Board Meeting 10/27/25
Monday, December 15, 2025
Approval of FY24 audit
Director and Principal reports
Board policy review and approval
Approval of at-risk and dropout prevention plans
AEA board director election (weighted vote)
Personnel business procedures
Financial reports
Certified enrollment update
Areas of Interest (4)
- Significant $400,000 budget shortfall following a drop of 55 students in certified enrollment.
- Persistent negative balances in school nutrition fund spark board debate on debt collection policies.
- District struggling with severe substitute teacher shortages, leading to staff covering prep periods.
- Internal policy reviews delayed; district working to catch up on board policies older than five years.
Votes (2)
Approve FY24 audit
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Not specified · Seconded by Not specified
Table AEA board director vote to November meeting
PassedUnanimous
Moved by Director · Seconded by Director
Notable Quotes (2)
We are down 55 students... which would be another $400,000 for this year.
Certified EnrollmentDuring the superintendent report discussing enrollment decline.
The district does have significant negative accounts in the student nutrition fund.
AuditExplaining audit comments regarding school lunch debt.
People (4)
Shelley MorganCandidateSole candidate for AEA board position; board tabled vote to research stances.
Sole candidate for AEA board position; board tabled vote to research stances.
Rob BushFormer Curriculum DirectorProvided the template for the at-risk and dropout prevention plan.
Provided the template for the at-risk and dropout prevention plan.
Robin SpurgeonStaffInstrumental in organizing tutoring services and kindergarten-senior photo project.
Instrumental in organizing tutoring services and kindergarten-senior photo project.
Julie ThomasAEA RepresentativeProvided professional development on behavior strategies for associates.
Provided professional development on behavior strategies for associates.
Places Mentioned
Centerville (High school/District location)Ames (Conference site)Papos (Field trip location)Band Room (Blood drive site)
Events & Meetings (4)
- Student Council State Conference (Recent)
- FFA National Convention (This week)
- Student Council Blood Drive (November 13th)
- Halloween Costume Contest (Tomorrow)