August 15, 2011 Board Meeting Agenda

August 11, 2011
 
To:       All School Board Members                                          Voting Orders:
                                                     Dave Blum - At-Large '13
From:    Devin Embray, Superintendent                                    Henry Clark - At-Large '13
                                                     Ann Staiert - At-Large '11
                                                     Linda Young - At-Large '11
                                                     Theresa Romens - At-Large '11
 
 
Re:       Regular Meeting on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Central Office Boardroom, 103 Central, Suite 300.
 
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to order
  1. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
    1.  
  2. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1.  
  3. CONSIDERATION  OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 11, 2011.
I am seeking approval of the minutes.
B. Approval of agenda
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
 
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
Second  Readings:
 
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
1.
Series 100
Educational Philosophy - Series 100 Index
2.
100
Legal Status of School District
3.
101
 Educational Philosophy - No Change
4 .
102
Goals and Objectives of the Education Program - No Change
5.
103
Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment - No change
6.
104
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation
8.
104.1E1
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice
9.
104.1R1
Grievance  Procedures
10.
104.1E2
Grievance Filing Form
I I.
104.1E3
Grievance Documentation  Form
12.
105
Operating Principals - Board of Education and Superintendent
13.
106
Operating Principals - Administration and Staff
14.
505.4
Graduation Requirements
15.
803.1
Purchasing Procedures
16.
803.1E2
 Purchasing and Bidding Flowchart
17.
1003.3
Fees for Use of School Facilities
18.
1003.3E2
GHS Auditori um Faci li ty Usage Request Sheet
I am seeking approval of the above policie s' second readings.
 
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Read ings                                                                                                         Motion 4.D.
 
 
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
I.
200
Statement of Guiding Principles for the Board of Directors - No Change Made
2.
201
General Organization - No Change Made
3.
201.1
Name of School Distri ct - No Change Made
4.
201.2
Legal Status of the Board
5.
201.3
General Powers and Duties of the Board - No Change Made
6.
201.4
Elections to the Board - No Change Made
7.
201 .5
Membership of the Board - No Change Made
8.
201.6
Oath of Office, Board Members - No Change Made
9.
201.7
Term of Office of Board Members - No Change Made
10.
201.8
Organization of the Board - No Change Made
1 1.
201.9
Board Vacancies- No Change Made
12.
202
Specific Duties of the Board- No Change Made
1 3.
202.1
Code of Ethics of the Board of Directors- No Change Made
14 .
202.2
President of the Board- No Change Made
15.
202.3
Vice-President of the Board- No Change Made
16.
202.4
Secretary and Treasurer of the Board- No Change Made
17.
202.5
Individual Board Members - No Change Made
18.
 
 
I am seeking approval of the above policies' first readings.
 
E. NEW HIRES                                                                                                         Motion 4.E.
NAM E
ASSIGNM ENT
SALARY
Kimberlee Denning
Special Education Teacher - Behavior Disorder
$34,242.39 ( Includes TSS)
Megan Beery
Elementary Music Teacher (.65 FTE)
$22,257.55 (Includes TSS)
Brad Gregory
Assist High School Wrestling Coach
$3,080
Kim Arnold
Regular Education Teacher Associate
$8.29 per hour
Randi Cloyed
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
Amanda Cowell
Substitute Teacher
$113 per day
A. Craig Florian
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$103 per day
Corey Manley
Substitute Bus Driver
$14.53 per hrI2 hr min.
Martha Smith
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
Elizabeth Wanning
Special Education Teacher Associate (Level l - Shared Position)
$8.29 per hour
Martin Wright
Substitute Bus Driver
$14.53 per hrI2 hr min.
Jason Callahan
Assist Middle School Boys Basketball Coach
$1,760
Kelsey Schomburg
Jump Start Summer School Teacher/Subsitute Teacher
$19 per hour/$113 per day
Paula Barrett
Food Service Cook
$9.58 per hour
Renee Carney
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.29 per hour
Justin Thies
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
 
F. RESIGNATIONS                                                                                                                              Motion 4.F.
NAME
 
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
Tia Bach
Special Education Bus Associate
 July 27, 2011
Rachelle Campbell
Regular Education Teacher Associate
July 28, 2011
Brianne Huffman
Substitute Teacher
August 4, 2011
Marcy Jones
Preschool Teacher Associate
July 6, 2011
Cathryn Zanker
Special Education Teacher Associate
July 26, 2011
Lisa Dodson
Preschool Teacher Associate
July 8, 2011
I am seeking approval of tile above resignation(s).
 
G. OPEN ENROLLMENTS                                                                                                                               Motion 4.G.
STUDENT NAME
RECEIVING DISTRICT
DATE RECEIVED
Cody B.
Cancelling Open Enrollment. Returning to Home District of Treynor
07/13/2011
Kody C.
Glenwood - Change in District of Residence
 07/26/2011
Kyle J.
Glenwood - Change in District of Residence
07/26/2011
Madison C.
Glenwood - Change in District of Residence
07/26/2011
Kalie C.
Glenwood - Change in District of Residence and Jr./Sr. Rule
07/13/2011
Iris W.
Glenwood - Change in District of Residence
07/13/2011
Sarah S.
Glenwood - Change in District of Residence
08/10/2011
Jacob L.
Lewis Central - Change in District of Residence
07/8/2011
 
I am seeking approval of the above open enrollment applications.
 
H. Approval of Financial Reports
1.Approval of Bills - Director Blum will have reviewed the bills
2. Vendor Report
3. Board Report
 
I. Fundraising Requests                                                                                                                                                                    
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET AMOUNT
DATES
Beth O'Rourke Classroom
 Student Run Store
Student technology for classroom
$1,000
09/01/11-05/31/12
Cheerleaders
Sell Face Tattoos
Hotel costs for State Competition
$700
09/15/11-11/30/11
Cheerleaders
Car Painting
Offset costs of competitions & uniform accessories
$200
09/15/11
I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers.
 
J. Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE
DESTIN ATION
REQUESTE D BY
 
None
 
 
 
 
I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.
 
K.  Overnight  Stay Requests                                                                                                                            Motion 4.K.
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINATION
Iowa Braille Summer Institute
Mary Lee
8/9-10/2011
Ames, Iowa
Iowa Braille Summer Institute
Dianne Bentley
8/9- 10/2011
Ames, Iowa
Volleyball Clinic
Kara Hui
08/3-4/201 1
Pella, Iowa
 
I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
 
L. Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Comm. Foundations of Southwest IA
Purchase of new equipment to meet new DHS requirements to be compliant with 2001 Federal Standards
$2,020.00
Comm. Foundations of Southwest IA
Promote scientific inquiry as it applies to the medical field & 
$500.00
  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS  AND COMMUNICATIONS
    1. Comments from Public
    2. Comments from Board
    3. Presentations
      1. Fiscal Management Conference - Shirley Lundgren
      2. Education Summit - Henry Clark
  1. REPORTS
    1. Building Administrator Reports
      1. High School
      2. Middle School
      3. West Elementary
      4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
      5. Building Bridges Learning Center
    2. Activities Director Report
    3. Kid's Place Director 's Report
    4. Technology Report
    5. Food Service Report
    6. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
    7. Print Shop
    8. School Improvement Report
  1. OLD BUSINESS
    1. None
  2. NEW BUSINESS
A. Set Date and Time for Special Meeting
I am seeking approval to set a date and time for a special meeting to discuss the Annual Yearly Progress report and to do a board evaluation.
 
B. Set Date and Time for Site Tour of Facilities
I am seeking approval to set a date and time for a site tour of the buitdings and facilities.
 
C. Approval of Legislative Priorities for the 2011-2012 school year
I am seeking final approval of the Legislative Priorities for the 2011-2012 school year.
 
D. Approval of Contract with Drive Tek for driver education services                                                                           Motion 8.D.
I am seeking approval of the contract between the Glenwood Comm. School District and Drive Tek for providing driver education services for the 2011-2012 school year.
 
E. Approval to Purchase two Class II Vehicles                                                                                                                             
I am seeking approval to purchase two Class II vehicles as recommended by Dave Greenwood. Recommendations will bepresented at the board meeting.
 
F. Approval of Contract with Green Hills AEA                                                                                                        Motion 8.F.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Green Hills AEA for continued participation in the Assessment Solutions for Education program. The fee for the 2011-2012 school year is $6,012 and is based on enrollment numbers. The program includes templates, tools and reports, as well as periodic professional development to help utilize the tools and templates.
 
G. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Comm. College                                                          Motion 8.G.
I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community  College for tuition and fees associated  with students attending the BLAST program.
 
H. Approval of Contract with Iowa Lakes Community College                                                                                   Motion 8.H.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Iowa Lakes Community Collegefor the tuition and dorm/meal fees for a student attending the SAVE program.
 
I. Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista University
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Buena Vista University to host student teaching/practicum placements during the 2011-2012 school year.
 
J. Approval of Addition to Coaches Handbook
I am seeking approval to add the Concussion Management Protocol to the Coaches Handbook.
 
9. ADJOURNMENT
 
UPCOMING MEETINGS - September 19 - Glenwood Comm. High School, 504 East Sharp Street