October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order and Roll Call
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The October meeting of the Board of Education was called to order by ____________ at _______ pm with the following persons present:
MEMBERS PRESENT: ___Jackie Bowen ___Rod Detweiler ___Tim Hall ___Jeff Houtz ___TJ Reed ___Tegan Stuby-Hekter ___Larry Walton STAFF PRESENT: ___Chad Brady ___Jane Rumsey ___Barb Lester ___Cathy Carpenter ___Dennis Kirby ___Shannon Schwandt ___Carson Hunter ___Jill Peterson ___Meredith Spicer ___Brenda Heimstra ___Phillip Heasley (KRESA) VISITORS PRESENT: |
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2. Guest & Visitor Comments
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A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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3. Acceptance of Consent Agenda
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As a good practice, the board should accept the consent agenda for the evening's meeting, which includes minutes of the September 22 meeting and the September financial reports.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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4. Superintendent's Report
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District
Calendar - for a complete calendar go to www.cpschools.org.
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5. Activity Approval - GBB (ASP 1,2)
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Jill Peterson seeks approval for an overnight girls' basketball retreat. (The location is confidential for safety reasons.) The activity application is attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _________________________; SECONDED BY _________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the girls' basketball activity request as presented. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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6. New Coaching Staff - Baseball (ASP 2)
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Earlier this year, Dan Truckenmiller resigned as varsity baseball coach. The position was posted, and Phil Webb applied. Phil served as JV coach during the 24-25 season. His data sheet and resume are attached.
RECOMMENDATION: It is the recommendation of the athletic committee and the athletic director to approve hiring Phil Webb as varsity baseball coach. MOTION BY ____________________________; SECONDED BY __________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education approve / not approve the hire of Phil Webb as varsity baseball coach. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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7. Land Exchange Agreement (SP 3)
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In March, the Board approved allowing the Superintendent to negotiate a property exchange with the St. Joseph County Grange Fair Association. Details have been finalized, and the Board is asked to approve the attached resolution and land exchange agreement.
MOTION BY ____________________________; SECONDED BY __________________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education approve / not approve the attached land exchange agreement and resolution. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED |
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8. 31aa Funding Approval (SP 1, 2, 3)
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The 2025-26 State Aid Act allocates 31aa funding to support school safety and student mental health. School districts must agree to several conditions and have an opt-in deadline of November 12. Information from Thrun Law is attached.
Board action is required to approve this agenda item. MOTION BY _____________________________; SECONDED BY _______________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education accept / not accept 31aa funding and allow the Superintendent to execute any necessary materials required by MDE to opt in. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED
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9. Guest & Visitor Comments
Description:
A four-minute timeline has been set for individuals to address the board. A timekeeper will be keeping time. Guest and visitor comments are not a time for questions and answers. If you have specific questions to which you want a response, please submit those questions in writing to the administrative office or a board member. Please state your name, so it can be recorded in the meeting minutes.
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10. Closed Session - Supt. Evaluation (SP 1, 2, 3, 4)
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The Superintendent requests a closed session to discuss his 2025-26 evaluation.
Board action is required to meet in closed session. MOTION BY ____________________; SECONDED BY ____________________ BE IT RESOLVED that the Centreville Board of Education go into closed session under the Open Meetings Act, 15.268, Section 8 (a), for the superintendent's evaluation. ROLL CALL / VOICE VOTE: AYES: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON NAYS: BOWEN, DETWEILER, HALL, HOUTZ, REED, STUBY-HEKTER, WALTON MOTION CARRIED / DEFEATED The BOE went into closed session at ___________pm with these persons present: The BOE returned to open session at __________ pm with these persons present: |
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11. Adjournment
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The meeting was adjourned at __________pm by ___________________.
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