February 15, 2021
The special meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School
District was held February 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634
North Main, Centerville.  

Special Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the special meeting to order at 5:34 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, Athletic Director Rich Parker, and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Closed Session—Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(a) and 21.5(i) “To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.” Roll call
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to move into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)a and 21.5(i) “To review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.” Roll call:
Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty Braster
Nays:  None
Motion carried unanimously.  The board moved into closed session at 5:35 pm and moved back into open session at 9:03 pm.  

Action on recommendation to terminate employment contract
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate the coaching contract of Merle Jones, effective immediately.  Roll call vote:
Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster
Nays:  Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kris Shondel

The vote to terminate failed 4-3.

Adjourn
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts