February 12, 2024  
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held  February 12, 2024 a t 5:30 pm in the board room of the Administration Office, 634 North Main,  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: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, 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 Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Approve minutes of previous meetings  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the January 8, 2024 and  January 22, 2024 minutes as stated. Motion passed unanimously.  
Old Business  
There were no old business items.  
New Business  
FFA Presentation  
Students Lauren Phillips and Kenly Shilling presented on upcoming activities for National FFA Week as  well as answering questions about the National FFA Convention earlier in the year. Lauren Phillips also  gave her speech for the FFA Speech competition on the topic of Agriculture-related suicides. The board  thanked them for their presentations.  
Family Consumer Science Presentation  
Addison Westercamp and Kele Cossel were present to give an update on the Family Consumer Science  department and the FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) club. They presented  their idea of starting a coffee shop, The Big Red Express for the program.  
CHS Furniture Presentation and Approval  
Becky and Scott Weiss from VIPS, Value Inspired Products and Services gave a presentation of their  furniture and windows covering proposal for the High School Addition project. They went over all pieces  of furniture for every room and space in the project as well as timelines for acquiring and set-up.  It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the furniture bid proposal from  Value Inspired Products and Services for the amount of $367,544 for the Centerville High School  Addition Project as presented. Motion passed unanimously. 
Additional Early Graduation Request  
Two additional requests were presented for approval. It was reported that they were late due to  extenuating circumstances.  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve the additional list of early  graduation requests pending meeting all final requirements. Motion passed 5-2 with Mike Moore and  Kevin Wiskus voting opposed.  
Approval of Security Grant Purchase – Camera System  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger to approve the Security Grant-funded  proposal for new district-wide camera security system with Southern Iowa Technologies for the total  amount of $175,032 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve 1st Reading of Board Policies 400.3, 405.1, 405.2, 405.7, 501.3, 505.11, 505.11 R1  It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the 1st reading of board policies  400.3, 405.1, 405.2, 405.7, 501.3, 505.11, 505.11 R1 as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Set Date and Time for Public Hearings for 2024-25 Budget. Roll call.  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tim Burger to set the date and times for budget hearings:  Proposed Tax Hearing – April 8, 2024 5:30 pm  
Adoption Budget Hearing – April 22, 2024 5:30 pm  
Roll call vote:  
 Ayes: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin  Wiskus  
 Nays: None  
Approve Personnel Business Procedures  
Employment/Contracts  
1. Mike Moore – Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $17.50/hr., as needed.  
2. Emily Kozak – CHS Yearbook Sponsor, Step 1, $855.60 (prorated for 93 of 188 days), effective Jan.  15, 2024, replacing Mekca Wallace-Spurgin.  
3. Shyrel Johnson – Adjustment to contracts, Campus mail contract reduced from 4 to 3 hours per day and  Bus Driver contract increased from 4 to 5 hours per day, effective Feb. 1, 2024.  
Sports Officials Contracts – as listed  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the employment/contract for  Mike Moore – Sub Bus Driver, Level III, Step 1, $17.50/hr., as needed. Motion passed unanimously with  Mike Moore abstaining.  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger to approve all personnel items with the  exception of the previously approved contract for Mike Moore as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Financial Reports  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve all prepaids, list of bills,  additional bills on the table, financial reports, and pay per diem as presented. Motion passed  unanimously.  
Superintendent Report 
Superintendent report items were: excitement for the new furniture for the new addition, items from the  current high school that can be moved over to Howar, and conclusion of winter activities.  
Board Member Takeaways  
Takeaway items included: enjoyed furniture presentation, enjoyed guest speakers and appreciated the  speech on suicide/mental health, board members subbing, excitement about the library in the new high  school and the potential Big Red Express, upcoming work session item with IASB.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Carol Heffron to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:49 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.  
_________________________ ___________________________________  Board President, Kevin Wiskus Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts