February 27, 2023
The regular meeting and work session of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School
District was held February 27, 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:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Derek Carter
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 Kris Shondel and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Old Business

Approval of Contract with FRK Architect for Howar Roof Project
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the contract with FRK Architects for the Howar Roof Project as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

New Business

Approve Faculty Handbook Changes
The Board was presented with updated language for the Faculty Handbook.  The updates included language regarding sick and flex leave payouts that had previously been in the Master Contract.  During negotiations in 2022, the District had agreed to add the language to the handbook but has not done so up to this point. It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the Faculty Handbook changes as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to adjourn the regular meeting at 5:37 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Work Session

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the work session to order at 5:37 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Derek Carter
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

Approve Agenda
Kevin Wiskus added “Item G. Work Sessions Discussion” to the agenda.  It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the agenda as amended.  Motion passed unanimously.

Work Session

Student Representative
There were no student representative reports given.

Student Presentations
Swimming Coach Amber White, along with students John White and Levi Clark were present to report out on the swimming program.  They shared out on recent and upcoming competitions and their experiences in the sport as well as the news that John is the first CHS student to make it to State.

John White and Levi Clark also reported out on Jazz Band.  They spoke about their last two contests, upcoming performances, and musical selections.

Howar Middle School drama sponsors Shawna Jacobsen and Marcia Bowen were present with several students to present on the middle school play.  The selection this year is titled Lagooned!  The students shared a scene from the play, spoke about their experiences participating in the activity, and reported out on the upcoming scheduled times for performances.

Financial Report 
Lisa Swarts spoke about certified budget timelines.  She reported out on new legislation this year that has
affected valuations and how that has impacted those budget timelines.  She also spoke about possible
impacts to levy rates.  After questions about debt service levy, she reported that more information will be
available once the updated valuations are resubmitted.  

Buildings and Grounds Report
Aaron Beeson reported out on the high school addition project, specifically soil testing with Team 
Services and some extra work that needed to be done to pass soil tests.  This caused a bit of a delay but  
the work should be moving along and certain upcoming timelines should not be disrupted.

Transportation Department Report
Mike Kincaid reported that we should be getting the third and final Traverse this week.  Still waiting on 
the second bus to be built and delivered.  He is keeping a good eye on the county roads and is happy with 
their condition.

Principal Reports
Principals provided written reports.  In addition, items highlighted during the meeting were: recent 
teacher quality day, upcoming kindergarten and preschool round-up, SAMI work, Howar fundraiser,
and GearUp activities.  
Rich Parker reported out on spring sports participation and numbers.  

Work Sessions Discussions
Kevin Wiskus reported out that he wants to have work sessions in the buildings in the upcoming months. 
He would like those work sessions to showcase what is going on in the buildings and also include a tour
of the facilities.  His plan is for the March work session to be at Lakeview and the April work session to
be at Howar.  There isn’t a work session scheduled for May so either the regular meeting will be at the
High School or there will have to be an additional meeting scheduled.

Adjourn
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the work session at 6:56 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus				 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts