Board of Education Roles & Responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities of the school board are to:
- Hire and evaluate the superintendent
- Approve the district budget
- Establish goals and evaluate outcomes
- Adopt and evaluate policies
- Delegate administrative responsibilities
- Communicate with the community
Because the board is a governmental body, it can take action only by a majority vote at a legally called meeting. The individual board member’s major responsibility is to study, evaluate and, after consideration, vote in the interests of all students. School Board members are guardians of the public trust and through the policies they make, they establish the standards and philosophy by which district schools are run. Their ultimate responsibility is to determine the criteria used to evaluate how well the schools are run.
Your School Board
The Central DeWitt Community School Board has a five-member board of directors. The school board represents the people of the district as the legal body that establishes educational policies and sets goals and objectives for the district. The superintendent and staff under the board’s direction carry out these policies and goals. Terms are for four years and overlap to ensure continuity of board leadership. School board members receive no pay for their public service. The school board is accountable to you, the Central DeWitt CSD community, and to the state and federal government.
Regular Board meetings are usually held the third Wednesday of each month. Please check the Calendar on our website as dates, times, and locations are subject to change.
Please note: As per Iowa open records law, any e-mail to a member of the Central DeWitt Community School District’s Board of Directors is considered part of the public record.
Cory Huff
President
563-940-7050
1516 Mackin Dr.
DeWitt, IA 52742
Elected: Sept. 2015
Term expires: Dec. 2019
Cory Huff is a Financial Advisor with Noble Birch Wealth Management in Davenport. Cory and his wife, Sharae, have lived in DeWitt since 2006. They have two wonderful children, Taylor and Caden. His passions include spending time with his family and friends, coaching his kids various sports teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes, Chicago Cubs, and playing the occasional round of golf.
Angela Rheingans
Vice-President
563-659-9242
2610 244th St.
DeWitt, IA 52742
Elected: Sept. 2013
Term expires: Dec. 2021
Angela is a lifelong resident of DeWitt. She and her husband, Brent, are the parents of three children.
Angela is the Executive Director of the DeWitt Chamber & Development Company. She enjoys spending time with her family, camping and running. She believes in giving back to her community through volunteering and participating in the many activities DeWitt has to offer.
Christy Kunz
Board Member
563-659-8384
235-11th Ave.
DeWitt, IA 52742
Elected: Sept. 2008
Term expires: Dec. 2019
Christy is a lifelong resident of the DeWitt area. She and her husband, Gary, are the parents of three children (all Central DeWitt graduates) and have seven grandchildren.
Christy is the Vice President – Operations for Junior Achievement USA where she works with twenty-six Junior Achievement offices mostly in the Midwest and Northeast. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering in our community, sports and spending time with her family and friends.
Geoff Blandin
Board Member
563-659-2284
1101 Scenic Hill Lane
DeWitt, IA 52742
Elected: Sept. 2017
Term expires: Dec. 2021
Geoff has lived in DeWitt, with his wife Corrin, for over 20 years. They have four children, two of which are currently enrolled at the high school. The entire family is actively involved in many groups and activities throughout DeWitt including 4-H, cross country, band, dance and robotics. Aside from community involvement, his family loves to cheer on the Cyclones, travel, and experience new things.
Geoff is a Civil Engineer, who focuses on assisting municipalities with capital projects and planning. Geoff enjoys reading, yard work and relaxing.
Hannah A. Perrone
Board Member
563-210-3271
2745 221st St.
DeWitt, IA 52742
Elected: Sept. 2015
Term expires: Dec. 2019
For the past several years, Hannah has lived in DeWitt with her husband, Garrette Perrone. They have two children who are currently enrolled within the Central DeWitt Community School District. “Ever since our children were born, my husband and I have made it a priority to dedicate our time and energy to this community and those that reside here.”
Hannah currently serves as the Marketing Director for The Group OBGYN, Revive at The Group, and Weight Management at The Group, where she is responsible for the marketing strategy and implementation. Prior to her current position, she was employed as Marketing Director at Ohnward Bancshares, Inc. and First Central State Bank.
Cyndie Johnson
Board Secretary/Treasurer cyndie.johnson@cd-csd.org