April 21, 2020
The special meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held 
April 21, 2020 via at 6:30 p.m. virtually via Zoom.  Patrons that wished to attend virtually were given the 
option of logging into the meeting.

Special Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the special meeting to order at 6:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Marty Braster, Kevin Wiskus, Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Bob Thomas, Mike Thomas
   Absent:  Kris Shondel 
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed all visitors.

Approve agenda
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the agenda.  Motion passed unanimously.

**Kris Shondel entered the meeting at 6:35 p.m.

New Business

Approval of Extension to Pandemic Response and Emergency Suspension of Policy 
At the advice of legal counsel, it was recommended to extend the previously approved Pandemic Response and Emergency Suspension of Policy Resolution and to continue with administrative leave and paying hourly employees according to the governor’s orders. 
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to extend the previously approved Pandemic Policy until the end of the 2019-2020 school year based on the governor’s order and proclamation.  Motion passed unanimously.

Update on Remote Learning Plan by Administrators
Administrators from all buildings along with Special Education Director Rhonda Raskie gave updates on the district’s remote learning plan.  Items reported on were: how staff is staying connected with students, staff, and parents, the grading system, possible checkout procedures for staff and students, making sure there is no interruption with seniors’ future plans, equitable learning for the special education program, and possible events with “The Pitch” for senior awards and other activities.  A lot of items are still being discussed and considered.

Rich Parker gave an update that unfortunately, spring sports have been cancelled.  At this time, June 1st is the date for a decision on summer sports.  

Approve 2019-20 Summer Projects List
The facilities committee previously met and approved the 2019-20 summer projects list with estimations of about $282,995.  Tim Kaster will continue getting bids and any final amounts will be brought to the board in the future.  

Also on the summer projects list were projects previously approved for Summer 2019 that didn’t have time to get finished.  Estimated costs for those projects are approximately $882,650.  It was also reported that the district is continuing to work with Bill Buss on the Lakeview Parking Project.  

Projects being approved are as follows:

High School
Repair drywall/re-caulk windows
Replace part of sidewalk/west of science wing

Howar
Band room carpet
Bathroom stalls/girls restroom & locker room

Lakeview
1. Classroom painting
2. Replace sections of parking lot
3. New doors in hallway
4. Divide computer room into 3 rooms
5. Hall of Fame project
6. LED lighting
7. Paint end caps
8. Abatement of classrooms/hallway
9. Parking lights for lot

Preschool
Off-street pick-up and drop-off loading
Install window A/C’s

Equipment
2 new mowers

2018-19 Projects
New playground, dirt work, mulch/Lakeview
Gym Floor/Lakeview
Pave new parking lot/Lakeview

It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve all projects on the 2020 Summer project list with estimated costs as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Superintendent Report
Tom Rubel spoke about the Early Retirement policy.  He reiterated that the intent of an early retirement program is strictly for financial reasons.  Due to early retirement and other factors, there are some positions that will not be filled and will be suspended for the FY21 year.   

He also spoke about the senior class and how tough it must be for both them and their families during this time.  He spoke about them missing out on important milestones that they have been looking forward to and that everyone else has gotten to experience.  He hopes that the seniors know that we wish it would have been different.

Adjourn
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                                              Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Swarts