April 26, 2021
The work session, public hearing, and regular board meeting of the Board of Education of the
Centerville Community School District was held April 26, 2021 at 5:00 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.

Work Session

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the work session to order at 5:00 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Bob Thomas, Mike Thomas, Marty Braster
   Absent:  Kris Shondel
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

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

Work Session

IASB Board Development
Harry Heiligenthal and Lou Ann Gvist from the Iowa Association of School Boards were present via Zoom to lead a Board development work session centering on the Board’s role in evaluations and staff contracts.  Topics of discussion were: impartiality, administration and board’s role in evaluations, types of contracts, effective ways of communicating with patrons, availability of personnel information to the board, and overall best practices for all parties on the topic of evaluations and contracts.

Marty Braster thanked the presenters and they in-turn commended the board on taking the initiative to seek out the development session.

Adjourn
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the work session at 6:26 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Public Hearing – Athletic Complex Project

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:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Bob Thomas, Mike Thomas, Marty Braster
   Absent:  Kris Shondel
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

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

Athletic Complex Project
The question was asked as to whether or not the turf in the lowest bid was what the district wanted.  Rich Parker reported that it was exactly what was wanted.  He also reported that the improvements should be ready for the football season in the fall.

Public Comments on Athletic Complex Project
There were no public comments on the project.

Adjourn
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Bob Thomas to adjourn the public hearing at 6:35 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Regular Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the regular meeting to order at 6:35 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Bob Thomas, Mike Thomas, Marty Braster
   Absent:  Kris Shondel
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed any visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

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

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Resolution Formally Approving and Adopting the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Total Cost of the Athletic Complex Project. Roll call
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to adopt the “Resolution Adopting the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Total Cost of the Centerville Community School Athletic Complex Project” as stated after meeting all public hearing requirements.  Roll call vote:
   Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster
   Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution Awarding Bid on Athletic Complex Project. Roll Call
There were three bidders on the project.  FRK Architects recommends awarding the contract to the low bidder, A.T.G.-Ram Industries, LLC out of Andover, Kansas.

There were a couple of questions from the board that Rachelle Hines answered about the project.  The chemical treatment for subgrade stabilization is above and beyond the base bid amount.  Those dollars won’t be known until the work is started and the tests are done.  The storm sewer improvements costs for bigger pipes have been included in the bid, and the bleachers are an owner item but are included in the overall project costs.

It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to adopt the presented “Resolution Making Award of Construction Contract” as stated, accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for the Athletic Complex Project from A.T.G.-Ram Industries, LLC out of Andover, Kansas for the base bid amount of $1,815,000 and a chemical treatment for subgrade stabilization amount of $6.25 per square yard as presented.  Roll call vote:
   Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster
   Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution Directing the Advertisement for Sale, Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Approving Official Statement for Not to Excced $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021
A resolution was presented directing the advertisement for sale of not to exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021.  The resolution states that bids will be received until 1:30 pm on May 10, 2021 and will be considered at a meeting to be held at 6:30 pm on May 10, 2021.  The resolution also approves the electronic bidding procedure and approves the Official Statement reviewed by all board members.

It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the Resolution Directing the Advertisement for Sale of not to excced $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021, Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Approving Official Statement as stated and presented. Roll call vote:
    Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster
    Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Mike Thomas left the meeting at 6:50 pm. 

Career/College Presentation
Matt Johnson and Luann Eakins gave a presentation on career and college readiness at Centerville High School.  The presentation focused on four items that the state of Iowa has defined to determine if a student is college/career ready.  The presentation focused on what exactly Centerville High School is doing to align with those goals.  

GEAR Up Grant Presentation
Karen Swanson reported out on the GEAR Up grant (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs).  This grant comes around every 4-5 years and is a 7-year grant.  Centerville Community Schools was one out of four new districts who have been awarded the grant for fiscal year 2022.  This grant starts with a particular 6th grade class and follows them throughout their remaining school years.  The dollars received are based on the enrollment of that particular class.  The district is just in the beginning stages of preparation and will be meeting with grant facilitators in the coming weeks for more planning.  They will report out when more information is received. 

Principal Reports
All principals provided written reports to the board.  Items highlighted during the meeting were:  ISASP testing at various levels, gardening at Howar, process of purchasing curriculum, donation from Bridgeview Church, and reading curriculum for professional development.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts