September 23, 2024 Minutes  
September 23, 2024  
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held  September 23, 2024 a t 5:30 pm in the media center of Howar Middle School, 850 S. Park Avenue,  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: Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus   Absent: Tim Burger  
Also present were Superintendent Mark Taylor and Chief Financial Officer Lisa Swarts.  
Approve Agenda  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Welcome Visitors  
Kevin Wiskus welcomed visitors.  
Public Forum  
Jay Dillard was present to share comments about safety.  
Closed Session authorized by Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are  required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) to  discuss whether to conduct a hearing or to conduct hearings to suspend or expel a student.  It was moved by Tom Johnson and seconded by Derek Carter to go into closed session under Iowa Code  Section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to  be kept confidential and Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e) to discuss whether to conduct a hearing or to  conduct hearings to suspend or expel a student. Roll call: 
Ayes: Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus  Nays: None  
Motion carried unanimously.  
The board moved into closed session at 5:36 pm. The board moved location to the choir room for  privacy.  
Other persons present for the closed session were:  
Mark Taylor, Superintendent  
Lisa Swarts, Chief Financial Officer  
Jennifer Donels, High School Principal  
It was a consensus of the board to move out of closed session and return to open session at 5:57 pm. The  Board returned to the media center for regular session at 5:58 p.m.  
Old Business  
There were no old business items.  
New Business  
Consideration and Action on Student Disciplinary Agreement 
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It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve Expulsion Consent Agreement  with the student who was the subject of the closed session. Roll call vote:  
 Ayes: Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus   Nays: None  
Motion passed unanimously with Mike Moore abstaining from the vote.  
Howar Presentations  
Paige Warren gave a presentation on the MTSS model (multi-tier system of support).  Tyler Baze presented on the new 5-star pass system for students being used by Howar.  
Howar students gave a presentation on the recent GEARUP field trip to Stowe Heights and the team  building activities that they participated in.  
Lisa Aslesen presented on the GEARUP grant for Howar Middle School.  
Approve 2nd Reading of Board Policies 500 Series  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the 2nd Reading of board policies  500 Series as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve 2nd Reading of Board Policies 200.4, 206.3, 401.6, 402.3, 603.1, 603.12, 607.2, 700, 708, 710.1,  801.3, 803.2, 905.3  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve 2nd reading of board policies  200.4, 206.3, 401.6, 402.3, 603.1, 603.12, 607.2, 700, 708, 710.1, 801.3, 803.2, 905.3 as presented. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Personnel  
Resignations  
1. Katrina Susin – Cafeteria – Effective 9/26/24  
Employment/Contract  
2. Ryan Wagner – Model UN Sponsor – 188 Days - $1,461.99 – Effective 9/23/24 – Vacant Position  
Lane Change  
1. Brenna Lind – MA+12 $59,327 to MA+24 $60,706  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  
Reports  
Student Representative, Kinley Harvey reported out on both upcoming Pancake Day and Homecoming  activities.  
Principal Reports  
In addition to the written reports, highlights during the meeting included: FAST testing, GEARUP grant,  High School gym floor, summer reading program, PBIS, Big Red Lead Award, LETRS training,  Lakeview newsletter, optional Teacher Quality PD day, and work on attendance letters and referrals. 
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Kate McDonald gave an update on the Food Service Program. Her report included: work on negative  balances, free and reduced application, and work on the mobile app for easier use for parents.  
Buildings & Grounds Report  
Aaron Beeson gave a construction update on the High School.  
Transportation Report  
Mike Kincaid reported out on: beginning of year sign-ups, annual transportation report, need for subs,  student behavior, and process of getting license for bus drivers.  
Financial Report  
Lisa Swarts gave an update on reports finished and timelines of upcoming dates and reports.  
Building Walkthrough  
The Board began the building walkthrough at 7:33 pm and ended the walkthrough and returned to the  meeting room at 8:01 pm.  
Board Member Takeaways  
Takeaway items included: appreciation for presentations and pictures, bus driver shortage, possible  athletic name issue, need for more library books, appreciation for GEARUP presentation, appreciation for  Howar staff and changes being implemented, appreciation for buildings and grounds crew for all of the  changes and work over the summer, excitement over the 5-star pass system being used at Howar, and  appreciation for work done by Emily Kozak.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 pm. Motion  passed unanimously.  
_________________________ ___________________________________  Board President, Kevin Wiskus Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts 
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