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 14, 2023

To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Curt Becker - At-large ‘23
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Eva Krueger - At-Large ‘23
Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25
Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25
John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, July 17, 2023 - 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. None

4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None

5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS Motion
A. Approval of Minutes
1. June 12, 2023 - Regular Meeting
2. June 26, 2023 - Special Meeting & Work Session

B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None

C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings Waive Second Reading
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
500.10
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
500.10R
STUDENT ABSENCES-EXCUSED
500.11
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
500.13
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
500.16
TRUANCY - UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
500.16E1
LETTER TO PARENT/GUARDIAN(S) REGARDING ATTENDANCE
500.16E2
ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
500.16E3
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE MEDIATION AGREEMENT
500.16E4
DOCTOR’S NOTE TO SCHOOL
500.16E5
EXHIBIT 5
500.16F1
ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FORM 1)
500.16F2
STUDENT MEDIATION AGREEMENT
500.16F3
RECOMMENDATION FOR REFERRAL TO COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR VIOLATION OF STATE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE LAW
500.16R1
TRUANCY REGULATIONS

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

Christine Baker
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day

Bryan Dykstra
Summer Mower
$12 per hour

John Fada
Substitute Bus Driver
$50 per route

Teresa Lawler
Sponsor - Individual Speech 10th-12th Grade
$4,060

Shannon Silvius
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I
$12.50 per hour

Brian Stanley
Teacher
$65,000

Sara Stanton
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3
$14.75
($14 + .75 evidentiary)

Ruth Stirewalt
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day

Stephen Wagner
Substitute Bus Driver
$50 per route

Khiana Wilson
Kid’s Place Associate
$11.23 per hour

E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
None

F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable
replacement
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE

Michelle Fisher
Kitchen Manager
Resignation
June 21, 2023

Brenda Frahm
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 29, 2023

Chelsea King
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
June 28, 2023

William Magnuson
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 28, 2023

Jenny McVay
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
June 30, 2023

Megan Millar
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 5, 2023

Nicole Schuppan
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 28, 2023

Anne Smith
Substitute Associate
Resignation
June 30, 2023

Cathy Stone
Substitute Secretary
Resignation
June 26, 2023

Brittnee White
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 28, 2023

G. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDED
Hunter G.
Glenwood
East Mills
Approve
Yes

Emma L.
Glenwood
East Mills
Approve
Yes

Alyssa L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Leah L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Leslie L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Olivia L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes

H. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Elizabeth Richardson will have reviewed the bills
a. Approval of Additional Bills

2. Board Financial Reports
a. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
b. General Ledger Balance Report

I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
MS Student Council
Homecoming Bead Sales
MS Activity Nights and Other Student Body Purchases Determined by Council.
AMAP
Sept. 11-15, 2023
MS Student Council
Homecoming Shirt Sales
MS Activity Nights and Other Student Body Purchases Determined by Council.
AMAP
Mid-August thru Homecoming Week, 2023

J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
DATE
RETURN DATE

Paula Carman
Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.
St. Joseph, MO
09/30/2023
09/30/2023

Jackie Christian
Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.
St. Joseph, MO
09/30/2023
09/30/2023

Jennifer Schneider
Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.
St. Joseph, MO
09/30/2023
09/30/2023

Paula Carman
Volleyball Team Camp
Johnston, IA
08/03/2023
08/04/2023

Jackie Christian
Volleyball Team Camp
Johnston, IA
08/03/2023
08/04/2023

Jennfier Schneider
Volleyball Team Camp
Johnston, IA
08/03/2023
08/04/2023

Devin Embray
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023

Chad Lang
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023

Lorraine Duitsman
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023

Cindy Menendez
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023

Tim Reinert
IASBO Payroll Conference
Ames, IA
08/02/2023
08/03/2023

Lynde Wagner
IASBO Payroll Conference
Ames, IA
08/02/2023
08/03/2023

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. Angie Thomas - Kid’s Place Tuition
E. Update on GRC Campus Closing
1. Dr. Embray will update the BOE on GRC

7. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Report - NO BOARD REPORTS IN JULY
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 Meal Price Increase for 2023-2024 Motion
I am seeking approval to increase meal prices as presented for the 2023-2024
school year.

B. Approval of Handbook Revisions
High School Middle School Elementary THRIVE Motion
I am seeking approval of the school handbooks reflecting the updated
attendance policies surrounding truancy.

C. Approval of Talented and Gifted Handbook Revisions Motion
I am seeking approval of the revisions to the Talented and Gifted Handbook
For the 2023-2024 school year.

D. Approval of Certified Staff Manual Motion
I am seeking approval of the Certified Staff Manual as presented for the
2023-2024 School Year.

E. Approval of Classified Staff Manual Motion
I am seeking approval of the Classified Staff Manual as presented for the
2023-2024 School Year.

F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Jobs for America’s
Graduates (iJAG) Motion
I am seeking approval of the MOU with IJAG.

G. Approval of Agreement with Anytime Fitness Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Anytime Fitness in addition to
the YMCA contract. This will allow our employees to have a membership at
either place.

H. Approval of Kid’s Place Tuition Increase Motion
I am seeking approval of the proposed cost increases to Kids Place parental
contracts per Angie’s recommendation.

I. Approval of Agreement with Unfold The Soul, Inc. Motion
I am seeking approval of Ken Williams to lead our Welcome back in August
providing a keynote on Ruthless Equity.

J. IASB Convention - November 15-17, 2023 Discussion
Discussion will take place regarding the Delegate and who plans to attend.
Rooms have been reserved for November 15-16, 2023.

K. COSSBA Conference Discussion
I am seeking discussion regarding the COSSBA Annual Conference in Dallas
February 22 - 25, 2024.

10. ADJOURNMENT Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
NO JULY WORK SESSION

August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534

August 28, 2023 Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534

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 11, 2023

To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Curt Becker - At-large ‘23
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Eva Krueger - At-Large ‘23
Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25
Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25
John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25

Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, August 14, 2023 - 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. None

4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None

5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS Motion
A. Approval of Minutes
1. July 17, 2023 - Regular Meeting

B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None

C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.3
Instructional Materials Reconsideration

D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and
favorable background check results
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Jennifer Bozek
PreK Level ⅔ Associate
$14.00 per hour

Jaden Gaylord
Special Education Associate
$12.50 per hour

Shelby Oliphant
Preschool Associate
$14.50 per hour

Crystal Overgaard
Food Service Worker
$12.50 per hour

Marcus Parker
Building Custodian
$14.50 per hour

Nikki Rasmussen
Preschool Associate
$14.00 per hour

Emily Ray
Special Education Associate
$14.50 per hour

Lori Siefering
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day

Sara Stanton
Special Education Associate
$14.00 per hour

Shelley Williams
Preschool Associate
$15.25 per hour

E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE

Traci Ashburn
From Food Service Substitute to Food Service Cook
$12.50 per hour

Brenda DeLashmutt
From Food Service Worker to Food Service Substitute
$13.00 per hour

Justina Harris
From Special Education Assoc. to Special Education Assoc. Substitute
No change

June Maddox
Change in Hours to 8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
No change

Terri Montague
From Food Service Clerk to Kitchen Manager
$16.75 per hour

Abbie Rumery
From Preschool Associate to Preschool Associate Substitute
No change

Samantha Teegarden
Change in Hours to 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
No change

F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable
replacement
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Jeannie Lorimor
Assistant Play Director & Assistant Musical Director
Resignation

August 11, 2023
Cort Lovato
Assistant MS Basketball Coach - 7th Gr.
Resignation
July 15, 2023

Cindy Maschka
Kid’s Place Associate
Resignation
August 1, 2023

Vicki Severn
Substitute Food Service Worker
Retirement
July 21, 2023

Mary Stegall
Substitute Food Service Worker
Retirement
August 1, 2023

Jessica Stonerook
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
Termination
August 14, 2023

Lynn Vana
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 12, 2023

G. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDED
Emerys A. Glenwood East Mills
Approve
Yes

Parker B. Glenwood Remain after move East Mills
Approve
Yes

Zoey C. Council Bluffs Glenwood
Approve
Yes

James C.
Clayton Ridge Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Cora G. Treynor Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Rowyn G.
CAM - Iowa Connections Academy Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Elijah M. East Mills Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Rebecca M. East Mills Glenwood
Approve
Yes

Nicholas S. Glenwood Council Bluffs
Approve
Yes

H. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director John Zak will have reviewed the bills
a. Approval of Additional Bills

2. Board Financial Reports
a. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
b. General Ledger Balance Report

I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
None

J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
DATE
RETURN DATE
Jeff Bissen
IHSADA State AD Meeting
Des Moines, IA
November 13, 2023
November 14, 2023

Jeff Bissen
IHSADA State AD Meeting
Des Moines, IA
January 10, 2024
January 11, 2024

Jeff Bissen
IHSADA State AD Meeting
Coralville, IA
March 21, 2024
March 25, 2024

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
E. Update on GRC Campus Closing
1. Dr. Embray will update the BOE on GRC

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 Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for labor
and employment legal services.

B. Resolution Ordering an Election on the Issuance of $39,900,000 General Obligation Motion

School Bonds
I am seeking BOE approval for the resolution ordering the Election of 39,900,000 General Obligation Bonds. We have over 400 individuals that have
signed the petition requiring a total of 273 signatures.

C. Approval of Agreement with Klimb Kurriculum Consulting LLC Motion
I am seeking approval of KIimb Kurriculum Consulting LLC, to coordinate
efforts regarding our Innovation Center and its opening in fall of 2024.

D. Approval of 2023-2024 Agreement to Establish a Consortium to Jointly Administer Motion
An Instructional Program Located in Space Within the Boundaries of the GCSD
I am seeking approval of the 2023-2024 Agreement with member school districts
For a jointly administered program called the Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium.

E. Approval of 2023-2024 Consortium Agreement to Jointly Administer an Instructional
Program at Children’s Square & Heartland Family Service.
I am seeking approval of the 2023-2024 Consortium Agreement with member
school districts for a jointly administered program in day programs located at
Children’s Square and Heartland Family Service.

F. Approval of Independent Contractor Agreement with Imagine Omaha Motion
I am seeking approval to hire Imagine Omaha to help facilitate our equity plan action steps for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a partial contract
for three months.

G. Approval of 2023-2024 Revised High School SRG Guidebook Motion
I am seeking approval of the HS SRG Guidebook. The climate and culture
committee from the High School has reviewed the document and has made
some significant changes that will impact our process in a positive way.

H. Approval of Agreement with JQ Office Motion
I am seeking approval to move from Paper Cut to MyQ for follow me print services
I. CLOSED SESSION - To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose Motion
performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that Roll Call
individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session, as provided
in Section 21.5(1)(i).

10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Motion
A. Action if needed Roll Call

11. ADJOURNMENT Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534

August 28, 2023 Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534

September 11, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534

September 25, 2023 Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534

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 25, 2023

To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Curt Becker - At-large ‘23
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Eva Krueger - 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, August 28, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.
Central Office in the Large Conference Room at 103 Central, 3rd Floor

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order

2. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS Motion
A. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

NAME POSITION SALARY
Kaytlin Harder Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 $14.00 per hour
Brianna Jensen Middle School Assistant Volleyball Coach $2,320
Randi Lienemann Lead Teacher $12.75 per hour
Genie O’Grady Substitute Teacher $170 per day
Peters, Melinda Authorized Substitute Teacher $160 per day

B. Transfers

NAME FROM / TO WAGE
Michael Bennett Nighttime Lead Custodian $15.75 per hour
Marcus Parker From West Elementary to High School No Change
Debbie Rowe From 5 days per week to M, T, Th, F -
8:00 a.m. - Noon No Change

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

NAME POSITION REASON DATE
Emily Ausdemore Substitute Teacher Termination August 28, 2023
Jeff Boyer Substitute Bus Driver Termination August 28, 2023
Kelly Cook Authorized Substitute Teacher Resignation August 18, 2023
Dan Dosen Substitute Teacher Termination August 28, 2023
Jenni Good Substitute Nurse Verbal Resignation August 28, 2023
Kathryn Johnson Substitute Teacher Verbal Resignation August 28, 2023
Cate Mabbitt Substitute Teacher Resignation August 17, 2023
Erin McCardle Substitute Teacher Resignation August 17, 2023
Kurt Schulz Head Baseball Coach Resignation August 16, 2023
Emily Swinford Authorized Substitute Teacher Verbal Resignation August 28, 2023
Evelyn Zurita Teacher Resignation August 21, 2023

D. Open Enrollments

NAME DISTRICT REQUESTED REASON RESIDENT DISTRICT APPROVE OR DENY FUNDED
Koby B. Glenwood Underwood Approve Yes
Leeaha B. Glenwood Red Oak Approve Yes
Melody C. Glenwood Clarinda Approve Yes
Odin O. Lewis Central Glenwood Approve Yes
Quill O. Lewis Central Glenwood Approve Yes
Madelyn V. Lewis Central Glenwood Approve Yes

E. Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY ACTIVITY DESTINATION DEPARTURE DATE RETURN DATE
Chad Lang Institute for Education Innovation Fall Summit Boulder, CO Nov. 10, 2023 Nov. 14, 2023

F. Curriculum

CONTENT DRAFT/FINAL SCHOOL YEAR
Intro to Film Draft 2023-2024
Leadworthy Draft 2023-2024
Child Development Final 2023-2024
Sociology Final 2023-2024

WORK SESSION
1. Summer Activities Surveys
A. Survey Graphs
B. Parent Feedback Responses
C. Student Feedback Responses
D. Coaches Feedback Responses

ADJOURNMENT Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

Monday, August 28, 2023 Special Meeting / Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday, September 11, 2023 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor

Monday, September 25, 2023 Special Meeting / Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor