May 22, 2017 Special Meeting and Board Work Session Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office Superintendent Office
6:00 P.M., Monday May 22, 2017
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 6:06 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Curt Becker.
 
Overnight and Out of State Travel
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Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the overnight and out of state travel. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
1.      Closed Session
Greg Schultz made a motion to move into closed session as provided in section 21.5(1)(j) of the open meetings law to discuss the purchase of particular real estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the school district would have to pay for that property.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
2.      Return to Open Session
Curt Becker made a motion to return to open session with no action to take place. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Board Work Session:
The board moved into the work session of the meeting and discussed the activity complex funding options. Reseach shows that a phased in approach would only allow for a possible 4 stages to be completed by 2050 and the cost would be significantly increased. Further information has been requested.
 
Better Boardsmanship: Board Self Evaluation will begin in September this fall and be continued through the next year.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Greg Schultz to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 8:34 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary