CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES May 20, 2024
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs on May 20, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Vice President Ashley Kohler. Other Board members present were Josh Berman, Joe Rowe and Sean Arthur. Also present were Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge, Rob Hoffman, and Brooke Brunsvold. Joining remotely was Chris Arians and Bill Shafer. Jean Schilling joined the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no public comments.
Administrative reports were heard from Principal Hoffman who shared positive preliminary data from the recent ISASP testing that was completed. He also talked about the different approach the middle school took on disciplinary actions this year with having lunch detentions and how they plan to continue to improve it next year. Hoffman has noted that the bigger out of school and in school detentions have dropped and he hasn’t seen numbers this low since COVID. Principal Brunsvold shared FAST data regarding the difference in growth from the fall data to the spring data and how staff look at the data that help make sure they are on the right track. She also shared how staff participated in individualized development plans and were able to pick a topic that they wanted to get better at throughout the course of the year. Brunsvold also talked about Camp Skeeter and all the activities that the elementary students have been doing here at the end of the school year. On behalf of Ken Estes, Darwin Lehmann shared about the Lake Mills E-Sports team coming and talking to the High School about the program and how there were a number of students who showed interest in E-Sports. Superintendent Lehmann shared about attending the Top of Iowa Art Show and recognized the students that received awards at that, he also shared about Senior Awards night and the Nora Springs Kindergarten Circus that has been going on for 30+ years. Lehmann also mentioned that there will be a summer lunch provided for the month of June at the Nora Springs Campus thanks to a grant from the Adams Family Foundation.
For Consent Agenda motion was made by Kohler, seconded by Berman to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2024 regular board meeting. To approve the contracts for Tiffany Dickson, PE/Health Teacher, the contract adjustments for Brittany Guthart, Paraprofessional (hours adjustment); Amanda Stauffacher (hours adjustment), Elizabeth Asfahl, Teaching endorsement; Cassie Rowell, Junior Class Prom and the employee resignations from Brooke Olson, Human Resource Director; Fred Danger III, Custodial/Bus Driver; Trenton Wirtjes, MS Boys BB; Shannon Dykstra, Asst Girls Basketball Coach. The board also acknowledged a donation in the amount of $75 from the Pickleball spectators and participants at the Nora Springs Campus. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business, discussion of voted PPEL. A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to move forward with the voted PPEL on the September ballot. The motion made by Kohler was amended after further consideration. A motion was made by Kohler to amend her previous motion and was seconded by Arthur. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made to move the voted PPEL to the March ballot due to the EMS bill being on the September ballot. Motion carried unanimously.
In New Business a motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the review of Board Policies 504.1, 504.2, 504.4, 504.6, 405.2, 411.2, 504.5 (rescind), 507.8R1, 704.1, 704.6, 704.6R1 (New), 706.2, 706.3, 706.3R1, 707.1, 707.2 (rescind), 707.3 (rescind), 707.4 Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the Floyd County Ag Society Fair Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Arthur to approve the sharing agreements for Curriculum Director; Special Education; Superintendent; School Business Official; Communications Director, Social Worker, Media. Motion carried unanimously. Superintendent Lehmann and Board Secretary Dalluge (on behalf of the entire Central Springs Community School District) expressed their appreciation to all the school board members for their dedication and service to the district in honor of May being School Board Recognition Month. Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the purchase of 40 Macbook’s for the district from Apple in the amount of $39, 160. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve the purchase of 400 Ipad’s for the district from Apple in the amount of $129,600. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the quote from Eddy’s Glass in the amount of $185,600. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial statements were presented. Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amount of: General- $235, 761.14, Management- $1,400 SAVE- $17,420.10, PPEL- $5,099.19 Activity- $21,666.89, Nutrition- $36, 218.18. Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe. Motion carried unanimously.
Suggestions for the June 17, 2024 Board Meeting include discussing PPEL.
The Central Springs Board of Education went into closed session to evaluate the superintendent pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i).The Board came out of closed session at 8:20 p.m. Our next board meeting will be held on June 17, 2024 in the High School Library in Manly beginning at 6:00 p.m.
_________________________________ Jean Schilling, Board President ______________________________ Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary
