Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting & Work Session of the Board of Directors 12:00 P.M.
Central Office, 103 Central
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Call to Order
President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Curt Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, and Tim Becker. Greg Schultz was absent.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Tim Becker 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 May 10, 2021, the Special meeting on May 14, 2021 and the Special meeting & Work Session on May 24, 2021.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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 |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY NAME |
|
203.9 |
CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES |
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 |
4E – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
Kylyn 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 – (2020-21) |
Anna Wade |
Authorized Sub Teacher |
$150 per day – (2020–21) |
4F – Transfers
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
Allison Henderson |
From Preschool Teacher to Preschool Teacher – Shared Visions |
No Change |
4G – Separation from District
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 |
Resignation |
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 |
Resignation |
May 28, 2021 |
Sheena Turner |
Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
May 28, 2021 |
Danielle Woodman |
Teacher |
Resignation |
June 4, 2021 |
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
Pete A. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten student 2021-22 |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Charlotte D. |
Treynor |
2021-22 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Haley D. |
Treynor |
2021-22 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Evie G. |
Treynor |
Kindergarten student 2021-22 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Edward R. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten student 2021-22 |
Council Bluffs |
Approve |
Yes |
Eli S.. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten student 2021-22 |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Adam W. |
Glenwood |
Change in district of residence |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of May 31, 2021.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
TeamMates |
Driveway Stenciling |
T-shirts for Mentees & Mentors, program fees & scholarship opportunities |
$800 |
September 2021 |
TeamMates |
You’ve Been Flocked |
Program fees, 2021-22 activities & scholarship opportunities |
$600 |
September 2021 |
4K – 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 |
Katie Wilson |
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 |
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
|
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 |
Devin Embray |
School Research Nexus Conference |
San Antonio, Texas |
7/20/2021 |
7/23/2021 |
4L – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
None |
|
|
4M – Curriculum
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
None |
l |
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Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board of Education
Legislative Update
None
Presentations
None
COVID Update
None
Reports
Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Agreement with the YMCA
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the proposed two-year YMCA agreement starting September 15, 2021. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Discussion held and additional information was requested. Approval request was postponed pending additional information. Motion withdrawn.
B. Approval of Additional MS Handbook Revisions
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the additional MS Handbook revisions. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Discussion held and one additional revision was requested. Motion was modified to include the additional revision. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare to provide breakfasts and lunches for the 2021-22 school year. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval to Pay Bills through June 30, 2021
Tim Becker made a motion to approve paying bills received after the board meeting through June 30, 2021 to close out the fiscal year. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Classified Staff Handbook
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the Classified Staff Handbook. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Administrator / Director Wages for 2021-22
Tim Becker made a motion to approve the 2.75% wage increase for Administrators and Directors for the 2021-22 school year. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation
Tim Becker made a motion to approve the Agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation for inspections of the elevator at the Athletic Complex. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of the Contract with Michael Maffoni
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the contract with Michael Maffoni for all PLC training for the 2021-22 school year. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Activity Surveys - Activities Director Jeff Bissen reported on the Spring 2021 Activities Survey results and feedback received from parents, students, and coaches.
ISASP - Director of School Improvement Chad Lang presented the ISASP annual standardized testing performance summary reports for the Northeast, West, Middle and High schools.
Finance Update – Finance Director Tim Reinert reported that the year end Audit is in process of being scheduled.
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by a Tim Becker and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 1:15 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer