02 12 2024 - Regular Meeting (2)
The public hearing for the 2024-2025 School Calendar began at 5:45 p.m. No comments were received from the community members in attendance.
Call to Order &Roll Call – Vice President Jon Zak 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: Elizabeth Richardson, John Zak, Kellie Stewart, and Tony Winton. Matt Portrey was absent.
Minutes were approved for the January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting and the January 22, 2024. Special Meeting &Work Session.
6B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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None |
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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500.16E1 |
Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance |
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500.16E2 |
Attendance Cooperation Agreement |
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500.16E3 |
Compulsory Attendance Medication Agreement |
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500.16R1 |
Truancy Regulations |
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Ekho Backes |
Substitute Nurse |
$170 per day |
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Rebecca Djaja |
Substitute Teacher |
$170 per day |
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Dakota Evans |
Special Education Associate |
$14.00 per day |
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Christopher Keane |
General Education Associate |
$13.50 per hour |
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Kristi Kelly |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
$14.00 per hour |
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Casey Marriott |
Substitute Nurse |
$170 per day |
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Jeremy Stukenholtz |
Assistant High School Principal |
$105,000 |
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Alyce Allely |
From Kid’s Place On-Site Leader to Kid’s Place Coordinator |
$40,000 |
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Elizabeth Clark |
From working M/W/F to M/W/TH/F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
No change |
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Jaden Gaylord |
From working Monday - Wednesday to working Monday - Friday |
No change |
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Sherie Hollander |
From Teacher to Substitute Teacher (2024-2025 School Year) |
2024-25 Sub Rate |
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Ryan Koch |
From Resource Teacher to BSP Teacher (2024-2025 School Year) |
2024-25 Salary |
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Eric Rasmussen |
From Classroom Teacher to Full Time Instructional Coach |
2024-25 Salary plus $7,000 |
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Michelle Reed |
From Food Service Worker to Sub Food Service Worker |
$12.00 per hour |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Kenneth Akers |
Lead Custodian |
Termination |
February 2, 2024 |
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Amanda Belt |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
January 22, 2024 |
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Craig Florian |
Play Director and Musical Director |
Resignation |
February 8, 2024 |
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Sherie Hollander |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of the 2023-2024 SY |
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Jennifer Knighton |
Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
February 9, 2024 |
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Cheri Maxwell |
Dance Team Sponsor |
Resignation |
May 31, 2024 |
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Annalisa McGinn |
Food Service Worker |
Resignation |
January 30, 2024 |
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Julie Mount |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of the 2023-2024 SY |
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Lilly Sullivan |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
February 2, 2024 |
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Roberta Tracy |
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
Resignation |
February 16, 2024 |
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Nicole Vorhies |
Substitute Associate |
Resignation |
February 1, 2024 |
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Jerrah Williams |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
February 6, 2024 |
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Elke Ziebolz |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
February 16, 2024 |
6G. Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDE D |
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Elleanore A. |
Glenwood |
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Fremont-Mills |
Approve |
No |
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Dawson B. |
Shenandoah |
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Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Ethen B. |
Glenwood |
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Fremont-Mills |
Approve |
No |
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Penelope B. |
Glenwood |
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Fremont-Mills |
Approve |
No |
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Jasmine C. |
Shenandoah |
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Glenwood |
Approve |
No |
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Layla C. |
Clayton Ridge IA Virtual Acad. |
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Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Absidy M. |
Lewis Central |
Continuation of Education |
Glenwood |
Approve |
No |
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Brayden M. |
Lewis Central |
Continuation of Education |
Glenwood |
Approve |
No |
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Lilyan M. |
Lewis Central |
Continuation of Education |
Glenwood |
Approve |
No |
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Kenneth S. |
Shenandoah |
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Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Adalyn W. |
Glenwood |
Continuation of Education |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Odin W. |
Glenwood |
Continuation of Education |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Approval of bills and financial reports as of January 31, 2024.
