June 14, 2021
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held 
June 14, 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.

Regular Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 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
There were no public comments.

Approve agenda
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.
 
Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the May 24th minutes as 
stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

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. Roll call.
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve and adopt the Resolution entitled “Resolution appointing UMB Bank, N.A. of West Des Moines, Iowa to serve as paying agent, bond registrar, and transfer agent, approving the paying agent, bond registrar and transfer agent agreement and authorizing the execution of same” 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.

Approval of form of Tax Exemption Certificate. Roll call.
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to place on file and approve the Tax Exemption Certificate 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.

Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Roll call.
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to place on file and approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate 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.

Resolution Amending the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2021, and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof. Roll call.
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve and adopt the Resolution entitled “Resolution amending the resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 general obligation school bonds, series 2021, and levying a tax for the payment thereof” 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.

First Reading of Board Policies 505.7, and 505.7R
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the first reading of board policies 505.7 and 505.7R as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve School Fees for 2021-22 in General/Cafeteria/Activity Funds
There was a brief discussion regarding textbook rental fees. Mike Moore questioned, if textbooks aren’t used, why there would be a fee charged?  It was reported that the district still uses textbooks in some areas and uses digital content in place of textbooks in other areas.  It was asked and Lisa Swarts reported that the textbook rental fees generated approximately $20,000 in revenue for the district.  

After discussion it was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to suspend textbook rental fees for the 2021-2022 school year.  Motion passed 6-1 with Bob Thomas voting “no.”  

It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all 2021-2022 General/Cafeteria/Activity fees excluding textbook rental fees as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Final FY21 TSS Teacher Funds Payment
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the final FY21 TSS payments list as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Powerschool 2021-2022 Contract
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the 2021-2022 Powerschool contract as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution to Transfer Funds for Athletic Equipment.  Roll call.
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the “Board Resolution to Transfer Funds for Athletic Equipment” as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2021-22 Librarian Agreement with Albia CSD
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the 2021-2022 Librarian Sharing Agreement with Albia Community School District as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Set Board Meeting Dates and Times for 2021-2022
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the list of board meeting dates and times for the 2021-2022 year as listed.  Motion passed unanimously.

2021 Summer Nutrition Program Update
Tom Rubel reported out that the district will be participating in the Summer Nutrition Program this year.  The program is set to take place June 16th through August 13th.  The program will run three days a week and the students will be provided meals for the “off” days of the week as well.  Pick-up spots will be at Lakeview and the ISU Extension office.

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

Resignations
1. Tim Roush – Resigning from H.S. Social Studies at the end of the 2020-21 contract year.
2. Ladonna Fechtling – Resigning from Aide at Appanoose County Campus effective June 1, 2021.
3. Jared Bevins – Resigning from H.S. Physical Education Teacher, head wrestling coach, assistant football coach, and weight room supervisor effective at the end of the 2020-21 contract year.

Transfers
1. Gracee Nickell – Transfer from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific @ Pre School to Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview effective with the 2021-22 contract year. Increase from 4 to 5 days per week, and 7.25 hours/day to 7.5 hours/day.  
2. Rita Dyke – Transfer from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific @ Pre School to Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview effective with the 2021-22 contract year. Increase from 4 to 5 days per week, and 7.25 hours/day to 7.5 hours/day.  
3. Misty Matherly – Transfer from Kindergarten Aide to Sp, Ed. Aide Specific @ Lakeview.  Increase from 5.5 hours/day to 7.5 hours/day. 
4. Mike Kincaid – Transfer from Mechnanic to Assistant Transportation Director. Increase from $19.67 to $23.67/hour.  This will be a change in title and added additional duties, effective June 15, 2021.

Employment/Contracts
1. Neal Caylor – Rescind resignations for HS Boys’ Soccer Coach, Middle School Cross Country and NHS Advisor for the 2021-22 contract year.
2. John Cochran – Summer Weight Room Coach beginning June 7, 2021 replacing Jared Bevins.
3. Taylor Shinn – Asst. High School Softball Coach, Step 1, $2,327.46, replacing Sarah Zintz.
4. Brian Koehler – M.S./H.S. Physical Education Teacher – B.A. Step 13, $56,026.00 replacing Jared Bevins.
5. Brian Koehler – Asst. High School Football Coach – Step 12, $6,217.61, replacing Jared Bevins.
6. Patricia Schoenherr – 5th Grade Self Contained Classroom Teacher, B.A., Step 6, $46,848.00, 189 days replacing Paige Warren.
7. Brandie Brown – 3-5 Grade Counselor. B.A.+24, Step 1, $46,848.00, 189 days beginning 8/16/2021, replacing Tino Terrones.
8. McKinley Lain – Director of Summer Nutrition Program, $25.00/hour, as necessary, beginning June 3, 2021.
9. Marcy Cossolotto –Summer Nutrition Program, $11.22/hour, as necessary, beginning June 16, 2021.
10. Shirley Bentley –Summer Nutrition Program, $10.22/hour, as necessary, beginning June 16, 2021.
11. James Price –Summer Nutrition Program, $9.97/hour, as necessary, beginning June 16, 2021.
12. Jaylee McKenzie –Summer Nutrition Program, $9.97/hour, as necessary, beginning June 16, 2021.
13. Crystal Cunningham – Guidance Secretary@ Howar Middle School – 5.5 hours per day, Level I, step 6, $11.05/hour, replacing Amy Moorman.

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.

Financial Reports
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve all prepaids, list of bills, financial reports, and pay per diem as presented.  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.”
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 7:32 pm and moved back into open session at 10:16 pm.  

Adjourn
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the meeting at 10:17 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts