June 12, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
June 12, 2023 at 5:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634 North Main,
Centerville.  

Regular 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, 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 Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Closed Session “Discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation where disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.  Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c).  Roll call. 
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Thomas to go into closed session under Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation where
disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the District in that litigation.  Roll 
call:
Ayes:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
Nays:  None
Motion carried unanimously.  The board moved into closed session at 5:32 pm.
By consensus the board moved back into open session at 6:30 pm.  

Tim Burger left the meeting at 6:30 pm.  

Approve minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the May 8th and May 22nd
amended minutes as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Tim Burger re-entered the meeting at 6:32 pm

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Approve Centerville High School Addition Project Change Order #4
Change Order #4 for the High School Addition Project was presented.  
1. change storm piping from cast iron to PVC deduct ($19,165.87)
2. provide additional steel angles for deck support add $5,175.00
3. provide additional key switches at auto doors and modified drips add $536.63
4. change cylinder locks to Sargent add $5,810.41
5. change flooring at gym to Champion flooring deduct ($10,000)
Total ($17,643.83) 
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Derek Carter to approve Change Order #4 for a total credit of ($17,643.83) as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Resolution to Transfer Funds for Athletic Protective Equipment.  Roll call.
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the resolution as stated to transfer $7,402.80 from the general fund to the activity fund to purchase protective and safety equipment required for any extracurricular interscholastic athletic contest or competition that is sponsored or administered by an organization as currently defined by Iowa Code.  Roll call vote:
Ayes:  Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Bob Thomas, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
Nays:  None
Motion passed unanimously. 

Approve Change in Bus Driver Wages
On May 8th the board approved the new wages for bus drivers.  The recommendation was listed to put all drivers not on step 6+ moved back to step 1 on the new schedule.  The recommendation is now to put them back on their original step and to give two drivers step 6 wage with the 3.096% increase as well.  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the updated bus driver wages for the 2023-24 school year as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2023-24 General, Cafeteria, and Activity Fees
There was a discussion about activity fees.  There were comments that if music concerts are part of a student’s grade then parents shouldn’t have to pay to attend.  
It was moved by Kris Shondel and seconded by Derek Carter to approve 2023-24 general, cafeteria, and activity fees as presented with the exclusion of all music concerts striking them from the approved fees for further review.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Football Cooperative Sponsorship with Moulton-Udell CSD
It was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the Football Cooperative Sponsorship agreement with Moulton-Udell.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Purchase of Chromebooks
A quote for 175 Dell Chromebooks was presented for approval in the amount of $47,425 from BlueAlly.  It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the Chromebook purchase as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Indian Hills Community College Field Experience/Observation Agreement
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the Indian Hills Community College Field Experience/Observation Agreement as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Set Board Meeting Dates and Times for 2023-2024
Two board meetings were incorrectly listed for 6:30 pm instead of 5:30 pm.  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve board meeting dates and times as listed with the noted time corrections.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Final FY23 Teacher Salary Supplement Payments
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded Derek Carter to approve the 2022-23 June Teacher Salary Supplement payments and 2022-23 Teacher Salary Supplement Balance payments as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Select Board Members for Graduation Requirement Workgroup
Kris Shondel, Derek Carter, and Mike Moore volunteered to serve on the graduation requirement workgroup.

Approval of EMC Property/Liability Insurance Replacement Cost Limits
This year districts are required to at least be at 90% replacement cost limits for liability/property insurance with EMC.  The question was posed to the board as to whether or not the district should be at 100%.  It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Bob Thomas to table the item until the rates can be compared.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1.  Tony Endress – Resigning from 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball effectively immediately.
2.  Tony Endress – Resigning from 9th Grade Baseball effective at the end of the 2022-23 season.
3.  Ryan Conrad – Resigning from Asst. Girls’ Track Coach effectively immediately.
4.  Ryan Conrad – Resigning from Assistant Bowling Coach effective immediately.
5.  Rick Sweet – Resigning from Asst. Softball Coach effectively immediately.
6.  Megan Decena – Resigning from Middle School Softball Coach effective June 27, 2023.
7.  Sarah Owens – Resigning from Kindergarten Aide effective immediately.
8.  Brenna Jacobsen – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific effective immediately.
9.  Sidney Jacobsen – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific effective immediately.
10.Brandie Brown – Resigning from Guidance Counselor at Lakeview Elem effective at the end of the 2022-23 contract year.

Transfers
1. Heather Baze – Transfer from Guidance Secretary to Athletic/Transportation Secretary effective Aug. 2, 2023. Contract hours, days and wages remain the same.

Employment/Contracts
1. Jolan Bishop – Head Teacher for Virtual School, MA+36, Step 15, $69,503.00, 189 days, replacing Mecka Wallace-Spurgin, effective August 16, 2023.
2. Brian Wilcox – H.S. Social Studies Teacher at CHS, MA, Step 16, $66,752, effective August 16, 2023, replacing Darrin Carson.
3. Jonathon M. Kovacevich – H.S. Special Ed. Teacher, BA, Step 5, $47,499, effective August 16, 2023.
4. McKinley Lain – H.S. Math/Science Teacher, BA+12, Step 1, $46,124, effective August 16, 2023, new position.
5. Addison Westercamp – 6-12 Family & Consumer Science, BA, Step 3, $44,748, effective August 16, 2023, replacing Chad Koestner.
6. Emily Kozak – Contract adjustment to update title from Elementary Social Worker to High School Student Advisor. Contract hours, days and wages remain the same.
7. Andy Hotek – Contract adjustment add four (4) vacation days to the 2023-24 K-8 Assistant Principal Contract.
8. Mekca Wallace-Spurgin – FCCLA Sponsor, Step 1, $1,385.55, effective August 16, 2023, replacing Brooke Johnson.
9. Mekca Wallace-Spurgin – H.S. Robotics, Step 1, $1,155.20, effective August 16, 2023, replacing Kim Mitchell.
10. Randy Marcussen – Co-Sponsor National Honor Society, Step 1, $280.21, effective August 17, 2023, replacing Lisa Spiker.
11. Ryan Conrad – Lead Teacher, 6 extended days, $4,500.00, effective August 3, 2023.
12. Taylor Lawson - Lead Teacher, 6 extended days, $4,500.00, effective August 3, 2023.
13. Mekca Wallace Spurgin - Lead Teacher, 6 extended days, $4,500.00, effective August 3, 2023.
14. Lynn Gheer - Lead Teacher, 6 extended days, $4,500.00, effective August 3, 2023.
15. Jonathan M. Kovacevich – Assistant H.S. Softball Coach, One-Year Only, Non-Renewing, Step 1, $3,514.44, replacing Rick Sweet.
16. Ryan Conrad – H.S. Head Girls’ Track, Step 13, $6,030.45, replacing Jason Reed.
17. Jason Reed – Middle School Boys’ Track Coach – Step 9, $2,468.59, Replacing Steve Clark.
18. Molly Van Roekel – Asst. H.S. Volleyball Coach – Step 4, $2,571.70, replacing Taylor Lawson.
19. Tony Endress – Asst. Boys’/Girls’ Bowling Coach - Step 1, $1,155.20, replacing Ryan Conrad.
20. Abby Drew – Asst. H.S. Girls’ Basketball Coach – Step 1, $2,822.68, replacing Emilie Mason.

Sports Officials Contracts- as listed

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

Financial Reports
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to approve all prepaids, list of bills, financial reports, pay per diem, and payouts as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  

Superintendent Report
Superintendent report topics included: Matt Carver presentation, End of Year Awards, state reports, board policy 200 series schedule, and insurance committee.

Board Member Takeaways 
Takeaway items included: upcoming board retreat, employee representatives reporting to board, exit interviews, and board member professional development with IASB.

Adjourn
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:29 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus				 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts