11 27 2023 - Special Meeting &Work Session
Call to Order, Roll Call &Agenda Approval – President Matt Portrey called the Special Meeting to Order at 6:30 p.m. Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Curt Becker, Eva Krueger, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak. C Becker made a motion to approve the agenda. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Debra Lincoln |
Substitute Nurse |
$170 per day |
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Marisa Schoening |
Bus Associate |
$14.50 per hour |
2B. Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Michaela Doherty |
From Kid’s Place Lead Teacher to Teacher (Prorated to start date) Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts |
$47,656 - |
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Diane Whitley |
From Assistant Kitchen Manager to Substitute Food Service Worker |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Holly Schneider |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2023-2024 SY |
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Samantha Teegarden |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Resignation |
November 9, 2023 |
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Lauriel Weekly |
Interventionist 3-5 |
Retirement |
End of 2023-2024 SY |
2D. Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDE D |
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Graeden C. |
CAM - Iowa Connections Academy |
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Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
2E. Out of State / Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Devin Embray |
ISFLC Conference |
Ankeny, IA |
12/12/2023 |
12/14/2023 |
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Tim Reinert |
ISFLC Conference |
Ankeny, IA |
12/12/2023 |
12/14/2023 |
Representatives of the Local GRC Task Force, Andrew Rainbolt, Mark Lincoln, and Larry Winum, attended and discussed the current status of the GRC campus closing with the School Board. The Local Task Force communicated realistic recommended steps for the GCSD moving forward. The Local GRC Task Force indicated that there is not much of a chance of realistically including the GCSD as part of the GRC redevelopment plan. The redevelopment plan will be a long-term project and will not likely align with the GCSD master facility plan timelines. The Local GRC Task Force indicated that from their perspective, they fully support GCSD developing alternate facility plans for all GCSD programming, enterprises, and facility occupancy at the GRC as soon as feasible.
The Local Task Force reported that major challenges relating to the antiquated GRC Power Plant and related utility infrastructure have made salvaging much, if any, of the campus very challenging. Maintaining the power plant as is will be impossible. Estimated ongoing operating costs are unknown and redevelopment would be cost prohibitive. As a result of this major obstacle, the Local GRC Task Force does not anticipate or guarantee any long-term plan for continuing operations of the GRC past June 30, 2024, including any lease extensions for the 103 Central building.
The task force recommended working with the Mills County Economic Development Foundation, Inc. to address the positives having a tool like an established, affordable childcare enterprise such as Kids Place, has on community growth. Childcare is considered to be a critical infrastructure element of a community, just like housing and roads.
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by C Becker and seconded by E Krueger to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:35 p.m. and call the reorganization meeting to order at 7:35 pm. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Board Secretary - Treasurer Tim Reinert called the reorganization meeting to order and conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.
Board Secretary - Treasurer Tim Reinert administered the Oath of Office to newly elected board members Kellie Stewart and Tony Winton.
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:
Matt Portrey Matt Portrey
John Zak Matt Portrey
Elizabeth Richardson Matt Portrey
Kellie Stewart Matt Portrey
Tony Winton Matt Portrey
Matt Portrey was declared Board President. Board Secretary - Treasurer Tim Reinert, administered the Oath of Office to President, Matt Portrey.
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:
Matt Portrey John Zak
John Zak John Zak
Elizabeth Richardson John Zak
Kellie Stweart John Zak
Tony Winton John Zak
John Zak was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary - Treasurer Tim Reinert, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, John Zak.
E Richardson made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2023-24 school year. Regular board meetings and board work sessions will be held at the Central Office beginning at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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PROPOSED DATE |
MEETING TYPE |
PROPOSED SITE |
POSSIBLE CONFLICT |
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November 27, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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December 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
HS Vocal/Band Holiday Concert (7:00 p.m. at the High School) |
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January 8, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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January 22, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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February 12, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
9th Grade Boys Basketball (Home vs Council Bluffs AL) |
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February 26, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Western Iowa Tech Jazz Festival (All Day Event) |
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March 11, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
State Individual Speech Contest (All Day Event) |
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March 25, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships (All Day Event - Must Qualify) |
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April 8, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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April 22, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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May 13, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Memorial Day Holiday |
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June 10, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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June 24, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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July 8, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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July 22, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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August 12, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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August 26, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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September 9, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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September 23, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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October 14, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Columbus Day |
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October 28, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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November 12, 2024 (Tuesday) |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Veterans’ Day |
E Richardson made a motion to approve the following committee assignments for 2023-24. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE |
MEMBER |
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Mills County Conference Board |
Matt Portrey |
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Empowerment Board |
Elizabeth Richardson |
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Buildings/Grounds and Transportation |
Tony Winton |
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IASB Delegate Assembly |
Matt Portrey |
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CCC Committee |
John Zak |
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Wellness Committee |
Kellie Stewart |
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Review Board Meeting Bills |
Revolves each month in alphabetical order |
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Technology Committee |
Tony Winton |
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Glenwood Community School Foundation |
Elizabeth Richardson |
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Super Board Representative |
Kellie Stewart |
J Zak made a motion to approve Tim Reinert as the District’s Chief Financial Officer/Business Manager/Board Secretary-Treasurer. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
President Matt Portrey administered the Oath of Office.
K Stewart made a motion to approve the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J Zak made a motion to approve the appointment of Ahlers &Cooney, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J Zak made a motion to approve the following bank depositories and limits. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Name of Depository |
Location |
Maximum Deposit |
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Glenwood State Bank |
Glenwood, IA |
$20,000,000.00 |
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ISJIT |
Naperville, IL (managed) |
$20,000,000.00 |
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First National Bank |
Glenwood, IA |
$ 5,000,000.00 |
K Stewart made a motion to approve the SBRC Application for increased spending authority resulting from FY24 increased certified enrollment and for FY24 Open Enrolled Out students who were not part of the FY23 certified enrollment of $73,296 and $88,587 respectively. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E Richardson made a motion to approve the settlement agreement and release with Communication Innovators, Inc. regarding the damaged sewer line at 4th &Locust Streets. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion to approve the memorandum of understanding to participate in the State of Iowa provided cybersecurity program. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J Zak made a motion to approve entering into a memorandum of understanding with the Glenwood Police Department concerning the Handle with Care program to ensure our staff are aware and respond accordingly. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by K Stewart and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.