Central School Board Minutes from the October 15th Meeting
CENTRAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ELKADER, IOWA
October 15, 2026– 6:00 PM
Board Meeting
Vice President Jared Funk called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
Board Present: Marcus Belser, Michael Whittle, Jared Funk, and Abby Heitman Board Absent: Andrew Clark, Josh Embretson
Staff: Micah Gearhart, Aaron Reinhart, Allison Walch
Guests: Austin Bergan
Approved Agenda
Abby Heitman made a motion to approve the agenda for October 15, 2026. Marcus Belser seconded. Motion carried. 4-0
Consideration of Termination of Employment-Sarah Domka
Marcus Belser made a motion to approve the superintendent's recommendation to terminate the employment of Ms. Sarah Domka, effective October 15, 2026, in accordance with Board Policy 413.4 and applicable due process procedures.
Abby Heitman seconded. Motion carried. 4-0
Review and Discussion of Application for Board Vacancy
The Central Community School Board reviewed and discussed the following questions with Mr. Austin Bergan.
-Tell us a bit about yourself and what interests you in being a Director at Central Community School District?
-You described the primary role of a school board member in your application. How do you see the board's responsibility (policy, budget, oversight) differing from the superintendent's responsibility (day-to-day operations and personnel)?
-Board members sometimes hear concerns from community members, parents, or staff about individual situations. How would you approach a concern when you may not have all the information or authority to resolve it individually?
-As a board, we deliberate openly, but once a vote is taken, we speak as one collective body. Can you describe a time when you were part of a team decision that didn't go your way, and how you supported the final outcome publicly?
- What do you believe should be the board's highest priorities over the next three years, and how would you determine whether we are making progress?
-Central faces decisions involving student achievement, staffing, enrollment, facilities, and financial resources. How would you approach prioritization of fiscal resources? -How would you gather input from community members whose perspectives differ from your own?
-What do you hope to contribute during the remainder of this term, and what would success look like for you as a board member?
Adjournment
Marcus Belser made a motion to adjourn the October 15, 2026 meeting. Abby Heitman seconded. Motion carried. 4-0
The meeting adjourned at 6:23 PM.
