September 11, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
September 11, 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, Kris Shondel, Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Kevin Wiskus
   Absent:  Bob Thomas (entered the meeting at 5:32 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 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 Kris Shondel to approve the August 14th minutes as 
stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Bob Thomas entered the meeting at 5:32 pm.

Food Service Program Update
Belinda Potter and Emily Pattison from Opaa! were present to give an update on the District’s Food Service Program.  They reported out on recent updates to the Howar kitchen, equipment wants/needs, open positions, new app features for nutritional information, and appreciation for employees’ hard work and efforts.

College and Career Transition Counselor (CCTC) Update
Jill Whisler with Indian Hills Community College was present to report out on her new position as the shared College and Career Transition Counselor.  She spoke about how her position is to support the District’s counseling staff and to assist all students with their future plans and expose them to all of the possibilities that are available to them beyond high school.    

Appoint Board Member Delegate for Delegate Assembly
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to nominate Kevin Wiskus as the Delegate for Delegate Assembly.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve 2nd Reading of Board Policies 200 Series
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the 2nd reading of Series 200 Board policies as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Gretchen Willier – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview effective immediately.
2. Johana Knott – Resigning from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar effective immediately.
3. Richard McCain Oden – Resigning from Asst. H.S. Baseball Coach effective immediately.
4. Patricia Hatfield – Resigning from Cafeteria effective 7/31/2023.

Transfers
1. McKinley Lain - Transfer from CHS/Howar Spanish/Math to CHS Math, replacing Tom Hill.

Employment/Contracts
1. Elizebeth Logsdon – 6-8 Grade Exploratory Class Teacher at Howar, .13 FTE of M.A. Step 15, $8,499.01. replacing McKinley Lain.
2. Randy Marcussen – Virtual Content Specialist, M.A., Step 16, $7,476.25, 188 days, 
3. Tyler Baze – Transfer from Sp. Ed. Aide Specific to Student Advisor at Lakeview (One Year Only), $19.31/hr, 7.5 hrs/day, effective Aug. 23, 2023, new position.
4. Kathy Barnthouse – Contract adjustment, Increase from 7.0 hours per day to 7.75 hours per day, effective August 23, 2023.
5. Sarah Casper – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 4, $13.07/hr, 7.75 hrs/day, 186 days effective August 23, 2023, replacing Brenna Jacobsen.
6. Melissa Bankson – Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hr, 7.5 hrs/day, 186 days, replacing Gretchen Willier.
7. Kaley Davis – Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hr, 7.75 hrs/day, 186 days, new position.
8. Emmaretta Hermon - Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hr, 7.75 hrs/day, 186 days, replacing McCain Oden.
9. Nicole Moore - Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 3, $12.77/hr, 7.75 hrs/day, 186 days, replacing Sydney Jacobsen.
10. Theresa Rogers - Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hr, 7.75 hrs/day, 186 days, new position.
11. Brock Carson - Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Lakeview, Level II, Step 2, $12.47/hr, 5.5 hrs/day, 186 days, new position.
12. Ogie McClure – Contract adjustment – Increase in hours from 7.25/day to 7.5 per day, effective August 23, 2023, replacing Tyler Baze.
13. Rossie Wendland - Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Howar, Level II, Step 2, $12.47/hr, 7.75 hrs/day, 180 days, replacing Johana Knott.
14. Heather Harsch - Sp. Ed Aide Specific at Howar, Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hr, 7.75 hrs/day, 186 days, new position.
15. Lynn Gilbert – Preschool Classroom Aide – Level II, Step 1, $12.17/hr, 3.5 hrs/day, 150 days, new position.
16. Lynn Gilbert – Sp. Ed. Shuttle Driver (Transportation) – Level III, Step 6, $19.25/hr,, 1 hr/day, 149 days, new position.
17. Michaela Welch – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Preschool, Level II, Step 1, $12.17 per hour, 150 days, new position.
18. Emily Strube – Preschool Classroom Aide – Level II, Step 2, $12.47/hr, 7.25 hrs/day, 4 days/week, 151 days, replacing Rhonda Senter.
19. Addison Westercamp – M.S. Girls Basektball Coach, Step 3, $2,420.43, effective Oct. 23, 2023, replacing Tony Endress.
20. Rich Parker – H.S. Head Boys’ Tennis Coach, Step 11, $3,909.13, replacing Tyler Baze.
21. Aaron Beeson – Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $17.50/hr., as needed.
22. Wayne Farris - Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $17.50/hr., as needed.
23. Darrin Hamilton - Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $17.50/hr., as needed.
24. Matt Harryman - Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $17.50/hr., as needed.
25. Ira Heartly - Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $17.50/hr., as needed.

Sport Officials Contracts – as listed

Lane Change
Macey Sacco moving from MA Step 11 to MA+12 Step 11 - $61,251
Mallory Denny moving from MA Step 6 to MA+12 Step 6 - $54,375
Lisa Spiker moving from BA+12 Step 14 to MA Step 14 - $64,002
Tynne Sulser moving from MA+24 Step 20 to MA+36 Step 20 - $76,379
Stephanie Cicco-McCann moving from MA+24 Step 19 to MA+36 Step 19 - $75,004
Courtney Hawkins moving from MA Step 16 to MA+12 Step 16 - $68,128
Shari Witt moving from MA Step 14 to MA+24 Step 14 - $66,752

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

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

Superintendent Report
Superintendent report topics included: CHS Addition progress, discussions at superintendent meeting on impact of new legislation, upcoming events: Pancake Day and Homecoming, and a letter of recognition from the Iowa High School Athletic Association for zero ejections last year.
Aaron Beeson also was asked to give an update on the High School Addition.

Board Member Takeaways
Takeaway items included: positive comments on the new Frontline absence management system, appreciation for the Food Service Program and College Career Transition Counselor updates, comments about the District’s communication system, possible marketing, and paper hat night.

Adjourn
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Derek Carter to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:58 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus				 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts