The public hearing for the FY25 Proposed Property Tax Levy began at 5:30 p.m. Several comments from the community members in attendance were received. Tad McDowell, Kris Thompson, Christopher Ferreti, Cindy Morrical, Ann Staiert, Nicholas Cook, Jay Anderson, Mark Hughes, and Darin Mellor all spoke to share their respective views.
Call to Order, Roll Call &Agenda Approval – President Matt Portrey 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: Matt Portrey, John Zak, Elizabeth Richardson, Kellie Stewart, and Tony Winton. J Zak made a motion to amend and approve the agenda. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
2A. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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500.16 |
Truancy-Unexcused Absences |
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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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505.4 |
Graduation Requirements |
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506 |
Parent and Family Engagement Title I |
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Elias Belt |
Building Custodian (Pending High School Diploma) |
$14.50 per hour |
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John Corcoran |
Summer Mower |
$12.00 per hour |
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Hailey Crawford |
BSP Associate |
$14.00 per hour |
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Sophia Kohls |
$59,188.40 (23-24) Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts |
|
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Sophia Kohls |
Business Professionals of America |
$2,900 (23-24) |
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Hannah Smith |
Teacher (CADRE) |
CADRE Teacher - No Salary |
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Zachary Spieler |
Summer Mower |
$12.00 per hour |
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Terry Hirst |
From Building Custodian @ Middle School to Lead Custodian @ West |
$15.50 per hour |
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Eric Johnson |
From 3:00 - 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 - 10:00 p.m. |
No Change |
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Mariana Watson |
From Student Worker to Childcare Associate |
$11.50 per hour |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Ekho Backes |
Substitute Nurse |
Resignation |
March 4, 2024 |
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Jeffrey Mitts |
Auditorium Coordinator |
Resignation |
June 30, 2024 |
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Marcus Parker |
Building Custodian |
Resignation |
March 13, 2024 |
|
Meagan Quinlan |
Accompanist |
Termination |
March 18, 2024 |
|
Dan Schoening |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2023-2024 SY |
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Marisa Schoening |
Bus Associate |
Resignation |
March 7, 2024 |
|
Jerry Schumacher |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2023-2024 SY |
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Reagan Whitehill |
CADRE Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2023-2024 SY |
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Alex Williams |
Middle School Girls Wrestling Coach |
Resignation |
End of 2023-2024 SY |
2E. Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
Zander B. |
Shenandoah |
|
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Approval of financial reports as of February 29, 2024.
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Northeast Elementary |
American Heart Association |
Biannual fundraiser for the American Heart Association |
AMAP |
March 12 - April 10, 2024 |
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Shamani Langille |
Worlds Robotics Tournament |
Dallas, TX |
04/27/2024 |
04/30/2024 |
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Heidi Stanley |
Worlds Robotics Tournament |
Dallas, TX |
04/27/2024 |
04/30/2024 |
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Ericka Lang |
Teaching &Learning Conference |
New Orleans, LA |
10/26/2024 |
10/29/2024 |
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Tami Bertini |
Teaching &Learning Conference |
New Orleans, LA |
10/26/2024 |
10/29/2024 |
|
Megan Sheeder |
Teaching &Learning Conference |
New Orleans, LA |
10/26/2024 |
10/29/2024 |
|
Eric Rasmussen |
Teaching &Learning Conference |
New Orleans, LA |
10/26/2024 |
10/29/2024 |
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Chris Visser |
Kansas Relays |
Lawrence, KS |
04/19/2024 |
04/20/2024 |
|
Chris Visser |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/25/2024 |
04/27/2024 |
|
Chris Visser |
State Track |
Des Moines, IA |
05/15/2024 |
05/18/2024 |
Several comments from the community members in attendance were received on a variety of topics including: the Proposed Revenue Bond, the March 5, 2024, Revenue Purpose Statement vote, Kids Place and the community support for the school district. Dave Warren, Derrica Hutchings, and Brittany Rockwell spoke favorably. Tad McDowell, Nicholas Cook and Matt Codney spoke unfavorably.
Chief Financial Officer Tim Reinert provided a presentation on the FY25 proposed property tax levy, components of the school district property tax rate, the city consolidated tax rate and the new certified budget twostep process.
Nutrition Director Terry Marlow gave a presentation on the Community Eligibility Provision program.
K Stewart made a motion for approval to set a Public Hearing on April 8, 2024, for consideration of Issuing a
$5M Revenue Bond utilizing Sales Tax Revenue funding as presented. E Richardson seconded the motion. J Zak voted “aye”. T Winton, E Richardson, K Stewart, and M Portrey voted “Nay”. Motion failed 1 to 4.
A new motion was made by K Stewart to set a new Public Hearing on April 15,2024, to create a new revenue bond for constructing a building for programming on the GRC campus, less Kids Place childcare. T Winton seconded the motion. T Winton, E Richardson, K Stewart, and M Portrey voted “Aye”. J Zak voted “Nay” Motion carried 4-1.
J Zak made a motion for approval to levy tax for partial early optional redemption of GCSD General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, on the first call date of May 1, 2025. The levy will be a portion of the proposed FY25 Budget that will be discussed and approved at the April 23, 2024, Special Board Meeting and Work Section. The lower debt service levy will be realized in the fiscal year 2026budget year. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E Richardson made a motion for approval to accept bids from Western Iowa Network for broadband service as presented. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion to go into Closed Session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session, as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i). K Stewart seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak, Elizabeth Richardson, K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to move to Closed Session.
K Stewart made a motion to return to Open Session. T Winton seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak,
Elizabeth Richardson, K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to return to Open Session.
The Board of Education accepted Dr. Devin Embray’s retirement effective June 30, 2024.
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 meeting at 10:25 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.