The Central School Board approved amending the current budget. The budget will be amended by 450-thousand dollars to be used for salary increases, computer lease, and an increase in food costs.
The Board set school fees for the next school year with the only increase in adult lunch prices.
CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELKADER, IOWA
May 15, 2023 – 6:00 PM
Board Meeting
President Jered Finley called the board meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
Board Present: Jered Finley, Josh Embretson, Jared Funk, Courtney Scherf, Michael Whittle, and Suzy Hilgerson
Board Absent: NiCole Dennler
Staff: Nick Trenkamp, Aaron Reinhart, Allison Walch, and Joyce Piorkowski
Guests: Pat Klingman, Abby Heitman, Staci Schmeling, Amy Bergan, Ann Gritzner, and Liz Tuecke.
2022-2023 Budget Amendment Hearing
Jered Finley opened the budget amendment hearing for public comment at 6:01 pm.
No comments on the 2022-2023 budget amendment.
The budget amendment hearing closed at 6:02 pm.
Consent Items
Printed Minutes – April 17, 2023 & May 1, 2023, Minutes.
Agenda – May 15, 2023 – Changed number 8, no resignation, to World Class DC Trip.
Bills – Jared Funk/Suzy Hilgerson – Added Activity fund invoice to Stonefield Historic Site for field trip for $247.00.
Treasurer’s Report – Joyce Piorkowski
Jared Funk made a motion to approve the consent items.
Courtney Scherf seconded. Motion carried. 5-0
Retirement Recognition
Jered Finley recognized Pat Klingman for her 35 ½ years of service to the Central Community School District.
Learning & Leadership
School Board Recognition
Mr. Trenkamp recognized the school board members for their service to the Central Community School District.
2023-2024 Staffing
Greater flexibility with some categorical funding to transfer funds to a flexibility fund to use for any General Fund purposes. TLC – Teacher Leadership Compensation is one of these categorical funds. Changes in the TLC positions would allow the use of some of these funds to add an Elementary Principal.
Reviewed current roles and responsibilities of the Superintendent and HS/MS Principal-AD and what that would look like adding an Elementary Principal.
Survey staff on adding an elementary principal and changes in TLC.
World Class DC Trip
Josh Embretson made a motion to approve the World Class DC Trip – July 29 – August 1 to
Washington DC.
Jared Funk seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
2022-2023 Budget Amendment
Michael Whittle made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 budget amendment.
Courtney Scherf seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
Officials
Jared Funk made a motion to approve the softball officials.
Michael Whittle seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
2023-2024 VISTA Accounting Software Agreement
Jared Funk made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Accounting Software Agreement.
Courtney Scherf seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
2023-2024 Fees
Courtney Scherf made a motion to approve the 2023-2024 Fees.
Jared Funk seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
Board Policy
First Reading – 800 Series
Courtney Scherf made a motion to approve the first reading of the 800 series.
Josh Embretson seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
Second Reading – 700 Series
Michael Whittle made a motion to approve the second reading of the 700 series.
Jared Funk seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
Communications & Reports
MS/HS Principal & AD – Mr. Reinhart
Principal Report: Principal Report:
ISASP. Our preliminary ISASP scores are in. Initial results look positive. Scores will be shared with students/families early into the 2023-2024 school year.
Activities Report:
Congratulations to all involved in a great spring of activities!
Activities Report:
Superintendent/Elementary Principal
ISASP testing is complete, going through data and will be presented at an upcoming board meeting.
We held Preschool Round-up, always exciting to meet our newest Central Warriors.
Professional Competency – Anticipated closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i)
Jared Funk made a motion to go into closed session for professional competency Iowa
Code 21.5(1)(i).
Courtney Scherf seconded. Roll Call: Jared Funk-Aye; Courtney Scherf-Aye; Josh Embretson-Aye; Jered Finley-Aye; Michael Whittle-Aye; Suzy Hilgerson-Aye.
Motion carried. 6-0
The board went into closed session at 7:08pm
Josh Embretson made a motion to return to open session.
Jared Funk seconded.
Roll Call: Jared Funk-Aye; Courtney Scherf-Aye; Josh Embretson-Aye; Jered Finley-Aye; Michael Whittle-Aye; Suzy Hilgerson-Aye. Motion carried. 6-0
The board returned to open session at 7:57pm
Adjournment
Jared Funk made a motion to adjourn.
Michael Whittle seconded. Motion carried. 6-0
Meeting adjourned at 7:58pm.