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Centerville City Council — Transcript

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Approval of the agenda

Approve minutes of the previous meetings

Old business

Election of a vice president

Student representative

Update from the food service program

Discussion of board vacancy procedures

Approve the Lake View Bleacher project contract

Director reports

Areas of Interest (5)

  • Board election procedures: The process for filling board vacancies is detailed, including timelines, legal requirements, and public deliberation, with a mention of potential election petitions costing the district.
  • Work-based learning program success: The school's work-based learning program is highlighted, showcasing student internships in various fields and the program's positive impact on student confidence and career exploration.
  • Food service program enhancements: The district's nutrition program is presented with data on participation, new menu items, community engagement, and future recommendations for free/dollar breakfast and delivery options.
  • Lake View Bleacher project controversy: Questions surrounding the Lake View Bleacher project contract are being addressed with an upcoming presentation from the architect to explain the project.
  • Vice President election process: The election of a new Vice President involved a nomination process with an initially uncertain candidate, followed by a roll call vote.

Votes (5)

Approve the agenda

ApprovedAll in favor said I

Approve minutes of the previous meetings

ApprovedMajority in favor

Close nominations for Vice President

ApprovedAll in favor said I

Elect Vice President (Carol)

ElectedRoll call vote resulted in Carol's election

Table the Lake View Bleacher project contract

TabledAll in favor said I

Notable Quotes (44)

All quiet on the western front.

AgendaTransitioning from public forum to agenda approval.

Um, so Mrs. Zinberg reached out to me and said that it would be a good program. And basically, I got hired on to the Japanese Conservation Board under Hannah uh Jones and Austin, and I interned there from 7th to 8th period during the school year, this semester.

— Elizabeth Weinberg
Work-based learning programIvy describing her work-based learning internship.

Um, so with I along with Ivy, I had four other girls. I had one at the hospital out in um the lab. So, she was she was just watching and and learning how to they had like a fake arm. She was learning how to take blood and she wanted to be a phlebotomist or so. So, she thought, but after going through the program, she was like, "You know what? This is not for me." um which is also good that she knows that now.

— Elizabeth Weinberg
Work-based learning programWeinberg discussing other students' experiences in the work-based learning program.

We also have those at um the high school and at the elementary. And then we send fresh fruit also to preschool and to Head Start.

— Belinda Potter
Food service programDescribing the availability of fruit and vegetable bars.

So our breakfast program, we serve um 16.83 16.83% of our students for breakfast. And year to date we have served 17,993 meals for breakfast.

— Belinda Potter
Food service programProviding statistics on breakfast program participation.

So our lunch program, we serve 43.73 percentage of our students. So year to date we have served 46,921 meals.

— Belinda Potter
Food service programProviding statistics on lunch program participation.

So, we requested letters of interest um to be sent to me that I'll chair off to the board uh by the second. So that's next Tuesday, Monday, I think. Uh, Monday, I believe.

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresExplaining the timeline for board vacancy applications.

So then I'll I'll share those letters with all of you probably Tuesday morning. Um, or maybe before I go home Monday night. Um, so you kind of know who's interested.

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresDetailing how board members will receive applications for the vacancy.

Uh, it can be based on the letter, uh, which generally I I will be real with you. I've told those people, don't worry about writing anything fancy, a big campaign stump.

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresAdvising on the format of letters of interest for the board vacancy.

So, um, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresReminding the board about open meeting laws and fair deliberation.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresWarning against unfair or personal attacks during deliberation for the board vacancy.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresCautioning against personal biases influencing the board appointment process.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresEmphasizing the need for professional and merit-based decision-making for the board vacancy.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresStressing that all deliberations must be transparent and justifiable under open meeting laws.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresAdvising against gossip or rumor-based disqualifications for the board position.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresReminding the board that decisions must be based on qualifications and fit, not personal anecdotes.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresReinforcing the principle of fair consideration for all applicants.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresUnderlining the importance of avoiding personal judgment and focusing on professional suitability.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresGuiding the board towards an objective and equitable selection process.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresAdvising the board to maintain decorum and professionalism in discussions.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresReminding board members that their discussions are recorded and subject to public scrutiny.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresGuiding the board to focus on the qualifications and commitment of the applicants.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresEnsuring that the selection process is fair and respects the integrity of the applicants.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresProviding guidance on professional conduct during board deliberations.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresEnsuring that the board avoids making decisions based on irrelevant personal information.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresAdvising the board to focus on the applicant's potential contribution to the district.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresEncouraging a process that respects the applicants and the board's responsibilities.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresGuiding the board to maintain objectivity and fairness throughout the selection process.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresEnsuring that the board's decision-making is transparent and defensible.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresProviding practical advice on how to conduct a fair and legal appointment process.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresAdmonishing the board to avoid personal opinions and focus on qualifications.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresEnsuring that the board acts responsibly and ethically in its appointment duties.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresReminding the board of the legal framework governing public meetings and decision-making.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresAdvising the board to be mindful of their public role and responsibilities.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresEnsuring that the appointment process is fair and transparent to all applicants and the public.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresProviding a clear set of guidelines for deliberating board appointments.

So, uh, it's all public when we talk. So like, oh, you know, one time I saw he had foot fungus so I don't know if I want him like that's maybe not fair foot fungus. I don't know but

— Lisa
Board vacancy proceduresReminding the board to maintain professionalism and avoid personal judgments.

Uh, there is the option that someone can petition for an election.

— Mike
Board vacancy proceduresMentioning the possibility of a special election for the board vacancy.

So we would it would it would be the operating fund that would pay for it at that point. I think it's what a couple thousand thousand more than that.

— Mike
Board vacancy proceduresExplaining the financial implications of a special election for the board vacancy.

And I didn't know that. I didn't know that language structural modification until the day I kind of talked to Mike a little bit. We were kind of trying to ask why it would be one or the other.

— Rochelle
Lake View Bleacher projectExplaining her understanding of architectural and engineering roles in the bleacher project.

So, and within FRK they do have structural engineers that do look at it.

— Rochelle
Lake View Bleacher projectClarifying that FRK employs structural engineers.

Unfortunately, the drawback to the press box is if we ever renovated or or modified that, you'd be required to put in the elevator, which

— Rochelle
Lake View Bleacher projectExplaining a code-related drawback to renovating the press box.

Uh, I'd like to give, you know, a big shout out to Molly Van Ro on that. Um, she did a lot of late work on that and planning and organization and um it was a great event.

— Jared
Director reports (Athletics)Praising Molly Van Ro for her organization of the district speech event.

Uh, other than that, um, you know, we kind of made it through our busiest week of the year with uh four days of wrestling at Lake View with the second annual Ava Allen Classic and um 16 girls wrestling teams and then our JV boys on Friday, our V varsity boys on Saturday, then Matt club tournament.

— Jared
Director reports (Athletics)Summarizing recent athletic activities.

People (23)

OdinBoard member

Participated in roll call vote.

ThomasBoard member

Participated in roll call vote and voted for Carol.

WhistlerBoard member

Participated in roll call vote.

WhiteBoard member

Participated in roll call vote and voted for Carol.

Mr. CarterFormer board member

Resigned from the board, creating a vacancy for vice president.

LisaBoard member/Administrator

Responsible for collecting nominations or administrating the election process.

Mike MooreNominee for Vice President

Nominated for Vice President, but his acceptance was uncertain due to work duties.

CarolElected Vice President

Nominated and elected as Vice President.

Dan

Mentioned in relation to initiating a roll call vote.

Catherine

Asked for clarification on what to vote for.

Elizabeth WeinbergTeacher

Teaches business at the high school and implemented a work-based learning program.

IvyStudent participant

Student who successfully completed the work-based learning program, interning with the County Conservation Board.

Hannah JonesNaturalist

Supervised Ivy during her internship with the County Conservation Board.

AustinSupervisor

Worked with Ivy at the County Conservation Board.

Belinda PotterDirector of Nutrition

Presented an update on the food service program.

Heather JonasDirect boss

Belinda Potter's direct supervisor.

Kate

Mentioned in relation to FFA partnership and summer feeding program duration.

EricFormer board member

His term as vice president ended two years prior.

RochelleArchitect from FRK

Will present information on the Lake View Bleacher project contract.

Ava AllenStudent representative

Her name is associated with the 'Ava Allen Classic' wrestling event and she is a student representative.

JaredDirector

Reported on athletic activities.

Molly Van RoOrganizer

Received a shout-out for her work organizing the district speech event.

MikeAdministrator/Board member

Discussed board vacancy procedures and the bleacher project contract.

Places Mentioned

Centerville Community School DistrictIowaUnited States

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Date of meeting: Unknown (current meeting)
  • Date of meeting: February 9th (next meeting)
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