April 14, 2025  
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville Community School District was held  April 14, 2025 a t 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 5:31 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.  
Welcome Visitors  
Mike Thomas welcomed visitors.  
Public Forum  
There were no public comments.  
Approve Agenda  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Approve Minutes of previous meetings  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the March 24, 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.  
Approval of Technology Purchases  
Four quotes were presented for approval to be paid from out of the technology hardware budget funds.  
1. HPE Aruba Wireless Access Points and Installation. The total cost is $61,608 but the district will only be paying  $18,482.40 and the remainder will be paid through Erate funds.  
2. BlueAlly (95) Dell Chromebook 3120 - $27,740  
3. BlueAlly (25) Dell Latitude 3550 - $22,475  
4. BlueAlly (6) Dell Latitude 3550, (11) Dell OptiPlex 7020 Small Form Factor - $15,283  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the technology purchases as  presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approval of Emergency Radio Purchase 
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the District’s portion of $10,000  towards the emergency radio purchase as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Discussion on 2024-25 Budget Amendment and Approving to Set Public Hearing Date and Time for May  12, 2025 at 5:30 PM  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve and set the public hearing date  for the 2024-25 budget amendment hearing as May 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm. Motion passed unanimously.  
2025-26 Certified Budget Discussions  
Lisa Swarts did an updated presentation for the board. Supplemental State Aid will soon be set at 2.0%.  The tax rate for the budget publication will be $16.71481. The Board will have the authority to decrease  but not increase that rate up until the date of adoption.  
Approve Personnel Business Procedures  
Resignations  
1. Aaron Beeson – Head Girls Wrestling Coach – Effective Immediately  
2. Emilie Wendel – Strat I & Strat II Teacher – Effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year  3. Macey Beaty – 5th Grade Teacher – Effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year  4. Taylor Davis – Business Office Clerk – Effective April 25, 2025  
5. Lisa Massey – Retiring – Effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year  
6. Ricki Brammer – LKV Student Council – Effective at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year  
Employment/Contracts  
1. Ira Hearley – Sub Bus Driver - $18.50/hour – Effective March 24, 2025  
2. Pacey Hawkins – FFA Sponsor - $TBD – 189 Days – Effective August 15, 2025  3. Angelina Wimer – SPED Aide Specific - $13.77 – 35 Days – Effective April 7, 2025 – Replacing  Shirley Bentley  
4. Jeff Powers – Night Custodian - $14.32/hour – 59 Days – Effective April 9, 2025  5. Patricia Babbitt – HS Math Teacher - $TBD – Effective August 15, 2025 – Replacing Sharon Brice  Ana Lanphier – HS Science Teacher - $TBD – Effective August 15, 2025 – Replacing Mark Bishop  6. Tea Lindquist – HMS Social Studies Teacher - $47,500 (per 24/25 negotiations) – Effective August 15,  2025 – Replacing Cameron Parker  
Volunteer Agreements  
1. Rodney Robertson – Trap Shooting Volunteer – Effective March 11, 2025  
2. Glenda Archer – HMS Volunteer – Effective April 14, 2025  
Sports Officials Contracts – as listed  
It was recommended to pull out the resignation for Lisa Massey for a separate action item.  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve all personnel items with the  exception of Lisa Massey’s retirement letter as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Mr. Taylor thanked Lisa Massey for 25 years of work in the district. There was a brief discussion on the  request in her letter for allowing her an extension of the early retirement benefit. 
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to accept Lisa Massey’s resignation,  paying out her contractual leave days accrued but not the request for early retirement payment. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Financial Reports  
Bryan Rock Products Inc. Invoice #68433 for $2,410.65 was pulled out of the list for approval. This  invoice was placed in the list in error.  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve all prepaids, list of bills (with the  exception of Bryan Rock Products invoice as mentioned), financial reports, and pay per diem as  presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Superintendent Report  
Superintendent report topics included: ISASP testing, appreciation for Julie Caraccio, Cameron Oehler,  and Principals for all of their work to get those completed, spring sports, good to see high quality  candidates for open positions, and Voxman Honor Band.  
Board Member Takeaways  
Takeaway items included: recognition of the short meeting, Mr. Wiskus getting sub license, appreciation  for Lakeview hallway projects with a QR code, presentation on taxes informative (would be good for  taxpayers to see), teacher recruitment, and an unofficial announcement for a scholarship.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to adjourn the meeting at 6:08 pm. Motion  passed unanimously.  
  
_________________________ ___________________________________  Board President, Mike Thomas Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts