July 11, 2022
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
July 11, 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 6:31 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus	
   Absent:  None
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

Welcome Visitors
Kevin Wiskus welcomed visitors in the room and virtually.

Public Forum
There were no comments from the public.

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

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the June 13th and June 27th
minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Consider and Approve Board Vacancy
Both Derek Carter and Cara Drake were present for the meeting and had expressed interest in the open board vacancy that was created by the resignation of former board member, Brooke Johnson.  They were each given a few minutes to discuss why they should be appointed.  
It was moved by Mike Moore to appoint Derek Carter to fill the open board vacancy.  There was a brief discussion by board members.
It was seconded by Mike Thomas to appoint Derek Carter to fill the open board vacancy.  Roll call vote:
   Ayes:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kevin Wiskus
   Nays:  Kris Shondel, Tim Burger
Motion passed 4-2.

Administer Oath of Office to Appointed Board Member
Lisa Swarts administered the Oath of Office to Derek Carter.

Consider Bus Bids
The district received 3 bids for vehicles and equipment. 
Creighton Mihalovich for Bus #46 for $1650.00
Travis Engle for Bus #46 for $1,601
Brad Brauman for 1995 Ford E-350 Van $900.00
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the bids from Creighton Mihalovich for bus #46 for $1650 and Brad Brauman for 1995 Ford E-350 Van for $900 as well as the offer to Travis Engle to purchase any other bus for his $1,601 bid.  Motion passed unanimously.

There will be administrative discussions on how to move forward with the rest of the items that were not bid on.

Approve 2023 IASB Legislative Priorities 
After discussion the board settled on the priorities on the topics of Mental health for students and employees, Supplemental State Aid, School Safety, 3 and 4-year old Preschool support, Recruitment and Retention with a specific emphasis on incentives for students to go into identified areas.
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the recommended legislative priorities as discussed.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Bid for Garbage Pickup for 2022-23
It was moved Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the 2022-23 garbage pickup bid from Hill’s Sanitation: Basic Bid $995/per month and Summer Pickup $30.00/container.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approve 2022-2023 Fuel Bids
2022-2023 Fuel Bids were presented as follows:
MFA Oil Company – Super unleaded - $.25 above IDOT Rack; Red Diesel - $.25 above IDOT Rack
Bratz Oil Corporation –Gasoline and Diesel at pump price
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Derek Carter to approve bids for the 2022-2023 school year for MFA Oil Company for buses and Bratz Oil Corporation for suburbans/cars.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Transportation Purchases
Transportation Director Mike Kincaid recommended approving the purchase for a 2022 GMC Sierra 2500 truck from Vaughn Motors.  The purchase was previously approved as an item on the summer project list.  Price for the truck is $41,450.  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the truck purchase as recommended.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Lease Agreement with Indian Hills 
There were questions and concerns about access to the parking lot, which entrance will be used and will it be secure.
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to table the lease agreement with Indian Hills item until a future meeting.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Lease Agreement for ACC
There was a recommendation to change the duration of the lease from two years to one year with the ability to renew for a 2nd year. It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to table the lease agreement for the Alternative High School item for a future meeting.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Induction Coach Contract Agreement 2022-23
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the contract with Joan Mobley for Induction Coach services for the 2022-23 school year as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Board Policies 204, 402.2, 501.14, 509.1, 509.2, 505.7, 507.3, 507.3E1, 607.2, 704.6, 804.6, 804.6R1
There was a question on policy 505.7 regarding graduation requirements.  Administration will take a look at that policy and the history behind it for more research.
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the first reading of board policies 204, 402.2, 501.14, 509.1, 509.2, 505.7, 507.3, 507.3E1, 607.2, 704.6, 804.6, 804.6R1.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Activity Fund Transfers within for Negative Accounts
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the recommended activity fund transfers for negative accounts as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Handbook Changes for 2022-23 for CHS, Howar, Lakeview, Preschool, and Virtual Academy
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all 2022-23 handbook changes as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Brad Warren – Resigning from M.S. Boys’ Track Coach and M.S. Football Coach effective immediately	
 
Transfers
1. Ryan Hodges – Guidance Counselor @ CHS with 20 extended days, replacing Luann Eakins, effective August 16, 2022, MA Step 5, $50,296

Employment/Contracts
1. Emilie Wendel – 5th Grade Teacher – BA, Step 1, $43,569.00, replacing Tony Kurimski, effective Aug. 16, 2022.
2. Sheryl Johnson – 4 Hours Bus Driver combined with 4 hours Food Van Driver for full time, replacing Aaron Beeson and Tessa Kauzlarich, effective Aug. 23, 2022.
3. Brian Koehler – 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball, Step 13, $3,275.66, replacing Steve Clark/Matt Kovacevich, effective Nov. 1, 2022.
4. Tye Oden – M.S. Boys’ Track, Step 5, $2,105.30, replacing Brad Warren, effective March 20, 2023.
5. Tye Oden – M.S. Football Coach, Step 5, $2,549.22, replacing Brad Warren, effective August 23, 2022.
6. Emily Mason – 9th Grade Volleyball, Step 1, $2,424.80, replacing Madison Moorman, effective Aug. 8, 2022.
7. Taylor Lawson – Head Girls’ Basketball Coach, Step 4, $5,229.63, replacing Nic Belloma, effective Nov. 1, 2022.
8. Amber White – Color Guard Sponsor, Step 1, $1,130.00, new position effective July 1, 2022.
9. Chad Koestner – Family Consumer Science Teacher @ CHS @ Howar, replacing Jaycee Smith, effective August 16, 2022, BA Step 1, $43,569.

Volunteers
1. Jessica Ott – Volunteer HS Volleyball Coach

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Committee Reports
Facilities Committee – discussion items were; equipment update for Howar Phase II, no disruptions to schedule school start date.
Finance Committee – discussion items were; leases for Alternative High School and Indian Hills room usage, Induction Coach, CHS bids coming in on July 21st, IASB work session on July 27th, IASB Convention in November.

After a report from Kevin Wiskus about conversations with the architect, it was a consensus to extend the High School Addition completion date project if that would increase bidder activity.

Financial Reports
There were questions about the monthly payment of $1700 to Appanoose Weekly/GoPitch.  It was a consensus that an amount of that nature should be a board approved contract.  The administration will look into it.
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to approve all prepaids, list of bills, leave payouts, and pay per diem as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  

Superintendent Report
Items discussed were: food bank, attendance at sporting events, working on filling librarian position, recent and upcoming conferences, recent Howar construction meetings, and District Emergency Plan.

Board Member Takeaways
Takeaways included: learning on finances, IASB Convention, IASB Professional Development for Board, upcoming High School project, good to see positions filled and superintendent’s attendance at games, School Safety projects, administration back in-person board meetings.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts