Unapproved CENTRAL SPRINGS SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING MINUTES - May 19, 2025
The Regular Board meeting for the Central Springs Community School Board was held in the Middle
School Library at Nora Springs on May 19, 2025. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 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, Rob Hoffman, Brooke Brunsvold, and Bill Shafer. Incoming Superintendent Wade Grinhaug,
Barb Shafer, and Chris Arians joined via Google Meet.
Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Kohler to approve the agenda as presented. Motion
carried unanimously.
No public comments were heard.
Administrative Reports were heard from President Schilling who thanked the staff members and
students for a successful Community Service Day, she has heard lots of positive comments from
community members. Principal Brunsvold shared FAST testing results and mentioned the upcoming end
of year events that are taking place this last week of school. Brunsvold also mentioned that in May the
elementary students take their learning outside of the classroom. This month the Kindergarten went on
Farm Tours, First Grade went to the Landfill, Second Grade went to the Fossil Park, and Third Grade
ventured down to the Blank Park Zoo. Principal Hoffman shared the preliminary results for the ISASP
testing and went through the different testing categories. He also talked about Transition Day and Step
Up Day that the students participated in. Hoffman also mentioned the outstanding job the students did in
the presentation of Willy Wonka Jr. and the Spring Concert, mentioning that the gym was filled to
capacity. Superintendent Lehmann congratulated the seniors on the outstanding amount of awards that
were given at awards night. Lehmann also recognized the school board and thanked them for their time
and dedication that they give to the school district.
For Consent Agenda, motion was made by Rowe and seconded by Berman to approve the minutes
from the Regular Board meeting on April 21, 2025 and the Public Hearing on April 21, 2025. Employee
Contracts for Kaylee Parks, Head Girls Basketball. Employee Contract Adjustments for Lynn
Vonderohe, Preschool Paraprofessional; Marcia Christianson - Daycare Opener. Employee
Resignations from Becky Viers, Daycare Closer; Kaylee Parks, MS Girls Basketball; Eli Steidl,
Auditorium Technician. Donations from First Security Bank - $300 Community Service Day; Pinicon
Farms - $100 Field Day; WCTA - $3500 - Donation to E-Sports Team for gaming desks. Motion carried
unanimously.
In Old Business Superintendent Lehmann provided a legislative update.
In New Business a motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Arthur to approve the standard policy
review of: 605.1, 605.2, 605.3, 605.3R1, 605.3E1, 605.3E2, 605.3E3, 605.3E4 Motion carried
unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded by Rowe to approve the sharing arrangements of Social
Worker with Northwood, Lake Mills, and Forest City; Library Services with Riceville and St. Ansgar;
Human Resources Director with St. Ansgar and Northwood; School Business Official with West Fork.
Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the 2025-2026 District Career and
Academic Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to approve the 2025-2026 Consortium
Agreement for the North Iowa Therapeutic Instructional Consortium. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Berman to approve the Education Support Personnel
Salary Supplement for payment on June 10, 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Arthur and seconded Rowe to approve the Milk bid from Anderson Erickson
Dairy and the Bread bid from Pan-O-Gold. Motion carried unanimously.
A motion was made by Berman and seconded Rowe to approve the 2025-2026 School Fees. 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 - $213,051.32, SAVE- $20,012.89, PPEL -
$22,942.07, Activity - $24,478.54, Nutrition - $42,915.10. Motion was made by Arthur and seconded by
Kohler. Roll Call Vote Kohler - Aye, Schilling - Aye, Rowe - Aye, Arthur - Aye. Berman Abstained.
Suggestions for June 16, 2025 Board Meeting - Work Session at 5pm at Railroad Museum in Manly.
Motion was made by Kohler and seconded by Rowe to adjourn the Board Meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
President Schilling adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Our next board meeting will be held on June 16, 2025 in the High School Library in Manly beginning at
6:00 p.m.
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Jean Schilling, Board President Jackie Dalluge, Board Secretary
