March 18, 2024  
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held  March 18, 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: Tom Johnson, Carol Heffron (virtually), Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus   Absent: Tim Burger, Derek Carter  
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 Thomas and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Old Business  
There were no old business items.  
New Business  
Student Presentations  
Jennifer Smalley and Taylor Martin were both present representing the speech department. They both  gave a sampling of a type of speech that they will be giving at All-State Speech competition. The Board  thanked them and complimented them on their performances.  
Approve Keyless Entry Upgrade Project  
Quotes for the Keyless Entry Upgrade Project were presented.  
Admin Building - $5,140.00  
Preschool - $11,159.00  
Howar - $17,753.50  
Lakeview - $23,928.00  
High School - $34,975.00  
It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the Keyless Entry Upgrade bids  as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve Proposed FY25 Adopted Budget Summary  
FY25 Proposed Adopted Budget Summary was provided for review with no changes from the previous  meeting. It was moved by Mike Thomas and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve the FY25 Adopted  Budget Summary for publication as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Review of 400 Board Policy Series  
Mr. Taylor is still working on the 400 Policy Series and will have them sent out before the next meeting. 
District Data Review  
Julie Caraccio, along with building principals, presented district student data and testing data. The  presentation focused on reading and math scores.  
Approve Personnel Business Procedures  
Resignations  
1. Lisa Robnett – Resigning from Lakeview Associate, effective March 18, 2024.  
Transfers  
1. Kathryn Brown – Sp. Ed Aide Specific, transfer from Howar M.S., 7.25 hrs/day, to Lakeview  Elementary, 7.75 hrs/day, effective March 5, 2024, replacing Kaley Davis.  
Employment/Contracts  
1. Mark Bishop – H.S. Science Teacher, MA+24, Step 24, effective Aug. 15, 2024, replacing Rich Parker.  2. Cameron Parker – M.S. Social Science Teacher – MA+11, effective Aug. 15, 2024, replacing Shelley  Cranston.  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  
Principal Reports  
Principal reports were covered under the District Data presentation. Rhonda Raskie did report out that the  new GearUp Coach will be starting after-school tutoring soon.  
Brad Warren and Mark Taylor spoke a little bit about a possible position made available through the  IJAG (Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates) program.  
Board Takeaways  
Takeaway topic items included: appreciation for data presentation and student presentations. If there are  business items for the future scheduled work sessions, those meetings will just become regular meetings.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Tom Johnson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:06 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.  
_________________________ ___________________________________  Board President, Kevin Wiskus Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts