January 10, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
January 10, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634 North Main,
Centerville.  

Regular Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus	
   Absent:  None
Also present were Superintendent Tom Rubel and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Welcome Visitors
Kevin Wiskus welcomed any visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

Bob Thomas inquired about whether or not the Appanoose Weekly newspaper can now be the district’s official newspaper.  Lisa stated that she hadn’t heard from them yet.  She also stated that it would take board action.  Administration will look into it and put it on future agenda.

Kevin Wiskus read a statement that he had written regarding his hope for the board concerning professional development as a whole and individual board members’ professional development.  He is working on a list of topics for the upcoming work sessions and asked for board input as well.

Approve Agenda
It was recommended to eliminate Item E. “Approve Board Policies 403.9, 403.9R1, 403.9R2, 403.9E1, 403.9E2, 403.9E3” from the agenda. 
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the agenda as amended.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Approve Minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the December 13th minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items to consider.

New Business

Resolution Tentatively Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Total Cost for the Centerville Community School District Howar Phase II Project and Setting the Time, Date and Location for a Hearing Theron and Further Authorizing the Posting of a Notice Seeking Competitive Bids on said Howar Phase II Project
Tentative costs for the Howar Phase II Project were projected at $941,438.  Bid opening will be February 10th at 2:00 pm with the public hearing set for February 14th at 6:30 pm.

It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to adopt the “Resolution Tentatively Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Total Cost for the Centerville Community School District Howar Phase II Project and Setting the Time, Date and Location for a Hearing Theron and Further Authorizing the Posting of a Notice Seeking Competitive Bids on said Howar Phase II Project” as stated.  Roll call vote:
   Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin 
              Wiskus
   Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Certificate of Substantial Completion for General Contract Work for High School Track and Field Project
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for General Contract Work for High School Track and Field Project as stated with recommended substantial completion date of November 8, 2021.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Certificate of Substantial Completion for General Contract Work including Electrical and Mechanical for Renovation to Howar Middle School – Phase I
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the Certificate of Substantial Completion for General Contract Work including Electrical and Mechanical for Renovation to Howar Middle School Phase I as stated with recommended substantial completion date of November 8, 2021.  Motion passed unanimously.

High School Addition Update
Rachelle Hines presented a new High School Addition update: including floor plan, cost estimates, and timelines.  

Approve At-Risk/Dropout Grant Application for 2022-2023
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve submitting to Department of Education the At-Risk/Dropout Grant application for 2022-23 for requested modified supplemental amount of $480,855.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Lacey Exline – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Preschool, effective 12/10/2021.
2. Crystal Cunningham – Resigning from Guidance Secretary at Howar M.S. effective 12/5/2021.

Transfers
1. Kele Cossel – Transfer from Study Hall Aide at CHS to Building Secretary at CHS effective 1/24/22, replacing Shelly Nielsen.
2. Karen Maletta – Transfer from 3-Year-Old Preschool Classroom Aide to 4-Year-Old Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Centerville Preschool

Employment/Contracts
1. McKinley Lain – ESSER Tutor at CHS, effective 1/3/2022. New position.

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed.  

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

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

Committee Report
Kevin Wiskus reported out on the finance committee meeting held prior to the regular meeting.  Items he mentioned were:  transportation leases and needs and discussion with Matt Gillaspie from Piper Sandler about upcoming projects and sources of funding.

Superintendent Report
Tom Rubel reported out that he has scheduled for two firms to present to the board on Food Service Management on January 31st in the evening.  Mike Thomas, Tim Burger, and Brooke Johnson volunteered to participate.  

There has been discussion with IHCC about them needing to use space during their construction project. The district currently rents space from them so there will be upcoming discussions on how that will work out.  

He also reported out with the help of Rhonda Raskie on the recent guest speaker Joe Beckman.  It was reported to be a success with a possible follow-up in the spring.

Mike Thomas inquired about the upcoming Transportation Director/Head Maintenance position and how the district would be handling it.  Administration is working on that now.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Kevin Wiskus, Board President                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts