2018 - 2019 Board Meeting Agendas

Agenda for April 11, 2019 - Super Board Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​             

                                                       Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance​                     

                                                103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

                April 10, 2019                             

To:       All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

                Re:      Super Board Meeting -   Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.​        

                                                                                Mills County Engineer’s Office, 403 Railroad Ave., Glenwood 

 

City Report

  1. Walking Trail/Sidewalk Project
  2. Fire Department
  3. Library
  4. Other

 

School Report

  1. Flood Relief      
  2. Activities Complex Update
  3. Other

 

County Report

  1. County Updates
  2. Other

 

Next Meeting Date - _______________________________

 

 

Thank you all for your time and making this meeting a priority!

Agenda for April 22, 2019 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​         

                     Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance                         

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

April 18, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re: Special Meeting & Board Work Session  

​Monday, April 22, 2019 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Special Meeting

1.             Consideration of Action on Consent Items  

                A.        New Hires - None

               B.       ​Transfers

 

               Name                          From / To

1.         Randi Cloyed             Dishwasher to Sub Food Service

Wage

$9.87 per hour

C.

Separation from District

               Name                          Position

1.         Jake Cartwright         Authorized Substitute Teacher

Effective

April 9, 2019

 

2.         Brandy Hall               Special Education Associate

End of 18-19 SY

 

3.         Daniel Leu                 Special Education Associate

April 26, 2019

 

4.         Lois Pitchfork            Sub Food Service Worker

April 5, 2019

 

5.        Rhonda McClelland  Special Education Associate

 

April 19, 2019

D.

Open Enrollments

               Name              Receiving District      Resident District

1.         Braeden F.     East Mills CSD           Glenwood CSD

Approve Yes

 

2.         Kenzley G.      Red Oak CSD             Glenwood CSD

Yes

 

2.         Logan G.         East Mills CSD           Glenwood CSD

Yes

 

3.         Jack S.            Fremont Mills CSD    Glenwood CSD

Yes

E.

Approval of Bills        

 

 

 

2.        Business Items

  1. Representatives from Nolte, Cornman & Johnson will conduct a presentation to the Board regarding the 2017-2018 Audit.  After the presentation and any discussion, I will seek approval of  the ​2017-2018 Audit.                                        Motion

      B. Retiree Offer     Discussion / Motion

C.

Termination of Probationary Teacher

 

Motion

D.

CLOSED SESSION:  To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered

Motion  Roll

 

when a closed session is necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.

Call 

E.

OPEN SESSION

 

 

i.          Action if needed

Motion

Roll

Call

 

                   F. End of Year Professional Development Proposal                                  Discussion / Motion

 

Work Session

1.         Quarterly Deck Reports

                A.       Outcome Assessment (MS / HS​)

           B.        ​Winter Activities Surveys & Summary            

2.         Adjournment                                                                                                              Motion

 

Upcoming Meeting:                                                                                                                            

Monday, May 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting

Agenda for April 26, 2019 - Special Board Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​         

             Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance                         

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

April 25, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:     Special Board Meeting 

              Friday, April 26, 2019 - 1:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor 

 

Call to Order

1.             Consideration of Action on Consent Items  

                A.        New Hires 

        Name                          Position                                        Wage

  1. Matthew Cook            Special Education Assoc. - Level I   $9.54 per hour
  2. Ericka Lang    Teacher (4th Grade) $52,107.20

            Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable  background check results

 

3.        Sheena Turner

 

Substitute Spec. Educ. Assoc.

$10.54 per hour

B.

Transfers

 

 

 

Name

From / To

Wage

 

1.         Gary Anderson

Sub Food Service to Dishwasher

$10.87 per hour

 

2.         Michelle Jaworski

Special Educ Assoc/Bus Driver to Bus Driver only

No Change

C.

Separation from District

 

 

 

Name

Position

Effective

 

1.         Joseph Luther

High School English Teacher

End of 2018-2019 SY

 

2.         Sarah Madison

Special Education Teacher Assoc

End of 2018-2019 SY

 

3.        Theresa Swafford

Special Education Teacher

End of 2018-2019 SY

 

2.         Business Items          

A.         CLOSED SESSION:                                                                                                                 Motion Roll Call

            To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when                        a closed session is necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed                      session.

 

 

B.        OPEN SESSION

 

 

                i.          Action if needed

 

Motion

Roll

Call

2.

Adjournment

Motion

 

Upcoming Meeting:                                                                                                                            

Monday, May 13, 2019 - Regular Meeting

           

Agenda for April 8, 2019 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent            Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

April 5, 2019

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Re:    Public Hearing - 2019-2020 Budget & 2018-2019 Amendment -    Monday, April 8, 2019 - 6:45 p.m.

                                                                                                                       Glenwood Comm. HS Media Ctr

                                                                                                                       504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

April Regular Meeting -Monday, April 8, 2019 - 7:00 p.m. Glenwood

                                        Comm. HS Media Ctr

                                        504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

1.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

        A.      Call to Order

2.     SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

         A.      None

3.     FRIENDS OF EDUCATION   

         A.      None

4.     CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1.  Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular  Board Meeting & Hearing - ​March 11, 2019
    2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - March 25, 2019           

       B.  Approval of Agenda

       C.  Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

604.6

Technology Policy

604.6CF

Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology Network Systems and Internet Access

604.6GF

Staff Acceptance Form and Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and

Internet Access

604.8

Implementation of Technology Protection Measures Regarding the Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access

604.8P

Glenwood Community School District App Procedures

604.9

Proposed Website Disclaimer

604.9F

Add URL to Blocked Status Form

604.10

Outside Resource People

604.11

Field Trips and Excursions

604.12

Homework

    D.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

   E.   New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Courtney Allen

Child Care Provider

$9.51 per hour

Alexis Durbin

Health Aide

$10.54 per hour

Robert Durbin

Substitute Bus Driver

$35.42 per route after training & probationary period

Cory Faust

Assistant High School  Track Coach

$780

Jenni Good

Substitute Nurse

$151 per day

Brooklyn Hanshaw

Child Care Provider

$7.25 per hour (HS Student)

Marissa Klindt

High School Social Studies Teacher

$39,876 - contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

Jarek Landess

Child Care Provider

$7.25 per hour (HS Student)

Aaron Ling

Substitute Bus Driver

$35.42 per route after training & probationary period

Courtney Lovely

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I & 2/3

$9.54 per hour / $10.54 per hour

Kyle Murtfeld

Summer Mower

$10.32 per hour

Alexander Nusser

Summer Mower

$10.32 per hour

Erin Peschel

Middle School Math Teacher

$39,876 - contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

Paige Ryks

Child Care Provider

$7.25 per hour (HS Student)

Mark Starner

Assistant High School Track Coach

$780

Myranda Starner

Assistant Softball Coach

$3,640

Tanner Teegarden

Summer Mower

$10.32 per hour

Alex Williams

Assistant High School  Track Coach

$2,080

   F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Jeanne McGinnis

From Authorized Substitute Teacher to Bus Associate

$12.37 per hour

Katelynn Sowers

From Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place to Administrative Assistant - AP/AR

$15.00 per hour

   G.  Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Richard Hutchinson

High School Principal

Retirement

June 30, 2019

Rhonda Lothrop

Kindergarten Teacher

Retirement

End of 2018-2019 SY

Laura Nelson

Lower Elementary Music Teacher

Resignation

End of 2018-2019 SY

Ami Petersen 

Dance Team Sponsor

Resignation

April 1, 2019

Diane VonTersch

Special Education Teacher

Retirement

End of 2018-2019 SY

   H.  Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Levi  J.

Glenwood

Sibling attends Glenwood

Lewis Central

Approve

Yes

Haydin S.

Lewis Central

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Daniel V.

Lewis Central 

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

  1.  Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.            Approval of Bills ​ - Director Becker ​ will have reviewed the bills​     

                                                1.            Approval of Additional Bills

                                B.            Board Financial Reports

                                                1.  Estimated Line Item Budget Report

                                                2.  General Ledger Balance Report

         J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Northeast Media Center

Book Fair

To update books in the library for student and teacher sections

AMAP

04/25-05/03, 2019

Swing Show Choir

Performance

Raise funds for flood victims

AMAP

03/21/2019

Baseball

Baseball Hats

Replacement hats

$100

04/08-06/30, 2019

Key Club 

Be Kind T-Shirts

Suicide Prevention

AMAP

04/18/2019

    K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Bobbi Jo Hancock

2019 Child Abuse Prevention & Family

Support Conference

Ankeny, IA

05/06/2019

05/07/2019

Katie Larsen

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/25/2019

04/27/2019

Janis Moore

FCCLA National Leadership Conference

Anaheim, CA

06/28/2019

07/05/2019

Todd Peverill

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/26/2019

04/27/2019

Todd Peverill

Kansas Relays

Lawrence, KS

04/19/2019

04/20/2019

Ruthie Stirewalt

Iowa Association of Alternative

Education Annual Conference

Altoona, IA

04/11/2019

04/12/2019

Cort Lovato

Soccer Tournament 

Adel, IA

04/05/2019

04/06/2019

Drake Ruth

Soccer Tournament

Adel, IA

04/05/2019

04/06/2019

Logan McCorkle,

Volunteer Coach

Soccer Tournament

Adel, IA

04/05/2019

04/06/2019

Mark Starner

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/26/2019

04/27/2019

Katie Wilson

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/25/2019

04/27/2019

David Clark

Iowa Bandmasters Convention

Des Moines, IA

05/09/2019

05/11/2019

    L.   Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

 

AMOUNT

Forrest Turpen Legacy Grant

To purchase items to stock a classroom lab kitchen

 

$500

    M.           Curriculum 

 

 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

         

5.     ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule 
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations
    1. Lori Burton and Chris Visser will have a presentation regarding Virtual Job  Shadowing
    2. Jeff Bissen will present the Winter Activities Surveys

      E.  Activities Complex Update         

​6.    REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Reports 
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report
  4. Activities Director Report
  5. Kid’s Place Report  
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report 
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report      
  9. Print Shop Report

7.  OLD BUSINESS

       A.    None

8.  NEW BUSINESS

      A.  Approval to Purchase K-5 Math Resource                                                                                                                Motion

            I am seeking approval to purchase K-5 Math Resource - Bridges in Mathematics.

      B.  Approval of Notice of Assignment & Acknowledgement to Assignment                                                                    Motion

            I am seeking acknowledgement of the assignment of the Trustee, Escrow Agent and/or Paying Agent Agreement, including the                          removal of Bankers Trust Company and succession of UMB as Trustee, Escrow Agent and/or Paying Agent effective on or about                      June 10, 2019.   

      C.   Approval of Bus Bid                                                                                                                                                  Motion

            I am seeking approval of the bid from Cornhusker International in the  amount of $173,200 ($86,600 each) to purchase two 65                             Passenger school buses.

      D.    Approval of 28E Agreement                                                                                                                                     Motion

              I am seeking approval of the 28E Agreement between the Glenwood Community School District, the Fremont-Mills Community                          School District, and the Southwest Iowa Sportsmans Club.

      E.     Approval of 2019-2020 Budget and 2018-2019 Amendment                                                                                 Motion

              I am seeking approval of the 2019-2020 Budget and the 2018-2019 Amendment as presented.

     F.      Retiree’s Work Option  Discussion

              I am wanting to discuss the recent retiree’s work option in April/May to end their year in May to Retire in June as was originally                          planned.   

9.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion                                      

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

 

March 29 - April 1, 2019

 

NSBA Annual Conference                           Cancelled due to flooding

April 8, 2019

 

Public Hearing re Budget & Amendment             6:45 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting                                        7:00 p.m.

April 22, 2019

Work Session                                                       6:00 p.m.

 

Agenda for August 13, 2018 - Regular Board Meeting

  Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                                 Devin Embray - Superintendent          Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                       103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

August 10, 2018

 

To:       All School Board Members                                       Voting Order:

                                                                                              Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                   Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                              Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                              Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                             Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:       August Regular Meeting                          August 13, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                      Glenwood Community High School Media Center

                                                                                      504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

 

1.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

         A. Call to Order

2.     SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

        A.

3.     FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

        A.

4.     CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular Board Meeting - July 9, 2018
    2. Work Session - July 18, 2018

        B. Approval of Agenda

        C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

        D.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

410

Employee Use of Social Media

502.7

Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations

 
       E.  New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Dennie Anderson

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour - Pending completion of pre- employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Belynda Brammer

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour - Pending completion of pre- employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Jordan Bueltel

Head Middle School Football Coach

$2,860

Cara Delaney

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour -Pending completion of pre- employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Bryan Diekmann

Assistant High School Girls Basketball Coach Head Middle School Boys Track

$3,640

$2,860

Michelle Jaworski

Substitute Custodian - Not to exceed 30 hrs per week, including hrs worked as bus aide or associate

$11.23 per hour

Michael Joyner

Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach

$3,640

Barry Loeffelbein

Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach

$2,080

Sarah Madison

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.54 per hour

Natalie Mannen

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour - Pending completion of pre- employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Amy Martin

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour - Pending completion of pre- employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Rhonda Nelson

Food Service Worker / Cook

$10.87 per hour

Kelly Schubauer

Assistant Middle School Football Coach

$2,080

Denise Schultz

Teacher - High School Spanish

$49, 371 - Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts and favorable background check results

Brian Stanley

Assistant MS Boys Basketball Coach

$2,080

Mark Starner Assistant Middle School Football Coach $2,080
Fancy Tate Subsitute Food Service Worker

$9.87 per hour

Alex Williams Middle School Co-Head & Co-Assist Wrestling Coach $2,470

      F.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Kenny Akers

From Building Custodian to Lead Custodian

$12.28 per hour

Nicole Hunt

From General Ed Teacher Associate to Kid’s Place Child Care Assoc.

$9.51 per hour

Kenny McIntyre

From Bus Associate to Substitute Bus Associate

No Change

     G.  Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Cathy Field

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

July 6, 2018

Kathleen Gregoroff

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 6, 2018

Mary Howery

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

July 25, 2018

Judi Isadore

Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 19, 2018

Michael Joyner

Assistant MS Boys Basketball - 8th Gr.

Resignation

July 5, 2018

Nicole Kaufman

Child Care Associate

Resignation

August 3, 2018

Jean Kelly

Payroll Admin. Assist./Substitute Calling System

Resignation

August 24, 2018

Tracy Major

Middle School Media Associate

Resignation

August 9, 2018

Jackie McNeel

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

July 31, 2018

Rosanne Nutting

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

July 30, 2018

Branna Van Ness

Assistant High School Softball Coach

Resignation

July 31, 2018

     H.  Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

Sawyer A.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Kindergarten Student

East Mills Comm. School District

Jeremiah G.

Council Bluffs Comm. School District

Family Move

Glenwood Comm. School District

Annabelle G.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Kindergarten Student

Hamburg Comm. School District

Connor H.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Family Move (After school starts)

Lewis Central Comm. School Dist.

Landon H.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Family Move (After school starts)

Lewis Central Comm. School Dist.

Brody H.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Family Move

Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.

Payton L.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Family Move

East Mills Comm. School District

Ryan P.

Council Bluffs Comm. School District

Family Move

Glenwood Comm. School District

Hannah U. Council Bluffs Comm. School District Good Cause Glenwood Comm. School District

     I.  Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills (Schedule)
    1. Approval of Additional Bills
  2. Board Financial Reports
    1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
    2. General Ledger Balance Report

     J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Hospitality & Baking Class

Baked Goods

Cover expenses for hospitality & baking class

AMAP

9/18 - 1/19

Football

Black & Gold Football

Raise money for extra equipment and gear

AMAP

8/16/2018

Glenwood FFA

Fruit / Meat / Cheese / Popcorn / Jerky

Signs for Fair, project materials, jackets (purchase/cleaning), banquet, registrations

$3,000

10/8/18 -

11/7/18

Dance Team

Little Ram Dance Camp

State costumes, props, extra state fees, exhibitions costs and Christmas candy

$2,000

9/7/2018

     K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Becky Palmer

Dyslexia and Reading Conference

Ankeny, Iowa

09/25/2018

09/27/2018

     L.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Iowa West Foundation

To support activities aligned with the foundations funding priorities / Ramily Matters mission.

$1,000

Mills Co. Comm. Foundation

To purchase equipment (stove, small refrigerator, locked cabinet, outside play equipment for ages 1 and 2)

$1,500

     M.  Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

 

 

 

5.  ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule
    2. Legislative Contacts
    3. Future Ready Iowa Alliance Update - Michelle
  4. Presentations
    1.  
  5. Activity Complex Update
    1. Plans
    2. Timeline
    3. Fundraising

6.  REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Reports
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report
  4. Activities Director Report
  5. Kid’s Place Report & Newsletter
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
  9. Print Shop Report

 

7.  OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

 

8.  NEW BUSINESS

  1.  Approval of the Professional Growth & Evaluation System                                       Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Professional Growth & Evaluation System

      B.  Approval of Merit Based Evaluation & Raise Schedule for Kid’s Place Daycare        Motion

           I am seeking approval of the proposed Merit Based Evaluation & Raise Schedule for Kid’s Place Daycare.

       C.  Approval of Rate Increase for Kid’s Place                                                                            Motion

            I am seeking approval to increase the rates at Kid’s Place $10 per week per contract.

       D.  Approval of Catastrophic Accident Insurance Program for K-12 Students                             Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Catastrophic Accident Insurance, for all students K-12, for school and sports related catastrophic                         accidents or Injuries, in the total amount of $6,098.77 for the 2018-2019 school year.

       E.  Approval of Agreement for Internship, Field Experience, or Practicum                                     Motion

            Courses between Morningside College and Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

            I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Morningside College for Internships, Field Experiences, or Practicum Courses .

       F.  Approval of Revision of Board Policy 502.1 - Good Conduct Code                                           Motion

            I am seeking approval and waiver of the second reading for the revisions to Board Policy 502.1- Good Conduct Code. I am                             requesting waiver of the second read.

     G.  Approval of Revision of Middle School Family Handbook                                                     Motion

          Upon approval of the Good Conduct Code, it will become necessary to make revisions to the Middle School Family Handbook.                        Therefore, I am seeking approval of revisions to the Middle School Family Handbook

9.  Board Input

  1. Requested Future Work Session / Board Meeting Topics

10.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                             Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events: Tues., August 15, 2018

 

New Teacher Luncheon

 

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

 

Middle School

Thurs., August 16, 2018

Board Work Session

4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

103 Central

Wed., August 22, 2018

Welcome Back Breakfast Welcome Back

7:15 - 8:00 a.m.

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

H.S. Cafeteria

H.S. Auditorium

                                                       Board President Becker & Superintendent Embray

Thur., August 23, 2018                  First Day for Students (3rd - 12th)

Fri., August 24, 2018                     First Day for Students (K-2nd)

Tues., August 28, 2018                  First Day for Preschool Students

 

Agenda for August 16, 2018 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                                Devin Embray - Superintendent               Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                         103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

August 15, 2018

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Re:      Special Meeting & Board Work Session -       Thursday, August 16, 2018

                                                                                        4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

                                                                                        Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Special Meeting

  1. Old Business
    1.        Approval of Revision of Board Policy 502.1 - Good Conduct Code                                                   Motion

                             I am seeking approval and waiver of the second reading for the revisions to Board Policy

                            502.1- Good Conduct Code. I am requesting waiver of the second read.

                B.         Approval of Revision of Middle School Family Handbook                                                                    Motion

                            Upon approval of the Good Conduct Code, it will become necessary to make revisions to the

                            Middle School Family Handbook. Therefore,I am seeking approval of revisions to the Middle School Family Handbook

 

Work Session

  1. Board Goals/Action Plan IASB Self Assessment; Dana Schon Facilitator

       2.  Adjournment

 

Agenda for August 27, 2018 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                               Devin Embray - Superintendent               Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                           103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

August 24, 2018

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:      Special Meeting & Board Work Session      -       Monday, August 27, 2018

                                                                                            Tentative - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

                                                                                            Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

                                                Special Meeting

  1. Overnight / Out-of-State

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Todd Peverill & Students

Cross Country Meet

Pella, Iowa

08/31/2018

09/01/2018

 

 

Devin Embray

Association of Educational Service Agencies - Annual Educators’ Call to Action Conference

 

 

Washington, DC

 

 

09/26/2018

 

 

09/28/2018

        2.  Approval of Bills

 

Work Session

 

1.                Finalize Board Goals with Administrators

 

2.                Adjournment

 

 

Agenda for December 10, 2018 - Regular Meeting

 Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent            Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

December 7, 2018

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

 

 

Re:

December Regular Meeting -

 

Monday, December 10, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. 

Glenwood Community High School Media Ctr

504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

1.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A.            Call to Order

                 

2.

SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

                 

                A.            We will recognize those who  qualified and placed at State Cross Country.

3.            FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                A.           

4.            CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

                A.            Approval of Minutes

  1. Regular  Board Meeting & Hearing - November 12, 2018            
  2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - ​November 26, 2018
  3. Special Board Meeting - ​November 29, 2018 4. Special Board Meeting - ​November 30, 2018

                B.            Approval of Agenda

                C.           Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

700

Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services

701.1

School Food Service Program

701.2

Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility

702.1

School Transportation Services

702.2

Student School Transportation Eligibility

702.3

School Transportation for Extracurricular Activities 

702.4

Summer School Transportation Services

702.5

School Transportation of Nonschool Groups

702.5GF

Use of School Transportation by Nonschool Groups Agreement Form

702.6

School Transportation in Inclement Weather

          D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

604.1

Instructional Materials Selection

604.1R

Instructional Materials Selection Regulations

604.2

Instructional Materials Inspection

604.3

Instructional Materials Reconsideration

604.3RF

Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form

604.4

Use of Information Resources

604.4R

Use of Information Resources Regulations

604.5

Technology

           E.     New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Loleta Cadena

Substitute Bus Aide & Special Education Associate

$12.37 per hour - Sub  Bus Aide

$10.54 per hour - Sub Assoc

Timothy Courtier

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour with 50 cent shift differential 

Meghan Day

Child Care Associate

$9.51 per hour

Caroline Gran

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

David Gran

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

Kyle Jepsen

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour - contingent upon completion of all pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

Carol Stroud

Substitute Food Service Worker

$9.87 per hour

Wauneta Tolle

Substitute Food Service Worker

$9.87 per hour

          F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Brianna Jensen (Van Ness)

General Education Teacher Associate to Kid’s Place Associate

 

Jeannie Parks

From Food Service Clerk to Food Service Substitute

$10.31 per hour

Ranae Parks

From Food Service Dishwasher to Food Service Clerk

$11.31 per hour

Kaylie Yale

From Lead Teacher to Child Care Associate

$9.74 per hour

          G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Brandee Blackey

On-Site Leader @ Kid’s Place

Resignation

September 28, 2018

Cara Delaney

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

November 20, 2018

Ann Greenfield

9th Grade Individual Speech Sponsor

Resignation

November 8, 2018

Lauralee Huffman

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

November 20, 2018

Robert Martin

Building Custodian

Retirement

December 15, 2018

                H.           Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

None

 

 

 

 

 

                I.             Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.          Approval of Bills ​ - Director Romens ​ will have reviewed the bills​   

                                                1.            Approval of Additional Bills

                                B.            Board Financial Reports

                                               1.     Estimated Line Item Budget Report

                                               2.     General Ledger Balance Report

                J.           Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Trap Club

Business Sponsorships 

To assist in reducing expenses for participants.

AMAP

January-June 2019

                K.            Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Julie McMullen

Early Childhood SDI

Des Moines

1/23/2019

1/24/2019

Nicole Guild

Preschool Specially Designed Instruction

Des Moines

1/23/2019

1/24/2019

Bobbi Hancock

SDI Year 1 Training

Des Moines

1/23/2019

1/24/2019

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir Competition

Sioux Falls

1/26/2019

1/26/2019

Brian Stanley

ISU Track Clinic

Ames

12/07/2018

12/08/2018

                L.             Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

2019 Mentoring for Youth

Impacted by Opioids in Rural

1) To provide mentoring services that are tailored to the needs of identified at-risk youth target population and 

$50,000 -

$60,000 per

Iowa

2) Develop & implement program enhancements that further align with research & effective mentoring approaches.

 

The grant period runs from January 15, 2019 - September 30, 2021

year 

MidwayUSA Foundation, Inc.

To assist with Trap Club expenses.

$2,000

                M.           Curriculum 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Algebra I

Final

2018-2019

Discrete Math w/ Statistics

Final

2018-2019

K-5 Math

Final

2018-2019

Advanced Ag

Final

2018-2019

Animal Science

Final

2018-2019

AFNR Outcome

Final

2018-2019

5.           ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

              A.            Comments from Public

              B.            Comments from Board of Education

              C.             Legislative Update

                              1.                Legislative Forums Schedule 

                              2.               Legislative Contacts

              D.            Presentations

              E.            Activities Complex Update             

6.            REPORTS

                A.            Building Administrator Reports

                               1. High School

                               2. Middle School

                               3. West Elementary

                               4. Northeast Elementary

                B.            Special Education Report

                C.            School Improvement Report

                D.            Activities Director Report

                E.            Kid’s Place Report  

                F.             Technology Report

               G.             Food Service Report  

               H.            Transportation / Building & Grounds Report     Vehicle Assessment Plan

               I.              Print Shop Report

7.            OLD BUSINESS

                A.            None

8.            NEW BUSINESS

                A.        Approval of Bid for Activities Complex Lockers (OSDI Bid)​                            Motion  (Academic Specialties Bid)​

                           I am seeking approval of the bid from OSDI in the amount of $29,283  for the boys and girls lockers                                                         rooms at the Activities Complex. 

B.

 

Approval to receive bids for Suburbans

I am seeking approval to receive bids for two used Suburbans to  be purchased the 2018-2019 school year.

Motion

C.

 

Approval of Freezer/Cooler for Activities Complex  Gateway Building

I will be seeking approval of the bid for the freezer / cooler for the 

Activities Complex Gateway Building.  The bid should not exceed

$26,000. 

Motion

D.

 

Approval of Contract Confirmation with Music Theatre International

I am seeking approval of the contract confirmation with Music  Theatre International for the​ ​royalty, rental and security fee for  the High School play, Legally Blonde.

Motion

E.

 

Approval of Agreement with Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with the Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club to purchase 145 seats for the baseball game to be held on May 6, 2019.

Motion

F.

 

Approval of Administrators Career Plan Stipends

I am seeking approval to pay the Career Plan Stipends to identified  personnel.

Motion

G.

Approval of Mid-Term Graduate

Motion

                            I am seeking approval of Kim Gleason as a mid-term graduate.  Kim has  completed all requirements for graduation.

           H.     Approval of At-Risk  Modified Supplemental Amount                                                                            Motion

                              Document 1     Document 2​     ​ Document 3      

                     I am seeking approval of the modified supplemental amount as attached  for FY20.  This amount cannot go higher

                    but can be lowered during the  certified budget process.

           I.        Approval of Proposed Language Changes for Certified Handbook                                                       Motion                                                                         I am seeking approval of the proposed language changes to the  Certified Handbook        

         J.         Board / Administrators / Directors Social                   Discussion

9.           ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                          Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

December 10, 2018

 

Regular Board Meeting

 

5:30 p.m.

January 14, 2019

 

Regular Board Meeting

 

7:00 p.m.

February 5, 2019

IASB’s Annual Day on the Hill

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda for February 11, 2019 - Regular Meeting & Board Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent            Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

February 8, 2019

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

 

Re:

February Regular Meeting -

 

Monday, February 11, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood Comm HS Media Ctr

504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

Board Work Session -

 

Immediately Following Regular Meeting

1.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A.            Call to Order

                 

2.

SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

                 

                A.            None

3.            FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                A.            None

4.            CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular  Board Meeting & Hearing - January 14, 2019
    2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - January 21, 2019       
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

 

DESCRIPTION

None

 

 

 

D.

Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

 

DESCRIPTION

401.6

 

Resignation of Licensed Personnel

     E.     New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Bryan Diekmann

Assistant High School Football Coach (2019-2020)

$3,640 

Barbara Hammer

Administrative Assistant - Operations Department

$15.00 per hour / Contingent upon completion of all pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Jeremy Rodman

Substitute Bus Driver

$16.73/Route while probationary, then $35.42/Route Contingent upon completion of all pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results.

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Traci Ashburn

From Food Service Dishwasher to Food Service Substitute

$9.65 per hour

Nicole Mann

From Operations Department Admin. Assistant to Transportation Coordinator

$17.00 per hour

     G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

JenniLee Artist

Administrative Assistant - Accounts Payable / Receivable

Retirement

06/30/2019

Chanelle Bush-Martin

Health Aide

Resignation

02/04/2019

Kate Dean

Substitute Nurse

Resignation

03/01/2019

Makala McGhee

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

01/25/2019

Darion White

Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

Resignation

01/16/2019

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Victoria B.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Tyler D.

Council Bluffs 

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Austin J.

Clayton Ridge

Applying for the 2019-2020 SY

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

  1. Approval of Financial Reports

           A.     Approval of Bills - Director Bahr ​ will have reviewed the bills​  

                    1.   Approval of Additional Bills    

           B.     Board Financial Reports

                    1.   Estimated Line Item Budget Report

                    2.   General Ledger Balance Report

     J.     Fundraising Requests​

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Builders Club

March Madness

50/50 American Heart Association &

Kiwanis Club

$800-$900

03/08/2019

Student Council

March Madness

2019-2020 Student Council Events

$1,000

03/29/2019

Junior Class 2020

Prom Ticket Sales

Venue, DJ, Items for Prom 2020

$4,500

04/08-04/30/2019

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Terry Marlow

SNA Board Meeting

Des Moines, IA

02/18/2019

02/19/2019

Janis Moore

FCCLA State Conference

Des Moines

3/31/2019

4/2/2019

Jessica Miller

State FFA Leadership Conference

Ames, IA

4/14/2019

4/16/2019

Michael Joyner

Iowa State Golf Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

3/7/2019

3/8/2019

Amy Benson

Attend IAHSSCA Coaching Clinic

Cedar Rapids, IA

3/1/2019

3/2/2019

Rebecca Bardsley

Attend IAHSSCA Coaching Clinic

Cedar Rapids, IA

3/1/2019

3/2/2019

Cort Lovato

Attend IAHSSCA Coaching Clinic

Cedar Rapids

3/1/2019

3/2/2019

Drake Ruth

Attend IAHSSCA Coaching Clinic

Cedar Rapids

3/1/2019

3/2/2019

Cory Faust

Kansas Relays

Lawrence, KS

4/19/2019

4/20/2019

Mark Starner

Kansas Relays

Lawrence, KS

04/19/2019

04/20/2019

Devin Embray

ISFLC February Conference

Altoona, IA

02/19/2019

02/20/2019

Kristi Buman

ISFLC February Conference

Altoona, IA

02/19/2019

 

02/20/2019

Katie Wilson

Kansas Relays

Lawrence, KS

04/19/2019

04/20/2019

Katie Larsen

Kansas Relays

Lawrence, KS

04/19/2019

04/20/2019

Maria Jacobus

Iowa State University Golf Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

03/07/2019

03/08/2019

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

SDE Jim Grant Extraordinary Educator Scholarship

Full payment for a week’s registration of the National Iteach K Conference as well as room & board for the week.

TBD

     M.     Curriculum 

 

 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

 

 

5.           ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule 
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations
    1. The Kindergarten teachers will share a presentation with the board regarding  information on “staggered start” for Kindergarten.
  5. Activities Complex Update        

6.            REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Reports 
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report
  4. Activities Director Report
  5. Kid’s Place Report 
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report  
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report   

Vehicle Assessment Plan

2017 Chevy Suburban / 2018 Chevy Suburban

Five Year Budget

Unite GPS Information

  1. Print Shop Report

 

7.            OLD BUSINESS

                A.            None

8.            NEW BUSINESS

 

A.

 

Approval of Vehicle Assessment Plan

I am seeking approval of the Vehicle Assessment Plan as presented.

Motion

 

B.

Approval of Five Year Plan

I am seeking approval of the Five Year Plan as presented.

 

Motion

 

C.

 

Approval to Purchase Suburban

I am seeking approval to purchase the 2017 Chevy Suburban from Barrett Auto.

Motion

 

D.

 

Approval of Service Agreement with USCC Services, LLC

I am seeking approval to enter into the Service Agreement with  USCC Services, LLC, to purchase Unite GPS  to replace the district’s  current Transfinder program.

Motion

 

E.

Approval of School Officer Liaison Program Agreement

Motion

I am seeking approval of the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement With the City of Glenwood. 

 

9.

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                            Motion

BOARD WORK SESSION

  1. Update on Board Goals
    1. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                         Motion
 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

February 11, 2019

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 p.m.

February 25, 2019

Board Work Session

6:00 p.m.

March 11, 2019

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 p.m.

March 25, 2019

Work Session

6:00 p.m.

 

 

Agenda for February 12, 2019 - Exchange of Initial Proposals

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent            Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

February 11, 2019

 

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:                                                      Exchange of Initial Proposals - Tuesday, February 12, 2019 - 4:30 p.m.​               

                                                            Central Office Conf Room - 103 Central, 3rd Fl.

 

EXCHANGE OF INITIAL PROPOSAL - 4:30 p.m.

  1. GLENWOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION - Initial Bargaining Proposal to the​ Glenwood Board of Directors

 

EXCHANGE OF INITIAL PROPOSAL - 5:00 p.m.

       2. GLENWOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS​ - Initial Bargaining Proposal to the Glenwood Education Association

 

 

Agenda for February 15, 2019 - Exchange of Initial Proposals

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent            Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

February 14, 2019

 

To:      All School Board Members                                      Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                               Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                          Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                         Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                         Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:      Exchange of Initial Proposals -   Friday, February 15, 2019 - 10:00 a.m.

                                                                      Central Office Conf Room - 103 Central, 3rd Fl.

 

EXCHANGE OF INITIAL PROPOSAL - 10:00 a.m.

 

     1.     GENERAL DRIVERS AND HELPERS LOCAL UNION 554​ - Initial Bargaining Proposal to the  Glenwood Board of Directors

 

EXCHANGE OF INITIAL PROPOSAL - 10:30 a.m.

 

     2.     GLENWOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS​ - Initial Bargaining Proposal to the General Drivers  and Helpers Local Union 554

 

 

Agenda for February 25, 2019 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​         

           Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance                      

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

February 22, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:               Special Meeting & Board Work Session  

                            Monday, February 25, 2019 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor              

 

Special Meeting

1.               Business Items                                                                                                                                              Motion

                  A.        Approval of Bills

2.          Approve 2 night custodians to transfer to night lead custodian                                                            Motion

                 I am seeking approval to transfer two night custodians to night lead custodians. 

                 Each will receive a 50 cent per hour increase.  This change will take effect March 1, 2019. 

3.            Approval to Purchase the Evaluation & Implementation Module from Frontline

               I am seeking approval to purchase the Evaluation & Implementation Module from Frontline. 

Work Session

1.    Quarterly Deck Reports

  1. Outcome Assessment (MS​ & HS)  
  2. Course Enrollment 
  3.  Mid-Year Standing - EOY Projection & 2019-2020 Budget 
  4. Strategic Initiatives 2.     Adjournment    Motion

Agenda for January 10, 2019 - Super Board Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent             Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

 

January 9, 2019

 

To:       All School Board Members                                         Voting Order:

                                                                                               Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:  Devin Embray, Superintendent                                   Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

                                                                                               Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                               Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                               Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

 

Re:        Super Board Meeting -         Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                              Glenwood City Hall, 5 North Vine Street

 

City Report

1.     Mills County Trail Update - Mayor Kohn

2.     Openings BOA & P & Z

3.     Fire Department

4.     Other

School Report

1.     Updateon Activities Complex - DevinEmbray

2.     Other

County Report

1.     Mills County Activities - Carol Vinton

2.     Other

 

Next Meeting Date -                                                             

Thank you all for your time and making this meeting a priority!

 

Agenda for January 14, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent            Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

January 11, 2019

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

 

Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Re:   Public Hearing re Roof Replacement Bid Process - Mon., Jan. 14, 2019 - 6:45 p.m.​     

         Glenwood Comm HS Media Ctr 

         504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

 

January Regular Meeting -

 

Monday, January 14, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood Comm HS Media Ctr

504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

1.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A.            Call to Order

                 

2.

SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

                 

                A.            None

3.           FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                A.           

​4.          CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

             A.     Approval of Minutes

                          1. Regular Board Meeting & Hearing - December 10, 2018

             B.     Approval of Agenda

             C.     Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

604.1

Instructional Materials Selection

604.1R

Instructional Materials Selection Regulations

604.2

Instructional Materials Inspection

604.3

Instructional Materials Reconsideration

604.3RF

Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form

604.4

Use of Information Resources

604.4R

Use of Information Resources Regulations

604.5

Technology

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

     E.     New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Kendal Arnold

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour

Gerald Blum

Substitute Suburban Driver

$16.73 per route (while

probationary), and then $35.42 per route 

Loleta Cadena

Substitute Associate

$10.54 per hour

Desiree Cook

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.54 per hour

Ian Hunt

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour w/ 50 cent shift differential

Kyle Jepsen

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour

Katie Larsen

Assistant HS Girls Track Coach

$3,640

Shelby Matteo

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour

Sarah Phillips

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour

Brandi Roberts

Food Service Dishwasher

$10.87 per hour

Mary Stegall

Food Service Worker/Cook

$10.87 per hour

  1. Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Kim Arnold

Part Time Kid’s Place Secretary to Substitute Kid’s Place Secretary

No change

Brandi Roberts

Food Service Dishwasher to Substitute Food Service Worker

$9.87 per hour

     F.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Sandra Burk

School Improvement Specialist

Retirement

June 30, 2019

Adam Buthe

Assistant HS Football Coach

Resignation

December 29, 2018

Sarah Carter

Child Care Associate

Resignation

December 26, 2018

Crystal Dees

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

December 21, 2018

Rachel Keane

Middle School Math Teacher

Resignation

End of 2018-2019 SY

Julie Laudon

Transportation Coordinator

Resignation

December 28, 2018

Gerard Leahy

Bus Driver

Resignation

January 18, 2019

Samantha Mallow

Child Care Associate

Resignation

December 21, 2018

Bailey Mitchell

Child Care Associate

Resignation

December 28, 2018

Brian Stanley

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2018-2019 SY

Vicky Wood

Middle School Math Teacher

Resignation

End of 1st Semester

Pending Suitable

Replacement

John Woodrow

Assistant HS Football Coach

Resignation

December 29, 2018

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Ashton M. 

Glenwood - 2019-2020

Siblings Attend Glenwood

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Austin P.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes 

Trant P.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Kaleigha R.

Glenwood

Family Move

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Taylor S.

Clayton Ridge - 2019-2020

 

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Justin S.

Clayton Ridge - 2019-2020

 

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

  1.        Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.          Approval of Bills - Director Schultz ​ will have reviewed the bills​     

                                                1.     Approval of Additional Bills

                                B.            Board Financial Reports

                                                 1.    Estimated Line Item Budget Report

                                                 2.    General Ledger Balance Report

        J.        Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

West Library

BOGO Book Fair

Books

AMAP

4/2-4/12/19

MS Student Council

Friendship Day

VR Equipment for MS

$300

2/8-2/15/19

MS Student Council

MS Activity Night

VR Equipment for MS

$500

2/8/2019

Reach/SADD

Pink Out Basketball

Mills County Relay for Life and American Cancer Society

AMAP

2/5/2019

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Terry Marlow

School Nutrition Association Legislative

Conference in DC

Washington DC

2/21/2019

2/27/2019

Jeff Bissen

State AD Convention

Iowa City, IA

3/24/2019

3/26/2019

David Clark and students

ISU Cyclone Honor Band Festival 

Ames, IA

1/31/2019

2/2/2019

Kathy Johnson and students

To participate in  and compete in the

Business Professionals of America

State Conference & Competition

Des Moines, IA

2/17/2019

2/19/2019

Devin Embray

SAI Executive Leaders

Ankeny, IA

1/17/2019

1/18/2019

Devin Embray

Legislative Education Advocacy Conference

Altoona, IA

2/4/2019

2/5/201

     L.     Grant Requests

 

 

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

 

 

     M.     Curriculum 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Geometry

Draft

2018-2019

Trig/Pre-Calculus

Draft

2018-2019

Biology

Draft

2018-2019

Algebra II

Draft

2018-2019

Calculus

Draft

2018-2019

HS Financial Literacy

Draft

2018-2019

Chemistry Curriculum

Draft

2018-2019

Environmental Science

Draft

2018-2019

Computer Science Essentials

Draft

2018-2019

K-5 Social Studies

Final

2018-2019

Hospitality and Baking

Final

2018-2019

     5.     ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

              A.      Comments from Public

              B.      Comments from Board of Education

              C.      Legislative Update

                           1.  Legislative Forums Schedule

                           2.  Legislative Contacts

              D.      Presentations

              E.       Activities Complex Update

 

     6.     REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Reports 
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report
  4. Activities Director Report
  5. Kid’s Place Report & ​ Newsletter 
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report  
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report      
  9. Print Shop Report

 

     7.     OLD BUSINESS

             A.     None

     8.     NEW BUSINESS

              A.   Approval to Bid Roof Project    Motion  

                    I am seeking approval to receive bids for the partial roof replacement  project at the West Elementary and Middle                                                 School/Alternative School.

     9.     ADJOURNMENT                           Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

January 14, 2019

 

Regular Board Meeting

 

7:00 p.m.

January 21, 2019

 

Board Work Session

 

6:00 p.m.

January 28, 2019

 

Board/Admin/Director Social

 

6:00 p.m.

February 5, 2019

 

IASB’s Annual Day on the Hill

 

 

February 11, 2019

 

Regular Board Meeting

 

7:00 p.m.

February 25, 2019

 

Board Work Session

 

6:00 p.m.

March 11, 2019

 

Regular Board Meeting

 

7:00 p.m.

March 25, 2019

Work Session

 

6:00 p.m.

 

 

Agenda for January 21, 2019 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                      Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance                      

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

January 17, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Re:               Special Meeting & Board Work Session

                           Monday, January 21, 2019 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor                  

 

Special Meeting

1.               Business Items                                                                                                                                                 Motion

                  A.              Approval of Bills

Work Session

1.             2019-2020 School Calendar

2.             Adjournment                                                                                                                                                       Motion

 

 

            

               

               

Agenda for July 18, 2018 - Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                              Devin Embray - Superintendent               Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                          103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

July 17, 2018

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:      Board Work Session -      Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.

                                                               Central Office, 103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood

 

1.                  Board Goals/Action Plan IASB Self Assessment; Dana Schon Facilitator

2.                  Adjournment

 

Agenda for July 9, 2018

  Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

 

Devin Embray - Superintendent          Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

July 3, 2018

 

To:       All School Board Members                                        Voting Order:

                                                                                              Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                   Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                              Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                              Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                              Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

 

Re:       July Regular Meeting -                               July 9, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                   Glenwood Comm. HS Media Center 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

1.                   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

                      A.        Call to Order

2.                   SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

                      A.

3.                   FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                     A.

4.                   CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

                    A.      Approval of Minutes

                             1.  Regular Board Meeting - June 11, 2018

                              2.  Special Board Meeting - June 25, 2018

                     B.      Approval of Agenda

                     C.      Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

503.1

Student Health and Immunization Certificates

505.4

Graduation Requirements

505.5

Early Graduation

505.6

Commencement

803.1

Purchasing and Bidding

 

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

 

 

     E.      New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Dave Kittle

Substitute Bus Driver

$33.46 per route

Darion White

Assistant HS Girls Volleyball Coach

$3,640

     F.      Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Destiny DeLashmutt

From Substitute Teacher to Teacher - Kindergarten

$38,871 - Contingent upon receipt and review of transcripts and favorable background check results.

Cory Terry

From Sub Bus Driver to Route Bus Driver

$35.42 per route

     G.      Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Gina Christofferson

Preschool Associate

Resignation

June 25, 2018

Danny Jennings

Building Custodian

Resignation

June 27, 2018

Elizabeth Schultz

Special Education Teacher Associate

Termination

June 28, 2018

Connie Sperling

Part Time Kid’s Place Secretary

Resignation

To Be Determined

Keith Tucker

Head Boys Tennis Coach

Resignation

June 25, 2018

Jean Seeta Zimmer

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

June 26, 2018

     H.      Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

Hayli H.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Family Move

East Mills Comm. School District

Peyton H.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Family Move

East Mills Comm. School District

Kami P.

Council Bluffs Comm. School District

Good Cause Request

Glenwood Comm. School District

Pierson W.

Glenwood Comm. School District

Kindergarten Student

Red Oak Comm. School District

     I.      Approval of Financial Reports

             A.      Approval of Bills Paid June 29 / Approval of Bills - Director Schultz will have reviewed the bills (Schedule)

                       1.      Approval of Additional Bills

            B.       Board Financial Reports

                      1.      Estimated Line Item Budget Report

                      2.      General Ledger Balance Report

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

MS/HS Boys Cross Country

Fried Chicken Dinner

Travel expenses, team shirts, year end bonfire and awards, summer camp t-shirts

$2,000

10/30/2018

     K.      Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Genie Wickham

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/08/2018

08/09/2018

Sandi Burk

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/08/2018

08/09/2018

Devin Embray

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/08/2018

08/09/2018

Sherry Herron

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/08/2018

08/09/2018

Rick Nickerson

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/08/2018

08/09/2018

Richard Hutchinson

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/08/2018

08/09/2018

Jessica Miller

Iowa State Fairgrounds

Altoona, IA

08/08/2018

08/10/2018

 

Jessica Miller

Planning for Second Half of District Events

FFA District Advisor & District FFA Officer Team

 

Ankeny, IA

 

09/16/2018

 

09/17/2018

Cindy Menendez

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/08/2018

08/09/2018

Heidi Stanley

School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conf.

Des Moines, IA

08/07/2018

08/09/2018

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     M.      Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

     5.       ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

              A.      Comments from Public

              B.      Comments from Board of Education

              C.      Legislative Update

                       1.      Legislative Forums Schedule

                       2.     Legislative Contacts

                       3.     Future Ready Iowa Alliance Update - Michelle

             D.     Presentations 1.

             E.     Activity Complex Update

                     1.     Plans

                     2.     Timeline

                    3.     Fundraising

     6.       REPORTS - No reports in July

               A.     Building Administrator Reports

                       1.     High School

                       2.     Middle School

                       3.     West Elementary

                      4.     Northeast Elementary

             B.     Special Education Report

            C.      School Improvement Report

            D.     Activities Director Report

            E.     Kid’s Place Report & Newsletter

            F.      Technology Report

            G.     Food Service Report

            H.     Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

            I.      Print Shop Report

     7.          OLD BUSINESS

                  A.     None

     8.          NEW BUSINESS

A.

Approval of Consortium Agreement with Council Bluffs Comm. School

District for 2018-2019

I am seeking approval of the Consortium Agreement for services provided at day programs within The boundaries of the Council Bluffs School District - Children’s Square (Academic Center) and Heartland Family Service (Therapeutic School).

Motion

B.

Approval of Proposed Middle School Handbook Changes

I am seeking approval of the proposed changes so the language aligns with the instructional procedure booklet being given to teachers.

Motion

C.

Approval of Proposed Middle School Staff Handbook Changes

I am seeking approval of the proposed changes so the language aligns with the instructional procedure booklet being given to teachers.

Motion

D.

Glenwood Educators Guidebook (Draft)

I am seeking approval of the draft Glenwood Educators Guidebook.

Motion

E.

Professional Growth and Evaluation System (Draft)

I am seeking approval of the draft Professional Growth and Evaluation System.

Motion

F.

Approval of Revisions to Board Policy 701.3 - Meal Charges

I am seeking approval of the revision to Board Policy 701.3 - Meal Charges, as well as waiving the second read so we can communicate with families and give them adequate notice.

Motion

 

     9.     Board Input

              A.     Requested Future Work Session / Board Meeting Topics

    10.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

July 9, 2018                       Regular Board Mtg.        Glenwood Comm. H.S. Media Center                                           7:00 pm

                                                                                  504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

                   

Agenda for June 10, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting

Agenda for June 24, 2019 - Special Meeting & Work Session

       Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​    

                                                               Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance                                                                  103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

June 21, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:     Special Meeting & Board Work Session  

               Monday, June 24, 2019 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor         

 

Special Meeting

1.         Consideration of Action on Consent Items  

  1. New Hires 

 

Name

Position

Wage

1.

Cale Anselme

Assist HS Boys Basketball Coach

$3,780

2.

Matthew Cook

Temporary Seasonal Custodian

$11.23 per hour

3.

Emily Draper

Child Care Associate

$9.51 per hour

4.

Judy Foutch

Social Emotional Liaison

$34,930

Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable  background check results  

5.

Kathy Johnson

Assistant HS Volleyball Coach

$3,780

6.

Cheri Maxwell

Dance Team Sponsor

$4,050

7.

Raina Meads

Substitute Nurse

$151 per day

 

Raina Meads

Assistant Cheer Sponsor

$1,080

8.

Jessica Rohde

Administrative Assistant

$15 per hour

9.

Alexa Sherry

Child Care Associate

$7.25 per hour

10.

Grant Stivers

Teacher

$43,027.20

Contingent upon receipt of Iowa licensure and completion of  pre-employment  requirements & favorable background check results.

 11.  Lydia Umberger        Summer Child Care Associate          $9.51 per hour

 12.  Laura Raye Warren  On-Site Leader           $12.60 per hour

 13.  Tucker Weber           Teacher          $41,826

                              Head HS Wrestling Coach                $5,670

Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable  background check results  

 

   B.   Separation from District

Name                          Position                                              Effective

  1. Michelle Jaworski      Suburban Driver, Bus Associate &  July 21, 2019 Substitute Teacher Associate
  2. Derrick Wilcox          Grounds Maintenance          May 13, 2019

    C.         Open Enrollments

 

                Name              Receiving District

Resident District

Approve

 

1.         Addison C.      Treynor

2019-2020 Kindergarten Student

 

Glenwood

Yes 

 

2.         Andrew F.      Glenwood

Remain after move

 

East Mills

Yes

 

3.         Lilly F.             Glenwood

Remain after move

 

East Mills

Yes

D.

 

Approval of Bills      

 

 

E.

Overnight  / Out of State Travel

 

 

 

Barry Loeffelbein     PLTW Training

Minneapolis, MN

July 7 - 19, 2019       

  2.  Business Items

        A.         Approval of 2019 Renewal Proposal with SU Insurance Company

I am seeking approval of the Renewal Proposal with SU  Insurance Co., for the 2019-2020 school year.

Motion

        B.        Permission to Pay Bills June 30, 2019

I am seeking approval to pay bills after this board meeting through June 30, 2019 to close out our fiscal year.

Motion

     C.         Approval of Resolution

I am seeking approval of the Resolution to Transfer Funds for Athletic Equipment.

 

Work Session

1.         Quarterly Deck Reports

  1. Outcome Assessments (4th Quarter) -MS​ & HS 
  2. K-6 FAST Data & ​Differentiated Accountability Goals
  3. Activities Surveys (Spring) - Attachment ​#1,#2, ​#3
  4. End of Year Estimates

 

Motion

2.        CLOSED SESSION - ​To evaluate the professional competency of an

Motion

individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless Roll Call and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual  has requested a closed session, as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i).

 

3.       RETURN TO OPEN SESSION                                                                                       Motion

                A.  Action if needed                                                                                                   Roll Call

4.         Adjournment Motion

 

           

           

             

             

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda for June 28, 2019 - Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent               Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

June 27, 2019

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:       Special Meeting

            Friday, June 28, 2019 - 4:00 p.m. - Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

 

1.

Civil Engineer re Activities Complex Project

Discussion / Possible Motion

2.

Adjournment

 

 

Agenda for June 6, 2019 - Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​         

           Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                          103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

June 5, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:      Special Meeting & Board Work Session  

              Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 12:00 Noon - Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor       

 

Special Meeting

 

  1.      CLOSED SESSION:  To review or discuss records which are required or authorized be kept confidential as authorized by           Motion       Section 21.5(1)(a) of the open meetings law.                                                                                                                                  Roll Call                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Vote

 

       2.       OPEN SESSION                                                                                                                                                                  Motion

                A.        Action if needed                                                                                                                                                        Roll Call

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Vote

       3.      EXEMPT SESSION

 

       4.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                     Motion

 

Agenda for March 11, 2019 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent            Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

March 8, 2019

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

 

Re:

Public Hearing re School Calendars2019-2020 and 2020-2021

 

Monday, March 11, 2019 - 6:45 p.m.

Glenwood Comm. HS  Media Center

504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

March Regular Meeting -

 

 

Monday, March 11, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood Comm. HS Media Ctr

504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

1.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

A.            Call to Order

                 

2.

SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

                 

               A.         None  

3.           FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

             A.      None

4.         CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

            A.     Approval of Minutes

                    1.     Regular  Board Meeting & Hearing - ​February 11, 2019

                    2.     Special Meeting & Board Work Session - February 25, 2019     

 

           B.     Approval of Agenda

           C.     Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

 

DESCRIPTION

401.6

 

Resignation of Licensed Personnel

 

D.

Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

 

DESCRIPTION

604.6

 

Technology Policy

604.6CF

Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology Network Systems and Internet Access

604.6GF

Staff Acceptance Form and Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and

Internet Access

604.8

Implementation of Technology Protection Measures Regarding the Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access

604.8P

Glenwood Community School District App Procedures

604.9

Proposed Website Disclaimer

604.9F

Add URL to Blocked Status Form

604.10

Outside Resource People

604.11

Field Trips and Excursions

604.12

Homework

       

       E.     New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Gary Anderson

Substitute Food Service Worker

$9.87 per hour

Alyssa Burns

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Kathy Johnson

Accompanist for Band/Vocal Practices & Contest

$500 Stipend

Kevin Kilpatrick

Musical - Vocal Music Director

$1,560

Chad Lang

Director of School Improvement

$85,000 - Contingent upon favorable background check results.

Courtney Long

8th Grade Math Teacher

$46,521 - Contingent upon completion of all pre-employment requirements, receipt and review of transcripts and favorable background check results.

Jessica Reyes

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Randi Cloyed

From Special Education Teacher Associate to Food Service Worker

$10.87 per hour

Jeanne McGinnis

From Bus Assoc & SpEd Assoc to Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

Kelsey Miller

Voluntary Transfer from MS Special Education to 7th Grade Geography

N/A

Shiloh Pruett

From Building Custodian to Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place Daycare

$10.35 per hour

     G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Devona Case

Mentoring with Heart Coordinator

Resignation

05/24/2019

Shirley Howard

Special Education Teacher Associate

Retirement

05/31/2019

Jacqueline Johnson

High School Social Studies Teacher

Resignation

End of  2018-2019 SY

Blaine Maher

Substitute Teacher

Retirement

03/31/2019

Nichole Perdue

Child Care Associate

Resignation

02/22/2019

Wyatt Schulz

Assistant HS Baseball Coach

Resignation

03/06/2019

Lyndie Van Ness

Child Care Associate

Resignation

03/02/2019

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Ayden A.

Glenwood CSD

2019-2020 Application

Hamburg CSD

Approve

Yes

Matthew B.

Glenwood CSD

2019-2020 Application

Fremont-Mills CSD

Approve

Yes

Aiden C.

Lewis Central CSD

 

Remainder of 2018-2019 SY

Glenwood CSD

Approve

Yes

Akira L.

Clayton Ridge (Approved)

2019-2020 Application

Glenwood CSD

Approve

Yes

Addilyn L.

Glenwood CSD

2019-2020 Application

East Mills CSD

Approve

Yes

Audraya L.

Glenwood CSD

2019-2020 Application

East Mills CSD

Approve

Yes

Parker N.

Treynor CSD (Approved)

2019-2020 Application

Glenwood CSD

Approve

Yes

Maysen P.

Glenwood

2019-2020 Application

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Kalainee T.

Glenwood CSD

2019-2020 Application for

Dual Enrollment

Glenwood CSD

Deny

 

William T.

Glenwood CSD

2019-2020 Application

Fremont-Mills CSD

Approve

Yes

  1.      Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.          Approval of Bills - Director Becker ​ will have reviewed the bills​     

                                                1.            Approval of Additional Bills

                                B.            Board Financial Reports

                                                 1.           Estimated Line Item Budget Report

                                                 2.           General Ledger Balance Report

     J.     Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Northeast Elem.

Jump Rope for Heart

Raise money for American Heart Association

AMAP

02/22 - 03/14/19

Key Club

Coin War

Raise money for black metal trash cans for the new complex

$200

03/18 - 03/30/19

MS Student Council

Activity Night

Homecoming 2019, Teacher

Appreciation Day, 2019-2020 Start Up

$500

04/12/2019

MS Student

Hat Day

Teacher Appreciation Day 2019

$150

04/01 - 04/30/19

Council

 

 

 

 

MS Talent Show

GCMS Talent Show

To purchase microphone stands for the auditorium; remaining as a donation to staff member

$500

04/19/2019

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Kathryn Johnson

National Business Professionals of America

Anaheim, CA

04/30/2019

05/04/2019

Cory Faust

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/26/2019

04/27/2019

Devin Embray

NSBA Annual Conference

Philadelphia, PA

03/29/2019

04/01/2019

Kristi Buman

NSBA Annual Conference

Philadelphia, PA

03/29/19

04/01/2019

Michael Joyner

Boys Golf Tournament

Pella, IA

04/12/2019

04/13/2019

Katie Wilson

Nebraska Wesleyan Track Meet

Lincoln, NE

03/19/2019

03/19/2019

Lori Burton

2019 IAAE Annual Spring Conference

Altoona, IA

04/11/2019

04/12/2019

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Rethink your Drink

If awarded, Delta Dental will provide a water bottle filling station. 

N/A

     M.     Curriculum 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

6th Grade Social Studies

Draft

2018-2019

8th Grade US History

Draft

2018-2019

Economics

Final

2018-2019

Sociology

Final

2018-2019

Psychology

Final

2018-2019

5.     ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule 
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations
    1. A STAR Event group will be sharing results from their project on mental health.
    2. The Kindergarten teachers will share a presentation with the board regarding  information on “staggered start” for Kindergarten
  5. Activities Complex Update

 6.     REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Reports 
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report
  4. Activities Director Report
  5. Kid’s Place Report  
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report    School Nutrition Association Position Pape​     r
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report     ​ Attachment 1     Attachment 2
  9.  Print Shop Report

7.   OLD BUSINESS

      A.     None

8.  NEW BUSINSS

  1. Approval to Renew with Frontline Education   Motion

I am seeking approval to renew the Absence & Substitute Management System with Frontline Education for the 2019-2020 school year.

 B.Approval of Agreement with DJ Barry Strong   Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with DJ Barry Strong for services to be provided for Prom on May 4, 2019.

C.  Approval of 2019-2020 School Calendar and 2020-2021 School Calendar         Motion

I am seeking approval of the school calendar for the next two school years, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

D. Approval of Agreements with Spiral Communications.  Discussion prior to       Motion

      Motion regarding options.                                         

After discussion I will seek a motion to approve the Agreements with the chosen options.

9.            ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                          Motion

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

 

March 11, 2019

Public Hearing

6:45 p.m.

 

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 p.m.

March 25, 2019

 

Work Session

6:00 p.m.

March 29 - April 1, 2019

 

NSBA Annual Conference

 

April 8, 2019

 

Regular Board Meeting

7:00 p.m.

April 22, 2019

Work Session

6:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Agenda for March 25, 2019 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​         

           Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance                        

 103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

March 22, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:    Special Meeting & Board Work Session  

             Monday, March 25, 2019 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor        

 

Special Meeting

Business Items

1.

 

Approval of Bills

Motion

2.

Separations from District

Motion

Michael Joyner - Resignation - Teaching & Coaching Positions - End of the 2018-19 SY

Margo Young - Retirement - Teaching Position - End of the 2018-19 SY

 

3.

 

Approval of Application for Cooperative Sponsorship

I am seeking approval of the Application for Cooperative  Sponsorship with East Mills for Boys Tennis.

Motion

4.

 

Approval of Bid for Roof Replacement

I am seeking approval of the bid from Scott Enterprises for  the partial roof modifications at West Elem. & Middle School.

Motion

5.

 

Approval to Apply for a Grant

I am seeking approval of the grant application as submitted.

Motion

6.

Approval of Out of State / Overnight Requests

David Clark               Iowa Jazz Championships     4/1-2/19          Ames, IA

Dan Schoening         Iowa Jazz Championships     4/1-2/19          Ames, IA

Motion

Kevin Kilpatrick         Northeast Comm. College Jazz Champ.     3/25/19   Norfolk, NE

Kevin Kilpatrick         Women’s Choir Festival        4/8/19 UNL - Lincoln, NE

 

Work Session

  1. Cheri Maxwell will be present to discuss a quarterly report / newsletter with the Board.        
  2. Quarterly Deck Reports
    1. FAST Benchmark (NE, West, MS - 6th)
    2. Activity Surveys 
    3. School Profiles
  3. Adjournment Motion Upcoming Meeting:               

Monday, April 8, 2019 

Public Hearing on Budget - 6:45 p.m. 

Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Agenda for May 13, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent          Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

May 10, 2019

 

To:       All School Board Members                                       Voting Order:

                                                                                             Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                  Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                             Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                             Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                             Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:       Board Appreciation Reception -            Monday, May 13, 2019 - 6:45 p.m.

                                                                               Glenwood Comm. HS Media

 

            May Regular Meeting -                             Monday, May 13, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                              Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

1.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1.     Call to Order

2.   SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1.     We will recognize Bus Driver Dave Young and Coach Todd Peverill for their heroic actions while in route to a girls track meet.

3.   FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1.    None

4.   CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1.   Approval of Minutes
    1. Public Hearing & Regular Board Meeting - April 8, 2019
    2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - April 22, 2019
    3. Special Meeting - April 26, 2019
  2.    Approval of Agenda

       C.  Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

       D.   Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

        E.  New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Jana Aldrich

Special Education Teacher - Strategist I

$40,543 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

Brian Bertini

Assistant Softball Coach

$3,640

Tom Doyle

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour w/ 50 cent shift differential after 6:00 p.m.

Barry Loeffelbein

Assistant Baseball Coach

$3,640

Andrea McClary

Teacher - 1st Grade

$39,876 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

Erin Peschel

Assistant Softball Coach

$3,640

Holly Schneider

Elementary Teacher

Assistant Girls Basketball Coach

$39,876 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

 

$3,780 (19-20)

Krystal West

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

 

     F.   Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Megan Newberry

Transfer from Special Education Teacher - Level ⅔ at West Elem. to Special Education Teacher - Level I at Northeast Elem.

No Change

     G.   Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Robin Albert

Teacher / Instructional Coach

Retirement

End of 2018-2019 SY

Bradley Asche

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2018-2019 SY

Teresa Bledsoe

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2018-2019 SY

Meghan Day

Child Care Associate

Resignation

May 3, 2019

Alexia Durbin

Health Aide

Resignation

April 30, 2019

Logan Giesting

Child Care Associate

Resignation

May 10, 2019

Nate Nebel

Summer Mower

Resignation

April 28, 2019

Susan Utterback

Teacher Associate

Retirement

May 31, 2019

     H.   Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Cory J.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Jaxon R.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Jaylyn R.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Jazmyn R.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

  1. Approval of Financial Reports
  1. Approval of Bills - Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
    1. Approval of Additional Bills
  2. Board Financial Reports
    1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
    2. General Ledger Balance Report

 

     J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Softball

Salad Luncheon

overnight stays and other incidental expenses

$1,500

6/18/2019

Key Club

lids 4 kids

raise money for cystic fibrosis- Team Giaffoglione

$500

5/15/2019

FCCLA

Flamingo Fundraiser

raise money for national conference for 14 delegates

AMAP

5/14-6/14/19

FCCLA

Coffee Sales

raise money for national conference for 14 delegates

AMAP

5/14-6/14/19

FCCLA

Trivia Night

raise money for national conference for 14 delegates

AMAP

5/14-6/14/19

FCCLA

Movie Night

raise money for national conference for 14 delegates

AMAP

5/14-6/14/19

FCCLA

Tip Night

raise money for national conference for 14 delegates

AMAP

5/14-6/14/19

Cheerleaders

Cheer Camp/ School Shirts

new signs

$50-$100

5/15-7/15/19

Cheerleaders

car wash

homecoming supplies

$100-250

6/29/2019

Cheerleaders

lil Rams Cheer Camp

ICCA Fees and competition fees

$600-$1, 500

TBD

Cheerleaders

Homecoming Business Window Painting

state competition expenses (hotel, meals), accessories, tryout and banquet

$1,000-$ 2,500

9/7-9/29/19

Cheerleaders

car wash

program signs and new poms

$100-$25 0

7/20/2019

Cheerleaders

car wash

2019-2020 season expenses

$100-$25 0

8/17/2019

     K.    Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Dani Woodman

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

6/24/2019

6/26/2019

Melonie Doyle

Iowa Reading Association

Ames, Ia

6/24/2019

6/26/2019

 

Nancy Wright

Iowa Reading Association and Iowa Association of School Librarians

ISU campus, Ames, Iowa

 

6/23/2019

 

6/26/2019

 

Terry Marlow

 

School Nutrition Association of Iowa

Grand Harbor Resort, Dubuque

 

6/16/2019

 

6/19/2019

 

Ann Kastrup

 

School Nutrition Association of Iowa

Grand Harbor Resort, Dubuque

 

6/16/2019

 

6/19/2019

Janis Moore

IFCSE Conference

Ames, IA

08/04/2019

08/06/2019

Dan Schoening

Iowa Bandmasters Conference

Des Moines, IA

05/09/2019

05/11/2019

Meg Schroeder

ESSA Summer Institute

Des Moines, IA

6/12/2019

6/14/2019

Alison Tucker

ESSA Training in Des Moines

Des Moines, IA

6/12/2019

6/14/2019

Amie Abbott

ESSA Workshop/Training

Des Moines, IA

6/12/2019

6/14/2019

Courtney Buthe

ESSA

Des Moines, IA

6/12/2019

6/14/2019

Trisha Nanfito

ESSA Training

Des Moines, IA

6/12/2019

6/14/2019

Genie Wickham

ESSA work

Des Moines, IA

6/12/2019

6/14/2019

Lauriel Weekly

ESSA meeting

Des Moines, IA

6/12/2019

6/14/2019

     L.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     M.  Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

7th Grade Social Studies

Draft

2019-2020

Criminology

Final

2019-2020

Fundamentals of Agriculture

Final

2019-2020

PLTW Gateway (MS): Design and Modeling

Final

2019-2020

PLTW Gateway (MS): Robotics and Automation

Final

2019-2020

5.   ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations
    1. Lori Burton and Chris Visser will have a presentation regarding Virtual Job Shadowing
  5. Activities Complex Update

6.  REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Reports
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report
  4. Activities Director Report
  5. Kid’s Place Report
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
  9. Print Shop Report

 

7.  OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

8.  NEW BUSINESS

  1.     Approval of Audit Proposal                                                                                                       Motion

             I am seeking approval of the proposal from Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. to continue as the District’s auditors for a 3                    year period, ending June 30, 2021.

       B.     Approval of Iowa Association of School Boards Renewal                                                       Motion

              I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with IASB for the 2019-2020 school year.

       C.     Approval of Iowa School Finance Information Services Renewal                                          Motion

              I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with ISFIS for the 2019-2020 school year.

       D.     Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista University                                                             Motion

              I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Buena Vista University to host Field Experiences, Student                              Teachers, Practicums, and Internships. The Agreement runs from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2022.

     E.     Approval of Food Service Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year                                  Motion

            I am seeking approval for meal prices to remain the same for the 2019-2020 school year.

      F.    Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement for the 2019-2020 School Year                             Motion

            I am seeking approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for the 2019-2020 school year for Food, Small Wares, and Ware                    Wash.

      G.   Approval of Extension of Agreement with Bimbo Bakeries USA                                 Motion

           I am seeking approval of an extension of our current Agreement with Bimbo Bakeries USA for the 2019-2020 school year.

     H.   Approval of Extension of Agreement with Hiland Dairy                                              Motion

          I am seeking approval of an extension of our current Agreement with Hiland Dairy for the 2019-2020 school year.

     I.   Approval of Total Service Agreement with Jostens                                                                Motion

          I am seeking approval of the Total Service Agreement with Jostens, effective the 2019-2020 school year through the 2023-                  2024 school year.

      J.  Approval of Classified Staff Increase for the 2019-2020 School Year                                 Motion

         I am seeking approval of an increase of 2.5% for Classified Staff for The 2019-2020 school year. The 2.5% equals a total                       increase of $86,272.03.

 

    9.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                 Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

No Board Work Session in May

Regular Board Meeting

 

 

 

 

Monday, June 10, 2019

 

 

 

 

Glenwood HS Media

Center

 

 

Board Work Session

Monday, June 24, 2019

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Regular Board Meeting Center

Monday, July 8, 2019

Glenwood HS Media

Board Work Session

Monday, July 22, 2019

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Agenda for November 12, 2018 - Regular Meeting

 Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent        Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

November 9, 2018

To: All School Board Members                                                                             Voting Order:
                                                                                                                             Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                                  Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21
                                                                                                                             Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21
                                                                                                                             Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19                                                                                                                                                                                                         Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

1.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
            A.      Call to Order

2.         SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
             A.

3.          FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
            A.

4.         CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
            A.      Approval of Minutes
                     1.      Special Board Meeting & Work Session - October 1, 2018
                     2.      Regular Board Meeting - October 8, 2018
                     3.      Special Board Meeting & Work Session - October 15, 2018

            B.      Approval of Agenda

           C.      Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

 

None

           D.       Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

700

Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services

701.1

School Food Service Program

701.2

Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility

702.1

School Transportation Services

702.2

Student School Transportation Eligibility

702.3

School Transportation for Extracurricular Activities

702.4

Summer School Transportation Services

702.5

School Transportation of Nonschool Groups

702.5GF

Use of School Transportation by Nonschool Groups Agreement Form

702.6

School Transportation in Inclement Weather

          E.      New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Mary Jane Agan

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

William Agan

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Jeff Bissen

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

$3,640

Tracy Charon

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour plus 50 cent shift differential 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Carrie Christensen

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

Ciara Clement

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

Timothy Courtier

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour plus 50 cent shift differential 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Contingent upon completion of all pre-employment requirements

Jeff DeYoung

10th-12th Grade Large Group Speech Sponsor

$3,380

Brenda Evans

9th Grade Large Group Speech Sponsor

$2,860

Carolina Hall

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Dennis Kelly

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

Wilma Kelly

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

Kevin Kilpatrick

Large Group Speech - Musical Theatre

$520

Paula Leick

Health Aide

$9.54 per hour

Shiloh Pruett

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour plus 50 cent shift differential 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Contingent upon completion of all pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Robert Radford

Assistant HS Wrestling Coach

$3,640

Derrick Wilcox

Groundskeeper

$12.50 per hour

Lyle Young

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour plus 50 cent shift

 

 

differential 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. Contingent upon completion of all pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results.

        F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Jay Boyle

From Building Custodian to Lead Custodian

$12.23 per hour

Mitzi Fink

From Health Aide to Substitute Special Education Associate

$10.54 per hour

Dave Hein

From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver

$35.42 per route

Nicole Kaufman

From Child Care Associate to Substitute Child Care Associate

No Change

Shelby Liddick

From Child Care Associate to Substitute Child Care Associate

No Change

Lynnette Malovrh

From Auth. Substitute Teacher to Secretary/On-Site Leader @ Kid’s Place

$13.00 per hour

Natalie Mannen

From PreK 1:1 Special Educ. Assoc. to Substitute Special Educ. Assoc.

No Change

Jeanne Parks

From Food Service Clerk to Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.33 per hour

Mike Schneider

From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver

$35.42 per route

Candy Sibbitt

From Food Service Dishwasher to Special Education Bus Associate

$12.37 per hour

Trenton Turney

From Assistant Boys Tennis Coach to Head Boys Tennis Coach

$4,160 per hour

        G.       Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Dennis Hagymasi

Lead Custodian

Resignation

October 22, 2018

Janice Kruse

Bus Associate

Resignation

October 8, 2018

Ray Larkins

Building Custodian

Resignation

October 25, 2018

         H.      Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Jaxon B.

East Mills

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kameron F.

Glenwood

Remain after move

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Brady N.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

         I.       Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
    1. Approval of Additional Bills
  2. Board Financial Reports
    1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
    2. General Ledger Balance Report

         J.     Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Boys and Girls Basketball

Black & Gold Scrimmage

Team bonding and team dinner

$300

11/17/2018

FCCLA

Pass the Bucket

Iowa FCCLA Outreach Project

AMAP

12/1/18-2/15/19

MS Student Council

Staff Jeans Days

Donation

AMAP

11/19-20/2018

MS Student Council

Loose Change Collection

Donation

AMAP

December 2018

Builders Club

Bracelets

Donation

AMAP

Nov. & Dec. 2018

Builders Club

MS Activity Night

½ of the funds to Love Tree and the other ½ to Mills Co. Storehouse

$700

11/16/2018

Key Club

Be Kind T-Shirts

Sell Be Kind t-shirts and donate profits to a Suicide Prevention Group. Part of Key Club Mission.

AMAP

11/13/2018 -

12/07/2018

        K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Katie Larsen

Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

Dec. 7, 2018

Dec. 8, 2018

Ami Petersen

Iowa High School Dance Team Competition

Des Moines, IA

11/29/2018

12/1/2018

 

Michael Joyner

SAC Museum - Learning about Aerospace history

 

Ashland, NE

 

11/19/2018

 

11/19/2018

Dixie Thomas

ICCA Honor Squad Cheer Event

Cedar Falls, IA

11/15/2018

11/16/2018

David Clark

ISDTA State Color Guard Competition

Des Moines, IA

11/29/2018

12/1/2018

David Clark

All-State Band

Ames, IA

11/15/2018

11/17/2018

 

Kelly Schubauer

SAC Museum, learning about Aerospace history.

 

Ashland, NE

 

11/19/2018

 

11/19/2018

Adam Buthe

Wrestling Tournament

Des Moines, IA

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

Adam Buthe

Wrestling Tournament

Ames, IA

1/4/2019

1/5/2019

Adam Buthe

Wrestling Tournament

Basehor, KS

1/11/2019

1/12/2019

Adam Buthe

Wrestling tournament

Urbandale, IA

1/18/2019

1/19/2019

Brad Asche

Southeast Polk Wrestling Tournament

Des Moines, IA

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

Rob Radford

Southeast Polk Wrestling Tournament

Des Moines, IA

12/14/2018

12/15/2018

Brad Asche

Wrestling Tournament

Ames, IA

1/4/2019

1/5/2019

Rob Radford

Wrestling Tournament

Ames, IA

1/4/2019

1/5/2019

Brad Asche

Wrestling Tournament

Basehor, KS

1/11/2019

1/12/2019

Rob Radford

Wrestling tournament

Urbandale, IA

1/18/2019

1/19/2019

Brad Asche

Wrestling Tournament

Basehor, KS

1/11/2019

1/12/2019

Rob Radford

Wrestling tournament

Urbandale, IA

1/18/2019

1/19/2019

Jordan Bueltel

Iowa Track Coaches Annual Clinic

Ames IA

12/7/2018

12/8/2018

Ben Haynes

Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/7/2018

12/8/2018

Chris Visser

Iowa Track Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/7/2018

12/8/2018

Mark Starner

IATC Coaches Clinic in Ames

Ames, IA

12/7/2018

12/8/2018

Katie Wilson

Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

Dec. 7, 2018

Dec. 8, 2018

        L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

       5.                 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

                           A.         Comments from Public

                          B.          Comments from Board of Education

                          C.           Legislative Update

                                        1.     Legislative Forums Schedule

                                        2.     Legislative Contacts

                         D.           Presentations

                                          1.     Maria Jacobus and Jaci Johnson will present on the new grading scale and how they inform their students,

                                                  and Level 4 questions.

                          E.           Activities Complex Update

6.                     REPORTS

                        A.            Building Administrator Reports

                                          1.      High School

                                          2.      Middle School

                                         3.      West Elementary

                                         4.      Northeast Elementary

B.

Special Education Report

 

C.

School Improvement Report

D.

Activities Director Report

E.

Kid’s Place Report

F.

Technology Report

G.

Food Service Report

H.

Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

Roof Photos

I.

Print Shop Report

 

7.                   OLD BUSINESS

                      A.             None

8.                   NEW BUSINESS

A.

Approval of Community Report Draft

https://www.instantflipbook.com/flipbooks/b702a35a5b/?page=1

I am seeking approval of the draft copy of the Community Report and approval to distribute the report to the community.

 

Motion

B.

Approval of Tentative Mid-Term Graduates

The students above have requested mid-term graduation. Contingent upon successful completion of 1st semester coursework, all of the above will have satisfied the requirements for graduation.

Motion

C.

Approval to Request Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount

I am seeking approval to request from the SBRC the maximum modified

Motion

 

supplemental amount for increasing enrollment ($191,976).                                    

D.            Approval of KPE Agreement for Architectural Services                                               Motion

               I am seeking approval of the Agreement with KPE for architectural Services in the amount of $10,000. Professional                             services will be provided for the partial roof replacement of West Elementary and Glenwood Middle School.

E.

Approval of Agreement with Street Smarts, LLC

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Street Smarts, LLC for

Motion

 

Driver Education Services. This Agreement will be in effect until

 

 

August 31, 2021.

 

F.

Possible Closed Session – Student Disciplinary Matter To conduct a student discipline hearing pursuant to

Motion

 

Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(e)

 

G.

Open Session - Action on Student Disciplinary Matter

Motion

 

        9.      ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

November 12, 2018                       Regular Board Meeting                                                                 5:00 p.m.

November 14-15, 2018

IASB Annual Convention Des Moines

 

November 26, 2018

Board Work Session

6:00 p.m.

December 10, 2018

Regular Board Meeting

5:30 p.m.

December 17, 2018

Admin/Director Social Keg Creek

5:30 p.m.

Agenda for November 26, 2018 - Special Mtg & Work Session

 Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                    Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                        103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

November 16, 2018        

 

To:          All School Board Members                                                       Voting Order:  

                                                                                                                  Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:         Devin Embray, Superintendent                                              Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                  Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                                                 Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:    Special Meeting & Board Work Session

    Monday, November 26, 2018 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor    

 

Special Meeting

1.    Business Items                                                                                                                                  Motion

    A.     Approval of Bills

 

Work Session

1.    Quarterly Deck Reports    

       A.    Outcome Assessment (Middle School / High School)

               -ACT Data/ACT Fridays

               -Middle School/ High School Outcome Data

               -GPA 9 week/12 week

      B.    FAST Benchmark (Northeast / West / Middle School - 6th)

      C.    Fall Activities Surveys    

2.    BADGE

3.    Adjournment                                                                                                                                     Motion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda for November 29, 2018 - Special Board Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent               Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

November 28, 2018

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Re:      Special Meeting -      Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 3:00 p.m.

                                                Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

  1.      Awarding of Bid Package 2 for Construction of Activities Complex                                                           Motion

                I am seeking approval to award Bid Package 2 to  

                in the total amount of $                          , for construction of the Activities Complex.

 

 

      2.     Adjournment                                                                                                                                                    Motion

 

Agenda for November 30, 2018 - Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future​         

 

           Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Buman - Director of Finance                       

  103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

 

November 29, 2018          

 

 

To:                             All School Board Members                                                         Voting Order:  

                                                                                                                                      Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:                        Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                    Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                                      Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                                     Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                                                                     Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:            Special Meeting  -             Friday, November 30, 2018 - 4:15 p.m.

                                                             High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood            

 

 

  1.           Awarding of Bid Package 2 for Construction of Activities Complex                                                    Motion                                                      I am seeking approval to award Bid Package 2 to _______________ in the total amount of $________, for                                           construction of the Activities Complex.

 

      2.           Adjournment                                                                                                                                             Motion

 

Agenda for October 1, 2018 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                                  Devin Embray - Superintendent               Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                            103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

September 28, 2018

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Re:         The Public Hearing, which was scheduled for 6:00 p.m., is cancelled as no bids were received.

               Special Meeting & Board Work Session

               Monday, October 1, 2018 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Special Meeting

1.           Consent Agenda

              A.      Overnight / Out-of-State

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Janis Moore/ Students

FCCLA National Cluster Mtg.

Louisville, KY

11/08/2018

11/11/2018

            B.       Grant Request

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

GCSF - Innovation & Creativity Grant

This grant supports innovation and creativity that enhance the District’s outcomes.

$2,000

         C.       Approval of Bills

2.       Approval to Award Bid Package 1 to Mark Hughes Construction                     Motion

          I am seeking approval to award Bid Package 1 to Mark Hughes Construction in the amount of $38,900.

Work Session

 

  1.       Quarterly Deck Report
    1. Summer Activities Surveys - Jeff Bissen

      2.        Adjournment

 

Agenda for October 11, 2018 - Super Board Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent             Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                             103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

October 10, 2018

To:       All School Board Members                                         Voting Order:

                                                                                               Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:  Devin Embray, Superintendent                                   Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21

                                                                                               Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                               Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                               Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:        Super Board Meeting -         Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                             Glenwood Community High School Media Center 504 East Sharp Street

 

City Report

            1.     Urban Revitalization

            2.     LandDevelopmentOrdinanceBook

            3.     Other

 

School Report

            1.     ActivityComplexUpdate

            2.     CitySoccerComplex

            3.     Other

 

County Report

            1.     County Updates

            2.     Other

 

Next Meeting Date -  ____________________________________

                                                             

Thank you all for your time and making this meeting a priority!

 

Agenda for October 15, 2018 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                                              Devin Embray - Superintendent        Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
                                                                       103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

October 12, 2018

To: All School Board Members                                                                     Voting Order:
                                                                                                                     Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                          Michelle Bahr- At-Large ‘21
                                                                                                                     Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21
                                                                                                                     Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
                                                                                                                    Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Re:      Special Meeting & Board Work Session
            Monday, October 15, 2018 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Work Session
1.        Quarterly Deck Reports
           A.      Finance Report - Treasurer Report , CAR; Fund Balances Previous Year;
                    Open Enrollment / Certified Count - Kristi Buman
           B.      Strategic Initiatives - Professional Growth and Evaluation System - Devin Embray
           C.      Board Goals / Action / Strategies :
           D.      Bldg Improvement Plans

2.        Group Fundraising Discussion

Special Meeting
1.          Business Items
             A.      Approval of Bills
2.         Closed Session – Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional                                           Motion
             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.
3.          Return to Open Session                                                                                                                           Motion
             A.      Action if needed

4.         Adjournment                                                                                                                                              Motion

Agenda for October 8, 2018 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

 

                                                                 Devin Embray - Superintendent          Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                         103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

 

October 5, 2018

 

To:       All School Board Members                                       Voting Order:

                                                                                             Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                  Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                             Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                             Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                            Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

 

Re:       October Regular Meeting -           Monday, October 8, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                     Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

1.          PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

             A.     Call to Order

2.         SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

            B. 

3.         FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

           C.

4.        CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1.        Approval of Minutes
    1.        Regular Board Meeting - September 17, 2018

      B.         Approval of Agenda

      C.        Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

 

None

      D.        Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Chanelle Bush

Health Aide

$9.54 per hour

Loleta Cadena

Substitute Bus Associate

$12.37 per hour - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Laura Campbell

Special Education Teacher Associate (Level ⅔)

$10.54 per hour - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Jacob Cartwright

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141 per day

Charity Cunningham

Substitute Food Service Worker

$9.87

Chasity Mathison

Special Education Teacher Associate (Level 1)

$9.54 per hour

Makala McGhee

Special Education Teacher Associate (Level I)

$9.54 per hour

Jeanne McGinnis

Bus Associate

$12.37 per hour

Steve Pavelka

Substitute Bus Associate

$12.37 per hour -Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results.

Grace Presley

Childcare Associate

$9.51 per hour

Mike Schneider

Substitute Bus Driver

$35.42 per route

Ursula Ziebolz

Regular Education Bus Associate

$7.25 per hour (Student)

     F.        Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Michelle Jaworski

Suburban Driver and Bus Associate to Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.65 per hour

     G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Karen Barrett

9th Grade Large Group Speech

Resignation

October 4, 2018

Ralph Blackey

Bus Driver

Resignation

October 2, 2018

Rick Clark

Building Custodian

Resignation

September 14, 2018

Brad Gregory

Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

Resignation

September 18, 2018

Matt McVay

Groundskeeper / Maintenance

Resignation

October 5, 2018

      H.    Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

Hunter B.

Glenwood Comm School District

Kindergarten Student

East Mills Comm School District

Nevyn C.

Glenwood Comm School District

Family move from Nebraska

East Mills Comm School District

Creighton D.

Glenwood Comm School District

Remain after move

East Mills Comm School District

Myranda D.

Glenwood Comm School District

Remain after move

East Mills Comm School District

Bently H.

Glenwood Comm School District

Kindergarten Student

East Mills Comm School District

Cooper K.

Glenwood Comm School District

Kindergarten Student

East Mills Comm School District

Collin L.

Clayton Ridge

Iowa Virtual Academy

Glenwood Comm School District

Gavin L.

Clayton Ridge

Iowa Virtual Academy

Glenwood Comm School District

Payton L.

Glenwood Comm School District

Remain after move

East Mills Comm School District

Paxton R.

Glenwood Comm School District

Kindergarten Student

Lewis Central Comm School Dist

Carsyn T.

Glenwood Comm School District

Remain after move

Fremont-Mills Comm School Dist

        I.          Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Becker will have reviewed the bills
    1. Approval of Additional Bills
  2. Board Financial Reports
    1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
    2. General Ledger Balance Report

      J.          Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

West Library

Book Fair

Books

AMAP

10/18-25/18

Northeast Media Center

Book Fair

Books

AMAP

10/19-26/18

Cheerleaders

Lil Rams Cheer Camp

Winter/Spring expenses

$1,000

12/14/2018

MS Student Council

Fall Madness

Purchase of a virtual reality kit for middle school

$800

10/19/2018

Vocal

Music-Show Choir

Cookie Dough Sales

Music, costumes, festival costs

$2,000

10/18-31/18

Class of 2020

Powder Puff Football

Prom- venue, DJ, snacks, decorations

AMAP

10/27 or 11/3

Class of 2020

Volleybro

Prom- venue, DJ, snacks, decorations

AMAP

11/3 or 11/10

     K.          Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Jeff Yoachim

Nebraska Art Teachers Association Convention

 

Kearney Nebraska

 

10/12/2018

 

10/13/2018

 

 

 

 

Jessica Miller

Mentor Mid year conference. I am Ag mentor to Logan B. from Fremont Mills in our SW district. This is a mid year conference to help them prepare for the

 

 

FFA Enrichment Center Ankeny IA

 

 

 

 

11/16/2018

 

 

 

 

11/17/2018

 

events for FFA in the Spring and how to run File Maker Pro and help out with any other questions.

 

 

 

Kelly Schubauer

PLTW National Conference

Kansas City, MO

11/14/2018

11/16/2018

Dixie Thomas

State Cheer

Des Moines

11/2/2018

11/3/2018

Timothy Johnson

Iowa TAG Conference

Des Moines

10/14/2018/

10/16/2018

Michelle Millar

Iowa School Counselor Assoc. Conference

Altoona, IA

11/4/2018

11/6/2018

Pat Staebell

Iowa School Counselor Assoc. Conference

Altoona, IA

11/4/2018

11/6/2018

Jedd Taylor

Iowa School Counselor Assoc. Conference

Altoona, IA

11/4/2018

11/6/2018

Kathleen Loeffelbein

Iowa School Counselor Assoc. Conference

Altoona, IA

11/4/2018

11/6/2018

Jennifer Pontefract

Iowa School Counselor Assoc. Conference

Altoona, IA

11/4/2018

11/6/2018

Devin Embray

SAI Executive Leaders

Ankeny, IA

10/25/2018

10/26/2018

Devin Embray

Iowa Assoc of School Boards Annual Conv.

Des Moines, IA

11/14/2018

11/16/2018

         L.          Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Beef Grant

The Beef Grant will reimburse the school district for using beef in our foods classes.

$200

5.     ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations

6.       REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Reports
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report
  4. Activities Director Report
  5. Kid’s Place Report
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
  9. Print Shop Report

7.       OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

8.      NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Consortium Service Agreement with Medical Enterprises, Inc.                                                    Motion

            I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Medical Enterprises, Inc. for the district’s drug & alcohol testing services.

 

       B. Approval of New Special Education Deficit Amount                                                                                            Motion

             At this September 17, 2018 board meeting, the board approved the Special Education Deficit in the amount of $644,734.82. This week we received               word from the Department of Education that not all of our information had flowed through the reporting process correctly,  and after an                                 adjustment was made, I am seeking approval of an additional $123,422.77, or a total of $768,157.59. This will be the amount of allowable growth                  and  supplemental  aid that we are seeking for a negative special education balance.

         C.  Approval of Agreement with Environmental Energy Consultants, Inc.                                                               Motion

               I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Environmental Energy Consultants, Inc. to complete the district’s three-year AHERA asbestos re-                   inspection, at a cost of $1,050.00.

         D.  Approval of Glenwood Community School Foundation Grant Applications                                                        Motion

                Linked are the grant applications for the GCSF grants. The Foundation will award the grants after the Board has approved them and will contact                  those who have been awarded a grant.

        E.  Approval of SBRC Application for LEP Allowable Costs                                                                                      Motion

               I am seeking approval of the SBRC application for LEP allocable costs in the amount of $3,603.82.

11.          ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

October 8, 2018                               Regular Board Meeting                                                                 7:00 p.m.

                                                         HS Media Center, 504 E. Sharp Street

October 15, 2018                             Board Work Session                                                                    6:00 p.m.

                                                        103 Central, 3rd Floor

November 12, 2018                        Regular Board Meeting                                                                 7:00 p.m.

November 14-16, 2018                   IASB Annual Convention

                                                        Des Moines

 

Agenda for September 17, 2018 - Regular Meeting

 Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

                                                            Devin Embray - Superintendent          Kristi Buman - Director of Finance

                                                      103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

September 14, 2018

 

To:       All School Board Members                                                                        Voting Order:

                                                                                                                              Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                                   Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                              Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                              Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                                                             Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:       September Regular Meeting -     Monday, September 17, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                   Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center

                                                                   504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

1.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1.     Call to Order

2.   SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

      A.

3.   FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

      A.

4.   CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1.        Approval of Minutes
    1.     Regular Board Meeting - August 13, 2018
    2.     Special Meeting & Work Session - August 16, 2018
    3.     Special Meeting & Work Session - August 27, 2018

     B.         Approval of Agenda

     C.        Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

410

Employee Use of Social Media

502.7

Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations

     D.        Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

 

 

     E.         New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Kyle Blazek

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Jay Boyle

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour with 50 cent shift differential after 6:00 p.m.

Rick Clark

Building Custodian

$11.23 per hour with 50 cent shift differential after 6:00 p.m.

Barbara Cochran

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Kayleigh Cole

Preschool Special Education Associate & BD Assoc.

$10.54 per hour

Kelly Cook

Part Time Secretary @ Kid’s Place Daycare

$12.30 per hour

Brenda Dailey

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Crystal Dees

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.54 per hour

Candace Finn

Preschool Special Education Associate

$10.54 per hour

Lisa Gustin

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Catelyn Mabbitt

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141.00 per day

Naomi Nieland

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.54 per hour

Glenda Severn

Substitute Food Service Worker

$9.87 per hour

Jodi Stephen

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.54 per hour

 

     F.       Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Kelly Cook

From Part Time Secretary @ Kid’s Place to General Education Associate

$9.54 per hour

Michelle Jaworski

From Teacher Associate to Suburban Driver/ Bus Associate/Sub Associate and Sub Custodian (up to 6 hrs per day)

$35.42 per route/$12.37 per hour/$10.54 per hour / $11.23 per hour

Amy Martin

From Special Education Teacher Assoc. to Payroll/Sub System Admin. Asst.

$15 per hour

Heather Richards

From Health Aide to Media Aide

No Change

     G.      Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Dennie Anderson

Building Custodian

Resignation

August 31, 2018

Kay Brooks

Substitute Special Education Teacher Assoc.

Resignation

August 31, 2018

Jordan Bueltel

Assistant Middle School Football Coach

Resignation

August 18, 2018

Trevor Carter

Building Custodian

Resignation

August 22, 2018

Rob Erickson

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

August 12, 2018

Carrie Hansen

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

August 14, 2018

Jerry Hunter

Bus Driver

Resignation

August 13, 2018

Asia Kloewer

Childcare Associate @ Kid’s Place

Resignation

August 20, 2018

Janet Lunning

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

August 15, 2018

Brandon Maddocks

Part Time Mechanic’s Assistant

Resignation

August 17, 2018

Jessica Pierson

Authorized Substitute Teacher

Resignation

August 21, 2018

     H.      Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE

Emet B.

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Change in District of Residence

Lewis Central Comm. School Dist.

Madelynn J.

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Good Cause

Fremont Mills Comm. School Dist.

Collin L.

Clayton Ridge

Late Application

(Glenwood must approve first)

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Gavin L.

Clayton Ridge

Late Application

(Glenwood must approve first)

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Logan M.

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Remain After Move

Council Bluffs Comm. School Dist.

Jayda N.

Lewis Central Comm. School Dist.

Remain After Move

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Josey N.

Lewis Central Comm. School Dist.

Remain After Move

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Janette S.

Glenwood Comm. School Dist.

Good Cause

East Mills Comm. School Dist.

     I.     Approval of Financial Reports

           A.     Approval of Bills - Director Bahr will have reviewed the bills

                   1.      Approval of Additional Bills

            B.      Board Financial Reports

                    1.     Estimated Line Item Budget Report

                    2.     General Ledger Balance Report

    J.      Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Margo Young First Graders

Donors Choose

Flexible seating/ottomans for classroom

$250

8/22/2018

Cheerleaders

Homecoming Car Window Painting

Equipment for cheer program

$100-$150

9/12-20/2018

Cheerleaders

Bow Sales

New songs, iPod

$100-$200

9/12-20-2018

Mrs Peters 1st Grade

Donors Choose

2 stuffed chairs and ottomans

$285

8/21/2018

FCCLA

Candle Sales

State and National conferences and travel

AMAP

10/10-24/2018

FCCLA

Concessions for FFA

State and National conferences and travel

AMAP

3/2/2019

Glenwood Music Dept

Cookie Dough Sales

SWIHMB and 4 yr band/choir trip

AMAP

2/2-3/8/2018

Glenwood Bands

Coupon Books

Instruments, music, equipment and repair

AMAP

10/18-26/2018

MS Student Council

Ram Bead Sales

MS fountain and water bottle fillers

$300

9/17-21/2018

MS Student Council

Hat Day, Jeans Day, Pink Bead Sale

Lee National Denim Day Foundation

$200

10/4-5/2018

Ram Brew

Student Coffee Shop

Vocational experiences for students for IEP - self funding

$500

9/10/18-5/24/19

Reach/SADD

Red Out

American Heart Association

AMAP

10/1-8/2018

Band/Color Guard

Flag Camp

Extra flags/equipment

AMAP

11/10/2018

Ramily Matters

T-Shirt / Logo Items

Expand Ramily Matters

$1,000

9/11/18-5/15/19

     K.    Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Julie McMullen

Early Childhood Specially Designed Training

 

Des Moines

 

10/11/2018

 

10/12/2018

 

Nicole Guild

Early Childhood Specially Designed Instruction

 

Des Moines

 

10/11/2018

 

10/12/2018

Bobbi Jo Rohrberg

SDI Meeting in Des Moines

Des Moines

10/11/2018

10/12/2018

Allison Henderson

Preschool SDI in Des Moines

Des Moines

9/27/2018

9/28/2018

Megan Wake

Autism Conference

Des Moines

10/10/2018

10/12/2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff Bissen

To attend the National AD Conference to speak at one of the breakout sessions. This speaking opportunity is a great opportunity to sell what we are doing in the State of Iowa as well as Glenwood. The trip will also help me learn from other AD's and become better at my job.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Antonio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/15/2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/18/2018

 

 

Robin Albert

Preview math curriculum materials being considered for purchase by a current user of the materials

 

 

Dallas Center Grimes

 

 

9/19/2018

 

 

9/20/2018

 

 

Robin Albert

Writers of core math are presenting, current trends in math education presented

 

 

IA Dept of Ed.

 

 

2/28/2019

 

 

3/1/2019

 

Devona Case

To attend the Iowa Mentoring Summit & Anti Bullying Symposium

 

Des Moines

 

10/4/2018

 

10/5/2018

Devin Embray

Annual ISFLC Conference

Altoona

12/11/2018

12/12/2018

 

Kristi Buman

To attend the December 2018 ISFLC Annual Conference

 

Altoona

 

12/11/2018

 

12/12/2018

 

Sandi Burk

District site visits - elementary math classrooms

 

Grimes

 

9/18/2018

 

9/20/2018

 

 

Beth Burgess

Division of Career Development & Transition - Council for Exceptional Children

 

 

Cedar Rapids

 

 

10/23/2018

 

 

10/25/2018

     L.    Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Reach for the Stars Grant

If Kid’s Place does not receive the Mills Co. Comm. Foundation Grant they will use this grant to purchase a stove, mini-fridge, storage cabinet and outdoor play equipment. If they do receive the Mills Co. Comm. Foundation Grant, they would use these funds to purchase items to benefit all classrooms and improve the overall safety and quality of care at Kid’s Place.

$1,500

     5.    ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

            A.      Comments from Public

            B.      Comments from Board of Education

            C.       Legislative Update

                      1.       Legislative Forums Schedule

                      2.       Legislative Contacts

            D.       Presentations

                      1.       Sarah Rozniecki & Liz Huggins will have a brief presentation regarding

                                2017-2018 Promising Practices Award for Family and School Partnerships

      6.   REPORTS

             A.      Building Administrator Reports

                      1.         High School

                      2.         Middle School

                      3.         West Elementary

                      4.          Northeast Elementary

            B.       Special Education Report

            C.      School Improvement Report

            D.      Activities Director Report

            E.       Kid’s Place Report & Newsletter

            F.        Technology Report

            G.       Food Service Report

            H.       Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

                                    Photos of Northeast Nature Center - #1, #2, #3

           I.         Print Shop Report

    7.   OLD BUSINESS

           A.        None

    8.    ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE                                                                                                                       Motion

    9.    ANNUAL REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

(The Board Secretary will call the meeting to order and will chair this portion of the meeting)

            A.      Election of Officers

                     1.      President

                              Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the

                              School Board for 2018-2019. Members must sign the ballots so the votes can

                              be recorded. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The oath of

                              office will be administered to the new Board President.

                            Kristi will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and

                              the nominated Board Member will be recorded.

                      2.       Vice-President

                               Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for Vice-President 

                               of the School Board for 2018-2019. Members must sign the ballots so the

                               votes can be recorded. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The

                               oath of office will be administered to the new Board Vice-President.

                               Kristi will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and

                               the nominated Board Member will be recorded.

 

          B.      Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2018-2019.                                             Motion

                   Presently the Board meets the for their regular meetings on the

                   second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m., and for their work sessions on the

                  fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

PROPOSED DATE

TYPE OF MEETING

PROPOSED SITE

POSSIBLE CONFLICT

October 1, 2018

Public Hearing & Board Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

JV Football Game

October 8, 2018

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

SC Fall Festival JV Football Game

October 22, 2018

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

P-T Conf. - PK-8

November 12, 2018

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

7th & 8th Gr. Boys Basketball 7th & 8th Gr Vocal Music

November 26, 2018

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball

December 10, 2018

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

9-12 Gr Band Concert

No Dec. Work Session

 

 

 

January 14, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

JV Wrestling Tournament

January 28, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball

February 11, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

MS Wrestling

9th Gr Boys Basketball

February 25, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Basketball - Boys Varsity Substate

March 11, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

March 25, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

All State Festival - Individual. Events @ UNI

1st Gr Music Program

April 8, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Varsity Girls Golf Match Girls Tennis - Varsity Dual Boys/Girls MS Track & Field Varsity Boys Golf Match Boys JV Soccer

Boys Tennis - Varsity Dual Boys Varsity Mustang Relays Varsity Boys Soccer

April 22, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday following Easter

 

 

 

Girls JV Soccer

Boys/Girls Co-Ed Ram Invite Boys JV Soccer

May 13, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Boys/Girls JV Soccer Boys/Girls Varsity Soccer

No May Work Session

 

 

 

June 10, 2019

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

June 24, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Baseball - 9th Gr Dbl Header JV Baseball/Softball

Varsity Baseball/Softball

July 8, 2019

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

JV & Varsity Baseball

July 22, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

August 12, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

August 26, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

C.    Appointments / Assignments for 2018-2019                                                                       Motion

  1. Mills County Conference Board - Currently Curt Becker
  2. Empowerment Board - Currently Ann Staiert
  3. Buildings / Grounds and Transportation - Currently Greg Schultz
  4. IASB Delegate - Currently Michelle Bahr
  5. CCC Committee - Currently Michelle Bahr
  6. Wellness Committee - Currently Theresa Romens
  7. Review of Bills - Currently revolves each month in alphabetical order
  8. Mentoring with Heart - Currently unassigned
  9. Technology Committee - Currently Curt Becker
  10. Glenwood Community School Foundation - Currently Curt Becker
  11. Super Board Representative - New for 2018-2019

D.     Appointment of Business Manager / Board Secretary                                                        Motion

          I am seeking approval to reappoint Kristi Buman as the District’s Business

         Manager / Board Secretary. The Board President will administer the oath.

E.

Approval of Official Publication

I am seeking approval to appoint the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication .

Motion

F.

Approval of Legal Counsel

I am seeking approval to appoint the firm of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district.

Motion

10.   NEW BUSINESS

        A.           Approval of Appointment of Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s)                                              Motion

                      I am seeking approval of the appointment of Richard Hutchinson and

                      Genie Wickham as the District’s Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for 2018-2019.

          B.         Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer                                                                              Motion

                      I am seeking approval of the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the District’s

                      Equity Officer for 2018-2019.

          C.         Approval to Use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature                                                  Motion

                      I am seeking approval to authorize the Business Manager to use the 

                      Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all

                      contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student

                      contracts. I am also seeking approval to authorize the Superintendent’s

                      Administrative Assistant to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or

                      electronic signature to sign all employment contracts; and the Athletic Director

                      to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign 

                      all officials/referees agreements.

         D.         Approval of Level I Investigators and their Alternates                                                            Motion

                     Currently the administrators are all Level I Investigators, and are Alternates

                     for each other as well on Level I Investigations.

          E.         Approval of Food Agreement with the YMCA                                                                        Motion

                     I am seeking approval to engage into a contract with the YMCA to provide their

                     meals to their daycare.

          F.        Approval of Special Education Deficit                                                                                     Motion

                     I am seeking approval of the Special Education Deficit in the amount

                     of $644,734.82. This will be the amount of allowable growth and supplemental

                     aid that we are seeking for a negative special education balance.

          G.        Approval to Adopt Resolution - Sale & Disposal of Baseball Concession                            Motion

                     I am seeking approval to adopt the Resolution regarding the sale and disposal

                     of the baseball concession stand, located at 401 Sivers Road.

          H.        Approval of Agreement with Grant Wood AEA                                                                    Motion

                     I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for PowerSchool

                    State Reporting Support in the amount of $500, to be billed after completion of

                    support time frame.

   11.   ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                               Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

September 21, 2018                      Homecoming Parade                                                    1:30 p.m.

                                                       Football Game                                                               7:00 p.m.

September 22, 2018                      Coronation                                                                     8:00 p.m.

                                                       High School, 504 E. Sharp Street

October 1, 2018                             Public Hearing re Sale & Removal of                            6:00 p.m.

                                                       Concession Stand & Board Work Session

October 3, 2018                             IASB 2018 Fall Regional Workshop                              5:30 p.m. (Meal)

 

Green Hills AEA Regional Office 212 E. Coolbaugh, Red Oak

6:00 p.m. (Workshop)

October 8, 2018

Regular Board Meeting

HS Media Center, 504 E. Sharp Street

7:00 p.m.

October 22, 2018

Board Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor

6:00 p.m.

November 14-16, 2018

IASB Annual Convention Des Moines