December 14, 2020
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
December 14, 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.

Regular Meeting

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

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
Bob Thomas noted that the ratio of males to females in National Honor Society is disproportionate.  At 
some time he would like to see what the district is doing to address that.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Approve Minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the November 9th minutes as 
stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approve Indian Hills Community College MOU for CTE Academy Programming
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Hills Community College for the CTE Academy Program, Hills West Regional Center as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Roof Project Schematic Design & Design Development
There were questions from Kevin Wiskus regarding the architect/engineer fees related to the project.  There was a specific discussion about the fee structure, reimbursable expenses, and the printing costs.  After discussion, it was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the Roof Project Schematic Design and Design Development provided by FRK Architects as presented.  Motion passed 6-1 with Kevin Wiskus voting “No.”

Approve Final Quantity Adjustment Summary for Lakeview Parking Lot Paving Project
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Thomas to approve the final quantity adjustment summary for Lakeview Parking Lot Paving Project with an adjustment credit of $11,045.70.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Engineer’s Final Report and Resolution Accepting Final Completion of Lakeview School Parking Lot Paving Project
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the Engineer’s Final Report and Resolution accepting final completion of Lakeview School Parking Lot Paving Project as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution Appointing Paying Agent, Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent, Approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement and Authorizing the Execution of Same
Board Member Kevin Wiskus introduced the following Resolution entitled "RESOLUTION APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT, bond REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME" and moved its adoption.  Board Member Mike Moore seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:
Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty Braster
Nays:  None
The President declared the Resolution adopted.
Approval of Tax Exemption Certificate
Board Member Kevin Wiskus moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved.  Board Member Brooke Johnson seconded the motion.  The roll was called, and the vote was:

Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty Braster
Nays:  None
The president declared the Motion adopted.
Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate
Board Member Brooke Johnson moved that the form of Continuing Disclosure Certificate be placed on file and approved.  Board Member Bob Thomas seconded the motion.  The roll was called, and the vote was:
Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty Braster
Nays:  None
The president declared the Motion adopted.
Resolution Authorizing the Terms of Issuance and Providing for and Securing the Payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds
Board Member Brooke Johnson introduced the following Resolution entitled "Resolution Authorizing AND PROVIDING FOR the Terms of Issuance and Securing the Payment of $6,505,000 school infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bondS, SERIES 2020, OF THE Centerville Community School District, State of Iowa, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTERS 423E AND 423F OF THE CODE OF IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR A METHOD OF PAYMENT OF SAID bondS," and moved its adoption.  Board Member Bob Thomas seconded the motion to adopt.  The roll was called, and the vote was:
Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty Braster
Nays:  None
The President declared the Resolution adopted.
Approve Early Graduates for 2020-21
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the 2020-21 Early Graduate list as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Designate New Attorney & Approve Engagement of Services Agreement
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Thomas to designate Ahlers & Cooney as the district’s new legal representation and to approve the engagement of services agreement as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Engagement Letter with Ahlers & Cooney
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the engagement letter with Ahlers and Cooney for bond counsel services.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures
Personnel items for consideration were presented as follows:
Resignations
Tabitha Long – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at CHS, effective Nov. 24, 2020.
Transfers
Stacy Moore – Transfer to Aide Specific at CHS, effective Nov. 30, 2020, replacing Tabitha Long.
Employment/Contracts 
Skyler Morrison – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level 2, Step 2, $10.47/hr, 7.75 hours per day, effective Nov. 16 replacing Stacy Moore.
Neal Caylor – Head Boys’ Soccer Coach, Step 1, $4,190.07, beginning March 15, 2020, replacing Tino Terrones.
Sports Officials Contracts-as listed

It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Financial Reports
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve all prepaids, bills, pay per diem, FY20 support staff early retiree leave payments, and financial reports as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Committee Report
The finance committee reported out on their meeting earlier in the evening.  The meeting focused on the 5-year plan, open enrollment, and continuing discussion on the food service program.

Superintendent Report
Mr. Rubel reported out on the language that has been added to support staff contracts per board discussion, updates on possible sale of Central, and continued discussion on the remote learning plan.  The administration will be meeting again on December 17th to decide the direction the district will take when students return from break.  

Adjourn
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                                                Chief Financial Officer, Lisa Swarts