February 24, 2025 Minutes  
February 24, 2025  
The 2025 Howar Partial Roof Replacement Project Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of  the Centerville Community School District was held February 24, 2025 a t 5:30 pm in the board room of the  Administration Office, 634 North Main, Centerville.  
Public Hearing – Howar Partial ReRoof Project – 5:30 P.M.  
Call to order and roll call  
President Mike Thomas called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 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.  
Approve Agenda  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously.  
2025 Howar Partial Roof Replacement Project  
Mr. Taylor explained that this project is due to an insurance claim for hail damage to the Howar Roof. It will  be fully funded by insurance. There were eight bidders for the project with three of them being irregular due  to being incomplete or not submitted on time. The low base bid came from JC Roofing & Insulation.  
Public Comments on 2025 Howar Partial Roof Replacement Project  
There were no public comments.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to adjourn the public hearing at 5:32 pm.  Motion passed unanimously.  
Regular Board Meeting  
Call to order and roll call  
President Mike Thomas called the regular meeting to order at 5:32 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 moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously. 
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Approve Minutes of previous meetings  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Tom Johnson to approve the February 10, 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.  
Resolution Formally Approving and Adopting the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Total  Cost of the 2025 Howar Partial Roof Replacement Project  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to adopt the “Resolution Formally Approving and  Adopting the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Total Cost of the “2025 Howar Partial  Roof Replacement Project” as stated after meeting all public hearing requirements. Roll call vote:   Ayes: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus   Nays: None  
Motion passed unanimously.  
Consideration and Possible Action on Resolution to Award Bid on 2025 Howar Partial Roof Replacement  Project  
It was moved by Tom Johnson and seconded by Derek Carter to adopt the presented “Resolution Making  Award of Construction Contract” as stated, accepting the lowest responsive, responsible bid for the 2025  Howar Partial Roof Replacement Project from JC Roofing & Insulation out of South Sioux City, Nebraska for  the base bid amount of $433,671. Roll call vote.  
Ayes: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus  Nays: None  
Motion passed unanimously.  
Approval of Fundraiser  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the track fundraiser as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve 1st Reading of Board Policy 710.4  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the 1st reading of board policy 710.4  as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve One-Year 28E Sharing Agreement for Golf & Trap with Seymour CSD  
This particular agreement has never been officially brought to the board for approval. This will serve as a one year agreement so that Seymour can plan for the next year. There was a brief discussion among board  members about discussing all sharing agreements at a future board meeting.  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the one-year sharing agreement with  Seymour CSD for Golf and Trap as presented. Motion passed 6-1 with Derek Carter voting against.  
Approval of Commencement for Exchange Student  
It was moved by Carol Heffron and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the exchange student to participate  in the graduation commencement. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve Summer Project Bids 
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Summer projects presented were:  
 Factory Direct - $17,000 – carpeting for preschool  
 Esco Electric - $32,900 – updates fire alarm system for preschool  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the summer projects as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  
AEA Services Update  
Mark Taylor provided a quarterly report to the board on current expenses. Administration has been frugal and  are considering more services for the remainder of the year. There were discussions on the administrative  costs and if expenses will look the same next year.  
Preliminary 2025-26 Budget Discussions  
Lisa Swarts and Mark Taylor discussed preliminary FY26 budget numbers. Ms. Swarts spoke about an  advance surplus levy for General Obligation debt. She spoke about moving forward with those plans unless  the Board had objections. This will save the taxpayers approximately $50,000 in interest. The Proposed Tax  Statement will be mailed out to taxpayers after March 10th. This will have to be done with an estimate for the  Supplemental State Aid because the State has not set that amount yet, even though it is required by law.  
Approve Personnel Business Procedures  
Resignations  
1. Brad Warren – HMS Football & Head Girls Wrestling – Effective Immediately  
Employment/Contracts  
1. Daniel Hargrave – Head HS Boys Tennis Coach - $2,989.50 – Effective March 17, 2025 – Replacing  Richard Parker  
Volunteer Agreements  
1. Bryan Baker – Assistant Boys Soccer Coach Volunteer – Effective March 17, 2025  2. Matthew Harryman – Trap Shooting Volunteer – Effective February 25, 2025  
3. Shannon Johnston – Trap Shooting Volunteer – Effective February 10, 2025  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all personnel items as presented.  Motion passed unanimously.  
Director Reports  
Director reports were given by Kate Brauman, Brad Warren, Mike Kincaid, Aaron Beeson, Cameron Oehler,  Jarred Johnston, and Julie Caraccio.  
Principal Reports  
All Principals reported out on the activities of their buildings with a focus on: student achievement, programs  & culture, professional development & training, and families & community.  
The board recessed for a short break at 6:53 pm and came back to open session at 6:59 pm.  
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 Derek Carter and seconded by Tim Burger 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:
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Ayes: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus  Nays: None  
Motion carried unanimously.  
The board moved into closed session at 6:59 pm.  
Other persons present for the closed session were:  
Mark Taylor, Superintendent  
Lisa Swarts, Chief Financial Officer  
Jennifer Donels, High School Principal  
Student, Guardian of Student, and Mother of Student  
All persons except for Lisa Swarts and members of the Board left the closed session and the Board began to  deliberate at 7:28 pm. All persons were brought back into closed session at 7:49 pm.  
It was a consensus of the board to move out of closed session and return to open session at 7:52 pm.  
Consideration and Action on Student Expulsion or Disciplinary Agreement  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the Agreement to Intervene in Lieu  of Expulsion Tier One with amendments discussed in closed session with the student who was the subject of  the closed session. Roll call vote:  
Ayes: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus  Nays: None  
Motion passed unanimously.  
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 Carol Heffron 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: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus  Nays: None  
Motion carried unanimously.  
The board moved into closed session at 7:55 pm.  
Other persons present for the closed session were:  
Mark Taylor, Superintendent  
Lisa Swarts, Chief Financial Officer  
Terri Schofield, Howar Middle School Principal  
Student and Guardian of Student  
All persons except for Lisa Swarts and members of the Board left the closed session and the Board began to  deliberate at 8:35 pm.  
It was a consensus of the board to move out of closed session and return to open session at 8:39 pm.  
Consideration and Action on Student Expulsion or Disciplinary Agreement  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the Agreement to Intervene in Lieu  of Expulsion Tier One with amendments discussed in closed session with the student who was the subject of  the closed session. Roll call vote:  
Ayes: Tim Burger, Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus 
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Nays: None  
Motion passed unanimously.  
Superintendent Report  
Mr. Taylor reported out on student activities and the recent advertising campaign.  
Board Takeaways  
Takeaway items included: future possible changes to the agenda, exchange student program, possible board  workshop for looking at elective board policies, exciting times for kids today, appreciation of principal reports  and meetings with families, desire to discuss all sharing agreements.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Carol Heffron to adjourn the meeting at 8:52 pm. Motion  passed unanimously.  
  
_________________________ ___________________________________  Board President, Mike Thomas Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts 
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