2021 - 2022 Board Meeting Agendas

Agenda for April 11, 2022 - Regular Meeting

 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

                   May 6, 2022

 

                    To:                               All School Board Members                                    Voting Order:  

                                                                                                                                          Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                    From:                          Devin Embray, Superintendent                              Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                                            Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                           Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                           John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

                         Re:    Regular Meeting -    Monday, May 9, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                     Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                                                      103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

    

 

                             1.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                              

                                    A.    Call to Order

                              2.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA                                                                                                                                              Motion

                              3.    SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                                     

                                       A.    

                              4.    FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                                      A.    None

                              5.    CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                                  Motion

                                      A.    Approval of Minutes

                                              1.    Regular Meeting - April 11, 2022

                                              2.    Special Meeting & Work Session - April 25, 2022

                                       B.    Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

407.1

STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF DISTRICT CREDIT CARDS

407.2

STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF CELL PHONES

407.2AF

STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF CELL PHONES ACCEPTANCE FORM

408.1

STAFF PERSONNEL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

408.2

NEPOTISM

408.3

GIFTS TO STAFF PERSONNEL

408.4

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF STAFF PERSONNEL

409.1

STAFF PERSONNEL RECORDS

409.1R

STAFF PERSONNEL RECORDS REGULATIONS

409.2

BACKGROUND CHECKS ON EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS

 

                                    C.    Approval of Board Policies - First Readings 

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

500.1

Student Enrollment in District

500.2

Student Residency Status

500.3

Homeless Youth Enrollment in District

500.4

Student Transfer Into and Out of District

500.5

Open Enrollment Procedures as a Sending District

500.6

Open Enrollment Procedures as a Receiving District

500.7

Open enrollment Procedures as an Alternative Receiving District

500.8

Shared Time/Dual Enrolled Students

500.9

Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options

500.9R

Home School Assistance Program / competent Private Instruction Regulation

500.10

Student Attendance

500.10R

Student Attendance Regulations

500.11

Compulsory Attendance

500.13

Student Attendance Records

500.14

Insufficient Classroom Space

500.15

Class Size Class Grouping

 

                          D.    New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and 

                                                           favorable background check results 

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Sarah Boje

Teacher

CADRE

Sam Duff

Teacher

$43,856 - (22-23)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts.

Kyndal Nelsen

Substitute Special Education Associate

$12.81 per hour

MicKynsie Sutton

Substitute Special Education Associate

$11.66 per hour

Jennifer Williams

Part Time Interventionist (.5 FTE)

$30,000 - ESSR Funding
 

                                  E.    Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Holly Schneider

Transfer from 4th Grade Teacher to 2nd Grade Teacher

No Change

Melanie Schoening

Transfer from Special Education Teacher at West to Special Education Teacher at Northeast

No Change

Kylee Wilson

Transfer from Level I to Level ⅔ (Full Day)

$13.06 per hour

Kimberly Yount

Transfer from Assistant Kitchen Manager to Food Service Worker

$12.16 per hour

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

                                                                                            replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Beth Burgess

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Connie Cook

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Katrina Hobart

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Dalton Kaufman

Building Custodian

Resignation

May 13, 2022

Laura Kelly

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Janet Presley

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Yvonne Sletten

Bus Driver

Retirement

June 2, 2022

                                   G.    Open Enrollments

           

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

None

         

 

                                      H.    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

                                       I.    Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Cheerleaders

Cheer Camp & School Year Shirts for Cheer Squad

New 2022-2023 Season Expenses

$50-$150

08/01/22-09/30/22

Cheerleaders

Sell bows at football games & Homecoming parade

New 2022-2023 Season Expenses:  Hospitality / Reimbursable toward IPOD, Kinetic Bands and/or Cheer Mats

$200-$300

08/12/22-10/28/22

Cheerleaders

Homecoming Window Painting

New 2022-2023 Season Expenses:  State Competition Expenses, Hotel Stay, Team Dinner, Bows/Accessories, Fall Warm Ups

$1,500-

$3,000

08/13/22-09/18/22

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

New 2022-2023 Season Expenses:  Camp Shirts / Fall Supplies

$150-300

06/18/2022

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

New 2022-2023 Season Expenses:  Camp Expenses, Fall Supplies

$150-$300

July 23, 2022

Cheerleaders

Car Wash

New 2022-2023 Season Expenses:  Camp Expenses, Fall Supplies

$150-$300

August 20, 2022

Cheerleaders

Annual Lil’ Rams Cheer Camp

2022-2023 er Program Planned Expenses, ICCA Fees, Competition Fees

$600-

$1,500

September 30, 2022

Glenwood Softball

Salad Luncheon

Replacement Equipment, Wiffles, Buckets, Balls, Pants

$2,000

05/26/2022

 

                                         J.    Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE

DATE

RETURN DATE

Julie McMullen

Guiding Coalition School Visit

Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania

5/18/2022

5/20/2022

Nancy Wright

Guiding Coalition School Visit

Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania

5/18/2022

5/20/2022

Tami Bertini

Guiding Coalition School Visit

Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania

5/18/2022

5/20/2022

Derrica Hutchings

Guiding Coalition School Visit

Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania

5/18/2022

5/20/2022

Jeff Bissen

IHSADA State AD Meeting

Des Moines

1/11/2023

1/12/2023

Jeff Bissen

IHSADA State AD Meeting

Des Moines

11/14/2022

11/15/2022

Jeff Bissen

IHSADA State Convention

Iowa City

3/24/2023

3/28/2023

Kylee Stanton

Softball Tournament

Roland Story

6/24/2022

6/25/2022

Myranda Starner

Softball Tournament

Roland Story

6/24/2022

6/25/2022

Erin Peschel

Softball Tournament

Roland Story

6/24/2022

6/25/2022

Reagan Whitehill

Softball Tournament

Roland Story

6/24/2022

6/25/2022

Emilee Bilharz

Professional Development

Orlando, FL

6/24/2022

6/26/2022

Emilee Bilharz

FCCLA National Conference

San Diego, CA

6/27/2022

7/2/2022

Cheri Maxwell

Summer Dance Team Camp

Papillion Convention Center

7/11/2022

7/14/2022

Emily Kromminga

Professional Development 

Orlando, FL

6/24/2022

6/26/2022

                                     K.    Grant Requests    

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

   

 

                                      L.    Curriculum 

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

   

 

6.    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 

                  1.    Mr. Nickerson will present proposed changes to Math credits/courses for graduation.

7.    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    Newsletter     

        F.    Technology Report

        G.    Food Service Report    

        H.    Transportation / Building & Grounds Report 

         I.    Print Shop Report

8.    OLD BUSINESS

       A.    None

 

9.    NEW BUSINESS     

       A.    Approval of Tentative Graduates                                                                                                                                             Motion

                I am seeking approval of the 2022 tentative graduates, contingent upon Completion of all requirements. 

         B.    Approval of Iowa Association of School Boards Renewal                                                                                                                  Motion

                I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with IASB for the 2022-2023 school year

          C.    Approval of Iowa School Finance Information Services Renewal                                                                                                   Motion

               I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with ISFIS forthe 2022-2023 school year.  

          D.    Approval of Title IIA and Growth Plan Stipends                                                                                                                  Motion

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

           E.    Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista University                                                                                                          Motion

                  I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Buena Vista University for Field Experience, Student

                Teaching, Practicum and Internship for the Academic Years 2022-2025.

           F.    Approval of Agreement with Western Governors University                                                                                              Motion

                 I am seeking approval of the Student Teaching Letter of  Agreement with Western Governors University. 

               This Agreement will be in effect 2022- 2025.

           G.    Approval of Rental Agreement with John Deere                                                                                                                  Motion

                  I am seeking approval of our lease program for maintenance equipment.

             H.    Approval of Proposed Bus Driver Wage Adjustments                                                                                                         Motion

                   I am seeking approval of proposed wage increases for route drivers and activity drivers, as well as additional

                 incentives to drive, retroactive to May 1, 2022.

              I.    Approval of Board Policy 505.4 - Graduation Requirements                                                                                              Motion

                    I am seeking approval of the proposed graduation requirement changes for Math based on prior presentation.

               J.    Approval of Agreement with School Administrators of Iowa                                                                                             Motion

                       I am seeking approval of the Agreement with SAI for the Administrator Mentoring and Induction Program.

              K.    6-12 Instrumental Music Staffing Considerations          Discussion / Possible Motion

                    The Board will be discussing information presented to them in a prior meeting by concerned patrons regarding

                    the district’s band program and participant numbers.

10.    ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:    

Regular Board Meeting                                                   Monday, May 9, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                                               Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                                                                                             103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Glenwood, IA 51534

End of Year Celebration                                                   Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 2:30 p.m.                                    High School Cafeteria

                                                                                                                                                                                                             504 East Sharp Street

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session                                                          Monday, May 23, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                                           Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                                                                                             103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Community Retirement Reception                              Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 4:30 p.m.                                              Keg Creek Brewery

                                                                                                                                                                                                                22381 221st Street

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Agenda for April 25, 2022 - Special 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

 

 

April 22, 2022

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

Re:      Special Meeting & Work Session - Monday, April 25, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                       Central Office Conference Room 103

                                                                       Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

1.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                  Motion

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Carissa Cerra

Substitute Food Service Worker

$11.16 per hour

Lorraine Duitsman

Assistant High School Principal

$90,000

Cory Faust

Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach

$3,135

Andrea Grile

Building Secretary (10 Months)

$15.22 per hour (inclusive of education)

Jolei Huffman

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Zachary Loftin

Teacher

$43,856 - (22-23) -

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Shon Wells

Suburban Driver

$38.75 per route (2 hr minimum)

Reagan Whitehill

Assistant Softball Coach

$3,990

 

B.Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Skylar Dewall

From Childcare Associate to Lead Teacher

$12.12 per hour

 

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Raina Meads

Assistant Cheer Coach

Resignation

April 11, 2022

Samantha Van Wey

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

April 12, 2022

 

D. Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Childcare Stabilization Round #2

To provide stability for personnel costs, utilities, PPE, maintenance and expansion.

$80,192

 

E. Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Lorraine Duitsman

Creative Solutions Equity & Excellence Summit

 

Boston, MA

 

07/17/2022

 

07/20/2022

Ben Haynes

Instructional Coaches Training

Lawrence, KS

07/18/2022

07/22/2022

 

2.NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Student & Staff Handbook Revisions for 2022-2023                            Motion     

               High School

               Middle School

               Elementary

               Thrive

 

WORK SESSION

1.Outcome Assessments - MS & HS

2. Activities on Breaks & Holidays                                                                              Discussion

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                    Motion

Agenda for August 23, 2021 - Special 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

 

August 20, 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, August 23, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                      Central Office Conference Room

                                                                      103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

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

Karen Bueltel

Substitute Teacher

$165 per day

Shelby Cody

Child Care Associate

$10.11 per hour

Craig Florian

Auditorium

$4,275

Isaiah Gaylord

General Education Teacher Associate

$10.14 per hour

David Hall

Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Zoe Howell

Preschool Teacher Associate

$11.14 per hour

John Huey

Assistant High School Girls Cross Country Coach

$3,135

Kathryn Johnson

Substitute Teacher

$165 per day

Carissa Kayl

Child Care Associate

$7.25 per hour

(High School Student)

Marissa Klindt

Head High School Girls Cross Country Coach

$4,845

William Magnuson

Substitute Teacher

$165 per day

Kimberly May

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level ⅔ and Substitute Bus Driver

$11.14 per hour

$40.50 per route

Trisha Ruiz

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$11.14 per hour

Stacie Teegarden

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level ⅔ BD

$11.14 per hour

Timothy Whannell

Substitute Bus Driver

$40.50 per route

Kim Yount

Food Service Worker

$11.58 per hour

     B.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Desiree Cook

From General Education Associate to Special Education Level I Associate

No change

Vernon Hoge

From Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver

No change

Natalie Mannen

From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate

No change

Krystal West

From .5 FTE ELL Teacher to 1.0 FTE ELL & Reading Interventionist Teacher

$54,627.20

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Emma Donahue

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 8, 2021

Alida Harris

Health Aide

Resignation

August 19, 2021

Callie Ohm

Head Girls Tennis Coach

Resignation

August 18, 2021

Katie Sowers

Administrative Assistant - AP / AR

Resignation

August 27, 2021

Danielle Woodman-Wagaman

Head HS Girls Cross Country Coach

Resignation

August 6, 2021

     D.     Open Enrollment

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Peyton W.

Glenwood

Student Move

Fremont-Mills

Approve

Yes

3.     BUSINESS ITEMS

  1. Reallocation Proposal for Twelve Inactive HS & MS Activity Funds                          Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Reallocation Proposal as presented.

 

  1. Approval of Contract with Black Squirrel Timing                                                           Motion

           I am seeking approval of the contract with Black Squirrel Timing to provide services in the amount of $631.30 for the 2021 Glenwood                Cross Country Invitational.

 

WORK SESSION

1.            Strategic Initiatives - Devin Embray & Chad Lang

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Agenda for August 5, 2021 - Super Board Meeting

August 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:      Super Board Meeting - Thursday, August 5, 2021

            New Engineer’s Building - 305 Railroad Avenue - Glenwood - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

  1. Update by School Board
    1. Return to Learn Plan
    2. Facilities Plan Update
    3. Bailey Bridge Remodel
    4. Possible Partnering for Services
    5. Other
  2. Update by City Council
    1. Marian Heights Sewer Project
    2. Pool Update
    3. ARPA Update
    4. Other
  3. Update by County Supervisors
    1. Broadband
    2. County Building & Zoning Restructure
    3. Cabins @ Pony Creek Park
    4. COVID Updates
    5. Funding Ideas for American Rescue Plan Funds
    6. Other

Agenda for August 9, 2021 - Regular Meeting

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

 

August 6, 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, August 9, 2021 - 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. Genie O’Grady - Genie was chosen as the 2021 Reading Administrator of the Year by the Midlands of Iowa Reading Council.

3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular Meeting - July 12, 2021
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

204.5

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

204.6

NOTICE FOR BOARD MEETINGS

204.7

QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS

204.8

RULES OF ORDER

204.9

AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETINGS

204.10

COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL

204.11

PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC

204.12

GENERAL PROCEDURE OF HEARINGS

204.13

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

204.14

COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF BOARD MEMBERS

501.11

STUDENT POSSESSION AND USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

300

STATEMENT OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR ADMINISTRATION

301

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

301.1

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - QUALIFICATIONS

301.2

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - APPOINTMENT, CONTRACT AND CONTRACT NONRENEWAL

301.3

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL - FUNCTIONS

301.4

SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION

301.5

SUPERINTENDENT CIVIC ACTIVITIES

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Emily Bilharz

FCCLA Sponsor

$2,850

Bailey Elliott

General Education Teacher Associate

$10.14 per hour

Jaimie Fisher

Preschool Program Associate

$11.14 per hour

Peggy Gage

General Education Teacher Associate

$10.14 per hour

Alexander Jones

Building Custodian

$11.97 per hour

Teagan Matheny

Summer Mower

$10.99 per hour

Shelby Piniarski

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Candy Sibbitt

Mail Route

$10.00 per hour

Brenna Tedesco

Preschool Level ⅔ Special Education Teacher Associate

$11.14 per hour

Tony Teegarden

Substitute Bus Driver

$40.50 per route

Reagan Whitehill

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Jolei Huffman

From General Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.

$11.14 per hour

Gerard Leahy

From Substitute Bus Driver to Full Time Driver (AM/PM Route)

$40.50 per route

Andrea Morrison

From Preschool Associate to Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Tamara O’Meara

From Substitute Food Service Worker to Dishwasher

$11.58 per hour

Shannon Starnes

From Preschool Associate to Shared Visions Preschool Associate

No change

Cindy Wallace

From General Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.

$11.14 per hour

Louise Weber

From Food Service Floater to Food Service Worker

No change

Mackenzie Zeski

From Special Educ. Assoc. @ HS to General Educ. Assoc. @ NE

$10.19

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Damian Foutch

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 3, 2021

Isaiah Gaylord

General Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

August 4, 2021

Joseph Glover

Bus Driver

Resignation

August 5, 2021

Brandi LeFever

Substitute Food Service Worker

Resignation

July 19, 2021

Tara Merz

Bus Driver

Resignation

July 7, 2021

Rileigh Spahn

Child Care Associate

Resignation

July 30, 2021

     H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Bentley K.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Talan K.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Aiden L.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Alexa L.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Kellyn T.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student

Fremont-Mills

Approve

Yes

Karsyn V.

Glenwood

Change in District of Residence

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Carter W.

Treynor

Change is Student’s Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Hailey W.

Treynor

Change is Student’s Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Lyla W.

Treynor

Change is Student’s Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Madalyne W.

Treynor

Change is Student’s Residence

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

  I.  Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Greg Schultz will have reviewed the bills
    1. Approval of Additional Bills
  2. Board Financial Reports
    1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
    2. General Ledger Balance Report
    3. FY20 Audit Findings Status Report

  J.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

 

Boys Cross Country

 

 

 

Fried Chicken Dinner

Fundraiser expenses, Cross Country uniforms, team t-shirts, travel expenses to meets, course

maintenance & awards

 

 

 

$5,000

 

 

 

9/19/2021

 

Football

 

Football Scrimmage

Supplement to limited allocated

funds for football program

 

AMAP

 

8/19/21

 

 

Team Mates

5K Run - Mental Health Awareness / Family

Connections

Scholarship funds for upcoming Seniors, mentoring program

materials and possible field trips

 

 

$800

 

 

10/3/2021

  K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Chad Lang

SAI Annual Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

 

08/04/2021

 

08/05/2021

  L.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund

To update materials in the infant rooms.

$5,570.11

  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 - ESSER 3 Funding - Chad Lang
  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 Return to Learn Plan                                                                                                            Motion

I am seeking approval of the Return to Learn Plan for 2021-2022.

B. Approval of Certified Staff Manual (Summary of Proposed Revisions)                                                   Motion

I am seeking approval of the Certified Staff Manual with Proposed Revisions.

C.  ESSER 3 Intervention Proposal for Learning Gap                                                                                Motion

I am seeking approval of the proposal.

D.  CLOSED SESSION                                                                                                                              Motion

  1. Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) the Board will enter into a Closed Session to review or discuss records which are required or      authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.

E.  RETURN TO OPEN SESSION                                                                                                            Motion

       1.  Action if needed

  F.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                   Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

 

Board Work Session

Monday, August 23, 2021

6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor

First Day of School (3rd-12th) Early Bird Conferences (PreK-2)

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

 

First Day of School (K-2)

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

 

First Day of School (PreK)

Thursday, August 26, 2021

 

Regular Meeting

Monday, September 13, 2021

7:00 p.m. TBD

Homecoming

September 17 & 18, 2021

 

Board Work Session

Monday, September 27, 2021

6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Agenda for December 13, 2021 - Exempt Session & Regular Meeting

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

 

December 10, 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 ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

 

Re:      Exempt Session & Regular Meeting -     Monday, December 13, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                               Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                                                               103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

EXEMPT SESSION per Iowa Code Section 21.9 - 6:00 p.m.

REGULAR MEETING - 6:30 p.m.

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

2.SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1. Jodi Hilsabeck - Enhancement of Playground Equipment and New ADA Accessible Equipment
  2. Boys Cross Country - Team Members & Coaches who went to State
  3. Girls Cross Country - Team Members & Coaches who went to State

3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

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

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

307.1

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT - INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS

308

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

401.1

DEFINITION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.2

SELECTION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.3

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

401.5

EVALUATION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.6

RESIGNATION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.7

2012-2013, 2013-2014, AND 2014-2015 LEAVE INCENTIVE OF LICENSED STAFF

D.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

402.1

TUTORING BY LICENSED PERSONNEL

402.2

SUBSTITUTES FOR LICENSED PERSONNEL

402.3

STUDENT TEACHERS

403.1

DEFINITION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.2

SELECTION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.3

EVALUATION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.4

RESIGNATION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.5

2012-2013, 2013-2014, AND 2014-2015 LEAVE INCENTIVE - CLASSIFIED STAFF

503.41

EPINEPHRINE POLICY

503.41r

ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROTOCOL

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Thomas Cattron

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Shamani Langille

Substitute Teacher

$165 per day

Laini Richardson

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level ⅔ BD

$11.14 per hour

Sally Stoakes

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

F.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Toni Bunnell

Food Service Worker - Increase in Hours Only

No Change

Nancy Heitman

From Substitute Bus Driver to Route Driver

No Change

Julie McMullen

From .5 Teacher & .5 Instructional Coach to .5 Teacher & .5 Interim Administrator

$5,000 Increase

Tamara O’Meara

Food Service Worker - Increase in Hours Only

No Change

Tim Whannell

From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver

No Change

Nancy Wright

From Full Time Instructional Coach to Interim Administrator

$10,000 Increase

Kimberly Yount

From Food Service Worker to Assistant Kitchen Manager

$11.80 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Barbara Cochran

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

November 24, 2021

Colleen Confer

Teacher (FT Instructional Coach)

Retirement

End of the 2021-2022 SY

Cara Delaney

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

December 17, 2021

Lori Gregory

Teacher

Retirement

End of the 2021-2022 SY

Sherry Herron

Administrator

Resignation

December 31, 2021

Timothy Johnson

Teacher

Resignation

End of the 2021-2022 SY

Bryon Radford

Building Custodian

Retirement

February 14, 2022

Drake Ruth

Assistant Boys’ Soccer Coach

Resignation

November 24, 2021

Karen Sinner

Teacher

Retirement

End of the 2021-2022 SY

Martin Wright

Bus Driver

Resignation

November 29, 2021

Nancy Wright

Interim Administrator

Retirement

End of the 2021-2022 SY

H.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Carly H.

Council Bluffs

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kylie H.

Council Bluffs

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

I.  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

None

 

 

 

 

K.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir

Wahoo, NE

02/19/2022

02/19/2022

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir

Grand Island, NE

02/12/2022

02/12/2022

Tucker Weber

Basehor Linwood Wrestling Tour.

Basehor, KS

01/14/2022

01/15/2022

Adam Buthe

Basehor Linwood Wrestling Tour.

Basehor, KS

01/14/2022

01/15/2022

Brad Asche

Basehor Linwood Wrestling Tour.

Basehor, KS

01/14/2022

01/15/2022

Devin Embray

ISFLC Conference

Altoona, IA

12/07/2021

12/09/2021

Tim Reinert

ISFLC Conference

Altoona, IA

12/07/2021

12/09/2021

Devin Embray

ISFLC Conference

Altoona, IA

02/15/2022

02/17/2022

Tim Reinert

ISFLC Conference

Altoona, IA

02/15/2022

02/17/2022

L.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

M.  Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Physical Science

Final

2021-2022

Chemistry Curriculum

Final

2021-2022

Financial Literacy

Final

2021-2022

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 - Prochaska & Associates
  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 Newsletter
  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 LEP Allowable Costs

I am seeking approval of the LEP Allowable Costs in the amount of $24,754.62.

Motion

B.

Approval of SBRC Application

I am seeking approval of the SBRC Application to request spending authority in the amount of $47,698 for increased enrollment. I am also seeking approval

to request spending authority in the amount of $150,827 for open enrolled out students who were not included on the prior year’s certified enrollment.

Motion

B.

Approval of Administrator Stipends for Title IIA Responsibilities

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

Motion

C.

Approval of Mid-Term Graduates

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

Motion

D.

Approval of American National Bank Maximum Deposit Limit

I am seeking approval to increase the maximum deposit limit with American National Bank Council Bluffs IA to $90,000.00

Motion

E.

Approval of Proposal for Paging Systems

I am seeking approval of the proposal from Electronic Sound for the paging system improvements at each building.

Motion

F.

Acceptance of Deeded Property

I am seeking approval of property being deeded over to the school district pending land is in good standing from a tax standpoint.

Motion

 

9.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Regular Board Meeting                      Monday, December 13, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.                       Central Office Conf. Room

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

NO BOARD WORK SESSION IN DECEMBER

 

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, January 10, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

Board Work Session

Monday, January 24, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, February 14, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

Board Work Session

Monday, February 28, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Agenda for February 14, 2022 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

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

 

February 11, 2022

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

Re:      Public Hearing & Regular Meeting (5:45 p.m.) - Monday, February 14, 2022

                                                                                           Central Office - Large Conf. Room

                                                                                           103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

1.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

 

2.     APPROVAL OF AGENDA                                                                                                                           Motion

3.  PUBLIC HEARING re 2022-2023 School Calendar

 

4.    SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1. All-State Musicians

5.  FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

 

6.   CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                  Motion

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular Meeting - January 10, 2022
    2. Special Meeting & Work Session - January 24, 2022
  2. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

404

STAFF PERSONNEL LEAVE

404.1

STAFF PERSONNEL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

404.1R

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REGULATIONS

404.1D

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE DEFINITIONS

404.1N

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE NOTICE

404.1RF

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REQUEST FORM

C.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

405.1

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING

405.1R

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING REGULATIONS

405.2

ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

405.2R

ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES REGULATIONS

405.3

STAFF PERSONNEL COMPLAINTS

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Troy Carman

Building Custodian

$11.97

Michelle Fornoff

Teacher

$42,126 (21-22)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Dana Hansen

Substitute Teacher

$165 per day

Alysa Hofmann

Child Care Associate

$10.11 per hour

Claire Huston

Certified Substitute Teacher

$165 per day

Elany McIntyre

Child Care Associate

$10.11 per hour

Julie McMullen

.5 FTE K-2 Elementary Principal

$40,000 - $47,000 TBD -

contingent upon negotiated increase for 2022-2023 teaching contract.

Jennifer Muller

Suburban Driver (APEX)

$38.75 per route

Deborah Stanislav

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Michelle Wegner

Teacher

$52,607.20 (21-22)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

E.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Toni Bunnell

From Food Service Worker to Assistant Manager

$12.04 per hour

Paula Carman

From 1st Grade Teacher to 2nd Grade Teacher (2022-2023 SY)

No Change

Kirsten Cashatt

From Kindergarten Teacher to 1st Grade Teacher (2022-2023 SY)

No Change

Kari Dykstra

From Special Education Associate to Food Service Worker and Substitute Special Education Associate

$11.58 per hour-FS

$11.14 per hour-Sub

Kamden Elwood

From 1st Grade Teacher to K-2 Level ⅔ Teacher (2022-2023 SY)

No Change

Dara Harms

From 1st Grade Teacher to Full Time Interventionist (2022-2023 SY)

No Change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Michelle Kelley

Curriculum Administrative Assistant

Resignation

March 4, 2022

Natalie Mannen

Substitute Special Education Associate & Substitute Cook

Resignation

February 7, 2022

Jeanne McGinnis

Building Custodian

Termination

February 14, 2022

Michael Turnipseed

Trap Club Sponsor

Resignation

February 14, 2022

G.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Sutton N.

Glenwood

Family move to Glenwood / new home may not be finished when school starts.

Lewis Central

Approve

Yes

Sawyer O.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student 2022-2023

Red Oak

Approve

Yes

Brice R.

Glenwood

2022-2023 School Year

Lewis Central

Approve

2022-2023

Brooks R.

Glenwood

2022-2023 School Year

Lewis Central

Approve

2022-2023

Drake S.

Lewis Central

Family move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

H.  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

 

I.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

 

West Elem. Library

Scholastic Buy One, Get One Free

Bookfair

 

 

To raise money for books

 

 

AMAP

 

 

May 3-11, 2022

 

 

TeamMates Mentoring

Concessions @ Little Rams

Wrestling Tourn.

 

 

Annual program fees

 

 

$300

 

 

January 23, 2022

 

 

Glenwood Bands

 

 

Cookie Dough Sales

All money raised will go toward individual student trips & chaperone

costs for 4-year trip & SWIHMB trips.

 

 

AMAP

 

 

Mar. 15-April 23, 2022

HS Culinary Arts

Restaurants

Restaurant Class Curriculum

AMAP

Feb. 16 - May 27, 2022

 

Builder’s Club

March Madness

Activity

Proceeds will go to the American

Heart Association

 

AMAP

 

Feb. 25 or Mar. 4, 2022

J.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Tim Reinert

ISFLC & IASBO Budget Workshops

Creston & Ames, IA

01/25/2022

01/26/2022

Megan Roenfeld

Software Unlimited Training

Kansas City, MO

02/14/2022

02/17/2022

Lynde Wagner

Software Unlimited Training

Kansas City, MO

02/14/2022

02/17/2022

Cort Lovato, Sr

Varsity Soccer Tournament

ADM High School

04/08/2022

04/09/2022

 

Cory Faust

IFCA Board of Directors Meeting and Clinic

Prairie Meadows Conference Center

 

03/03/2022

 

3/5/2022

K.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

L.  Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

7. 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

8. 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 Newsletter
  6. Technology Report
  7. Food Service Report
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
  9. Print Shop Report

 

9. OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

10. NEW BUSINESS

A. Approval of Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar                                                                             Motion

I am seeking approval of the revised 2022-2023 School Calendar.

 

B. Approval of Cooperative Sponsorship for Girls Soccer with Fremont-Mills CSD                 Motion

I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Sponsorship for Girls Soccer with the Fremont-Mills Community School District.

 

C. Approval of Partnership with Ecsell Sports                                                                                       Motion

I am seeking approval of the Partnership with Ecsell Sports, a web-based, anonymous survey platform that gathers data on the student-athlete experience that can be used by evaluators.    Ecsell Website

 

D. Approval of Purchase Agreement with Solution Tree, Inc.                                                            Motion

I am seeking approval of the Purchase Agreement with Solution Tree, Inc. for all guiding coalition professional development for 2022-2023.

 

E. Approval of Business Associate Agreement                                                                                         Motion

I am seeking approval of the Business Associate Agreement with the Iowa Department of Education re sharing of Iowa Medicaid data.

 

F. Approval of Proposal with Intellinetics, Inc.                                                                                      Motion

I am seeking approval of the Proposal with Intellinetics, Inc. to move from a paper-based process to a paperless electronic process.

 

G. Approval of Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Funding                     Motion

I am seeking approval for the Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Funding in the amount of $423,708. This item was approved by the Board at the January 10 Board meeting, but the amount was inadvertently omitted.

 

 

11.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

Public Hearing                                 Monday, February 14, 2022 - 5:45 p.m.                        Central Office Conf. Room

Regular Board Meeting                                                                                                          103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                               Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session                      Monday, February 28, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                         Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                              103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                              Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, March 14, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                               Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                              103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                              Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session                      Monday, March 28, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                             Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                             103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                             Glenwood, IA 51534

Agenda for February 18, 2022 - Special Meeting

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

 

 

February 17, 2022

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

Re:      Special Meeting -    Friday, February 18, 2022 - 11:00 a.m.

                                           Central Office Conference Room

                                           103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

 

Please join meeting using your phone

Fri, Feb 18, 2022 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CST)

United States: +1 (408) 650-3123

Access Code: 622-302-005

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

  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. Start date July 1, 2022

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Ashlie Salazar

PK-2 Administrator

$95,000

 

     3.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                        Motion

Agenda for February 28, 2022 - Special 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

 

 

February 25, 2022

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

 

Re:         Special Meeting & Work Session -   Monday, February 28, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                           Central Office Conference Room

                                                                           103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

 

Special Meeting

  1. Call to Order
  2. Approval of Out of State and Overnight Travel                                                                                                  Motion

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Chad Lang

PLC School Visit - Lander Valley HS

Lander, WY

March 15, 2022

March 17, 2022

Rick Nickerson

PLC School Visit - Lander Valley HS

Lander, WY

March 15, 2022

March 17, 2022

 

Work Session

  1. Long Range Facilities Plan - Prochaska & Associates
  2. Course Enrollment - Chad Lang
  3. Mid Year Standing / End of Year Projection / 2022-2023 Budget - Tim Reinert
  4. Next Super Board Meeting

 

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Agenda for January 10, 2022 - Regular Meeting

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

 

 

January 7, 2022

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order: 

                                                                                           Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:              Devin Embray, Superintendent                   Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                           Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                           Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                           John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

Re:      Regular Meeting -   Monday, January 10, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

                                             Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                             103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

           

1.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                                                                                 

                A.            Call to Order

 

2.            SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                                                                                                                        

                A.            All-State Musicians

 

3.            FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

                A.            None

 

4.            CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

                A.            Approval of Minutes

                                1.            Regular Meeting - December 13, 2021

 

                B.            Approval of Agenda

 

                C.            Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

402.1

TUTORING BY LICENSED PERSONNEL

402.2

SUBSTITUTES FOR LICENSED PERSONNEL

402.3

STUDENT TEACHERS

403.1

DEFINITION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.2

SELECTION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.3

EVALUATION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.4

RESIGNATION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL

403.5

2012-2013, 2013-2014, AND 2014-2015 LEAVE INCENTIVE - CLASSIFIED STAFF

503.41

EPINEPHRINE POLICY

503.41r

ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROTOCOL

D.            Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

404

STAFF PERSONNEL LEAVE

404.1

STAFF PERSONNEL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

404.1R

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REGULATIONS

404.1D

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE DEFINITIONS

404.1N

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE NOTICE

404.1RF

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REQUEST FORM

E.            New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and

                                   favorable background check results

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

William Connelly

Assistant High School Tennis Coach

$2,565

Kelly Embray

Child Care Associate

$10.11 per hour

John Huey

Assistant High School Boys Track Coach

$3,990

Jeff Johnson

Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

$3,990

Chris Kroll

Head Girls Tennis Coach

$4,560

Katie Larsen

Assistant High School Girls Track Coach

$3,990

F.            Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Traci Ashburn

From Substitute Food Service Worker to Food Service Worker

$11.58 per hour

Ben Haynes

From Teacher, Head MS Girls Track Coach  & MS Girls Basketball Coach to Full Time Instructional Coach (MS)

Salary + $7,000

Derrica Hutchings

From Teacher, Kindergarten PLC Facilitator & ELA SAC Representative to Full time Instructional Coach (NE)

Salary + $7,000

Shelby Mattao

From Special Education 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

Christie Baker

Teacher

Retirement

End of the 2021-2022 SY

Ben Berberich

Assistant High School Girls Track Coach

Resignation

December 22, 2021

Thomas Berke

Head 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach

Resignation

January 3, 2022

Amy Clark

Payroll Administrative Assistant

Resignation

January 17, 2022

Jeanne McGinnis

Building Custodian

Resignation

January 5, 2021

Callie Rodenburg

Head 7th Grade Volleyball Coach

Resignation

December 16, 2021

Mary Simms

Teacher

Retirement

End of the 2021-2022 SY

Grant Stivers

Assistant 7th Grade Football Coach

Resignation

January 6, 2022

Nick Wray

Assistant Baseball Coach

Resignation

December 5, 2021

Kaitlyn Zogleman

Teacher

Resignation

End of the 2021-2022 SY

H.            Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Braylyn C.

Lewis Central

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

 

I.             Approval of Financial Reports

                A.            Approval of Bills - Director Matt Portrey 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

Show Choir

Show Choir Competition

To raise money for show choir expenses

$12,000

01/29/2022

Key Club

Kindness Shirt Sales

To raise money to purchase more trash cans for the parking lot

$1,814.52

01/17-02/11/2022

Dance Team

Lil’ Rams Dance Clinic

To raise money for equipment, uniforms and camp fees

$1,000

02/11/2022

Dance Team

Ram Roses

To raise money for equipment, uniforms and camp fees

$500

02/14/2022

Dance Team

Daddy Daughter Dance

To raise money for equipment, uniforms, camp fees and state dance fees

$4,000

05/07/2022

K.            Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE

DATE

RETURN DATE

Alex Williams

Open SciEd Training

Heartland AEA Johnston, IA

3/8/2022

3/10/2022

Kathi Krzycki

Open SciEd Training

Heartland AEA Johnston, IA

3/8/2022

3/10/2022

Jeff Bissen

IHSADA Executive Board Meeting

Des Moines, IA

1/12/2022

1/13/2022

Michelle Manning

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior

Kansas City, MO

2/16/2022

2/19/2022

Adam Buthe

Girls State Wrestling Tournament

Coraville, IA

1/21/2022

1/22/2022

Julie Mount

State BPA Competition

Des Moines, IA

2/20/2022

2/22/2022

Kelly Schubauer

Skills USA Informational Clinic

Fort Dodge, IA

1/25/2022

1/25/2022

David Clark

Cyclone Honor Band

Ames, IA

2/3/2022

2/5/2022

Lindsey Tadin

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior

Kansas City, MO

2/16/2022

2/19/2022

Sara Mulligan

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior

Kansas City, MO

2/16/2022

2/19/2022

Cindy Menendez

Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior

Kansas City, MO

2/16/2022

2/19/2022

 

L.            Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Pets in the Classroom

Sustaining/purchasing pets, specifically the classroom aquarium.  The fish are a calming element and a responsibility building component.

$50.00

 

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 - GHAEA Board Presentation (10-15 minutes max)

                               Ivan Gentry, Executive Director of Specialized Services and Supports, Dr. Lolli Haws, Chief

                               Administrator, and Chris Blum, AEA Board Member who represents Glenwood Schools, will be

                              presenting.

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    Newsletter              

                F.            Technology Report

                G.            Food Service Report    

                H.            Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

                I.             Print Shop Report

 

7.            OLD BUSINESS

                A.            None

 

8.            NEW BUSINESS            

                A.            Approval of Agreement with Bella Terre                                                                                             Motion

                                I am seeking approval of the Rental Agreement with Bella Terre for Prom 2022.

 

                B.            Approval of Event Services Agreement with Complete Weddings & Events                       Motion

                                I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Complete Weddings & Events

                                for DJ services at Prom 2022.

               

                C.            Approval of Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements              Motion

                                I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Morningside University for

                                Teacher Education clinical Experience Placements.

 

                D.            At-Risk Programming for 2022-2023

                                I am seeking approval for the 2022-2023 programing proposed for At-Risk

 

               E.           OSHA Mandated COVID-19 Testing and Masking Board Policy                                                   Motion 

                            IF NECESSARY I am seeking approval of the mandatory testing/masking policy.

                            We are currently working on a testing program to be implemented by

                            February 9, 2022.

 

                F.            Approval of ESSER I, II, and III Plan                                                                                                       Motion

                              I am seeking approval of the updated ESSER I, II, III plan.

 

9.            ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events: 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, January 10, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                   Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                      103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                       Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session                      Monday, January 24, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                   Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                       103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                        Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board / Admin. Social                   Monday, January 31, 2022 - 4:00 p.m.                  

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, February 14, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                     Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                          103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                          Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session                      Monday, February 28, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                    Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                         103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                          Glenwood, IA 51534     

Agenda for January 24, 2022 - Special 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

 

 

January 21, 2022

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

Re:         Special Meeting & Work Session -   Monday, January 24, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                           Central Office Conference Room

                                                                           103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

  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

Sharon Boyd

Food Service Worker

$11.58 per hour

Kari Dykstra

Special Education Associate - PreK Level 2/3

$11.14 per hour

Brandi Henderson

Special Education Associate - Level ⅔ BD

$11.14 per hour

Josie Schultz

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Lynde Wagner

Payroll Administrative Assistant

$16.50 per hour

B.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Delores Phillips

Transfer from Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare top Building Custodian

$11.97 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Carissa Kayl

Child Care Associate

Resignation

January 31, 2022

Julie Stavas

Authorized Substitute Teacher

Resignation

January 8, 2022

D.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Alexandra A.

Clayton Ridge

2022-2023 Application

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

Adam B.

Council Bluffs

Family move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

Dhaani R.

East Mills

Family move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

 

3.  Approval of SBRC Funding Request                                                                                                                         Motion

I am seeking approval to submit a request to the School Budget Review Committee for funding related to FY22 Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program increased enrollment in the amount of 16 eligible students ($57,816.00) or what SBRC allows.

 

4.  Approval of Additional .5 FTE Administrator at Northeast Elementary                                                Motion

I am seeking approval of adding an additional .5FTE administrative position at Northeast for the 2022-2023 school year. This is due to the increased needs of students and staff, especially at the preschool level. The other .5 FTE for this position will be an instructional coach for the grade levels not responsible for evaluations of.

 

WORK SESSION

 

  1. Iowa School Performance Profile - Dr. Chad Lang
  2. PK-2 Principal Update
  3. Future Long Range Planning Discussion; Finding a date

 

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Agenda for July 12, 2021 - Regular Meeting

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

 

July 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:      Regular Meeting - Central Office Conference Room, 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood 7:00 p.m.

 

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, 2021 - Board Work Session
    2. June 15, 2021 - Regular Meeting
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second 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

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

204.5

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD

204.6

NOTICE FOR BOARD MEETINGS

204.7

QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS

204.8

RULES OF ORDER

204.9

AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETINGS

204.10

COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL

204.11

PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC

204.12

GENERAL PROCEDURE OF HEARINGS

204.13

SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

204.14

COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF BOARD MEMBERS

501.11

STUDENT POSSESSION AND USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Kylyn Anderson

Special Education Associate - Level 2/3

$11.14 per hour

Brad Asche

Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

$3,990

Debra Beck

Special Education Teacher Associate

$11.14 per hour

Kristina Boone

Child Care Associate

$9.89 per hour

Joseph Glover

Bus Driver

$39 per route

Delaney Holeton

Child Care Associate

$7.25 per hour (student)

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Beth Huntoon

From Substitute Teacher to Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

$42,126

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Robert Radford

Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

Resignation

June 17, 2021

Ursula Ziebolz

Bus Associate, Mail Route Driver, and

Resignation

July 12, 2021

 

Sub Suburban Driver

 

 

     H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Nash H.

Glenwood

Kindergarten 2021-2022

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Brock R.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Kate R.

East Mills

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Annabelle S.

Glenwood

Family 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

None

 

 

 

 

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Sherry Herron

SAI Annual Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

 

8/4/2021

 

8/5/2021

 

Rick Nickerson

 

SAI Annual Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

 

08/04/2021

 

08/05/2021

 

Jessica Miller

 

Iowa State Fair (Sheep Showing)

Des Moines, Iowa

 

8/11/2021

 

8/12/2021

 

Heidi Stanley

 

SAI Annual Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

 

08/04/2021

 

08/05/2021

 

Genie O’Grady

 

SAI Annual Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

 

08/04/2021

 

08/05/2021

 

Cindy Menendez

 

SAI Annual Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

 

08/04/2021

 

08/05/2021

 

 

Chad Lang

American Association for Employment in Education National Conference

 

 

Louisville, Kentucky

 

 

10/26/2021

 

 

10/28/2021

Devin Embray

SAI Annual Conference

Des Moines, Iowa

08/04/2021

08/05/2021

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     M.     Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Yearbook

Draft

 

PLTW Biomedical Science (PBS)

Draft

 

MS Financial Literacy - Adjustment 7th Grade & 8th Grade

Final

 

3rd Grade Math Curriculum

Final

 

6th Grade Social Studies

Final

 

7th Grade Social Studies

Final

 

8th Grade Social Studies

Final

 

Investigative Research; Unsolved Mysteries

Final

 

Freshman US History, Modern American Affairs, Western Civilizations, & American Government

Final

 

 

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 - Diana Burchett and Emily Prickett (YMCA) Action Plan
  5. COVID Update

 

6.REPORTS - No 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 - Information regarding Seamless Summer Option
  8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report - Information regarding HVAC Renovation
  9. Print Shop Report

 

7.OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

8.NEW BUSINESS

     A.     Approval of YMCA Agreement                                                                                       Discussion /Motion

     B.     Approval of Agreement with The Flippen Group, L.L.C.                                                                Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with The Flippen Group, L.L.C., d/b/a Capturing Kids’ Hearts for professional development services for the high school and middle school.

     C.     Approval of New Rates Proposal for Kid’s Place                                                                              Motion

I am seeking approval of the new rates proposal for Kid’s Place.

     D.     Approval of Middle School HVAC Renovation RFP Design Proposal                                         Motion

I am seeking approval of the RFP Design Proposal from Control Management, Inc. for the Middle School HVAC renovation.

     E.      Approval of 2021-2022 Consortium Agreement                                                                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 Consortium Agreement to jointly Administer an Instructional Program at Children’s Square (Learning Center) and Heartland Family Service (Therapeutic School) located within the boundaries of the boundaries of the Council Bluffs Community School District

     F.     West Elementary Fire Alarm System Upgrade                                                                                   Motion

I am seeking approval of the lowest reasonable and responsible quote for the West Elementary fire alarm system upgrade. We reserve the right to reject any and all quotes for any reason.

     G.     Approval of Auditing Services of Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C.                                              Motion

I am seeking approval of the auditing services of Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. For the fiscal year ending 2021.

     G.     CLOSED SESSION - To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to     Motion Roll Call

prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session, as provided

in Section 21.5(1)(i).

 

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION                                                                                                                     Motion

  1. Action if needed                                                                                                                                 Roll Call

 

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, July 12, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.                           Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                       103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                        Glenwood, Iowa

No Work Session the month of July

 

Super Board Meeting

August - Exact Date To Be Determined

To Be Determined

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, August, 9, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

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

 

Board Work Session

Monday, August 23, 2021 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, Iowa

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

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

Board Work Session

Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, Iowa

 

Agenda for June 13, 2022 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

 

 

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 10, 2022

 

To:                                            All School Board Members                        Voting Order:

                                                                                                                       Curt Becker - At-Large

‘23 From:                                 Devin Embray, Superintendent                 Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                        Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large

                                                                                                                        ‘25 Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                                                        John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

Re:    Public Hearing & Regular Meeting -                                   Monday, June 13, 2022 - 5:45 p.m.

                                                                                                         Central Office - Large Conference

                                                                                                         Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor,

                                                                                                         Glenwood

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

    1.  Call to Order

  2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA                                                                                                                                                           Motion

  3. PUBLIC HEARING re Resolution to Expend Funds from the District’s Flexibility Account.

  4. EXEMPT SESSION

  5. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  6. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

    1. None

  7. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                                                                 Motion

    1. Approval of Minutes

      1. Regular Meeting - May 9, 2022

      2. Special Meeting & Work Session - May 23, 2022 

    2. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

500.1

Student Enrollment in District

500.2

Student Residency Status

500.3 Homeless Youth Enrollment in District
500.4 Student Transfer Into and Out of District
500.5 Open Enrollment Procedures as a Sending District
500.6 Open Enrollment Procedures as a Receiving District
500.7 Open enrollment Procedures as an Alternative Receiving District
500.8 Shared Time/Dual Enrolled Students
500.9 Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options
500.9R Home School Assistance Program / competent Private Instruction Regulation
500.10 Student Attendance
500.10R Student Attendance Regulations
500.11 Compulsory Attendance
500.13 Student Attendance Records
500.14 Insufficient Classroom Space
500.15 Class Size Class Grouping
505.4 Graduation Requirements

 

  1. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

501.1

Student Code of Conduct

501.3

Possession and/or Use of Weapons

501.4

Possession and/or Use of Illegal Controlled Substance

501.5

Student Suspension

501.6

Student Expulsion

501.7

Search and Seizure

501.7R

Search and Seizure Regulations

501.7E

Search and Seizure Checklist

501.8

Student Lockers

501.9

Questioning of Students

501.9R

Questioning of Students Regulations

501.10

Use of Video Cameras on School Property

 

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Cory Faust

Head MS (7th) Grade Girls Track

$3,135

Brian Stanley

Assistant MS (7th) Football Coach

$2,280

Andrew Williams Summer Mower $11,54 per hour
 
  1. Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Bailey Dinsmore

Transfer from Special Education Teacher - Level I @ MS to Special Education Teacher - Level @ HS

No Change

Kelly Embray

Transfer from Child Care Associate to School Age Lead Teacher

$12.12 per hour

Erica Keppard

From Food Service Clerk to Food Service Assistant Manager

$12.91 per hour

 

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Becky Bolio

Health Aide

Termination

May 27, 2022

Sharon Boyd

Substitute Food Service Worker

Resignation

May 26, 2022

Craig Florian

High School Auditorium Coordinator

Resignation

August 22, 2022

Breanna Griffin

Special Education Associate - Level - Preschool

Resignation

May 27, 2022

Tracy Kalhorn-Major

Special Education Associate - Level 2/3

Termination

May 27, 2022

Katie Kelly

School Nurse

Resignation

May 27, 2022

Dawn Lewis

Special Education Associate - Level 2/3

Resignation

May 27, 2022

Kim May

Suburban Driver

Resignation

May 27, 2022

Jenny McVay

Bus Associate

Resignation

June 6, 2022

Pierre Taylor

Building Custodian

Resignation

May 24, 2022

 

  1. Open Enrollments

           

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Abel B.

Glenwood

Family Move

Lewis Central

Approve

Yes

Corbin B.

Glenwood

Family Move

Lewis Central

IEP

 

Jesse B.

Glenwood

Family Move

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Ryker B.

Glenwood

Family Move

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Emersyn B.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Paityn B.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Christopher H.

Iowa Connections Academy

 

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Zoe M. Iowa Connections Academy   Glenwood Approve Yes
Deagan O. Glenwood Family Move Fremont-Mills Approve Yes
Griffin O. Glenwood Family Move Fremont-Mills Approve Yes

 

  1. Approval of Financial Reports
    1. Approval of Bills - Director Matt Portrey 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

  2. Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

NHS 2022-2023

Back to School Supply Drive

School supplies for GCSD schools

AMAP

08/01-30/ 2022

 

NHS 2022-2023

 

Glow for Homecoming

Dues, membership materials &

chapter activities

 

AMAP

 

9/9/2022

 

NHS 2022-2023

 

Cornhole Tournament

Dues, membership materials &

chapter activities

 

AMAP

 

10/22/2022

 

NHS 2022-2023

 

Spring Clean Up

Dues, membership materials &

chapter activities

 

AMAP

 

4/29/2023

 

  1. Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Katie Wilson

Iowa Reading Conference

Ames, IA

06/20/2022

06/22/2022

Megan Newberry

Guiding Coalition

Lewistown, MO

05/11/2022

05/12/2022

 

  1. Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

   

 

  1. Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Kindergarten Math

Draft

2022-2023

1st Grade Math

Draft

2022-2023

2nd Grade Math

Draft

2022-2023

3rd Grade Math

Draft

2022-2023

4th Grade Math

Draft

2022-2023

5th Grade Math

Draft

2022-2023

6th-12th Grade Math

Draft

2022-2023

 
Kindergarten Science Draft 2022-2023
1st Grade Science Draft 2022-2023
2nd Grade Science Draft 2022-2023
3rd Grade Science Draft 2022-2023
4th Grade Science Draft 2022-2023
5th Grade Science Draft 2022-2023
8th Grade Science Draft 2022-2023
PLTW Biomedical Science Grades 9-12 Draft 2022-2023
Physics Curriculum Draft 2022-2023
Kindergarten Social Studies Draft 2022-2023
1st Grade Social Studies Draft 2022-2023
2nd Grade Social Studies Draft 2022-2023
3rd Grade Social Studies Draft 2022-2023
4th Grade Social Studies Draft 2022-2023
5th Grade Social Studies Draft 2022-2023
MS ELA Draft 2022-2023
MS Culinary Arts / Interior Design Draft 2022-2023
MS History Thru Film Draft 2022-2023
7th Grade Family and Consumer Sciences Draft 2022-2023
8th Grade Family and Consumer Sciences Draft 2022-2023
 
  1.  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. Update on GRC Campus Closing

      1. Dr. Embray will update the BOE.

  2. REPORTS - Administrator attendance at this meeting

    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 Newsletter

    6. Technology Report

    7. Food Service Report

    8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

    9. Print Shop Report

  3. OLD BUSINESS

    1. None

  4. NEW BUSINESS

    1. Approval of Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University                                    Motion

​                    I am seeking approval of the Student Teaching Agreement with Grand Canyon University beginning May 23, 2022 through December 31, 2023.

                B. Approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University                                                       Motion

                    I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University for student teachers, practicum and early

                C. Approval of Field Experience & Student Teaching Agreement with NWMSU.                                          Motion

                    I am seeking approval of the Field Experience & Student Teaching Agreement with Northwest Missouri State University.

                D. Approval of Quote for New Tablets & Cards for the 2022-2023 school year.                                             Motion

                    I am seeking approval for the purchase of new tablet and I.D. cards for our transportation department and students that                          ride the bus.

                 E. Approval of Bid for Gasoline & Dyed Diesel Fuel for the 2022-2023 school year.                                       Motion

                    I am seeking approval of the fuel bid with Lincoln Farm and Home for the 2022-2023 school year.

                 F. Approval of Certified Staff Manual                                                                                                                    Motion

                     I am seeking approval of the changes made to the Certified Staff Manual for the 2022-2023 school year. Changes for consideration                       are in Red.

                 G. Approval of Administrators, Directors, and Coordinator Salary Positions                                                      Motion

                      I am seeking a 3.5% salary increase for Administrators, Directors, and Salaried Coordinators in addition to market factor                                       adjustments for selected individuals.

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

                     I am seeking approval of the agreement between Kids Place Daycare and our Food Service Department.

                  I. Approval of Agreement with Capturing Kids’ Hearts                                                                                    Motion

                     I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Capturing Kids’ Hearts for the 2022-2023 school year.

                  J. Approval of License Agreement with Edmentum.                                                                                            Motion

                     I am seeking approval of the licensing agreement with Edmentum. This agreement will be for online courses that our current high                         school does

                     K. Approval to Pay Bills June 30                                                                                                                                                      Motion

                          I am seeking approval to pay bills received after the board meeting through June 30, 2022 to close out our fiscal year.
 
12. ADJORNMENT                                                                                                                                                        Motion
 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

 

Monday, June 13, 2022

Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

5:45 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday, June 27, 2022

Board Work Session

6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday, July 11, 2022

Regular Meeting

6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday, July 25, 2022

Board Work Session

6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday, August 8, 2022

Regular Meeting

6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday, August 22, 2022

Board Work Session

6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Agenda for June 27, 2022 - Special 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 24, 2022

To:                                                     All School Board Members                                                        Voting Order:

                                                                                                                                                                      Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:                                                Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                                                                       Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                                                       Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                                                       John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

Re:                Special Meeting & Work Session -                   Monday, June 27, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                                                 Central Office Conference Room

                                                                                                 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

SPECIAL MEETING

  1. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                                                                                Motion

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Cole Albright

High School Principal

$105,000 - Contingent upon release from current contract.

Megan Rathke

Teacher

$47,485.20 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts.

 

  1.   Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Suzanne Hall

Cheer Coach (10 units) to Cheer Coach (14 units)

$3,990

Ashley Vanderpool

From Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place to Food Service Worker

$12.16 per hour

 

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Nathan Christensen

Summer Mower

Resignation

June 22, 2022

Dana Hansen

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

June 23, 2022

Shelby Piniarski

Authorized Substitute Teacher

Resignation

June 23, 2022

 

  1. Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Tristan J.

Council Bluffs

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Aubrey R.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Madison R.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Renae R.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

 

  1. Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Taylor Miller

AP Teacher Training for AP Math

Iowa City, Iowa

06/27/2022

07/01/2022

Tanner Teegarden

AP Teacher Training for AP English

Iowa City, Iowa

06/27/2022

07/01/2022

 

  1. Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Go NAPSACC (Nutrition & Physical Self-Assessment for Child Care)

Quality improvement for healthy choices

$1,500

Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa

1 of 4 will be chosen - painting, one/one care, tuition reimbursement, safety items.

$5,000/

$10,000

 
2.             NEW BUSINESS                                                                                                                                                                    Motion

                  A.  Approval of Meal Price Increase for 2022-2023

                        I am seeking approval of a 10 cent increase in student lunch and breakfast pricing for the 2022-2023 school year.
 

                  B. Approval of Fee Increases for Band and Activity Tickets for 2022-2023 (Board information re fees)

                    I am seeking approval to increase the rental fees for percussion and wind instruments within our band program as well as increasing                                  the activity ticket price per the outlined recommendations in the Board packet.

 

WORK SESSION

  1. ESSR Spring 2022 Reading Intervention Data & FAST Benchmark (NE, West, MS-6th)

  2. Outcome Assessment (Middle School / High School)

  3. ISASP Assessment (NE / West / MS / HS)

  4. Finance Report - Year End Estimates

    1. Pending Expenditures / Revenues

    2. Audit Date

  5. Activity Surveys - Spring Activities

    1. Spring 2022 Surveys

    2. Post Season Parent Feedback

    3. Post Season Student Feedback

    4. Ecsell Sports Athletic Director Report

  6. Superintendent Performance Monitoring

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                                     Motion

 
 

Agenda for March 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting

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

 

March 10, 2022

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

Re:      Regular Meeting -   Monday, March 14, 2022

                                             Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                             103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

 

1.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

 

2.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA                                                                                                                           Motion

 

3.  SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1. None

4.  FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. Non

5.  CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                  Motion

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular Meeting - February 14, 2022
    2. Special Meeting - February 18, 2022

                  2. Special Meeting & Work Session - February 28, 2022

 

       B.  Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

405.1

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING

405.1R

CHILD ABUSE REPORTING REGULATIONS

405.2

ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

405.2R

ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES REGULATIONS

405.3

STAFF PERSONNEL COMPLAINTS

       C.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

406.1

HEALTH AND SAFETY

406.2

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

406.3

SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE

406.4

USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY EMPLOYEES

406.5

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF PERSONNEL OPERATING DISTRICT VEHICLES

406.5R

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF PERSONNEL OPERATING DISTRICT VEHICLES REGULATIONS

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Sarah Applegate

Bus Associate & Substitute Suburban Driver

$13.20 per hour - Assoc

$38.75 per route - Driver

Naomi Nieland

Substitute Suburban Driver

$38.75 per route

Ellen Pankievicz

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Megan Quinlan

Accompanist

$500

Kurt Schulz

Trap Club Sponsor

$570

     E.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Sharon Boyd

From Food Service Worker to Sub Food Service Worker

$10.57 per hour

Samantha Teegarden

From 5.75 Hours Per Day to 3 Hours Per Day

No Change

Samantha Wilson

From Special Education Associate - Level ⅔ to Substitute Special Education Associate

No Change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Karen Bueltel

Part Time Reading Interventionist

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Leah Davis

HR Administrative Assistant

Resignation

March 8, 2022

Judy Foutch

Social Emotional Liaison

Resignation

March 31, 2022

Justina Harris

Kid’s Place Lead Teacher

Resignation

March 18, 2022

Chris Kroll

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Heather Lewis

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Naomi Nieland

Substitute Suburban Driver

Resignation

February 28, 2022

Candy Sibbitt

Bus Associate & Mail Route

Resignation

March 8, 2022

Steve Sylvester

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2021-2022 SY

Dusty Williams

Substitute Special Education Associate

Resignation

March 3, 2022

     G.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

John A.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Olivia B.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

Emily D.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

Charlotte D.

Glenwood

2022-2023

Council Bluffs

Approve

2022-2023

Ella F.

Glenwood

2022-2023

East Mills

Approve

2022-2023

Nadia M.

Glenwood

2022-2023

Sidney

Approve

2022-2023

Nolan M.

Glenwood

2022-2023

Sidney

Approve

2022-2023

Cole P.

Glenwood

2022-2023

East Mills

Approve

2022-2023

Kinley P.

Glenwood

2022-2023

East Mills

Approve

2022-2023

Vivien R.

Lewis Central

2022-2023

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

Olivia R.

Glenwood

2022-2023

Council Bluffs

Approve

2022-2023

Mateo S.

Glenwood

2022-2023

East Mills

Approve

2022-2023

 

     H.  Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director John Zak 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

 

  1. Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

 

Cheerleaders

 

Cheer Camp/Spirit Clinic

2022-2023 Cheer Program Expenses, ICCA Fees, Camp,

Supplies

 

 

$300-$600

 

 

05/01-31/2022

 

Northeast Students

 

Kids Heart Challenge

To raise money for the American

Heart Association

$10,000-

$20,000

 

02/25 - 03/25 /2022

 

 

Northeast Media Ctr

 

 

Scholastic Book Fair

 

Books for the library to update student & teacher sections

Books are awarded in

lieu of cash

 

 

04/20-28/2022

HS Student Council

March Madness Gate

School spirit materials for

$1,000

03/25/2022

 

 

Homecoming; school

improvement project (TBD)

 

 

 

 

Junior Class

 

 

Prom Ticket Sales

Prom venue rental, DJ, decorations, snacks, etc., school

improvement project

 

 

$6,400

 

 

04/01-22-2022

     J.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Emilee Bilharz

FCCLA

Des Moines, IA

03/27/2022

03/29/2022

Kevin Kilpatrick

Iowa Jazz Competition

Norfolk, NE

03/29/2022

03/29/2022

Dixie Thomas

Cheer Coach Annual Conference

Altoona, IA

04/01/2022

04/02/2022

Suzanne Hall

Cheer Coach Annual Conference

Altoona, IA

04/01/2022

04/02/2022

Devin Embray

RTI at Work Conference

Des Moines, IA

04/12/2022

04/14/2022

Tim Reinert

IASBO Spring Conference

Des Moines, IA

03/21/2022

03/23/2022

 

Tim Reinert

Iowa School Business Management Academy

 

Ames, IA

 

04/19/2022

 

04/22/2022

     K.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     L.  Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Introduction to Aerospace: Curriculum

Draft

21-22

Computer Science A

Draft

21-22

Computer Science Essentials (CSE)

Draft

21-22

Computer Science Principles (CSP)

Draft

21-22

6.  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. Outcome Assessments - Rick Nickerson & Heidi Stanley
    2. Proposed 2022-2023 Budget - Tim Reinert
  5. COVID Update

 

7.  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 Newsletter

     F.  Technology Report

     G.  Food Service Report

     H.  Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

     I.  Print Shop Report

 

8.OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

 

9.NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Revised Use of ESSR II Funding                                                                                      Motion

I am seeking approval of the revised use of ESSR II funding to pay for certified staff that were excluded from the Governor’s definition of a classroom teacher.

       B.  Approval of Proposed Classified Staff Wage Adjustments                                                             Motion

I am seeking approval of the new base wages, longevity, and evidentiary amounts for classified staff. Additionally, I am seeking approval to make these changes effective April 1, 2022. This also includes an additional proposal to increase wages for classified staff by 3.5%.

       C.  Approval of Sales Quote from ZeroEyes, Inc.                                                                                     Motion

I am seeking approval of the sales quote from ZeroEyes, Inc.

 

     D.  Approval of Cooperating Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central CSD                                    Motion

I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central Community School District for boys and girls swimming for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

     E.  Approval of 2022 High School Summer Series Contract with DBH IOWA LLC                   Motion

I am seeking approval of the Contract with DBH IOWA LLC for a June 8, 2022 baseball game (Glenwood vs Carroll) to be played at Principal Park .

 

     F.  Approval of Entertainment Agreement for 2022 MAC Shootout                                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the Entertainment Agreement for the 2022 Mid- AmericaCenter Shootout, December 15-17, 2022.

 

     G.  Approval of Participation Agreement with Iowa Local Government Risk Pool                   Motion Commission

I am seeking approval of the Participation Agreement with Iowa LGRP for stabilization of natural gas costs.

 

     H.  Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement for the 2022-2023 School Year                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the Purchasing Agreement with AEA for the food, small wares, and ware wash bids.

 

  1. Approval of Cooperative Agreement for Pre-Service Clinical Placement with UNI            Motion

I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa for Pre-Service Clinical Placements.

 

      J.  Approval of Tentative Agreement with Glenwood Education Association                            Motion

I am seeking approval of the Tentative Agreement with the GEA for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

     K.  Approval of Western Iowa Network for Managed Broadband Services                                   Motion

I am seeking approval of the Technical Support Agreement with BTC, Inc., d/b/a Western Iowa Network for broadband services.

 

     L.  Approval of Riverside Technologies, Inc. for Network Equipment                                           Motion

I am seeking approval of the Quote from RTI for Network Equipment.

 

     M.  Approval of Riverside Technologies, Inc. for Chromebooks                                                         Motion

I am seeking approval of the Quote from RTI for Chomebooks.

 

     N.  Approval of Five Year Plan                                                                                                                          Motion

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

 

     O.  Approval of Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements                Motion

am seeking approval of the Agreement with Morningside University for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements for the 2022- 2023 school year.

 

     P.  CLOSED SESSION

1.  Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) the Board will enter into a Closed Session to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.

  1. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

    Q.  RETURN TO OPEN SESSION                                                                                                                                        Motion

          1.  Possible Action

 

10.  ADJOURNMENT

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, March 14, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                      Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                      103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                       Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session                      Monday, March 28, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                      Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                       103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                       Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, April 11, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                         Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                     103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                      Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session                      Monday, April 25, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.                         Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                      103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                      Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, May 9, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room

103 Central, 3rd Floor

Glenwood, IA 51534

Board Work Session

Monday, May 23, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf.

Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Agenda for March 28, 2022 - Public Hearing, Special 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

 

 

March 25, 2022

 

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

Re:      Public Hearing, Special Meeting & Work Session - Monday, March 28, 2022 - 5:45 p.m.

                                                                                                  Central Office Conference Room

                                                                                                   103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING

1.         Public Hearing re 2021-2022 Budget Amendment & 2022-2023 Proposed Budget

 

SPECIAL MEETING

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order                                                                                                  Motion
  2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
    1. Girl's Basketball
  3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                  Motion
    1. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Sarah Applegate

Mail Route

$10.00 per hour

Nathan Christensen

Summer Mower

$10.99 per hour

Darwis Gomez

Food Service Worker

$11.58 per hour

Genevieve Hartshorn

Kid’s Place Associate

$10.11 per hour

Courtney Isenbart

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3

$11.14 per hour

Brianna Jensen

Teacher

$43,856 (22-23)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts.

Katherine Kaufman

Kids Place Associate (summer only)

$10.11 per hour

Shamani Langille

Teacher

$51,937.40 (21-22)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts.

Debbie Rowe

Special Education Teacher Associate

$11.14 per hour

B.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Toni Bunnell

From Assistant Manager to Food Service Worker

$11.84 per hour

Amanda Crouch

From Teacher to Substitute Teacher (Effective end of the 21-22 SY)

$165 per day

Cory Faust

From Assistant HS Principal to Physical Education Teacher

$64,234.80 (22-23)

Megan Newberry

From Special Educ Teacher Level ⅔ to Special Educ Teacher Level I (Effective 2022-2023 SY)

No Change

Ranae Parks

From Food Service Worker to Assistant Manager

$11.87 per hour

Samantha Wilson

From Substitute Special Education Associate to Authorized Substitute

$155 per day

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Sydney Biermann

Assistant Softball Coach

Resignation

March 22, 2022

Diane Enger

Teacher

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Amelia Fritz

Bus Associate

Termination

March 28, 2022

Ann Greenfield

Teacher

Retirement

End of 2021-2022 SY

Kevin Kilpatrick

Vocal Musical Director

Resignation

March 23, 2022

Chris Kroll

Assistant HS Boys Basketball Coach & Head Girls Tennis Coach

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Heather Lewis

9th Grade Large Group Speech

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Rebecca Neff

Piano Accompanist

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 SY

Teresa Sutton

Food Service Worker

Retirement

End of 2021-2022 SY

D.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Penny B.

East Mills

2022-2023

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Paige N.

East Mills

2022-2023

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Zivah T.

IA Connection Academy

2022-2023

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

​4.  BUSNINESS ITEMS                                                                          

A.   Approval of Resolution                                                                                 Motion

I am seeking approval of the Resolution levying a tax for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for the future optional redemption of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 and approving related documents. The resolution also approves the call of a portion of 2020 Bonds pursuant to direction of the school district and the escrow agreement.

Calculation of Debt Service & General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2020

 

 

WORK SESSION

  1. FAST Benchmark - Nancy Wright, Julie McMullen, Genie O’Grady & Heidi Stanley
  2. Retention Discussion

 

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                    Motion

Agenda for May 23, 2022 - Special Meeting & Board 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

 

May 20, 2022

 

To:                                            All School Board Members                                                                         Voting Order:

                                                                                                                                                                      Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:                                        Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                                  Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                                                                                                      Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                                                      Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                                                                                                      John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

Re:      Special Meeting & Work Session - Monday, May 23, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                       Central Office Conference Room

                                                                       103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

SPECIAL MEETING

1.     CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                                                      Motion

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Pierre Taylor

Building Custodian

$13.17 per hour

Bailey Underwood

Teacher

$43,856 -Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts.

Kara Vezeau-Crouch

Teacher

$44,856 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts.

Riley Wiese

Summer Mower

$11.54 per hour

 

      B. Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Darcey Butts

From Bus Driver (route driver) to Substitute Bus Driver

No Change

Nancy Heitman

From Bus Route #7 (2 routes) to Bus Route #20 (3 routes)

No Change

Megan Newberry

Special Education Teacher Level ⅔ to Special Education Resource Teacher

No Change

Grant Stivers

From MS Science Teacher to K-2 PE Teacher

No Change

Samantha Teegarden

From Food Service Worker to Substitute Food Service Worker

$11.16 per hour

 

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Nancy Blum

Substitute Food Service Worker

Resignation

May 6, 2022

Lea Crouse

Assistant HS Volleyball Coach

Resignation

May 8, 2022

Maxine Dingman

Substitute Food Service Worker

Retirement

May 31, 2022

Mitch Kelly

IT Technician

Retirement

July 15, 2022

Rick Nickerson

High School Principal

Resignation

June 30, 2022

Alex Nusser

Summer Mower

Resignation

May 12, 2022

Rachel Teten

Assistant HS Volleyball Coach

Resignation

May 12, 2022

 

2.    NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Bid from RTI for Student Chromebook Purchase                                                                       Motion

           I am seeking approval of the bid from RTI for Student Chromebooks For the 2022-2023 school year.

 

      B. Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with iJAG                                                                            Motion

             I am seeking approval of the MOU with iJAG to implement and sustain the Jobs for America’s Graduates Multi-Year Program.

 

      C. Approval of the Executive Summary Proposal for an Innovation Center/                                                       Motion 

           Charter School

           I am seeking approval of the Executive Summary Proposal for an Innovation Center/Charter School.

 

      D. Approval of Extension of Vendor Agreement with Hiland Dairy Foods                                                           Motion

           I am seeking approval of the Extension of Vendor Agreement with Hiland Dairy Foods for juice and milk products.

 

       E. Approval of Extension of Vendor Agreement with Pan-O-Gold Baking Co.                                                  Motion

             I am seeking approval of the Extension of Vendor Agreement with Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., for bread products.

 

WORK SESSION

1.         Strategic Initiatives

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                       Motion

Agenda for May 9, 2022 - Regular Meeting

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

 

 

April 8, 2022

 

 

To:                  All School Board Members                          Voting Order:

                                                                                            Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:            Devin Embray, Superintendent                      Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                            Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                            Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                           John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

 

Re:      Regular Meeting -   Monday, April 11, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.

                                            Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                            103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

1.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

 2.  APPROVAL OF AGENDA                                                                                                                           Motion

3.  SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1. Individual Speech
  2. Jazz Band

4.  FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

5.  CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                                                                  Motion

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular Meeting - March 14, 2022
    2. Special Meeting & Work Session - March 28, 2022
  2. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

406.1

HEALTH AND SAFETY

406.2

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

406.3

SUBSTANCE-FREE WORKPLACE

406.4

USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS BY EMPLOYEES

406.5

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF PERSONNEL OPERATING DISTRICT VEHICLES

406.5R

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING OF PERSONNEL OPERATING DISTRICT VEHICLES REGULATIONS

C.  Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

407.1

STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF DISTRICT CREDIT CARDS

407.2

STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF CELL PHONES

407.2AF

STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF CELL PHONES ACCEPTANCE FORM

408.1

STAFF PERSONNEL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

408.2

NEPOTISM

408.3

GIFTS TO STAFF PERSONNEL

408.4

POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF STAFF PERSONNEL

409.1

STAFF PERSONNEL RECORDS

409.1R

STAFF PERSONNEL RECORDS REGULATIONS

409.2

BACKGROUND CHECKS ON EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Nicole Carnazzo

Administrative Assistant - Human Resources

$19.00 per hour (inclusive of education)

Kara Gibson

Social Emotional Liaison

$42,539.20

Ashlyn Hardin

Administrative Assistant - School Improvement / Curriculum

$18.00 per hour

Charles Heilman

Teacher

$43,856 (22-23) -

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Sarah Joyce

Teacher

$43,856 (22-23)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Logan Miller

Head Middle School (7th Grade) Boys Basketball Coach

$3,135

Gary Putrino

Substitute Bus Driver

$40.50 per route

Jennifer Schneider

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Jennifer Schneider

Teacher

$43,856 (22-23)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

E.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Chelsea King

From Food Service Worker to Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.32 per hour

Eric Rasmussen

From Head Middle School (7th Grade) Boys Basketball Coach to Head Middle School (8th Grade) Boys Basketball Coach

$3,135

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Adam Buthe

Teacher

Resignation

End of the 2022-2023 SY

Alysa Hofmann

Kid’s Place Associate

Resignation

April 8, 2022

G.  Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Landon K.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

Logan K.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

2022-2023

 

H.  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

 

I.  Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

Glenwood ASP Class

 

Marketing of Plants

Purchase new containers and

plants

 

$200-$500

 

05/4-5/2022

 

High School FCCLA

Sell Baked Goods at

Farmers Market

 

National Conference Expenses

 

AMAP

 

05/04-06/08/2022

 

 

Cheer & Dance Teams

Leading Edge Fundraiser (Popcorn &

Tumbler Sales)

 

 

2022 Summer Camp Expenses

 

$2,400 -

$4,000

 

 

04/04/2022

J.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Katie Larsen

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/28/2022

04/30/2022

 

Derrica Hutchings

The Instructional Coaching Institute

 

Lawrence, KS

 

07/17/2022

 

07/22/2022

Christina Boldra

Guiding Coalition

Lander Valley, WY

05/01/2022

05/03/2022

Taylor Miller

Guiding Coalition

Lander Valley, WY

05/01/2022

05/03/2022

Rick Nickerson

Guiding Coalition

Lander Valley, WY

05/01/2022

05/03/2022

Alex Williams

Guiding Coalition

Lander Valley, WY

05/01/2022

05/03/2022

Kathy Krzycki

Guiding Coalition

Lander Valley, WY

05/01/2022

05/03/2022

Jordan Bueltel

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/28/2022

04/30/2022

Mark Starner

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/28/2022

04/30/2022

Mark Starner

State Track Meet

Des Moines, IA

05/19/2022

05/21/2022

Kate Wilson

Drake Relays

Des Moines, IA

04/28/2022

04/30/2022

 

Chad Lang

Creative Solutions Equity & Excellence Summit

 

Boston, MA

 

07/17/2022

 

07/20/2022

 

Ashlie Salazar

Creative Solutions Equity & Excellence Summit

 

Boston, MA

 

07/17/2022

 

07/20/2022

 

Rick Nickerson

Creative Solutions Equity & Excellence Summit

 

Boston, MA

 

07/17/2022

 

07/20/2022

 

Heidi Stanley

Creative Solutions Equity & Excellence Summit

 

Boston, MA

 

07/17/2022

 

07/20/2022

 

Genie O’Grady

Creative Solutions Equity & Excellence Summit

 

Boston, MA

 

07/17/2022

 

07/20/2022

 

Cindy Menendez

Creative Solutions Equity & Excellence Summit

 

Boston, MA

 

07/17/2022

 

07/20/2022

Jedd Taylor

Iowa Technology Conference

Des Moines, IA

04/13/2022

04/14/2022

K.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

L.  Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

Engineering Essentials Curriculum

Draft

21-22

 

6.  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. Winter Activities Surveys - Jeff Bissen
      1. Parent
      2. Student
      3. Coaches
      4. Survey Results

 

7.  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 Newsletter

         F.  Technology Report

        G.  Food Service Report

        H.  Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

        I.  Print Shop Report

 

8.  OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

9.  NEW BUSINESS

A.  Approval of 2021-2022 Budget Amendment                                                                                     Motion

I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 budget amendment.

B.  Approval of Proposed 2022-2023 Budget                                                                                           Motion

I am seeking approval of the proposed 2022-2023 budget.

C.  Approval of School Officer Liaison Program Agreement                                                              Motion

I am seeking approval of the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood for the 2022-2023 school year.

D.  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding                                                                                    Motion

I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for the East Mills Career Academy. This is concept only; exact numbers and figures are still to be worked out. An updated MOU will be provided prior to making a motion on Monday

E.  Approval of the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University                                 Motion

I am seeking approval of the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for girls/boys soccer games held at Morrison Soccer Stadium on April 4, 2022.

F.  Approval of Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc.                                                               Motion

I am seeking approval of the Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc., for the High School & Middle School in the total amount of $8,925.

G.  Approval of Revised LED Lighting Upgrade Proposal                                                                     Motion

I am seeking approval of the revised LED Lighting Upgrade Proposal with ROI Energy.

H.  American National Bank Certificate of Deposit Redemption                                                      Motion

I am seeking approval to redeem the Certificate of Deposit at American National Bank for deposit in the Glenwood State Bank.

 

10.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, April 11, 2022 - 5:00 p.m.                         Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                      103 Central, 3rd Floor

                                                                                                                                      Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Board Work Session

Monday, April 25, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, May 9, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

Board Work Session

Monday, May 23, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.

Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Agenda for November 18, 2021 - Super Board Meeting

November 17, 2021

 

 

To:       All School Board Members                             Voting Order:

                                                                                   Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                   Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                   Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                   Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                   John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

From: Devin Embray, Superintendent

 

 

 

Re:      Super Board Meeting -         Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 6:00-7:00 p.m.

                                                           Central Office Conf. Room, 103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

 

 

  1. Update by School Board
    1. Operational Sharing
    2. Long Range Facilities Update
    3. Other
  2. Update by City Council
    1. General Discussion
    2. Other
  3. Update by County Supervisors
    1. General Discussion
    2. Other

Agenda for November 22, 2021 - Special Meeting and 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

 

 

November 19, 2021

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

 

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

From:

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

 

 

 

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

                                                                            Central Office Conference Room

                                                                           103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

 

SPECIAL MEETING

 

  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

Jordan Bueltel

Head Girls’ Track Coach

$5,985

Jenny Faust

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Michelle Jacobson

Food Service Worker

$11.58 per hour

David Krueger

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Taylor Ridge

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Leverne Rohrberg

Substitute Bus Driver

$40.50 per route

B.  Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Shyanna Barber

From Food Service Clerk to Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.85 per hour

Erica Keppard

From Assistant Manager to Food Service Clerk

No change

Kristin O’Banion

From Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. to Substitute Special Educ. Assoc.

No change

Tony Teegarden

From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver

No change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Jordan Bueltel

Assistant HS Boys Track Coach

Resignation

November 18, 2021

Robin DeRenzi

Food Service Worker

Resignation

November 11, 2021

Sherry Herron

Administrator

Resignation

June 30, 2022

Jeanne Parks

Food Service Worker

Resignation

November 15, 2021

D.  Fundraisers

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

 

 

Builder’s Club

 

 

Activity Night

To raise money for Mills Co. Storehouse & Love Tree to be split

50/50

 

 

$700

 

 

12/10/2021

 

 

Middle School FCCLA

 

 

Concession Stands @ MS Activities

To raise money to fund the MS FCCLA Chapter for entry fees for projects, conferences, community service

projects, etc.

 

 

 

$3,000

 

 

 

11/2021 - 05/2022

 

 

3.

NEW BUSINESS

A.            Approval of Facility Use Agreement

I am seeking approval of the Facility Use Agreement with Glenwood Wrestling/ Southwest Iowa Gold Wrestling Club for use of their facility at 501 Tyson St., Glenwood.

 

Motion

 

B.            Approval of Proposal from Control Management, Inc.

I am seeking approval of the proposal from Control Management, Inc.

Motion

 

C.            Approval of Contract with Mechanical Systems, Inc.

I am seeking approval of the contract with Mechanical Systems, Inc., for the Middle School HVAC Upgrade project.

Motion

 

 

WORK SESSION

 

  1. Fall 9-12 Activities Survey Data
    1. Fall Activities Surveys
    2. Parent Feedback
    3. Student Feedback
    4. Coaches Feedback
  2. K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Intervention Data Based on ESSER III Support
  3. Middle School Outcome Data
  4. 9-12 Outcome Data

 

 

ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Agenda for November 8, 2021 - Regular Meeting

 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

 

November 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, November 8, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

                                             Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                             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. October 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting
    2. October 25, 2021 - Special Meeting & Work Session
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

304.1

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL – POSITIONS

304.2

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - QUALIFICATIONS

304.3

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - APPOINTMENT

304.4

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - FUNCTIONS

304.5

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - EVALUATION

305

ADMINISTRATIVE CABINET

306.1

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

306.2

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

306.3

MANAGEMENT’S NEGOTIATING

D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

307.1

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT - INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS

308

COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

401.1

DEFINITION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.2

SELECTION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.3

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

401.5

EVALUATION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.6

RESIGNATION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL

401.7

2012-2013, 2013-2014, AND 2014-2015 LEAVE INCENTIVE OF LICENSED STAFF

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Stacy Adkins

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare

$10.02 per hour

Sarah Joyce

Certified Substitute Teacher

$165 per day

Natalie Mannen

Substitute Food Service Worker

$10.58 per hour

Kimberly May

Addition of Mid-Day Suburban Route

$38.75 per route

Stephanie Patzer

10th-12th Individual Speech

$1,995

Candy Sibbitt

Substitute Suburban Driver

$38.75 per route

Samantha Teegarden

Food Service Worker

$11.58 per hour

Brittnee White

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$155 per day

Ayla Yates

Special Education Associate - Level ⅔ BD

$11.14 per hour

F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Mary (Bailey) Elliott

From General Education Associate to Building Secretary @ Northeast

$13.50 per hour

Michelle Fisher

From Assistant Middle School Kitchen Manager to Middle School Kitchen Manager

$14.00 per hour

Paige Ryks

From Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place to Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$10.14 per hour

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Dan Jones

Substitute Teacher

Resignation

October 11, 2021

Kristin Lappala

Building Secretary

Resignation

November 4, 2021

Julia Parks

Middle School Kitchen Manager

Resignation

October 26, 2021

Stacie Teegarden

Special Education Teacher Associate

Termination

November 8, 2021

H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Ashton D.

Fremont-Mills

Family move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Carson H.

Glenwood

Family move

Council Bluffs

Approve

Yes

Liam H.

Glenwood

Family move

Council Bluffs

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

 

MS Student Council

 

MS Activity Night

Raise money for future events hosted

by the student council.

 

AMAP

 

November 12, 2021

 

National Honor Society

 

Glenwood’s Got Talent Showcase

Money collected from admissions would be used for chapter supplies,

dues, etc.

 

 

AMAP

 

 

TBD (Feb or Mar ’22)

 

HS Student Council

Volleybro

Tournament

School improvement and rewards for

student success (candy, small prizes)

 

$500

 

November 21, 2021

K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Katie Larsen

Iowa Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

Marissa Klindt

IATC Track Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

Mark Starner

Track Coaches Clinic in Ames

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

Katie Wilson

Iowa Track Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

John Huey

Coaching clinic

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

 

Ben Haynes

Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic

 

Ames, IA

 

12/3/2021

 

12/4/2021

Chris Visser

Track Clinic

Ames - IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

Brian Stanley

Track Coaches Clinic in Ames

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

Cheri Maxwell

State Dance Competition

Des Moines, IA

12/2/2021

12/4/2021

Alex Williams

Track Clinic

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

Kevin Kilpatrick

All-State Chorus

Ames, IA

11/18/2021

11/20/2021

David Clark

All-State Music Festival

Ames, IA.

11/18/2021

11/20/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

David Clark

ISDTA State Championships - To compete with Winter Guards across the state and give the guard an opportunity to experience indoor guard competitions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Des Moines, IA

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/2/2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/3/2021

Jordan Bueltel

Iowa Track Coaches Clinic

Ames, IA

12/3/2021

12/4/2021

 

Michelle Millar

Iowa School Counselor Conference

 

Des Moines, IA

 

11/14/2021

 

11/16/2021

Devin Embray

IASB Convention

Des Moines, IA

11/17/2021

11/18/2021

Tim Reinert

IASB Convention

Des Moines, IA

11/17/2021

11/18/2021

L.  Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

Boost 4 Families

Improvement of child care center, staff support training, curriculum, support & classroom improvements and equipment.

$7,500

Reach for the Stars

Quality improvement of materials to improve the program for environmental rating scale.

$1,500

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 - John Dean will speak regarding scholarships
  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

       C. School Improvement Report

        D. Activities Director Report

        E. Kid’s Place Report Newsletter

        F. Technology Report

        G. Food Service Report

        H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

         I. Print Shop Report

 

7.OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

 

8.NEW BUSINESS FOR CURRENT BOARD

  1. Examination and Approval of Financial Accounting Books for FY21                                     Motion

Tim will go over the financial accounting for FY21 with the current Board and I will then seek approval of the financial accounting for FY21.

       B.  Review Tentative Election Results

  1. Acceptance of Tentative Canvass                                                                                             Motion

I am seeking approval of the canvassing of the election pending approval by the Mills County Board of Supervisors.

 

9.  ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE                                                                                                                                       Motion

 

10.  ANNUAL REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

(The Board Secretary will call the meeting to order and will chair this portion of the meeting)

  1. Install Newly-elected Board Members
    1. Administer Oath: Matt Portrey, Elizabeth Richardson, and John J. Zak, IV.
  2. Election of Officers
    1. President

Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the School Board for 2021-2022. 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.

Tim 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 2021-2022. 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.

Tim will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.

C.  Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2021-2022                                        Motion

Presently the Board meets 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 CONFLICTS

November 22, 2021

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

December 13, 2021

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

No December Work Session

 

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

January 10, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

January 24, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

February 14, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

February 28, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

March 14, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

March 28, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

April 11, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

April 25, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

May 9, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

May 23, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

June 13, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

June 27, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

July 11, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

July 25, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

August 8, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

August 22, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

September 12, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

September 26, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

October 10, 2022

Regular Meeting

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

October 24, 2022

Work Session

103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

D.  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 revolves 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

 

E.  Appointment of Business Manager / Board Secretary                                                   Motion

I am seeking approval to reappoint Tim Reinert as the District’s Business Manager / Board Secretary. The Board President will administer the oath.

 

F.  Approval of Official Publication                                                                                              Motion

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

 

G.  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.

 

H.  Approval of Bank Depositories and Limits                                                                         Motion

I am seeking approval of the following bank depositories and limits:

 

Name of Depository

Location

Maximum Deposit

Glenwood State Bank

Glenwood, IA

$15,000,000.00

ISJIT

Naperville, IL (managed)

$15,000,000.00

First National Bank

Glenwood, IA

$ 5,200,000.00

American National Bank

Council Bluffs, IA

$          80,050.00

 

11.

 

NEW BUSINESS

A.            Approval of Early Notification Incentive

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

 

 

Motion

 

B.            Approval of Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Commission (“28E”) Natural Gas Program Participation Agreement      Memo                                                                                                     Attachments

Motion

         

           I am seeking approval of the Participation Agreement.

 

 

12.          ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, November 8, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.               Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                   103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

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

                                                                                                                                   103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, December 13, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.             Central Office Conf. Room

                                                                                                                                   103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

NO BOARD WORK SESSION IN DECEMBER

Agenda for October 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting

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

 

 

October 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 & Work Session - Monday, October 11, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                        Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                                                        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. Regular Meeting - September 13, 2021
    2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - September 27, 2021
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

302

BUILDING PRINCIPALS

302.1

BUILDING PRINCIPALS - QUALIFICATIONS

302.2

BUILDING PRINCIPALS - APPOINTMENTS

302.3

BUILDING PRINCIPALS - FUNCTIONS

302.4

BUILDING PRINCIPALS - EVALUATION

303

ASSISTANTS TO THE PRINCIPALS

303.1

ASSISTANT TO THE PRINCIPAL - POSITION

303.2

ASSISTANTS TO THE PRINCIPALS - APPOINTMENT

303.3

ASSISTANTS TO THE PRINCIPALS - QUALIFICATIONS

303.4

ASSISTANTS TO THE PRINCIPALS - EVALUATION

D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

304.1

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL – POSITIONS

304.2

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - QUALIFICATIONS

304.3

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - APPOINTMENT

304.4

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - FUNCTIONS

304.5

OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL - EVALUATION

305

ADMINISTRATIVE CABINET

306.1

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

306.2

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

306.3

MANAGEMENT’S NEGOTIATING

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

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Heather Lewis

9th Grade Large Group Speech

$2,873.75

Dirk Lincoln

Substitute Bus Driver

$40.50 per route

Zachary Nath

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

$11.14 per hour

Jessica Stonerook

Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate

$11.14 per hour

F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Justina Harris

From On-Site (PM) to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place

$11.02 per hour

Dusty Williams

Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate

No change

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

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Lori Burton

9th Grade Large Group Speech

Resignation

September 30, 2021

Shelby Cody

Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare

Resignation

September 30, 2021

Dan Jones

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

September 23, 2021

Becky Ruth

Assistant Middle School Volleyball Coach (7th)

Resignation

End of 2021-2022 Season

H.     Open Enrollments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Cooper T.

Glenwood

Family move

East Mills

Approve

No

I.     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

 

 

 

Team Hope for CF

 

 

 

Pajama Drive

Donating pajamas to kids & adults at Nebraska Medicine’s Child Life Department in honor of Hannah

DeLashmutt’s life and cystic fibrosis.

 

 

 

11/01/21 - 12/17/21

 

 

Reach / SADD

 

 

Red Out Event

Raise money to help fight heart disease. Profits will go to the

American Heart Association.

 

 

AMAP

 

 

10/12-22/2021

K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Tami Bertini

2021 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference

 

Ankeny, IA

 

10/27/2021

 

10/29/2021

 

Laura Kelly

2021 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference

 

Ankeny, IA

 

10/27/2021

 

10/29/2021

 

Nancy Wright

2021 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference

 

Ankeny, IA

 

10/27/2021

 

10/29/2021

 

Lisa Leu

2021 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference

 

Ankeny, IA

 

10/27/2021

 

10/29/2021

 

Rebecca Griffin

2021 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference

 

Ankeny, IA

 

10/27/2021

 

10/29/2021

 

Julie McMullen

2021 Decoding Dyslexia Iowa Conference

 

Ankeny, IA

 

10/27/2021

 

10/29/2021

Judy Foutch

Iowa BEST Summit

Des Moines, IA

11/1/2021

11/3/2021

 

Pat Staebell

Iowa School Counselor Association

 

Des Moines, IA

 

11/14/2021

 

11/16/2021

Michelle Manning

Iowa BEST Summit

Des Moines, IA

11/2/2021

11/3/2021

Kathleen Loeffelbein

Iowa School Counselor

Des Moines, IA

11/14/2021

11/16/2021

 

Association

 

 

 

Jeff Bissen

IHSADA

Coralville, IA

3/25/2022

3/29/2022

Julie Mount

BPA

Des Moines, IA

10/17/2021

10/18/2021

 

David Clark

Glenwood High School Music Department

 

Nashville TN

 

4/13/2022

 

4/18/2022

Paulina Rodenburg

ISCA

Des Moines, IA

11/14/2021

11/16/2021

Suzanne Hall

ICCA

Cedar Falls, IA

11/18/21

11/19/21

 

Jennifer Pontefract

Iowa School Counselor Association

 

Des Moines, IA

 

11/14/2021

 

11/16/2021

Lindsey Tadin

Iowa BEST Summit

Des Moines, IA

11/2/2021

11/3/2021

 

Marissa Briley

Iowa BEST Summit

Des Moines, IA

 

11/1/2021

 

11/3/2021

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 Glenwood Community School 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.

 

B. Approval of Field Experience and Student Teaching Agreement with Northwest               Motion Missouri State University

I am seeking approval of the Field Experience and Student Teaching Agreement with Northwest Missouri State University.

 

C. Approval of Agreement for Professional Architectural Services with KPE                            Motion

I am seeking approval of the Agreement with KPE for professional Architectural services for partial roof modifications of Northeast Elementary and the Middle School.

 

D. Approval of Special Education Deficit                                                                                                  Motion

I am seeking approval of the Special Education Deficit in the amount of $538,672.02. This will be the amount of allowable growth and supplemental aid that we are seeking for a negative special education balance.

 

9. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:  

 

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

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, November 8, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.               Central Office Conf. Room

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

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

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Regular Board Meeting                 Monday, December 13, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.             Central Office Conf. Room

103 Central, 3rd Floor Glenwood, IA 51534

 

NO BOARD WORK SESSION IN DECEMBER

Agenda for October 25, 2021 - Special 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

 

October 22, 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, October 25, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                             Central Office Conference Room

                                                                              103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

SPECIAL MEETING

 

1.  CALL TO ORDER

2.  Approval of Overnight / Out of State                                                                                                                     MotionAt the October Regular Meeting an Overnight / Out of State was approved for Suzanne Hall & students to attend Cheer Honor Squad in Cedar Falls, Iowa, November 18 - 19, 2021. I am seeking approval of one additional night, November 17.

3.  Approval of Proposal to join Grant Wood AEA Consortium                                                                        Motion

I am seeking approval to engage in a contract with Grant Wood AEA to host our student information system, PowerSchool.

4.  Approval of Umbraco, Web and IT Services Agreement                                                                                Motion

I am seeing approval of the Agreement with ProWorks for consulting & support services as needed.

5.  Approval of Bid Proposal                                                                                                                                            Motion

I am seeking approval of the bid proposal from Mechanical Systems, Inc. for the HVAC upgrade at the Middle School.

 

WORK SESSION

 

  1. ACT & College Readiness - Rick Nickerson
  2. Finance Report - Tim Reinert
    1. CAR
    2. Fund Balances for 2020-2021
    3. Open Enrollment / Certified Count - Devin Embray
  3. Superintendent Monitoring
  4. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Agenda for September 13, 2021 - Regular Meeting & Work Session

Agenda for September 27, 2021 - Special 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

 

 

September 24, 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, September 27, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.

                                                                               Central Office Conference Room

                                                                               103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

 

SPECIAL MEETING

  1. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Bills

                  B. Approval of Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Ava G.

Glenwood

Family Move

Fremont-Mills

Approve

Yes

Kalli M.

Lewis Central

Family Move

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Jayce M.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Zaiden M.

Glenwood

Family Move

East Mills

Approve

Yes

Daxton S.

Glenwood

Kindergarten Student

East Mills

Approve

Yes

     C.     Overnight / Out of State

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

 

Paula Carman

 

Volleyball Tournament

Des Moines Christian High School

 

10/1/2021

 

10/2/2021

 

Lea Crouse

 

Volleyball Tournament

Des Moines Christian High School

 

10/1/2021

 

10/2/2021

 

Rachel Teten

 

Volleyball Tournament

Des Moines Christian High School

 

10/1/2021

 

10/2/2021

Devin Embray

SAI Executive Leaders Conf.

Ankeny, Iowa

10/07/2021

10/08/2021

 

2.NEW BUSINESS

  1. Approval of Legislative Priorities                                                                            Discussion/Motion

            We will discuss which priorities the Board would like to choose and then a motion will be made.

 

WORK SESSION

  1. Course Enrollment - Chad Lang
  2. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion