November 15, 2021
The public hearing, annual, organizational, and regular meetings of the Board of Education of the
Centerville Community School District was held November 15, 2021 at 6:30 pm in the board room of
the Administration Office, 634 North Main, Centerville.  

Public Hearing

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, Marty Braster	
   Absent:  Kris Shondel
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Marty Braster welcomed visitors.

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

Sale of Central Ward Elementary
Bid were due for the sale of Central Ward Elementary on November 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm.  Bids received were as follows:
1. Myers RE-New Properties - $25,000
2. Tom & Kristy Demry - $20,000 
3. Hawknut Properties - $225,000
4. Impact7 Development - $10,000

Public Comments
There were no public comments.

Adjourn to Regular Board Meeting
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adjourn the public hearing at 6:32 
pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

2021-22 Board of Education – Regular/Annual Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Marty Braster called the regular/annual meeting to order at 6:32 pm.  Roll call to determine
quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster	
   Absent:  Kris Shondel
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors

Public Forum
Michelle Moore was present to report out on the Drake Public Library’s participation in the Dolly Parton
Imagination Library program.  This program would put a new book in the hands of every child every
month from birth to five years old.  It will cost $4,000 to serve those children in the City of Centerville
and $20,000 for all of Appanoose County, which is the goal.  Kick-off for the program is December 11th
from 11-2 to get signed up.  This would have a major impact on literacy for Appanoose County.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the agenda.  Motion passed 
unanimously.

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to approve October 11th and October 25th
minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approval of Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of Real Property
A resolution was presented Authorizing Conveyance of Real Property for the Central Ward Elementary Property located at 320 Drake Avenue for the sum of $225,000 from Hawknut Properties.  Notice to convey property and public hearing requirements were followed with no written or oral objections.  It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adopt the Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of Real Property as presented. 
 Roll call vote:
    Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Marty Braster
    Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Annual Board Meeting

Receive and Approve Transportation Annual Report
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to receive and approve the Transportation
Annual Report as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Receive and Approve Local Education Agency’s Certified Annual Report (CAR)
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to receive and approve the Certified
Annual Report as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Receive and Approve Local Education Agency’s Special Education Supplement (SES)
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to receive and approve the Special Education
Supplement Annual Report as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Review official ballot of the voters
The board reviewed the official ballot of the voters provided by the Appanoose County Auditor.  Candidates with the most votes to be elected were: Sarah Lind, Mike Thomas, and Tim Burger.

Adjourn to organizational/regular meeting
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to adjourn to the Organizational/Regular meeting at 6:54 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Organizational/Regular Meeting 

2021-22 Board of Education – Organizational/Regular Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
Kevin Wiskus called the regular meeting to order at 6:57 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Tim Burger	
   Absent:  Kris Shondel and Sarah Lind
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Administer oath of office to re-elected member and new members
Lisa Swarts administered the oath of office to Mike Thomas and Tim Burger.

Election of President and Vice President
Brooke Johnson nominated Kevin Wiskus as President.  After hearing no other nominations, nominations ceased.  Roll call vote for Kevin Wiskus as President:
   Ayes: Brooke Johnson, Kevin Wiskus, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Tim Burger
   Nays:  None

Brooke Johnson nominated Mike Thomas as Vice President.  Mike Thomas nominated Mike Moore as Vice President.  After hearing no other nominations, nominations ceased.  Roll call vote to determine role of Vice President:
   Brooke Johnson – Mike Thomas
   Kevin Wiskus – Mike Moore
   Mike Moore – Mike Thomas
   Mike Thomas – Mike Moore
   Tim Burger – Mike Moore
Mike Moore was elected as Vice President on a 3-2 vote.

Administer oath of office to President, Vice-president
Lisa Swarts administered the oath of office to President Kevin Wiskus and Vice President Mike Moore.

Welcome Visitors
Kevin Wiskus welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the agenda.  Motion passed
unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approval of Howar Phase I Project Change Order #3
Documentation for Change Order #3 was mistakenly omitted from the board packet.  Due to this, the board did not feel comfortable with consideration of approval.  This item was tabled until the next meeting.

Appoint Board Members to groups or committees
Due to not all board members being present the board decided to table these appointments until the next meeting.

Approve Board Attorney and Chief Negotiator
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the Board’s attorney as Ahlers & Cooney with general contact, Danielle Haindfield and Aaron Hilligas as the Chief Negotiator.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Early Retirement Applicants
The names of early retirement applicants were submitted for board approval.  One applicant was late with their application but was recommended by the Finance committee for acceptance.  Applicants that applied and were accepted by the administration for the $50,000 early retirement incentive effective the 2021-22 school year were as follows:
1. Tina Bauman
2. Kym Caylor
3. Kayleen Durley
4. Denise Howe
5. Tim Kaster
6. Peggy Kauzlarich
7. Rhonda Raskie
 
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the list of early retirees for the $50,000 early retirement incentive for the 2021-22 school year as submitted and recommended.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Adding Schedule D Position
Rich Parker has recommended adding Assistant Trapshooting Sponsor to Schedule D because of the number of students participating.  Starting wage will be $1,107.27.
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the addition of Assistant Trapshooting Sponsor to Schedule D as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Request for Allowable Growth & Supplemental Aid for Enrollment, Late Open Enrollment, LEP Instruction
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the request for allowable growth and supplemental aid for the amount of $104,310.40 for open enrolled out students on the Fall 2021 Certified Enrollment report that were not on the Fall 2020 Certified Enrollment count.  Motion passed unanimously.

It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the request for allowable growth and supplemental aid for the amount of $1,523.76 for LEP Instruction.  Motion passed unanimously.

OSHA – Emergency Temporary Standard – Executive Order
Mr. Rubel went over the latest information given provided by the district’s legal counsel and the Iowa Association of School Boards.  At this time per their recommendations, the district will not take any action on any policies while we await further information on any legal proceedings.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Randy Barger – Resigning from Assistant HS Softball Coach effective immediately.
2. Alex Belloma – Resigning from Middle School Softball Coach effective immediately.
3. Meri Helmrichs – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar M.S. effective immediately.
4. Dave Rummans – Resigning from Bus Driver position effective 10/11/2021.

Lane Changes
1.  Kristy Bailey - BA+12 Step 14 to $58,648 to BA+24 Step 14 $59,959

Employment/Contracts
1. Jonathan Wood – Contract adjustment from 7.5 hours per day to 7.25 hours per day effective 10/18/2021.
2. Ryan Conrad – Assistant H.S. Girls’/Boys’ Bowling Coach, step 1, $1,101.27, replacing Alex Belloma.
3. Alex Belloma – Head H.S. Softball Coach, step 9, $5,375.27, replacing Merle Jones.
4. Meri Helmrichs – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar, Level II, Step 5, $13.37/hr., effective 10/26/2021, new position.
5. Myriah Porter - Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar, Level II, Step 4, $13.07/hr., effective 10/26/2021, new position.
6. Kele Cossel – ½ Prom Sponsor, Step 1, $522.95 effective 10/29/2021, replacing Kayleen Durley.
7. Jaycee Smith - ½ Prom Sponsor, Step 1, $522.95 effective 11/04/2021, replacing Tracie Valentine.
8. Brian Koehler – Extended Hours for Early Bird Weights Class, Additional .125 FTE per day for 188 days, beginning 8/23/2021, $6,148.00.

Sport Officials Contracts – as listed

Volunteer Agreements
1. Carol Belloma – Band & Swimming Volunteer Driver for the 2021-22 school year.
2. Mike Belloma - Band & Swimming Volunteer Driver for the 2021-22 school year.
3. Tanner Cowan – Volunteer Wrestling Coach for the 2021-22 season
4. Ryan Climie – Volunteer Trap Coach for the 2021-22 season.

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

Committee Reports
Finance Committee members reported out on the committee meeting held prior to the regular meeting.  Items discussed were:  sale of Central, early retirement, year-end reports, negotiations, sharing agreements.

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

It was a consensus of the board that Kevin Wiskus would replace Bob Thomas as the Delegate at the upcoming Delegate Assembly.

Superintendent Report
Mr. Rubel reported out that it was American Education Week.

At the end of the meeting, Board members thanked Bob Thomas and Marty Braster for their many years of service on the Centerville Board of Education.  Tom Rubel presented both of them with a Lifetime Award of Merit pass.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.
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Kevin Wiskus, Marty Braster                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts