Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - April 21, 2025
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High School Library at Manly on April 21, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by President Jean Schilling. Other Board members present were Sean Arthur, Ashley Kohler, Joe Rowe, and Josh Berman. Also present were Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge, SBO Sara Meinders, Ken Estes, Bill Shafer,Sabrina Howes, Connie Ryan, Mya Howes, Rylie Ryan, and Pam Shackleton. Incoming Superintendent Wade Grinhaug, Josh Bass, Barb Shafer, and Chris Arians joined via Google Meet.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of the Graduation Class of 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
Public comment was heard by Sabrina Howe, Connie Ryan, Mya Howes, and Rylie Ryan regarding the High School curriculum in the A/P Biology Class.
Administrative Reports were heard from High School Principal Ken Estes who shared about how the students are currently in the process of completing their Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress and how Mrs. Fessler is working with students grades 8 - 11 on building their class scheduled for next year. He also mentioned that the students will participate in a community service day on May 5th which will cover all communities within the district. Superintendent Lehmann started off by thanking the Adams Foundation for their generous continued donation to our 3 year old preschool program at Nora Springs. He also talked about the end of the school year schedule for staff and students and the purchase of new cafeteria tables for the Nora Springs Campus.
For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Berman to approve the minutes from the Regular Board meeting on March 17, 2025, Public Hearing on April 7, 2025, and the Special Board meeting on April 7, 2025. Employee Contracts for Lynn Vonderohe, Preschool Paraprofessional; Devin Nobiling, 5-12 PE/Health Teacher, MS Wrestling, and MS Football; Brittany Lingenfelter, 4-5 Special Education Teacher; Eythan Blair, Assistant HS Football (.5 Contract). Employee Contract Adjustments for Paige Echelberger, Paraeducator Incentive; Melissa Gifford-Bucknell, Paraeducator Incentive. 2025-26 School Year Contract,
Sam Boerjan, Paraeducator Incentive, and Employee Resignations from Tiffany Dickson, Physical Education/Health Teacher; Adam Wymore, Middle School Boys Basketball Coach; Amy Pike, Secretary; and Marty Steele, Preschool Teacher. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business Superintendent Lehmann provided a legislative update.
In New Business a motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the standard policy review of: 604.7, 604.8, 604.10, 604.11and policy Primer 102, 102.R1,102.E1, 102.E2, 102.E3, 102.E4, 102.E5, 104.E2, 104.E3, 206.3, 302.1, 303.2, 401.1, 401.5, 402.2, 501.8, 506.1, 603.4, 605.1R1, 708, 710.1R1, 710.1E1, 710.1E2, 804.2, 804.6, 901. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the FY24 Audit Report. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to amend the 2024-2025 Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Rowe to approve the 2025-2026 Budget. Motion carried unanimously.
A discussion was held regarding E-Learning with Pam Shackleton. The board discussed how E-Learning is beneficial for both students and teachers and how it helps develop skills that are beneficial to students post secondary education and preparing them for the current workforce. Shackleton voiced her concern in the effectiveness of E-Learning for all grades but especially for the elementary grade students. The board validated her concerns and agreed there is an opportunity for growth in providing elementary students more enrichment on E-Learning days, as well as flexibility in the timeline for the completion of that work. It was also discussed that the state allows up to 5 E-Learning days per school year, and how we already have those built into our 2025-2026 school year calendar.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded Berman to approve a Shared Special Education Work Experience Coordinator Contract with Lake Mills Community School District. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded Rowe to approve the adoption of the 2025 Worth County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the financial statements as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $231,697.13, SAVE- $74,809.89, PPEL - $3,743.09, Activity - $13,474.85, Nutrition - $25,924.22. Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur. Roll Call Vote - Schilling- Aye, Rowe - Aye, Kohler - Aye, Arthur - Aye. Berman abstained.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the Graduation Class of 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for May 21, 2025 Board Meeting - Equipment Breakdown update and Project Schedule
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held on May 19, 2025 in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs beginning at 6:00 p.m.
