June 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, June 12, 2017
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
 
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Curt Becker, and Ann Staiert.
 
Spotlight on Education
Mr. Bissen presented certificates to those athletes who qualified for State Tennis.
 
Friends of Education
None
 
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 8, 2017 and the special meeting on May 22, 2017.
 
4B – Approval of Agenda
 
4C – Approval of Board Policies
 
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
500.1
Student Enrollment in District
500.2
Student Residency Status
500.3
Homeless Youth Enrollment in District
500.4
Student Transfer into and out of District
500.5
Open Enrollment Procedures as a Sending District
500.6
Open Enrollment Procedures as a Receiving District
500.7
Open Enrollment Procedures as an Alternative Receiving District
500.8
Shared Time / Dual Enrolled Students
500.9
Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options
500.10
Student Attendance
500.10R
Student Attendance Regulations
500.11
Compulsory Attendance
500.13
Student Attendance Records
500.14
Insufficient Classroom Space
500.15
Class Size Class Grouping
701.3
Meal Charges
 
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
501.1
Student Code of Conduct
501.3
Possession and/or Use of Weapons
501.4
Possession and/or Use of Illegal Controlled Substance
501.5
Student Suspension
501.6
Student Expulsion
501.7
Search and Seizure
501.7R
Search and Seizure Regulations
501.7E
Search and Seizure Checklist
501.8
Student Lockers
501.9
Questioning of Students
501.9R
Questioning of Students Regulations
501.10
Use of Video Cameras on School Property
 
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Emily Ausdemore
Child Care Associate
$9.18 per hour
Toni Bunnell
Substitute Food Service
$9.50 per hour
Ridge Fisher
Seasonal Grounds/Maintenance
$9.95 per hour
Evan Gammon
Seasonal Child Care Associate
$9.18 per hour
Chelsey Harvey
Head High School Volleyball Coach
$5,250
Jacqueline Johnson
Flag Corps Sponsor
$2,500
Myra Mullins
Special Education Teacher Associate
$10.21 per hour
Michelle Parks
Teacher (4th Grade)
$38,866 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts & favorable background check results.
Drake Ruth
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
$3,500
Megan Sheeder
Teacher (K-2 Special Education Level II/III
- BD)
$41,776 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts & favorable background check results.
 
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Abby Bowden
Teacher (3rd Grade) to Teacher (1st Grade)
No Change
Amber Farnan
From 1560 Hours to 2080 Hours per year
$13.69 per hour
 
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Dwaine Atwood
Bus Driver
Retirement
June 30, 2017
Taylor Bishop
Child Care Associate
Resignation
June 16, 2017
Tessa Edwards
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
End of 2016-17 SY
Vicki Grote
Accompanist
Resignation
May 1, 2017
Terri Hubner
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
End of 2016-17 SY
Ronald Jordan
Mechanic Assistant
Resignation
August 11, 2017 or sooner if replacement is found
Lindsey Murdock
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
End of 2016-17 SY
Michael Schmidt
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
February 20, 2017
Cyndy Sell
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
End of 2016-17 SY
Jacqueline Wills
Special Education Director
Resignation
June 30, 2017
Brian West
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
April 24, 2017
Andrea Zielstra
Mentoring with Heart Coordinator
Resignation
May 31, 2017
 
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
Brianna M.
Council Bluffs Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Glenwood Comm. School District
Casey M.
Council Bluffs Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Glenwood Comm. School District
Alyssia V.
Treynor Comm. School Dist.
Siblings attend Treynor
Glenwood Comm. School District
 
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of May 31, 2017.
 
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Band/David Clark
Band Lessons
Drumline, sticks, drumheads, etc
AMAP
5/31-6/26/17
Boys/Girls Basketball
10,000 Shot Club
Free basketball days at school, increase basketball/shooting skills
Free will
6/13-8/3/17
 
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
RETURN
David Clark
Iowa Band Directors State Convention
Des Moines, IA
5/11/2017
5/12/2017
Adam Orban
Iowa Choral Directors Assoc. Summer Conv.
Pella, IA
7/24/2017
7/27/2017
Kylee Stanton
Softball Tournament in Ames
Ames, IA
6/23/2017
6/24/2017
Ami Petersen
Dance team dance camp
Storm Lake, IA
6/26/2017
6/29/2017
Ryan Koch
Softball Tournament in Ames
Ames, IA
6/23/2017
6/24/2017
Mary Finn
I Teach Kindergarten conference
Las Vegas, NV
7/9/2017
7/13/2017
Jill Orban
Professional development
Johnston, IA
7/18/2017
7/20/2017
Megan Beery
Professional Leave
Johnston, IA
7/18/2017
7/20/2017
Dan Schoening
Professional Leave
Vermillion, SD
6/21/2017
6/23/2017
Jessica Miller
Prof. Leave, Activity Trip (Includes Students)
Indianapolis, IN
10/24/2017
10/28/2017
Jessica Miller
Professional Leave
Des Moines, IA
8/9/2017
8/11/2017
Kyle Gerdes
Professional Leave
Indianapolis, IN
7/9/2017
9/22/2017
Chris Visser
Professional Leave
Ames, IA
7/9/2017
7/21/2017
Richard Hutchinson
 
Professional Leave
 
Johnston, IA
 
6/19/2017
 
6/20/2017
Devin Embray
Professional Leave
Johnston, IA
6/19/2017
6/20/2017
 
4L – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
 
Comments from Board
Theresa shared information about upcoming conferences the remainder of this year.
 
Presentations
Mr. Bissen presented activities survey results for winter and spring activities to the board. They are looking for ways to increase parent and student participation in the survey for the coming year.
 
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 Contract with Bella Terre
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the contract with Bella Terre in the of $4,070, for prom on May 4, 2019. Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
B.  Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Spiral Communications
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with Spiral Communications in the amount of
$102,840 for the 2017-2018 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
C.     Approval of Adult and Student Meal Prices for the 2017-2018 School Year
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve raising student breakfast and lunch price by 5 cents (from $2.65 to $2.70 for elementary lunches; from $2.75 to $2.80 for middle school and high school lunches; from
$1.75 to $1.80 for student breakfast). Adult breakfast will increase 10 cents to $2.10 and adult lunch will increase to $3.55. Milk will remain the same at 40 cents. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
D.     Approval of Warewash Agreement with Omaha Paper for 2017-2018
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to continue the warewas agreement with Omaha paper for the 2017-2018 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
E.    Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the food service agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare for the 2017- 2018 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
F.      Approval of Bread Bid
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve bread bid from Bimbo Bakeries. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
G.     Approval of Milk Bid
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the milk bid from Hiland Dairy. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
H.     Approval to Hold Auction
Curt Becker made a motion to approve holding an auction to sell old, unwanted inventory.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
I.       Approval of Agreement with Sparkle Cleaning
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the agreement with Sparkle Cleaning for cleaning of the central office for the 2017-2018 school year. Ann Staeirt seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
J.       Approval of Administrative Incentive Pay.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the administrative career plan incentive pay.   Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
K.     Approval to Pay Bills for June
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the payment of bills after the board meeting through June 30, 2017 to close out our fiscal year. Curt Becker 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 Michelle Bajr and seconded by Curt Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:22 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Kristi Buman, Board Secretary