CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES -March 17, 2025
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the
Middle School Library at Nora Springs on March 17, 2025. The meeting was called to order at
6:00 p.m. by Vice President Sean Arthur. Other Board members present were Ashley Kohler,
Joe Rowe and Josh Berman. President Jean Schilling joined via Google Meet. Also present
were Superintendent Darwin Lehmann, Board Secretary Jackie Dalluge, SBO Sara Meinders,
Rob Hoffman, Ken Estes, Bill Shafer, Wade Grinhaug, Angie Pippert, and Tina Hoeft. Chris
Arians and Katie Kruger joined via Google Meet.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the agenda as presented with
the addition of the Commencement Protocol in the High School Handbook. Motion carried
unanimously.
Public comment was heard by Tina Hoeft and Angie Pippert regarding Commencement
Speakers. Public comment was also heard by Bill Shafer who thanked the board for all their
efforts on the VPPEL.
Administrative Reports were heard from Board President Jean Schilling as she welcomed Wade
Grinhaug, incoming Superintendent, and thanked the community for their support in passing the
VPPEL. She also thanked Bruce Burton for his gift for the VPPEL. Schilling also updated the
Board on some pending legislative action that could affect the district.. High School Principal
Ken Estes discussed upcoming spring sports and Prom happening at the end of April. He also
talked about Student Council and how they hosted a very successful community Blood Drive
and how they also assisted with the Elementary Books and Bingo Night. Middle School Principal
Rob Hoffman shared positive notes about the Special Olympics and how 9 students competed
at UNI and 7 of the participants will advance to the Summer Games held at Iowa State. He also
shared how they had 306 acknowledged acts of kindness in the two weeks leading up to Spring
Break. Elementary Principal Brooke Brunsvold shared about Read Across America Week and
how it was a strange week with conferences and weather but they made the best of it and had
dress up days and different themed activities throughout the week. She also shared about Book
with Bingo and how they spent an hour playing BINGO and each student got a book to take
home. Superintendent Lehmann started off by thanking Bruce Burton for the donation, he then
talked about the VPPEL and facility projects. He also provided an update with Sara Meinders
regarding non-certified contracts and how those would be updated for the 25-26 School Year.
For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Rowe, seconded by Kohler to approve the minutes
from the Regular Board meeting on February 17, 2025. Employee Contracts for Joe Heck,
Custodian & Bus Driver; Trent Trask, High School Special Education; and Trent Trask, Hiring
Incentive. Employee Contract Adjustments for Jessica Smith, Endorsement Agreement and
Employee Resignations for Brian Fessler, Head Basketball Coach; Jay Jolly, Custodian. Also
the Donation from Former Superintendent Bruce Burton. Motion carried unanimously.
In Old Business Superintendent Lehmann provided a legislative update.
In New Business a motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the
standard policy review of: 604.1, 604.2, 604.3, 604.4, 604.5, 604.6 and policy 413.1. Motion
carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Kohler to approve the quote from Mid-West
Roofing Company for the amount of $84,684 for the Nora Springs Roof Project. Motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to approve the 3 year Camera
Subscription License quote from CDW-G for the amount of $36,413.50. Motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the 3 year Firewall and
Switches Subscription License quote from CDW-G for the amount of $53,900. Motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Schilling to approve the Iowa LGRP Agreement
in the amount of $140,987.39. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Schilling and seconded Kohler to approve the Settlement Agreement.
Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded Berman to approve 2025-26 Budget Adjustment
Resolution. 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 - $491,107.11, Management- $36,485.50,
SAVE- $147,267.73, PPEL - $130,272.00, Activity - $18,872.44, Nutrition - $32,395.54. Motion
was made by Bernan and seconded by Kohler. Motion carried unanimously.
Principal Estes shared the history regarding the selection of the Commencement Speaker and
the process taken. He also reviewed the changes that were made a couple of years ago. After
discussion, a motion was made by Schilling to add the Superintendent along with the High
School Principal to the selection committee process. Motion was seconded by Rowe. Motion
carried unanimously. An amendment was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to add
Valedictorian and Salutatorian to the Consideration part of the selection process. Roll Call Vote:
Aye - Kohler, Arthur, & Berman. Naye - Rowe and Schilling. Motion carried.
The new policy reads:
“Commencement speaker(s) will be selected by an anonymous faculty committee appointed by
the High School Principal and Superintendent. Consideration will be given to character,
leadership, academic achievement (including gpa ,class rank, valedictorian, and
salutatorian),community service, as well as public speaking abilities and experience at such.
Suggestions for the April 21, 2025 - Sara Meinders will present the Budget.
Motion was made by Berman and seconded by Kohler to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously. Vice President Arthur adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held on April 21, 2025 in the High School Library in Manly
beginning at 6:00 p.m.