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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Glenwood FFA |
FFA Breakfast |
Chapter costs &activities |
$700-1,800 |
02/24/2024 |
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Builders Club |
March Madness |
Window &door branding decals for the Middle School |
AMAP |
03/08/2024 |
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HS FCCLA |
Spring Treats Bake Sale |
State FCCLA Expenses |
AMAP |
02/26 - 03/15/2024 |
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Devin Embray |
ISFLC Conference |
Ankeny, IA |
02/20/2024 |
02/22/2024 |
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Tim Reinert |
ISFLC Conference |
Ankeny, IA |
02/20/2024 |
02/22/2024 |
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Devin Embray |
COSSBA Conference |
Dallas, TX |
02/22/2024 |
02/25/2024 |
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Tim Reinert |
COSSBA Conference |
Dallas, TX |
02/22/2024 |
02/25/2024 |
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Devin Embray |
IEI Conference |
Puerto Rico |
03/09/2024 |
03/12/2024 |
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Samantha Wilson |
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders |
Kansas City, MO |
02/28/2024 |
03/02/2024 |
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Kamden Elwood |
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders |
Kansas City, MO |
02/28/2024 |
03/02/2024 |
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Sara Mulligan |
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders |
Kansas City, MO |
02/28/2024 |
03/02/2024 |
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Sarah Phillips |
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders |
Kansas City, MO |
02/28/2024 |
03/02/2024 |
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Kim Ashlock |
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders |
Kansas City, MO |
02/28/2024 |
03/02/2024 |
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Mary Finn |
Council of Exceptional Children Conference |
San Antonio, TX |
03/12/2024 |
03/16/2024 |
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Tami Bertini |
Council of Exceptional Children Conference |
San Antonio, TX |
03/12/2024 |
03/16/2024 |
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Bailey Dinsmore |
Council of Exceptional Children Conference |
San Antonio, TX |
03/12/2024 |
03/16/2024 |
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Cory Faust |
Iowa Football Coaches Association Clinic |
Des Moines, IA |
02/29/2024 |
03/02/2029 |
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Julie Mount |
Business Professionals Association State Competition |
Des Moines, IA |
02/18/2024 |
02/20/2024 |
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Sam Klemme |
Show Choir Competition |
Lincoln, NE |
2/10/2024 |
2/10/2024 |
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Sam Klemme |
Show Choir Competition |
Wahoo, NE |
2/17/2024 |
2/17/2024 |
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Sam Klemme |
Show Choir Competition |
Omaha, NE |
3/2/2024 |
3/2/2024 |
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Sunshine Crawford |
National SAM Conference |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
01/25/2024 |
01/28/2024 |
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Kara Huisman |
National SAM Conference |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
01/25/2024 |
01/28/2024 |
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
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None |
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
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None |
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Mr. Jay Anderson, Mr. Tad McDowell, Mr. Nicholas Cook and Mr. Charles Dashner all spoke to the Board of Education concerning their respective views on the upcoming vote to extend the Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS) for the Secure and Advance Vision for Education Program through January 1, 2051.
Board of Education Directors mentioned that the original vote to approve the current RPS was approved at an 88.26% positive vote on February 7, 2012, and currently expires on December 31, 2031. The vote to extend the RPS to January 1, 2051, is scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Director Elizabeth Richardson commented that nominations for the John A. Gregory Teacher of the Year award are being accepted by the Glenwood Community School Foundation through March 1, 2024.
The Glenwood Community School District Instructional Coaching Team: Julie McMullen, Derrica Hutchings, Ericka Lang, Amie Abbott, Tami Bertini, Ben Haynes, and Megan Wake gave a presentation on the Teaching &Learning Conference they attended in October 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Director of Student Services Cindy Menendez and SEL’s Marissa Briley, Lindsey Tadin and Megan Wake gave a presentation on the Behavior Solutions Conference that the district’s SEL team attended in September 2023 in El Paso Texas.
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.
Board of Education members mentioned that they appreciated the AEA update in the Technology Report that explained the related possible negative impact and increased costs for district Technology Support.
The BOE also congratulated district administration on the hiring of the new Assistant High School Principal and noted that overall recruiting efforts have had a very positive impact on the district.
T Winton made a motion for approval of the 2024 – 2025 School Calendar. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Entertainment Agreement with the Mid-America Center for the 2024 MAC Shootout. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the revised proposal from Mechanical Systems, Inc. to furnish and replace two 5-ton heat pumps serving the high school weight room in the amount of $32,950.
K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the contract as recommended by KPE Architecture | Engineering
| Forensics. The contract with JR Roofing is for partial roof modifications for the Middle School in the amount of $125,510. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion for approval of the Vehicle Assessment Plan as presented. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Morningside University for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements for student teaching, practicum, field experience and internship. T Winton 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 E Richardson and seconded by K Stewart to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:51 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
John Zak, Board Vice President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer