June 13, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
June 13, 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 visitors.

Public Forum
There were no comments from the public.

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

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the May 9th, May 10th, May 16th, 
and May 19th minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approval of form of Tax Exemption Certificate - $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022.  Roll call vote
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the form of Tax Exemption Certificate for the $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 as presented.  
Roll call vote:
   Ayes:  Brooke Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus
   Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution Amending the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Bonds and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof Adopted March 14, 2022 - $2,000,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022. Roll call vote.
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to adopt the resolution entitled “Resolution Amending the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, of the Centerville Community School District, State of Iowa, in the Amount of $2,000,000, and Levying a Tax for the Payment Thereof Adopted March 14, 2022” 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.

Resolution Fixing the Date of Sale, Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Approving Official Statement - Not to Exceed $3,695,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Bonds, Series 2022.  Roll call vote
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to adopt the resolution: “Resolution Fixing the Date of Sale of Not to Exceed $3,695,000 School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, Approving Electronic Bidding Procedures and Approving Official Statement” 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.

Approval of Engagement Letter with Ahlers, Series 2022 SAVE Bonds
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the engagement letter with Ahlers & Cooney for the Series 2022 SAVE Bonds as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution Tentatively Approving Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Total Cost for the Centerville High School Addition, and Setting the Time, Date and Location for a Hearing Thereon and Further Authorizing the Posting of a Notice Seeking Competitive Bids on said Centerville High School Addition. Roll call vote
Tentative costs for the Centerville High School Addition were projected at $15,423,453.  Bid opening will be July 21st at 2:00 pm with the public hearing set for July 27th at 4:30 pm.

It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to adopt the “Resolution Tentatively Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Total Cost for the Centerville Community School District Centerville High School Addition 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 Centerville High School Addition 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 Howar Phase II Commissioning Proposal with Farris Engineering
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the Howar Phase II Commissioning Proposal with Farris Engineering as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Contract between Centerville CSD and Opaa! for Food Service Management Services for the FY23 school year
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the proposed contract for food service management services.  After much discussion, Bob Thomas motioned and Brooke Johnson seconded to end the debate/discussion.   
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the contract between Centerville Community School District and Opaa! for food service management services for the 2022-23 school year as stated.  Motion passed 5-2 with Mike Thomas and Kris Shondel voting nay.

Approve School Fees for 2022-23 in General/Cafeteria/Activity Funds
It was recommended by Lisa Swarts as well as the finance committee to reinstate textbook/workbook/software fees at a rate of $50.00 for grades K-12.
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the list of 2022-23 fees as stated and recommended.  Motion passed 6-1 with Mike Moore voting nay.

Approve Final FY22 TSS Teacher Funds Payment
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the final Teacher Salary Supplement payments as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Addition of Middle School and High School Girls Wrestling Program
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the addition of a Middle School and High School Wrestling Program.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Schedule D Addition 
It was moved by Brooke Johnson and seconded by Mike Thomas to add Color Guard Sponsor to Master Contract Schedule D with a beginning salary of $1,130.  Motion passed unanimously.

Set Board Meeting Dates and Times for 2022-2023
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve board meeting dates and times as listed.  Motion passed unanimously.

Consideration of 2022-23 AEA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 
There was no action on this item.

Approval of Technology Purchase Order
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Brooke Johnson to approve the technology purchase order to BlueAlly for $80,100 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of SilverStone GASB #75 OPEB Service Agreement
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the Silverstone GASB #75 OPEB Service agreement as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Consideration of District Legal Newspaper
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the Appanoose Weekly as the District’s newspaper for legal publications.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Sheridan Fast – Resigning from Aide Specific at Howar Middle School effective June 1, 2022.
2. Neal Caylor - Resigning from High School Science Teacher, Head Boys’ Soccer Coach, Head M.S. Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country Coach and National Honor Society Sponsor effective at the end of the 2021-22 contract year.
3. Jaycee Smith – Resigning from 7th – 12th grade Family Consumer Science Teacher, Quiz Bowl Sponsor and Jr./Sr. Prom Sponsor at the end of the 2021-22 contract year.
4. Karen Swanson – Resigning from Middle School Principal/Coordinator of Career and Technical Education programs effective June 30, 2022.

Transfers
1. Brad Warren – Transfer from Dean of Students at CHS to Principal at CHS, $115,000.00 per year, replacing Matt Johnson, effective July 1, 2022.
2. Randy Naill – Transfer from Part-Time Custodian at CHS to Full-Time Custodian at CHS, 8 hours per day, 261 days per year, Level III, Step 6, $15.27 per hour, replacing Terry Garr, effective July 1, 2022.
3. Laura DePrizio – Transfer from Assistant Speech to Head Speech Sponsor for the 2022-23 contract year, step 13, $1,960.69.
4. Jonathan (Matt) Kovacevich – Transfer from 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball to 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach, Step 13, $3,275.66, effective Nov. 1, 2022, replacing Steve Clark.

Employment/Contracts
1. Mark Taylor – Superintendent, 2-year contract, $160,000 per year, plus $10,000 moving expense reimbursement, replacing Tom Rubel, effective July 1, 2022.
2. Elizabeth Weinberg – H.S. Business Teacher, B.A. Step 1, $43,569.00 replacing Tracie Valentine, effective August 16, 2022 for 189 days.
3. Janae Crabtree – H.S. Science Teacher, M.A. Step 13, $61,057.00, replacing Neal Caylor, effective August 16, 2022 for 189 days.
4. Cindy Fluegge – Contract Adjustment – Reduce contract to 60% FTE for the 2022-23 contract year, $32,106.00, 113 days effective August 17, 2022.
5. Christopher McCutchan – Head Drama Sponsor, Step 1, $1,869.88, replacing Kayleen Durley, effective Sept. 1, 2022.
5. Lisa Spiker – National Honor Society Sponsor shared 50%, Step 6, $341.35, replacing Neal Caylor, effective August 23, 2022.
6. Brain Koehler – FY 22 Summer Weight Room, Step 1, $2,761.11, replacing John Cochran, effective July 2, 2022.
7. Emily Mason – H.S. Girls’ Basketball Asst. Coach, Step 1, $2,761.11, replacing Taylor Lawson, effective Nov. 7, 2022.
8. Emilie Wendell – H.S. Girls’ Basketball Asst. Coach, Step 1, $2,761.11, replacing Jeff Moore, effective Nov. 7, 2022.
9. Claire Mathews – M.S. Softball Coach, Step 1, $1,795.90. replacing Alex Belloma, effective May 16, 2022.
10. Daniel George – Summer B & G Help, Level I, Step 1, $11.97 per hour as needed, effective June 2, 2022.
11. Conner Stephens - Summer B & G Help, Level I, Step 1, $11.97 per hour as needed, effective June 2, 2022.
12. Tara Terrones – Tuition Reimbursement Agreement – repayment of tuition for courses to obtain TAG endorsement not to exceed $7,000.
13. Krystal Bronson – BA Step 9 85% - 2.5 extended days, $509.40
14. Meghan Decena – BA Step 12 – 2.5 extended days, $740.38
15. Mekca Wallace-Spurgin – adjustment to current contract to reflect the deletion of 11 working days (days within school year that students and teachers are not required to be in attendance due to breaks) – amount of salary will remain the same.

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

Superintendent Report
Mr. Rubel reported out that he has had several conversations with the incoming superintendent.  He believes it will be a good transition.  He also spoke about school safety and school vouchers.
Committee Reports
Facilities Committee – no report
Finance Committee – discussion items were; rate increases in property/liability insurance and school fees.

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

Board Member Takeaways
Takeaways included: learning about the food service program, school security, the board needs to be a team, restructuring of work sessions.

Brooke Johnson announced that she would be resigning from her position as school board member effective June 30, 2022.

The Board thanked both Brooke Johnson and Mr. Rubel for their service to the District.

Adjourn
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts