December 12, 2011 Work Session and Board Meeting Agenda

December 9, 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 „13
Craig Patzer – At-Large „15
Theresa Romens – At-Large „15
 
Re:       Work Session – Monday, December 12, 2011 – 5:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting – Monday, December 12, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.
 
Glenwood Community High School – 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, Iowa
 
Work Session – 5:30 p.m.
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
A. Call to Order
2.
Board Goals
Discussion
Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
1.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
A. Call to Order
2.
SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
 
A.
3.
FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
 
A. We will recognize Patricia “Grandma Pat” and Larry Thesier for giving of their time and finances to improve the lives of our 1st graders.
4.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
 
 
A.  Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 14, 2011 and of the Special Meeting and Work Session held on November 28, 2011.
Motion 4.A.
I am seeking approval of the minutes.
 
B. Approval of agenda
Motion 4.B.
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
C.  Approval of Board Policies – Second Readings
Motion 4.C.
Second Readings:
POLICY #                                                                            POLICY NAME
  1. 300                   Statement of Guiding Principles for Administration
  2. 301                   Superintendent of Schools
  3. 301.1                Superintendent of Schools – Qualifications
  4. 301.2                Superintendent of Schools – Appointment, Contract and Contract                               Nonrenewal
  5. 301.3                Superintendent of School – Functions
  6. 301.4                Superintendent Evaluation
  7. 301.5                Superintendent Civic Activities
  8. 302                   Building Principals
  9. 302.1                Building Principals - Qualifications
  10. 302.2                Building Principals – Appointments
  11. 302.3                Building Principals – Functions
  12. 302.4                Building Principals – Evaluation
  13. 303                   Assistants to the Principals
  14. 303.1                Assistant to the Principal – Position
  15. 303.2                Assistants to the Principals – Qualifications
  16. 303.3                Assistants to the Principals – Appointment
  17. 303.4                Assistants to the Principals – Evaluation
  18. 304                   Other Administrative Personnel
  19. 304.1                Other Administrative Personnel – Positions
  20. 304.2                Other Administrative Personnel - Qualifications
  21. 304.3                Other Administrative Personnel – Appointment
  22. 304.4                Other Administrative Personnel – Functions
  23. 304.5                Other Administrative Personnel – Evaluation
  24. 305                   Administrative Cabinet
  25. 306                   Administrative Organization Plan
  26. 306.1                Administrative Team
  27. 306.2                Administrative Structure
  28. 306.3                Management‟s Negotiating/Meet & Confer Team(s)
  29. 307                   Administrative Personnel Employment
  30. 307.1                Administrative Personnel Employment – Individual Contracts
  31. 308                   Communication Channels
 
I am seeking approval of the above policies’ second readings.
D.  Approval of Board Policies – First Readings
Motion 4.D.
POLICY #                                                           POLICY NAME
  1. 400                    Statement of Guiding Principles for Staff Personnel
  2. 401                    Licensed Personnel Employment
  3. 401.1                 Definition of Licensed Personnel
  4. 401.2                 Selection of Licensed Personnel
  5. 401.3                 Licensure Requirements
  6. 401.4                 Contracts of Licensed Personnel
  7. 401.5                 Evaluation of Licensed Personnel
  8. 401.6                 Resignation of Licensed Personnel
  9. 402                    Licensed Personnel Additional Considerations
  10. 402.1                 Tutoring by Licensed Personnel
  11. 402.2                 Substitutes for Licensed Personnel
  12. 402.3                 Student Teachers
  13. 403                    Classified Personnel Employment
  14. 403.1                 Definition of Classified Personnel
  15. 403.2                 Selection of Classified Personnel
  16. 403.3                 Evaluation of Classified Personnel
  17. 403.4                 Resignation of Classified Personnel
 
I am seeking approval of the above policies’ first readings.
 
 
 
E. NEW HIRES
 
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Jennifer Brammer
Substitute Bus Associate
$10.43 per hour
Richard Manley
Substitute Bus Driver
$14.53 per hr – 2 hr. min.
Melissa Rehn
Alternative High School Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
Ben Wiese
Substitute Bus Driver
$14.53 per hr – 2 hr min.
David Young
Mail Route
$14.53 per hr – 2 hr min.
Sam Segnar
Authorized Substitute
$103 per day
William Putnam
Authorized Substitute
$103 per day
Denise Williams
Authorized Substitute
$103 per day
Michael Schmidt
Substitute Teacher
$113 per day
Cady Thygesen
Substitute Teacher
$113 per day
Carolyn Travis
Substitute Teacher
$113 per day
Mary Howery
Substitute Teacher
$113 per day
Nicholas Greiner
Substitute Teacher
$113 per day
Bryant Rasmussen
Substitute Teacher
$113 per day
Jackie Johnson
Substitute Driver and Bus Associate
$14.53 per hour / $10.43
I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
 
 
F. RESIGNATIONS    
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
Elizabeth Garrison
Substitute Bus Associate
November 22, 2011
Kara Huisman
Head Volleyball Coach
November 14, 2011
William Magnuson
High School Guidance Counselor & Assist Football Coach
End of 2011-2012 SY
Darcy Schwenk
Cook
December 6, 2011
Carol Vinton
Mail Route
November 14, 2011
I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s). Mr. Magnuson will be retiring and is requesting the leave incentive. All coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
 
 
G. OPEN ENROLLMENTS    
STUDENT NAME
RECEIVING DISTRICT
DATE RECEIVED
Dylan R.
Glenwood
11/16/2011
I am seeking approval of the above open enrollment application.
 
H.  Approval of Financial Reports Motion 4.H.
1. Approval of Bills – Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills
2. Vendor Report
3.  Board Report
 
 
 
 
 
 
I. Fundraising Requests        
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET AMOUNT
DATES
West K-Kids
Yearbook Sales
Purchase Books for Guided Reading
$250-$800
02/2012-05/2012
West K-Kids
The NED Show
Motivational Assembly
$0
04/05-4/11/2012
Boys & Girls BB
Pink Out
Raise money for Breast Cancer awareness
$300
12/20/2011
I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers.
J. Out of State Travel
Motion 4.J.
None
 
I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.
 
 
K. Overnight Stay Requests      
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINATION
Fierce Conversations
K. Newman& S. Arkfeld
01/17-18/2012
Johnston, Iowa
I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
 
 
L. Grant Requests    
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Mills County
Purchase of sensors that measure changes in O2 & CO2
$730
 
 
 
 
5.      ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board
C. Presentations – PLC Presentation from K-12 Level II & III teachers
Budget Presentation – Devin Embray & Shirley Lundgren
6.      REPORTS
 
A. Building Administrator Reports
1.  High School
2.  Middle School
3.  West Elementary
4.  Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
5. Building Bridges Learning Center
B. Activities Director Report
C. Kid‟s Place Director‟s Report
D. Technology Report
E. Food Service Report
F. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
G. Print Shop
H. School Improvement Report
7.      OLD BUSINESS
 
None
8.      NEW BUSINESS
 
A. Leave Incentive Options
Discussion
B.  Approval of Spiral Communications Service Agreement                                                                                                                                    Motion 8.B.
I am requesting approval of the service agreement with Spiral Communications. We have always had a contract with an outside vendor to assist us with technology issues. We have terminated previous vendor contract with Core Technologies and have engaged to have services with Spiral Communications
C. Approval of Drop Out Modified Allowable Growth Preliminary Funding                                                                                                                                    Motion
I am requesting approval of the Drop Out Modified Allowable Growth Preliminary Funding for the 2012-2013 school year. This is not the final amount rather the funding amount that we can’t go over when we set our budget in the spring for FY 2013.
D.  Approval of Contract for Security Camera Upgrade at West Elementary
  
I am requesting approval of the Contract for the security camera upgrade at West Elementary. We had three vendor bids and I am seeking approval for the lowest responsible quote which is from Communication Innovators.
 
E. Approval of Board Goals
 
Motion
I am requesting approval of the Board Goals for the 2011-2012 school year.
 
F.  Approval of Contract for Services from Alpha School
Motion 8.F.
I am requesting approval of a Contract for Services from Alpha School for special education services for the remainder of the 2011-2012 school year.
 
G. IASB Board of Directors
Motion 8.G.
I am requesting discussion and then a motion for the person the Board would like to see fill a one year term on the IASB Board of Directors. Pete Franks from East Mills Community Schools and Bill Grove from the Council Bluffs Community Schools were both nominated at the Delegate Assembly on November 16 for a one- year term commencing January 2012.
 
H. Revenue Purpose Statement
Motion 8.H
I am requesting a Resolution approving Revenue Purpose Statement and Ordering an Election on a Revenue Purpose Statement to Authorize Expenditures from the State Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund to be held in February 2012.
9.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion
NOTE:  After adjournment the Board will go into an exempt session – Negotiations strategies – per provisions of Chapter 20.17(3).
UPCOMING MEETINGS – December 26, 2011 – Board Work Session
January 9, 2012 – Regular Board Meeting - Glenwood Comm. High School – 7:00 p.m. January 23, 2012 – Board Work Session – 103 Central, 3rd Floor