September 25, 2023
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
September 25, 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.

Approve Agenda
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the agenda as stated.  Motion
passed unanimously.

Welcome Visitors
Kevin Wiskus welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

Bob Thomas entered the meeting at 5:32 pm.

New Business

Approve Out of State FFA Trip
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Bob Thomas to approve the out-of-state FFA State Convention 
trip to Indianapolis as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.
        
Student Representative
Senior Jacob Cairns was present to give a report on student happenings at Centerville High School.  He
reported out on topics such as: upcoming participation of students in Pancake Day festivities, various
upcoming Homecoming activities, and upcoming school play, “Oliver.”

Approve Request for Allowable Growth & Supplemental Aide for Negative Special Education Balance
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve requesting allowable growth and supplemental state aid for negative special education balance in the amount of $291,460.92.  Motion carried unanimously.
     
Approve 1st Reading of Board Policies 600 Series
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the 1st reading of Series 600 board policies.  Motion passed unanimously.

Kris Shondel left the meeting at 6:23 pm and returned to the meeting at 6:25 pm.  

Approve 1st 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 Tim Burger to approve the first 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.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Long Range Transportation Plan & Bus Purchase
A long range transportation plan was presented with the schedule of all buses and other district vehicles along with a plan for future purchases.  The purchase of a used bus from Wayne Community School District for the amount of $55,000 was included in that long range plan.  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the long range transportatation plan and used bus purchase from Wayne CSD for $55,000 as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Work Session Dates & Locations
The schedule for work session locations was presented. 
October 23rd – CHS
January 22nd – Howar
February 26th – Lakeview
March 25th – Preschool with trip to Fleet Maintenance Facility
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the work session locations and dates as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Personnel

Resignations
1. Taylor Lawson – Resigning from Head Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2023-24 season effective immediately.
2. Emilie Wendel – Resigning from Asst. Girls’ Basketball Coach for the 2023-24 season effective immediately.

Employment/Contract
1. Rossie Wendland – Contract Adjustment from Aide Level II, Step 2, $12.47/hour to Aide Level II, Step 3, $12.77/hour, effective August 31, 2023.

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

Reports

Principal Reports
Principals provided written reports.  In addition, items highlighted during the meeting were: preschool
numbers, Home School Assistance Program, appreciation for staff members, morning meetings at Lakeview, 
Howar and CHS Advisory meetings FAST Bridge Screener, CTE participation, foreign exchange program, 
and GEARUP Grant.

Derek Carter left the meeting at 6:54 pm and returned to the meeting at 6:55 pm.  

Mike Moore left the meeting at 7:06 pm and returned to the meeting at 7:08 pm.  

Derek Carter left the meeting at 7:10 pm and returned to the meeting at 7:11 pm.  

Buildings & Grounds Report
Aaron Beeson provided an update on the High School Addition Project.  He also provided the board with an updated and revised long-range building maintenance plan.  

Transportation Report
Mike Kincaid reported out on the beginning of the year.  He reported that the in-person registration helped greatly in the area of transportation.  He also reported out on behavior and fall activity events.

Board Member Takeaways 
Takeaway items included: questions on the welding program, appreciation for review of board policies, district emails for board members, appreciation for collaboration, and report on visit to Howar kitchen.

Adjourn
It was moved by Tim Burger and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:39 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Kevin Wiskus				 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts