2014 - 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

April 13, 2015 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, April 13, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:48 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Public Hearing
At 6:45 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the budget for fiscal year 2015-2016.
The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m.
Spotlight on Education
The board recognized members of the Jazz Band for their performance at the Iowa Jazz Championships and members of the boys basketball team. Each member present was presented with a certificate by Activities Director Jeff Bissen.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with removal of Ana Sadler from the New Hires as she is unable to fulfill the duties. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on March 9, 2015, the special meeting on March 23, 2015, and the special meeting on April 2, 2015..
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
805
Records
805.1
School District Records
805.1R
Duties of Directors and Business Office:  Record Retention
805.2
Personnel Records
805.3
Student Records
805.5
Inventory
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
501.10R
Student Attendance Regulations
805.4
Bonds for Officers and Employees
805.6
General Fixed Capital Assets
805.7
General Intangible Assets
805.8
Debt Management
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Jason Callahan
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Tamara Epperson
Substitute Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Emily Finken
SPED Teacher - Level II/III
$47,701, Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Amelia Fritz
Bus Associate
$11.10 per hour
Morgan Heard
Substitute Teacher
$122 per hour
Gary Johnson
Substitute Bus Driver
$15.33 per hour
Daniel Leu
Summer Mower
$9.30 per hour
Ryan Leu
Summer Mower
$9.30 per hour
Sarah Rozniecki
PK-12 At Risk Coordinator
$55,091 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Ana Saddler
Assistant Softball Coach
$3,360
Rochelle Sifuentes
SPED Associate
$9.70 per hour
Devin Tadin
Groundskeeper
$9.30 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Danielle Evans
Food Service Dishwasher to Substitute Food Service Cook
$9.05
Paul Krietemeyer
Food Service Dishwasher to Substitute Food Service Worker (Effective July 1, 2015)
$9.65
Audrey Little
Special Education Teacher Associate to Print Shop Associate (Effective July 1, 2015)
No Wage Change
Jennifer Roenfeld
Print Shop Associate to Print Shop Coordinator (Effective July 1, 2015)
$11.59 per hour
Anna Wade
Special Education Teacher Associate to Authorized Substitute Teacher
$112.00 per day
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Brad Asche
Assistant High School Football Coach
Resignation
End of 2014-15 SY, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
Elizabeth Byers
High School English Teacher
Resignation
End of 2014-2015 SY
Beverly Coyle
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
March 26, 2015
Evan Gammon
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
April 3, 2015
Tara Hofmockel
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
December 15, 2014
Michael Joyner
Fall Play / Musical Director
Resignation
End of 2014-15 SY, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
Barry Loeffelbein
High School Girls Head Basketball Coach
Resignation
End of 2014-2015 SY, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
Madison Mead
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
March 31, 2015
Rachel Powell
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
March 31, 2015
Angela Rupe
On Site Leader & Lead Teacher at KP
Resignation
April 24, 2015
Heather Wilkerson- Peterson
Assistant Middle School Volleyball Coach
Resignation
End of 2014-15 SY, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEIVING DISTRICT
REASON
Christian M.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Change in Resident District
Blake N.
Lewis Central Community School District
Good Cause
Christopher O.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Change in Resident District
Jessica O.
Lewis Central Community School District
Beginning the 2015-2016 School Year
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2015.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Kids Place
Team Giaffoglione
Cystic Fibrosis
AMAP
4/13-5/16/2015
Glenwood Bandparents
Sale of raffle tickets
Purchase of new marching band uniforms
$10,000
5/15-7/15/2015
Softball
Softball camp
Replacement equipment & hotel rooms in Ankeny
$300.00
5/9/2015
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
DE Mental Health Learning Supports Conference
4/22/2015
4/23/2015
Des Moines, IA
Suzie Hohneke
Iowa Bandmasters Association Annual Conference
5/13/2015
5/16/2015
Des Moines, IA
Dan Schoening
Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships
4/7/2015
4/8/2015
Morningside College
Kay Fast
FCCLA National Leadership Conference
7/3/2015
7/10/2015
Washington, D.C.
Janis Moore
Diane Sweeney TLC Conference
3/10/2015
3/13/2015
St. Louis, MO
Colleen Confer
Diane Sweeney TLC conference
5/17/2015
5/20/2015
Denver, CO
Robin Albert
Diane Sweeney -- Instructional Coaching conference
5/17/2015
5/20/2015
Denver, CO
Nancy Wright
Diane Sweeny TLC Conference
5/18/2015
5/19/2015
Denver, CO
Lauriel Weekly
Student-Centered Coaching Conference - Diane Sweeney
6/10/2015
6/12/2012
St. Louis, MO
Kathi Krzycki
PLTW - Aerospace Engineering Core Training
7/5/2015
7/17/2015
Rolla, MO
Michael Joyner
Diane Sweeny
5/17/2015
5/18/2015
Denver, CO
Genie Wickham
ISBMA
4/29/2015
5/1/2015
Ames, IA
Kristi Buman
Iowa Reading Conference
6/24/2015
6/25/2015
Ames, IA
Lauriel Weekly
Drake Relays
4/23/2015
4/25/2015
Des Moines, IA
Brad Rasmussen
Drake Relays
4/24/2015
4/25/2015
Des Moines, IA
Jeff Janssen
Drake Relays
4/23/2015
4/25/2015
Des Moines, IA
Eric Rasmussen
PLTW - Principles of BioMedical Science
5/31/2015
6/12/2015
Colorado Springs, CO
Jennifer Lewis
Student-Centered Coaching
6/10/2015
6/12/2015
St. Louis, MO
Tami Bertini
Iowa BandMasters Convention
5/13/2015
5/16/2015
Des Moines, IA
David Clark
Iowa Reading Association State Conference
6/23/2015
6/24/2015
Ames, IA
Gayla Berringer
 
Student-Centered Coaching Conference -  Diane Sweeney
 
6/10/2015
 
6/12/2015
 
St. Louis, MO
Julie Louise McMullen
Student-Centered Coaching Conference – Diane Sweeney
6/10/2015
6/12/2015
St Louis, MO
Heidi Stanley
Student-Centered Coaching Conference - Diane Sweeney
6/10/2015
6/12/2015
St. Louis, MO
Kelli Berke
4L – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Courtyard Classroom Project
To purchase & install concrete seating & shade structures for courtyard classroom
$10,000
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Upcoming meetings and events were discussed, including the Lobby Day at the Capital on April 22nd, Special Meeting and Work Session on April 27th, and the Super Board Meeting is set for May 27th.
Presentations
Jeff Bissen and Richard Hutchinson addressed the board regarding future prom venues. It was decided that prom will be held off site next year and future venues will be revisited next year.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Approval of Budget
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the budget for the 2014-2015 school year as published.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.     Approval of Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central
Michelle Bahr  made  a motion  to  approve  the  cooperative  sharing  agreement  with  Lewis Central  for swimming and diving. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.     Approval of High School Student Handbook Revisions for 2015-2016
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the High School student handbook revisions for the 2015-2016 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.    Approval of Middle School Staff Handbook Revisions for 2015-2016
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Middle School staff handbook revisions for the 2015-2016 school year.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.      Approval of Preschool Parent Handbook Revisions for 2015-2016
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Preschool parent handbook revisions for the 2015-2016 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.      Approval of Elementary Staff Handbook Revisions for 2015-2016
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Elementary Staff handbook revisions for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.     Approval of Alternative Program Handbook for 2015-2016
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Alternative Program handbook for the 2015-2016 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.     Approval to Extend Contract with Pan-O-Gold for 2015-2016/Prices
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the extension of the Pan-O-Gold and prices contract for the 2015- 2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I.       Approval of Agreement with Iowa Assoc. for Educational Purchasing
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with Iowa Assoc. for Educational Purchasing for IAEP Food Bid and IAEP Small Wares Bid. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J.       Approval of the Summer Food Service Program
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the summer food service program beginning June 8, 2015 and ending August 7, 2015 to be held at the Middle School and Kid’s Place. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K.     Approval of K-12 Guidance Curriculum
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the K-12 guidance curriculum. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L.      Approval of renewal of IASB Membership Dues for 2015-2016
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the renewal of the IASB membership dues for the 2015-2016 school year in the amount of $6,416.00. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M.   Approval of renewal of ISFIS Membership Dues for 2015-2016
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the renewal of the ISFIS membership dues for the 2015-2016 school year in the amount of $3,176.80. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N.     Approval to Extend the 2014-2015 School Calendar
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the extension of the 2014-2015 school calendar to include any severe weather days not addressed in the calendar. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:41 p.m.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                                    
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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April 2, 2015 Special Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Board Room
1:00 P.M. Thursday, April 2, 2015
 
