August 9, 2021
The public hearing and the regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community
School District was held August 9, 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 ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Fund) public
hearing to order at 6:33 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster
		     (Kris Shondel entered the meeting at 6:39 pm)	
   Absent:  Mike Thomas, (Kris Shondel entered the meeting at 6:39 pm)
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the agenda.  Motion passed unanimously.

ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) Plan Presentation
A handout was presented for estimated uses of the ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) funds.  Centerville’s allotment is $2,894,446.  20% of those funds are allocated by law for student achievement.  
The district’s plan is to spend the unallocated funds on cleaning supplies, nursing supplies, nursing salaries/benefits, technology equipment, curriculum, virtual academy, and HVAC projects.  The district will continue to assess the needs and will make changes as needed.
The 20% allocated for student achievement was divided to the buildings by student count.  Each principal reported out on their anticipated uses of the funds.  Some of those uses being: counseling services, social/emotional curriculum, ACT prep materials, summer booster courses, sub wages, PD and training for staff, before/after school tutoring, testing materials, and expenses related to our IEP students.

Public Comments on ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) Plan
There were no comments from the public.

Adjourn to Regular Board Meeting
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to adjourn to the regular meeting at 6:59 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Regular Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the regular meeting to order at 6:39 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Marty Braster	
   Absent:  Mike Thomas
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
Tom Rubel reported out to the public that the district’s board meetings are now required to be face-to-face.  A quorum of the board will be face-to-face at all meetings but the district will give the public the option of attending face-to-face or virtually.

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

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the July 14th minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approve ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) Plan
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) Plan as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Athletic Complex & Howar Renovation Projects Progress Update with Rachelle Hines
Rachelle Hines from FRK Architects gave an update on both the Athletic Complex and Howar Phase I Renovations projects.

High School ELA Curriculum Presentation
Camie Hill, Carissa Marshall, and Haidyn Hank were present with Matt Johnson to present the High School English Language Arts curriculum.  They reported out that they will be continuing using current curriculum because the content is still relevant and aligns with the ELA standards.  They will however, be purchasing some new materials, including contemporary novels. 
There was a question from a board member about whether or not some of the novels would be considered “hot topic” items right now and how it might be handled if brought up by parents.  There was a brief discussion and the staff assured that there was a good balance throughout the whole program.

Approve Participation in Federal/Special Programs, Consolidated Grant and Appoint Program Contacts  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve participation in federal/special programs, consolidated grant and to appoint program contacts as follows:
Title I – Terri Schofield
Title II – Rhonda Raskie
Title III – Julie Carracio
Title VI – Rhonda Raskie
Carl Perkins – Karen Swanson
AmeriCorps – Julie Carracio
Homeless – Rhonda Raskie
Home School – Rhonda Raskie
E-Rate – Cameron Oehler, Lisa Swarts
Project Easier/BEDS/Certified Enrollment – Tom Rubel/Lisa Swarts
PowerSchool Program (Student Management System) – Lisa Swarts/Rhonda Raskie/Emily Kozak
CASA (Consolidated Accountability & Support Application) Annual Updates – Rhonda Raskie
Annual Registration Information – Emily Kozak, Lisa Swarts
Curriculum/Staff Development and Assessment – Rhonda Raskie and includes membership of the Teacher Quality Committee:  Julie Carracio, Terri Schofield, Karen Swanson, Matt Johnson, and Rhonda Raskie
Motion passed unanimously.

Designate an Investigator, an Alternate Investigator, and Level II Investigator to Research Allegations of Student Abuse by Employees
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to designate investigator, alternate investigator, and Level II investigator to research allegations of student abuse by employees as follows:
Level I Investigator – Rhonda Raskie with Ryan Hodges, alternate
In the event Rhonda Raskie cannot respond to a request within 24 hours, appoint Ryan Hodges for second alternate Level I Investigator; and
Level II Investigator – County Attorney Susan Daniels, who is willing to assist the school district provided that the training is feasible with her schedule.
Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 28E Agreement Updates and Payments with Kids World Preschool
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the 28E Agreement with Kids World Preschool as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Report on Central Ward Property
Tom Rubel reported out that Mike Craver is working on the documents to get the sale going.  There is a for-sale sign up at the location and the district will be taking inquiries.  There is no action at this time.

Approve Therapeutic Classroom Consortium Agreement
It was pointed out that there was an error on page 9 for the duration of the agreement.  Dates need to be updated.  It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the Therapeutic Classroom Consortium Agreement as presented contingent upon making corrections to errors on page 9.  Motion passed unanimously.
 
Approve ADLM Resolution
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the ADLM Resolution as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve SIEDA Preschool Contract
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the SIEDA Preschool contract as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve First Reading of Board Policy 501.3
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the first reading of board policy 501.3.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Penny Exline – Resigning from Lakeview Secretary effective August 13, 2021.
2. David Hornaday – Resigning from Bus Driver effective immediately.
3. Steve Tait – Resigning from Bus Driver and Custodian effective August 13, 2021.

Transfers

Employment/Contracts
1. Brenda Ortmann – TAG Classroom Aide, Level II, Step >6, $12.41/hour, 8 hours/day, new position, effective August 23, 2021 for 188 days.
2. Pat Breeding – PK Sp. Ed. Aide Specific, Level II, Step 3, $10.77/hour, effective August 25, 2021 for 149 days.
3. Justice Opperman – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific @ Lakeview, Level II, Step 3, $1.77/hour, 7.5 hours/day, replacing Justice Opperman, effective August 23, 2021 for 188 days.
4. Amanda Bassett – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 3, $10.77/hour, 7.5 hours/day, effective August 23, 2021 for 188 days.
5. Steve Smith – Level III, Step 3, $11.77/hour, 8 hours/day replacing Aaron Beeson, effective July 1, 2021 for 261 days.
6. Shirley Bentley – Contract Adjustment, Level I Server, Step 3, $10.47/hour, 3.5 hours/day, plus Level II Production, Step 1, $10.27/hour, 2 hours/day effective August 19, 2021 for 188 days.
7. Lysa Houser – Contract Adjustment, Level I Server, Step 4, $10.72/hour, 3 hours/day, effective August 19, 2021 for 188 days.
8. Aaron Beeson – Custodian, Level III, Step 3, $11.97/hour 4 hours/day @186 days and 8 hours/day @ 47 days, replacing Steve Tait 
9. Aaron Beeson – Bus Driver, Level III Step 3, $13.65/hour, 4 hours/day @186 days, replacing Steve Tait
10. Maddison Bratz, Special Education Teacher, Howar Middle School, BA Step 1, effective date January 3, 2022, salary prorated $22,478.94, new position.

Volunteers 
Jean Smothers – Lakeview Volunteer

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

Committee Reports
Brooke Johnson reported out on the finance committee held before the meeting.  Items discussed were support staff compensation, liability insurance deductibles, district’s opt-out medical insurance program, 

Tom Rubel also reported out on various projects going on in the district.

Financial Reports	
It was pointed out that the vendor Delaney Evers needed changed to Evers Construction for included invoices.
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all prepaids, list of bills, financial reports, and pay per diem with recommended vendor change.  Motion passed unanimously.

Superintendent Report
Tom Rubel reported out on the Return-To-Learn plan and the activities surrounding the beginning of the school year. 

Adjourn
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Marty Braster                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts