July 20, 2020
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
July 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634 North Main,
Centerville.  Patrons that wished to attend virtually were given the option of logging into the meeting.

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the public hearing to order at 6:31 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Kris Shondel, Kevin Wiskus, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster, Brooke Johnson
   Absent:  Mike Thomas 
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
There were no comments from the public.  Bob Thomas reported that four students from Randy Marcussen’s 
class were winners of an annual ISEA contest.  

Approve agenda	
Item “Board Involvement in Graduation” will now just be a report since the date has passed.  It was moved by 
Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the agenda as recommended.  Motion passed
unanimously.

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the June 8th, June 15th, and
June 29th minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There was no old business.

New Business

Presentation/Board Action on Return to Learn Plan
Mr. Rubel explained that for many weeks the district has been working on three required plans for the state in regards to “returning to learn.”  Those three plans were: face to face plan, hybrid plan, and remote learning plan.  It was going to be the local district’s choice on which one they would implement.  But on July 10th, the governor signed a proclamation that changed that process.  Her recent proclamation states that all schools must return face to face.  

Mr. Rubel also reported that the district had done a survey with both families and employees on their preferences before the governor’s latest proclamation.  Results of that survey were as follows:
Families – 64.8% Face to Face, 26% Hybrid, 9.2% Remote
Staff – 73.9% Face to Face, 25.4% Hybrid, .7% Remote

Due to the governor’s proclamation and the results of the survey, the district will be returning for the school year face to face as normally scheduled.  If parents do not feel comfortable, there will be the option for students to participate in remote learning.  Every student will have a device available to them.  

A document will be available by the end of the week with greater detail about returning that will hopefully answer many questions.  There will also be a Zoom session on July 27th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm that will be open to the public as well.  The Zoom session will be recorded for future viewing.  

Board Involvement in Graduation
Matt Johnson reported that graduation went really well.  Student turnout was good and the weather was nice.  

Approve 2021 I.A.S.B. Legislative Priorities 
It was recommended that the board select the same priorities from the previous year.  Bob Thomas stated that he would also like to add a resolution concerning broadband.  It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the 2021 Legislative Priorities for the Centerville Board as:
   #3 Preschool
   #7 Mental Health
   #19 Supplemental State Aid
   #27 Expanding Educational Opportunities
    Infrastructure 
Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2020-2021 Board Meeting and Work Session Dates
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the 2020-21 board meeting dates and work sessions are presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Bid for Garbage Pickup for 2020-21
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the 2020-21 garbage pickup bid from Hill’s Sanitation:  Basic Bid $875.00/per month and Summer Pickup $25.00/container.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approve 2020-2021 Fuel Bids
2020-2021 Fuel Bids were presented as follows:
MFA Oil Company – Super unleaded - $.12 above IDOT Rack; Diesel - $.12 above IDOT Rack
Bratz Oil Corporation –Gasoline and Diesel at pump price
The recommendation was to follow last year’s practice of using MFA Oil Company fuel for the buses and using Bratz Oil Corporation for suburbans/cars.  Kevin Wiskus inquired about why the district wouldn’t just go with the low bid for all.  Brooke Johnson spoke about last year some board members were concerned about giving business to local businesses. 

It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve bids for the 2020-2021 school year for MFA Oil Company for buses and Bratz Oil Corporation for suburbans/cars.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2nd Reading of Board Policies 401.14 
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the 2nd reading of board policy 401.14 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 1st Reading of Board Policies 401.14R1, 401.9R1
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the 1st reading of board policies 401.14R1 and 401.9R1 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2020-21 Librarian Agreement with Albia CSD
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the 2020-21 librarian agreement with Albia CSD as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Agreement with the City of Centerville
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the agreement for an easement to proceed with the concrete work at the preschool for the drop-off and pick-up zone project.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Activity Fund Transfers within for Negative Accounts
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the activity fund transfers as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  

Mike Moore asked that the district should look into clubs/activities that are consistently negative.

Approve Adding Schedule D Positions
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to add the positions of Girls Swimming and CHS Dance Team to Schedule D as recommended by Rich Parker.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Handbook Changes for 2020-21 for CHS, Howar, Lakeview, and Preschool
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve CHS, Howar, Lakeview, and Preschool handbooks as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Personnel items presented for consideration were as follows:

Resignations
1. Megan Phillips, resigning her position of Family Consumer Science .5 FTE Instructor effective at the end of 2019-20 school year.
2. Jessica Kimm, resigning her position as High School Associate effective end of 2019-20 school year.
3. Sydney Ocker, resigning her position as Lakeview Associate effective end of 2019-20 school year.
4. Maggey Johnson, resigning her position as Wrestling Cheerleading Sponsor/Coach
5. Laura Ashby, resigning her position as Howar Associate effective end of 2019-20 school year.
6. Brandon Clark, resigning his position as Assistant Football Coach, effective immediately.
7. Amy Moorman, resigning her position as Howar Associate, effective for the 2020-21 school year.
8. Jessie Fitzwater, resigning her position as CHS Associate, effective for the 2020-21 school year.

Transfers
1. Ryan Hodges, Voluntary Transfer to Student Success Coordinator, Salaried position, 208 days, $51,332.00 - previous position 7-12 Guidance Counselor,
2. Luann Eakins. Voluntary Transfer to 7-12 Guidance Counselor, Certified Staff position MA+12 Step 16 - $66,571, including extended day contract – 32 days, MA+12 Step 16 - $11,331.20
previous position 7-12 Guidance Counselor
3. Tyler Morgan, transferring to H.S. Summer Band, Step 7, $3,131.25
4. Tyler Morgan, transferring to H.S Instrumental Band, Step 1, $4,190.07

Employment/Contracts
1. Meghan Decena, School Nurse, BA Step 10, $43,414.60, funds to be paid with CARES dollars
2. Neal Caylor, MS Cross Country Coach, Replacing Tyler Baze, Step 1, $1,723.81
3. Mike Gill, Bus Driver, Level 3, Step 2, $13.30
4. Elizabeth Logsdon, Trapshooting Sponsor, Step 1, $1,794.82, new position
5. Elizabeth Sells, CHS Head Dance Coach, Step 1, $1,084.64, new position
6. Amber White, Girls Swim Head Coach, Step 1, $1,794.82, new position
7. Stacey Zaputil, adding .15 FTE to her .25 HS Cheerleading Coach, new salary at $1,362.26, replacing .15 Cheer position held by Maggey Johnson
8. Julie Caraccio – Amendment to current contract.  Current contract is $86,248 for 238 days. Recommendation is to make a full time position at 261 days.  New contract amount will be $93,710 beginning July 1, 2020. 
9. Julie Vanderlinden – Student Council Advisor Sponsor, replacing Shawna Jacobsen & Shelley Cranston, Step 1, $526.18

Some corrections need to be approved from last month’s sports employment contracts. There was a mistake of adding one extra step amount.  The corrected amounts are below for approval.
1. Mallory Denny – 7th Grade Volleyball Coach, replacing Tino Terrones, Step 2, $1,798.06
2. Taylor Lawson – HS Assistant Volleyball Coach, replacing Kristy Demry, Step 1, $2,327.46
3. Tino Terrones – 8th Grade Volleyball Coach, replacing Tony Kurimiski, Step 10, $2,392.06
 
Sports Official Contracts – as listed

Volunteers
1. Brock Carson, Volunteer HS Baseball Coach, replacing Tyler Baze (Paid Asst)

It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all personnel items excluding position for Julie Vanderlinden as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the contract for Julie Vanderlinden as presented.  Motion passed unanimously with Mike Moore abstaining from the vote.

Financial Reports
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the pay per diem, prepaids, current bills, and financial reports as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Superintendent Report
The only other thing to report was that there will be fall activities for the upcoming school year.

Adjourn
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                                                Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Swarts