Centerville CSD
	Regular Board Meeting
09/22/2025 05:30 PM
Centerville Administration Office
634 North Main
Centerville, Iowa
	
MEETING MINUTES

Attendance

Voting Members
Tim Burger, Board Member	
Derek Carter, Board Vice President	
Carol Heffron, Board Member	
Tom Johnson, Board Member	
Mike Thomas, Board President	
Non-Voting Members
Mark Taylor, Superintendent	
Lisa Swarts, SBO/Board Secretary	

I.	Call to order and roll call
President Mike Thomas called the meeting to order at 5:31 pm.
II.	Welcome Visitors
President Mike Thomas welcomed visitors.
A.	Public Forum
There were no public comments.
III.	Approve Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion made by: Derek Carter
Motion seconded by: Tim Burger
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
IV.	Approve Minutes of previous meetings
Motion to approve the September 8, 2025 minutes as stated.
Motion made by: Derek Carter
Motion seconded by: Tom Johnson
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
V.	Old Business
There were no old business items.
VI.	New Business
A.	Student Representative
Addison Drew was present to report on various activities at the high school. She reported on athletic activities as well as student club activities. 
Emery Hawkins and Kimmie Johnson were present to report on the upcoming National FFA Convention. 
B.	Director Reports
Director reports were given by Mike Kinkaid, Cameron Oehler, Kate McDonald, Aaron Beeson, Jarred Johnston, and Julie Caraccio.
C.	Principal Reports
All principals reported on the activities of their buildings with a focus on the topics of: student achievement, programs & culture, professional development & training, and families & community.
D.	Consideration and Approval of Right of First Refusal for Mystic School Building
Motion to vacate the district's right of first refusal for the Mystic school building.
Motion made by: Derek Carter
Motion seconded by: Carol Heffron
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
E.	Approve First Reading of Board Policies
Board policies presented for first reading were: 102, 102R1, 102E1, 102E2, 102E3, 102E4, 102E5, 104, 104E1, 104E2, 104E3, 206.03, 211, 302.01, 303.02, 401.01, 401.05, 402.02, 402.03, 405.02, 411.02, 501.03, 501.08, 501.09, 501.09R1, 503.09, 503.09R1, 503.10, 505.05, 506.01, 507.01, 600, 603.01, 603.04, 603.05, 605.01R1, 708, 710.01E1, 710.01E2, 804.02, 901.

Motion to approve 1st reading of board policies as presented except for striking everything after the semicolon in paragraph three for policy 503.09.
Motion made by: Derek Carter
Motion seconded by: Tim Burger
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
F.	Approval of Window Graphics Bids
Three bids from Lashier was presented for window graphics.
1. CHS - $17,331.87
2. Howar - $11,991.34
3. Lakeview - $11,026.55

Motion to approve window graphics bids as presented.
 
Motion made by: Derek Carter
Motion seconded by: Carol Heffron
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
G.	Chronic Absenteeism Improvement Update
Mr. Taylor reported on the district's improvement in chronic absenteeism. This was the focus of Director McKenzie Snow's visit. He reported on the timeline of the attendance initiative, Attendance Coordinator position, attendance teams, attendance home visits, district resources that support attendance, activity participation and its effect on attendance, and the board's original goal for increasing student activity for climate and culture.
H.	Approve Personnel Business Procedures
Motion to approve all personnel business procedure items as presented.
Motion made by: Tim Burger
Motion seconded by: Derek Carter
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1.	Employment/Contracts
Krystal Baker – LKV SPED Aide Specific - $15.07/hour – 170 Days – Effective September 15, 2025 – Replacing Traci Main
Patricia Babbitt – MS Business-Robotics Sponsor - $892.83/year – 45 Days – Effective September 23, 2025 – New/Supplemental Position
Mike Moore – Substitute Bus Driver - $19.50/hour – As Needed – Effective September 23, 2025
2.	Volunteer Agreements
Brandy Hampton – HMS Student Council – Non-Employee Volunteer – Effective September 23, 2025
Abigail White – Color Guard – Non-Employee Volunteer – Effective September 22, 2025
3.	Sports Officials Contracts
As listed
VII.	Financial Reports
Motion to approve financial reports as presented.
Motion made by: Tim Burger
Motion seconded by: Tom Johnson
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
VIII.	Superintendent Report
Mr. Taylor reported on: good sports seasons started, and Regulate and Return Coaches.
IX.	Board Member Takeaways
Board takeaway items included: teacher in-service days, appreciation for staff being there for students, appreciation for student representatives, appreciation for staff facilitating the board's goal of student activity involvement, and appreciation for directors and principals.
X.	Adjourn
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 pm.

Board President	

Board Secretary