Regular Meeting 6:00 PM
Central City High School Room 5529 - Enter at Door 1
400 Barber St Central City, IA
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
100: Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
The Central City Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM in room number 5529 of the Central City School District (400 Barber St, Central City). Roll was taken to determine a quorum. Present: Carson, Rundall, Siglin, Stewart and Watkinson.
200: Adoption of the Agenda
MOTION by Carson to adopt the agenda as presented including the walk- in items. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
300: Consent Agenda
MOTION by Siglin to approve the consent agenda as presented. Second by Watkinson. Voice voted, all ayes.
301: Approval of Minutes
302: Approval of Bills
303: Financial Reports
400: Audience Communications
No audience communication.
500: Informational Reports, Discussions, and Presentations
501: Superintendent Report
Superintendent Glenn shared updates and discussion items from around the district. She started by giving a Roof Update. Next Glenn gave a bond update. She shared that Shive-Hattery will be updating the website with information under the facility tab. Lastly, Superintendent Glenn spoke about Nelson Media coming in and meeting with her.
600: New Business
601: Appointment of School Business Official
MOTION by Carson to approve Kerry Peyton as the Central City School Business Official for the 2025-26 school year. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
602: Appointment of Board Treasurer
MOTION by Watkinson to approve Kerry Peyton as the Central City School Board Treasurer for the 2025-26 school year. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.
603: Depository Banks and Statutory Limits
MOTION by Siglin to approve the following banks and depository limits: Heartland Bank - $6 million. Second by Watkinson. Voice voted, all ayes.
604: District Appointments
MOTION by Siglin to approve the following District coordinators, investigators, or liaisons: Eric Ries as the Multi-cultural/Gender Fair Coordinator and Affirmative Actions; Julie Cook as the Section 504 Liaison; and Katy Koehler as the Homeless Liaison. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.
605: Authorization of Use of Legal Counsel on Behalf of the District
MOTION by Stewart to grant the Superintendent authority to seek advice of appropriate legal counsel when the superintendent/district believes it is warranted and to utilize the following firms: Ahlers, Cooney, P.C. of Des Moines; Iowa Association of School Boards; and School Administrators of Iowa. Second by Watkinson. Voice voted, all ayes.
606: Designation of Official Newspaper
MOTION by Carson to approve the Linn News as the official publication location for the 2025-2026 school year. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
607: Receive Open Enrollment Applications -
MOTION by Watkinson to approve the following open enrollment applications as presented. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
APPROVED OUT
Name Grade Receiving District
Aliviyah Snow 10 Iowa Virtual Academy
608: Receive Workplace Learning Agreement with Kirkwood -
MOTION by Siglin to approve the Workplace Learning Agreement with Kirkwood as presented. Second by Watkinson. Voice voted, all ayes.
609: Receive Annual Partnership with Jones and Linn County Regional Centers-
MOTION by Watkinson to approve Annual Partnership with Jones and Linn County Regional Centers as presented. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
610: Receive Student Teaching Agreement with Buena Vista University-
MOTION by Carson to approve the Student Teaching Agreement with Buena Vista University as presented. Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.
611: Receive Engagement Letter from Ahlers & Cooney
MOTION by Siglin to approve the Engagement Letter from Ahlers & Cooney to serve as Bond Counsel as presented. Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.
612: Resolution Declaring an Official Intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to Issue Debt to Reimburse the Central City CSD for Certain Original Expenditures Paid in Connection with Specified Projects
MOTION by Stewart to approve the Resolution declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150.-2 to issue debt to reimburse the Central City CSD for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
613: Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program
MOTION by Watkinson to adopt the Resolution to Consider Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Program and set a public hearing for August 27, 2025 at 6:00PM. Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.
614: Open Approve Signers on Accounts
MOTION by Watkinson to approve Lisa Glenn, Maggie Hunerdosse, Kerry Peyton and Adam Rundall as authorized signers to the school financial accounts at Heartland Bank in Central City. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
615: Receive Insurance Renewal from TrueNorth
MOTION by Watkinson to approve the renewal of insurance from TrueNorth Companies, LC for the 2025-2026 school year with a $173,704 total premium and $42,053 for workers compensation. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.
616: Receive LP Gas Bids
MOTION by Siglin to approve the bid received from AgVantage for $1.18/gallon for LP Gas from for the 2025-26 school year. Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.
617: Receive Edgenuity Contract
MOTION by Siglin to approve the Edgenuity Contract in the amount of $21,850.00 as presented. Second by Stewart. Voice voted, all ayes.
700: Personnel
MOTION by Carson to approve the personnel requests as presented. Second by Siglin. Voice voted, all ayes.
Staff: Assignment/Reassignment/Transfer
Name Assignment Dept Action
Dominque Stevens Night Custodian New Hire
Eva Larabee MS Student Council New Hire
800: Board Communications and Calendar
801: Board Communications
802: Board Calendar
Date Time Event Location
8/27/25 6pm Board Meeting CC Media Center
8/20/25 8am District Kickoff Breakfast Commons
8/21/25 4-6pm Back to School Night Elementary
8/25/25 First Day of School K-12 - Early dismissal 1:10
8/28/25 First Day of Preschool
8/12/25 6pm Meet & Greet with Lisa and Eric Commons
8/13/25 5pm Special Board Meeting
900: Adjournment
MOTION by Siglin to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 PM. Second by Carson. Voice voted, all ayes.
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Board Secretary
Maggie Hunerdosse
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Board President
Adam Rundall
