April 24, 2023
The regular meeting and work session of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School
District was held April 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the Howar Innovative Learning Lab of Howar Middle
School, 850 S. Park, 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, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Tim Burger	
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 Mike Moore and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approval for Out of State Student Council Trip
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the out of state trip for the
Student Council to Collinsville, Illinois June 25th through 28th for a Student Council Conference. 
Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Julie De Vries Counseling and Consulting
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 counseling and consulting MOU’s with Julie De Vries as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Initial Review of Board Policies 700 Series
The 700 Series were presented on the table for the board to review.  The initial first reading will be ready 
for consideration at the regular meeting on May 8th.

Graduation Discussion
Mike Moore and Kevin Wiskus volunteered to participate in the graduation ceremony.

Setting Date for Board Retreat
After board discussion it was a consensus that the one of the dates of June 26-28 would be ideal for the
board retreat.  The dates will be confirmed with Honey Creek.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Abigal Davis – Resigning from Aide at ACC effective June 1, 2023.
2. Emily Mason – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Teacher at Howar Middle School effective at the end of the 2022-23 contract year.
3.  Kimberely Gunter – Resigning from Custodian at Lakeview effective April 17, 2023.
4.  Tom Hill – Resigning from Head Varsity Volleyball Coach effective April 24, 2023.

Transfers
1. Steve Clark – Transfer from Science Teacher at Howar Middle School to Assistant Principal/Activities Director at CHS, replacing Rich Parker.

Employment/Contracts
1. Lindsey Brittain – 1st Grade Teacher at Lakeview Elementary, B.A. Step 1, 189 days. One-year contract only, Non renewing.
2.  Shawn Tait – Strat II Teacher at Lakeview Elementary, BA+12 Step 14, 189 days, replacing Kimberly Stonehouse

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

Adjourn
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the regular meeting at 5:45 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

Work Session

Call to order and roll call
President Kevin Wiskus called the work session to order at 5:45 pm.  Roll call to determine quorum:
   Present:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Tim Burger	
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.

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

Work Session

Student Representative
There were no student representatives present.

Student Presentations
There were no student presentations beyond the Howar Staff Presentation.

Howar Staff Presentation
Principal Rhonda Raskie led the board on a tour of some of the classrooms for presentations.  Highlights 
included: Lisa Massey’s Math Room, Lizzy Oehler’s Art Room, Kim Mitchell’s CTE room, and the 
Garden Club area.
Students Maizy Reed, Brynlee Carney, and Sofia Caraccio were present to help with Lisa Massey’s
demonstration of the technology used in the classroom with Illustrative Math.

Financial Report 
Lisa Swarts gave an update of business office activities for the month.

Transportation Department Report
Mike Kincaid reported out on: upcoming National Bus Driver Appreciation Day, hail damage on one 
vehicle, bus evacuation drills, and activity scheduling.

Principal Reports
Principals provided their written reports.  Highlights during the meeting included: Preschool Star Lab, 
Preschool/Kindergarten Round-Up, ISASP testing, musical concerts, field trips, and 4-H financial class.

Buildings and Grounds Report
Aaron Beeson gave an update on the High School Addition Project.  The five-year maintenance document
was also shared.

Building Walk-Through  
The Board began their walk through the building at 6:57 pm and ended it at 7:24 pm. 

Adjourn
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to adjourn the work session at 7:35 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus				 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts