April 12, 2021 Meeting
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, April 12, 2021
Public Hearing
The public hearing in regards to the school budget for 2021/2022 and the budget amendment for 2020/2021 began at 6:45 p.m.
Call to Order
President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Becker, Greg Schultz, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, and Tim Becker.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on March 8, 2021 and the special meeting and board work session on March 22, 2021.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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500.16 |
TRUANCY |
|
EXHIBIT 5 - 2011 CODE OF IOWA 299.6 |
|
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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 |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
None |
|
4E – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Jennifer Bozek |
Special Ed Assoc |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Justin Chase |
Summer Mower |
$10.74 per hour |
|
Nicole Cherko |
School Nurse |
$53,576 (2021-2022) |
|
Kimberly Clark |
Sub 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) |
|
Chris Kroll |
Assist HS Boys BB |
$3,990 (2021-2022) |
|
Kinzey Long |
PK & Special Ed Assoc |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Jessie Manrose |
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$10.77 per hour |
|
Logan Miller |
Teacher |
$45,982.50 (2021-2022) |
|
Julie Mount |
Teacher |
$43,126 (2021-2022) |
|
Eric Rasmussen |
Head MS Boys BB (7th) |
$3,135 (2021-2022) |
|
Kimberly Sieck |
Substitute Nurse |
$160 per day |
4F – 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 |
4G – Separation from District
|
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 |
4H – Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUDNED |
|
Aiden B. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
East Mills |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Connor M. |
Lewis Central |
Kindergarten Student |
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 |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2021.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Dance Team |
Daddy-Daughter Dance |
Additional equipment, uniforms, and camp |
$1,000 |
04/24/2021 |
|
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 |
4K – 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 |
4L – Grant Requests
|
NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
None |
|
|
4M – Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
Middle School Art |
Final |
2020-2021 |
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
None
Presentations
AD Bissen presented the Winter Activities Surveys 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 the 2021-2022 Proposed Budget & 2020-2021 Budget Amendment
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 proposed budget and the 2020-2021 budget amendment as presented. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve facilities rental agreement with Creighton University. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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.
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve resolution levying tax for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for the future optional redemption of general obligation school refunding bonds Series 2020 and approving the escrow account. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the proposed student and faculty handbook revisions for the 2021-2022 school year. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Service Agreement with Lifetouch
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve service agreement with LifeTouch for student and staff photographs for the school years 2021-2024. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Greg Schultz and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:38 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Meckna, Board Secretary
