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: Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, John Zak, Kellie Stewart and Tony Winton. E Richardson made a motion to approve the agenda. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 2A through 2D. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
Chad Cooke |
Lead Custodian |
$15.89 per hour |
Diane Cooke |
Custodian |
$14.86 per hour |
John Corcoran |
Head MS Boys Basketball Coach (7th gr) |
$3,300 |
Carol Dworak |
Substitute Teacher |
$172 per day |
Kayden Hagymasi |
Custodian |
$14.86 per hour |
Sophia Kohls |
The Blend Coffee Shop Sponsor |
$1,200 |
Kimberly Lefever |
Special Education Paraeducator |
$14.35 per hour |
Michael McMahan |
Lead Custodian |
$15.89 per hour |
Lu Peverill |
Assistant HS Boys XC Coach / Head MS Boys XC Coach |
$3,300 |
Tina Razor |
Special Education Preschool Paraeducator |
$14.35 per hour |
Randall Schmitt |
Bus Associate |
$14.86 per hour |
Charissa Wilkes |
Junior Class Sponsor |
$2,400 |
2B. Transfers
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
Michaela Doherty |
From Special Education Teacher Level ⅔ @ West to Special Education Teacher Level ⅔ @ MS |
No change |
Maddie Epperson |
From Child Care Associate to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
$13.07 per hour |
Jaden Gaylord |
From Special Education Paraeducator to Substitute Special Education Paraeducator |
No change |
Hallie Marasco |
From Preschool Associate @ NE to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
$13.07 per hour |
Heather Roberson |
Social Emotional Liaison |
$53,565.29 |
Cameo Stephens |
From Substitute Teacher to Teacher |
$47,810 |
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
Kristina Boone |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
July 2, 2024 |
Lee Chambers |
Custodian |
Resignation |
July 20, 2024 |
William Connelly |
Assistant Tennis Coach |
Resignation |
July 18, 2024 |
Cory Faust |
Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach &Head 7th Grade Girls Track Coach |
Resignation |
End of 2023-2024 SY |
Denver Holeton |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
July 14, 2024 |
Barry Loeffelbein |
Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach |
Resignation |
July 5, 2024 |
Brynn Schrock |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
July 12, 2024 |
Brian Stanley |
Assistant 8th Grade Basketball Coach |
Resignation |
July 8, 2024 |
2D. Open Enrollments
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDE D |
Kenia A. |
Lewis Central |
Continuation of Education |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Sophia A. |
Lewis Central |
Continuation of Education |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Kollyns W. |
Glenwood |
2024-2025 Kindergarten Student |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Construction Manager At-Risk contract with Meco-Henne Contracting, Inc. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion for approval of the proposed school handbook revisions reflecting the updated policies for the High School, Middle School, Elementary Schools, Preschool, Thrive and Faculty. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Discussion of the Board of Education plans on attending the IASB Convention – November 20-22, 2024, was completed. The BOE chose Matt Portrey to serve as BOE Delegate at the Convention.
Discussion of the Board of Education plans on attending the COSSBA Convention – March 21-23, 2025, was completed. Currently, all Board of Education members plan to attend.
Discussion of Glenwood Community School District’s IASB 2024 legislative priorities was completed.
T Winton made a motion to approve communicating the selected top 2024 legislative priorities to IASB. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Discussion of Glenwood Community School District’s RSAI 2025 legislative priorities was completed.
T Winton made a motion to approve communicating the selected top 2024 legislative priorities to IASB. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the contract with Street Smarts to provide driver education program from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2027. E Richardson seconded the motion.
All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
The BOE discussed bringing a General Obligation Bond proposal to voters in November 2024. After careful consideration &extensive community input the BOE decided not to proceed at this time.
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As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by K Stewart and seconded by T Winton to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.