Glenwood Community School District

Special Meeting & Work Session of the Board of Directors

Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

Monday June 27, 2022            

Special Meeting

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – 

Vice President John Zak called the Special Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m.   Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, & John Zak.  Curt Becker & Matt Portrey were absent

2. Consideration of Action on Consent Items – T Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A to 2F.  E. Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion Carried

2A. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements & favorable background check results 

 

2B. Transfers

 

2C. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

 

2D. Open Enrollments

 

2E. Out of State / Overnight Travel

 

2F. Grant Requests

 

3. New Business – A. to B.    

3A. Approval of Meal Price Increase for 2022-2023

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the proposed 10 cent increase in student lunch and breakfast pricing for the 2022-2023 school year.  T Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried. 

3B. Approval of Fee Increases for Band & Activity Tickets for 2022-2023

T Becker made a motion for approval of the approval to increase the band program rental fees for percussion & wind instrument and the recommended activity ticket prices.  E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried. 

Work Session

ESSR Spring 2022 Reading Intervention and FAST Benchmark Assessment Data - Administrators Genie O’Grady and Heidi Stanley gave a presentation on the FY21-22 Spring K-6 ESSER Spring 2022 Reading Intervention & FAST Benchmark Assessment Results.

Outcome Assessments MS & HS – Administrators Heidi Stanley and Rick Nickerson gave a presentation on the Q4 FY21-22 MS & HS Assessment Results.

Finance Report – Year End Estimates – Tim Reinert, CFO provided a report of estimated FY22 revenues and expenditures and a projected external audit date.

Spring Activity Surveys – Activities Director Jeff Bissen gave a presentation on the Spring High School Activities Survey Results with data from Students, Parents and Coaches.

Adjournment

As there was as no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by T Becker and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                                                                             __________________________________

John Zak, Board Vice President                                                                                            Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer 

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

Monday April 11, 2022    

 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – President Curt Becker called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:00 p.m.   Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:                  Curt Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.  Tim Becker was absent.

2. Approval of Agenda - M. Portrey made a motion to approve the agenda.  J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion Carried

3. Spotlight on Education - All State Speech Students: Cole Lewis, Kathryn Graham & Josh Niemann were recognized for their qualification to the All State Festival and are in the top 4% of all individual speech students.  The 2022 Jazz Band was recognized for their qualification to the Iowa Jazz Championships for the 18th consecutive year and their 4th place State finish.  Logan Mowery was named outstanding soloist.

4. Friends of Education - None

5. Consideration of Action on Consent Items – J Zak made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 5A through 5L.  M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion Carried

5A. Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved for the March 14, 2022 Regular Meeting & March 28, 2022 Special Meeting & Work Session.

 

5B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:

 

5C. Approval of Board Policies - First Reading Approvals: 

 

5D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements & favorable background check results 

5E. Transfers

5F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

 

5G. Open Enrollments

5H. Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2022        

            

5I. Fundraising Requests

 

5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel

5K. Grant Requests    

5L. Curriculum 

 

6. Announcements and Communications

 

6A. Comments from Public – Jon Lorson spoke on behalf of the band parents on the need for a third bans instructor.  He highlighted what our current program numbers and FTE are as well as comparing our program to other quality programs.  They requested to be placed in the agenda in the future.  A highlighted bulleted list of talking points was shared along with a packet of information.  The BOE accepted the packet of information and the talking point sheet and thanked them for coming.

 

6B. Comments from Board of Education – None

 

6C. Legislative Update – Dr. Embray updated the BOE on legislation that is currently being considered to help recruit teachers from in the state and out of state through student loan forgiveness.

 

6D. Presentations – Activities Director Jeff Bissen gave a presentation on the Winter High School Activities Survey Results with data from Students, Parents and Coaches.

 

7. Reports - 

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.

 

8. Old Business - None

 

9. New Business – A. to H.     

 

A. Approval of 2021-2022 Budget Amendment

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the 2021-2022 Budget Amendment. J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

B. Approval of 2022-2023 Proposed Budget

J Zak made a motion for approval of the 2022-2023 Proposed Budget. M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

C. Approval of School Officer Liaison Program Assistant

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood for the 2022-2023 school year. E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

D.  Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for East Mills Career Academy

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for the East Mills Career Academy. J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

E. Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University

J Zak made a motion for approval of the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for girls & Boys soccer games held at Morrison Soccer Stadium on April 4, 2022. E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc. for the High School and Middle School of $8,925. J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

G. Approval of Revised LED Lighting Upgrade Proposal

J Zak made a motion for approval of the Final LED Lighting Upgrade Proposal with ROI Energy. M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

H.  Approval of American National Bank Certificate of Deposit Redemption

M Portrey made a motion for approval to redeem the Certificate of Deposit at American National Bank for deposit in the Glenwood State Bank. J Zak seconded the motion.  Matt Portrey, Elizabeth Richardson and John Zak voted “aye”. Curt Becker abstained. Motion carried.

 

10. Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by J Zak and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:04 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

_______________________________               __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer 

 

Glenwood Community School District

Special Meeting & Work Session of the Board of Directors

Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

Monday April 25, 2022            

 

Special Meeting

 

1. Call to Order & Roll Call –

President Curt Becker called the Special Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m.   Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.

 

2. Consideration of Action on Consent Items – J. Zak made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 3A to 3E.  T. Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion Carried

 

3A. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements & 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 (education inclusive)
Jolei Huffman	Authorized Substitute Teacher	$155 per day
Zachary Loftin	Teacher Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts	$43,856 - (22-23)
Shon Wells	Suburban Driver	$38.75 per route (2 hr minimum)
Reagan Whitehill	Assistant Softball Coach	$3,990

 

3B. Transfers

NAME		FROM / TO	WAGE
Skylar Dewall	From Childcare Associate to Lead Teacher		$12.12 per hour

 

3C. 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

 

3D. Grant Requests

NAME	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
Childcare Stabilization Round #2	To provide stability for personnel costs, utilities, PPE, maintenance and expansion.	$80,192

 

3E. 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

 

4. New Business – A. 

 

4A. Approval of Student & Staff Handbook Revisions for 2022-2023

T Becker made a motion for approval of the Student & Staff Handbook Revisions for 2022-2023.   

M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

Work Session

Outcome Assessments MS & HS - Administrators Heidi Stanley and Rick Nickerson gave a presentation on the Q3 FY21-22 MS & HS Assessment Results.

Activities on Breaks & Holidays – The BOE and Superintendent Dr. Devin Embray discussed the issue of scheduling activities on breaks and holidays.

           

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by E. Richardson and seconded by M Portrey to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:05 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

_______________________________                                  __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Special Meeting & Work Session of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.

Central Office Conference Room – 103 Central, #rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

Monday, August 23, 2021

 

Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, Greg Schultz, and Tim Becker.

 

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2D.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

2A – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check

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 Techer Associate Level 2/3 & Substitute Bus Driver	$11.14 per hour  $40.50 per route
Trisha Ruiz	Special Education Techer Associate Level 2/3	$11.14 per hour
Stacie Teegarden	Special Education Techer Associate Level 2/3 BD	$11.14 per hour
Timothy Whannel	Substitute Bus Driver	$40.50 per route
Kim Yount	Food Service Worker	$11.58 per hour

2B – 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

2C – Separation from District

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Danielle Woodman-Wagaman	Head HS Girls Cross Country Coach	Resignation	August 6, 2021
Emma Donahue	Special Education Teacher Associate	Resignation	August 8, 2021
Callie Ohm	Head Girls Tennis Coach	Resignation	August 18, 2021
Alida Harris	Health Aide	Resignation	August 19, 2021
Katie Sowers	AP / AR Administrative Assistant	Resignation	August 27, 2021

2D – Open Enrollments

NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	DIST OF RESIDENCE	APPROVE OR DENY	FUNDED
Peyton W.	Glenwood	Student Move	Fremont-Mills	Approve	Yes

 

3.  Business Items

 

A. Approval Reallocation Proposal for Inactive HS & MS Activity Funds

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the proposal to reallocate inactive HS & MS Activity Funds.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

B. Approval of Contract with Black Squirrel Timing

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the proposed contract with Black Squirrel Timing in the amount of $631.20 to provide services for the 2021 Glenwood Cross Country Invitational.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Work Session

Strategic Initiatives – Superintendent Devin Embray and Director of School Improvement Chad Lang presented and update on Strategic Initiatives.

 

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by a Greg Schultz and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                              Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.

High School Media Center – 504 East Sharp Street Glenwood, IA 51534

Monday, August 9, 2021

 

Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, Greg Schultz, and Tim Becker.

Spotlight on Education

None

Friends of Education

None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the Regular meeting on July 12, 2021.

4B – Approval of Agenda

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
204.5	ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
204.6	NOTICE FOR BOARD MEETING
204.7	QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS
204.8	RULES OF ORDER
204.9	AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETINGS
204.10	COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL
204.11	PARTICIAPTION 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

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
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

4E – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check

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

4F – Transfers

NAME	FROM / TO	WAGE
Jolei Huffman	From General Ed. Associate to Substitute Special Ed.  Associate	$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 Ed. Associate to Substitute Special Ed.  Associate	$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

4G – Separation from District

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

4H – Open Enrollments

NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	DIST OF RESIDENCE	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

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of July 31, 2021.

Tim Reinert, Finance Director presented a status report on FY20 Audit Findings.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	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 – Family Connections / Mental Health	Scholarship funds for upcoming Seniors, mentoring program materials and possible field trips	$800	10/3/2021

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	DEPARTURE DATE	RETURN DATE
Chad Lang	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, Iowa	8/04/2021	8/05/2021

4L – Grant Requests

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund	To update materials in the infant rooms.	$5,570.11

4M – Curriculum

CONTENT	DRAFT/FINAL	SCHOOL YEAR
None

 

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

None

Comments from Board of Education

Tim Becker reported on the August 5, 2021 - Quarterly Super Board Meeting with the Glenwood City Council and Mills County Supervisors.

Legislative Update

None

Presentations

Chad Lang, Director of School Improvement presented the Glenwood CSD plan for the use of ESSER III – ARP Act funding to address learning loss evidence-based interventions during the FY22 to FY23.

COVID Update

Devin Embray provided a report on the most recent information received from Mills County Public Health.

Reports

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

Old Business

None

New Business

A.  Approval of Return to Learn Plan

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the Return to Lean Plan for 2021-2022.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

B.  Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Certified Staff Manual

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to not approve the proposed revisions to the Certified Staff Manual.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  Discussion held.  All voted “Nay”.  Motion not approved.  Tim Becker made a motion to approve proposed revisions to only Sections 2.E. and 6.A. but not Section 11.A.3. of the Certified Staff Manual.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.

C.  Approval of ESSER III Intervention Proposal for Learning Gap

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the ESSER III Intervention Proposal for Learning Gap.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Closed Session

The Board of Education went into Closed Session at 8:05 p.m. 

Return to Open Session

The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 8:25 p.m. 

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve an Open Enrollment Request.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion Carried.

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by a Greg Schultz and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                              Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.

Central Office Conference Room – 103 Central, #rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Monday, December 13, 2021

Call to Order - President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.   Tim Becker was absent.

 

Spotlight on Education   - Jodi Hilsabeck was recognized for her work for the Northeast and West Elementary Playground Equipment Enhancement and ADA Accessible Equipment Project.  The 2021 Boys Cross Country Team was recognized for their successful season that included a Hawkeye-10 Conference Championship and 10^th place team finish at State.  The 2021 Girls Cross Country Team was recognized for their successful season that included a Hawkeye-10 Conference Runner Up and 11^th place team finish at State. 

Friends of Education - None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye.  Motion carried.

 

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved for the Regular BOE meeting on November 8, 2021, and BOE work session on November 22, 2021.

 

4B – Approval of Agenda

 

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
307.1	ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT – INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS
308	COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
401.1	DEFINITIOIN OF LICENSED PERSONNEL
401.2	SELECTION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL
401.3	LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
401.5	EVALUATION OF LICENSED PERSONNEL
401.6	RESIGNATION OF LICNSED PERSONNEL
401.7	2012-2013, 2013-2014, AND 2014-2015 LEAVE INCENTIVE - LICENSED STAFF

 

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
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	EPINEPHERINE POLICY
503.41r	ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROTOCOL

 

4E – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Sarah Joyce	Authorized Substitute Teacher	$155 per day
Candy Sibbett	Certified Substitute Teacher	$165 per day
Samantha Teegarden	Special education teacher associate – level 2/3 BD	$11.14 per hour
Brittnee White	Authorized Substitute Teacher	$155 per day

 

4F – 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 and .5 Interim Administrator	$5,000 increase
Tamera 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
Kimberley Yount	From Food Service Worker to Assistant Kitchen Manager	$11.80 per hour

4G – Separation from District

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Barbara Cochran	Substitute Teacher	Resignation	November 24, 2021
Colleen Confer	Teacher (FT Instructional Coach)	Retirement	End of 2021 – 2022 SY
Cara Delany	Special Education Associate	Resignation	December 17, 2021
Lori Gregory	Teacher	Retirement	End of 2021 – 2022 SY
Sherry Herron	Administrator	Resignation	December 31, 2021
Timothy Johnson	Teacher	Resignation	End of 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 2021 – 2022 SY
Martin Wright	Bus Driver	Resignation	November 29, 2021
Nancy Wright	Interim Administrator	Retirement	End of 2021 – 2022 SY

4H – Open Enrollments

NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	DIST OF RESIDENCE	APPROVE OR DENY	FUNDED
Carly H.	Council Bluffs	Family Move	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
Kylie H.	Council Bluffs	Family move	Glenwood	Approve	Yes

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of November 30, 2021.

 

4J – Fundraiser Requests

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE		AMOUNT	DATES
None

4K – 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 Tournament	Basehor, KS	01/14/2022	01/15/2022
Adam Buthe	Basehor Linwood Wrestling Tournament	Basehor, KS	01/14/2022	01/15/2022
Brad Asche	Basehor Linwood Wrestling Tournament	Basehor, KS	01/14/2022	01/15/2022
Devin Embray	ISFLC Conference	Des Moines IA	12/07/2021	12/09/2021
Tim Reinert	ISFLC Conference	Des Moines IA	12/07/2021	12/09/2021
Devin Embray	ISFLC Conference	Des Moines IA	02/15/2022	02/17/2022
Tim Reinert	ISFLC Conference	Des Moines IA	02/15/2022	02/17/2022

4L – Grant Requests ISFLC Conference

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

4M – Curriculum

CONTENT	DRAFT/FINAL	SCHOOL YEAR
Physical Science	Final	2021 - 2022
Chemistry Curriculum	Final	2021 - 2022
Financial Literacy	Final	2021 - 2022

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public - None

Comments from Board of Education – None

Legislative Update

Devin Embray provided an update on topics on the upcoming legislative session.

Presentations

Prohaska & Associates presented highlights of the 2021 Master Facility Plan Update from 2011.

COVID Update

Devin Embray provided a report on the most recent information received from Mills County Public Health.

 

Reports

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

 

Old Business

None

New Business

 

A. Approval of LEP Allowable Costs

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the FY21 LEP Allowable Cost Application in the amount of $24,754.62. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

B. Approval of SBRC Application

John Zak made a motion to approve the SBRC Application for increased spending authority resulting from FY22 increased certified enrollment and for FY22 Open Enrolled Out students who were not part of the FY21 certified enrollment of $47,698 and $150,827 respectively.

Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

C. Approval of Administer Stipends for Title IIA Responsibilities

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the proposed Administrator stipends for Title IIA responsibilities. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

D. Approval of Mid-Term Graduates

John Zak made a motion to approve Mid-Term graduates, contingent upon successful completion of all requirements.  Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

E. Approval of Modified Maximum Deposit Limit – American National Bank

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve increasing the maximum deposit limit with American National Bank to $90,000 for redeposited earnings. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

F. Approval of Proposed Paging Systems

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the proposal from Electronic Sound for the paging system improvements at each building.  John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

G. Acceptance of Deeded Property

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve acceptance of property being deeded to the district pending land is in good standing from a tax standpoint. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

               

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Matt Portrey and seconded by John Zak to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors & Public Hearing 5:45 P.M.

Central Office Conference Room – 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Monday, February 14, 2022

1A - Call to Order - President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.

2A – Approval of Agenda as revised - Motion by Matt Portrey & Second by John Zak.  All voted “aye” Motion carried.

3A = Public Hearing                               - A Public Hearing regarding the 2022-2023 School Calendar was held.

4A - Spotlight on Education                 - Students honored as All State Musicians were recognized.

5A - Friends of Education                     - None

 

6 - Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 6A through 6L. Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye.  Motion carried.

 

6A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved for the Regular BOE meeting on January 10, 2022, and the Special Meeting and Work Session on January 24, 2022.

 

6B – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
404 404.1 404.1R 404.1D 404.1N 404.1RF	STAFF PERSONNEL LEAVE STAFF PERSONNEL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REGULATIONS FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE DEFINITIONS FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE NOTICE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REQUEST FORM

6C – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
405.1	CHILD ABUSE REPORTING
405.1R	CHILD ABUSE REPORTING REGULATIONS
405.2	ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
404.2R	ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OF STUDENTS BY SCHOOL EMPLOYEES REGULATIONS
405.3	STAFF PERONNEL COMPLAINTS

6D – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Troy Carman	Building Custodian	$11.97 per hour
Michelle Fornoff	Teacher	$42,126 (2021-2022) Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts
Dana Hansen	Substitute Teacher	$165 per day
Alysa Hofmann	Child Care Associate	$10.11 per day
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	TBD - $40,000 - $47,000 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 (2021-2022) Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts
Sarah Smith	Teacher	$45,026 (2021-2022) TBD for the 2022 – 2023 SY
Kirsten Cashatt	Teacher	$45,026 (2021-2022) TBD for the 2022 – 2023 SY
Dara Harms	Teacher	UNO CADRE (2021-2022) TBD for the 2022 – 2023 SY

6E – 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 & Substitute Special Education Associate	$11.58 per hour – FS $11.14 per hour Sub
Kamden Elwood	From 1st Grade Teacher to K-2 Level 2/3 Teacher  (2022 2023 SY)	No Change
Dara Harms	From 1st Grace Teacher to Full Time Interventionist (2022 – 2023 SY)	No Change

6F – Separation from District

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

6G – Open Enrollments

NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	DIST OF RESIDENCE	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

 

6H – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of January 31, 2022.

 

6I – Fundraiser Requests

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	AMOUNT	DATES
West Elementary Library	Scholastic Bookfair Buy One Get One Free	Raise money for Library Books	AMAP	May 3 - 11 2022
Teammates	Concessions Little Rams Wrestling Tournament	Annual program fees	$300	January 23, 2022
Glenwood Bands	Cookie Dough Sales	Individual student trips & chaperone costs for 4 year & SWIHMB trips	AMAP	March 15 to April 23 ,2022
HS Culinary Arts	Restaurants	Restaurant Class Curriculum	AMAP	February 26 to May 27, 2022
Builders Club	March Madness Activity	Donation to American Heart Association	AMAP	February 25 to March 4, 2022

6J – Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	DEPARTURE DATE	RETURN DATE
Tim Reinert	ISFIS &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 & Clinic	Des Monies IA	03/03/2022	03/05/2022

6K – Grant Requests ISFLC Conference

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

6L – Curriculum

CONTENT	DRAFT/FINAL	SCHOOL YEAR
None

7 -Announcements and Communications

7A - Comments from Public – Christina Duran spoke to the BOE on behalf of parents in attendance concerning certain recent incidents that occurred at the Middle School.

7B = Comments from Board of Education – Curt Becker reported on the recent County Taxation Board meeting.

7C - Legislative Update – None

7D - Presentations - None

7E - COVID Update - Devin Embray provided an update on the most recent Covid 19 information.

8 - Reports

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.

9 - Old Business                - None

10 - New Business

A.  Approval of Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the Revised 2022-2023 School Calendar. Jon Zak seconded the motion. Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, John Zak, and Curt Becker voted “aye”. Tim Becker voted “no”.  Motion carried 4 to 1.

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

John Zak made a motion to approve the Cooperative Sponsorship for Girls Soccer with Fremont Mills CSD. Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

C.  Approval of Partnership with Ecsell Sports

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the Partnership with Ecsell Sports, a web-based evaluation and anonymous survey platform that gathers data on the student athlete experience.  John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

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

John Zak made a motion to approve the Purchase Agreement with Solution Tree, Inc. for all guiding coalition professional development for 2022-2023.  Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

E.  Approval of Business Associate Agreement

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the Business
Associate Agreement with the Iowa Department of Education for sharing of Iowa Medicaid date.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

F.  Approval of Proposal with Intellinetics, Inc.

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the proposal with Intellinetics, Inc. for a paperless electronic workflow automation and eForms processing solution for employee onboarding. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

G.  Approval of Modified Supplement Amount for At–Risk / Dropout Funding

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the Modified Supplemental Amount for At-Risk / Dropout Funding in the amount of $423,708.  The related At-Risk programming for 2022-2023 was approved at the January 10, 2022, Regular Board meeting   John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

               

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Elizabeth Richardson & seconded by John Zak to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:35 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                               Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Special Meeting of the Board of Directors 11:18 A.M.

Central Office Conference Room – 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

Friday, February 18, 2022

 

1. Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 11:18 a.m. 

 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.  Tim Becker was absent.

 

2. Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including item 2A.  Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye.  Motion carried.

 

2.A.  New Hires

 

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Ashlie Salazar	PK-2 Administrator	$95,000 - Start date July 1, 2022

 

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

 

Adjournment

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Matt Portrey and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 11:25 a.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Special Meeting & Work Session of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.

Central Office Conference Room – 103 Central, #rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

Monday, February 28, 2022

 

1. Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.

 

2. Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda for item 2A. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye.  Motion carried.

 

2.A.  Out of State and Overnight Travel

 

REQUESTED BY	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	DEPARTURE DATE	RETURN DATE
Chad Lang	PLC School Visit - Lander Valley HS	Lander, WY	03/15/2022	03/17/2022
Rick Nickerson	PLC School Visit - Lander Valley HS	Lander, WY	03/15/2022	03/17/2022

 

Work Session

Long Range Facilities Plan - Prochaska & Associates answered BOE questions on the updated Facility Master Plan Report.  The BOE will set another meeting to continue discussing the Plan.

 

Course Enrollment – Dr. Chad Lang, Director of Curriculum presented the bi-annual course enrollment trends report.

 

YTD Financial Standing, Year End Projections and FY23 Budget Assumptions - Tim Reinert, Finance Director presented year to date financial information, year-end projections, FY22-23 Preliminary Budget Assumptions and Preliminary FY23 Property Tax Rate components. The FY23 proposed budget will presented at the March 14, 2022, Board Meeting.

 

Next Super Board Meeting – The BOE proposed scheduling the next Super Board Meeting with the City and County Boards for March 31, 2022.

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Tim Becker and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:28 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

_______________________________                                  __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                  Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.

Central Office Conference Room – 103 Central, #rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

 

Monday, January 10, 2022

Call to Order - President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.

 

Spotlight on Education   - None

 

Friends of Education - None

 

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye.  Motion carried.

 

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved for the Regular BOE meeting on December 13, 2021.

 

4B – Approval of Agenda

 

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
402.1 402.2 402.3 403.1 403.2 403.3 403.4 403.5 503.41 503.41r	TUTORING BY LICENSED PERSONNEL SUBSTITUTES FOR LICENSED PERSONNEL STUDENT TEACHERS DEFINITION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL SELECTION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL EVALUATION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL RESIGNATION OF CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL 2012-2013, 2013-2014, AND 2014-2015 LEAVE INCENTIVE - CLASSIFIED STAFF EPINEPHERINE POLICY ANAPHYLAXIS EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROTOCOL

 

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
404	STAFF PERSONNEL LEAVE
404.1	STAFF PERSONNEL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
404.1R	FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REGULATIONS
404.1 D	FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE DEFINITIONS
404.1 N	FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE NOTICE
404.1 RF	FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE REQUEST FORM

4E – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check

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 Larson	Assistant High School Girls Track Coach	$3,990

4F – Transfers

NAME	FROM / TO	WAGE
Traci Ashburn	From Substitute Food Service Worker to Food Service Worker	$11.58 per hour
Ben Haynes	From Tracher, 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 Tim Instructional Coach (NE)	Salary + $7,000
Shelby Mattao	From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.	No Change

4G – Separation from District

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Christie Baker	Teacher	Retirement	End of 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, 2022
Callie Rodenburg	Head 7th Grade Volleyball Coach	Resignation	December 16, 2021
Mary Simms	Teacher	Retirement	End of 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 2021 – 2022 SY

4H – Open Enrollments

NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	DIST OF RESIDENCE	APPROVE OR DENY	FUNDED
Braylyn C.	Lewis Central	Remain after move	Glenwood	Approve	2022-2023

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of December 31, 2021.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	AMOUNT	DATES
Show Choir	Show Choir Competition	To raise money for Show Choir Expenses	$12,000	01/29/22
Key Club	Kindness Shirt Sales	To raise money to purchase more trash cans for the High School parking lot	$1,814.52	01/17/22 to 02/11/22
Dance Team	Lil’ Rams Dance Clinic	To raise money for equipment, uniforms and camp fees	$1,000	02/11/22
Dance Team	Ram Roses	To raise money for equipment, uniforms and camp fees	$  500	02/14/22
Dance Team	Daddy Daughter Dance	To raise money for equipment, uniforms and camp fees	$4,000	05/07/22

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	DEPARTURE DATE	RETURN DATE
Jeff Bissen	IHSADA Executive Board Meeting	Des Moines IA	01/12/22	01/13/22
Adam Buthe	Girls State Wrestling Tournament	Coralville IA	01/21/22	01/22/22
Kelly Schubauer	Skills USA Informational Clinic	Fort Dodge IA	01/25/22	01/25/22
David Clark	Cyclone Honor Band	Ames IA	02/03/22	02/05/22
Michelle Manning	Midwest Symposium for Leadership Behavior	Kansas City MO	02/16/22	02/16/22
Linsey Tadin	Midwest Symposium for Leadership Behavior	Kansas City MO	02/16/22	02/16/22
Sara Mulligan	Midwest Symposium for Leadership Behavior	Kansas City MO	02/16/22	02/16/22
Cindy Menendez	Midwest Symposium for Leadership Behavior	Kansas City MO	02/16/22	02/16/22
Julie Mount	State BPA Competition	Des Moines IA	02/20/22	02/22/22
Alex Williams	Open Sci Ed Training	Heartland AEA Johnston IA	03/08/22	03/10/22
Kathi Krzycki	Open Sci Ed Training	Heartland AEA Johnston IA	03/08/22	03/10/22

4L – Grant Requests ISFLC Conference

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
Pets In Classroom	Sustaining / purchasing pets specifically the classroom aquarium.  The fish are a calming element and a responsibility building component	$50.00

4M – Curriculum

CONTENT	DRAFT/FINAL	SCHOOL YEAR
None

 

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public - None

Comments from Board of Education – None

Legislative Update – None

Presentations

Green Hills AEA Chief Administrator Dr. Lolli Haws, Executive Director of Specialized Services & Supports, Ivan Gentry & AEA Board Member Chris Blum presented a 2021–2002 Profile of Services provided to Glenwood CSD.

COVID Update

Devin Embray provided an update on the most recent Covid 19 information.

Reports

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.

Old Business

None

New Business

 

A. Approval of Agreement with Bella Terre

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the Rental Agreement with Bella Terre for Prom 2022. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

B. Approval of Complete Weddings & Events Services Agreement

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the Event Services Agreement with Complete Weddings and Events for DJ Services at Prom 2022. John Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

C. Approval of Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements

John Zak made a motion to approve the Agreement with Morningside University for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

D. Approval of At-Risk Programming for 2022-2023

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the 2022-2023 programming proposed for At-Risk.  Matt Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

E. Approval of ESSER I, II, and III Plan

Matt Portrey made a motion to approve the updated ESSER I, II & III plan. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by John Zak and seconded by Tim Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:02 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Special Meeting & Work Session of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.

Central Office Conference Room – 103 Central, #rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

Monday, January 24, 2022

 

1. Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.

 

2. Consideration of Action on Consent Items

John Zak made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2D. Tim Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye.  Motion carried.

 

2.A.  New Hires

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 2/3 BD	$11.14 per hour
Josie Schultz	Authorized Substitute Techer	$155 per day
Lynde Wagner	Payroll Administrative Assistant	$16.50 per hour

 

2 B. Transfers

NAME	FROM / TO	WAGE
Delores Phillips	From Child Care Associate @ Kids Place Daycare to Building Custodian	$11.97 per hour

 

2C. Separation from District

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Carissa Kayl	Child Care Associate	Resignation	January 31, 2022
Julie Stavas	Authorized Substitute Teacher	Resignation	January 8, 2022

 

2D.  Open Enrollments

NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	DIST OF RESIDENCE	APPROVE OR DENY	FUNDED
Alexandra A.	Clayton Ridge	2022 – 2023 Application	Glenwood	Approve	2022-2023
Adam B.	Clayton Ridge	Family Move	Glenwood	Approve	2022-2023
Dhaani R.	East Mills	Family Move	Glenwood	Approve	2022-2023

 

3. Approval of SBRC Funding Request

Tim Becker made a motion to approve 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.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. 

All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

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

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve adding an additional .5 FTE administrative position at Northeast Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year.  The primary reason for the addition 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.  Matt Portrey seconded the motion.  

All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

Work Session

 

Iowa School Performance Profile – Director of Curriculum Dr. Chad Lang gave a presentation on the Iowa School Performance Profile.

 

PK-2 Principal Search Update - Director of Curriculum Dr. Chad Lang gave an update on the PK-2 Principal Search.

 

Future Long Range Planning Discussion – The BOE and Superintendent Devin Embray set February 28, 2022, for the Long-Range Planning Meeting.

 

Adjournment

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Matt Portrey and seconded by Tim Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:35 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                            Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.

Central Office, 103 Central

Monday, July 12, 2021

 

Call to Order

President Curt Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Curt Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, Greg Schultz and Tim Becker.

Spotlight on Education

None

Friends of Education

None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the Regular meeting on June 15, 2021 & Work Session on June 8, 2021.

4B – Approval of Agenda

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
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

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
204.5	ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD
204.6	NOTICE FOR BOARD MEETING
204.7	QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS
204.8	RULES OF ORDER
204.9	AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETINGS
204.10	COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL
204.11	PARTICIAPTION 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

4E – New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check

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
Kristine Boone	Child Care Associate	$9.89 per hour
Joseph Glover	Bus Driver	$39.00 per route
Delaney Holeton	Child Care Associate	$7.25 per hour (student)

4F – Transfers

NAME	FROM / TO	WAGE
Beth Huntoon	From Substitute Teacher to Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Teacher	$42,126

4G – Separation from District

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Robert Radford	Assistant High School Wrestling Coach	Resignation	June 17, 2021
Ursula Ziebolz	Bus Associate, Mail Route Driver & Sub Suburban Driver	Resignation	July 12, 2021

4H – Open Enrollments

NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	DIST OF RESIDENCE	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

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of June 30, 2021.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	AMOUNT	DATES
None

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	DEPARTURE DATE	RETURN DATE
Sherry Herron	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, Iowa	8/04/2021	8/05/2021
Rick Nickerson	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, Iowa	8/04/2021	8/05/2021
Heidi Stanley	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, Iowa	8/04/2021	8/05/2021
Genie O’Grady	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, Iowa	8/04/2021	8/05/2021
Cindy Menendez	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, Iowa	8/04/2021	8/05/2021
Devin Embray	SAI Annual Conference	Des Moines, Iowa	8/04/2021	8/05/2021
Jessica Miller	Iowa State Fair (Sheep Showing)	Des Moines, Iowa	8/11/2021	8/12/2021
Chad Lang	American Association for Employment in Education National Conference	Louisville Kentucky	10/26/2021	10/28/2021

4L – Grant Requests

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

4M – 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

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

None

Comments from Board of Education

None

Legislative Update

None

Presentations

Diana Burchett & Emily Prickett from the YMCA presented an Action Plan for FY 2021–2022 to motivate increasing usage of the YMCA membership benefit by School District associates.  The Action Plan includes quarterly accountability challenges, celebrations & recognitions that support the District’s Wellness Initiative.

COVID Update

None

Reports

No reports from Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology or Print Shop were required for July.  Food Service provided a report on extending the Seamless Summer Option program into the Fall. Transportation/Building and Grounds provided information on the Districts HVAC Renovation plan.

Old Business

None

New Business

A.  Approval of Agreement with the YMCA

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve a one-year YMCA renewal agreement starting September 15, 2021.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  Discussion held.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the agreement with The Flippen Group, L.L.C., d/b/a Capturing Kids Hearts for professional services for the high school and middle school.  Tim Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the new rates proposal for Kid’s Place Daycare.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

D.  Approval of Middle School HVAC Renovation RFO Design Proposal  

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the RFP Design Proposal from Control Management, Inc. for the Middle School HVAC Renovation. Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

E.  Approval of 2021–2022 Consortium Agreement

Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Consortium Agreement to jointly Administer an Instructional Program at Children’s Square (Learning Center) and Heartland Family Service (Therapeutical School) located within the boundaries of the Council Bluffs Community School District.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

F.  Approval of West Elementary Fire Alarm System Upgrade

Tim Becker made a motion to approve the lowest reasonable and responsible quote for the West Elementary fire alarm system upgrade and to reserve the right to reject any and all future quotes received for any reason.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the understanding of auditing services Agreement with Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C. for the Fiscal Year ending 2021.  Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Closed Session

The Board of Education went into Closed Session at 8:17 p.m. 

The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 9:00 p.m.

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by a Tim Becker and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                                             __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                             Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer

 

5G. Open Enrollments

 

5H. Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2022    

 

5I. Fundraising Requests

 

5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel

 

5K. Grant Requests    

 

5L. Curriculum 

6. Announcements & Communications

6A. Comments from Public – Nathan Murray provided a presentation to the BOE concerning an incident that occurred at the West Elementary on May 23, 2022.

6B. Comments from Board of Education – None

6C. Legislative Update – None

6D. Presentations – None

6E. GRC Campus Closure – 

Dr. Embray provided the BOE an update on several issues concerning the GRC Campus Closure and transition planning.

7. Reports - 

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.

8. Old Business – None

9. Exempt Session – The Board went into Exempt Session at 6:30 pm and returned to the Regular BOE meeting at 7:15 pm

10. New Business – A. to L.         

A. Approval of Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University

J Zak made a motion for approval of the Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University beginning May 23, 2022, through December 31, 2022.  E Richardson seconded the motion.  

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

B. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University for student teachers, practicum and clinical experience.  M Portrey seconded the motion.  

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

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

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Field Experience & Student Teaching Agreement with NWNSU.  T Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

D. Approval of Quote for New Tablets & Cards for the FY23 school year

T Becker made a motion for approval of the purchase of new tablets and I.D. cards for our transportation department and students that ride the bus.  J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

E. Approval of Bid for Gasoline & Dyed Diesel Fuel for the FY23 school year

J Zak made a motion for approval of the fuel bid with Lincoln Farm and Home for the FY23 school year.  

E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

F. Approval of Certified Staff Manual

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Certified Staff Manual for the FY23 school year.  

M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

G. Approval of Administrators, Directors and Salaried Coordinator Positions

M Portrey made a motion for approval of a 3.50% salary increase for Administrators, Directors and Salaried Coordinators.  Additionally, market factor compensation adjustments for certain Administrative, Director and Salaried Coordinator positions were also approved.  T Becker seconded the motion.  

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

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

T Becker made a motion for approval of the Food Service agreement between Kid’s Place Daycare and the Food Service Department.  J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

I. Approval of Agreement with Capturing Kids Hearts

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Capturing Kids Hearts for the FY23 school year.  M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

J. Approval of License with Edmentum

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the licensing agreement with Edmentum for online courses that the high school does not currently offer and teach.  T Becker seconded the motion.

All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

K. Approval to Pay Bills Through June 30, 2022

T Becker made a motion for approval to pay bills received after the June 13, 2022, Board Meeting through June 30, 2022, to close out FY22.  J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

L. Approval of Executive Summary Proposal for an Innovation Center / Charter School

T. Becker made a motion for approval of the Executive Summary Proposal for an Innovation Center / Charter School.   J. Zak seconded the motion.  Discussion of the proposal was completed and Dr. Embray was asked to provide a more detailed proposal with off ramps.  All voted “nay”.  Motion denied.

11 . Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by T Becker and seconded by J Zak to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

_______________________________                                                                        __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                                                          Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer 

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534

           

1. Call to Order & Roll Call – President Curt Becker called the Regular Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m.   Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present:                  Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.

2. Approval of Agenda - M. Portrey made a motion to approve the agenda.  E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion Carried

3. Spotlight on Education - None    

4. Friends of Education - None

5. Consideration of Action on Consent Items - M. Portrey made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 5A through 5L.  E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion Carried

5A. Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved for the Regular Meeting - February 14, 2022, the Special Meeting - February 18, 2022 and the Special Meeting & Work Session - February 28, 2022.

5B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:

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

5C. Approval of Board Policies - First Reading Approvals:

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

5D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements & 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

5E. 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

5F. 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

5G. 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

 

5H. Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of February 28, 2022.

                                   

5I. Fundraising Requests

GROUP	DESCRIPTION	PURPOSE	AMOUNT	DATES
Cheerleaders	Cheer Camp Spirit Clinic	FY23 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 Center	Scholastic Book Fair	Books for the library to update student & teacher sections	Books awarded in lieu of cash	04/20-28 2022
HS Student Council	March Madness Gate	School spirit materials Homecoming; school improvement project (TBD)	$1,000	03/25/2022
Junior Class	Prom Ticket Sales	Prom venue rental, DJ, decorations, snacks, school improvement project	$6,400	04/01-22-2022

5J. 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

5K. Grant Requests   

NAME	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

5L. 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

6A. Comments from Public - None

6B. Comments from Board of Education – E Richardson complimented the GCSD staff on the way they are advocating for people to become teachers and bus drivers while working at activity events.

T Becker congratulated Superintendent Devin Embray on completing his doctoral degree.  He also expressed appreciation of having multiple District leaders with doctoral degrees at the Central Office.

6C. Legislative Update - None

6D. Presentations

Outcome Assessments – High School Principal Rick Nickerson & Middle School Principal Heidi Stanley presented the FY22 second quarter outcome assessment results for Math, ELA, Science and Social Studies for the High School and Middle School respectively.

FY22-23 Proposed Budget – Finance Director Tim Reinert gave a presentation on the FY22-23 proposed budget.  The proposed property tax rate decreased slightly to $16.04593 per $1,000 of taxable valuation.

6E. COVID Update -   Devin Embray provided an update on the most recent Covid 19 information.

           

7. Reports -

Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.

 

8. Old Business - None

9. New Business – A. to Q.   

 

A. Approval of Revised Use of ESSR II Funding                                                      

E Richardson made a motion for 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. J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

B. Approval of Proposed Classified Staff Wage Adjustments                              

T Becker made a motion for approval of the new base wages, longevity, and evidentiary amounts for classified staff effective April 1, 2022 and an additional proposal to increase wages for classified staff by 3.5% effective July 1, 2022.  M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

C. Approval of Sales Quote from ZeroEyes, Inc.                                                    

J Zak made a motion for approval of the sales quote from ZeroEyes, Inc.  M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

D. Approval of Cooperating Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central CSD                                  

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central Community School District for boys and girls swimming for the 2022-2023 school year. E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Contract with DBH IOWA LLC for a June 8, 2022 baseball game (Glenwood vs Carroll) to be played at Principal Park. J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

                       

F. Approval of Entertainment Agreement for 2022 MAC Shootout                                

J Zak made a motion for approval of the Entertainment Agreement for the 2022 Mid-America Center Shootout, December 15-17, 2022.  T Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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

T Becker made a motion for approval of the Participation Agreement with Iowa LGRP for stabilization of natural gas costs. M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Purchasing Agreement with AEA for the food, small wares, and ware wash bids. E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa for Pre-Service Clinical Placements. J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

J. Approval of Tentative Agreement with Glenwood Education Association                

J Zak made a motion for approval of the Tentative Agreement with the GEA for the 2022-2023 school year.  T Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

K. Approval of Western Iowa Network for Managed Broadband Services                    

E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Technical Support Agreement with BTC, Inc., d/b/a Western Iowa Network for broadband services. J Zak seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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

J Zak made a motion for approval of the Quote from RTI for Network Equipment. T Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

                       

M. Approval of Riverside Technologies, Inc. for Chromebooks                                       

T Becker made a motion for approval of the Quote from RTI for Chromebooks. M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

N. Approval of Five Year Plan                                                                                 

M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Five Year Plan as presented. E Richardson seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

O. Approval of Agreement for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements

T Becker made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Morningside University for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements for the 2022- 2023 school year. M Portrey seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

P. Closed Session of Board of Education (BoE)

T Becker made a motion and E Richardson seconded the motion for the BoE to enter into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a). All voted “aye”. 

The BoE went into Closed Session at 7:20 p.m. 

 

Q. Return to Open Session

The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 7:30 p.m. 

M Portrey made a motion to approve a student to open enroll to Glenwood for the remainder of the FY22 school year, participate immediately in activities, and not charge the resident district for any additional costs for FY22.  E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

10. Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by J Zak and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:35 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

 

_______________________________                                  __________________________________

Curt Becker, Board President                                                 Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer