March 12, 2025 Minutes  
May 12, 2025  
The FY25 Budget Amendment Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the Centerville  Community School District was held May 12, 2025 a t 5:30 pm in the board room of the Administration  Office, 634 North Main, Centerville.  
FY25 Budget Amendment Hearing – 5:30 P.M.  
Call to order and roll call  
President Mike Thomas called the public hearing 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.  
Approve Agenda  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously.  
Presentation of budget amendment information to Board of Directors  
Proposed amendment information presented:  
Total Support Services - increasing from $5,728,350 to $5,828,350  
Increased expenditures are due to: early retirement incentive and leave payouts in a different budget line.  Review proposed budget amendment for 2024-2025  
Comments from interested visitors on the budget  
There were no public comments.  
Board discussion on the budget  
There was no further discussion from the board.  
Adjourn to Regular Meeting  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to adjourn the budget amendment hearing  at 5:33 pm. Motion passed unanimously.  
Regular Board Meeting  
Call to order and roll call  
President Mike Thomas called the regular meeting to order at 5:33 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 Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to approve the agenda as stated. Motion  passed unanimously. 
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Approve minutes of previous meetings  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the April 14, 2025 and April 28,  2025 minutes as stated. Motion passed unanimously.  
Old Business  
Approval of Lakeview Band Room Project Contract  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the Lakeview Band Room  Project contract as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
New Business  
Student Presentations  
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 and Certify FY25 Budget Amendment. Roll Call  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Mike Moore to approve and certify the 2024-2025  budget amendment as published.  
Roll call vote:  
 Ayes: Derek Carter, Carol Heffron, Tom Johnson, Mike Moore, Mike Thomas, Kevin Wiskus   Nays: None  
Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve FRK Architect Contract for Lakeview Band Room Project  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the FRK Architect Contract for  Lakeview Band Room Project as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approval of Purchase Order for STEM Best Award  
Two quotes were presented for purchases for the STEM Best award grant.  
Value Inspired Products & Service - $30,005  
Lashier Graphics & Signs - $5,734.09  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve the quotes for the STEM Best  Award as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Approve List of Graduating Seniors  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Carol Heffron to approve the list of graduating seniors  pending meeting all requirements as presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Discussion on Graduation  
Mike Moore and Mike Thomas volunteered to participate in the graduation ceremony.  
Discuss Setting Date for Board Retreat  
It was recommended by Mr. Taylor that the regular board meeting on July 14th start early so that the  retreat with Tammy Drawbaugh could go from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm and then the regular business meeting  could follow. It was a consensus with the board that this would work for them.  
Approve Personnel Business Procedures  
Resignations  
1. Amanda White – Teaching Resignation – Effective at the end of the current school year 
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2. Ed Dooley – Bus Driver Resignation – Effective May 2, 2025  
Transfers  
1. Emilie Wendel – Elementary 5th Grade Teacher - $TBD – Effective August 16, 2025 – Replacing  Macey Beaty  
2. Randy Naill – Daytime Custodian - $TBD – Effective July 1, 2025 – Replacing Marty Sias  
Employment/Contracts  
1. Jeff A. Moore – MS Assistant Football Coach - $TBD – 45 Days – Effective August 18, 2025 –  Replacing Brad Warren  
2. Euan Lechtenberg – Summer Worker - $12.97/hr – Effective May 19, 2025 – Replacing Daniel George  3. Cameron Parker – Quiz Bowl Co-Sponsor - $100 – 75 Days – Effective August 25, 2025 – Replacing  Jolan Bishop  
4. Ryan Conrad – Quiz Bowl Co-Sponsor - $100 – 75 Days – Effective August 25, 2025 – Replacing  Jolan Bishop  
5. Mark Halverson – HS Girls’ Assistant Wrestling Coach - $TBD – 75 Days – Effective November 10,  2025 – Replacing Aaron Beeson  
6. Andrew Rose – Bus Driver/Maintenance-Custodian - $18.50/$15.77 – 186 Days/261 Days – Effective  May 12, 2025 – Replacing Regan Steffen/New Position  
7. Darian Agan – Business Office Clerk - $18/hour – 38 Days – Effective May 8, 2025 – Replacing  Taylor Davis  
8. Emily Kozak – Assistant Drama Sponsor - $TBD – 75 Days – Effective August 25, 2025 – Replacing  Jolan Bishop  
9. Molly Van Roekel – Head Spring Play Director - $TBD – 45 Days – Effective January 5, 2026 –  Replacing Jolan Bishop  
Volunteers  
1. Shannon Johnston – HS Yearbook Assistant Sponsor – Effective May 13, 2025  Sports Officials – as listed  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to approve all personnel items as  presented. Motion passed unanimously.  
Board Recognition Month  
Lisa Swarts reported to the board that she had a certificate for their service that she would present to them  later and thanked them for their service.  
Financial Reports  
It was moved by Derek Carter and seconded by Mike Moore to approve all prepaids, list of bills,  additional bills on the table, financial reports, and pay per diem as presented. Motion passed  unanimously.  
Superintendent Report  
Superintendent report items were: recent time spent at CHS and Howar, and good candidates and  interviews for open teaching positions.  
Board Member Takeaways 
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Takeaway items included: pride for graduating seniors, elementary science position, eye-opening to be a  sub in the buildings, good activities at Lakeview, appreciation for Aaron’s work on the Lakeview Band  Room Project, good hiring process, graduation ceremony, and awards assembly.  
Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(i) “To evaluate the professional competency of an  individual whose hiring, performance, appointment or discharge is being considered to prevent needless  and irreparable harm to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session.” Roll  call.  
It was moved by Kevin Wiskus and seconded by Derek Carter to go into closed session under Iowa Code  section 21.5(1)(i) “To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose hiring, performance,  appointment or discharge is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable harm to that individual's  reputation and that individual requests a closed session.” 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 5:53 pm.  Other persons present for the closed session were:  
Mark Taylor, Superintendent  
Lisa Swarts, Chief Financial Officer  
It was a consensus of the board to move out of closed session and return to open session at 7:02 pm.  
Adjourn  
It was moved by Mike Moore and seconded by Kevin Wiskus to adjourn the meeting at 7:03 pm. Motion  passed unanimously.  
_________________________ ___________________________________  Board President, Mike Thomas Board Secretary, Lisa Swarts