September 26, 2022
The work session and regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School
District was held September 26, 2022 at 5:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634
North Main, Centerville.  

Work Session

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the work session to order at 5:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  None
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Work Session

Student Representative
Senior and Student Council President Breckyn Carney was present to give a report on student happenings
at Centerville High School.  She reported out on topics such as: student section during sporting events,
participation of students in Pancake Day festivities, and various upcoming Homecoming activities.  

Board Policy Review
The 100 Series was included for review.  All language changes as well as many of the policy numbers will be updated to mirror the Iowa Association of School Boards exemplar.  The exemplar aligns with Iowa Code.  Some of the redundant policies will also be deleted and/or combined as well.  
The review schedule will be provided at a later meeting with a list of the mandatory policies.  Iowa Association of School Boards will be able to assist in the summer on the other policies.

Financial Updates
Lisa Swarts gave a presentation on Special Education Funding.  The discussion topics included: special education services, special education weighted levels, number of special education students served, summary of receipts and expenditures, deficit versus positive balance, district comparisons, and School Budget Review Committee request.

Review Frontline Education Program Services
The Central Office is seeking ways to become more efficient and to move towards a more updated way of
handling absences, timekeeping, and evaluation tools for the district with technology.  Frontline 
Education provided a document and it was presented on how they can provide those services.

Discussion on Work Session Structure
The Board likes the current work session structure as well as the new starting time.  They would like to also see updates on Transportation, Buildings & Grounds, and Construction in future work sessions. 

Adjourn
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to adjourn the work session at 6:38 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Regular Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the regular meeting to order at 6:38 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  None
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

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

Public Forum
Parent Matt Jannsen was present to give public comment on his concerns regarding an assignment given out to students.  It was recommended that he follow-up with Superintendent Taylor.
 
New Business

Approve Request for Allowable Growth & Supplemental Aide for Negative Special Education Balance
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve requesting allowable growth and supplemental state aid for negative special education balance in the amount of $70,004.96.  Motion carried unanimously.

Approve Team Services Contract
A contract with Team Services was presented for approval.  Team Services will be providing the soil testing during the Centerville High School Addition Project.  The amount of the proposed contract was $62,609.50 which was over the estimated $40,000 costing estimate.  There were discussions by board members about the line item cost for travel.
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the contract with Team Services as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Natel Estimate for Centerville High School Addition Work
Before the High School Addition Project can get started, additional work of moving fiber lines needs to take place.  An estimate of $21,567 was provided by Natel Broadband Internet for the work.  It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the Natel estimate as presented so that work can commence.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Participation and Purchase of Frontline Education Program
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the purchase of the Frontline
Education Program for Absence & Time Solution, and Employee Evaluation Management as presented 
for the initial term amount of $22,765.47 and recurring total of $20,258.45.  Motion passed unanimously.

Board Member Takeaways         
Takeaways topics included: positive comments on groundbreaking ceremony, special education presentation, Frontline program, student representative, new work session format, public forum, and threat assessment survey.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the meeting at 7:06 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts