10 14 2024 -Regular Meeting (1)
President Matt Portrey called the Regular Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon the roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Matt Portrey, Elizabeth Richardson, John Zak, Kellie Stewart and Tony Winton.
E Richardson made a motion to approve the agenda with modification. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried.
K Stewart made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 3A through 3L. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried.
Minutes were approved for the September 9, 2024 Regular Meeting & September 24, 2024 Work Session.
3B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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407.2 |
Staff Personnel Use of Cell Phones |
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701.1 |
School Food Service Program |
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701.2 |
Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility |
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702.1 |
School Transportation Services |
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702.2 |
Student School Transportation Eligibility |
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702.4 |
Summer School Transportation Services |
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702.6 |
School Transportation in Inclement Weather |
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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410 |
Employee Use of Social Media |
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604.3RF |
Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form |
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604.4 |
Use of Information Resources |
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604.4R |
Use of Information Resources Regulations |
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604.6 |
Technology Policy (OLD) |
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604.8 |
Implementation of Technology Protection Measures Regarding the Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access |
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604.6 |
Technology Policy (NEW - takes the place of old 604.6 and 604.8) |
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604.6CF |
Consent to Student Use of the District’s Computers, Computer-Like Equipment, Computer Network Systems and Internet Access |
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604.6GF |
Staff Acceptance Form and Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access |
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701.3 |
Meal Charges |
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702.5 |
School Transportation of Non School Groups (OLD) |
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702.5 |
Transportation of Non School Groups (NEW) |
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702.5GF |
Use of School Transportation by Nonschool Groups Agreement Form |
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Sarah Arbogast |
Substitute Suburban Driver |
$23.625 / hour or $47.25 p/ route |
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Alexis Bird |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$162 per day |
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Nicholas Brule |
Bus Driver |
$26.25 / hour or $52.50 / route |
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Chanelle Bush (Martin) |
Special Education Paraeducator - Level ⅔ |
$14.35 |
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John Corcoran |
Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach |
$2,400 |
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Amy Demlow |
Accompanist - Jazz Choir |
$900 |
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Lynda Eckheart |
Substitute Teacher |
$172 per day |
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Ryleigh Freemyer |
Child Care Associate (student worker) @ Kid’s Place |
$10.00 per hour |
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Ann Greenfield |
9th Grade Individual Speech |
$3,600 |
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Carrie Greiner |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
$172.00 per day |
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Scott Hamilton |
Bus Driver |
$26.25 / hour or $52.50 / route |
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Nathan Karsjens |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$162 per day |
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Nathan Karsjens |
Assistant Middle School Boys Basketball Coach |
$2,400 |
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Danielle Lord |
Child Care Associate - Kid’s Place |
$11.79 per hour |
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Katy Marvel |
Middle School Learning Support Associate |
$22.25 per hour |
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Daniel McGhee |
Bus Driver |
$26.25 / hour or $52.50 / route |
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Janelle Mitchell |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
$172 per day |
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Karrie Newman |
Food Service Worker |
$13.33 per hour |
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Cole Peckham |
Assistant Wrestling Coach |
$3,000 |
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Brianna Quiroz |
National Honor Society Sponsor |
$900 |
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Douglas Ritcher |
Accompanist - Middle School Fall Concert |
$600 |
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Debbie Rowe |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$162 per day |
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Megan Simons |
Special Education Paraeducator - Level ⅔ |
$15.00 per hour ($14.50 plus 0.50 evidentiary) |
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Susan Snell |
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place |
$11.79 per hour |
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Zach Spieler |
Assistant Middle School Boys Basketball Coach |
$2,400 |
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Taylor Springhower |
Special Education Paraeducator - Level ⅔ |
$14.50 per hour |
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Grant Stivers |
Head Girls Tennis Coach - 2025-2026 |
$5,100 (2024-2025 salary; possible negotiated increase for 2025-2026) |
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Kaitlin Suchting |
Preschool Paraeducator |
$14.35 per hour |
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Kristin Williams |
Bus Driver |
$26.25 / hour or $52.50 / route |
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Shelley Williams |
Substitute Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place |
$11.79 per hour |
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Melissa Arbogast |
From Special Education Paraeducator - Level I to Level ⅔ |
$15.84 per hour |
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Royene Bozek |
From Special Education Paraeducator - Level I to Level ⅔ (Tues/Wed) |
$14.49 per hour |
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Toni Bunnell |
From 8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. now 10:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
$14.04 per hour |
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Leanne Hill |
From High School to West Elementary - Level ⅔ Paraeducator |
No change |
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Tessa Long |
From Lead Teacher to Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place |
$11.79 per hour |
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Monica Mayberry |
From Special Education Paraeducator - Level 1 to Level ⅔ |
$15.31 per hour |
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Chanelle Martin |
From Special Education Paraeducator - Level ⅔ to Substitute Paraeducator |
No change |
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Terri Montague |
From Kitchen Manager Middle School to Food Service Training |
$17.85 per hour |
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Kyndal Nelson |
From Northeast to Middle School |
$15.01 per hour |
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Nichole Rasmussen |
From M/W/F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to M/TH 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
No change |
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Shannon Silvius |
From Monday - Friday to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
No change |
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Sara Stanton |
From 8:00- 3:00 M-F to *-12 MF |
No change |
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Gracelynn Steiner |
From Northeast Elementary to High School - Level ⅔ Paraeducator |
No change |
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Carie Tadin |
From West Elementary to Northeast Elementary |
No change |
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Emily Van Wey |
From Substitute Paraeducator to Special Education Paraeducator - Level ⅔ |
$14.49 per hour |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Baylee Baker |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Carrie Bauge |
Level ⅔ Paraeducator |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Kendra Biermann |
Teacher (Early Leave Incentive) |
Retirement |
January 27, 2025 |
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Kyle Blazek |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Makayla Boardman |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Chanelle Bush |
Substitute Special Education Paraeducator |
Resignation |
October 9, 2024 |
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Thomas Cattron |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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John Corcoran |
Assistant High School Boys Track |
Resignation |
September 9, 2024 |
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Kathryn Erickson |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Joseph Fustos |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Lacey Gray |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Megan Hein |
Curriculum &Instruction Admin. Assistant |
Resignation |
September 13, 2024 |
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Nic Hiller |
Assistant Baseball Coach |
Resignation |
October 1, 2024 |
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Peter Jacobus |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Jennifer Johnston |
Substitute Nurse |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Mindy Lehman |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Resignation |
September 9, 2024 |
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Ashley Lundvall |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Lori McGoldrick |
Substitute Bus Driver |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Kandi McCool |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
October 8, 2024 |
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Emily McQueen |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Deborah Patterson |
Substitute Teacher Associate |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Michael Pleiss |
Substitute Bus Driver |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Grace Presley |
Seasonal Child Care Associate Kid’s Place |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Patrick Ribar |
Accompanist |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Taylor Ridge |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2024-2025 SY |
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Keagan Ruth |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Randall Schmitt |
Sub Suburban Driver and Sub Bus Associate |
Resignation |
September 10, 2024 |
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Morgan Stanislav |
Seasonal Child Care Lead Teacher Kid’s Place |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Grant Stivers |
Assistant Baseball |
Resignation |
September 12, 2024 |
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Grace Tattersall |
Student Worker Kid’s Place |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
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Terri VanSickle |
Payroll/Benefits Administrative Assistant |
Resignation |
September 30, 2024 |
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Paula Zilmer |
Substitute Teacher |
Termination |
October 14, 2024 |
3G. Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDE D |
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John A. |
Glenwood |
Change in residence from one parent or guardian to another |
Council Bluffs |
Approve |
Yes |
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Colton D. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Braydon G. |
Shenandoah |
IGNITE |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Isaac H. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten |
Council Bluffs |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Gage J. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Easton S. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Rivington S. |
Lewis Central |
Kindergarten |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Brantley S. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Zivah T. |
CAM |
Iowa Connections Academy |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Blaire W. |
Shenandoah |
IGNITE |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Bentley W. |
Clayton Ridge |
Iowa Virtual Academy |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Approval of bills and financial reports as of September 30, 2024.
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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Glenwood FFA |
4 Seasons - Fruit, Meat, Cheese &Jerky Sale |
Annual program expenses, apparel, entry fees &state FFA conference |
AMAP |
10/15/24 to 11/8/24 |
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Builders Club & Sunshine Comm. |
Fall Madness Volleyball Tournament |
Middle School Branding Projects |
AMAP |
10/11/2024 |
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Middle School Library |
Scholastic Book Fair |
Library Books |
AMAP |
10/08-28/2024 |
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Brianna Quiroz |
Iowa School Counselor Association |
Des Moines, IA |
11/03/2024 |
11/05/2024 |
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Paulina Rodenburg |
Iowa School Counselor Association |
Des Moines, IA |
11/03/2024 |
11/05/2024 |
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Paula Carman |
Volleyball Tournament |
Indianola, IA |
10/11/2024 |
10/12/2024 |
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Jennifer Schneider |
Volleyball Tournament |
Indianola, IA |
10/11/2024 |
10/12/2024 |
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Tucker Weber |
Wrestling Coaches Convention |
Des Moines, IA |
10/19/2024 |
10/20/2024 |
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Marissa Klindt |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
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Chris Visser |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
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Alex Williams |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
|
Suzanne Hall |
ICCA Cheer State Championships |
Des Moines, IA |
11/01/2024 |
11/02/2024 |
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Dixie Thomas |
ICCA Cheer State Championships |
Des Moines, IA |
11/01/2024 |
11/02/2024 |
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Suzanne Hall |
ICCA Cheer Honor Squad |
Cedar Falls, IA |
11/21/2024 |
11/22/2024 |
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Jennifer Pontefract |
Iowa School Counselor Association |
Des Moines, IA |
11/03/2024 |
11/05/2024 |
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Becky Ruth |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
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Mark Starner |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
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Jordan Bueltel |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
|
Erin Peschel |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
|
Sara Mulligan |
AMLE Conference |
Nashville, TN |
11/06/2024 |
11/09/2024 |
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Lindsey Tadin |
AMLE Conference |
Nashville, TN |
11/06/2024 |
11/09/2024 |
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Katy Marvel |
AMLE Conference |
Nashville, TN |
11/06/2024 |
11/09/2024 |
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Heidi Stanley |
SAI - Four Essential Roles of Leadership |
Clive, IA |
10/30/2024 |
10/31/2024 |
|
Michelle Millar |
Iowa School Counselor Association |
Des Moines, IA |
11/03/2024 |
11/05/2024 |
|
Katie Wilson |
IATC Track &Field Coaches Clinic |
Ames, IA |
12/06/2024 |
12/07/2024 |
|
Jennifer Tallmon |
Iowa Talented and Gifted Fall Conf. |
Des Moines, IA |
10/13/2024 |
10/15/2024 |
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
None |
|
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
None |
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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.
The Social Emotional Liaison (SEL) position was modified and redefined to the Student &Family Advocate (SFA) position in order to more accurately define the role and related job responsibilities.
Nicole Kooiker provided an update on building plans and project components for the proposed renovation of the GRC campus Meyer building.
E Richardson made a motion to terminate the sublease agreement with VODEC. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of Glenwood Community School Foundation Grant Applications. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J Zak made a motion for approval of the 2024-2025 Consortium Agreement with member school districts for a jointly administered program in day programs located at Children’s Square and Heartland Family Service. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the FY24 Special Education Deficit in the amount of $927,953.02. The deficit amount will be the amount of allowable growth and supplemental aid the district will be seeking for a negative special education balance. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the purchase agreement with Karl Chevrolet to purchase a Chevrolet Express G2500 van for $32,000 to replace the current maintenance van. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Purchase to Own Lease Agreement with Karl Chevrolet for two Suburban SUVs to replace two high mileage Suburban SUVs in the current district vehicle fleet. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J Zak made a motion for approval of the consulting and engineering services proposal with KPE Engineering for the 2025 Middle School partial roofing replacement project. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion for approval to purchase a used Skid Loader from Nauslar Construction, Inc. for
$9,000 for spreading salt and sand on and near district facilities in the winter. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the proposed 2025-2026 Vehicle Replacement Plan. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Complete Weddings + Events for DJ services for Prom 2025. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion for approval of the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood for the 2024-2025 school year. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion to approve the contract with Alpha School for special education services for the 2024-2025 school year. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion to approve the proposal from Gravity Gaming by Byte Speed. The associated costs will be covered by the Therapeutic Grant. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
October 17, 2024 - Super Board Meeting October 28, 2024 - Work Session.
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As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by T Winton and seconded by K Stewart to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Matt Portrey, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer