July 12, 2021 - Regular Meeting & Work Session
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:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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203.9 |
CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEES |
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203.10 |
LEGAL COUNSEL |
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203.11 |
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF BOARD MEMBERS |
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203.12 |
GIFTS TO BOARD MEMBERS |
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204 |
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD |
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204.1 |
OPEN MEETINGS |
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204.2 |
REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS |
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204.3 |
SPECIAL BOARD MEETINGS |
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204.4 |
CLOSED SESSIONS OF THE BOARD |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY NAME |
|
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204.5 |
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD |
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NOTICE FOR BOARD MEETING |
|
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204.7 |
QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS |
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204.8 |
RULES OF ORDER |
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204.9 |
AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETINGS |
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204.10 |
COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL |
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204.11 |
PARTICIAPTION BY THE PUBLIC |
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204.12 |
GENERAL PROCEDURE OF HEARINGS |
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204.13 |
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES |
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204.14 |
COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF BOARD MEMBERS |
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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 |
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Brad Asche |
Assistant High School Wrestling Coach |
$3,990 |
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Debra Beck |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
$11.14 per hour |
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Kristine Boone |
Child Care Associate |
$9.89 per hour |
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Joseph Glover |
Bus Driver |
$39.00 per route |
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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 |
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None |
|
|
|
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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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
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NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
None |
|
|
4M – Curriculum
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
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Yearbook |
Draft |
|
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PLTW Biomedical Science (PBS) |
Draft |
|
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MS Financial Literacy – Adjustment 7th Grade & 8th Grade |
Final |
|
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3rd Grade Math Curriculum |
Final |
|
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6th Grade Social Studies |
Final |
|
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7th Grade Social Studies |
Final |
|
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8th Grade Social Studies |
Final |
|
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Investigative Research; Unsolved Mysteries |
Final |
|
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Freshman US History, Modern American Affairs, Western Civilizations & American Government |
Final |
|
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board of Education
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.
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Curt Becker, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer
