February 13, 2023
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
February 13, 2023 at 5:30 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 5:30 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Mike Moore, and Mike Thomas
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 Tim Burger to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the January 9, 2023, January 23, 
2023, and February 3, 2023 minutes as stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approval of Preschool Secure Entry Bid & Contract
One competitive bid was submitted for the Preschool Secure Entry Project.  Christner Contracting Inc. submitted a bid for $73,205.
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the bid from Christner Contracting Inc. and contract for the Preschool Secure Entry Project as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Contract with FRK Architect for Howar Roof Project
This item was tabled until the next meeting.

Approval of Early Notification Incentive List
Six names were presented for approval for the Early Notification Incentive.
Elizebeth Logsdon
Joy Jones
Haidyn Hank
Kimberly Stonehouse
Emily Kurimiski
Jolan Bishop
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the Early Notification Incentive payment list as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with IHCC
A memorandum of understanding with IHCC for a College and Career Transition Counselor was presented for consideration.  The district will receive the weighting of two students from operational sharing incentives that will pay for the services of this position.  The agreement is for the term of three years.
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Indian Hills Community College for the services of a College and Career Transition Counselor as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1.  Cindy Fluegge – Resigning from Social Worker at Lakeview effective end of 2022-23 school year.
2.  Emily Kurimiski – Resigning from First Grade Teacher at Lakeview effective end of 2022-23 school year.
3.  Haidyn Hank – Resigning from English Teacher at CHS effective end of 2022-23 school year.
4.  Joy Jones – Resigning from Science Teacher at CHS effective end of 2022-23 school year.
5.  Kimberly Dotson-Stonehouse – Resigning from Special Education/Stratt II Teacher at Lakeview effective end of 2022-23 school year.
6.  Lisa Spiker – Resigning from National Honor Society Sponsor at CHS effective end of 2021-22 school year.
7.  Steve Clark – Resigning from Middle School Football effective end of 2022-23 school year.
8.  Steve Clark – Resigning from Middle School Boys Track effective end of 2022-23 school year.
9.  Wendy Bishop – Resigning from Custodian at Lakeview effective January 11, 2023.
10.  Randall Emery – Resigning from Custodian at Lakeview effective January 11, 2023
11.  Ryan Hodges – Resigning from Guidance Counselor at CHS per resignation agreement.
12.  Ryan Hodges – Resigning from Child Abuse Investigator position per resignation agreement.
13.  Ryan Hodges – Resigning from Head High School Baseball at CHS per resignation agreement.

Employment/Contracts
1.  James Welch – Custodian at Lakeview, Level II, Step 1, $12.27 per hour, 8 hours per day, replacing Randall Emery, effective January 24, 2023

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve all personnel items as presented as well as adding a lifetime pass and letter of appreciation for Joy Jones. Motion passed unanimously.

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

Superintendent Report
Superintendent report topics included:  Lots of planning being done for staffing needs next year, operational sharing discussions, thank you to staff for early notifications, construction meeting this week, and building maintenance items.

County Conference Board Report
Kevin Wiskus attended the County Conference Board meeting on February 6th.  He reported out on what the purpose of the County Conference Board is and why it is important as a taxing authority that a school board member participates.

Board Member Takeaways
Takeaways items included: appreciation of information of County Conference Board, questions on Trapshooting Club funds, thank you to retiring staff and staff members who gave early notification, appreciation to administration for time spent on pending legislation, IASB Summit, elementary extracurricular activities, and work sessions at buildings.

Adjourn
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Kris Shondel to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus                           		 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts