March 8, 2021
The public hearing and regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School
District was held March 8, 2021 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.

Public Hearing – 2021-2022 Calendar

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the public hearing 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.

Approve agenda
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.	

2021-2022 Calendar
The 2021-2022 calendar for the most part mirrors the current approved calendar.  Although professional development time was moved around in the schedule this year, it will follow the normal Monday PD schedule.

Public Comments on 2021-2022 Calendar
There were no comments from the public.

Adjourn to Regular Board Meeting
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adjourn the public hearing and move to the regular board meeting at 6:34 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Regular Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the regular meeting to order at 6:34 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 and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors

Public Forum
There were no comments from the public.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.	

Approve Minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the February 8th, 15th, and 22nd
meeting minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approve 2021-22 School Calendar
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the 2021-2022 School Calendar as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Results of General Obligation Bond Special Election
This district has not received the official canvass summary from the county auditor yet but has received the unofficial results.  Unofficial results consisted of the following numbers:
997 – total number of voters
598 - 60% required “yes” votes
624 – total “yes” votes received
26 – over/under requirement

There was a thank you to the community for their efforts and to everyone involved for their hard work in informing the public with the necessary information to make an informed decision.

Resolution Tentatively Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Total Cost for the Howar Middle School A/C Improvements & Renovations Phase 1 Project, and Setting the Time, Date and Location for a Hearing Thereon and Further Authorizing the Posting of a Notice Seeking Competitive Bids on said Howar Middle School A/C Improvements & Renovations Project 
Tentative costs for both Phase 1 and 2 of the Howar project were projected as $2,978,460.  Phase 1 bid opening will be April 8th at 2:00 pm with the public hearing set for April 12th at 6:30 pm.

It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to adopt the “Resolution Tentatively Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Total Cost for the Howar Middle School A/C Improvements & Renovations Phase 1 Project, and Setting the Time, Date and Location for a Hearing Thereon and Further Authorizing the Posting of a Notice Seeking Competitive Bids on said Howar Middle School A/C Improvements & Renovations Project as stated.
  Roll call vote:
   Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty 
              Braster
   Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Preliminary Discussion of 2021-22 Budget and set Date and Time for Public Hearing
Lisa Swarts updated the board on the timeline for budget review, publication, and certification.  It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Thomas to set the 2021-22 budget public hearing for April 12, 2021 at 6:30 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures
Personnel items for consideration were presented as follows:

Resignations
1. Mona Berry – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview Elem. Effective at the end of the 2020-21 contract year, requesting payment for unused Flex and sick days.
2. Amy Moorman – Resigning from Guidance Secretary position at Howar Middle School effective at the end of the 2020-21 contract year.
3. Laura Weber – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific position at Lakeview Elem. Effective immediately.
4. Cassandra Bair – Resigning from Centerville Preschool effective February 12, 2021.

Employment/Contracts
1. Tod Donels – Middle School Girls’ Track Coach. Step 7, $2,169.31, effective March 22, 2021 for 45 days, replacing Jason Reed.
2. Kristina Gibson – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview Elementary, 7.25 hrs/day, level II, Step 3, $10.77/hour, new position.
3. Lacey Exline – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Centerville Preschool, 7.25 hrs/day, level II, Step 2, $10.47/hour, new position.
4. Gracee Nickell - Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Centerville Preschool, 7.25 hrs/day, level II, Step 2, $10.47/hour, new position.
5. Megan Moore – Sub Custodian, level II, Step 1, $10.27/hour
4. Steve Smith – Full Time Custodian at Lakeview, 8 hrs/day, level II, Step 2, $10.62/hour, replacing Pam Mathes

Volunteer Agreements
1. Chad Butler – Trap Shooting
2. Steve Logsdon – Trap Shooting
3. Matthew Harryman – Trap Shooting
4. Chad Shondel – Trap Shooting
5. Kele Cossel – Trap Shooting
6. Joseph Mikels – Trap Shooting

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

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

Committee Reports
Marty Braster reported out on the March 1st finance committee meeting.  Items discussed were:  Preschool programming, TLC, ESSER funds, SSA rate, health insurance, and brief update on Central.  

The finance committee directed the administration to move forward with their proposals for both preschool and the TLC plan that was approved in the 2019-20 school year by adding another coach.

There were also discussions in the finance meeting about the Preschool project estimated costs.  It was noted that the survey and earlier discussions at the board table had identified parking as one of the priorities.  Since it was a part of the budget during the issuance of the bonds they would like the facilities committee to take a look at that to see if it can still fit within the budget. 

There was also an update on the finance committee meeting that happened right before tonight’s board meeting.  The meeting completely focused on discussions with Matt Gillaspie from Piper Sandler on the GO bond issuance.  Discussions centered on interest rates and what the different options were.  The finance committee settled on the decision to move forward with the process because of the low interest rates now.

Financial Reports
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the pay per diem, prepaids, list of bills, and financial reports as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Superintendent Report
The administration is busy at this time of year working on facilities projects, budget preparations, staff planning, curriculum planning, and virtual learning discussions.
Next board meeting/work session is March 22nd.  Graduation is May 23rd.  The last day for students at this time is June 1st and the last day for teachers is June 2nd. 

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts