February 10, 2025
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held
February 10, 2025 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 Mike Thomas 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
Mike Thomas welcomed visitors.

Public Forum
There were no public comments.

Approve Agenda
It was recommended to add “Student Representative” to the agenda.  It was moved by Carol Heffron and
seconded by Mike Moore to approve the agenda as amended.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approve Minutes of previous meetings
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the January 27, 2025 minutes as
stated.  Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business
There were no old business items.

New Business

Student Representative
Kinley Harvey was present to report out on activities at the high school.  She reported out on sporting activities as well as student club activities.

Approve Drama Department Request for Wednesday Play Rehearsal
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the Wednesday night late play rehearsal for the High School as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Appoint Board Members to groups or committees
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the list of committee members as appointed:
County Conference Board – Kevin Wiskus
Centerville Foundation Board of Directors –Mike Thomas, Mike Moore, Tom Johnson
Negotiations Committee (includes Support Staff & Administration)- Mike Thomas, Tim Burger, Derek Carter
School Improvement Committee – Mike Thomas, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson
ADLM Empowerment Board – Kevin Wiskus 
Motion carried unanimously.
Approve Setting Dates and Times for Budget Public Hearings
Budget Hearings were recommended as:
2025-26 Property Tax Hearing – March 24, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
2025-26 Adoption Budget Hearing – April 28, 2025 @ 5:30 pm
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve the 2025-26 Property Tax and Budget Hearings as presented.

Approval of Fixed Price Contract Extension Documents with Opaa!
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the fixed price contract extension documents with Opaa for the 2025-26 school year as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Ottumwa Radio Advertising Agreement
A proposal was put forth for an advertising campaign with Ottumwa Radio for $4000 during open enrollment season.  It was a consensus that board members were not interested in the “Bike Night” promos listed in the proposal.  Mr. Taylor said that he would go back to ask if they could substitute the promo for another event.  No action was taken because Mr. Taylor can make the changes needed and it is within his purchase approval.

Approval of Tyler Technologies Route Software
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the Tyler Technologies Route Software purchase as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Approval of Infinite Campus Student Information System
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the Infinite Campus Student Information System purchase as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Information on Simbli Software
Mark Taylor updated the board on the new Simbi software purchase.  This software will house board policies and board packets.  After in-house training, the board will get training on how to use the software.

Approve Personnel Business Procedures

Resignations
1. Shawna Jacobsen – HMS Drama Co-Sponsor – Effective End of 2024-2025 School Year
2. Marcia Bowen – HMS Drama Co-Sponsor – Effective End of 2024-2025 School Year
Employment/Contracts
1. Leandra Silverfox-Gatlin – LKV SPED Aide - $7,144.73 – Effective February 13, 2025 – Replacing LorRae Groff
2. Laura Fosselman – LKV SPED Aide - $8,299.55 – Effective February 10, 2025 – Replacing Emmaretta Hermon
3. Mark Whisler – Sub Bus Driver - $18.50/hour – Effective February 5, 2025
4. Brenda Regenwether – LKV SPED Aide – Contract Adjustment - $8,664.58 – Step 2
5. Shelbe Hill – LKV SPED Aide - $7,742.02 – Effective February 12, 2025 – Replacing Bridgette Strickler

Sports Officials Contracts – as listed

It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.

Financial Reports
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve all prepaids, list of bills, financial reports, and pay per diem as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  

Superintendent Report
Mr. Taylor reported out that he was very appreciative of the board’s approvals of all of the new updated software purchases to allow the district to be more efficient and have better communication.  He also reported out on State Supplemental Aid and how it affects the Centerville District.

Board Member Takeaways 
Takeaway items included: appreciation for approved software program purchases, notice of all the money going out to other districts for open enrollment, church donation for student meal accounts, school advertising, appreciation for the banner at the high school, appreciation for first teacher to sign up for sub driving.

Adjourn
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to adjourn the meeting at 6:39 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.

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Board President, Mike Thomas				 Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts