2020 - 2021 Board Meeting Agendas

Agenda (Revised) for July 13, 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

CHANGE IN LOCATION

The location has changed to the High School Auditorium

(504 E. Sharp Street)

due to the possible number of people in attendance.   The meeting will still start at 6:00 p.m.

July 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:      July 10, 2020 Regular Meeting - Monday, July 10, 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. June 8, 2020 - Regular Meeting
    2. June 22, 2020 - Special Meeting & Work Session

       B.  Approval of Agenda

       C.  Approval of Board Policies - Second 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

        D.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

903

Selling and Leasing

903.1

Lease, Sale, or Disposal of School Buildings/Property

903.2

Sale or Lease of Student Constructed Buildings/Property

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Suzanne Hall

Assistant Cheer Coach

$1,925

Vivianne Payne

Associate Teacher @ Kid’s Place (HS Student)

$7.38 per hour

Rileigh Spahn

Associate Teacher @ Kid’s Place

$9.89 per hour

Seth Wentz

Associate Teacher @ Kid’s Place

$9.89 per hour

     F.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Katie Larsen

Co-Head Girls Track Coach to Head Girls Track Coach

$5,775

Mary Stegall

Food Service Worker to Substitute Food Service Worker

$11.32 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

MIkyla Eastwood

Preschool Teacher Associate

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Cory Faust

Co-Head Girls Track Coach

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Diane VonTersch

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

June 22, 2020

     H.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Sydne D.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kaelyn W.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Rhyley W.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

  1. Approval of Financial Reports
  1. Approval of Bills & Approval of Bills Paid June 30, 2020Director Ann Staiert will have reviewed the bills

           1.  Approval of Additional Bills

       B. Board Financial Reposts

            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

West Central Comm. Action

Purchase materials for room improvements for Kid’s Place

$2,500

Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa

Renovation and repairs to Kid’s Place classrooms

$10,000

     M. Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

6th Grade ELA Curriculum 2020

Draft

2020-2021

7th Grade ELA Curriculum 2020

Draft

2020-2021

8th Grade ELA Curriculum 2020

Draft

2020-2021

9/10 English Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

9/10 Honors English Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

11/12 English Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

AP Literature Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Composition I & II Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Journalism Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Yearbook Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Advanced Reading & Writing Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Biology Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Kindergarten ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

1st Grade ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

2nd Grade ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

3rd Grade ELA Curriculum Outcomes

Final

2019-2020

4th Grade ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

5th Grade English Language Arts: Reading, Speaking, Listening Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

5th Grade English Language Arts: Writing/Grammar Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

 

5.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations
    1. Update on TeamMates - Sandra Dollen
  5. Activities Complex Update

 

6.REPORTS - No Board Reports in July

  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

  1. Approval of Agreement with Bottling Group, LLC (Pepsi)                                           Motion

         I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Bottling Group, LLC commencing August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025, or until the                   District meets or exceeds a Volume Threshold of 4,715 Gallons and Cases.

 

     B.  Return to Learn Plan for Parents and Staff                                                                          Motion

          I am seeking approval for our plan to return on site learning for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

9.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Monday, July 13, 2020                                                  Regular Meeting                                              6:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                              Central Office

                                                                                                                                                              103 Central, 3rd Fl.

Agenda for April 12, 2021 - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

April 9, 2021

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                          Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                          Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Public Hearing re 2021-2022 Proposed Budget & 2020-2021 Budget Amendment

           Monday, April 12, 2021 - 6:45 p.m. - High School Media Center, 504 E. Sharp Street

 

Regular Meeting

Monday, April 12, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. - High School Media Center, 504 E. Sharp Street

 

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

 

2.SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

    A.

 

3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

 

4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. March 8, 2021 - Regular Meeting
    2. March 22, 2021 - Special Meeting & Work Session
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

500.16

TRUANCY

500.16E5

EXHIBIT 5 - 2011 CODE OF IOWA 299.6

500.16F1

ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FORM 1)

500.16F2

STUDENT MEDIATION CONTRACT

500.17

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

505.4

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

505.5

EARLY GRADUATION

505.6

COMMENCEMENT

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Jennifer Bozek

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per hour

Justin Chase

Summer Mower

$10.74 per hour

Nicole Cherko

School Nurse

$53,576 (2021-2022)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Kimberly Clark

Substitute Suburban Driver Print Shop Assistant

$37.25 per route

$12.00 per hour

Lea Crouse

Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

$3,990.00 (2021-2022)

Jackson Goos

Summer Mower

$10.74 per hour

Carrie Groshorn

Teacher

$54,627.20 (2021-2022)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Chris Kroll

Assistant High School Boys Basketball

$3,990 (2021-2022)

Kinzey Long

Preschool & Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per hour

Jessie Manrose

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare

$10.77 per hour

Logan Miller

Teacher

$45,982.50 (2021-2022)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Julie Mount

Teacher

$43,126 (2021-2022)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Eric Rasmussen

Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (7th)

$3,135 (2021-2022)

Kimberly Sieck

Substitute Nurse

$160 per day

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Amy Anderson

General Education Associate (From 5 days/week to 2 days/week)

No Change

Leeann Hill

From Food Service Worker to Food Service Floater (Temporary)

$11.37 per hour

Erica Keppard

From Food Service Floater to Food Service Assistant Manager

$11.53 per hour

Jennifer Knighton

From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.

No Change

Melanie Schoening

From MS Special Educ. Teacher to 4th Grade Special Educ. Teacher

No Change

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

replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Paula Barrett

Assistant Kitchen Manager

Retirement

End of 2020-2021 SY

Jeff Bissen

Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Marissa Briley

Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Zach Chase

Summer Mower

Resignation

March 12, 2021

Emillie Deitchler

Special Education Associate

Resignation

March 24, 2021

Ryan Koch

Teacher (hired for 2021-2022 SY)

Resignation

March 25, 2021

Zoe Mattox

Special Education Associate

Resignation

March 29, 2021

William McGinnis

Building Custodian

Resignation

July 1, 2021

     H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Aiden B.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Connor M.

Lewis Central

Kindergarten Student

Sibling alreading attending LC

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Bella N.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Jessa N.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Avery N.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Harper N.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Laila N.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

 

  1. Approval of Financial Reports
  1. Approval of Bills - Director Ann Staiert 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

Dance Team

Daddy-Daughter

Additional equipment, uniforms, and

$1,000

04/24/2021

 

 

Dance

camp

 

 

Glenwood Music

Program

 

Virtual Cookie Sales

To decrease cost to families for

student trip expenses

 

AMAP

 

04/09-30/2021

 

Junior Class

 

Prom Tickets

Fund 2022 Prom and Senior

Breakfast/Picnic

 

$6,000

 

04/13-30/2021

 

Cheerleaders

 

Lil’ Rams Cheer Camp

2021-2022 Program expenses, ICCA

fees, fall supplies

 

$600

 

04/16 - 06/27/2021

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

New poms

$250

08/07/2021

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

New poms

$250

07/10/2021

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

Cheer boxes & supplies

$250

06/12/2021

TeamMates

El Porton

Program retention & outreach

$400

05/08/2021

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Nancy Wright

Iowa Reading Association Conf.

Ames, IA

06/15/2021

06/18/2021

Chris Kroll

National Math Institute Conf.

Scottsdale, AZ

07/06/2021

07/09/2021

Ericka Lang

National Math Institute Conf.

Scottsdale, AZ

07/06/2021

07/09/2021

Janis Moore

FCCLA Nat’l Leadership Conf.

Nashville, TN

06/27/2021

07/02/2021

Rick Nickerson

Model Schools Conference

Nashville, TN

06/27/2021

06/30/2021

Heidi Stanley

Model Schools Conference

Nashville, TN

06/27/2021

06/30/2021

Chad Lang

Model schools Conference

Nashville, TN

06/27/2021

06/30/2021

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     M.     Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Middle School Art

Final

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 - Winter Activities Surveys - Jeff Bissen
  5. COVID Update

 

6.REPORTS -

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

     B.  Special Education Report

     C.  School Improvement Repor

     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. Approval of the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget & 2020-2021 Budget Amendment            Motion                                                                          I am seeking approval of the proposed budget for 2021-2022 and the budget amendment for 2020-2021.

     B.  Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University                                         Motion

I am seeking approval of the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for soccer games to be held at Morrison Soccer Stadium on April 15, 2021.

     C.  Approval of Resolution Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the Future Optional Redemption of General Obligation School Refunding    Bonds, Series 2020 and Approving Escrow Agreement.        Calculation of Debt Service Levy Prepayment Options                             Motion 

I am seeking approval of the Resolution Levying a Tax for Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 for the Future Optional Redemption of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 and Approving Escrow Agreement.

     D.  Approval of Proposed Student & Faculty Handbook Revisions for 2021-2022  High School Handbooks - Student / Faculty

THRIVE - Parent and Student Handbook Middle School - Student / Faculty Elementary - Student / Faculty                        Motion

I am seeking approval of the proposed student and faculty handbook revisions for the 2021-2022 school year.

     E.  Approval of Service Agreements with Lifetouch                                                                              Motion

I am seeking approval of the Service Agreements with Lifetouch for student and staff photographs for the school years 2021-2024

 

9.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

April 26, 2021

WORK SESSION

Outcome Assessment (HS & MS) Finance - Budget Proposal/Approval

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

May 10, 2021

Regular Board Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

May 24, 2021

WORK SESSION

Strategic Initiatives

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for April 27, 2021 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

April 26, 2021

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Special Meeting and Work Session

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, Iowa

SPECIAL MEETING

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

2.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Shyanna Barber

Food Service Clerk

$11.53 per hour

Sydney Biermann

Assistant Softball Coach

$3,850

Cynthia Morrical

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.92 per hour

Tanner Teegarden

Teacher

$42,126

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

     B.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Beth Huntoon

From Interim Teacher to Substitute Teacher (Effective the end of 2020-2021 school year)

$160 per day

Katie Larsen

From 2nd Grade Teacher to 1st Grade Teacher

No Change

Kate Wilson

From Assistant HS Volleyball Coach to Head MS Volleyball Coach (8th)

$3,135 (2021-2022)

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Amy Anderson

Teacher Associate

Resignation

April 19, 2021

Andrea McClary

Teacher

Resignation

June 4, 2021 or End of the 2020-2021 School Year

Kristi Meckna

Finance Director

Resignation

May 14, 2021

Randal Miller

Interim Teacher

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 School Year

Wendy Miller

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare

Resignation

May 4, 2021

Gordon Woodrow

Auditorium Scheduler

Resignation

May 1, 2021

     D.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Michelle Manning

CHK Training

Denver, CO

May 5, 2021

May 7, 2021

Cindy Menendez

CHK Training

Denver, CO

May 5, 2021

May 7, 2021

     E.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Farm to ECE Garden Grant

To start a raised garden area at Kid’s Place where children learn and explore gardening from seed to harvest.

Up to $500

 

3.     ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Presentation - FinalForms - Jeff Bissen

4.     NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Agreement with DJ B.E. Strong                                                                                       Motion

          I am seeking approval of the Agreement with DJ B.E. Strong for DJ services May 1, 2021 for Prom.

      B. Approval of Health Management Solution Module and EHR & School Nursing                  Motion

          Management Virtual Training and Mental & Behavioral Health Management Virtual Training -Frontline

         I am seeking approval of the agreement with Frontline for their Health Management Solution Module and training.

      C.  Approval of FinalForms Agreement                                                                                                       Motion

          I am seeking approval of the agreement with Final Forms as a more efficient strategy for paperwork for the activities department

      D.  Approval of Agreement with InTouch Receipting Suite                                                                  Motion

           I am seeking approval of the agreement InTouch Receipting for their software as a more efficient way for entities to pay and receive                  their receipt. This will allow us to provide Debit and Credit Card options for parents.

      E.  Approval of Resolution to Transfer Funds for Athletic Equipment                                            Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Resolution to transfer funds for athletic equipment.

 

WORK SESSION

  1. Outcome Assessment
    1. High School - Rick Nickerson
    2. Middle School - Heidi Stanley
  2. Finance Report
    1. Fiscal Outlook - Kristi Meckna

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

 

May 10, 2021                    Regular Board Meeting                                                 High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                               504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

May 24, 2021                    WORK SESSION                                                          Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

                                         Strategic Initiatives                                                      103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

Agenda for August 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

 

August 7, 2020

To:

 

From:

All School Board Members

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Voting Order:

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Please note the meeting will be held on TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, NOT MONDAY, AUGUST 10.

 

Re:

 

Regular Meeting -

 

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office, 103 Central, Third Floor,

 

 

Glenwood

 

1.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

A.            Call to Order

 

 

2.

SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

 

 

 

A.            None

 

 

3.

FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

 

 

 

A.            None

 

 

4.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION

ON CONSENT ITEMS

 

 

A.            Approval of Minutes

 

 

 

 

                             1.           July 13, 2020 - Regular Meeting

                             2.          July 20, 2020 - Special Meeting

                             3.          July 31, 2020 - Special Meeting

             B.            Approval of Agenda

             C.           Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

903

Selling and Leasing

903.1

Lease, Sale, or Disposal of School Buildings/Property

903.2

Sale or Lease of Student Constructed Buildings/Property

            D.      Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

1003

Public Use of School Facilities and Materials

1003.2

Public Use of School ICN Room

1003.3E2

GHS Auditorium Facility Usage Request Sheet

1003.3E4

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

1003.4

Gratuities to Personnel

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Tyra Buckner

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

$9.89 per hour

Ashley Ellsworth

Color Guard (Flag Corps)

$2,750

Joshua Miller

Middle School Student Council Co-Sponsor

$550

Bernard O’Connor

Building Custodian

$11.70 per hour

Jennifer Pontefract

Middle School Art Club Sponsor

$825

Eva Rogers

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

$9.70 per hour

(19-20 wage - June Hire)

           F.    Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Danielle Bueltel

Special Education Assoc. - Level ⅔ to Transitional Kindergarten Assoc.

$10.35 per hour

Sheena Turner

Sub Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. to Special Education Teacher Assoc.

$10.92 per hour

Sheena Winchel

Part Time Program & 1:1 Assoc. to Full Time Program Assoc.

No Change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Brian Bertini

Assistant Softball Coach

Resignation

End of 2019-2020 Season

Steven Bogart

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

July 24, 2020

Tracy Charon

Building Custodian

Resignation

August 14, 2020

Emily Draper

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

Resignation

August 7, 2020

Michelle Fornoff

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

July 14, 2020

Joel Fowler

Bus Driver

Resignation

July 27, 2020

Shirley Howard

Substitute Teacher Associate

Resignation

July 26, 2020

Stacey Kalhorn

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

July 20, 2020

Jessica Knott

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

July 29, 2020

Gaylene Laate

Substitute On-Site Leader @ Kid’s Place

Resignation

July 8, 2020

Lori LaViolette

Color Guard

Resignation

July 21, 2020

Rhonda Nelson

Food Service Cook

Resignation

August 5, 2020

Mark Pontefract

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

July 21, 2020

M. Diane Rohrberg

Suburban Driver

Resignation

July 20, 2020

Rebecca Stacy

Teacher Associate

Resignation

July 28, 2020

Steve Vinton

Bus Driver

Resignation

July 30, 2020

        H.    Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Callan D.

Lewis Central

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Hayden F.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny - Late Filing

No

Willow F.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny - Late Filing

No

Cole H.

Lewis Central

Remain after Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kade H.

Lewis Central

Remain after Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Lucas H.

Lewis Central

Remain after Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Niveah K.

Clayton Ridge

Good Cause

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Braxton L.

Glenwood

Remain after Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Hallie M.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny - Late Filing

No

Barton M.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny - Late Filing

No

Kelly M.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny - Late Filing

No

Lynden M.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny - Late Filing

No

Kort N.

Glenwood

Transitional Kindergarten Student

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Malachi N.

Clayton Ridge

Change in District of Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Nathan P.

Council Bluffs

 

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Robby P.

Glenwood

Change in District of Residence

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Ryley P.

Glenwood

Change in District of Residence

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Eva S.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny -

No

 

 

 

 

Late Filing

 

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

         J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Boys Cross Country

Fried Chicken Dinner

Summer Camp, T-Shirts, Additional Expenses with Travel

$4,000

09/27/2020

Dance Team

Driveway Paint

Camps and Additional Equipment

$500

08/15-10/31/2020

Hospitality & Baking Class

Food Sales from Classwork

Cover Costs of Supplies

AMAP

08/2020-01/2021

     K.    Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Todd Peverill

 

Cross Country Meet

 

Pella, IA

 

09/04/2020

 

09/05/2020

     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 1.
  5. Activities Complex Update

 

6. REPORTS -

  1. Building Administrator Report

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

  1. None

8. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Certified Staff Handbook                                                                                   Motion

 

9. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                        Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Regular Meeting

6:00 p.m.

Central Office

103 Central, 3rd Fl.

Monday, August 24, 2020

Work Session

6:00 p.m.

Central Office

103 Central, 3rd Fl.

 

Agenda for August 31, 2020 - 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 28, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:  Work Session -         Monday, August 31, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

                                          Central Office Conference Room

                                          103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

  1. Summer Activities Surveys

 

        2. Open Discussion

 

Adjournment                                                                                                                       Motion

Agenda for August 6, 2020 - Super Board Meeting

August 5, 2020

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                                                                                               Voting Order:

                                                                                                                                                     Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                                                                                    Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                                                    Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                                                    Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:      Super Board Meeting - Thursday, August 6, 2020

            High School Media Center - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

  1. Update by School Board
    1. Activities Complex
    2. Return to Learn Plan
    3. FEMA Project
    4. School District Videos
    5. Other
  2. Update by City Council
    1. Swimming Pool
    2. Housing Development
    3. New PW Director
    4. Park Projects
    5. Other
  3. Update by County Supervisors
    1. Cabins @ Pony Creek
    2. Tourism
    3. Rain Garden @ Engineers New Building
    4. Waterline Extension to Pony Creek
    5. Broadband Status for Mills County
    6. Cares Act Funding
    7. New Secondary Roads Shop
    8. Other

Agenda for December 14, 2020 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

December 10, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Regular Meeting -   Monday, December 14, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.

                                     High School Media Center, 504 East 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. November 6, 2020 - Special Meeting
    2. November 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting
    3. November 23, 2020 - Special Meeting & Work Session
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

1004

Community Activities Involving Students

1004.1

Participation in Public Activities by Students

1004.2

Contests for Students

1004.3

Sales Promotions Prohibited

1004.4

Money Raising Activities in the District

1004.5

Participation in Community Fund Drives

1005

Visitors to School Premises

1005.1

Visitors to School Premises

1005.2

Public Conduct on School Premises

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

100

Educational Philosophy

100

Legal Status of the School District

101

Educational Philosophy

102

Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

103

Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment

104

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination , Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation

104.1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation

104.1N1

Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

104.1N2

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination

104.1E1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Becky Bolio

Health Aide

$13.28 per hour

Lori Burton

9th Grade Large Group Speech Sponsor

$3,025

Jolei Huffman

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.92 per hour

Sierra Maguire

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Rhonda Maiers

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.32 per hour

Katy Marvel

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Rachael McDaneld

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Rob Radford

Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

$3,850

Emily Ray

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per hour

Emily Swinford

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Mackenzie Zeski

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.92 per hour

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Brandi LeFever

Food Service Worker to Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.77 per hour

Grant Stivers

From Assistant Tennis Coach to Head Tennis Coach

$4,400

Sheena Winchel

Special Education PreK Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.

No Change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

None

 

 

 

     H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

JLynn L.

Council Bluffs

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

21-22

 

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

 

     J.     Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

NE Elementary

 

Pajama Drive

Donation of pajamas to Children’’s

Hospital

 

AMAP

 

11/18/2020-12/17/2020

Culinary Arts Class

Restaurant

To cover the cost of supplies

AMAP

01/2021-05/2021

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Rob Radford

 

Wrestling Tournament

 

SE Polk

 

12/20/2019

 

12/21/2019

 

Rob Radford

 

Wrestling Tournament

 

Ames, IA

 

1/10/2020

 

1/11/2020

 

Rob Radford

 

Wrestling Tournament

 

Basehor, KS

 

1/17/2020

 

1/18/2020

 

Rob Radford

 

Wrestling tournament

 

Urbandale IA

 

1/24/2020

 

1/25/2020

 

Logan McCorkle

 

Football Coaching Clinic

 

Kansas City

 

2/7/2020

 

2/9/2020

     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. COVID Update

 

6.REPORTS -

  1. Building Administrator Report
    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    OT Article Page 1      OT Article Page 2

     H.     Transportation / Building & Grounds Report  Type I & II Vehicle Replacement Plan

     I.      Print Shop Report

 

7.OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

8.NEW BUSINESS

  1. 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.

     B.     Approval of Administrator Stipends for Title IIA Responsibilities                            Motion

              ​I am seeking approval of the administrator stipends for Title IIA responsibilities.

     C.     Approval of Mid-Term Graduates                                                                             Motion

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

     D.     Website Reconstruction                                                                                         Motion

                I am seeking approval to engage in work with T9Creative to reconstruct our Website and make it more user friendly as well as more marketable                    to our public

    E.    VOIP System Update                                                                                                                     Motion

                 I am seeking approval of updating our current VOIP system to a hosted solution.

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

December 14, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

December 18, 2020

Public Hearing & Special Meeting

Via Conference Call - 12:00 Noon 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

No December Work Session

 

 

January 11, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

January 25, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

 

 

103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for December 18, 2020 - Public Hearing and Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

December 17, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Public Hearing - Friday, December 18, 2020 - 12:00 Noon

                                   Central Office Conference Room, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Re:       Plans and Specifications for Partial Roof Replacements

            Middle School and Northeast Elementary Bid Drawings Specifications

 

Special Meeting - Friday, December 18, 2020 - Following the Public Hearing

                              Central Office Conference Room, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

 

     1.     Approval to Accept Bids re Partial Roof Replacements for the Middle School and Northeast Elementary.           Motion

            I am seeking approval to accept bids for the partial roof replacements for the Middle School and Northeast Elementary.

     2.     Adjournment                                                                                                                                                               Motion

Agenda for February 22, 2021 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

February 18, 2021

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:Special Meeting & Work Session -          Monday, February 22, 2021 - 5:00 p.m.

                                                                    Central Office Conference Room,

                                                                    3rd Floor 103 Central, Glenwood, Iowa

 

 

 

1.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

 

2.     Approval of New Hire - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements             Motion

                                              and favorable background check results

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Chris Kroll

Teacher

$40,926 (2020-2021) -

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

3.     Approval of Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a            Motion

                                                                     suitable replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Abby Bowden

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

3.  WORK SESSION

  1. Outcome Assessment - Middle School (Heidi Stanley) & High School (Rick Nickerson)
  2. Course Enrollment - Chad Lang
  3. Finance Report - Kristi Meckna
    1. Mid-Year Standing
    2. End of Year Projection
    3. Next Year’s Budget
  4. Strategic Initiatives-GCSD Change Management Process - Devin Embray
    1. Flowchart
    2. Website

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

February 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 5:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

March 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

March 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

April 12, 2021

Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 6:45 p.m. Regular Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. 504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

April 26, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for February 8, 2021 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

February 4, 2021

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Public Hearing re 2021-2022 School Calendar and 2022-2023 School Calendar -

                                                                               Monday, February 8, 2021 - 6:45 p.m.

                                                                               High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp St.

 

Regular Meeting -                                                Monday, February 8, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                        High School Media Center, 504 East 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. January 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting
    2. January 25, 2021 - Work Session & Special Meeting
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

104.1R1

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

104.1E2

COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE FILING FORM

104.1E3

GRIEVANCE DOCUMENTATION FORM/DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT

104.2

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

104.2CF

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT COMPLAINT FORM

104.2WF

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT WITNESS FORM

104.2P

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

105

DISTRICT OPERATING PRINCIPLES: BOARD OF EDUCATION AND SUPERINTENDENT

106

OPERATING PRINCIPLES: ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

200

STATEMENT OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

201

GENERAL ORGANIZATION

201.1

NAME OF DISTRICT

201.2

LEGAL STATUS OF THE BOARD

201.3

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD

201.4

ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD

201.5

MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD

201.6

OATH OF OFFICE, BOARD MEMBERS

201.7

TERM OF OFFICE OF BOARD MEMBERS

201.8

ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

201.9

BOARD VACANCIES

201.10

NEW BOARD MEMBER’S ORIENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Amy Anderson

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.92 per hour

Baylee Baker

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Emilee Bilharz

Teacher

$40.926 (2020-2021)-

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Jeff Boyer

Substitute Bus Driver

$39 per route

Emillie Deitchler

Preschool / Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II

$10.92 per hour

Hayley Haines

Teacher

$40.926 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Paige Hays

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.92 per hour

Nancy Heitman

Substitute Bus or Suburban Driver

$39 per route (Bus)

$37.25 (Suburban)

Hans Keim

Teacher

$52,620.40 (2020-2021)

Transcripts received & reviewed

Ericka Lang

Instructional Coach - CADRE

$3,500 (2021-2022)

Nicole Thomas

Teacher

$44,703.20 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Michael Turnipseed

Trap Club Sponsor

$550

Alex Williams

Activity Driver

$12.50 per hour

Mackenzie Zeski

General Education Teacher Associate & Special Education Preschool Associate

$9.92 per hour (Gen Ed)

$10.92 per hour (Sp Ed)

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Tesha Fritz

From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate and Authorized Substitute Teacher

$10.92 - Sub Assoc.

$150 per day - Auth. Sub Teacher

Gabriella Goetzinger

From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate

No Change

Rebecca Griffin

From 1st Grade Teacher to Title I Teacher

No Change

Bruce Landstrom

From HS Math Teacher to At-Risk Teacher

No Change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Julie Boles

Preschool Associate

Resignation

January 29, 2021

Shane Fisher

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

January 12, 2021

Todd Peverill

Head HS Boys Cross Country Coach

Retirement

March 31, 2021

Tony Teegarden

Bus Driver

Retirement

May 27, 2021

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Alaina G.

Stanton

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Alek G.

Stanton

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Amelia G.

Stanton

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

     I.     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

     J.     Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Dance Team

Ram Roses

Summer Camp and Uniforms

$1,000

02/12/2021

 

Student Council

 

March Madness

School Improvement & Teacher/Staff

Appreciation

 

$700

 

03/26/2021

 

Northeast Elem

Kids Heart

Challenge

 

American Heart Association

 

AMAP

 

03/01-04/01/2021

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir Competition

Sioux Falls, SD

02/20/2021

02/20/2021

     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. COVID Update

 

6.     REPORTS -

  1. Building Administrator Report
    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

  1. None

8.     NEW BUSINESS

     A.     Approval of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars                                                   Motion

              I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars as presented.

     B.     Approval to Accept the Bid from Scott Enterprises, Inc.                                                                            Motion

              I am seeking approval to accept the bid from Scott Enterprises, Inc. for the Partial Roof Modifications Projects at Northeast               Elementary and the Middle School in the amount of $316,850 (Base Bid - Voluntary Alternate to remove the cover board at                   both schools).

     C.     Approval to Accept Bids to Purchase One New 65 Passenger School Bus                                             Motion

            I am seeking approval to accept bids for the purchase of one 65 Passenger school bus.

     D.     Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Green Hills AEA                                                 Motion

             I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Green Hills AEA for consulting and professional services regarding E-Rate.

     E.     Approval of School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood                                Motion

             I am seeking approval for continued services from the Glenwood Police Department for Truancy Officer for 2021-2122.

 

     F.     Approval of Agreement with University of Nebraska at Omaha for Beginning,                                         Motion

            Intermediate, Advanced Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/Practicum

            Experiences

           I am seeking approval of the Agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

 

     G.     Approval of 2021-2023 Agreement for the CADRE Project with the University of                                     Motion

            Nebraska at Omaha

            I am seeking approval of the 2021-2023 Agreement for the CADRE Project with the University of Nebraska at                                         Omaha.

 

     H.     Approval of 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with University of Nebraska at                               Motion

              Omaha and Jessica Prucka

            I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and             Jessica Prucka

 

     9.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

 

February 8, 2021

 

Regular Meeting

 

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

February 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

March 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

March 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for January 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

January 8, 2021

 

To:                  All School Board Members                              Voting Order: 

                                                                                                Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                                Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:      Regular Meeting -   Monday, January 11, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

                                            High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

1.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                                                                                                                

                A.            Call to Order

2.            SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                                                                                                                        

                A.            None

3.            FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                A.            None

4.            CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

                A.            Approval of Minutes

                                1.            December 14, 2020 - Regular Meeting

                                2.            December 18, 2020 - Public Hearing & Special Meeting              

 

                B.            Approval of Agenda

 

                C.            Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

100

Educational Philosophy

100

Legal Status of the School District

101

Educational Philosophy

102

Goals and Objectives of the Education Program

103

Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment

104

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination , Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation

104.1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation

104.1N1

Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination

104.1N2

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination

104.1E1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice

D.            Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

104.1R1

Grievance Procedures

104.1E2

Complaint / Grievance Filing Form

104.1E3

Grievance Documentation Form / Disposition of Complaint

104.2

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy

104.2CF

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Complaint Form

104.2WF

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Witness Form

104.2P

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

105

District Operating Principles:  Board of Education and Superintendent

106

Operating Principles:  Administration and Staff

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Ben Berberich

Assistant Girls Track Coach

$3,850

Julie Boles

Special Education Associate - PreK

$10.92 per hour

Laura Carroll

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare

$10.77 per hour

Emily Dietz

Yearbook Sponsor

$3,575

Sam McIntyre

General Education Associate

$9.92 per hour

Abbie Rumery

Special Education Associate - PreK

$10.92 per hour

Nicole Schuppan

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

F.            Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

None

 

 

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Karen Barrett

Teacher/Librarian

Retirement

End of 2020-2021 SY

Diane Drummond

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2020-2021 SY

Shari Gregory

School Nurse

Retirement

End of 2020-2021 SY

Robin Hundt

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Kathryn Johnson

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Janis Moore

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2020-2021 SY

Becky Palmer

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2020-2021 SY

Ruth Stirewalt

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Waunita Tolle

Substitute Food Service Worker

Resignation

January 5, 2021

L. Raye Warren

On-Site Leader

Resignation

January 8, 2021

Sheena Winchel

Substitute Special Education Associate

Resignation

January 6, 2021

H.            Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Donovin C.

East Mills

Change in district of residence

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

McKena C.

East Mills

Change in district of residence

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Sarah L.

Council Bluffs

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Lucy M.

Fremont-Mills

Change in district of residence

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Camry R.

Lewis Central

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Calyla S.

Glenwood

 

Lewis Central

Approve

2021-2022

I.             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

NHS

Blanket and Fleece Donations

Making and donating of blankets to nursing home

AMAP

Ongoing

FFA

Jerky and Popcorn Sales

Official dress apparel, service project banners, CDE and SAE materials

$2,000

2/16-3/5/21

FFA

Community Breakfast

Official dress apparel, service project banners, CDE and SAE materials

$1,500

2/27/2021

Plant Science Class ASP

Plant Sales

Purchase plant containers and materials for ASP classroom

$100

4/1-5/21/21

K.            Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE

DATE

RETURN DATE

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir Competition

Gretna, Nebraska HS

01/16/2021

01/16/2021

L.            Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Omaha Community Foundation Grant

To improve the quality of life in each of the nine counties served by supporting needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services.

$3,310

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

               E.            COVID Update 

               

6.            REPORTS -

                A.            Building Administrator Report

                                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 Addendum to Current Contract with Iowa Western Comm. College             Motion

                               I am seeking approval of the Addendum to the current contract with IWCC for Academy Programs.         

 

9.            ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events: 

 

January 11, 2021                                             Regular Meeting                                            High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

January 25, 2021                                             Work Session                                                Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                              103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

February 8, 2021                                            Regular Meeting                                             High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                               504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

February 22, 2021                                          Work Session                                                  Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                               103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

Agenda for January 25, 2021 - Work Session & Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

January 21, 2021

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re: Work Session/Special Meeting - Monday, January 25, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                          Central Office Third Floor Conference Room

                                                          103 Central, Glenwood, IA

 

 

1.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

         A.     Call to Order

2.     WORK SESSION

  1.      Facilities Study Update
  2.      Human Resource Strategies
    1. Exhibit #1
    2. Exhibit #2

3.     SPECIAL MEETING

        A.     CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

                 1.     Approval of Separation from District

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Karen Bueltel

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2020-2021 School Year

                  2.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUN T

Charles E. Lakin Grant

To provide TeamMates Mentoring (Glenwood) the funding for activities, promotions and retention recruitment.

$1,500

 

B.

NEW BUSINESS

 

1.

Approval of Modified Supplemental Application for At-Risk / Dropout Funding

I am seeking approval for the Modified Supplemental Application for At-Risk / Dropout Funding in the estimated amount of $434,289. (Spreadsheet)

Motion

2.

Human Resource Strategies

I am seeking approval of the Human Resource Strategies as presented.

Motion

     4.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

February 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

February 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for July 13, 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

 

July 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:      July 10, 2020 Regular Meeting - Monday, July 10, 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. June 8, 2020 - Regular Meeting
    2. June 22, 2020 - Special Meeting & Work Session

       B.  Approval of Agenda

       C.  Approval of Board Policies - Second 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

        D.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

903

Selling and Leasing

903.1

Lease, Sale, or Disposal of School Buildings/Property

903.2

Sale or Lease of Student Constructed Buildings/Property

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Suzanne Hall

Assistant Cheer Coach

$1,925

Vivianne Payne

Associate Teacher @ Kid’s Place (HS Student)

$7.38 per hour

Rileigh Spahn

Associate Teacher @ Kid’s Place

$9.89 per hour

Seth Wentz

Associate Teacher @ Kid’s Place

$9.89 per hour

     F.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Katie Larsen

Co-Head Girls Track Coach to Head Girls Track Coach

$5,775

Mary Stegall

Food Service Worker to Substitute Food Service Worker

$11.32 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

MIkyla Eastwood

Preschool Teacher Associate

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Cory Faust

Co-Head Girls Track Coach

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 SY

Diane VonTersch

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

June 22, 2020

     H.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Sydne D.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kaelyn W.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Rhyley W.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

  1. Approval of Financial Reports
  1. Approval of Bills & Approval of Bills Paid June 30, 2020- Director Ann Staiert will have reviewed the bills

           1.  Approval of Additional Bills

       B. Board Financial Reposts

            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

West Central Comm. Action

Purchase materials for room improvements for Kid’s Place

$2,500

Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa

Renovation and repairs to Kid’s Place classrooms

$10,000

     M. Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

6th Grade ELA Curriculum 2020

Draft

2020-2021

7th Grade ELA Curriculum 2020

Draft

2020-2021

8th Grade ELA Curriculum 2020

Draft

2020-2021

9/10 English Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

9/10 Honors English Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

11/12 English Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

AP Literature Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Composition I & II Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Journalism Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Yearbook Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Advanced Reading & Writing Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Biology Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Kindergarten ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

1st Grade ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

2nd Grade ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

3rd Grade ELA Curriculum Outcomes

Final

2019-2020

4th Grade ELA Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

5th Grade English Language Arts: Reading, Speaking, Listening Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

5th Grade English Language Arts: Writing/Grammar Curriculum

Final

2019-2020

 

5.ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations
    1. Update on TeamMates - Sandra Dollen
  5. Activities Complex Update

 

6.REPORTS - No Board Reports in July

  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

  1. Approval of Agreement with Bottling Group, LLC (Pepsi)                                           Motion

         I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Bottling Group, LLC commencing August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2025, or until the                   District meets or exceeds a Volume Threshold of 4,715 Gallons and Cases.

 

     B.  Return to Learn Plan for Parents and Staff                                                                          Motion

          I am seeking approval for our plan to return on site learning for the 2020-2021 school year.

 

9.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Monday, July 13, 2020                                                  Regular Meeting                                              6:00 p.m.

                                                                                                                                                              Central Office

                                                                                                                                                              103 Central, 3rd Fl.

Agenda for July 20, 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

 

 

July 17, 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 -    Monday, July 20, 2020 - 6:00 p.m.

                                        High School Auditorium - 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

When: Jul 20, 2020 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Topic: GCSD Special BOE Mtg

 

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1.  Approval of Contract with Curriculum Leadership Institute                   Motion

     I am seeking approval of the contract with Curriculum Leadership Institute for onsite service on September 24 and 25, 2020.

 

2.  Return to Learn Plan Possible Modification                                  Discussion / Motion

     After discussion a possible motion will be made concerning use of masks and whether health criteria will be removed from the district             online option.

 

3.  Adjournment                                                                                                 Motion

Agenda for July 31, 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

 

July 30, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Special Meeting - Friday, July 31, 2020 - 1:00 p.m.

 

You are invited to a Zoom webinar.

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  1. Consideration of Online Options - Medical and Non-Medical                  Discussion/Motion

           After discussion a possible motion will be made concerning Online Options - Medical and Non-Medical.

 

        2. Adjournment                                                                                                 Motion

Agenda for June 15, 2021 - Regular Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Tim Reinert - Director of Finance

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

 

June 11, 2021

 

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21 From:                       

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

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Regular Meeting

GCSD BOE Board Mtg/Work Session

Tue, Jun 15, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 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. None

4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. May 10, 2021 - Regular Meeting
    2. May 14, 2021 - Special Meeting
    3. May 24, 2021 - Special Meeting / Work Session

      B.  Approval of Agenda

      C.  Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

202

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE BOARD

202.1

CODE OF ETHICS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

202.2

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

202.3

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

202.4

SECRETARY AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD

202.5

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

203

PROCEDURES OF OPERATION

203.1

DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY

203.2

ADOPTION OF POLICY

203.3

REVIEW AND REVISION OF POLICY

203.4

DISSEMINATION OF POLICY

203.5

ADMINISTRATION IN ABSENCE OF POLICY

203.6

DEVELOPMENT, MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

203.7

STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

203.8

TEMPORARY COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

      D.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

203.9

CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES

203.10

LEGAL COUNSEL

203.11

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF BOARD MEMBERS

203.12

GIFTS TO BOARD MEMBERS

204

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD

204.1

OPEN MEETINGS

204.2

REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS

204.3

SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS

204.4

CLOSED SESSIONS OF THE BOARD

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Emily Ausdemore

Substitute Teacher

$160 per day (2020-21)

Ryan Blum

Summer Mower

$10.74 per hour

Michelle Fornoff

Substitute Teacher

$160 per day (2020-21)

Stephanie Patzer

Teacher

$44,246 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Todd Peverill

Head Boys Cross Country Coach

$4,675 (2020-2021)

Anna Wade

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day (2020-21)

      F.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Allison Henderson

From Preschool Teacher to Preschool Teacher - Shared Visions

No Change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Jennifer Bozek

Teacher Associate

Resignation

June 1, 2021

Jessica Bumann

Teacher Associate

Resignation

June 4, 2021

Mychelle Fada

Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 28, 2021

Nicole Fischer

Teacher

Resignation

June 4, 2021

Faith Hardcastle

Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 28, 2021

Paige Hays

Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 28, 2021

Courtney Isenbart

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

Resignation

May 11, 2021

Kate Kaufman

Child Care Associate

Resignation

June 4, 2021

Aaron Ling

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

May 16, 2021

William McGinnis

Substitute Bus Driver

Retirement

May 14, 2021

Cynthia Morrical

Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 14, 2021

Kelsey Pavelka

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place

Resignation

July 23, 2021

LeVerne Rohrberg

Bus Driver

Retirement

May 28, 2021

Sheena Turner

Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 28, 2021

Danielle Woodman

Teacher

Resignation

June 4, 2021

     H.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Pete A.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student 2021-2022

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Charlotte D.

Treynor

2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Hailey D.

Treynor

2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Evie G.

Treynor

Kindergarten Student 2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Edward R.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student 2021-2022

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Eli S.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student 2021-2022

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Adam W.

Glenwood

Change in District of Residence

East Mills

Approve

Yes

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

 

      J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

 

TeamMates

 

 

Driveway Stenciling

To purchase t-shirts for mentees & mentors, program fees & scholarship

opportunities.

 

 

$800

 

 

September 2021

 

TeamMates

 

You’ve Been Flocked

Program fees, 21-22 activities &

scholarship funds for mentees.

 

$600

 

September 2021

      K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Sue Peters

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

6/16/2021

6/18/2021

Karen Sinner

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

6/16/2021

6/18/2021

Rebecca Griffin

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

6/16/2021

6/18/2021

Kamden Poppa

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

6/16/2021

6/18/2021

Cory Faust

Capturing Kids Hearts Training

Des Moines, Iowa

6/21/2021

6/22/2021

Rick Nickerson

Capturing Kids Hearts Training

Des Moines, Iowa

6/21/2021

6/22/2021

Alex Williams

Science Training

Johnston, Iowa

7/27/2021

7/28/2021

 

Kathi Krzycki

State of Iowa Open Science Field Test

 

Johnston, Iowa

 

7/27/2021

 

7/28/2021

 

Lindsey Tadin

Capturing Kids Heart Training

Des Moines, Iowa

 

6/21/2021

 

6/22/2021

 

Heidi Stanley

Capturing Kids Heart Training

Des Moines, Iowa

 

6/21/2021

 

6/22/2021

 

Katie Wilson

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/16/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Devin Embray

School Research Nexus Conf.

San Antonio, Texas

 

7/20/2021

 

7/23/2021

      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. COVID 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 Agreement with the YMCA                                                                                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with the YMCA. This is a two-year agreement, with a start date of September 15, 2021.

B.  Approval of Additional MS Handbook Revisions                                                                               Motion

C.  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 2021-2022 school year.

D.  Approval to Pay Bills June 30                                                                                                                    Motion

I am seeking approval to pay bills received after the board meeting through June 30, 2021 to close out our fiscal year.

E.  Approval of Classified Staff Handbook                                                                                                          Motion

I am seeking approval of the Classified Staff Handbook.

F.  Approval of Administrator / Director Wages for 2021-2022                                                                             Motion

I am seeking approval of a 2.75% wage increase for Administrators and Directors for the 2021-2022 school year.

G.  Approval of Agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation                                                                            Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation for inspections of the elevator at the Athletic Complex.

H.  Approval of the Contract with Michael Maffoni for all PLC training for the 2021-2022 school year.                    Motion

 

WORK SESSION

  1. ISASP (NE, West, MS, HS)
  2. Finance - Year End Estimates / Pending Expenditures & Revenues / Audit Date
  3. Activity Surveys - Spring Activities
    1. Spring Survey Results
    2. Post-Season Parent Feedback
    3. Post-Season Student Feedback
    4. Post-Season Coaches Feedback

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, July 12, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.                           High School Media Center

                                                                                                                                       504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

Agenda for June 8, 2021 - Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

 

June 4, 2021

 

To:                  All School Board Members                                                 Voting Order:

                                                                                                                  Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                                                 Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                 Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Work Session

GCSD BOE Work Session

Tue, Jun 8, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)

 

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  1. Outcome Assessment (Middle School & High School)

       2. FAST Benchmark (NE, West, MS 6th)

       3. New Administrator Standards

       4. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                         Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:        

Please note change in date & time for the Regular Board Meeting / Work Session

June 15, 2021          Regular Board Meeting/                  103 Central via GoToMeeting - Noon

                                 Work Session

 

July 12, 2021             Regular Board Meeting                    High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                                            504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

Agenda for March 22, 2021 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

March 19, 202

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:      Special Meeting & Work Session -          Monday, March 22, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                          Central Office Conference Room, 3rd Floor

                                                                         103 Central, Glenwood, Iowa

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order

 

  1. NEW HIRE                                                                                                                                         Motion

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Paula Carmen

Teacher and Head High School Volleyball Coach

$58,496.40 (2021-2022)

Teacher

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

 

$5,985 - Coaching (2021-2022)

 

  1. BUSINESS ITEMS
    1. Approval of Internet Service and Purchased Services Agreements                           Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreements with Western Iowa Networks for the terms outlined in each.

 

Item 1 - Basic Internet Services          Item 2 - Internet Connection Between

Middle School & Central Office

 

Item 3 - Managed Internet Services Item 4 - Purchase of Firewall and

5 - Year License

WORK SESSION

  1. FAST Benchmark
    1. Northeast - Sherry Herron
    2. West - Genie O’Grady
    3. Middle School (6th Grade) - Heidi Stanley

 

  1. Finance Report - Kristi Meckna
    1. Bonding
    2. Aid & Levy

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

April 12, 2021

 

Public Hearing &

 

High School Media Center - 6:45 p.m.

 

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. 504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

April 26, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for March 26, 2021 - Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

March 25, 2021

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Special Meeting -    Friday, March 26, 2021 - 12:00 Noon

 

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SPECIAL MEETING

  1. BUSINESS ITEMS
    1. Approval of Sharing Agreement                                                                                                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the Sharing Agreement with Fremont- Mills for Girls Soccer .

 

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                              Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

April 12, 2021

Public Hearing

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 6:45 p.m.

Regular Meeting to follow at 7:00 p.m. 504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

April 26, 2021

WORK SESSION

Outcome Assessment (HS & MS) Finance - Budget Proposal/Approval

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for March 8, 2021 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

 

March 5, 2021

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Regular Meeting -   Monday, March 8, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

                                             High School Media Center, 504 East 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. February 8, 2021 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
    2. February 22, 2021 - Special Meeting & Work Session
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

200

STATEMENT OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

201

GENERAL ORGANIZATION

201.1

NAME OF DISTRICT

201.2

LEGAL STATUS OF THE BOARD

201.3

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD

201.4

ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD

201.5

MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD

201.6

OATH OF OFFICE, BOARD MEMBERS

201.7

TERM OF OFFICE OF BOARD MEMBERS

201.8

ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

201.9

BOARD VACANCIES

201.10

NEW BOARD MEMBER’S ORIENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

500.16

TRUANCY

500.16E5

EXHIBIT 5 - 2011 CODE OF IOWA 299.6

500.16F1

ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FORM 1)

500.16F2

STUDENT MEDIATION CONTRACT

500.17

EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

505.4

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

505.5

EARLY GRADUATION

505.6

COMMENCEMENT

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Bradley Asche

Teacher

$51,426 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Faith Hardcastle

General Education Teacher Associate for Art Classes

$9.92 per hour

Terry Hirst

Building Custodian

$11.70 per hour (plus 50 cent shift differential for hours worked 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.)

Ryan Koch

Teacher

$56,702.10 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Emily Leerhoff

Teacher

$40.926 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Ashley Lundvall

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Zoe Mattox

Preschool Associate

$10.92 per hour

Amanda Ward

Teacher

$53,650 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official

 

 

transcripts

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Courtney Buthe

From Special Education Teacher - Level I to 4th Grade Teacher

No Change

Leah Davis

From Print Shop Assistant to HR Administrative Assistant

$15.00 per hour

Dara Harms

From 2nd Grade Teacher to 1st Grade Teacher

No Change

Jennifer Knighton

From Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. to Sub Special Educ. Teacher Assoc.

No Change

Danielle Woodman

From 2nd Grade Teacher to 6th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher

No Change

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

replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Tyra Buckner

Child Care Associate

Verbal Resignation

February 24, 2021

Kelly Chambers

Child Care Associate

Resignation

February 26, 2021

Barbara Cochran

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

February 26, 2021

Jaden Epler

Custodian

Resignation

February 9, 2021

Jaden Gaylord

Child Care Associate

Resignation

February 19, 2021

Willow Harvey

Child Care Associate

Resignation

February 23, 2021

Chelsey Hirt

Head High School Volleyball Coach

Resignation

February 11, 2021

Jake Murtfeld

Summer Mower

Resignation

March 3, 2021

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Ella F.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Zoe F.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Brayden J.

Glenwood

Kindergarten student

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Charlie M.

Glenwood

Kindergarten student

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Miller M.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student

East Mills

Approve

2021-2022

Abigail R.

Council Bluffs

Kindergarten student

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

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

     J.     Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

West Library

Book Fair

Books

AMAP

04/01-12/2021

TeamMates

Glenwood Nutrition

Match Grant

$400.00

Wednesdays in March

TeamMates

Sugar Makery

Match Grant

$300.00

03/07-13/2021

TeamMates

You’ve Been Flocked

Match Grant

$400.00

04/01-04/2021

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Devin Embray

School Research Nexus Conf.

Laguna Beach, CA

04/07/2021

04/09/2021

     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. COVID 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

  1. Approval of Bus Bid                                                                                                                                       Motion

I am seeking approval of the bid from Cornhusker International for a 65 passenger bus.

 

     B.  Approval of Five Year Plan                                                                                                                        Motion

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

 

     C. Approval of Roof Contract                                                                                                                         Motion

I am seeking approval of the roof contract for the 2021-2022 roofing project.

 

     D.  Approval of 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with University of Nebraska at Omaha and Gregory Lawson                      Motion

I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Gregory Lawson

 

     E.  Approval of 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with University of Nebraska at Omaha and Jessica Jones       Motion

I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and Jessica Jones

 

     F.  Approval of Cooperative Agreement with University of Northern Iowa for Pre-Service Clinical Placement for 2021-2022 Academic Year   Motion

I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa for field experiences for the 2021-2022 academic year

 

     G.  Approval of Agreement with Street Smarts LLC for Driver Education Services Beginning September 1, 2021 and expiring August 31, 2024  Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Street Smarts LLC for Driver Education Services from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024.

 

     H.  Approval of Potential Tentative Agreement with Glenwood Education Association      Motion

Should the GEA ratify the Tentative Agreement (TA) by the end of the day Friday, March 5, 2020, it would be my recommendation to approve the TA with the BOE at this meeting.

 

     I.  Approval of Master Plan                                                                                                                              Motion

I am seeking approval to engage with Prohaska and Associates to update our Facilities Master Plan.

 

 

9.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

March 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

March 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

April 12, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

April 26, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for May 10, 2021 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

May 7, 2021

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:

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

                                                                                          Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                          Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                          Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      School Board Appreciation

Monday, May 10, 2021 - 6:45 p.m. - High School Media Center

Regular Meeting

Monday, May 10, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. - High School Media Center, 504 E. Sharp Street

 

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 - April 12, 2021
    2. Special Meeting & Work Session - April 27, 2021
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

None

 

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

202

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE BOARD

202.1

CODE OF ETHICS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

202.2

PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

202.3

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD

202.4

SECRETARY AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD

202.5

INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS

203

PROCEDURES OF OPERATION

203.1

DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY

203.2

ADOPTION OF POLICY

203.3

REVIEW AND REVISION OF POLICY

203.4

DISSEMINATION OF POLICY

203.5

ADMINISTRATION IN ABSENCE OF POLICY

203.6

DEVELOPMENT, MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS

203.7

STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

203.8

TEMPORARY COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Kylyn Anderson

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per hour

Bailey Dinsmor

Teacher

$42,126 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Alyssa Dennis

Teacher

$46,926 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Chelsea King

Food Service Worker

$11.32 per hour

Marsha Liddell

Substitute Bus Associate

$12.90 per hour

Tim Reinert

Finance Director

$95,000

Shannon Rubes

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Rachel Teten

Assistant High School Volleyball Coach

$3,990

Ashley Vanderpool

Food Service Worker

$11.32 per hour

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Bobbi Jo Hancock

From Preschool Teacher to 2nd Grade Teacher

No Change

Megan Millar

From Substitute Associate to Substitute Teacher

$160 per day

Renae Parks

From Food Service Clerk to Food Service Substitute

$10.67 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Heidi Lunn

Coordinator - Kid’s Place Daycare

Resignation

June 4, 2021

Makenze West

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2020-2021 School Year

     H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Isaac B.

Treynor

2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Reagen B.

Treynor

2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Virginia D.

Treynor

2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Bella K.

Glenwood

Change in district of residence

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Evangeline P.

Glenwood

Kindergarten student 2021-2022

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Vivien R.

Treynor

Agreement between districts

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kaiden R.

East Mills

2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Mackenzie R.

East Mills

2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Brooklynn S.

Council Bluffs

Kindergarten student 2021-2022

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

 

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

 

     J.     Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

Cheerleaders

 

Cheer Camp & School Shirts

New season expenses and inventory

expenses

 

$150

 

4/28-6/1/21

 

Softball

 

Salad Luncheon

Overnights and travel and additional

equipment

 

$2,000

 

6/18/2021

 

 

Cheerleaders

 

 

Homecoming Windows

New season expenses and state expenses, year end tryout and

banquet

 

 

$3,000

 

 

8/20-9/26/21

Cheerleaders

lil Rams Cheer Camp Fall

New season expenses and fees

$1,500

9/1-10/8/21

 

Cheerleaders

 

Homecoming Car Windows

New season expenses and additional

equipment

 

$150

 

9/8-9/17/21

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE

RETURN

 

 

 

DATE

DATE

Dani Wagaman

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

06/15/2021

06/18/2021

 

Kylee Stanton

 

Softball Tournament

Story City, Iowa

 

6/25/2021

 

6/26/2021

 

Erin Peschel

 

Softball Tournament

Story City, Iowa

 

6/25/2021

 

6/26/2021

 

Myranda Starner

 

Softball Tournament

Story City, Iowa

 

6/25/2021

 

6/26/2021

 

Sydney Biermann

 

Softball Tournament

Story City, Iowa

 

6/25/2021

 

6/26/2021

 

Mark Starner

State Track Meet

Des Moines, Iowa

 

5/20/2021

 

5/22/2021

 

Jordan Bueltel

State Track Meet

Des Moines, Iowa

 

5/20/2021

 

5/22/2021

 

Amie Abbott

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/17/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Genie O'Grady

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/17/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Michelle Parks

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/17/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Meg Schroeder

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/17/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Callie Ohm

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/17/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Amanda Cowell

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/17/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Diane Enger

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/16/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Anne Vorce

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/16/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Heather Diekmann

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/16/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Marcia Van Ness

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/16/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Courtney Buthe

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/16/2021

 

6/18/2021

 

Jennifer Tallmon

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, Iowa

 

6/16/2021

 

6/18/2021

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     M.     Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Biology

Final

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 -
    1. Kyle Nakamoto & Greg Schultz will present Jeff Bissen with a check on behalf of the Iowa FNAWS for the Trap Club.
    2. Jodi Hilsabeck - PTA
  5. COVID 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.     Mask Mandate and Visitors to Buildings current/future                                      Discussion/Motion

I am seeking the Board’s input on our current status of the mask mandate as well as visitors to buildings. The current plan is to remain in a mask mandate through the end of the current school year, June 4th as well as not allowing visitors inside the facilities.

     B.     Approval of Iowa Association of School Boards Renewal                                                             Motion

I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with IASB for the 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 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 2021-2022 school year.

     E.     Approval of Extension of Vendor Agreement with Hiland Dairy                                                Motion

I am seeking approval of the Extension of the Vendor Agreement with Hiland Dairy for the 2021-2022 school year.    

     F.     Approval of Tentative Graduates                                                                                                             Motion

I am seeking approval of the 2021 Tentative Graduates, contingent upon completion of all requirements.

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

 

I am seeking approval of the Entertainment Agreement with the Mid-

America Center for the 2022 MAC Shootout on February 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2022.

 

H.            Approval of Annual Subscription with Noregon for JPRO Professional Diagnostic I am seeking approval for a subscription with JPROs diagnostic tool for our Mechanic and the operations department.

Motion

I.             Naming Rights for Playground by Charles E. Lakin Foundation, Inc.       

I am seeking approval of the Lakin request to name the playground to be located at NE Elementary waiving the BOE rights to naming.

Motion

J.             Approval of Title IIA and Growth Plan Stipends              

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

Motion

K.            Approval of Classified Staff Wages for 2021-2022

I am seeking approval of classified wages at 2.75%

Motion

9.

ADJOURNMENT

Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

May 10, 2021

School Board Appreciation

 

 

Regular Board Meeting

High School Media Center - 6:45 p.m.

504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

 

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

May 24, 2021

WORK SESSION

Strategic Initiatives

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

June 14, 2021

 

Regular Board Meeting

 

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 E. Sharp Street, Glenwood

June 28, 2021

Work Session

Outcome Assessment (MS & HS) IA Assessment (NE, West, MS, HS)

FAST Benchmark (NE, West, MS 6th)

Annual CSIP Goal Data

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

Finance Report (Year End Estimates; Pending Expenditures/Revenues; Audit Date Set)

Activity Surveys (Spring Activities) Superintendent Performance Monitoring

Agenda for May 14, 2021 - Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

May 13, 2021

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Special Meeting

Special Board Meeting

Fri, May 14, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CDT)

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1.     Call to Order

2.     Business Item

        A.   Professional Development Proposal & 2020-2021 Academic Year               Motion

3.     Adjournment                                                                                                         Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

May 24, 2021             WORK SESSION                                Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

                                  Strategic Initiatives                             103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

Agenda for May 24, 2021 - Special Meeting and Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

May 21, 2021

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:

                                                                                           Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                           Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:      Special Meeting and Work Session

             Monday, May 24, 2021 - 6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, Iowa

 

SPECIAL MEETING

1.     PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

2.     NEW BUSINESS

A.  Approval of New Hires                                                                                                                 Motion

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

I am seeking approval of the following new hires:

  1. Jasey Segebrecht             Teacher                                                               $42,126

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

        ii. Angie Thomas                  Coordinator - Kid’s Place Daycare                      $45,000

B.  Approval of 2021-2022 BackPack Program                                                                       Motion

I am seeking approval of the Backpack Program for the 2021-2022 school year.

C.  Approval of Agreement                                                                                                                Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement between the GCSD, She Plays, Inc. and Erica Douglas for an event for Glenwood female athletes on Sunday, August 15, 2021.

D.  Approval of Agreement                                                                                                                Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement between the GCSD and Instructional Coaching Group, LLC for professional development training on August 10-11, 2021.

E.  Approval of Bread Bid                                                                                                                  Motion

I am seeking approval of the bread bid from Pan O Gold for the 2021-2022 school year.

F.  Approval of Renovation for part of Central Office                                                          Motion

I am seeking approval to renovate part of the Central Office.

G.  Approval of Bid                                                                                                                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the bid from Genesis for the remodel on the third floor of 103 Central

 

WORK SESSION

  1. Strategic Initiatives                                                                                                                                        Discussion
  2. Kid’s Place Update                                                                                                                                        Discussion

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events NEW TIMES AND DATES FOR JUNE ONLY:           

 

June 8, 2021     Work Session                                                                        12:00 Noon via Electronic Communications

June 15, 2021 Regular Board Meeting/Work Session                                    12:00 Noon via Electronic Communications

Agenda for November 23, 2020 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

 

           Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

November 19, 2020

 

To:          All School Board Members                                   Voting Order:  

                                                                                                      Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                                     Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                     Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                     Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:    Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

          Work Session - Immediately Following the Special Meeting

          Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood, Iowa

 

Special Meeting

1.    Call to Order

 

2.    Approval of Entertainment Agreement                         Motion

       I am seeking approval of the Entertainment Agreement for the Mid-America Center (MAC) Shootout.        

 

Work Session

1.    Quarterly Deck Reporting

A.    6-12 Outcome Data - Rick Nickerson & Heidi Stanley    

B.    Fall Activities - Jeff Bissen

 

2.    Adjournment                                        Motion

 

Agenda for November 5, 2020 - Super Board Meeting - POSTPONED

November 4, 2020

 

THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED

 

To:       All School Board Members                                                                                              Voting Order:

                                                                                                                                                    Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                                                                                    Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                                                   Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                                                   Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

Re:      Super Board Meeting - Thursday, November 5, 2020

            Old Engineer’s Office, 403 Railroad Avenue - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

 

  1. Update by School Board
    1. COVID-19
    2. Fall Sports
    3. Operational Sharing
    4. Other
  2. Update by City Council
    1. Saturday Workshop for Building Code
    2. Pickleball Court
    3. Other
  3. Update by County Supervisors
    1. Fiber Broadband
    2. FEMA Buyouts
    3. Other

Agenda for November 6, 2020 - Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

 

November 5, 2020

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

 

Re: Special Meeting - Friday, November 6, 2020 - 11:00 a.m.

                                      Central Office Conference Room, 103 Central, Third Floor

When: Nov 6, 2020 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Special Board Meeting

 

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1.  Approval of Mask Mandate                                                                                      Motion

     I am seeking approval of a mask mandate for grades 6-12 until further notice.

 

2.  Adjournment                                                                                                             Motion

Agenda for November 9, 2020 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

November 6, 2020

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

 

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

        High School Media Center, 504 East 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. October 12, 2020 - Regular Meeting
    2. October 14, 2020 - Special Meeting
    3. October 26, 2020 - Special Meeting & Work Session
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

1002

Relations Between the School District and the Public

1002.1

Citizen Complaints

1002.2

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

1002.3

Community Groups

1002.4

Senior Citizens’ Activity Passes

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

1004

Community Activities Involving Students

1004.1

Participation in Public Activities by Students

1004.2

Contests for Students

1004.3

Sales Promotions Prohibited

1004.4

Money Raising Activities in the District

1004.5

Participation in Community Fund Drives

1005

Visitors to School Premises

1005.1

Visitors to School Premises

1005.2

Public Conduct on School Premises

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Jordan Cedillo

Substitute Suburban Driver

$37.25 per route

Nicholas Cook

Substitute Bus Associate / Substitute Suburban Driver

$12.90 per hour - Associate

$37.25 per route - Driver

Jaden Epler

Building Custodian

$11.70 per hour 2-6 p.m.

$12.20 per hour 6-10 p.m.

Isaiah Gaylord

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.92 per hour

Kevin Johnson

Substitute Suburban Driver

$37.25 per route

Dalton Kaufman

Building Custodian

$11.70 per hour 2-6 p.m.

$12.20 per hour 6-10 p.m.

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Charissa Wilkes

From Special Education Associate to Activities Secretary

$13.19 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Jordyn Coates

Special Education Associate

Resignation

January 13, 2021

Genevieve Hartshorn

Child Care Associate

Resignation

November 3, 2020

Makayla Huffman

General Education Associate

Resignation

October 27, 2020

Vivianne Payne

Child Care Associate

Resignation

November 12, 2020

Jessica Stonerook

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

November 3, 2020

Trenton Turney

Head Boys Tennis Coach & Sub Teacher

Resignation

November 2, 2020

Mackenzie Zeski

Child Care Associate

Resignation

November 2, 2020

     H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Alicen F.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Joshua F.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Olivia F.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

     I.     Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Ann Staiert 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

 

Student Council

 

Powder Puff Football Game

Leadership conference and

school improvement project

 

$700

 

11/7/2020

 

PBIS Connections

 

Holiday Ornaments

Provide funding for incentives

for PBIS and Connections

 

AMAP

 

Nov/Dec 2020

 

Key Club

 

Be Kind Shirts

Raise funds for GHS Trash Can

Project

 

$200

 

11/10 - 25/2020

 

Key Club

Toys for Mills County

Storehouse

Donations to Mills county

storehouse

 

AMAP

 

12/1 - 7/2020

Key Club

Pie in the Face

Gifts for teachers

$300

3/1/2021

 

NHS

 

Donuts for Dogs

Provide supplies for local

shelter

 

AMAP

 

Through 12/7/2020

 

NHS

 

Pie Down

 

Support chapter activities

 

AMAP

Nov 2020 to next pep

rally

NHS

Dollar Hat Fridays

Support chapter activities

AMAP

All Nov 2020

NHS

Fall Clean up

Support chapter activities

AMAP

11/11 - 18/2020

 

MS Play

 

Play Production

Cover play expenses; donation

to Love Tree and Store House

 

AMAP

 

11/04/2020

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Honor Squad Cheer

ICCA - To allow girls to perform on Honor Squad

Cedar Falls, IA

11/19/20

11/20/20

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Reach for the Stars

To assist in setting goals & improving program quality.

$1,500

Business Investment Program

Purchase materials for room improvements.

$5,000

     M.     Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Exercise Science / Motor Behavior

Draft

2020-2021

App Creator (PLTW)

Draft

2020-2021

Medical Detectives (PLTW)

Draft

2020-2021

3 D Sculpture

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
  5. COVID Update

 

6.     REPORTS -

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

     H.     Transportation / Building & Grounds Report  Middle School & Northeast Roof Photos

     I.     Print Shop Report

 

7.     OLD BUSINESS

  1. 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 2020-2021. 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 2020-2021. 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 2020-2021                                         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 23, 2020

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball

December 14, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

9-12 Holiday Vocal & Band Concert

No December Work Session

 

 

 

January 11, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball & Boys Varsity Swimming Meet

January 25, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball, MS Double Dual Wrestling, JV Wrestling Tournament

February 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball

February 22, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

District Boys Varsity Basketball WIT Jazz Festival

March 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

PK-5th Parent Teacher Conf

March 22, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Girls Varsity ISU Indoor Track and Field

April 12, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Girls Varsity Tennis Dual Boys JV & Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Track & Field

April 26, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Boys & Girls Varsity Golf Boys & Girls Varsity Tennis Boys & Girls Varsity Track & Field

May 10, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Boys & Girls Varsity H-10 Golf Girls Varsity H-10 Tennis Boys & Girls Varsity H-10 Conf

 

 

 

Track & Field

Boys Varsity Soccer

May 24, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Girls Varsity Tennis - State Boys Varsity Soccer - District Girls Varsity Soccer

June 14, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

Baseball & Softball Varsity Double Header

June 28, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Baseball & Softball Varsity Double Header

July 12, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

JV & Varsity Baseball

July 26, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

August 9, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

August 23, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

September 13 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

 

September 27, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

October 11, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center

9th Gr Volleyball Tournament

October 25, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

 

     C.     Appointments / Assignments for 2020-2021                                                                     Motion

  1. Mills County Conference Board - Currently Curt Becker/Greg Schultz
  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 Ann Staiert
  7. Review of Bills - Currently rotates each month in alphabetical order
  8. Technology Committee - Currently Tim Becker
  9. Glenwood Community School Foundation - Currently Elizabeth Richardson
  10. Super Board Representative - Currently Tim Becker

 

     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

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

 

     F.     Approval of Legal Counsel                                                                                                                             Motion

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

     10.     NEW BUSINESS

               A.      Approval of Managed IT Services Agreement with BTC, Inc., DBA Western Iowa                           Motion

                        Networks

                     I am seeking approval of the Managed IT Services Agreement with BTC, Inc., DBA Western Iowa Networks.

                B.     Approval of Entertainment Agreement                                                                                                Motion

                     I am seeking approval of the Entertainment Agreement for the Mid-America Center (MAC) Shootout.

                C.     Approval of Agreement with Mills County Trails Board, Inc., & the City of Glenwood                        Motion

                      I am seeking approval

                D.      Approval to Request Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount                                                          Motion

                      I am seeking approval to request from the SBRC the maximum modified supplemental amount for open                                enrollment out ($185,760). This is not cash, rather authority that we are seeking approval from SBRC.

 

11.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                     Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

November 9, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

November 23, 2020

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

December 14, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

No December Work Session

 

 

January 11, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

January 25, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.

103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

Agenda for October 12, 2020 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

October 8, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re:

 

Regular Meeting -   Monday, October 12, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.

                                 High School Media Center, 504 East 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. September 14, 2020 - Regular Meeting
    2. September 28, 2020 - Public Hearing, Special Meeting, and Work Session

       B. Approval of Agenda

       C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

104.1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation

104.1N1

Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

104.1N2

Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination

104.1E1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice

104.1R1

Grievance Procedures

104.1R2

Title IX Grievance Procedures

104.2

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy

104.2P

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

405.2

Abuse of Students by District Employees

405.2R

Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees Regulations

405.3

Staff Personnel Complaints

500.17

Equal Education Opportunity

500.18

Equal Educational Opportunity Program

1000

Statement of Guiding Principles for Community Relations

1001

Public Communications

1001.1

Board Community Relations

1001.2

Releases to News Media

1001.3

Public Examination of School District Public Records

1001.4

Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials

1001.4R

Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials Regulations

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

1002

Relations Between the School District and the Public

1002.1

Citizen Complaints

1002.2

Community Resource Persons and Volunteers

1002.3

Community Groups

1002.4

Senior Citizens’ Activity Passes

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Sarah Brandt

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Christina Brown

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per hour

Linda Dean

Substitute Print Shop Associate

$9.92 per hour

Skylar Dewall

Child Care Associate

$9.89 per hour

Angela Embray

Substitute Teacher

$160 per day

Tesha Fritz

Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per day

Jaden Gaylord

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

$7.38 per hour

Willow Harvey

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

$7.38 per hour

William Jacobitz

Substitute Teacher

$160 per day

Taylor Klimiuk

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Megan Millar

Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per hour

Anne Smith

Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate

$10.92 per hour

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Kelly Cook

From General Education Associate to Authorized Substitute

$150 per day

Cindy Wallace

From Special Education Associate to General Education Associate

$10.35 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Audrey Little

Activities Secretary

Resignation

October 30, 2020

Bernard O’Connor

Building Custodian

Resignation

September 11, 2020

Miranda Ruth

Health Aide

Resignation

December 17, 2020

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Henry B.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Caroline G.

East Mills

Family move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Matthew H.

Glenwood

Remain after move

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Ashton R.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Grace R.

Glenwood

Remain after move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

  I.  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

 

  J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

West Library

Scholastic Book Fair

Books

AMAP

10/15-10/22/20

  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

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. COVID Update

 

6.REPORTS -

  1. Building Administrator Report
    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

  1. None

8. NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Student Teaching & Student Field Experience Agreement with William Penn University.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Agreement with William Penn University for Student Teaching & Student Field Experience.

       B. Approval to contract with Wilson Elser regarding the Timberline breach                                                                                      Motion

         I am seeking approval to contract with Wilson Elser to represent the District regarding the Timberline breach.

      C. ​Approval of Amendment to Athletic Training & Sports Medicine Services                                                                                    Motion

          Agreement with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

        I am seeking approval of the Amendment to the Agreement with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

     D. 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.

 

 

9.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

October 12, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

October 14, 2020

Special Meeting

Tentative - Teleconference - 8:00 a.m.

October 26, 2020

Work Session

Central Office Conf Room - 6:00 p.m.

 

Agenda for October 14, 2020 - Special Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

October 12, 2020

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Special Meeting - Wednesday, October 14, 2020 - 8:00 a.m.

 

  1. Approval of Financing Proposal and Call of Prior Bonds                                         Motion
  2. Adjournment                                                                                                             Motion

Agenda for October 26, 2020 - Special Meeting & Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

October 22, 2020

 

To:                         All School Board Members                                                         Voting Order:

                                                                                                                                  Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                                                                  Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                                  Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                                 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Special Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

        Work Session - Immediately Following the Special Meeting

       Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood, Iowa

 

Special Meeting

  1. Call to Order

 

        2. Approval of Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the                    

            payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding                                           Motion

            Bonds, Series 2020 and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto.

             I am seeking approval of the Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of School Infrastructure Sales,                      Services and Use Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto.

 

        3. Approval of Resolution 3530                                                                                                                                    Motion

            I am seeking approval of Resolution 3530 allowing the City of Glenwood to use incremental property tax revenues for up to thirteen fiscal years.

 

         4. Separation from District                                                                                                                                             Motion

            Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

 

Name                                  Position                                                      Reason                                Date

Brenda Evans                   Teacher, Yearbook Sponsor,                        Resignation                        Nov. 16, 2020

                                         9th Gr Large Group Speech Sponsor

Eric Rasmussen               Head MS Boys Basketball Coach                 Resignation                        Oct. 14, 2020

 

       5. Open Enrollments                                                                                                                                                    Motion

 

Name                               Receiving Dist.  -  Reason                                     Resident Dist.                              Approve/Deny Funded

Eloise D.                           Fremont-Mills      Kindergarten                                Glenwood                                  Approve                 Yes

Alexandra M.                    East Mills             Kindergarten                               Glenwood                                  Approve                  Yes

Colt N.                              Glenwood            Kindergarten - 2021-2022            East Mills                                  Approve                 2021-2022

Israel S.                            Glenwood            Family Move after Oct. 1             East Mills                                   Approve                 No

 

Work Session

  1. Quarterly Deck Reporting
    1. Finance Report - Kristi
      1. Treasurer Report CAR
      2. Fund Balances Previous Year
      3. Open Enrollment/Certified Count
    2. Superintendent Monitoring

 

  1. Adjournment                                                                                                                                                                 Motion

Agenda for September 14, 2020 - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

September 10, 2020

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Regular Meeting -   Monday, September 14, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.

                                           High School Media Center, 504 East 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. August 11, 2020 - Regular Meeting
    2. August 31, 2020 - Work Session
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

1003

Public Use of School Facilities and Materials

1003.2

Public Use of School ICN Room

1003.3E2

GHS Auditorium Facility Usage Request Sheet

1003.3E4

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

1003.4

Gratuities to Personnel

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

104.1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation

104.1N1

Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

104.1N2

Continuous Notice of Non-Discrimination

104.1E1

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice

104.1R1

Grievance Procedures

104.1R2

Title IX Grievance Procedures

104.2

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy

104.2P

Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures

405.2

Abuse of Students by District Employees

405.2R

Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees Regulations

405.3

Staff Personnel Complaints

500.17

Equal Education Opportunity

500.18

Equal Educational Opportunity Program

1000

Statement of Guiding Principles for Community Relations

1001

Public Communications

1001.1

Board Community Relations

1001.2

Releases to News Media

1001.3

Public Examination of School District Public Records

1001.4

Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials

1001.4R

Distribution or Display of Non-Curricular Materials Regulations

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Kenneth Akers

Building Custodian

$11.70 per hour

Jaime Apperson

National Honor Society Sponsor

$825

Michael Bennett

Building Custodian

$11.70 per hour

David Cook

Substitute Bus Driver

$39 per route after probationary period

Crystal Dees

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.92 per hour

Joseph Fustos

Substitute Teacher

$160 per day

Justina Harris

Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place

$10.77 per hour

Makayla Huffman

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.92 per hour

Beth Huntoon

Interim Kindergarten Teacher

$40,926

Jennifer Knighton

Special Education Teacher Associate- Level 2/3

$10.92 per hour

Gerard Leahy

Substitute Bus Driver

$39 per route after probationary period

Calvin Little

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place

$9.89 per hour

Laura Manning

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.32 per hour

Jenny McVay

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.32 per hour

Randal Miller, Jr.

Interim Elementary Art Teacher

$53,774.74

Jessica Stonerook

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.92 per hour

Sara Uhl

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.92 per hour

Emily Van Wey

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$10.92

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Laura Campbell

Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level ⅔ at the Middle School to Level ⅔ at the High School

No Change

Rachelle Campbell

Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level I to Level ⅔ at the High School

$11.24 per hour

Matthew Cook

Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level I to Level I and Level

⅔ at West

$11.02 per hour when Level 2/3

Emma Donahue

Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level ⅔ at NE to Level ⅔ at NE and West

No Change

Denver Holeton

Special Education Teacher Associate to Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Michelle Jaworski

Suburban Route #50 AM & PM to AM & PM plus a midday route to ISD on early outs only

No Change

Justin Spahn

From Substitute Bus Driver to AM Driver (#23) & PM Driver (#5)

$39 per route

Kylee Stanton

Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level I to Level I & Level ⅔

at Middle School

$11.99 per hour when Level 2/3

Cindy Wallace

Special Education Teacher Associate - From Level ⅔ at West to Level ⅔

at the Middle School

No Change

Dusty Williams

Special Education Teacher Associate - From B. Jacobitz’s Room to A. Greenfield’s Room - Level ⅔ at the High School

No Change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Kim Arnold

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 18, 2020

Debra Beck

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 21, 2020

Tracy Blankenship

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

July 31, 2020

LouAnn Cameron

Substitute Special Education Associate

Resignation

July 23, 2020

Kara Clark

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 8, 2020

Charity Cunningham

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 17, 2020

Jordyn Hanshaw

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 10, 2020

Patricia Lacy

Night Shift Lead Custodian

Resignation

August 25, 2020

Lindsey Lipsett

Child Care Associate

Resignation

August 27, 2020

Lynnette Malovrh

Authorized Substitute Teacher

Resignation

August 14, 2020

Carol Mitts

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

July 24, 2020

Dawn Mount

General Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 31, 2020

Rob Radford

Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

Resignation

August 27, 2020

Jennie Schorsch

Substitute Special Education Associate

Resignation

September 1, 2020

Makenze West

National Honor Society Sponsor

Resignation

August 17, 2020

     H.    Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Parker C.

Treynor

Kindergarten Student

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Rodney F.S.

Glenwood

Family move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Kimberly G.

Clayton Ridge

 

Glenwood

Deny

No

Carter J.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student

Lewis Central

Approve

Yes

Kruz K.

Glenwood

Family move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Maddox L.

West Harrison

Kindergarten Student

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Madison M.

Lewis Central

Informational Only - student already open enrolled out. Change in attending district requested. Those districts approve or deny the request. Both districts have approved.

Glenwood

 

Yes

Brody U.

Treynor

Kindergarten Student

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

MaKynna W.

Lewis Central

Family move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

 

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

     J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Middle School PBIS

Teachers will solicit donations from businesses

Students will earn PBIS stickers for following the four pillars. Stickers can be redeemed for a “prize”

AMAP

September 8- April 8,

2020

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

None

 

 

 

 

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

COVID-19 Cares Act Relief Grant

To provide resources to schools to assist with stress and anxiety, learning coping skills & building resilience. Funds distributed by Iowa Governor for COVID-19 related services. Must have a mental health or disabilities services component.

 

     M.     Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Creative Writing Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Investigative Research: Unsolved Mysteries Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Problem Solving Skills & Strategies Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Nutrition and Interior Design Curriculum

Draft

2020-2021

Computer Science Essentials

Final

2020-2021

6th Grade Computers

Final

2020-2021

HS Financial Literacy

Final

2020-2021

Environmental Science

Final

2020-2021

Chemistry

Final

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
    1. Summer Activities Surveys - Jeff Bissen                                                                Coaches           Parents          Students           Graphs                           
  5. Activities Complex Update

 

6.

REPORTS -

 

 

A.  Building Administrator Report

  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 Resolution

 

I am seeking approval of the Resolution to fix a date for a Public

Motion

 

Hearing on the issuance of school infrastructure sales, services

 

 

and use tax revenue refunding bonds, in one or more series.

 

 

B.            Approval of Designation and Authorization of Title IX Coordinator

Motion

 

The Board of Directors of the Glenwood Community School District

 

 

designates Cindy Menendez as the District’s Title IX Coordinator and

 

 

authorizes that employee to coordinate the District’s efforts to comply

 

with the District’s responsibilities under Title IX (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681, et. seq).

 

  C.  Approval of the 2020-2021 Certified Staff Manual                                                          Motion

       I am seeking approval of the LMC’s recommended changes to the certified staff manual for the current school year.

 

   D.  Approval of Co-Sexual Harassment Officers                                                                       Motion

        I am seeking approval of the appointment of Rick Nickerson and Genie Wickham as the District’s Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for 2020-2021.

 

   E.  Approval of Equity Officer                                                                                                         Motion

          I am seeking approval of the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the District’s Equity Officer for 2020-2021.

   F.  Approval of  Level I Investigators and their Alternatives                                                           Motion

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

   G.  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.

 

9.            ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

September 14, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

September 28, 2020

Work Session

Central Office Conf Room - 6:00 p.m.

October 12, 2020

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.

October 26, 2020

Work Session

Central Office Conf Room - 6:00 p.m.

 

Agenda for September 28, 2020 - Public Hearing, Special Meeting, Work Session

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

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

 

September 25, 2020

 

To:                         All School Board Members                                                         Voting Order:

                                                                                                                                  Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

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

                                                                                                                                  Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

                                                                                                                                  Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                                 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Public Hearing - 6:00 p.m.

      Special Meeting - 6:15 p.m.

      Work Session - Immediately Following the Special Meeting

      Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood, Iowa

Public Hearing on approximately $2,800,000 SAVE Bonds

Special Meeting

  1. Approval of Engagement Letter with Piper Sandler                                                                                  Motion                                   I am seeking approval of the Engagement Letter with Piper Sandler.
  2. Approval of Resolution                                                                                                                            Motion                                  I am seeking approval of the Resolution on the Issuance of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue     Refunding Bonds.
  3. Approval of Legislative Resolution                                                                                                         Motion                                    Please review the 2020 IASB Resolutions. The Board will select their top four legislative priorities at Monday’s meeting.
  4. Approval of Special Education Deficit                                                                                                      Motion                                 I am seeking approval of the Special Education Deficit in the amount of $448,595.57. This will be the amount of allowable  growth and supplemental aid that we are seeking for a negative special education balance.
  5. Approval of LEP Allowable Costs                                                                                                            Motion                                  I am seeking approval of the LEP Allowable Costs in the amount of $16,204.01.
  6. Approval of Roofing Proposal                                                                                                                  Motion                                 I am seeking approval of the roofing proposal with KPE for partial roof Modifications of Northeast Elementary and the Middle School.
  7. Open Enrollments

Name                Receiving Dist.        Reason              Resident Dist.   Approve/Deny     Funded

Adalynn B.         Glenwood             Kindergarten        East Mills           Approve             Yes

Ana’li B.             East Mills              Family Move        Glenwood          Approve             Yes

Martin B.            East Mills              Family Move        Glenwood          Approve             Yes

Rosemary B.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Grayson C.

Glenwood

Kindergarten

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Jeremiah D.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Terri E.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Jayden H.

Treynor

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Matalyn K.

Glenwood

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Tammy M.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kate S.

Fremont-Mills

Kindergarten

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

 

Work Session

  1. Course Enrollment - Chad Lang
  2. Summer Activities Surveys - Jeff Bissen                                                                                                                                        Coaches           Parents          Students           Graphs
  3. Strategic Initiatives - Chad Lang and Devin Embray

 

Adjournment                                                                                                                                Motion