Glenwood Community School District

Public Hearing, Special Meeting &Closed Session of the Board of Directors Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday April 23, 2024

 

Closed Session

1.A. Closed Session

T Winton made a motion to go into Closed Session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that that individual requests a closed session, pursuant to Iowa Code 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.

The Board of Education went into Closed Session at 1:30 p.m. 1B. Return to Open Session

K Stewart made a motion to return to Open Session. T Winton seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak,

K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to return to Open Session.

 

The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 5:40 p.m. 1C. Action

No action taken.

 

Public Hearing – 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm

The public hearing for the FY25 Budget and the Proposed FY24 Budget Amendment began at 5:45 p.m. Larry Winum complimented the Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Devin Embray, and Chief Financial Officer Tim Reinert for preparing and effectively communicating the budget process. He also thanked Dr. Embray for his service and leadership to the district over the past 14 years.

 

Special Meeting – 6:00 pm

1. Call to Order, Roll Call &Agenda Approval – President Matt Portrey called the Public Hearing, 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. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

2. Consideration of Action on Consent Items – T Winton made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2F. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

   2A. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable

   NAME	POSITION	SALARY
   Elizabeth Baumert	Teacher	$45,356 (2023-2024) Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.
   Lee Chambers	Substitute Bus Driver	$25.00 (2 hr minimum)
   Jamie Ewalt	Teacher	$69,288 (2023-2024) Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.
   Isaiah Gaylord	Special Education Assoc. - Level 2/3	$14.00 per hour
   Paul Hart	Teacher	$61,134.85 (2023-2024) Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.
   Megan Hein	Administrative Assistant Curriculum / School Improvement	$18.75 per hour
   Nic Hiller	Assistant Baseball Coach	$4,060
   Logan Miller	Substitute Teacher	$170 per day
   Deb Stanislav	Student Success Specialist	$20.00 per hour
   Roberta Tracy	Kids’ Place Associate	$11.50 per hour
   Sherry Wallace	Special Education Assoc. - Level 2/3	$14.00 per hour
   Riley Wiederhold	Teacher	$45,356 (2023-2024) Contingent upon receipt &review of official transcripts.

    

   2B. Transfers

   NAME	FROM / TO	WAGE
   Cathy Cerra	From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.	No change
   Diane Fawcett	From Level I Resource (7th-8th) to Level I Resource (6th)	No change
   Sara Mulligan	From Middle School BSP to Middle School Level I Resource	No change

   2C. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.

   NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
   Faylynn Griffin	Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare	Resignation	March 29, 2022
   Isaac Hein	Groundskeeper	Resignation	May 15, 2024
   Samuel Klemme	Teacher Jazz Choir, Show Choir, Head Vocal	Resignation Resignation	End of 2023-2024 SY
   Randi Lienemann	Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare	Resignation	May 26, 2024
   Abbey Wingfield	Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare	Resignation	April 13, 2024

   2D. Open Enrollments

   NAME	DISTRICT REQUESTED	REASON	RESIDENT DISTRICT	APPROVE OR DENY	FUNDED
   Bradley B.	East Mills	Remain after move to Glenwood Originally OE to EM from Riverside	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Lilyanna B.	East Mills	Remain after move to Glenwood Originally OE to EM from Riverside	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Eliana C.	Treynor	2024-2025	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Kaden C.	Treynor	2024-2025	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Leila C.	Treynor	2024-2025	Glenwood	Approve	Yes
   Jack F.	Glenwood	2024-2025	East Mills	Approve	Yes
   Treyton M.	Shenandoah	2024-2025	Glenwood	Approve	Yes

   2E. Fundraising Requests

   GROUP	DESCRIPTION	PURPOSE	AMOUNT	DATES
   TeamMates Mentoring	Spirit Sticks (Glow Sticks)	Program materials and activities for mentor matches and support of scholarship funds.	$300	Homecoming 2024 Football Game
   TeamMates Mentoring	Popcorn Buckets	Program materials and activities for mentor matches and support of scholarship funds.	$600	Glenwood Home Football Games. Refills to Booster Club &Band Parents

   2F. Grant Requests

   NAME	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
   Therapeutic Classroom Grant	To establish therapeutic classrooms for learners ages 3 to 21 whose emotional, social, or behavioral needs interfere with their ability to be successful in their current educational environment (Iowa code 256.25)	Up to $351,000

3. New Business – A. to D.

   3A. Approval of FY25 Proposed Budget

   E Richardson made a motion for approval of the FY25 Proposed Budget. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

   3B. Approval of FY23 Proposed Budget Amendment

   J Zak made a motion for approval of the FY24 Budget Amendment. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   3C. Approval of Cooperative Sponsorship Application with Lewis Central CSD

   K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Cooperative Sponsorship Application with Lewis Central CSD for boys and girls swimming for 2024-25. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

    

   3D. Approval of Proposal from Nausler Construction, Inc.

   E Richardson made a motion for approval of the proposal from Nausler Construction, Inc. for the Activity Complex/Bridge/Bike Trail project as presented. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

   Closed Session

4. A. Closed Session

 

K Stewart made a motion to go into Closed Session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that that individual requests a closed session, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5.1.(i). T Winton seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak, Elizabeth Richardson, K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to move to Closed Session.

The Board of Education went into Closed Session at 6:10 p.m.

 

Director John Zak was excused from the Closed Session at 7:10 p.m. Director Zak returned to the Closed Session at 7:40 pm.

4B. Return to Open Session

J Zak made a motion to return to Open Session. K Stewart seconded the motion. Matt Portrey, John Zak, K Stewart, and T Winton all voted “aye” to return to Open Session.

 

The Board of Education returned to Open Session at 8:45 p.m. 4C. Action

No action taken.

 

‌ Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by T Winton and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

 

Matt Portrey, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer