March 11, 2013 Closed Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

Devin Embray Superintendent
Shirley Lundgren Director of Finance
Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712­527­9034 * Fax 712­527­4287
 
March 4, 2013
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At­-Large ‘13
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Henry Clark ­ At­-Large ‘13
 
Ann Staiert ­ At-­Large ‘13
Craig Patzer ­ At-­Large ‘15
Theresa Romens ­ At­-Large ‘15
 
Re:       Closed Session Meeting ­ Monday, March 11 ­ 6:30 p.m. ­ Glenwood High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA
   Regular Meeting ­ Monday, March 11 ­ 7:00 p.m., Glenwood High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA.
 
CLOSED SESSION ­ 6:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. Closed Session - The Board will move into Closed Session, in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c), to discuss strategy with legal cousel in matters presently in litigation, or where litigation is imminent, if disclosure would likely to prejudice or disadvantage the board. 
 
3. Return to Open Session
A. Possible Action
 
4. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. We have several students that we will recognize on Monday evening.
 
5. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
 
6. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes

 

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B. Approval of Agenda
 
C. Approval of Board Policies ­Second Readings
1. There are no Second Readings for March
 
D. Approval of Board Policies ­First Readings
1.
Student Records Access and Use
2.
Student Records Access and Use Regulations
3.
Student Records Request Form for Students or Parents
4.
Student Records Request form for Non­-Students or
 
 
Non-­Parents
5.
Release of Student Records Authorization
6.
Transfer of Student Records Notification Form
7.
Hearing Regarding Correction of Student Records Request
 
 
Form
8.
Student Records Notice
9.
Student Directory Information
10.
Student Directory Information Notice
E. New Hires
1.
Part­/Time Custodian
$9.93 per hour
2.
Head MS Wrestling Coach
$2,420
3.
Substitute Food Service
$8.58 per hour
4.
Substitute Food Service
$8.58 per hour
5.
Substitute Food Service
$8.58 per hour
6.
Seasonal Grounds/Maint.
$8.63 per hour
7.
Seasonal Grounds/Maint.
$8.63 per hour
8.
Asst. Girls Soccer Coach
$3,080
9.
SpEd PK Teacher Assoc.
$9.29 per hour
10.
Information Tech Secretary
$11.02 per hour
11.
Substitute Teacher
$114 per day
12.
Substitute Teacher Assoc.
$9.29 per hour
 
F. Transfers
1.
Tech. Secy. to Payroll
$13.00 per hour
2.
Sub Teacher to Teacher Assoc
$8.29 per hour
 
G. Separation from District
1.Willis Ballinger
2.Dana Jewett
3.Carol Vinton
4.Kurtis Knox
5.Jay Gray
6.Cheryl Cheney
7.Linda Murphy
8.Dave Young
 
H. Open Enrollments
1.
To Council Bluffs
2.
To Council Bluffs
3.
To Lewis Central
4.
To Glenwood
5.
To Glenwood
6.
To Glenwood
7.
To Glenwood
8.
To Glenwood
9.
To Clayton Ridge ­ Iowa Virtual Academy
10.
To Clayton Ridge ­ Iowa Virtual Academy
11.
To Clayton Ridge ­ Iowa Virtual Academy
12.
To Clayton Ridge ­ Iowa Virtual Academy
13.
To Glenwood
14.
To Glenwood
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills ­ Ck if added to
A. Approval of Additional Bills
2. Board Financial Report
 
J. Fundraising Requests
 
K. Out of State Travel
I am seeking approval for the out of state travel.
 
L. Overnight Stay Requests
I am seeking approval for the overnight stay requests.
 
 
M. Grant Requests
I am seeking approval of the consent agenda items 4 A through M.
 
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
1.FY 2014 Aid and Levy Worksheet
2.Power Point Presentation
 
8.REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
2. Middle School
3. West Elementary
4. Northeast Elementary
5. Building Bridges Learning Center ­No Report for March
B. School Improvement Report
1. Validation Form
C. Activities Director Report
D. Kid’s Place Report
E. Technology Report
F. Food Service Report
G. Transportation/Buildings & Grounds Report
H. Print Shop Report
 
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of two Renewals of Coop. Sponsorship with Lewis Central Comm.Schools for Boys Swimming and for Girls Swimming and Diving
I am seeking approval of the sharing agreements above for the 2013­2014 school year.
 
B. Approval of Practicum and Student Teaching Agreement with Buena VistaUniversity
I am seeking approval of the university agreement for student teaches from Buena Vista for the 2013­-2014 school year.
 
C. Approval to Grant an Underground Electric Easement to MidAmerican Energy Co.
I am seeking approval for an easement for Mid American to have access to underground utilities located behind the Middle School.
 
D. Approval of Wireless Project for the Middle School, West Elem., and NortheastElem.
I am seeking approval of the wireless project to proceed to completion as long as the competitive quotes come in less than $35,000.  Should the lowest reasonable responsible quote come in over $35,000 I will bring it back to the board for further consideration.
 
E. Approval of Justo Lamas Group Concerts Agreement
I am seeking approval of this concert.  This concert would be held during the day in our auditorium and visiting schools Spanish students will be attending.  Our spanish club students will be attending as well.  Each school will pay entrance to the concert.
 
F. Approval of 28E Agreement between Glenwood Comm. School District, SouthwestIowa Sportsmans Club, Mills County Agricultural Extension Division and the Cityof Glenwood
I am seeking approval of this agreement for our Trap Club.  All four entities have worked extremely hard to form a partnership to provide this club.
 
G. Approval to Sell Vehicles
I am seeking approval to sell three from our fleet of vehicles.
 
H. Approval to Request Proposals to Purchase one 8-­Passenger Van ­ Please see above link
I am seeking approval to purchase one 8 passenger van.  The funds for this purchase will come from the PPEL funds.
 
I. Approval of the Dispenser Lease­-to-­Own Agreement with Omaha Paper Co.
I am seeking approval to enter into an agreement with Omaha Paper Co. for our consumable paper products.
 
J.Approval of 2013­2014 SchoolCenter E­Rate Renewal
I am seeking approval to renew our contract with School Center providing our website.
 
9.  ADJOURNMENT
 
 
Upcoming Meetings ­
Board Work Session ­ Monday, March 25 ­ 6:00 P.M. ­ 103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood
Regular Board Meeting ­ Monday, April 8 ­ 7:00 P.M. ­ High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood