July 13, 2020 Meeting
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.
Glenwood High School Auditorium
Monday, July 13, 2020
Call to Order
President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, Greg Schultz, and Tim Becker.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Elizabeth Richradson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on June 8, 2020 and special meeting/work session June 22, 2020.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
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 |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
903 |
Selling and Leasing |
|
903.1 |
Lease, Sale, or Disposal of School Buildings/Property |
|
903.2 |
Sale or Lease of Student Constructed Buildings/Property |
4E – New Hires Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Suzanne Hall |
Assistant Cheer Coach |
$1,925 |
|
Vivianne Payne |
Associate @ Kid’s Place (HS Student) |
$7.38 per hour |
|
Rileigh Spahn |
Associate @ Kid’s Place |
$9.89 per hour |
|
Seth Wentz |
Associate @ Kid’s Place |
$9.89 per hour |
4F – 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 |
4G – Separation from District
|
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 |
4H – Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
Sydne D. |
Lewis Central |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
20-21 |
|
Kaelyn W. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
East Mills |
Approve |
20-21 |
|
Rhyley W. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
East Mills |
Approve |
20-21 |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of June 30, 2020.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
None |
|
|
|
|
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
None |
|
|
|
|
4L – Grant Requests
|
NAME OF GRANT |
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 |
4M – 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 |
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
Many parents spoke about the return to learn plan either for or against it and the requirements or recommendations on the use of masks.
Comments from Board
None
Presentations
Sandra Dollen gave an update on TeamMates to the Board.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Agreement with Bottling Group LLC (Pepsi)
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the agreement with Bottling Co LLC commencing 8/1/2020-7/31/2025, or until the District meets or exceeds a volume threshold of 4,175 gallons and cases. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Return to Learn Plan for Parents and Staff.
Tim Becker made a motion to approve the return to on site learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “Nay”. Motion failed.
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the return to on site learning for the 2020-2021 school with the review of making masks mandatory and a review of requirements and costs associated with on-line learning. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye” with the exception of Tim Becker “Nay”, motion carried
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:56 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
