2019 - 2020 Board Meeting Agendas

Agenda for April 13, 2020 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

Agenda for April 2, 2020 - 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

 

 

April 1, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:  Work Session - ​ Thursday, April 2, 2020 - 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. (CDT)​       

 

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Work Session

1.        Discussion regarding eLearning

Agenda for April 22, 2020 - 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

 

April 21, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Special Meeting - Wednesday, April 22, 2020 - 4:00 p.m. (CDT)

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Phone Numbers (US)+1 570-661-1190

PIN: 141 600 293#

 

  1. Call to Order

 

      II. Recommendation to Terminate Non-Certified Employee

 

      III. Closed Session                                                                               Motion / Roll Call Vote

I move that we hold a closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose discharge is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session.

 

     IV. Action on Termination Recommendation                                         Motion/Roll Call Vote

 

      V. Adjourn Meeting                                                                               Motion

Agenda for April 27, 2020 - Special Meeting and 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 24, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:     Special BOE Meeting and Work Session

           Monday, April 27, 2020 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (CDT)

 

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Special Meeting

  1. Call Meeting to Order

 

        2. Approval of Extension of Pandemic Resolution re District Employees Motion

I am seeking approval to continue to pay employees through the end of the current school year, June 1, 2020.

 

Work Session

  1. Finance Report

       2. Strategic Initiatives

            A.  Discussion

      3. Adjourn

Agenda for April 9, 2020 - 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 9, 2020

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Public Hearing - 2020-2021 Budget & 2019-2020 Budget Amendment  April Regular Meeting 

 

GCSD Public Hearing Budget Adoption and Regular Mtg

Mon, Apr 13, 2020 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM (CDT)

 

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  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                        
    1. Call to Order
  2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                 
    1. None
  3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1. Janis Moore
  4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes
      1. Regular Meeting - ​March 9, 2020
      2. Special Meeting - March 12, 2020
      3. Work Session - March 23, 2020

                  B. Approval of Agenda

                  C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

                 D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings  

POLICY #

 

DESCRIPTION

406.1

Health and Safety

 

503.5

Communicable Diseases

 

                 E. New Hires​ - ​Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and           favorable background check results  

NAME

 

POSITION

SALARY

Zachary Chase

Summer Mower

 

$10.53 per hour

Alexis Durbin

Bus Associate

 

$12.63 per hour

Joel Fowler

Substitute Bus Driver

 

$38 per route after probationary period

Amelia Fritz

Bus Associate

 

$12.63 per hour

Laura Lambert

Teacher

 

$67,500 - ​Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Joshua Miller

Teacher

 

$40,926.00 - ​Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

               F. Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Sasha Rindone

From K-2 Special Education Strat I to HS Special Education Level 2/3

No Change

Paulina Rodenburg

From Interim High School Counselor to High School Counselor

$44,203.60

Melanie Schoening

From K-2 Special Education Strat I to MS Special Education Level I

No Change

                G. Separation from District​ - ​Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable        replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Abigael Gorden

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare

Resignation

03/16/2020

Melanie Howard

Head Coach - 8th Grade Volleyball

Resignation

03/23/2020

Megan Millar

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare

Resignation

05/08/2020

Sarah Rozniecki

Social Emotional Liaison & Coordinator and

SEL PLC Facilitator

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Randy Schmitt

Bus Driver

Resignation

March 28, 2020

              H. Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Hailey F.

Sidney

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

 

  1. Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.           Approval of Bills - Director Tim 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

None

 

 

 

 

           K. Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

None

 

 

 

 

 

L.

Grant Requests

 

 

 

 

NAME

 

PURPOSE

 

AMOUNT

None

 

 

 

 

 

M.

Curriculum 

 

 

 

 

CONTENT

 

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Middle School Art Realignment

 

Draft

2020-2021

​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 

      E. Activities Complex Update   

6.  REPORTS     

  1. Building Administrator Report 
    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

     A.  Approval of 2019-2020 Budget Amendment                                       Motion

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

    B.  Approval of 2020-2021 Budget

         am seeking approval of the 2020-2021 Budget as presented.

   C.  Approval of Classified Staff Wages for 2020-2021                            Motion 

        I am seeking approval of a total package increase of the 2.5% for Classified Staff for the 2020-2021 school year. 

       The cost of the total package increase  is $130,295.64.

  D.  Approval of Professional Services Proposal                                     Motion

       am seeking approval of the Professional Services Proposal with Change-Wallis, LLC to facilitate a 5-day Kaizen event June 15-19, 2020.

  E.  Approval of Quote from Spiral Communications                               Motion

        I am seeking approval of the Quote from Spiral Communications for Internet Services for the 2020-2021 school year at a total cost of               $36,000.

 

F.             Approval of Student Handbook Revisions for 2020-2021

  1. High School - Student / Family Handbook​ & ​Faculty Handbook
  2. Middle School Student Handbook & Staff Handbook
  3. Elementary Family Handbook​ & Elementary Faculty Handboo​       k

 

Motion

9.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

April 13, 2020                   Public Hearing on Budget & Budget Amendment            6:45 p.m. (Via GoToMeeting)

                                         Regular Meeting                                                               7:00 p.m. (Via GoToMeeting)

 

April 27, 2020                   Work Session

 

Agenda for August 12, 2019 - 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

 

August 9, 2019

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

Re:    August Regular Meeting -Monday, August 12, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood CSD Central Office - 103 Central, Third Floor 

 

  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. July 8, 2019 - Regular Meeting
  2. July 29, 2019 - Public Hearing & Special Meeting

 

               B. Approval of Agenda

 

             C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

406.5R

Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles Regulations

 

          D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

 

DESCRIPTION

805.1 

School District Records

 

805.1R

Record Retention

 

805.2

Personnel Records

 

805.3

Student Records

 

805.4

Bonds for Officers and Employees

 

805.5

Inventory

805.6

General Fixed Capital Assets

805.7

General Intangible Assets

805.8

Debt Management

806.1 

Insurance Program

        E. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and​ favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Cathy Cerra

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III

$10.73 per hour

Bryan Diekmann

Summer Weight Room 

$3,240

Breanna Griffin

Special Education Teacher Associate - PK 1:1 & Level II/III

$10.73 per hour

Michelle Jaworski

Substitute Suburban Driver 

$36.25 per route

Bruce Landstrom

Assistant HS Football Coach

$3,780

Grant Stivers

Assistant MS Football Coach

$2,160

Shaylynn Wasenius

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.73 per hour

Jerrah Williams

Child Care Associate

$7.25 per hour (HS Student)

Samantha Wilson

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III - BD

$10.73 per hour

Gerhard Ziebolz

Substitute Bus Driver 

$17.09 per route while probationary

        F. Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Jana Aldrich

From Special Education Teacher Level I at Middle School to Special Education Teacher Level I at Northeast Elementary

No Change

Jordan Bueltel

From Head MS Football Coach to Assistant HS Football Coach

$3,780

Jennifer Fletcher

From Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III at High School to Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I at Middle School

$9.88 per hour

Barbara Hammer

From Administrative Assistant - Operations Department to Transportation Coordinator

$34,624 per year

Katrina Hobart

From Special Education Teacher Level I at High School to Special Education Teacher Level I at Middle School

No Change

Lisa Keltner

From Special Education Teacher Associate to Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate

No Change

Megan Newberry

From Special Education Teacher Level I at Northeast Elementary to Special Education Teacher Level II/III at West Elementary

No Change

Lisa Sowers

From Special Education Preschool Associate to Kid’s Place Lead Teacher

$10.56 per hour

Carla Wiese

From Media Associate at Northeast Elementary to Administrative Assistant - Operations Department

$15.00 per hour

         G.  Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Loleta Cadena

Substitute Associate

Resignation

07/30/2019

Lynda Eckheart

Middle School Art Club Sponsor

Resignation

08/06/2019

Bree Jensen

Child Care Associate

Resignation

08/09/2019

Kameron Johnson

Authorized Substitute Teacher

Resignation

08/08/2019

Barry Loeffelbein

Assistant HS Baseball Coach

Resignation

07/30/2019

Bruce Schoening

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

04/15/2019

Jodi Stephen

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

07/18/2019

Cory Terry

Bus Driver

Resignation

08/08/2019

Anna Wade

Authorized Substitute Teacher

Resignation

07/24/2019

Wanda Wiemer

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

07/22/2019

Evan York

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

07/19/2019

       H.  Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Matalyn K.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills 

Approve

Yes

Ariana P.

Council Bluffs

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Ivy P.

Council Bluffs

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Autumn R.

Treynor

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Dakota R.

Treynor

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Eden R.

Treynor

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Aspen S.

Glenwood

Change in District of Residence

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Teagan S.

Glenwood

Change in District of Residence

East Mills

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

Girls

Basketball

Camp

Ongoing camps and extra equipment wanted

AMAP

8/6-8/7/19

Girls Cross Country

Fried Chicken Dinner

Team activities and team bonding

$3,000

9/22/2019

Dance Team

Homecoming Mum

Corsage

Dance camp, equipment, uniforms, poms , and team bonding activities

$1,000

8/15-9/22/19

Dance Team

Driveway Stencil Paint

Dance camp, equipment, uniforms, poms , and team bonding activities

$1,000

9/1/19-10/30/19

Boys Cross Country

Fried Chicken Dinner

Incentives, travel expenses, warm ups, state meet expenses and banquet

$3,000

9/22/2019

Yearbook

Selling Yearbooks

Costs to produce yearbook

$20,000

08/19-07/20

Newspaper

Newspaper Ads

Cover newspaper costs

AMAP

08/19-07/20

Yearbook

Yearbook Sponsorship

Costs to produce yearbook

$5,000

08/19-07/20

    K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Tami Bertini

Instructional coach training

Overland Park, KS

10/5/2019

10/8/2019

Julie McMullen

TLC Coaching Conference

Overland Park, KS

10/5/2019

10/8/2019

Nancy Wright

Jim Knight Instructional Coaches workshop (ICG)

Overland Park, KS

10/6/2019

10/8/2019

Colleen Confer

Instructional Coaching Workshop

Des Moines, IA

10/22/2019

10/24/2019

Amie Abbott

Instructional Coach Workshop

Des Moines, IA

10/23/2019

10/24/2019

Amie Abbott

Instructional Coach Conference

Overland Park, KS

10/5/2019

10/8/2019

Katie Wilson

Volleyball Tournament

Indianola, IA

10/11/2019

10/12/2019

Chad Lang

Teaching Learning Coaching

Conference 2019

Overland Park, KS

10/06/2019

10/08/2019

Kathi Krzycki

Jim Knight's TLC

Conference---training and learning

Overland Park, KS

10/6/2019

10/8/2019

Chelsey Hirt

Volleyball Tournament

Indianola, IA

10/11/2019

10/12/201

    L. Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

What’s Your Name - Kindergartners Learn Their Letters

Would like to purchase a Cricut machine and accessories.  The machine will be used to create projects with student names.

$765

 

Having access to various fonts and mediums will aid in student growth..

 

Child Care Solutions Fund

Funds would be used to update and rejuvenate the building (paint/carpet) and outdoor playgrounds, as well as new computers and software.

$50,000

Reach for the Stars

Funds would be used to purchase a stove, mini-refrigerator, locked storage cabinet and new outdoor play equipment to replace items that are no longer functional and to meet licensing requirements for DHS.

$1,500

Mills County Foundation

To renovate and improve technology for the purpose of communication between parents and staff.  Cameras in all rooms for protection and to visualize what is going on in the classrooms.

$50,000

      M.  Curriculum 

 

 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

 

 

​5.  ANNOUINCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule 
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations - Sarah Waldman, TeamMates Executive Director​ 
  5. 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      

I. Print Shop Report

7.  OLD BUSINESS

                A.            None

 

8.  NEW BUSINESS

                A.            Approval of Agreement                                                                                                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement as presented.  

 

                B.            Approval of TeamMates Mentoring RFP                                                                              Motion

I am seeking approval to enter into an agreement with TeamMates as our partner for our mentoring program for students.

 

                C.            Approval of Entertainment Agreement with Mid-America Center                          Motion

I am seeking approval to enter into an agreement with the Mid-American Center to schedule the winter Shootout Classic.

 

                D.            Approval of 2019-2020 Consortium Agreement                                                             Motion

I am seeking approval to enter into an agreement with the CB consortium for students that are not successful in our APEX program.

 

                E.            Approval of Agreement with Curriculum Leadership Institute                                 Motion

I am seeking approval for a support contract with CLI as well as a training contract to support SAC facilitation for the 2019-2020 school year.

 

                 F.             Approval of Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa                                                 Motion  

I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with UNI for Student Teaching and Other Educational Experience Students.

 

                   G.           Approval of Bid for 2018 Chevy Suburban         Motion

I am seeking approval of the bid from  Barrett Auto Center for a 2018 Chevy  Suburban (4x4).

 

9.            ADJOURNMENT

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Motion

Regular Board Meeting                                 Monday, August 12, 2019

Center

Glenwood HS Media

New Teacher Luncheon               Thursday, August 15, 2019

12:00 Noon

HS Cafeteria

All-Staff Welcome Back               Friday, August 23, 2019 Auditorium

7:15 a.m. - Optional Breakfast 

8:00 a.m. - Welcome Back

HS Cafeteria &

Board Work Session                      Monday, August 26, 2019

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Agenda for August 15, 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

 

                August 14, 2019                          

 

To:       All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

 

                Re:      Super Board Meeting -   Thursday, August 15, 2019 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.​     

                                                                                 City Hall - Mayor’s Office - 5 North Vine Street - Glenwood 

 

 

City Report

  1. GO Bond 
  2. Pool season
  3. Other

 

School Report

  1. Activities Complex Update
  2. School Start Up           
  3. New Hires
  4. Other

 

County Report

  1. Taxes
  2. Other

 

 

 

Next Meeting Date - _______________________________

 

 

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

Agenda for August 26, 2019 - 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

 

August 23, 2019

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:  

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:              Devin Embray, Superintendent                   Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                  Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                                  Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                                  Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:      Board Work Session -        Monday, August 26, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. 

                                                         Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor        

 

 

  1. Call to Order

       2. Quarterly Deck Reporting - Summer Activity Surveys 

       3. Facility Update

       4. IASB Convention

       5. SRN Network

       6. Technology Update

       7. Adjournment Motion

Agenda for December 9, 2019 - 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 6, 2019

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Re:     December Regular Meeting -

 

6:30 p.m.                                         

Monday, December 9, 2019 - 6:30​ ​p.m.

High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

1.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

                A.            Call to Order

 

   

2.            CLOSED SESSION

Roll Call Vote

The Board will enter into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5 a. to review  or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be  kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental  body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.

3.            RETURN TO OPEN SESSION                                                                                                                   Roll Call Vote

              A.   Action if needed

 

7:00 p.m.

4.            SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                                                                                                           

                A.            None

5.            FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                A.            None

6.            CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

                A.            Approval of Minutes

                                  1. Regular Meeting - November 11, 2019          

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

             B.            Approval of Agenda

                C.           Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

800 

Statement of Guiding Principles for Business Procedures

801.1 

Planning the Budget

801.2

Preparation of the Budget Document

801.3

Requirements of the Budget Document

801.4

Publication of the Budget

801.5

Public Review of the Budget

801.6

Budget Adoption by the Board

801.7

Budget as a Spending Plan

801.8

Financial Accounting System

801.9

Classification of Accounts

                D.            Approval of Board Policies - First Readings  

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

100

Legal Status of the School District

405.2

Allegations of Abuse of Students by School District Employees

503.13

Suicide Prevention and ACES Training Requirements

505.4

Graduation Requirements

601.1

School Calendar

604.6CF

Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology Computers, Computer-Like Equipment, Computer Network Systems and Internet Access

803.1

Purchasing and Bidding

803.4

Approval and Payment for Goods and Services

902.7

Warning System and Emergency Plans

1003.1

Public Use of School Facilities

1003.3E3

Glenwood Community School District Facility Use Agreement

1003.3E4

Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Indemnity and Liability Insurance Agreement

      E.  New Hires​ - ​Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Aaron Aistrope

Substitute Bus Driver

$19 per hour

Bryan Dieckman

Head Boys Golf Coach

$4,320

Jordyn Hanshaw

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Jessica Lincoln

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$145 per day

Jeannie Lorimor

Assistant Play Director

$1,080

Sasha Rindone

Special Education Teacher - Level 1 - Interim Position

TBD - Salary will be a prorated amount of $39,876 depending on

 

 

start date - ​Also contingent upon​ ​receipt of licensure, and review and receipt of official transcripts

Robert Talbott

Substitute Bus Driver

$19 per route after probationary period

Dusty Williams

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

      F.   Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Rebecca Bardsley

From Assistant Girls Soccer Coach to Head Girls Soccer Coach for the 2020 season only

$5,670

      G.   Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Carolyn Fichter

Substitute Food Service Worker

Resignation

November 13, 2019

Ben Haynes

Middle School Student Council Co-Sponsor 

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

      H.   Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Savannah A.

Glenwood

Change in District of Residence

East Mills

Approve

Yes

                I.             Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Schultz ​ 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

School Staff

Free Will Jeans Day

Donations to Love Tree and Mills Co Storehouse

AMAP

11/25-12/4/19

Culinary Arts Class

Restaurant and Food Sales

Cover expenses for Restaurant and Food Sales

AMAP

1/20-5/20/20

Key Club

Penny War

Leukemia Foundation

$750

12/9-12/19/19

Northeast Elementary

Pennies for Paws

Hooves and Paws Donation

AMAP

12/2-12/19/19

       K.            Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Tucker Weber

Wrestling

Kansas City, Mo

2/7/2019

2/9/2019

Tucker Weber

Wrestling

Des Moines, IA

12/20/2019

12/21/2019

Tucker Weber

Wrestling

Ames, IA

1/10/2019

1/11/2019

Tucker Weber

Wrestling

Basehor, KS

1/17/2020

1/18/2020

Adam Buthe

SE Polk Wrestling

Urbandale, IA

1/24/2020

1/25/2020

Adam Buthe

Ames Wrestling

SE Polk

12/20/2019

12/21/2019

Adam Buthe

Basehor Wrestling

Ames, IA

1/10/2020

1/11/2020

Adam Buthe

Urbandale wrestling

Basehor, KS

1/17/2020

1/18/2020

Rob Radford

SE Polk Wrestling

Urbandale, IA

1/24/2020

1/25/2020

Rob Radford

Ames Wrestling

SE Polk

12/20/2019

12/21/2019

Rob Radford

Basehor Wrestling

Ames, IA

1/10/2020

1/11/2020

Rob Radford

Urbandale wrestling

Basehor, KS

1/17/2020

1/18/2020

Devin Embray

SAI Executive Leaders Meeting

Ankeny, IA

1/16/2020

1/17/2020

Devin Embray

Professional Leave

Laguna Beach, CA

4/8/2020

4/10/2020

Chad Lang

Professional Leave

Laguna Beach, CA

4/8/2020

4/14/2020

Cindy Menendez

Professional Leave

Cedar Rapids, IA

2/4/2020

2/9/2020

                L.             Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Christian Educators Association International 

To offer a more engaging and practical Personal Finance curriculum to THRIVE students, which focuses on the long-term impacts of their current choices re saving, spending and earning money. 

Up to $500

                M.           Curriculum 

 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

 

 

7.           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        

8.            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           Kid’s Place Newsletter

               F.    Technology Report

               G.    Food Service Report  

               H.    Transportation / Building & Grounds Report     Vehicle Replacement Plan          

                I.    Print Shop Report

9.            OLD BUSINESS

                A.            None

10.          NEW BUSINESS

                  A. Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista University     Motion

                   I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Buena Vista University for Field Experience, Student Teaching, Practicum, and                              Internship  effective July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022.

                  B. Early Notification Incentive (Certified Teaching Staff) Motion

                      In an effort to attract and be accessible to the most qualified candidate  pool, we are seeking board approval of an early                                     notification incentive.

                   C. Approval of Career Plan Stipends            Motion

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

                   D. Approval of Mid-Term Graduates           Motion

                      I am seeking approval of Mid Term Graduates, contingent upon successful completion of all requirements.

                   E. Approval of Quote from REI      Motion

                       I am seeking approval of the quote from REI for replacement of hard drives for the bus cameras.

 

 

11.         ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                             Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Regular Meeting                              Monday, December 9, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.                       HS Media Center

                                                                                                                                             504 E. Sharp Street

 

No December Work Session

 

Regular Meeting                               Monday, January 13, 2019                                                HS Media Center

504 E. Sharp Street

 

Work Session                                    Monday, January 27, 2019                                         Central Office

                                                                                                                                                        103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

 

Agenda for February 10, 2020 - Exchange of Initial Proposals & 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

 

February 7, 2020

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Re:    Exchange of Initial Proposals - Monday, February 10, 2020 - 4:30 p.m.

                                                               High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

                                                               Negotiations to continue after Board meeting

 

         February Regular Meeting - Monday, February 10, 2020 -7:00 p.m.   

                                                        High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

 

 

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 Meeting - January 13, 2020

 

B.                  Approval of Agenda

 

C.                   Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

100

Legal Status of School District - ​First and Second Read

202.2

President of the Board

202.3

Vice President of the Board

202.4

Secretary and Treasurer of the Board

500.8

Shared Time/Dual Enrolled Students

500.11

Compulsory Attendance

506

Parent and Family Engagement Title I

602.3

Special Education

700

Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services

700.1

Internal Controls & Whistleblower

702.8R1

Student Conduct on School Transportation

703

Fiscal Management

1003.1

Public Use of School Facilities - ​First and Second Read

1003.3E3

Glenwood Community School District Facility Use Agreement - ​First and Second Read

D.                  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings  

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

803.1

Purchasing and Bidding

803.8

Travel Allowance

803.8F1

Glenwood Community School District Travel Expense Form

804.1

Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Reports

804.2

Board Minutes Published

804.3

Earnings Report Published

804.4

Audit

804.5

Hazardous Chemical Disclosure

804.5R1

Regulations for Training for Hazardous Chemicals

804.6

Treasurer’s Annual Report

804.7

Internal Controls Procedures

804.8

GASB 54 Fund Balance Reporting

E.                  New Hires​ - ​Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Jackie Christian

Assistant Girls Soccer Coach

$3,780

Marissa Klindt

Head Middle School Girls Track Coach (8th)

$2,970

Bruce Landstrom

Head Middle School Boys Track Coach (7th)

$2,970

Erin Peschel

Assistant Middle School Track Coach

$1,080

Brian Stanley

Assistant Middle School Track Coach

$1,080

Grant Stivers

Assistant Tennis Coach

$2,430

Alex Williams

Head Middle School Boys Track Coach (8th)

$2,970

F.                   Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Jedd Taylor

From High School Guidance Counselor to Technology Director

$80,000 (Prorated)

G.                  Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Belynda Brammer

Special Education Teacher Associate

Termination

January 15, 2020

Ryan Lucy

Authorized Substitute Teacher 

Resignation

January 16, 2020

Todd Steckelberg

Technology Director

Resignation

January 29, 2020

Robert Talbott

Bus Driver

Resignation

January 24, 2020

Annette Thomas

Special Education Teacher Associate

Retirement

End of 2019-2020 SY

Rebecca Twitty

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Shaylynn Wasemius

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

January 21, 2020

Jerrah Williams

Child Care Associate

Termination

January 14, 2020

H.                  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Treyvor B.

Clayton Ridge

2020-2021

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Taden K.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Tristan L.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Anthony M.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student 2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Ella M.

Glenwood

Good Cause

Fremont-Mills

Pending approval from

Fremont-Mills

No

Bailey M.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Madison M.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Axl R.

Glenwood

2020-2021 

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Rider R.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Jack S.

Fremont-Mills

Good Cause

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Jaiden T.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Jordan T.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Joshua T.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

Yes

I.                    Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.         Approval of Bills - Director Staiert ​ 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

Book Fair

books

AMAP

4/2-4/9/2020

HS English

Donors Choose

video equipment

$1,690

2/11-2/21/2020

Northeast Media

Book Fair

books

AMAP

3/30-4/9/2020

MS Student Council

Friendship

Week

teacher appreciation gifts

$100

2/10-2/14/2020

Dance Team

March Madness

T-shirts

state costs, camp, equipment and uniforms

$500-$10

00

3/1-3/20/2020

Dance Team

Salad Luncheon

state costs, camp, equipment and uniforms

$500-$10

00

3/6/2020

Dance Team

Ram Roses

state costs, camp, equipment and uniforms

$300

2/12-2/14/2020

Dance Team

Decals

state costs, camp, equipment and uniforms

$500-$10

00

2/20-4/30/2020

K.                  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Kathryn Johnson

Business Professionals of America

State Conference and Competition

Des Moines, IA

2/16/2020

2/18/2020

Janis Moore

FCCLA State Leadership

Conference

Des Moines, IA

3/29/2020

3/31/2020

Cort Lovato

Soccer Tournament

Adel Desoto Minburn

High School

4/3/2020

4/4/2020

Drake Ruth

Soccer Tournament

ADM High School

4/3/2020

4/4/2020

Quinn Groff

National Science Teachers

Association National Conference

Boston, MA

4/1/2020

4/3/2020

Jeff Yoachim

National Art Education Association

Minneapolis MN

3/25/2020

3/29/2020

Cort Lovato

IAHSSCA

Campus of Coe College

3/6/2020

3/7/2020

Drake Ruth

IAHSSCA

Coe College

3/6/2020

3/7/2020

Rebecca Bardsley

IAHSSCA

Coe College

3/6/2020

3/7/2020

Jackie Christian

IAHSSCA

Coe College

3/6/2020

2/7/2020

 

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

D.                  Presentations - Chad Lang - Iowa School Performance Profiles 

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 

 I.                   Print Shop Report

 

7.                   OLD BUSINESS

A.                  None

 

8.                   NEW BUSINESS

A.                  Approval of Christina Boldra for CCC Membership         Motion

am seeking approval of CCC Membership for Christina Boldra.  She will be filling the role of a non-core classroom teacher due to a recent  resignation from the committee.

 

B.                  Approval of Quote from American Fence Company       Motion

am seeking approval of the quote from American Fence Company for fencing for the  softball and baseball fields.      (Quote #1 / Quote #2)

 

C.                   Approval of School Officer Liaison Program Agreement             Motion

am seeking approval of the School  Officer Liaison Program Agreement  for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

D.                  Approval of Bid for Partial Roofing Project        Motion

am seeking approval of the bid from Scott Enterprises for the  Northeast and Middle School partial roofing projects.

 

E.                  Approval to Accept Bids to Purchase Two New 65 Passenger School Buses       Motion I am seeking approval to accept bids for the purchase of two 65  Passenger School buses.

 

F.                   Approval of Application for Cooperative Sponsorship  Motion

am seeking approval of the Application for Cooperative Sponsorship with East Mills Community School District  for Boys and Girls Soccer for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

G.                  Approval of Resolution Motion

am seeking approval of the Resolution approving Official Statement  and related documents for the sale of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2020.

 

H.                  Approval of Budget Adjustment Resolution       Motion

am seeking approval of the Budget Adjustment Resolution.

 

I.                    CLOSED SESSION - To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate     Motion only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase Roll Call Vote the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce  the price the governmental body would receive for that property.  The minutes  and the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.

 

J.                    OPEN SESSION - Action if needed           Motion

Roll Call Vote

 

 

 

9.            ADJOURNMENT

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

 

Motion

Exchange of Initial Proposals

Monday, February 10, 2020

HS Media Center 

(GEA / Board of Education)

 

4:30 p.m.

504 E. Sharp Street

Glenwood, IA 

Regular Meeting

Monday, February 10, 2020

HS Media Center

 

7:00 p.m.

504 E. Sharp Street

Glenwood, IA

Work Session

Monday, February 24, 2020

Central Office

103 Central, 3rd Fl. Glenwood, IA 

 

Agenda for February 24, 2020 - 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 20, 2020

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:  

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:              Devin Embray, Superintendent                   Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:       Special Meeting -​ Monday, February 24, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

                                           Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor        

 

Work Session -​         Monday, February 24, 2020 - 6:30 p.m.

                                   Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

SPECIAL MEETING

1.     Approval of Interim High School Guidance Counselor     Motion     

I am seeking approval to hire Paulina Rodenburg for the position of Interim High School Guidance Counselor for the remainder of the  2019-2020 school year.

2.     Approval of Contract with Solution Tree, Inc.       Motion

I am seeking approval of the contract with Solution Tree, Inc. for  specified training for our PLC facilitators on the dates outlined in  the contract.

3.     ​Approval of Tentative Agreement with Glenwood Education Association        Motion   

I am seeking approval of the tentative agreement with the GEA for  the 2020-20201 school year. 

4.     CLOSED SESSION                                                                                                      Motion

                                                                                                                                              Roll Call Vote

I move that we enter into a closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i)of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional​     competency of an individual  whose performance is being considered to  prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as  that individual has requested a closed session.

5.         OPEN SESSION                                                                                                                 Motion

                A.        Action if needed                                                                                                   Roll Call Vote

 

WORK SESSION

 

1.         Quarterly Deck Reporting 

            A. Outcome Assessment

  1. Heidi Stanley - Middle School
  2. Rick Nickerson - High School

        B. Course Enrollment ​ - Chad Lang

​           C. Finance Report - Kristi Buman

  1. Mid Year Standing
  2. End of Year Projection
  3. Next Year Budget Gear Up

            D. Strategic Initiatives - Chad Lang & Devin Embray

Agenda for February 6, 2020 - Super Board Meeting

February 5, 2020                         

 

 

To:       All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:      Super Board Meeting -​          Thursday, February 6, 2020 - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                             Glenwood Community School District

                                                             Media Center at the High School

                                                             504 East Sharp Street

                                                         

 

  1. Update by School Board
    • Fall Activities
    • TeamMates Mentoring
    • Latest Quarterly Report
    • PBIS Initiative 
    • Potential Sharing City/County

 

  1. Update by City Council ● Census
    • User Agreement

 

  1. Update by County Supervisors
    • Flood Updates

 

 

             

Agenda for January 13, 2020 - 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

January 10, 2020

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Re:    Public Hearing - Monday, January 13, 2020 - 6:45 p.m. - High School Media Center​  

                                                                                                         504 E. Sharp Street

Re:  Partial Roof Modifications

Middle School & Northeast Elementary Partial Roof Modifications

Middle School & Northeast Elementary Partial Roof Modifications - Drawings

 

January Regular Meeting - Monday, January 13, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.  High

                                              School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

 

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                        
    1. Call to Order
  2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                 
    1. None
  3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1. None
  4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes

                      1.  Regular Meeting - December 9, 2019

                  B.  Approval of Agenda

                  C.  Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

100

Legal Status of the School District

405.2

Allegations of Abuse of Students by School District Employees

503.13

Suicide Prevention and ACES Training Requirements

601.1

School Calendar

604.6CF

Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology Computers, Computer-Like Equipment, Computer Network Systems and Internet Access

803.1

Purchasing and Bidding

803.4

Approval and Payment for Goods and Services

902.7

Warning System and Emergency Plans

1003.1

Public Use of School Facilities

1003.3E3

Glenwood Community School District Facility Use Agreement

1003.3E4

Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Indemnity and Liability Insurance Agreement

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings  

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

202.2

President of the Board

202.3

Vice President of the Board

202.4

Secretary and Treasurer of the Board

500.8

Shared Time/Dual Enrolled Students

500.9R

Home School Assistance Program/Competent Private Instruction Regulation

500.11

Compulsory Attendance

506

Parent and Family Engagement Title I

602.3

Special Education

700

Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services

700.1

Internal Controls & Whistleblower

700.2R

Administrative Regulations Regarding Internal Control Procedures and Whistleblower Complaints

702.8R1

Student Conduct on School Transportation

703

Fiscal Management

     E.     New Hires​ - ​Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Jordan Bueltel

Assistant Boys Track Coach

$3,780

Jennifer Delanty

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.09 per hour

Cory Faust

Co-Head Girls Track Coach

$4,725

Kandy Hernandez

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.09 per hour

Erica Keppard

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.09 per hour

Jessica Knott

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Katie Larsen

Co-Head Girls Track Coach

$4,725

Tracy Major

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Miranda Ruth

Health Aide

$13.00 per hour

Chris Visser

Assistant Boys Track Coach

$3,780

Edward Young

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$145 per day

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Savannah Apperson

From Health Aide to Substitute Health Aide or Special Educ. Assoc.

$10.73 per hour

Krystal West

From Substitute Teacher to ELL Teacher (.5 FTE)

$13,986.67

     G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Baylee Baker 

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

December 20, 2019

Samantha Giangreco

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

January 6, 2020

Carolina Hall

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

January 6, 2020

Katrina Hobart

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

William Jacobitz

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2019-2020 SY

Brian Jaworski

Part Time Mechanic

Resignation

December 16, 2019

Lisa Sowers

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place

Resignation

January 15, 2020

Elizabeth Sutherland

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Ian Sutherland

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Jack A.

Glenwood

Good Cause

East Mills

Approve

No

  1.      Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.          Approval of Bills - Director Staiert ​ 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

HS Student Council

Winter Dance

Courtyard Landscaping & Furniture

$500

02/28/2020

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Megan Wake

Midwest Symposium of Leadership in Behavior Disorders

Kansas City, MO

2/26/2020

2/29/2020

Sara Mulligan

Behavior Symposium

Kansas City, MO

2/26/2020

2/29/2020

Jordan Bueltel

Glazier Clinic

Kansas City, MO

2/7/2020

2/9/2020

Kate Wilson

Track Meet at Northwest Missouri

State

Maryville, MO

3/21/2020

3/21/2020

Kate Wilson

Nebraska Wesleyan Indoor Track

Meet

Lincoln, NE

3/24/0019

3/24/0019

Kate Wilson

Kansas Relays- an Invitational

Only Elite Meet

Lawrence, KS

4/17/2020

4/18/2020

Kate Wilson

Drake Relays This is an elite meet that student athletes are invited to compete in.

Des Moines, IA

4/30/2020

5/2/2020

Devin Embray

AEA Superintendents Legislative

Education Advocacy Meeting

Altoona, IA

2/10/2020

2/11/2020

Cory Faust

Glazier Clinics

Kansas City, MO

2/7/2020

2/9/2020

Alex Williams

Football Coaching Clinic

Kansas City, MO

2/7/2020

2/9/2020

Chris Visser

Glazier Football Clinic Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

2/7/2020

2/9/2020

David Clark

Represent Glenwood at the

Cyclone honor band festival in

Ames Iowa

Ames, IA

2/6/2020

2/8/2020

Kyle Gerdes

Coaching Clinic

Kansas City, MO

2/7/2020

2/9/2020

Barry M Loeffelbein

Glazier Clinic - FB

Kansas City, MO

2/7/2020

2/9/2020

Logan McCorkle

Football Coaching Clinic

Kansas City, MO

2/7/2020

2/9/2020

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Mills County Community Foundation

To improve health, safety & education in the daycare rooms. 

$3,000

     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  
  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

           A.     None 

​     8.     NEW BUSINESS

  1.      Approval to Accept Bids re Northeast and Middle School Roof Project      Motion                                                                                             am seeking approval to accept bids for the Northeast and Middle School Roof Projects.   Modifications     Drawings
  2.      Approval of Agreement with DJ B. E. Strong      Motion                                                                                                                                    I am seeking approval of the contract with B. E. Strong for DJ services to be provided on February 28. 2020.
  3.      Approval of LEP Allowable Cost              Motion                                                                                                                                                I am seeking approval to request LEP Allowable Cost in the amount of $3,907.71.
  4.      Approval of 2020 High School Summer Series Contract               Motion                                                                                                          I am seeking approval of the contract with Greater Des Moines Baseball Company for the Clarinda vs Glenwood high school       baseball game to be played at Principal Park in Des Moines, IA on June 8, 2020. 
  5.      Approval of Refunding of the Districts 2012 and 2015 GO School Bonds           Discussion/Motion                                                                   I am seeking approval of the refunding of the District’s 2012 and 2015 General Obligation Bonds.
  6.      Approval of Modified Supplemental Amount Application for At-Risk    Motion                                                                                                     I am seeking approval of the Modified Supplemental Amount Application for At-Risk.  The amount for approval is $502,611.

        G.     Approval of THRIVE Handbook

                  I am seeking approval of the THRIVE Handbook.

 

 

Motion

9.            ADJOURNMENT

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Motion

 

 

 

Regular Meeting

 

Monday, January 13, 2020

HS Media Center

504 E. Sharp Street

Glenwood, IA

Board Social

 

Monday, January 27, 2020

Keg Creek Brewery 22381 221st Street

Glenwood, IA

Regular Meeting

 

Monday, February 10, 2020

HS Media Center

504 E. Sharp Street

Glenwood, IA

Work Session

Monday, February 24, 2020

Central Office

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Glenwood, IA 

Agenda for January 27, 2020 - Board Social

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 24, 2020             

 

To:       All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:       Monday, January 27, 2020 - 5:30 p.m.

Keg Creek Brewery, 22381 221st Street, Glenwood, Iowa

 

 

I.     Board Social  

          

           

Agenda for July 29, 2019 - Public Hearing and 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

 

July 19, 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 - 6:00 p.m. - Instructional Support Levy

            Monday, July 29, 2019 - 6:00 p.m., Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

           Special Meeting - Immediately following Public Hearing

 

I. BusinessItems

A.Approval of Resolution of Continued Participation in the                                                                                                                        Motion InstructionalSupportLevy

I am seeking approval of the Resolution of Continued Participation in the Instructional Support Levy.

 

B.Approval of Resignation of Michelle BahrMotion

I am seeking approval of the Resignation of Michelle Bahr from The Glenwood Community School District’s Board of Directors.

 

C.ApprovalofAppointment                                                                                                                                                                        Motion

I am seeking approval of the Appointment of __________________ to fill Michelle Bahr’s position on the Glenwood Community School District’s Board of Directors until the Board Election on November 5, 2019.

 

D.Approval of First Read of Board Policy 406.5R                                                                                                                                  Motion

I am seeking approval of the First Read of Board Policy 406.5R -

Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles - Regulations.

 

2.       Adjournment                                                                                                                                                                                Motion

 

Agenda for July 8, 2019 - 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

 

July 3, 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:       July Regular Meeting -Monday, July 8, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

Glenwood Community High School Media Center 504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                        
    1. Call to Order
  2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                 
    1. None
  3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1. None
  4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes

                       1.     Special Board Meeting & Exempt Session - June 6, 2019

                       2.     Regular Board Meeting - June 10, 2019

                       3.     Special Board Meeting & Work Session - June 24, 2019

                       4.     Special Board Meeting - June 28, 2019

                 B.  Approval of Agenda

                 C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

803.1

Purchasing and Bidding

803.1E1

Checklist for Project Consideration

803.1E2

Purchasing and Bidding Flowchart

803.1R1

Process for Competitively Bidding Projects Costing Over $135,000

803.2

Requisition / Purchase Orders

803.3

Receiving Goods and Services

803.4

Approval and Payment for Goods and Services

803.5

Unpaid Warrants

803.6

Payday Schedules

803.7

Payroll Deductions

803.8

Travel Allowance

803.9

Special Assessments

       D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

        E.   New Hires

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Zack Akers

Custodian

$11.46 per hour (2019-2020 SY)

Kelly Barrett

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.75 per hour (2019-2020 SY)

Sandra Dollen

Mentoring with Heart Coordinator

$16.00 per hour (2019-2020 SY)

Alida Harris

Health Aide

$13.00 per hour (2018-2019 SY)

Lori LaViolette

Flag Corps Sponsor

$2,700 (2019-2020 SY)

Lindsey Murdock

Summer School Teacher

$25 per hour

      F.    Transfers

NAME

 

FROM / TO

 

 

WAGE

None

 

 

 

 

 

 

      G.

Separation from District

 

 

NAME

 

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Nicole Mann

 

Transportation Coordinator

Resignation

July 12, 2019

             

         H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Lilly E.

East Mills CSD

Remain after move

Glenwood CSD

Approve

Yes

​        I.     Approval of Financial Reporst

                    A.  Approval of Bills - Director Staiert ​ 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

Cheerleaders

Homecoming

Business Window

Painting

State Competition expenses,

Accessories, Tryout and Banquet

$1,000-$2,500

09/7-29/2019

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

Program Signs and New Poms

$100 - $250

07/20/2019

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

2019-2020 Season Expenses

$100 - $250

08/17/2019

Volleyball

Youth Camp

Uniforms outside of schedule,

extra balls and equipment, warm ups

AMAP

07/30/2019 -

08/08/2019

       K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Chad Lang

FastBridge Learning

St. Louis, MO

08/06/2019

08/08/2019

Sherry Herron

SAI Conference

Des Moines, IA

07/30/2019

08/01/2019

Devin Embray

SAI Conference

Des Moines, IA

07/31/2019

08/01/2019

Chad Lang

SAI Conference

Des Moines, IA

07/31/2019

08/01/2019

Cory Faust

SAI Conference

Des Moines, IA

07/31/2019

08/01/2019

Rick Nickerson

SAI Conference

Des Moines, IA

07/31/2019

08/01/2019

Cindy Menendez

SAI Conference

Des Moines, IA

07/30/2019

08/01/2019

Todd Peverill

Pella Cross Country Meet

Pella, IA

9/6/2019

9/7/2019

Cory Faust

Team Bonding and Leadership Training

Johnston, IA

8/8/2019

8/9/2019

Rick Nickerson

SAI Conference

Des Moines, IA

7/30/2019

7/31/2019

Cory Faust

SAI Convention

Des Moines, IA

7/30/2019

7/31/2019

Chris Visser

Team Bonding and Leadership Training

Johnston, IA

8/8/2019

8/9/2019

Kyle Gerdes

Team Bonding and Leadership Training

Johnston, IA

8/8/2019

8/9/2019

Alex Williams

Team Bonding and Leadership Training

Johnston, IA

8/8/2019

8/9/2019

Barry Loeffelbein

Team Bonding and Leadership Training

Johnston, IA

8/8/2019

8/9/2019

Bryan Diekmann

Team Bonding and Leadership Training

Johnston, IA

8/8/2019

8/9/2019

        L.   Grant Requests

 

 

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

 

 

            M.   Curriculum 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Freshman U.S.  History

Draft

2019-2020

Recent U.S. History & Modern World

Draft

2019-2020

6th Grade Math

Final

2019-2020

8th Grade Math

Final

2019-2020

Middle School Financial Literacy

Final

2019-2020

Geometry

Final

2019-2020

Algebra II

Final

2019-2020

High School Foreign Language

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 - Cheri Maxwell would like to review the 2nd Quarter Newsletter​       
  5. Activities Complex Update  

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 

      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 to Renew Cooperative Sponsorship with East Mills CSD          Motion for Boys Soccer and Boys Tennis

I am seeking approval to renew the cooperative sponsorship agreement

with East Mills Comm. School District for Boys Soccer and Boys Tennis.

 

 

B. Motion

Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare

I am seeking approval of the Food Service Agreement between the District’s Food Service Department and Kid’s Place Daycare for  breakfasts and lunches.

 

 

 

 

C.

Approval of Mills County Multi-Jurisdictional Pre-Disaster Mitigation

Plan   Attachment #1​     Attachment #2     ​Attachment #3       

I am seeking approval of the Mills County Multi-Jurisdictional Pre- Disaster Plan.

Motion

 

D.

 

Approval of Instructional Support Levy Resolution

I am seeking approval of the Instructional Support Levy Resolution.

Motion

 

E.

 

Approval of Agreement with Counsel

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Counsel.

 

Motion

9.

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Regular Board Meeting                                                 Monday, July 8, 2019

Center

 

Glenwood HS Media

Board Work Session                                      Monday, July 22, 2019

 

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Regular Board Meeting                                                 Monday, August 12, 2019

Center

 

Glenwood HS Media

Board Work Session                                      Monday, August 26, 2019

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Agenda for June 22, 2020 - 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 19, 2020

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:

                                                                                            Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                 Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                            Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                            Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                            Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Special Meeting & Work Session -          Monday, June 22, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                                Central Office - 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Special Meeting

  1.      New Hires

                Brenda Evans                        Yearbook Advisor                                         $3,575

                Grant Stivers                         Assistant Boys Basketball Coach                 $3,850

       2.      Separation from District

                Chelsea Gundersen               Teacher                                  End of 2019-2020 SY

                Shayla Pierce                         Child Care Associate             May 29, 2020

       3.      N​ew Business

  1.      Approval of Cooperative Student Teaching/Practicum Agreement       Motion

                I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Student Teaching / Practicum Agreement with Iowa State University.

 

Work Session

  1. Finance Reports - Kristi Buman
    1. Year End Estimates
    2. Pending Expenditures/Revenues
    3. Audit Date

Agenda for June 8, 2020 - 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

 

June 5, 2020

 

To:      All School Board Members                                      Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:  Devin Embray, Superintendent                               Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                          Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:      June 8, 2020 Regular Meeting -  Monday, June 8, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                             Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

 

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

2.SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1. None

3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. May 11, 2020 - Regular Meeting
    2. May 14, 2020 - Super Board Meeting - No Minutes
    3. May 18, 2020 - Special Meeting
    4. May 19, 2020 - Special Meeting
    5. May 26, 2020 - Special Meeting

       B. Approval of Agenda

       C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

900

Statement of Guiding Principles for Building and Sites

901

Site Acquisition and Building Construction

901.1

School Facilities Long Range Planning

901.2

Site Specifications

901.3

Site Acquisition

901.4

Selection of an Architect

901.5

Preliminary Building Specifications

901.6

Educational Building Specifications

901.7

Financing Site and Construction

901.8

Construction Contract Bidding

    D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

902

Maintenance and Operation

902.1

Maintenance Schedule

902.2

Requests for Improvements/Emergency Repairs

902.3

Use of Contract Service

902.4

Disposition of Obsolete Equipment

902.5

Adaptation for the Handicapped

902.6

Means of Escape from Fire

902.7

Warning System and Emergency Plans902.8

902.8

Tobacco and Nicotine Products-Free Environment

902.9

Vandalism

902.10

Energy Conservation

902.11

Unmanned Aircraft or Aerial Systems

    E. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Eli Bales

Assistant Baseball Coach

$3,640

Amanda Crouch

Teacher

$54,276 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Krista Ellis

Administrative Assistant

$15 per hour

Marissa Felt

Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

$3,850

Heather Lewis

Teacher

$57,828.20 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

     F. Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Danny Anderson

Custodian @ West Elementary to Custodian @ 103 Central & Trans.

No Change

 

Tracy Charon

Custodian @ 103 Central & Trans. to Custodian @ West Elementary

No Change

Amber Gaylord

From Teacher Associate to Building Secretary

$12.92 per hou

     G. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Mike Artist

Bus Driver

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Rebecca Barney

Teacher Associate

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Laurie Crow

Teacher Associate

Retirement

May 29, 2020

Adam Giaffoglione

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Nancy Heitman

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Robin Hundt

Yearbook Sponsor

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Toni Hunt

Teacher Associate

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Shana Johnston

Teacher Associate

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Elizabeth Keene

Teacher Associate

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Jessica Knott

Teacher Associate

Resignation

End if 2029-2020 SY

David Schoening

Custodian

Retirement

June 26, 2020

Glenda Severn

Substitute Food Service Worker

Resignation

May 28, 2020

Carol Stroud

Substitute Food Service Worker

Resignation

June 1, 2020

Felicia Trujillo

Teacher Associate

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

     H.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Taylin D.

Treynor

Kindergarten student

Glenwood

Approve

20-21

Alexander P.

Glenwood

Remain after move

Council Bluffs

Approve

20-21

 

I. Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Greg Schultz 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

None

 

 

 

 

K. Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

None

 

 

 

 

L. Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Mills Co. Comm. Foundation Grant

To improve school culture at the Glenwood Middle School by displaying school branded door graphics that align with GCMS positive behavioral interventions and supports model (PBIS)

$3,000

M. Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Calculus

Draft

2019-2020

6th Grade Math

Draft

2019-2020

8th Grade Math

Draft

2019-2020

Trig/Pre-Calc

Draft

2019-2020

7th Grade Math

Draft

2019-2020

Algebra

Draft

2019-2020

Algebra for 8th Grade

Draft

2019-2020

Geometry

Draft

2019-2020

Algebra 2

Draft

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. TAG Programming - Heidi Stanley
  5. Activities Complex Update

6.REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Report
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary
  2. Special Education Report
  3. School Improvement Report

       D. Activities Director Report

       E. Kid’s Place Report

       F. Technology Report

       G. Food Service Report

       H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

        I. Print Shop Report

 

7.OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

8.NEW BUSINESS

  1. EXEMPT SESSION

      B.  Approval of Meal Prices for 2020-2021                                                                               Motion

          I am seeking approval to keep the student breakfast and lunch prices the same for the 2020-2021 school year. The adult meal            prices must increase to meet the state requirement. The student and adult prices I am recommending for approval are below:

         Elementary Students Lunch Price = $2.70 Secondary Students Lunch Price = $2.80 All Student Breakfast Prices = $1.80.

         Milk price is the same = $0.40.

         Adult Lunch prices would increase $.10 to $3.85. Adult Breakfast prices would increase $.05 to $2.30.

       C.  Approval of Bread Bid                                                                                                                  Motion

            I am seeking approval to accept the bread bid from Bimbo Bakeries for the 2020-2021 school year.

        D. Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place                                                  Motion

            I am seeking approval of the Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare to provide breakfasts and lunches for the                    2020-2021 school year.

       E. Approval of Backpack Program                                                                                               Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Backpack Program for the 2020-2021 school year.

       F.  Approval of PowerSchool Access Agreement                                                                    Motion

            I am seeking approval of the PowerSchool Access Agreement with Grant Wood AEA to run from July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

       G.  Approval of Strengths Discovery and Coaching Agreement                                        Motion

             I am seeking approval of the Strengths Discovery and Coaching Agreement with Lori Stohs Consulting Group.

       H.  Approval of Agreement with Wayne State College                                                          Motion

             I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Wayne State College for a student Internship with Activities Director Jeff                         Bissen.

  1.  Approval of Program Agreement of TeamMates Mentoring Program                   Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Program Agreement of TeamMates Mentoring Program

 

 

J.             Approval of TAG Programming Revisions

Motion

I am seeking approval of the TAG Programming revisions.

 

 

K.            Approval of TAG Handbook Revisions

 

Motion

I am seeking approval of the TAG Handbook Revisions.

 

L.            Approval of Administrator / Director Wages for 2020-2021

Motion

I am seeking approval of a 2.5% increase for Administrators

 

and Directors for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

M.           Approval of Title IIA and Growth Plan Stipends

Motion

I am seeking approval of the Title IIA and Growth Plan Stipends.

 

N.            Approval to Change PLC Date from May 12, 2021 to May 13, 2021.

Motion

I am seeking approval to move the PLC date from May 12, 2021 to

 

May 13, 2021.

 

O.            Approval of Resolution

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

Motion

P.            IT Purchased Service    RFP #1 (Midwest)        RFP #2 (WIN)

Motion

A recommendation will be made at Monday’s meeting.

 

Q.            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).

 

R.            RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

Motion

1. Action if needed

Roll Call

9.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Monday, June 22, 2020

 

 

Work Session

 

 

Central Office

 

 

103 Central, 3rd Fl.

Monday, July 6, 2020

Regular Meeting

Central Office

103 Central, 3rd Fl.

 

Agenda for March 12, 2020 - Special Meeting

March 11, 2020

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:              Devin Embray, Superintendent                   Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

 

 

Re:      Special Meeting -    Thursday, March 12, 2020 - 2:00 p.m. 

                                             Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor - Via Phone Conference   

 

 

  1. Approval of Resolution providing for the award and issuance of General​                               Motion                                                            Obligation School Refunding Bonds and providing for the levy of taxes to  pay the same.​

I am seeking approval of the Resolution providing for the award and  issuance of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds and providing  for the levy of taxes to pay the same.

 

         2. Adjournment Motion

          

Agenda for March 23, 2020 - Special Board Meeting and Work Session

Agenda for March 9, 2020 - 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 6, 2020

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Re:    March Regular Meeting - Monday, March 9, 2020 -7:00 p.m.

                                                     High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

 

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 Meeting - ​February 10, 2020
  2. Work Session - February 24, 2020

 

     B.  Approval of Agenda

 

     C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

803.1

Purchasing and Bidding

803.8

Travel Allowance

803.8F1

Glenwood Community School District Travel Expense Form

804.1

Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Reports

804.2

Board Minutes Published

804.3

Earnings Report Published

804.4

Audit

804.5

Hazardous Chemical Disclosure

804.5R1

Regulations for Training for Hazardous Chemicals

804.6

Treasurer’s Annual Report

804.7

Internal Controls Procedures

804.8

GASB 54 Fund Balance Reporting

     D.  Approval of Board Policies - First AND Second Reading​         s  

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

104.2P

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

500.9R

Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Regulation

505.4 

Graduation Requirements

702.8R1

Student Code on School Transportation Regulation

     E.  New Hires -​ Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and​ favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Alyce Allely

On-Site Coordinator

$12.87 per hour

Kim Arnold

Part Time Special Education Associate - Level I

$9.73 per hour

Damian Foutch

Special Education Associate

$10.73 per hour

Andrea Grile

Substitute Nurse

$155 per day

Willow Harvey

Child Care Associate 

$7.25 per hour

Chase Heinold

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$145 per day

Jenny McVay

Bus Associate

$12.63 per hour

Randy Schmitt

Suburban Driver

$36.25 per route

Deborah Stanislav

Substitute Special Education Associate

$10.73 per hour

Mackenzie Zeski

Child Care Associate

$9.70 per hour

     F.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Jennifer Fletcher

From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.

$10.73 per hour

Lynnette Malovrh

From Kid’s Place Secretary to Authorized Substitute Teacher

$145 per day

Natalie Mannen

From Substitute Teacher Associate to Special Education Assoc. - Level I

$9.73 per hour

     G.  Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Timothy Courtier

Building Custodian

Resignation

02/27/2020

Joe Fustos

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Willow Harvey

Child Care Associate

Resignation

February 20, 2020

Makayla Huffman

Special Education Associate

Termination

02/28/2020

Jeannie Whitmore

Night Shift Lead Custodian

Resignation

03/04/2020

     H.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Liam A.

Lewis Central

2020-2021

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Ayden A.

Glenwood

2020-2021

Hamburg

Approve

2020-2021

Treyvor B.

Clayton Ridge

2020-2021

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Audrey B.

East Mills

2020-2021

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Gavin H.

Glenwood

2020-2021

Sidney

Approve

2020-2021

Easton M.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

2020-2021

Zoe M.

Lewis Central

2020-2021

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Melanie P.

Fremont-Mills

Remain following move to Glenwood 

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Jaden S.

Lewis Central

Remain following move to Glenwood

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Tyler S.

Lewis Central

Remain following move to Glenwood

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Cadence W.

Council Bluffs

2020-2021

Glenwood

Approve 

2020-2021

Nathanael W.

Glenwood

2020-2021

East Mills

Approve

2020-2021

  1. Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.          Approval of Bills - Director Curt 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

Builders Club

March Madness

& Activities

AHA (50%/$350), Middle School activities and games, anything over $100 to Kiwanis for pickleball

$700

3/13/2020

Dance Team

Daddy Daughter Dance

Camp, uniforms, equipment, and state expenses

$500-$1000

April

Dance Team

Lil Rams Dance

Camp, uniforms, equipment, and state

$500

TBD

 

Clinic

expenses

 

 

Student Council

March Madness Basketball Game

School improvement projects and float decorations

$800-$1000

3/27/2020

Key Club

Design a Parking Spot

Purchase bench/table for the front lobby

$200

4/26/2020

Key Club

T-shirt Sales (Imana kids)

Donation to help support children from Imana build a school and village

$500

3/16/2020

BPA

Local Business Services

Hotel and costs for National BPA Conference

$1,600

3/10-4/15/20

20

Boys/Girls Track

Event Sponsor

Lodging expenses for Kansas and Drake Relays

$1,000

3/28-4/27/20

20

     K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Allison Henderson

Iowa Learning Academy -

Presenting

Des Moines, IA

6/9/2020

6/10/2020

Derrica Hutchings

Attend SDE I Teach K! conference

Las Vegas, NV

7/5/2020

7/10/2020

Jennifer Young

Attend SDE I Teach K! conference

Las Vegas, NV

7/5/2020

7/10/2020

Elizabeth Jensen

Attend SDE I Teach K! conference

Las Vegas, NV

7/5/2020

7/10/2020

Destiny DeLashmutt

Attend SDE I Teach K! conference

Las Vegas, NV

7/5/2020

7/10/2020

Deborah Fajardo

Attend SDE I Teach K! conference

Las Vegas, NV

7/5/2020

7/10/2020

Kirsten Cashatt

Attend SDE I Teach K! conference

Las Vegas, NV

7/5/2020

7/10/2020

Kim Carlson

Attend SDE I teach K conference

Las Vegas, NE

7/5/2020

7/10/2020

Dawn Hillyer

Attend SDE I Teach K! conference

Las Vegas, NV

7/8/2020

7/10/2020

Lori Burton

Job Corps Campus for Juniors and

Seniors eligible and interested in Job Corps as a post-secondary option or a possible way of finishing their diploma if needed.

Excelsior Springs, MO

4/3/2020

4/3/2020

Chris Visser

Maryville MO Indoor Track Meet

Maryville, MO

3/24/2020

3/24/2020

Kendra Biermann

Work-based Learning Conference

Des Moines, IA

4/22/2020

4/23/2020

Kathryn Johnson

Work-based Learning Conference

Des Moines, IA

4/22/2020

4/23/2020

Colleen Confer

Schoology Conference

Austin, TX

7/25/2020

7/30/2020

Mark Starner

Indoor Track Meet

Maryville, MO

3/24/2020

3/24/2020

Jordan Bueltel

NWMSU Indoor meet

Maryville, MO

3/24/2020

3/24/2020

Dan Schoening

Iowa Jazz Championships

Committee

Ames, IA

4/6/2020

4/7/2020

Kate Wilson

NWMS Track Meet

Maryville, MO

3/24/2020

3/24/2020

Kristi Buman

IASBO Conf

AMES, IA

3/25/2020

3/26/2020

 

L.

Grant Requests

 

 

 

 

NAME

 

PURPOSE

 

AMOUNT

None

 

 

 

 

 

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 
  5. 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  - ​ Traffic Flow Plan

        I.  Print Shop Report

 

7.  OLD BUSINESS

                A.            None

 

8.  NEW BUSINESS

A.

 

Approval of General Obligation Bond Refinancing Engagement with Piper Sandler & Co.    

I am seeking approval of the Engagement with Piper Sandler & Co.

Motion

B.

 

Approval of Dissemination Agent Agreement with Piper Sander & Co​.

I am seeking approval of the Dissemination Agent Agreement with Piper Sander

Motion

C.

Approval of Resolution Providing for the Award and Issuance of

Motion

General Obligation School Refunding Bonds and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same.

I am seeking approve of the Resolution Providing for the Award and Issuance of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds and Providing for the Levy of Taxes to Pay the Same.   

 

D.

Approval of Contract for Professional Services

I am seeking approval of the contract with Heggerty Phonemic  Awareness Curriculum for In-Person Professional Services.

 

Motion

 

E.

 

Approval of Bid

I am seeking approval of the bid from School Bus Sales in the amount of $184,850 for two new 65 Passenger School Buses. 

Motion

 

F.

 

Approval to Change PLC Date from May 13th to May 14th I am seeking approval to move the PLC date from May 13 to May 14, 2020. 

Motion

 

G.

 

Approval of Cooperative Agreement with University of Northern Iowa I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with UNI for  placement of student teachers and other educational experience students.

Motion

 

H.

 

Approval of 5 Year Plan

I am seeking approval of the 5 Year Plan as presented.

Motion

9.

 

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

March 9, 2020                              Regular Board Meeting                          High School Media Center

                                                                                                                       504 E. Sharp St., Glenwood

 

March 23, 2020                           Board Work Session                                  Central Office Conference Room

                                                                                                                          103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

 

Agenda for May 11, 2020 - 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

 

May 8, 2020

 

To:      All School Board Members                                      Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:  Devin Embray, Superintendent                               Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:      GCSD Regular Board Meeting

            Mon, May 11, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM (CDT)

 

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1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

2.SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1. None

3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Work Session - April 2, 2020
    2. Special Meeting - April 9, 2020
    3. Public Hearing & Regular Meeting - April 13, 2020

                  4. Special Meeting - April 22, 2020

                  5. Work Session - April 27, 2020

 

      B. Approval of Agenda

      C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

406.1

Health and Safety

503.5

Communicable Diseases

       D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

900

Statement of Guiding Principles for Building and Site

901

Site Acquisition and Building Construction

901.1

School Facilities Long Range Planning

901.2

Site Specifications

901.3

Site Acquisition

901.4

Selection of an Architect

901.5

Preliminary Building Specifications

901.6

Educational Building Specifications

901.7

Financing Site and Construction

901.8

Construction Contract Bidding

      E. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Marissa Felt

Social Emotional Liaison

$35,980 -Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts.

Haley Frink

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place

$10.56 per hour

Katrina Hobart

Teacher - Special Education Level I

$40,926

Katherine Kaufmann

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

$9.70 per hour

Marissa Klindt

Assistant HS / Head MS Girls Cross Country Coach

$3,025

Lindsey Lipsett

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

$9.70 per hour

Damien Yeager

Building Custodian

$11.46 per hour

     F. Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Ann Greenfield

Teacher - Special Education Level I to Special Education Level 2/3

No Change

    G. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

 

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Janie Hammer

Building Secretary

Resignation

May 26, 2020

Sasha Rindone

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

H. Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Carsen B.

Glenwood

Family move

Fremont-Mills

Approve

2020-2021

Presley B.

Glenwood

Family move

Fremont-Mills

Approve

2020-2021

Claire M.

Lewis Central

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Nicholas M.

Lewis Central

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Taylor M.

Lewis Central

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

Odin O.

Lewis Central

Good Cause

Glenwood

Approve

2020-2021

  1. Approval of Financial Reports
  1. Approval of Bills - Director Elizabeth Richardson 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

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

West Library

 

Scholastic Book Fair

 

To purchase books

 

AMAP

 

5/10-23/2020

     K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Judy Foutch

8th Annual Midwest School Mental Health Conference

 

Des Moines, IA

 

August 6, 2020

 

August 7, 2020

 

Jessica Miller

Iowa State Fair - FFA Members will be showing livestock.

 

Des Moines, IA

 

August 5, 2020

 

August 7, ,2020

 

Michelle Fluckey

8th Annual Midwest School Mental Health Conference

 

Des Moines, IA

 

August 6, 2020

 

August 7, 2020

 

Jennifer Pontefract

8th Annual Midwest School Mental Health Conference

 

Des Moines, IA

 

August 6, 2020

 

August 7, 2020

 

Lindsey Tadin

8th Annual Midwest School Mental Health Conference

 

Des Moines, IA

 

August 6, 2020

 

August 7, 2020

Jedd Taylor

 

PowerSchool Training

 

Anaheim, CA

 

June 28, 2020

 

July 3, 2020

     L. Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     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
  5. Activities Complex Update

6.REPORTS

  1. Building Administrator Report
    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 & Earth Day Video
  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 Parent & Student Handbook Revisions for 2020-2021                        Motion
    1. THRIVE

                    I am seeking approval of the THRIVE Parent & Student Handbook for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

       B. Approval of Iowa Association of School Boards Renewal                                            Motion

                  I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with IASB for the 2020-2021 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 2020-2021 school year.


     D.  Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement                                                    Motion

           I am seeking approval of the AEA Purchasing Agreement for food, small wares and ware wash for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

     E. Approval of 2020-2021 Consortium Agreement                                         Motion

          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).

 

    F.  Approval of Tentative Graduates                                                                     Motion

       I am seeking approval of the 2020 Tentative Graduates, contingent upon completion of all requirements.

 

   G.  Approval of Outside Equipment Proposal  Document #1   Document #2            Motion

         I am seeking approval to engage into a lease agreement with Agrisivion to provide necessary equipment to our district for                 outdoor grounds and buildings.

       H.  Approval of Retainer Agreement                                                                                             Motion

          I am seeking approval of the Retainer Agreement with T9 Creative.

  1. Approval of Pay Increase for Bus Drivers for 2020-2021                                                       Motion

          I am seeking approval of the increase for 2020-2021 for bus drivers as presented.

        J.  LMC Proposal on Use of Personal Leave Days                                                                   Motion

            For the Boards consideration the LMC is seeking approval of the proposed use of personal leave days for the remainder of                the 2019-2020 school year and potential carry over into the 2020-2021 school year.

        K.  IT Managed Services                                                                                                            Discussion

             Discussing RFP Process starting July 1, 2020

    9. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                              Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Monday, May 11, 2020                                 Regular Meeting                                              Via GoToMeeting 

No Board Work Session in May

Monday, June 8, 2020                                 Regular Meeting

Monday, June 22, 2020                                 Board Work

Agenda for May 14, 2020 - Super Board Meeting

May 13, 2020

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:         Super Board Meeting - Thu, May 14, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CDT)

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  1. Update by School Board
    1. Challenges and Opportunities - Open Dialogue
      • Activities Complex
      • Return to Learn Plan
      • Graduation
  2. Update by City Council
    1. Challenges and Opportunities - Open Dialogue
      • Summer Sports Activities
      • Camping at Lake Park
      • Aquatic Center
      • PW DirectorJob Opening
      • Code Enforcement/P & Z
  3. Update by County Supervisors
    1. Challenges and Opportunities - Open Dialogue
      • Flood Recovery Fund - Mayberry
      • Bunge Interchange - Crouch

Agenda for May 18, 2020 - 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

 

May 18, 2020

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:     Special Meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CDT)

 

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  1. Call Meeting to Order

 

      2. Approval of Modification of 2020-2021 School Calendar                                  Motion

          I am seeking approval of the modified 2020-2021 School Calendar.

 

      3. Adjournment                                                                                                         Motion

Agenda for May 19, 2020 - Special Meeting

Agenda for May 26, 2020 - 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

 

May 22, 2020

 

To:         All School Board Members                                                         Voting Order:

                                                                                                                 Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:   Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                    Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                 Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                 Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:         GCSD Special BOE Mtg

               Tue, May 26, 2020 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

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1. Call Meeting to Order

2. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

      A.  ​New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

Name

Position

Salary

Genevieve Hartshorn

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare

$9.70 per hour

Sarah Phillips

Special Education - Strategist II

$40,926 - Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts.

Larissa Pelley

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare

$7.25 per hour (High School Student)

     B.  Separation from District

Name

Position

Reason

Date

Sara Barrett

Child Care Associate

Resignation

May 28, 2020

Emily Finken

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Adam Giaffoglione

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

 

  3.     Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with GEA                                                                               Motion

         I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Glenwood Education Association.

  4.     Approval of Milk Bid      Document #1     Document #2                                                                             Motion

         I am seeking approval of the Milk Bid from Hiland Dairy

   5.     Approval to move forward with Summer Baseball/Softball                                                    Discussion/Motion

          After discussion a motion will be made.                                                                                        

    6.    Adjournment                                                                                                                                              Motion

Agenda for November 11, 2019 - Regular Board Meeting (Annual Reorganizational 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 8, 2019

To:      All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

 

Re:

November Regular Meeting -

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

High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

 

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 Meeting - ​October 14, 2019
    2. Board Work Session - ​October 28, 2019
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

702.7 

School Bus Safety Instruction

702.8

Student Conduct on School Transportation

702.8R1

Student Conduct on School Transportation

702.9

Transportation in Private Vehicles for Extracurricular Activities

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings  

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

500.16R1

Truancy Regulations

500.16E1

Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance

500.16E2

Attendance Cooperation Agreement

500.16E3

Compulsory Attendance Mediation Agreement

500.16E4

Doctor’s Note to School

500.16F3

Recommendation for Referral to County Attorney for Violation of State Mandatory Attendance

Law

800 

Statement of Guiding Principles for Business Procedures

801.1 

Planning the Budget

801.2

Preparation of the Budget Document

801.3

Requirements of the Budget Document

801.4

Publication of the Budget

801.5

Public Review of the Budget

801.6

Budget Adoption by the Board

801.7

Budget as a Spending Plan

801.8

Financial Accounting System

801.9

Classification of Accounts

     E.     New Hires​ - ​Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Zack Aistrope

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per Hour

Belynda Brammer

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level ⅔ (1:1)

$10.73 per Hour

Lucas Clark

Groundskeeper

$12.76 per Hour

Maygen Clayton

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.09 per  Hour

Bryan Diekmann

Assistant Weight Room Supervisor

$1,080

Alyce Honeyman

Substitute Teacher

$155 per Day

Shirley Howard

Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.73 per Hour

Brian Jaworski

Part Time Mechanic

$10.53 per  Hour

Heidi Lunn

Kid’s Place Coordinator

$40,000

Tara Merz

Substitute Bus Driver

$38 per Route after

Probationary Period

Mark Pontefract

Substitute Suburban Driver

$36.25 per Route after

Probationary Period

Justin Spahn

Substitute Bus Driver

$38 per Route after

Probationary Period

Brian Stanley

Assistant MS Boys Basketball Coach

$2,160

     F.    Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

William McGinnis

Bus Driver to Custodian & Substitute Bus Driver

$11.46 per Hour &

$38 per Route

     G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Jana Aldrich

Teacher

Resignation

November 15, 2019

Ben Haynes

MS Assistant Volleyball Coach

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

Rhonda Maiers

Director of Kid’s Place Daycare

Retirement

June 30, 2020

Becky McKee

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

November 1, 2019

Kelsey Miller

MS Student Council Co-Sponsor

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 SY

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Lillian P.

Glenwood

Remain after Move

Red Oak

Approve

Yes

Jack R.

Glenwood

Remain after Move

Sidney

Approve

Yes

  1. Approval of Financial Reports
    1. 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

Builders Club

Activity Night

Mills Co. Storehouse, Love Tree

$400

11/15/2019

Student Council

Holiday Ornament

Incentives and Activities for Connections

$1,500

11/12/2019

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Katie Larsen

2019 Track and Field Clinic

Des Moines, IA

12/6/2019

12/7/2019

Sherry Herron

SAM Iowa Convention

Des Moines, IA

12/5/2019

12/6/2019

Kristin Lappala

SAM Iowa Conference

Des Moines, IA

12/5/2019

12/6/2019

Sherry Herron

National SAM conference

Marco Island, FL

1/30/2020

2/2/2020

Ben Haynes

Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/6/2019

12/7/2019

Heidi Stanley

State SAM Conference

Des Moines, IA

12/5/2019

12/6/2019

Chris Visser

Track and Field Clinic

Ames, IA

12/6/2019

12/7/2019

Marissa Klindt

2019 Iowa Track and Field

Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/6/2019

12/7/2019

Cheri Maxwell

State Dance Competition

Des Moines, IA

12/5/2019

12/7/2019

David Clark

State Color Guard Competition

Des Moines, IA

12/5/2019

12/7/2019

Cory Faust

Iowa Football Coaches Association

Board of Directors Meeting, Playoff Coaches Recognition, JH Coach of the Year Recognition. Saturday is the IFCA All-State Meeting in Des

Moines

Cedar Falls, IA & Des

Moines, IA

11/21/2019

11/23/2019

Christina Boldra

Observing a Spanish teacher who uses the same CI/TPRS methods in her classroom. She also used proficiency scales and I want to get an idea of how she uses them in the world language classroom.

Dunkerton, IA

11/17/2019

11/18/2019

Audrey Little

State Dance Competition

Des Moines, IA

12/5/2019

12/7/2019

Devin Embray

IGHSAU Representative Council

Cedar Rapids, IA

11/13/2019

11/15/2019

Devin Embray

IASB Annual Convention

Des Moines, IA 

11/20/2019

11/21/2019

Kristi Buman

IASB Annual Convention

Des Moines, IA

11/20/2019

11/21/2019

 

L.

Grant Requests

 

 

 

 

NAME

 

PURPOSE

 

AMOUNT

None

 

 

 

 

 

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 - Spring 2019 ISASP Results - Chad Lang​   
  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      ​ Roof Sections   
  9. 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)

 

  1. Election of Officers
    1. President

Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the  School Board for 2019-2020.  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 2019-2020.  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 2019-2020.       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

November 25, 2019

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

MS Boys Basketball & Volleyball Banquet

December 9, 2019

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Wrestling JV Invitational

No December  Work Session

 

 

 

January 13, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

MS Girls Basketball & Boys Varsity Swimming Meet

January 27, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

MS Wrestling; MS Girls

Basketball; JV Wrestling

Tournament

February 10, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

MS Girls Basketball

February 24, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Varsity Boys Basketball

(Districts); WIT Jazz Festival

March 9, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

2nd Gr. Music Program

March 23, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Girls Varsity ISU Indoor Track & Field

April 13, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Spring Break; Boys Varsity​

Golf; MS Boys & Girls Track &

Field; Varsity Girls Golf; Boys

JV Soccer; Boys & Girls

Varsity Tennis Dual; Boys

Varsity Track & Field; Boys

Varsity Soccer 

April 27, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Boys & Girls Varsity Track & Field; Boys & Girls JV Soccer

May 11, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Boys & Girls Varsity Golf

H-10; Girls Varsity Tennis

H-10; Boys & Girls Varsity

Track & Field H-10 Rain Date;

MS Boys & Girls Track & Field

H-10; Boys JVSoccer

May 25, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Memorial Day

June 8, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Boys & Girls JV and Varsity Baseball & Softball

June 22, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

9th Gr Baseball; Varsity

Baseball & Softball

July 13 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Varsity Baseball

July 27, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

August 10, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

August 24, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

September 14, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

September 28, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

October 12, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

October 26, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

     C.    Appointments / Assignments for 2019-2020    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 Curt Becker
  5. CCC Committee - Currently Elizabeth Richardson​   
  6. Wellness Committee - Currently Theresa Romens
  7. Review of Bills - Currently revolves each month in alphabetical order​       
  8. Technology Committee - Currently Curt Becker
  9. Glenwood Community School Foundation - Currently Curt Becker
  10. Super Board Representative - Currently Theresa Romens\

     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              Motion

            

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

 

Agenda for November 20-21, 2019 - Attendance at IASB Convention

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 20, 2019

 

To:                  All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:             Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

 

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘23

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Re:     Attendance at IASB Convention -

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 and

 

Thursday, November 21, 2019

Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa      

 

 

I.          Attendance at the Iowa Association of School Boards Convention

 

 

 

 

Agenda for November 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

 

November 22, 2019

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:  

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:              Devin Embray, Superintendent                   Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:     Special Meeting & Board Work Session -        Monday, November 25, 2019 - ​6:30 p.m. 

                                                                                        Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor        

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order
  2. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

FCCLA

Decorate Ceiling Tiles for RamsUnited

Travel expenses for state and national conferences

AMAP

11/12-12/20/19

Staff

“Jeans Day”

To raise money for Mills

County Storehouse at

Thanksgiving & for the Love

Tree at Christmas

AMAP

11/25-12/4/2019

 

WORK SESSION

  1. Quarterly Newsletter Review - Cheri Maxwell ​6:30 PM
  2. Quarterly Deck Reporting 
    1. Long-Range Facility Planning 7:00 PM
    2. FAST Benchmark​ (Sherry Herron, Genie Wickham & Heidi Stanley)​ 7:30 PM
    3. Activity Surveys for Fall Activities (Jeff Bissen) ​8:15 PM
    4. Outcome Assessment (HS & MS​) (Rick Nickerson & Heidi Stanley) ​8:30 PM  
  3. Discussion regarding Early Notification Retirement Incentive

Agenda for November 7, 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

 

                November 6, 2019                      

 

To:       All School Board Members

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

 

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

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

 

City Report

  1. Vacancies on Boards
  2. Housing Developments
  3. Vine Street Road Repair

 

School Report

  1. New Members of the School Board
  2. Activities Complex Update
  3. Trails
  4. UniteGPS
  5. Bus Drivers

 

County Report

  1. Buy Outs
  2. ATV Ordinance
  3. Other

 

 

Next Meeting Date - _______________________________

 

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

Agenda for October 14, 2019 - Work Session & 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

 

October 11, 2019

 

To:      All School Board Members                                      Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                           Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:       Board Work Session (Booster Club) - Monday, October 14, 2019 - 6:30 p.m.

                                                                             High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

 

Re:                                     October Regular Meeting -Monday, October 14, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                         High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

 

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                        
    1. Call to Order
  2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                 
    1. THRIVE
  3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1. None
  4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

                 A. Approval of Minutes

                     1.   Regular Meeting - ​September 9, 2019

                     2.   Board Work Session - ​September 23, 2019

                B. Approval of Agenda

                C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

505.4

Graduation Requirements

505.5

Early Graduation

505.6

Commencement

702.3

School Transportation for ExtraCurricular Activities

802.1

Local, State and Federal Income

802.2

Use of School Property and Equipment

802.3

Sale of Bonds

802.4

Investments

802.5

Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Memorials

802.6

Depository of Funds

802.7

Student Activities Fund

       D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings  

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

702.7 

School Bus Safety Instruction

702.8

Student Conduct on School Transportation

702.8R1

Student Conduct on School Transportation

702.9

Transportation in Private Vehicles for Extracurricular Activities

       E.     New Hires​ - ​Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Baylee Baker

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.73 per hour

Joan Becker

Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Teresa Bledsoe

Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Steven Bogert

Substitute Bus Driver

$36.25 per route after training

Jennifer Buckingham

Middle School Play / Musical Director

$1,350

Cara Delaney

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Dennis Hagymasi

Substitute Custodian

$11.46 per hour 

Rhonda Lothrop

Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Blaine Maher

Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Alexis Morris

Child Care Provider @ Kid’s Place

$7.25 per hour

(HS Student)

Rebecca Neff

Assistant Middle School Play / Musical Director

$540

Shayla Pierce

Child Care Provider @ Kid’s Place

$7.25 per hour

(HS Student)

Colton Radford

Substitute Bus Driver

$36.25 per route after training

Felicia Trujillo

Special Education Teacher Associate - PreK - Level ⅔ (1:1)

$10.73 per hour

Diane Vontersch

Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Brandon Wear

Substitute Bus Driver

$36.25 per route after training

Tucker Weber

Assistant Middle School Football Coach

$2,160

Margo Young

Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

       F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Robert Durbin

From Bus Driver to Mechanic

$24 per hour

Vernon Hoge

From Route #5 AM & PM to Route #5 AM Only

No Change

Sarah Phillips

From Special Education Teacher  Assoc to Auth. Substitute Teacher

$145 per day

       G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Thomas Belt

Custodian

Resignation

October 4, 2019

Nancy Heitman

Bus Driver

Resignation

September 30, 2019

Alita Jones

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

September 29, 2019

Naomi Nieland

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

October 11, 2019

Leverne Rohrberg

Bus Driver for TAG Shuttle (only)

Resignation

September 9, 2019

       H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Haley C.

Clayton Ridge

Good Cause

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Blane H.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student 2019-20

Fremont-Mills

Approve

Yes

Raylan S.

Fremont-Mills

Good Cause

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Korbyn T.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student 2019-20

Fremont-Mills

Approve

Yes

Imogene T.

Fremont-Mills

Kindergarten Student 2019-20

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

 

  1.     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

Ram Brew

Coffee shop/Spirit shop

In-house student work experience and supplies

$500

9/13/19-5/31/20

Cheerleaders

Homecoming car / window painting

2019-2020 season expenses

$100-$150

9/14-9/19/19

MS Student Council

Fall Madness

Love Tree and VR equipment

$700

11/1/2019

MS Student Council

Breast Cancer

Awareness Jeans Day

Donation to American Cancer Society

$150

10/28/19 11/1/19

Key Club

Change War

Bench for entryway

$400

3/23/2020

Key Club

Prom parking lot painting

Bench for entryway

$100

4/26/2020

Glenwood Color Guard

Community gift wrapping

Winter guard items

AMAP

12/1-12/8/19

Thrive

Target Gift Registry

Items needed for the new Thrive location

items

10/15/19-3/1/20

Thrive

Donors Choose

Items needed for the new Thrive location

items

10/15/19 -

1/17/20

       K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Kathleen Loeffelbein

Iowa School Counselors Conf

Altoona, IA

11/03/2019

11/05/2019

Tucker Weber

IWCOA

Des Moines, IA

10/26/2019

10/27/2019

Dixie DeAnne

Thomas

State Cheer ICCA Competition

Des Moines, IA

11/1/2019

11/2/2019

Raina Meads

ICCA Cheer Competition

Des Moines, IA

11/1/2019

11/2/2019

Dixie DeAnne

Thomas

Annual Honor Squad Event for

ICCA

Cedar Falls, IA

11/21/2019

11/23/2019

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir Competition

Gretna, NE 

1/11/2020

1/11/2020

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir Competition

Wahoo, NE

2/22/2020

2/22/2020

Heidi Stanley

Attend ITAG conference

Des Moines, IA

10/14/2019

10/15/2019

Timothy Johnson

Attend the Iowa TAG conference

Des Moines, IA

10/14/2019

10/15/2019

Mark Starner

IATC Track Coaches Clinic in

Ames

Ames, IA

12/5/2019

12/6/2019

Jordan Bueltel

Iowa Track Coaches Clinic

Ames IA

12/6/2019

12/7/2019

Jennifer Tallmon

(Schwartz)

ITAG conference

Des Moines, IA 

10/13/2019

10/15/2019

Michelle Millar

Iowa School Counselor Conf

Altoona, IA

11/3/2019

11/5/2019

Katie Wilson

Iowa Coaches Track Clinic

Ames, IA

12/6/2019

12/7/2019

Pat Staebell

Iowa School Counselor Conf

Altoona, IA

11/3/2019

11/5/2019

Adam Buthe

IWCOA

Des Moines, IA

10/26/2019

10/27/2019

Bobbi Jo Hancock

Green Hills AEA & Other AEAs

Coralville, IA 

11/4/2019

11/6/2019

       L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Iowa Beef Industry Council

Reimbursement for using beef in Foods Classes

$350

TeamMates Mentoring

Start up fees, table cloth, banner, t-shirts, snack or sack  lunch for mentees for events, crafts, and games.

$1,500

       M.     Curriculum 

 

 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

 

 

   5.     ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

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

        A.  None

 8.  NEW BUSINESS

 

  1. IASB Resolutions  (Instructions - Call for Legislative Priorities)​ Discussion & Please review the2019 IASB Resolutions.  The Board will select their Motion top four legislative priorities at Monday’s meeting.​      

 

        B. Discussion & Motion to Approve Changes to Kid’s Place Contracts          Motion After discussion I am seeking approval to the proposed                   changes to Kid’s Place contracts.

 

         C. Approval of Glenwood Community Schools 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.

 

         D. Approval of PowerSchool SIS Maintenance & Support and Enrollment Administration  Contracts     Motion

               I am seeking approval of the Maintenance & Support Contract and the  Enrollment Administration Contract for PowerSchool.

 

        E. Approval of PowerSchool Access Agreement    Motion

            I am seeking approval of the Agreement between the school district and Grant Wood AEA for support services.

        F.  Approval of Resolution                Motion

            I am seeking approval of the Resolution with the City of Glenwood Regarding the Oak Ridge Park Urban Renewal Area.

       G. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University            Motion

            I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University for placement of students for field experience.

       H.  Community / Contractor Appreciation Open House & Tours     Discussion

              The board will discuss hosting a  Community / Contractor Appreciation Open House and Tours of the new Athletic Complex on Wednesday,                      October 23 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.   A meal and tour of the complex will be provided for a free will offering.

9.  ADJOURNMENT            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Regular Board Meeting Center

 

                Monday, October 14, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.                   High School  Media

504 East Sharp Street

Board Work Session

 

Monday, October 28, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.                  Central Office

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Regular Board Meeting Center

 

                Monday, November 11, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.               High School Media

504 East Sharp Street

IASB Conference

 

Wed., Nov. 20 & Thurs., Nov. 21, 2019                  Iowa Events Center

Des Moines, IA

Board Work Session

Monday,  November 25, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.            Central Office

504 East Sharp Street

 

Agenda for October 28, 2019 - 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

 

October 25, 2019

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

Re:      Board Work Session -        Monday, October 28, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. 

                                                         Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor        

 

Work Session

  1. Quarterly Deck Reporting 
    1. ACT & College Readiness (High School)​   
    2. Finance Report (Kristi)

                                  i.          Treasurer Report - CAR​ ii.   Fund Balances Previous Year iii.       Open Enrollment/Certified Count

                  C. Superintendent Monitoring

 

         2. Budgetary Projections (Devin & Kristi)

         3. Technology Update (Todd Steckelberg)

Agenda for September 23, 2019 - Special 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

 

September 19, 2019

 

To:                  All School Board Members

Voting Order:  

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:             Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

 

 

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

Re:     Special Meeting & Board Work Session -

 

Special Meeting

  1. Call to Order

 

        2. Approval of Overnight / Out of State Travel

 

Monday, September 23, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. 

Central Office, 103 Central, 3rd Floor       

                Name                         Conference

                Location                    Dates

                Lori Burton                    Field Trip to Job Corps Campus

   Excelsior Springs, MO          Sept. 27, 2019

                Lori Burton                    IHSSA Coaches Conference

   Ames, IA                               Oct. 11-12, 2019

                Brenda Evans              Speech Conference

   Ames, IA                               Oct. 11-12, 2019

                 Kristi Buman               IASBO Conference

 

   Altoona, IA                            Sept. 24-25, 2019

Debbie Schoening               IASBO Conference 2019

   Altoona, IA                            Sept. 24-25, 2019

 

Work Session

1.    Quarterly Deck Reporting 

  1. Course Enrollment - Chad Lang
  2. Strategic Initiatives - Chad Lang & Devin Embray

Agenda for September 9, 2019

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 6, 2019

 

To:      All School Board Members                                      Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                           Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19

                                                                                          Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19

 

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME

 

Re:      September Regular Meeting -Monday, September 9, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                              Glenwood HS Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.

 

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                        
    1.     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 Meeting - August 12, 2019

                            2.     Board Work Session - August 26, 2019

                 B.        Approval of Agenda

                 C.       Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

 

DESCRIPTION

805.1 

School District Records

 

805.1R

Record Retention

 

805.2

Personnel Records

 

805.3

Student Records

 

805.4

Bonds for Officers and Employees

 

805.5

Inventory

 

805.6

General Fixed Capital Assets

 

805.7

General Intangible Assets

805.8

Debt Management

806.1 

Insurance Program

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings  

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

505.4

Graduation Requirements

505.5

Early Graduation

505.6

Commencement

702.3

School Transportation for ExtraCurricular Activities

802.1

Local, State and Federal Income

802.2

Use of School Property and Equipment

802.3

Sale of Bonds

802.4

Investments

802.5

Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Memorials

802.6

Depository of Funds

802.7

Student Activities Fund

     E.     New Hires​ - ​Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results  

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Savannah Apperson-Casteel

Health Aide

$13.00 per hour

Jordyn Coates

Special Education Preschool Associate & Floater Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Gabriella Goetzinger

Special Education Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Abigael Gorden

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare

$9.70 per hour

Leeann Hill

Food Service Worker

$11.09 per hour

Makayla Huffman

Special Education Preschool Associate - Level 2/3 (1:1)

$10.73 per hour

Shana Johnston

Special Education Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Valerie Jordan

Media Associate

$9.73 per hour

Evonne Kates

Special Education Preschool Associate - Level 2/3 (1:1)

$10.73 per hour

Elizabeth Keene

General Education Associate 

$9.73 per hour

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Jessica Bumann

From Food Service to Preschool Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Charity Cunningham

From Food Service to Special Education Associate - Level 2/3

$10.73 per hour

Deb Davis

From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.

No Change

Paula Leick

From Health Aide to Substitute Health Aide or Secretary

No Change

Lisa Sowers

From Preschool Associate to Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place

$10.56 per hour

Mark Starner

From Assistant MS Football Coach to Head MS Football Coach (8th)

$2,970

     G.     Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Adam Buthe

Assistant Weight Room Supervisor

Resignation

August 26, 2019

Craig Florian

Middle School Play Director

Resignation

August 30, 2019

Bree Jensen

Child Care Associate

Resignation

August 9, 2019

Lisa Keltner

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 19, 2019

Jarek Landess

Child Care Associate

Resignation

September 4, 2019

Courtney Lovely

Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. / Test Proctor

Resignation

August 27, 2019

Sarah Madison

Substitute Special Educ. Teacher Assoc

Resignation

August 29, 2019

Jamie McMillan

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

August 12, 2019

Michael Williams

Bus Mechanic

Resignation

September 13, 2019

Dave Young

Bus Driver

Resignation

August 19, 2019

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Derek B.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Zander B.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Austin E.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Akaisha M.

Fremont-Mills

Adoption

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Zaiden M.

Glenwood

Family Move

Lewis Central

Approve

Yes

James P.

Glenwood

For the 2020-2021 School Year

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Cash P.

Lewis Central

 

Glenwood

 

 

Ellsie P.

Lewis Central

 

Glenwood

 

 

Ethan P.

Council Bluffs

Foster Care

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Reese S.

Glenwood

Family Move

Treynor

Approve

Yes

Luke W.

Glenwood

Dual Enroll for Athletics Only

East Mills

Approve

Yes

  1.       Approval of Financial Reports

                                A.           Approval of Bills - ​Director Richardson ​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

MS Student Council

Ram Beads

Classroom VR set

$200

9/16-9/20/19

1st Grade

Donors Choose

headphones for classroom

$351

all year

West Library

Book Fair

books for West Elementary

AMAP

10/17-10/24/19

Junior Class-

Class of 2021

Powder Puff Football

Game

DJ services, snacks and decorations

$800

11/8 or 11/9/19

Junior Class-

Class of 2021

Volleybro Volleyball Tourney

DJ services, snacks and decorations

$500

11/15/2019

Northeast Media

Book Fair

books for Northeast Elementary

AMAP

10/14-10/28/19

Glenwood

Band (Flags)

Little Rams Color Guard camp

guard equipment and routines

AMAP

11/16/2019

Glenwood Band

Cookie Dough

assist students with 4 year trip and SWIHMB trip

AMAP

2/1-3/1/20

FCCLA

Strawberry Sales

national conference travel expenses

AMAP

2/3-2/24/20

FCCLA

Pass the Stocking

Donation to Ronald McDonald House

AMAP

12/2019-01/2020

Hospitality and Baking

Sales of Entrees and baked goods

supplies and ingredients for hospitality and baking

AMAP

9/9/2019

FFA

fruit, meat, cheese, beef jerky

CDE and SAE costs, leadership conferences, FFA dues, apparel, fair project materials, animals SAE showcases animal and livestock tags, FFA official dress

AMAP

10/7-11/6/19

Cheerleaders

Cheer Camp & Shirts

new 2019-2020 season expenses and new signs from Warrens/Varsity

$50-$100

8/15-10/4/19

Transitional Kindergarten

Donors Choose

mats for rest time

$600

8/30-12/19/19

Kindergarten

Donors Choose

chair pockets

$302

8/19-12/19/19

Reach/SADD

AHS - Red Out

raise money for AHA and raise awareness for healthy heart care

AMAP

10/7-10/21/19

SPED LEVEL

II/III

Staff Pizza

entry and travel to special olympics

$500

9/27/19-5/28/20

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Nancy Wright

International Literacy

Association annual conference

New Orleans, LA 

10/9/2019

10/14/2019

Nicole Guild

Attend EC SDI Year 2 cohort

Des Moines, IA

10/10/19

10/10/2019

Bobbi Hancock

Attend EC SDI Year 2 cohort

Des Moines, IA

10/10/19

10/10/2019

Julie McMullen

Attend EC SDI Year 2 cohort

Des Moines, IA

10/10/19

10/10/2019

Kevin Kilpatrick

Men's Choir Festival

Lincoln, NE 

10/7/2019

10/7/2019

Janis Moore

FCCLA National Fall Leadership

Conference

Dallas, Texas

11/14/2019

11/17/2019

Jeff Yoachim

NATA Convention (art)

Nebraska City,  NE

9/27/2019

9/28/2019

Chelsey Hirt

Nevada Tournament

Nevada, IA

9/27/2019

9/28/2019

Kathryn Johnson

Volleyball tournament

Nevada, IA

9/27/2019

9/28/2019

Jedd Taylor

Attend Iowa School Counselor

Association Conference

Des Moines, IA

11/3/2019

11/5/2019

Katie Wilson

Volleyball Tournament 

Nevada, IA

09/27/2019

09/28/2019

Colleen Confer

Teaching, Learning, Coaching Conf.

Overland Park, KS

10/5/2019

10/8/2019

Jennifer Pontefract

ISCA Conference

Des Moines, IA

11/3/2019

11/5/2019

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Glenwood Comm School Foundation Grant

Provide support to students, staff and community in ways that contribute to their ability to excel in academic progress and enrichment activities

$2,000

     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 
  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

        A.     None

8.     NEW BUSINESS

A.

Approval to Accept School Research Nexus Membership

I am seeking approval for the District to accept membership in  School Research Nexus.

 

Motion

B.

 

Approval of Co-Sexual Harassment Officers

I am seeking approval of the appointment of Rick Nickerson and  Genie Wickham as the District’s Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s)  for 2019-2020.

Motion

C.

 

Approval of Equity Officer

I am seeking approval of the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the  District’s  Equity Officer for 2019-2020.  

Motion

D.

 

Approval of  Level I Investigators and their Alternates

Currently the administrators are all Level I Investigators, and are  Alternates for each other as well on Level I Investigations.

Motion

E.

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. 

 

                F.            Approval of Special Education Deficit                                                                                    Motion

I am seeking approval of the Special Education Deficit in the amount  of $586,477.71.  This will be the amount of allowable growth and supplemental aid that we are seeking for a negative special education balance.

 

                G.            Closed Session                                                                                                                                  Roll Call

The Board will move into a Closed Session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an  individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has  requested a closed session.

 

 

 

H.            Return to Open Session 1.            Action if needed

Roll Call

9.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Regular Board Meeting Center

 

                Monday, September 9, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.                High School Media

 

504 E. Sharp Street

Homecoming Parade

 

Friday, September 20, 2019 - 1:30 p.m.

Town Square

Homecoming Coronation

 

Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 8:00 p.m.

High School

504 E. Sharp Street

Board Work Session

Monday, September 23, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office

103 Central, 3rd Floor