January 27, 2020
The work session of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held January 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634 North Main, Centerville.

Work Session

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Brooke Johnson, Marty Braster, Kris Shondel, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas,    
                  Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  None
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed visitors.

Approve Agenda
There was a recommendation to move “Item F, Kansas City Jazz Contest” to directly after “Item
A, Technology Presentation.”  It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to 
approve the agenda as amended.  Motion carried unanimously.

Work Session

Technology Presentation – Mekca Wallace-Spurgin
Mekca Wallace-Spurgin was at an out of state conference but presented to the board via “Zoom.”  The purpose was to show the board how technology is being used in that capacity in various ways throughout the district.  Her conference is focusing on flexible learning and on the media resources that this generation has available to them today.  She is presenting on Centerville and the Teacher Community Program and how media is being used in the classroom and really moving towards being future ready.  

Kansas City Jazz Contest-Jim DePrizio
Jim Deprizio was present to report on an upcoming trip to Kansas City for a Jazz Contest.  He is seeking permission for the out of state trip for just the day on April 23rd as well as seeking permission to take a school bus.  The board will approve the trip at an upcoming regular meeting.  

Reflection of January 20th Master Facility Draft Meeting
Marty Braster thanked all people involved with the meeting and commented on how positive and effective the meeting was.  Tom Rubel reported that the district is getting several surveys back and will be sending something out soon with a final ending date to give feedback.  After that the administration will compile the information and get it to the board so they can begin on setting priorities and look at strategies for financial decisions.

Iowa School Performance Profile Update
Rhonda Raskie gave a presentation on the Iowa School Performance Profile with Differentiated Accountability and ESSA.  She had hoped the information would be available for review but it isn’t available to the public yet.  She gave an overview of the website and what information will be able to be accessed once it is ready.  Hopefully she will be able to report out on the information at an upcoming meeting. 

Kris Shondel left the meeting at 7:54 pm and returned at 7:50 pm.

Student Led Conferences
Karen Swanson gave a report on the 8th grade pilot for student-led conferences.  It will be all day on March 19th.  The concept is a conference where the student is involved as well as the parent/guardian or adult in the conference process.
Brooke Johnson left the meeting at 8:06 pm and returned at 8:08 pm.

Business & Community Partnership Committee (CTE)-Update
Karen Swanson gave an update on the Business & Community Partnership Committee meeting.  The meeting was on January 22nd.  The Pre-apprenticeship plan, and career academy were discussed.  There are approximately 18 students involved right now.  Indian Hills Community College will be adding a new program called “Industrial Maintenance.”  The board and administration spoke about the importance of work-based learning and what the district is doing to support that.

Reports
Marty Braster reported that at some time he would like to have a work session that focuses on social media.

Karen Swanson reported on the January 3rd professional development day with Marcia Tate.

Matt Johnson reported on student achievement, math curriculum, and a CTE grant for $7700 that was received. 

Rhonda Raskie reported on the Robotics program.

Tom Rubel reported on legislative items.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:56 pm.  Motion carried unanimously.