Glenwood Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
J Zak 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. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
Minutes were approved for the October 14, 2024 Regular Meeting &October 28, 2024 Work Session.
3B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
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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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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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604.5 |
Technology and Instructional Materials |
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604.8P |
Glenwood Community School District App Procedures |
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604.9 |
Proposed Website Disclaimer |
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604.9F |
Add URL to Blocked Status Form |
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Amy Demlow |
Accompanist - High School Fall Concert Accompanist - High School Winter Concert Accompanist - High School Spring Concert Accompanist - Solo Ensemble |
$600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $900.00 |
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Tracy Hickman |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$162 per day |
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Caiden Horton |
Auditorium Lights &Sound |
$3,000 |
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Dan McComb |
Bus Driver |
$26.25 / hour or $52.50 / route |
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Torey McKenzie |
Special Education Paraeducator - Level 2/3 |
$14.35 per hour |
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Maureen O’Brien |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
$172 per day |
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Haley Rhamy |
Special Education Paraeducator - Level 2/3 |
$14.35 per hour |
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Elizabeth Roenfeld |
Head Softball Coach |
$6,300 |
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Dan Schoening |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
$172 per day |
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Jacqueline Christian |
From Substitute Teacher to PT Teacher (continue to sub when not teaching) |
$14,252.85 |
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Mary Beth Day |
From Substitute Teacher to Substitute Administrative Assistant |
$20.18 per hour |
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Carissa Kayl |
From West Elementary to Middle School |
No change |
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Kelly Koehler |
From Substitute Teacher to PT Teacher (continue to sub when not teaching) |
$20,504.10 |
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Susan Snell |
From Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
$13.07 per hour |
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Emily Van Wey |
From Substitute Special Education Paraeducator to Special Education Paraeducator- Level 2/3 |
No change |
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Emily Van Wey |
From Middle School to High School |
No change |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Laura Campbell |
Special Education Paraeducator |
Resignation |
October 14, 2024 |
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Suzanne Hall |
Cheerleading Sponsor |
Resignation |
October 31, 2024 |
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Frances Oetken |
Food Service Floater |
Resignation |
October 31, 2024 |
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Shari Rodenburg |
High School Guidance Counseling Secretary |
Retirement |
End of 2024-2025 SY |
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Curt Schulte |
Head 7th Grade Middle School Football Coach |
Resignation |
October 28, 2024 |
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Brian Stanley |
Middle School Assistant Football Coach |
Resignation |
October 22, 2024 |
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Gracelynn Steiner |
Special Education Paraeducator |
Resignation |
October 29, 2024 |
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Laura Carroll |
Child Care Associate Kids Place |
Resignation |
November 11, 2024 |
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Jaimie Fisher |
Northeast Elementary Paraeducator |
Resignation |
November 22, 2024 |
3G. Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
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Brayden B. |
Shenandoah |
IGNITE Program |
Glenwood |
Approve |
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Lilliana P. |
Shenandoah |
IGNITE Program |
Glenwood |
Approve |
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Everly W. |
Clayton Ridge |
Iowa Virtual Academy |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Approval of bills and financial reports as of October 31, 2024.
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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Child Life @ Nebraska Medicine |
Pajamas |
School Wide Community Service Project |
AMAP |
11/1 - 12/18/2024 |
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Teammates |
Popcorn Buckets |
Program Expenses and Scholarships |
$600 |
12/1/2024 - 3/1/2025 |
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Student Council - High School |
Powder Puff Football |
Future Student Council Events |
$200 |
11/16/2024 |
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ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Iowa Association of School Boards Annual Convention |
Des Moines, Iowa |
11/20/2024 |
11/21/2024 |
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Iowa Ag Ed Summit |
Ankeny, Iowa |
01/26/2025 |
01/28/2025 |
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Iowa Football Coaches Assoc. Fall Mtg. &Football State Championships |
Cedar Falls, Iowa |
11/21/2024 |
11/22/2024 |
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Honor Squad |
Cedar Falls, Iowa |
11/21/2024 |
11/22/2024 |
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State Dance |
Des Moines, Iowa |
12/05/2024 |
12/06/2024 |
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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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Sports Media Digital Design Fundamentals |
Final |
2024-2025 |
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Advanced Sports Media Digital Design |
Final |
2024-2025 |
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Introduction to Film |
Final |
2024-2025 |
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Integrated Math I |
Final |
2024-2025 |
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3rd Grade Science |
Final |
2024-2025 |
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 2024 Gallup Engagement Survey Results were presented by Lori Stohs Consulting. The overall results reflected significant improvement compared to the 2023 Survey Results.
Nicole Kooiker provided an update on building plans, cost estimates and project components for the proposed renovation of the GRC Campus Meyer Building.
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by K Stewart and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:05 p.m. and call the reorganization meeting to order at 8:05 pm. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Board Secretary - Treasurer Tim Reinert called the reorganization meeting to order and conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President for 2024-25 were as follows:
Matt Portrey Jon Zak
John Zak Matt Portrey
Elizabeth Richardson Matt Portrey
Kellie Stewart Matt Portrey
Tony Winton Matt Portrey
Matt Portrey was declared Board President. Board Secretary - Treasurer Tim Reinert, administered the Oath of Office to President, Matt Portrey.
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President for 2024-25 were as follows:
Matt Portrey Matt Portrey
John Zak John Zak
Elizabeth Richardson John Zak
Kellie Stweart John Zak
Tony Winton John Zak
John Zak was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary - Treasurer Tim Reinert, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, John Zak.
E Richardson made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2024-25 school year. Regular board meetings and board work sessions will be held at the Central Office beginning at 6:00 pm unless otherwise noted. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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PROPOSED DATE |
TYPE OF MEETING |
PROPOSED SITE |
POSSIBLE CONFLICT |
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November 25, 2024 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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December 9, 2024 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Holiday concert 12 16 24 |
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No December Work Session |
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January 13, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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January 27, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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February 10, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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February 25, 2025, Tuesday |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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March 10, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
P-T Conferences PK-5 |
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March 24, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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April 14, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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April 28, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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May 12, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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May 26, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Memorial Day |
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June 9, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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June 23, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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July 14, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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July 28, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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August 11, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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August 25, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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September 8, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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September 22, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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October 13, 2025 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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October 27, 2025 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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E Richardson made a motion to approve the following committee assignments for 2024-25. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE |
CURRENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE |
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Mills County Conference Board |
Matt Portrey |
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Empowerment Board |
Elizabeth Richardson |
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Buildings / Grounds and Transportation |
Tony Winton |
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IASB Delegate |
Matt Portrey |
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CCC Committee |
John Zak |
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Wellness Committee |
Kellie Stewart |
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Review of Bills |
Revolves each month in alphabetical order |
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Technology Committee |
Tony Winton |
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Glenwood Community School Foundation |
Elizabeth Richardson |
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Super Board Representative |
Kellie Stewart |
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Safety Committee |
Jon Zak |
J Zak made a motion to approve Tim Reinert as the District’s Chief Financial Officer/Business Manager/Board Secretary-Treasurer. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
President Matt Portrey administered the Oath of Office.
E Richardson made a motion to approve the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion to approve the appointment of Ahlers &Cooney, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J Zak made a motion to approve the following bank depositories and limits. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Name of Depository |
Location |
Maximum Deposit |
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Glenwood State Bank |
Glenwood, IA |
$20,000,000.00 |
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ISJIT |
Naperville, IL (managed) |
$20,000,000.00 |
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First National Bank |
Glenwood, IA |
$ 5,000,000.00 |
K Stewart made a motion to approve the early notification incentive, to position Glenwood CSD with a highly qualified candidate for pool open positions. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with Lifetouch for the 2025–2026 school year. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T Winton made a motion for approval of the FY24 District Audit completed by Anderson, Larkin &Co., P.C. Certified Public Accountants. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the drawings and specifications for the partial Roof modifications to sections 6 &9 of the Middle School. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
November 19-21, 2024 – IASB Annual Convention - Des Moines, Iowa November 25, 2024 – Special Meeting &Work Session
December 2, 2024 – Closed Session – Superintendent Interviews December 9, 2024 – Regular Meeting
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by J Zak and seconded by T Winton to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Matt Portrey, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer