CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - August 19, 2024
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the High School Library in Manly on August 19, 2024. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by President Jean Schilling. Other Board members present were Ashley Kohler, Josh Berman, Joe Rowe, and Sean Arthur. Also present were Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge, Elementary Principal Brooke Brunsvold, Middle School Principal Rob Hoffman, High School Principal Ken Estes, and Athletic Director Brian Fessler.
Motion was made by Joe Rowe and seconded by Josh Berman to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
There were no public comments.
Administrative reports were heard from Brian Fessler regarding the implementation of Bound for school activities as we as a conference transition to a cashless system. Board President Schilling gave kudos to a great welcome back assembly that was held for all staff today. The board heard the principal report from Ken Estes regarding an update on the esports program that will be new to the district this school year. He also shared the increase in participation in the band program and that we have over 100 students that will be participating in fall sports. Principal Hoffman shared the emergency plans for the Nora Springs Campus and the improvements that have been made to continue to keep the building safe and secure. He also shared about how they plan to improve the disciplinary plans in the middle school and how they are excited to have Jazz Band and a Middle School Musical back this year. Principal Hoffman also expressed how impressed he was with the summer cleaning that took place at the Nora Springs Building. Principal Brunsvold gave an update on registration and shared that we have many new families enrolling in our district this year. She also shared possible changes for how the lower elementary students will participate in homecoming festivities to help ensure the overall safety of staff and students. Superintendent Lehmann shared an update on building projects at the Nora Springs Campus and how they will be completed in time for the new school year.
For Consent Agenda motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Arthur to approve the minutes from the July 23, 2024 regular board meeting. Also approved were employee contracts for Brooke Stiles MS Cross Country Coach, Lynx Gregoire & Gibson Metellus Co-Assistant Football Coaches, Josh Bass Assistant Girls Basketball, Steve Rollefson Interim Administrative Assistant (Jackie Dalluge’s Maternity Leave Replacement - past School Business Official), Anna Blair Shared Human Resource Director, Cecelia Hemsworth High School Speech Coach, Jay Jolly Custodian/Bus Driver, Cheri Halfpop, Paraprofessional, and Brenda Trask, Paraprofessional. The board also approved the employee contract adjustments for Allison Day, Contract & Vocal Music and employee resignations from Emily Ford, Para/Substitute Teacher, Kipp Beyer, MS Cross Country, and Jessica Siems, Elementary Secretary. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business there was no old business to review.
In New Business a motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the annual review of Board Policies 506.1, 506.1 R1, 506.1E1, 506.1E2, 506.1E3, 506.1E4, 506.1E5,
506.1E6, 506.1E7, 506.1E8 and the Policy Primer of 505.2, 501.3, 501.9, 501.9 E1 (rescinded), 501.10 (rescinded), 501.10R1 (rescinded), 502.6, & 801.3. Motion carried unanimously. For Board Policy 905.3, a motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to strike Option 1 from IASB recommendations and proceed with Option 2 as presented. Ayes: Kohler, Arthur, and Rowe. Nays: Schilling and Berman.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Arthur to approve Concurrent Enrollment Career Link Programs & Courses. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the Secretary Hourly Rate for Sub Calling while the district works to implement a sub caller system. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the Elementary, Middle School and High School Handbooks. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to terminate the Shared Communications Director Agreement with Forest City Community School District. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the Shared Human Resources Agreement with Northwood-Kensett & St. Ansgar. Motion carried unanimously.
Financial statements were presented. Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler. Motion carried unanimously.
Board bills were presented in the amount of: General - $257,385.42, Management - $98,601.85, SAVE - $5,509.98, PPEL - $1,974.00, Daycare - $1,974.00, Activity - $17,935.60, & Nutrition - $4,732.60. Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler. Ayes: Kohler, Schilling, Rowe, and Arthur. Berman abstained.
Suggestions for the September 16, 2024 Board Meeting include options for updating our transportation fleet and conversation regarding PPEL.
Motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to adjourn the meeting. President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held on September 16, 2024 in the Middle School Library in Nora Springs beginning at 6:00 p.m.
