end of this school year. The board also acknowledged a $100 anonymous donation, two
field day donations in the amount of $100 each from Nora Springs Insurance and Pinicon Farm
Partnership. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business, Superintendent Lehmann provided a legislative update.
In New Business motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Arthur to approve the standard
review of Board Policies 503.5, 503.6, 503.6R1, 503.6E1, 503.6E2, 503.6E3. Motion carried
unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur, seconded by Rowe to approve the 2024-25 School Year Calendar
Revision. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Individual Procurement Cards was discussed. Motion was
made by Kohler, seconded by Rowe to approve. Motion carried unanimously.
The Budget for 2024-25 was reviewed Motion was made by Berman, seconded by Kohler to
approve the 24-25 Budget with a proposed tax rate of $9.41666. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur, seconded by Rowe to approve the Amended Budget for 2023-24.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Arthur to approve the Graduating Class of 2024.
Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Arthur, seconded by Rowe to approve the agreement with CSEA for a
$1,530 pool increase per teacher, increase the hiring base to $33,700, increase the
supplemental to $32,400. The agreement also includes language in regards to the CTE student
Organization transition and language in regards to horizontal lane advancements. Motion
carried unanimously.
Contracts for certified, non-certified, and administration were presented with a 3.26% increase,
having an issue date of April 16, 2024 with a return date of May 6, 2024. The teacher salaries
also reflect the new state teacher minimums of $47,500 and $60,000 for teachers who have
completed 12+ years of teaching experience. Motion was made by Berman and seconded by
Arthur. Roll call vote: Rowe - aye, Berman -aye, Arthur - aye, Kohler - nay, Schilling - abstained.
Motion carried.
Financial statements were presented. Motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Berman.
Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presents in the amounts of: General - $67,458.46, SAVE - $36,586.60, PPEL -
$4,389.10, Trust Fund - $500.00, Activity - $10,288.04, Nutrition - $27, 365.21. Motion was
made by Kohler, seconded by Berman. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for the May 20, 2024 Board Meeting include strategic planning options and the
decision on moving forward with PPEL.
President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 6:57p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held May 20, 2024 in the Nora Springs Library beginning at
6:00p.m.
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Jean Schilling, Board President Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary
