October 9, 2023  
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held  October 9, 2023 a t 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 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 Mike Moore to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Approve Minutes of previous meetings  
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the September 11, 2023 and  September 25, 2023 minutes as stated. Motion passed unanimously.  
Old Business  
There were no old business items.  
New Business  
Approve 2023-24 Fundraising Calendar  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the 2023-24 fundraising calendar  as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve SBRC Request for Allowable Growth for LEP (Limited English Proficient)  It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the application and request for  allowable growth & supplemental aid for LEP (Limited English Proficient) excess costs in the amount of  $186.00. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve Annual Depository Amount  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Mike Thomas to approve the annual depository and  amount as Iowa Trust and Savings Bank for the amount of 25 million. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve 2nd Reading of Board Policies 600 Series  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the 2nd reading of 600 Series  board policies as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 
Approve 2nd Reading of Board Policies 104, 104.R1, 402.2, 402.5, 408.1, 503.7, 503.7R1, 503.7R2,  503.7E1, 503.7E2, 505.5,507.2, 507.2E1, 507.2E2, 507.2E3, and 804.5  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the 2nd reading of board policies  104, 104.R1, 402.2, 402.5, 408.1, 503.7, 503.7R1, 503.7R2, 503.7E1, 503.7E2, 505.5,507.2, 507.2E1,  507.2E2, 507.2E3, and 804.5 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve 1st Reading of Board Policy 503.8  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the first reading of board policy  503.8 with the recommendation to add the Bitly link. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approval of Roofing Project Estimates  
Estimates for two of the roof replacement projects from this year’s hail damage insurance claim were  presented for approval.  
Fleet Maintenance Facility – Quick Roofing - $52,930.73  
Administration Building – Quick Roofing - $46,493.48  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Kris Shondel to approve the estimates from Quick  Roofing for Fleet Maintenance Facility and Administration Building roofing projects as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  
Approval of HVAC Replacement Purchase  
An estimate for a new HVAC unit for the science wing of the high school was presented for approval.  Gilbert Home Comfort –$14,800  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the HVAC estimate from Gilbert  Home Comfort for $14,800 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approval of CACFP Food Service Agreement with SIEDA  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the annual CACFP Food Service  Agreement with SIEDA as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Discussion and Approval of Early Retirement  
The Board reviewed the general fund financial position of the District with a presentation on the five-year  forecast based on a set of conservative assumptions. There was also a quick review of the district’s  management fund with scenarios of a possible early retirement incentive for the year.  
It was recommended that the board offer an early retirement incentive for the 2023-24 school year.  
After discussion, it was moved by Bob Thomas and seconded by Mike Thomas to move forward with  offering and approving the documents for an early retirement incentive of $50,000 for the 2023-2024  school year with a cap of eight participants. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve Personnel Business Procedures  
Resignations  
1. Penny Sias – Resigning from position as cafeteria worker effective Sept. 29, 2023.  
Employment/Contracts  
1. Kathryn Brown – Sp. Ed. Aide Specific at Howar, Level II. Step 2, $12.47/hr, 7.75 hrs/day for 158  days, replacing Ogie McClure, effective Oct. 2, 2023.  
Lane Change  
1. Ashlee Knowles – movement from BA+12 Step 3-$46,124 to BA+24 Step 3-$47,499 
Sports Officials Contract – as listed  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  
Financial Reports  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the financial reports, bills,  prepaids, and pay per diem as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Superintendent Report  
Mr. Taylor’s report included: homecoming festivities, appreciation for Emily Kozak’s work on certified  enrollment, professional development day vertical planning, and Early Literacy Initiative extra funding.  
Board Member Takeaways  
Takeaways included: comments on the five-year projection and early retirement incentive, appreciation  for work on board policies, comments on the HVAC units in the science wing, request for summary of  funds raised for activity funds, appreciation for board school emails, IASB board award received due to  hours of professional development, and appreciation to Bob Thomas and Kris Shondel for their term on  the board.  
Derek Carter left the meeting at 7:02 pm.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Kris Shondel to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 pm. Motion  passed unanimously.  
_________________________ ___________________________________  Board President, Kevin Wiskus Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts