March 26, 2018 Apecial Meeting and Work Session
Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office
6:00 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2018
Call to Order
President Curt Becker called the Special Meeting and Work Session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, Theresa Romens, and President Becker.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2E. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
A. New Hires
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Laura Kuhl |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$130.00 per day |
|
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Amanda Bazer |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
March 19, 2018 |
|
Thomas Harm |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
|
Betsy Moeschler |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
D. Fundraising Requests
|
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Jazz Band/Jazz Choir |
Free Will Donation |
Iowa Jazz Championship Costs |
AMAP |
3/22/2018 |
|
Middle School Talent Show |
Gate Donation |
1/2 to student council for drinking fountains; 1/2 to builders club for pickleball court |
$600 |
3/29/2018 |
|
Boys and Girls Track |
Meet Event Sponsorship |
Offset costs for hotel for Drake and Kansas Relays and event specific equipment |
$1,900 |
3/12-4/23/18 |
E. Approval of Out of State / Overnight
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Alison Henderson |
Preschool SDI Training |
Des Moines, IA |
04/11/2018 |
04/13/2018 |
|
Kathryn Johnson |
Iowa Work-based Learning |
Waukee, IA |
04/09/2018 |
04/10/2018 |
|
Sandi Burk |
UNI Career Fair |
Cedar Falls, IA |
04/06/2018 |
04/07/2018 |
|
Cindy Menendez |
UNI Career Fair |
Cedar Falls, IA |
04/06/2018 |
04/07/2018 |
3. PRESENTATION
Jester Insurance – Nolan Grimm and Janelle Friedman presented on the current insurance policies and made recommendations to the board on areas to look at for making changes.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution Awarding Proposal for Sale of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2018
Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the resolution awarding Proposal for sale of School infrastructure sales, services and use tax revenue bonds, series 2018. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. President Curt Becker abstained. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Pre-ACT Assessment
Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the purchase and to administer the Pre ACT assessment in place of the ACT Aspire test currently used as a secondary assessment. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Closed Session – Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the
professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring,
performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent
needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that
individual requests a closed session.
Theresa Romens made a motion to go into closed session at 8:15 p.m. in accordance with Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i). Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Return to Open Session
Theresa Romens made a motion to return to open session at 8:23 p.m. and approve the extension of Superintendent Embray’s contract by 1 year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of New Salary Schedule Format
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the new salary schedule format. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
The board work session contained a presentation from Curriculum Director Sandi Burk on Fast Data as to date, and a presentation from Finance Director Kristi Buman on current standings and end of year projections, as well as budget projections.
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a Motion was made by Greg Schultz to adjourn the Special Meeting/Work Session at 8:44 p.m. Ann Staiert seconded the Motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker Kristi Buman
President Board Secretary
