September 17, 2018 Meeting

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.

High School Media Center

Monday, September 17, 2018

 

Call to Order

President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call

The following Board members were present:  President Becker, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Theresa Romens.

Spotlight on Education

None

Friends of Education

None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on August 13, 218, special meeting and work session on August 16, 2018, and the special meeting and work session on August 27, 2018.

4B – Approval of Agenda

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

410

Employee Use of Social Media

502.7

Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

POLICY #

POLICY NAME

None

 

4E – New Hires

NAME

ASSIGNMENT

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 SPED Assoc & 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

SPED Teacher Assoc - Level I

$9.54 per hour

Candace Finn

Preschool SPED Assoc

$10.54 per hour

Lisa Gustin

Substitute Teacher

$151 per day

Catelyn Mabbitt

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$141.00 per day

Naomi Nieland

SPED Teacher Assoc - Level I

$9.54 per hour

Glenda Severn

Substitute Food Service Worker

$9.87 per hour

Jodi Stephen

SPED Teacher Assoc

$10.54 per hour

Nichole Perdue

Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place

$9.18 per hour

Shannon Starnes

SPED Teacher Assoc

$10.21 per hour

Jodi Stephen

SPED Teacher Assoc

$10.21 per hour

4F – Transfers

NAME

FROM/TO

WAGE

Kelly Cook

From Part Time Secretary @ Kid’s Place to Gen Ed Assoc

$9.54 per hr

Michelle Jaworski

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

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

Amy Martin

From SPED Teacher Assoc. to Payroll/Sub System Admin. Asst.

$15 per hr

Heather Richards

From Health Aide to Media Aide

No Change

4G – Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Dennie Anderson

Building Custodian

Resignation

August 31, 2018

Kay Brooks

Substitute SPED 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

4H – 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.

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Financial reports as of August 31, 2018 were approved.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

TARGET

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

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Julie McMullen

Early Childhood SDI

Des Moines

10/11/2018

10/12/2018

Nicole Guild

Early Childhood SDI

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

National AD Conference

San Antonio

12/15/2018

12/18/2018

Robin Albert

District site visits - elementary math classrooms

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

4L – Grant Requests 

NAME OF GRANT

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Reach for the Stars

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

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

Steve Hunt addressed the BOE on having a written policy on the disposal of any activity items (uniforms, trophies, pictures, etc) that the museum is contacted and they would sort through all items to see what can be displayed and what can be given to those who participated in the activity

Comments from Board

Reminder of upcoming events in the District including homecoming.

Presentations

Sarah Rozniecki and Liz Huggins presented information on Ramily and where it’s been to where it’s going.  They presented on the major partners that help make Ramily possible.

Reports

Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

Old Business

None

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the meeting of the retiring board.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Annual Reorganizational Meeting

Kristi Buman, Board Secretary, conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.

  1.   Election of President

       Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:

       Board Member                                         Vote

       Greg Schultz                                Curt Becker

        Michelle Bahr                             Curt Becker

        Ann Staiert                                 Curt Becker

        Curt Becker                                Curt Becker

        Theresa Romens                       Curt Becker

Curt Becker was declared Board President. Board Secretary, Kristi Buman, administered the Oath of Office to President, Curt Becker.

 Election of Vice-President

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:

Board Member                                         Vote

Greg Schultz                               Theresa Romens

Michelle Bahr                             Theresa Romens

Ann Staiert                                 Theresa Romens

Curt Becker                                Theresa Romens

Theresa Romens                        Ann Staiert

Theresa Romens was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary, Kristi Buman, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, Theresa Romens.

B.     Set Meeting Dates, Times and Place for 2018-19

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2018-19 school year. Regular board meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center unless otherwise noted. Board work sessions will be held at the Central Office from 6:00-8:00 pm unless otherwise noted.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

PROPOSED DATE

TYPE OF MEETING

PROPOSED SITE

POSSIBLE CONFLICT

Oct 1, 2018

Public Hearing &

Board Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

JV Football Game

@6:00pm

Oct 8, 2018

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

SC Fall Festival      @7:00pm

JV Football Game

Oct 22, 2018

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

P-T Conf. - PK-8 change to 15th@6

Nov 12, 2018

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

7th & 8th Gr. Boys Basketball

7th & 8th Gr Vocal Music

Nov 26, 2018

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball

Dec 10, 2018

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

9-12 Gr Band Concert

No Dec.

Work Session

 

 

Jan 14, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

JV Wrestling Tournament

Jan 28, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball

Feb 11, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

MS Wrestling

9th Gr Boys Basketball

Feb 25, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Basketball - Boys Varsity Substate

Mar 11, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

Mar 25, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

All State Festival - Individual. Events @ UNI

1st Gr Music Program

Apr 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

Apr 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

 

Aug 12, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

Aug 26, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

C.     Appointments/Assignments for 2018-19

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the following committee assignments for 2018-19.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

COMMITTEE

MEMBER

Mills County Conference Board

Curt Becker

Empowerment Board

Ann Staiert

Buildings/Grounds and Transporation

Greg Schultz

IASB Delegate Assembly

Michelle Bahr

CCC Committee

Michelle Bahr/Theresa Romens

Wellness Committee

Theresa Romens

Review Board Meeting Bills

Revolves each month in alphabetical order

Technology Committee

Curt Becker

Glenwood Community School Foundation

Curt Becker

Super Board Representative

Greg Schultz/Theresa Romens

D.    Appointment of Business Manager/Board Secretary

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve Kristi Buman as the District’s Business Manager/Board Secretary. Theresa Romens seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

E.     Approval of Official Publication

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the Opintion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

F.     Approval of Legal Counsel

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the appointment of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

New Business

A.     Approval of Appointment of Co -Sexual Harassment Officer

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the joint appointment of Richard Hutchinson and Gene Wickham as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for the 2018-2019 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

B.     Approval of Appointment of Equity Office

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the District’s Equity Officer for the 2018-2019 school year.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

C.     Approval to use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the authorization of the Business Manager to use the Board President signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts.  Also for the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistance to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all employee contracts; and the Athletic Director to sign all officials/referees agreements.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

D.     Approval of Level I Investigators and their Alternates

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve all Administrators as Level I investigators and alternates for each other.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

E.     Approval of Food Agreement with YMCA

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the contract with the YMCA to provide the meals to their daycare. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried. 

F.     Approval of Special Education Deficit

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Special Education Deficit in the amount of $644,734.82.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

G.     Approval to Adopt Resolution – Sale and Disposal of Baseball Concession Stands

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the adoption of the resolution for the sale and disposal of the baseball concession stands.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  Roll call vote was take, all voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

H.     Approval of Agreement with Grant Wood AEA.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the agreement with Grant Wood AEA for support with PowerSchool State reporting in the amount of $500.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Theresa Romens and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:17 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Kristi Buman, Board Secretary