July 12, 2021
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held 
July 12, 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 6:33 pm.  Roll call to determine
quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty Braster
   Absent:  Bob Thomas (entered the meeting at 7:18 pm)
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
A member from the public on Zoom asked if board meetings were open to the public.  It was reported, yes 
they will be physically open to 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 June 14th minutes as 
stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approve 2022 IASB Legislative Priorities 
After discussion the board settled on the priorities on the topics of Supplemental State Aid, Mental Health, Teacher Shortage, and Expanding Educational Opportunities/Vouchers.
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the recommended legislative priorities as discussed.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Bid for Garbage Pickup for 2021-22
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the 2021-22 garbage pickup bid from Hill’s Sanitation:  Basic Bid $900/per month and Summer Pickup $27.50/container.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approve 2021-2022 Fuel Bids
2021-2022 Fuel Bids were presented as follows:
MFA Oil Company – Super unleaded - $.12 above IDOT Rack; Diesel - $.12 above IDOT Rack
Bratz Oil Corporation –Gasoline and Diesel at pump price
The recommendation was to follow last year’s practice of using MFA Oil Company fuel for the buses and using Bratz Oil Corporation for suburbans/cars.  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve bids for the 2021-2022 school year for MFA Oil Company for buses and Bratz Oil Corporation for suburbans/cars.  Motion passed unanimously.

Second Reading of Board Policies 505.7, 505.7R
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the second reading of board policies 505.7 and 505.7R as stated.  Motion passed unanimously. 

Approval of Central Lease Agreement
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the lease agreement for space at Central Ward Elementary with Harvest Energy Services, Inc. as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Contract Amendment & Change Order for CHS Chiller Project
Contract amendment and change order 1 were presented for the High School Chiller Project. These changes add $26,439.74 to the project to be in compliance with the Davis Bacon Act in order for the project to be funded with ESSER funds.
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the contract amendment and change order 1 for the High School Chiller Project as presented.    Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Contract Amendment and Change Orders for Howar Phase I Project
Contract amendment and change orders were presented for the Howar Phase I Project. 
$96,384.05 for non-HVAC improvements
$67,102.04 HVAC improvements.
Total of $163,486.09 added to the project to be in compliance with the Davis Bacon Act in order for the HVAC portion of project to be funded with ESSER funds.
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the contract amendment and change order 1 for the Howar Phase I Project as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Change Order for Athletic Complex Project
Contract amendment and change order 1 were presented for the Track and Field Athletic Complex Project. 
$100,550 - A proof roll resulting in major rutting throughout the field and track area. Perform stabilization measures of the entire field and track as stated in bid specifications
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the contract amendment and change order 1 for the Athletic Complex Project as presented.    Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Induction Coach Consortium Contract Agreement 2021-22
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the 2021-22 Induction Coach Consortium Contract Agreement as presented.  Motion passed with Kevin Wiskus voting present.

Approve Athletic Admission Prices
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve Athletic Admission Prices as recommended by Rich Parker.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Activity Fund Transfers within for Negative Accounts
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the recommended activity fund transfers for negative accounts as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Handbook Changes for 2021-22 for CHS, Howar, Lakeview, Preschool, and Virtual Academy
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve CHS, Howar, Lakeview, Preschool, and Virtual Academy handbooks as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

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

Resignations
1. Bill Husiman – Resigning from M.S. Baseball Coach effective at the end of the 2020-21 season.
1. Kayleen Durley – Resigning from prom sponsor effective at the end of the 2020-21 contract year.

Transfers
1. Steve Smith – Transfer from night custodian at Lakeview to day custodian at Lakeview effective July 1, 2021.

Employment/Contracts
1. Sarah Conrad – One Year Contract – Non-renewing – Lakeview Art Teacher, BA+12, Step 10, $53,404.00, replacing Shawna Lewellen for the 2021-22 school year only – non renewing contract.
2. Elizabeth Budiselich – Art teacher, shared at Lakeview and Howar M.S., B.A., Step 1, $42,915.00, replacing Randy Marcussen.
3. Todd Donels – Strat II Sp. Ed. at CHS, B.A., Step 13, $56,026.00, replacing Alex Belloma.
4. Ryan Conrad – Social Studies at CHS, M.A., Step 6, $50781.00, replacing Tim Roush.
5. Ryan Conrad – Assistant H.S. Football Coach, Step 13, $3,752.85, replacing Brandon Clark.
6. Madison Moorman – HS Assistant Volleyball Coach, Step 1, $2,363.15, replacing Tino Terrones.
7. Mason Whilser – HS Head Wrestling Coach, Step 1, $4,723.02, replacing Jared Bevins.
8. Courtney Koestner – Rescinding resignation from A.D. Secretary, Modification of contract from 29.5 hours per week to 20 hours per week.
9. Emilie Wendel – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 3, $10.77/hour, 7.5 hours/day, 186 days beginning Aug. 23, 2021, replacing Mona Berry.
10. Nyrobi McIntire – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific, Level II, Step 3, $10.77/hour, 7.5 hours/day, effective August 23, 2021, for 186 days replacing Buffy Hurley.
11. Taylor Wussow – rescinding resignation and returning to TAG position virtually with in-person visits at the beginning of the semester and during parent-teacher conferences.

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

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

Committee Reports
Marty Braster reported out on the finance committee meeting.  Topics discussed were: increase in property/liability insurance, possible property purchase, support staff compensation.

Bob Thomas entered the meeting at 7:18 pm.  

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

Superintendent Report
•	Board meetings will be face-to-face starting in August.  At this time, the meetings will also continue to be zoomed.  
•	Howar, Athletic, roof, and chiller projects are moving forward but the rain has caused some delays for the Athletic project.
•	The district has one secondary special education position that still needs to be filled.
 
Closed Session—Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(j) “To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.  The minutes and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.”

It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to move into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(j) “To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.  The minutes and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.”  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 7:29 pm and moved back into open session at 8:08 pm.  

No further action was taken after the closed session.

Adjourn
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Bob Thomas to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts