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

Special Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the public hearing 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 was Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts

Approve agenda
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

New Business

Review of Superintendent Search

Overview of Candidate Pool
Kevin Fiene with Grundmeyer Leader Services was present to go over the details of the ongoing superintendent search.
Overview of the candidate pool consisted of 19 potential candidates, of which 3 were from out of state.

Review of Stakeholder Survey Report
237 total responses were received for the stakeholder survey.  Items reviewed from the survey included;
strengths and challenges of the district, important professional skills and qualifications, important traits and qualities, and advice for the next superintendent.

Review and Finalize Desired Qualifications
There was a review of the top professional and personal desired qualifications identified through the survey.  It was a consensus of the board to use the recommended list.  There was a recommendation to add the desired qualification of decisive decision-making to the list as well.

Review of Potential Finalist Interview Schedules
Schedules for both a three and four candidate interview were presented.  Once the board decides on the number of finalist candidates, the final schedule will be completed.  Interviews will be May 19th from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i) “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.
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Bob Thomas to move into closed session at 5:32 pm pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i) “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 vote:
   Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin 
              Wiskus
   Nays:  None

Bob Thomas left the meeting at 7:31 pm and returned at 7:33 pm.

Mike Thomas left the meeting at 7:38 pm and returned at 7:40 pm.  

Return to Open Session and Adjourn
The Board moved out of closed session and into open session at 8:00 pm.
   Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin 
              Wiskus
   Nays:  None

Adjourn
It was moved by Kris Shondel and seconded by Tim Burger to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts