September 12, 2022
The work session and regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School
District was held September 12, 2022 at 6:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634
North Main, Centerville.  

Regular Meeting

Call to order and roll call
Vice President Mike Moore called the work session to order at 6:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Derek Carter – virtual
   Absent:  Kevin Wiskus
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

Welcome Visitors
Mike Moore welcomed visitors in the room and virtually.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

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
There was a written recommendation from Lisa Swarts to amend minutes from August 5th. 
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the August 5th, 8th, and 15th
minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

Approval of SIEDA (Southern Iowa Economic Development Association) Contracts
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the Annual Agreement for
Services with SIEDA (Southern Iowa Economic Development Association) as well as the Food Service
Agreement.  Motion passed unanimously.

Consideration of High School Addition Value-Engineering Items
A committee of representatives from the District, FRK, Rippe & Associates, and Opaa met concerning the High School Addition Food Service plans.  After review and discussion of the plans, it was a consensus of that group to give the recommendation to add back in some of the costs from the previously accepted value-engineering items for the kitchen.  This recommendation came from looking at work that would have to be done in the future and potential costs associated with it.  Estimates were provided but hard numbers won’t be available until later.  After discussion it was the consensus of the board to accept the committee’s recommendation so that the architect could move forward with the kitchen plans.

The last two value-engineering items still left decided were Items M-5 and M-6 which dealt with HVAC Master Controls.  After discussion among board members, it was a consensus that the District would decline both of those value-engineering items.

New Business

Approve Return to Learn Plan
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the Return to Learn Plan as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve SIAC (School Improvement Advisory Committee) Recommendations
SIAC Committee minutes and recommendations were presented.
Recommendations:
1.Literacy Long Range Goal: By the year 2025, 80% of students in grades K-6 will be at or above benchmark on the FAST Literacy Assessment.
2. Literacy Annual Goal: By the winter of 2023, 66% of students will be at or above benchmark on the FAST Literacy Assessment.
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the SIAC Committee recommendations as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Appoint Board Member Delegate for Delegate Assembly
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Bob Thomas to appoint Derek Carter as Delegate for Delegate Assembly.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Library Contract Sharing Agreements
Library sharing agreement terms with Chariton CSD:
$4,750 payable to Centerville per year.
45 cents per mile, 260 miles round trip 
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the Library Contract Sharing Agreement with Chariton Community School District as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Timberline Billing Service Addendum
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the Timberline Billing Service Agreement Addendum as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Increase in Adult Meal Price
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the increase from $4.05 to $4.15 for adult lunches per Iowa Department of Education recommendation.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Bowling Agreement
Bowling terms with Mama Dawn’s was presented for $4100 not to exceed $4500 for annual rental for practices, tournaments, and shoe rental.  Rich Parker recommended that the board approve with the district paying $2000 and the Booster Club paying the remainder.
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the bowling agreement as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Consideration of Pre-Authorized Transportation Purchase
Mike Kincaid is requesting to possibly purchase three Traverse vehicles for the District fleet.  Timing of leases and lease payments have afforded him the one-time purchase of these vehicles.  Due to availability and timing issues, Mike is asking the board to preauthorize the purchase so that when something comes up the district can write the check before board approval.  
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to authorize the purchase of up to three passenger vehicles with a total cost of those three identified vehicles being within the $100,000 budget.  Motion passed unanimously.

Board Approval of Exceeding Limit Purchases 
Two expenditures were included for review.
1. $22,326.98 – GoGuardian for the purchase of software and training services
2. Approximate estimate $14,000 - $18,000 - Sinclair Tractor - Bobcat repair
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve exceeding limit purchases for board approval as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Concert Association Donation
While researching other donations with the board’s attorney, the district became aware that they can no longer make the cash donation to the Concert Association.  Due to this information, the board did not take action on this item.

Consideration of Bus Donation
The district went through the process of meeting all requirements to try and sell buses that are being disposed.  Two of those buses did not sell so the administration is recommending that the district donate them to the Fire Department for bus/rescue training. 
Buses for Donation – VIN#’s: 1HVBBABPXWH534940 and 1BABNBPA73F207131
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the donation of listed buses to the Centerville Fire Department.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Board Meeting Times and Dates
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve changing the scheduled board meeting begin times from 6:30 pm to 5:30 pm moving forward.  Motion passed unanimously.  There are still ongoing discussions on the structure of the work sessions.

Planning for High School Addition Groundbreaking
There was a discussion about a groundbreaking ceremony for the High School Addition Project.  There was discussion of the date of September 26th before the meeting or at a time that the District could have student involvement.  The Board will leave it up to the administration to get things scheduled and planned out.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Julie Clark – Resigning from food service department effective August 12, 2022.
2. Lysa Houser – Resigning from food service department effective August 19, 2022.
3. Jonathan Wood – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide at Howar M.S. effective August 15, 2022.
4. Diane Van Dyne – Retiring from food service department effective Sept. 30, 2022.

Transfers

Employment/Contracts
1. Jodonna Carson - .10 FTE Librarian to be shared with Chariton CSD, .10 of M.A.+12, Step 18, $6,912.90, for 19 days beginning Sept. 13, 2022, replacing sharing agreement with Albia.
2. Susan Bragga – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar M.S., Level II, Step 6, $13.67/hour, 7.5 hrs./day, 184 days beginning Aug. 25, 2022, replacing Haylee Robuck.
3. Deborah Duffitt - Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar M.S., Level II, Step 6, $13.67/hour, 7.5 hrs./day, 183 days beginning Aug. 26, 2022, new position.
4. Bridgette Strickler - Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview Elem., Level II, Step 4, $13.07/hour, 7.75 hrs./day, 182 days beginning Aug. 29, 2022, new position.
5. Malorie Menken - Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview Elem., Level II, Step 3, $12.77/hour, 7.75 hrs./day, 167 days beginning Sept. 19, 2022, new position.
6. Courtney Campbell - Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview Elem., Level II, Step 3, $13.67/hour, 7.5 hrs./day, 182 days beginning Aug. 29, 2022, new position.
7. Jessica White – Contract Adjustment: from 2 hrs./day @ Cafeteria and 5.75 hrs./day @ Sp. Ed. Aide Specific to .5 hrs./day @ Cafeteria and 7.25 hrs./day, effective Aug. 23, 2022.
8. Lisa Robnett – Contract Adjustment: Increase from 4 hrs./day; 4 days/week at Preschool to 7.75 hrs./day; 5 days/week at Lakeview Elem.
9. Shirley Bentley – Contract Adjustment: Reduction in hours from 3.5/day to 2.75/day, effective Aug. 22, 2022.
10. Ed Dooley – Contract Adjustment: Increase in hours from 4 hrs./day to 7 hrs./day effective Aug. 25, 2022
11. Faustino Terrones III – Head Boys’ Soccer Coach, Step 1, $4,365.30, effective March 13, 2023, replacing Neal Caylor.
12. Mark Mosley – Asst. H.S. Wrestling Coach, Step 1, $2,761.11, effective Oct. 24, 2022 replacing Darrin Carson.
13. Tony Endress – 9th Grade Baseball Coach for 2022-23, Step 13, $3,514.44, effective May 1, 2023, replacing John Cochran.
14. Aaron Beeson – Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $14.95/hr, as needed effective

Sport Officials Contracts – as listed

Mike Thomas left the meeting at 7:51 pm and returned at 7:53 pm.

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

Financial Reports
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the financial reports, bills, prepaids, and pay per diem as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Principal Reports
Highlight of the principal reports included: Back to school activities and routines, mental/emotional health, Indian Hills/CTE student participation, participation of students in all activities.

Superintendent Report
Mr. Taylor’s report included: Great reviews on school meals, positive comments on student section support, research on updated business-related operation items.

Board Member Takeaways
Takeaways included: excitement for great things going on in the district, High School Addition groundbreaking, admin team working well together, general excitement from board, happy with safety and security measures.

Adjourn
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Bob Thomas to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts