January 9, 2023
The 2023-24 Calendar public hearing and regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville
Community School District was held January 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the board room of the
Administration Office, 634 North Main, Centerville.  

2023-24 Calendar Public Hearing

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the 2023-24 Calendar Hearing to order at 5:30 pm.  Roll call to determine
quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Tim Burger – entered the meeting at 5:33 pm.
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

Welcome Visitors
Kevin Wiskus welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

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

2023-2024 Calendar
Mark Taylor presented the 2023-24 Calendar as well as the process in designing it.  Surveys to staff and community members were considered as well as several meetings with the calendar committee.

Tim Burger entered the meeting at 5:33 pm.

Public Comments on 2023-2024 Calendar
There were no public comments.

Adjourn to Regular Board Meeting
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the calendar hearing at 5:42 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Regular Board Meeting

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the regular meeting to order at 5:43 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.

Welcome Visitors
Kevin Wiskus welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

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

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the December 12, 2022 minutes
as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approve 2023-2024 Calendar
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the 2023-24 calendar as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Official High School Addition Change Orders #1, and #2
High School Addition Change Orders presented for approval:
  Change Order #1 – Deduct to contract for value engineering items - $551,360.90
  Change Order #2 - $44,164.71 for over-excavation charged to contingency
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to approve High School Addition Change Orders #1 and #2 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Plans/Specifications and Intent to Solicit Bids for Preschool Project
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the Preschool Project plans and specifications from FRK Architects and the intent to solicit bids for the project as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve At-Risk/Dropout Grant Application for 2023-2024
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve submitting to Department of Education the At-Risk/Dropout Grant application for 2023-24 for requested modified supplemental amount of $495,230.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Early 2022-23 Early Graduates
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the names of two 2022-23 extra early graduates as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Early Notification Incentive
A proposal was presented to offer an early notification incentive of $1500 per person for up to eight BOEE certified staff who will not be returning next year.  Resignations would be accepted until February 1st.  Total cost to District would be maximum $12,000 plus FICA and Medicare taxes.
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the Early Notification Incentive as proposed.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Elizebeth Logsdon – Resigning from Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor at CHS effective June 2, 2023.
2. Matt Kruzich – Resigning from Cross Country Coach, effective January 9, 2022.
3. Tom Hill – Resigning from Boys Head Basketball Coach at CHS

Employment/Contracts
1. Brenna Jacobsen – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hour, 7.75 hours per day, replacing Ashley Rickertsen, effective January 4, 2023.
2. Sidney Jacobsen – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hour, 7.75 hours per day, replacing Misty Matherly, effective January 4, 2023.
3. Elizabeth Weinberg – Co-Sponsor Prom, Step 1, $544.82, replacing Jaycee Smith, effective December 16, 2022.
4. Katrina Susin – Contract Adjustment – CHS Cafeteria, increase from 3.25 hrs/day to 7.5, Level I, >6 to Level II, 6, and $13.62/hr to $13.77/hr, effective January 4, 2023.
5. Patricia Hatfield – Contract Adjustment – Lakeview Cafeteria, increase in from 6.5 hrs/day to 7.5 hrs/day, effective January 4, 2023.
6. Tammie Clupny – Contract Adjustment – CHS Cafeteria, increase from 3.75 hrs/day to 5.75 hrs/day, effective January 4, 2023.
7. Elaine (Toni) Surber – Contract Adjustment – Howar Cafeteria, Increase from 4.5 hrs/day to 7.5 hrs/day, Level I, >6 to Level II, 6, and $13.62/hr to $13.77/hr effective January 4, 2023.

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

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

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

Superintendent Report
Superintendent report topics included: curriculum cycles, Frontline payroll program progress, conversations with representative regarding items that impact education, UNI job fair, and evaluations.

Board Member Takeaways
Takeaways items included: High School plans need to be on website, Opaa Foodservice program.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Derek Carter to adjourn the meeting at 6:31 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts