March 13, 2017 Public Hearing and Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center
Monday, March 13, 2017
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:45 p.m.   There was no discussion and the regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L, with the correction to the Track Fundraiser as the purpose is to raise funds for team awards, food, and lodging at away events. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on February 13, 2017 and the special meeting and work session on February 26, 2017.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
402.1
Tutoring by Licensed Personnel
402.3
Student Teachers
405.1
Child Abuse Reporting
405.1R
Child Abuse Reporting Regulations
405.2
Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees
405.2R
Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees Regulations
405.3
Staff Personnel Complaints
503.8
Student Insurance
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
406.1
Health and Safety
406.2
Universal Precautions
406.3
Substance-Free Workplace
406.4
Use of Tobacco Products by Employees
406.5
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles
406.5R
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles Regulations
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Aaron Bertini
Seasonal Position - Summer Mower
$9.90 per hour
Quinn Groff
High School Science Teacher
$38,791 (2016-2017) salary will be amended after negotiations have been settled for 2017-2018. This hiring is contingent upon completion of all requirements and favorable background check results.
Daniel Leu
SPED Teacher Associate
$10.21 per hour
Shannon Rittenbery
Child Care Associate
$9.18 per hour
Susan Ryan
Substitute Teacher
$140 per day
Grant Stivers
Assistant Tennis Coach
$2,250.00
Sheena Winchel
Health Aide
$9.21 per hour Contingent upon completion of all requirements and favorable background check results.
Elke Ziebolz
Substitute Bus Driver
$16.03 per route (While Probationary Status)
$32.06 per route (Non-Probationary)
 
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Abby Bowden
From Substitute Teacher Associate to Authorized Substitute
$130 per day
Kay Brooks
From Health Aide to Substitute Special Education Teacher Assoc.
$10.21 per hour
Kathryn Hartley
From PT Preschool Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$10.21 per hour
Michelle Jaworski
From Special Education Bus Associate to General Education Teacher Associate & Substitute Special Education Bus Associate
$9.21 per hour & no change (Bus Assoc)
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Iesha Conley
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
March 2, 2017
Breanna Kjelvick
PT Preschool Special Education Teacher Assoc.
Resignation
March 9, 2017
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
Ada B.
Lewis Central Community School Dist.
Remain after move
Glenwood Community School District
Ana C.
Lewis Central Community School Dist.
Remain after move
Glenwood Community School District
Hayden C.
Glenwood Community School District
2017-2018
East Mills Community School District
Jensen D.
Fremont-Mills Community School Dist.
2017-2018 SY
Glenwood Community School District
Robert G.
Lewis Central Community School Dist.
2017-2018 SY
Glenwood Community School District
Isabella H.
Glenwood Community School District
2017-2018 SY
Council Bluffs Community School Dist.
Marcus K.
Glenwood Community School District
2017-2018 SY
East Mills Community School District
Aleah K.
Glenwood Community School District
Remain after move
East Mills Community School District
Molly K.
Glenwood Community School District
Remain after move
East Mills Community School District
James K.
Council Bluffs Community School Dist.
2017-2018 SY
Glenwood Community School District
Landon K.
Glenwood Community School District
2017-2018 SY
East Mills Community School District
Caiden M.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence
Council Bluffs Community School Dist.
Emma M.
Glenwood Community School District
Remain after move
Council Bluffs Community School Dist.
Nicole N.
Glenwood Community School District
2017-2018 SY
Lewis Central Community School Dist.
Trevor N.
Glenwood Community School District
2017-2018 SY
Lewis Central Community School Dist.
Rigoberto S.
Glenwood Community School District
2017-2018 SY
Council Bluffs Community School Dist.
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of February 28, 2017.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Northeast Library
Book Fair
Books for library & classroom use
AMAP
04/05-
13/2017
Hope for Hannah
Ticket Sales for Brunch
To raise money to help with costs associated with a double lung transplant for a fellow student
AMAP
03/10-
26/2017
Hope for Hannah
Teachers donate to wear jeans on March 23
To raise money to help with costs associated with a double lung transplant for a fellow student
AMAP
03/23/2017
Hope for Hannah
Free Will Donation at March Madness
To raise money to help with costs associated with a double lung transplant for a fellow student
AMAP
03/24/2017
Hope for Hannah
Tee-Shirt Sales
To raise money to help with costs associated with a double lung transplant for a fellow student
AMAP
03/10-
26/2017
Boys & Girls
Event Sponsorship for Track
*to purchase team awards and fund food and
$1,500-
04/01-
HS Track
& Field Events
lodging for away events
$2,000
24/2017
Teams
Jazz Band
Free Will Donations
Jazz band travel expenses and hotel fees
AMAP
03/23/2017
Prom
Prom Ticket Sales
To pay for venue and DJ
$6,000
03/14-
04/28/17
FCCLA
Soccer Concessions
National leadership conference travel
AMAP
April-June, 2017
MS Student Council
Valentine's Day
Fundraising for new water fountain and water bottle filler
$150
February 2018
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTICATION
DEPARTURE
RETURN
Terry Marlow
SNA Directors Conference
Des Moines, IA
3/28/2017
3/29/2017
Dan Schoening
Iowa Jazz Championships
Ames, IA
4/3/2017
4/4/2017
Elizabeth Sutherland
Individual Event All State
University of Northern Iowa
3/26/2017
3/27/2017
Maria Jacobus
ISEA Delegate Assembly
Des Moines, IA
4/6/2017
4/7/2017
Mallory White
ISEA Delegate Assembly
Des Moines, IA
4/6/2017
4/7/2017
Mark Starner
Kansas Relays
Lawrence, KS
4/20/2017
4/22/2017
Mark Starner
Drake Relays
Des Moines, IA
4/27/2017
4/29/2017
4L – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Project Jack
Pay it forward type project. It must benefit others or an organization help others in need. Mrs. Presley’s 5th Grade class will sponsor an upcoming Ramily Matters event.
$250.00
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
The Super Board Meeting is scheduled for March 30th, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. to held at the Middle School.
Presentations
Co-Teaching staff from the Middle School presented to the board on how and what they do in their co- teaching classrooms.  They explained the many roles and impact that co-teaching has on students and learning.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Approval of the 2017-2018 School Calendar
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve Calendar D for the 2017-2018 school year, however if the day after Memorial Day is the only day necessary at the end of the year, students will not return and only teachers will. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.     Approval of Host Contract with Marzano Research LLC
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Host Contract with Marzano Research LLC, with corrections of the February 23, 2017 being September 26, 2017. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.     Approval. Of Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with Western Governors University
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with WGU. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. After some discussion it was determined that further research is needed, all voted “nay”. Motion failed.
D.     Approval of Coop Sharing Agreement for Baseball with Heartland Christian School.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Coop Sharing Agreement with Heartland Christian Schools. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Curt Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:11 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Kristi Buman, Board Secretary