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting to order at 12:59 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, and Michelle Bahr.  Absent Ann Staiert and Craig Patzer.
 
New Business
Resignation
Rebecca Howard
High School Activities Secretary
Effective April 1, 2015
 
Closed session meeting was deemed unnecessary. Resignation
 
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the resignation of Rebecca Howard, High School Activities Secretary.  Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the special meeting at 1:05 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary

August 11, 2014 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, August 11, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer, Michelle Bahr and Dave Blum.
 
Spotlight on Education
None
 
Friends of Education
None
 
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Craig Patzer made a reconsider the motion to approve the consent agenda.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Ann Staiert made a motion to rescind the motion to approve the consent agenda.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda 4A-4M except for the overnight approval for Art Education of Iowa under Item K. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on July 14 , 2014.
 
4B – Approval of Agenda
 
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY NO
POLICY NAME
500.16
Truancy
500.16R1
Truancy Regulations
500.16E1
Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
500.16E2
GCSD Truance Diversion Contract / School Attendance Contract - Adding to Board Policy
505.4
Graduation Requirements
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY NO
POLICY NAME
1003.3E1
Community Use of School Facilities
4E – New Hires
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Kaimana AhSam
Lead Teacher
$9.49 per hour
Darcey Butts
Substitute Bus Driver
$30.66 per route
Gloria Collins
Substitute Bus Associate
$11.10 per hour
Rochelle Endicott
1:1 Preschool Associate
$9.70 per hour
Terrence Huit
Part Time Mechanic
$9.30 per hour
Jacob Jones
Special Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Edward Martin
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Nicholas McGhee
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Marie Diane Rohrberg
Bus Associate
$11.10 per hour
Julie Stavas
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Amber Gaylord
Child Care Associate to Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
4G – Resignations
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
REASON
DATE
Contina Acers
Cook
Resignation
August 4, 2014
Judy Anderson
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 7, 2014
Kim Carnes
MS Media Associate /MS Yearbook
Resignation
July 15, 2014
Keith Dilworth
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
August 5, 2014
Zachary Harper-Blunt
Video Board (Audio-Visual)
Resignation
July 21, 2014
Robin Hundt
Middle School Play Director
Resignation
July 14, 2014
Michelle Jaworski
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 20, 2014
Linda Larsen
Substitute Cook
Resignation
August 5, 2014
Patrick Martin
Substitute Bus Driver
Resignation
 
Brandon Parks
Special Education Teacher Associate
Termination
August 4, 2014
Mitch Rew
Middle School Boys Track Coach
Resignation
August 3, 2014
Judy Ring
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 31, 2014
Bruce Schoening
Seasonal Groundskeeper & Full Time Bus Driver (will remain on sub list)
Resignation
July 23, 2014
Kylee Stanton
7th Grade Volleyball and 8th Grade Basketball
 
July 10, 2014
Mark Starner
Head Softball Coach
Resignation
July 18, 2014
Cathy Stiefel
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 21, 2014
Brenna Tedesco
Special Education Associate
Resignation
July 15, 2014
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEIVING DISTRICT
REASON
Kennedy H.S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Jayden L.
Glenwood
Kindergarten - would like to attend Glenwood
Markel N.
Glenwood
Kindergarten - moved to East Mills district and would like to attend Glenwood
Carsen S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Charli S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Cody S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
 
Lyle Y.
 
Glenwood
Has attended Glenwood since Kindergarten. Parent thought student was OE along with siblings, but no paperwork on file.
 
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approve of bills and financial reports as of July 31, 2014.
 
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Football/Cheer/Dance
Ram Discount Card
Dance/Cheer competitions; Football equipment
$10,000
8/1-22/14
Football
Black & Gold Free Will Donation
Lineman Shoot for FB Practice and camp
$600
8/21/2014
HS Honor Band
Poinsettia Sale
Pay for Trip to Outback Bowl
$1,000
10/15-11/15/14
HS Honor Band
Village Inn Pies
Pay for Trip to Outback Bowl
$1,000
9/15-10/15/14
HS Honor Band
Sweet Corn Sales
Pay for Trip to Outback Bowl
$1,000
8/1-8/29/14
Dance Team
Little Rams Dance Camp
State outfits, hotels and misc fees
$200
8/29/2014
FFA
Fruit, Meat, Cheese,
State and National conference; entries; dues; jackets
AMAP
10/13-11/5/14
HS Band/Flags
Little Rams Color Guard Camp
New Uniforms; silks; choreography for flags
AMAP
11/8 or 11/15/14
Kids Place
Candy Bar Sales
Lawn Mower; Refrigerator; Tables; Shed Repair
$30
8/15-9/26/14
Kids Place
Garage Sale
Lawn Mower; Refrigerator; Tables; Shed Repair
$500
9/20/2014
Kids Place
Pizza Hut Night
Lawn Mower; Refrigerator; Tables; Shed Repair
$200
9/15/2014
Football/Cheer/Dance
Ram Discount Card
Dance/Cheer competitions; Football equipment
$10,000
8/1-22/14
 
4K – Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
2014 IFCSE
7/20/2014
7/22/2014
Cedar Rapids, IA
Kathi Krzycki
PLTW-POE Training
7/20/2014
8/1/2014
Iowa City, IA
Lori Carter
PLTW-POE Training
7/20/2014
8/1/2014
Iowa City, IA
Michael Joyner
 
4M – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
There is an ABLE Meeting on August 21, 2014 at East Mills CSD. A board work session will be held on August 26, 2014 at the Central Office from 7:00 -9:00 PM. On September 22, 2014 the board will walk through the buildings at 6:00 PM. Following the walk through a work session will be held.
 
Presentations
None
 
Old Business
None
 
New Business
  1. Approve Cooperative Agreement with Lewis Central
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the cooperative sharing agreement with Lewis Central CSD for Girls Swimming and Diving for the 2014-15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.         Approve 28 Agreement with Apex Children’s Center
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the 28 E agreement with Apex Children’s Center for the 2014-15 school year. Apex will provide specialized day treatment for PK-Grade 12 students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
C.         Approve of Curriculum Documents
Dave Blum made a motion to approve curriculum documents for Agriculture and CTE for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.         Gym Project
Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve the low bid from Meco-Henne Construction in the amount of $3,220,000 for the high school auxiliary gym project. Alternate #1 the amount of $60,000 and Alternate #2 in the amount of $32,600 were also approved. The cost of the alternates will be paid from the PPEL fund. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.          Approval of Support Letter for RAGBRAI
Dave Blum made a motion to approve Devin Embray sending a letter on behalf of the Board of Directors supporting Glenwood hosting RAGBRAI during the summer of 2015. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting 8:10 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
 Theresa Romens, Board President                                                               Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
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August 26, 2014 Special Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Student Services Building
7:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 26, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 7:07 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, and Michelle Bahr.  Craig Patzer arrived at 7:07 p.m. and Dave Blum arrived at 7:39 p.m.
 
New Business
A.Tour of Apex Building
The board toured the Student Services building that was remodeled for the Apex program.
B.               Approval of Backpack Program
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the backpack program for the 2014-2015 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.               Approval to Purchase Server
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a remote desktop server for $24,081.35. The server will replace laptops. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.               Approval of YMCA Meal Contract
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the food service contract with the YMCA to provide meals to the YMCA daycare and preschool program for the 2014-2015 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                Approval to Pay Tennis Courts Unlimited
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve payment to Tennis Courts Unlimited in the amount of $36,462 for the resurfacing and repair of the high school tennis courts. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Work Session
The board discussed the Core Curriculum Book and Iowa Core standards. Also discussed was the need for a SAM position and how the position  would offer support at Northeast Elementary and West  Elementary Schools.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 9:20 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                       
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

December 8, 2014 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, December 8, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
 
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on November 10, 2014 and the special meeting and work session on November 24, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.12
Homework Policy
800
Statement of Guiding Principles for Business Procedures
801
Budget
801.1
Planning the Budget
801.2
Preparation of the Budget Document
801.3
Requirements of the Budget Document
801.4
Publication of the Budget
801.5
Public Review of the Budget
801.6
Budget Adoption by the Board
801.7
Budget as a Spending Plan
801.8
Financial Accounting System
801.9
Classification of Accounts
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
701.2
Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
802
Income
802.1
Local, State, and Federal Income
802.2
Use of School Property and Equipment
802.3
Sale of Bonds
802.5
Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Memorials
802.6
Depository of Funds
802.7
Student Activities Funds
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
William Agan
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Brian Albert
Middle School Head Girls Basketball
$2,640
Renee Besancon
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$112 per day
Emilie Congdon
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Beverly Coyle
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Wendy Edmonds
Preschool Associate
$9.70 per hour
Cory Faust
Head Middle School Boys Track
$2,640
Michelle Fisher
Substitute Food Service Worker
$8.99 per hour
Julie Gompert
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Carrie Hansen
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Denver Holeton
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Dan Jones
Substitute Teacher & Substitute Bus Driver
$122 per day / $32.22 per route
Gage Lundy
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Cody Marriott
Middle School Assistant Basketball
$1,920
Justina Reeves
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
William Stockman
Long-Term Substitute Teacher-HS Mathematics
$162 per day
Dixie Teten
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Traci Ashburn
Substitute SpEd Teacher Assoc to SpEd Teacher Associate
No Change
Katelynn Sowers
Child Care Associate to Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Cheryl Cape
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
December 31, 2014
Richard Cape
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
December 31, 2014
Lori Carter
High School Math
Resignation
End of First Semester
Norma Harless
Food Service
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of the 2014-2015 SY
Sharon Hofmann
Middle School Special Education
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of 2014-2015 SY
Tara Hofmockel
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of 2014-2015 SY
Robert Howie
Bus Driver
Resignation
November 19, 2014
Terrence Huit
Part-time Mechanic
Resignation
November 25, 2014
Janiece Kinzle
Elementary Art Teacher
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of the 2014-2015 SY
Shirley Mount
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of the 2014-2015 SY
Megan Neumann
Preschool Associate
Resignation
November 21, 2014
Kathleen Springhower
High School Special Education
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of the 2014-2015 SY
Ann Thrane
Substitute Special Education Teacher Assoc.
Resignation
December 2, 2014
Jeannie Wagner
Kitchen Manager
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of the 2014-2015 SY
Ann Aldrich
Elementary Teacher
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
End of the 2014-2015 SY
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Robert B.
Council Bluffs
Remain after move
Lenix M.
Glenwood
Move from Colorado
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of November 30, 2014 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Student Council
Orange Leaf Sales
PEP Bus to State  Wrestling/Basketball
$600
1/23-1/31/15
Culinary Arts Class
9 Restaurants/Entrée Sales
Groceries and replace equipment
$500
1/16-5/22/15
Reach/SADD
Red Out
American Heart Assn donation
AMAP
9/14-9/18/14
Reach/SADD
Red Out T Shirt Sales
American Heart Assn donation
AMAP
9/14-9/18/14
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
Track Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Des Moines, IA
Brian Stanley
Wisconsin Transition Conference
2/17/2015
2/22/2015
Wisconsin Dells
Ann Greenfield
State FFA Leadership Conference
4/19/2015
4/21/2015
Ames, IA
Jessica Miller
Serving Students : A Leadership Symposium
 
12/16/2014
 
12/17/2014
 
Des Moines, IA
 
Kristi Buman
IASB Convention
11/19/2014
11/20/2014
Des Moines, IA
Kay Fast
ASHRAE Expo
1/26/2015
1/29/2015
Chicago IL
Steve Houser
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board
President Romens reminded Board members to take the IASB Convention survey. The Alternative School graduation will be held on December 16th. The December 22nd work session is cancelled due to the Holiday week. The Super Board meeting will be held on January 15, 2014, in the central office 3rd floor conference room. The Board will have a retreat day on January 17, 2014 from 12-4 to work on redefining goals.
Presentations
None
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
  1. Approval of Modified Supplemental Amount for Dropout Prevention.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Modified Supplemental Amount (MSA) for the Dropout Prevention in the amount of $390,948. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.                         Approval of Administrator Growth Plan Stipends
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Administrator Growth Plan Stipends.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.                        Appointment of Board Secretary
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve Kristi Buman as the District’s Board Secretary/Treasurer, effective December 9, 2014 through the remainder of the 2014/2015 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.                        Approval of Amended Contract with Spiral Communications
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the modification of the contract with Spiral Communications reducing the number of FTE hours per week to 40 from 68. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                         Approval of Mid-Term Graduates
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Mid-Term graduates for the high school and the alternative high school, contingent upon completion of all requirements. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.                         Legislative Priorities
Superintendent Embray discussed how legislative representatives respond more to hand written notes/letters than emails/typed letters. He is tasking the Board and Administrators with writing the legislative representatives on topics affecting education.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:34 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
                                                                                                                                                               
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                 Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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February 9, 2015 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, February 9, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Craig Patzer. Dave Blum was ill.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L pulling the first Grant Request for the Courtyard Outdoor Classroom. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on January 12, 2015, the Super Board meeting on January 15,2015, the Board Retreat/Work Session on January 17, 2015, and the Board Work Session on February 2, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
803
Expenditures
803.1
Purchasing and Bidding
803.1E1
Checklist for Project Consideration
803.1E2
Purchasing Flowchart
803.1R1
Process for Competitively Bidding Projects Costing Over $135,000
803.2
Requisition/Purchase Orders
803.3
Receiving Goods and Services
803.4
Approval and Payment for Goods and Services
803.5
Unpaid Warrants
803.6
Payday Schedules
803.7
Payroll Deductions
803.8
Travel Allowance
803.9
Special Assessments
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
804
Reports
804.1
Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Reports
804.2
Board Minutes Published
804.3
Earnings Report, Published
804.4
Audit
804.5
Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
804.5R1
Regulations for Training for Hazardous Chemicals
804.6
Treasurer’s Annual Report
804.7
Internal Controls Procedures
804.8
GASB 54 Fund Balance Reporting
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Chase Carter
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Samantha Donahue
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Julisa Isadore
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$112 per day
Peter Jacobus
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Michael Joyner
Head Boys Golf Coach
$3,840
Ami Petersen
Middle School Assistant Play Director
$480
Erin Peterson
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Rachel Powell
Childcare Associate
$8.67 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Roseanne Nutting
Lead Teacher to Childcare Associate at Kid’s Place Daycare
$8.72
Julia Parks
From Sub Cook to Cook / Clerk
$10.85 / $11.05
4G – Separation from District
 
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Sharon Agnitsch
Substitute Nurse
Resignation
January 12, 2015
Linda Dean
Bus Associate
Resignation
January 26, 2015
Linda Hein
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
January 30, 2015
Craig Parks
Groundskeeper
Resignation
January 12, 2015
Jessica Stonerook
Preschool Teacher Associate
Resignation
February 12, 2015
Jon Williams
Bus Driver
Resignation
January 26, 2015
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Sophia B.
Lewis Central (2015-2016 school year)
Currently OE to Council Bluffs
Steven B.
Lewis Central (2015-2016 school year)
Currently OE to Council Bluffs
Hunter B.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
Matthew B.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
Aleshia G.
Lewis Central
Change in District of Residence
Andria G.
Lewis Central
Change in District of Residence
Dalian M.
Fremont-Mills
None Listed
Jena R.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of January 31, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
MS Student Council
Activities Night
Supplies, food drive incentive, teacher day
$800
2/20/2015
MS Student Council
Mr / Ms Middle School
Supplies, food drive incentive, teacher day
$200
2/17-2/20/15
MS Student Council
Valentine's
American Heart Assn donation
$200
2/9-2/13/2015
Northeast Library
Scholastic Book Fair
Books for the library
$0
3/30-4/4/2015
Marketing Class
Glenwood Night @ the Mavericks
Possible astro turf for new gym, curtains for the library, or defibrillator for upstairs in high school
$100
3/6/2015
Marketing Class
UNO T-Shirt Sales
Possible astro turf for new gym or curtains for the library
$400
3/6/2015
Marketing Class
Raffle for UNO Community Event
Possible astro turf for new gym or curtains for the library
$250
3/6/2015
Marketing Class
Ticket Sales for UNO Hockey
Possible astro turf for new gym or curtains for the library
$1,500
3/6/2015
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
All State Speech Contest
3/29/2015
3/30/2015
UNI, Cedar Falls, IA
Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
Iowa HS Athletic Directors’ Conv.
3/29/2015
3/31/2015
Coralville, IA
Jeff Bissen
FCCLA State Conference
3/29/2015
3/31/2015
Des Moines, IA
Janis Moore
Really Great Reading Conf.
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Des Moines, IA
Meg Schroeder
All State Individual Speech
3/29/2015
3/30/2015
Cedar Falls, IA
Deb Fajardo
PLTW teacher workshop
3/5/2015
3/6/2015
Hiawatha, IA
Kelly Schubauer
Really Great Reading PD
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Des Moines, IA
Mary Pat King
Really Great Reading
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Des Moines, IA
Anne Vorce
Math Olympiad
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
NWMSU, Maryville, MO.
Craig Trager
Really Great Reading
3/12/2013
3/13/2013
Des Moines, IA
Beth Burgess
Really Great Reading PD
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Des Moines, IA
Courtney Buthe
Middle School Science Bowl
2/20/2015
2/21/2015
Ames, IA
Dollie Mott
NSTA
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Chicago, IL
Teresa Bledsoe
Really Great Reading
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Des Moines, IA
Linda Forman
NSTA National Conference
3/12/2015
3/14/2015
Chicago, IL
Jennifer Lewis
NSTA
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Chicago, IL
Carol Fisher
NSTA National Conference
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Chicago, IL
Ben Haynes
Powerschool University
2/21/2015
2/26/2015
Orlando, FL
Kimberly Payne
PLTW Spring Teacher Workshop
3/5/2015
3/6/2015
Hiawatha, IA
Colleen Confer
Wisconsin Transition Workshop
2/17/2015
2/20/2015
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Bill Jacobitz
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board-
Ann Staiert mentioned the Mills County Community Builders will be meeting next Tuesday, February 17th, from 9-11 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church. The Legislative Coffee will be this Saturday, February 14th, at 10 a.m.
Presentations- Representatives from Nolte, Cornman, and Johnson will be in attendance to present the FY 2014 Audit.
Nancy from Nolte, Cornma, and Johnson presented the FY 2014 audit to the Board. There were no questions.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of the FY 2014 Audit.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the FY 2014 Audit. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.                Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the rental agreement with Creighton University. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
C. Approval of Conforming Resolution related to Optional Redemption of the Series 2009 Bonds. Requires Roll Call Vote
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Conforming resolution.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  A role call vote was taken, all voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.                Approval of Locker Bids
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the locker bid of $21,490 from Academic Specialties LLC, dba Iowa Direct. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                 Approval of Bleacher Bids
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the bleacher bid of $37,671 from Academic Specialties LLC, dba Iowa Direct.   Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.                 Approval of Five Year Plan (Summer Projects)
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the five year plan and summer projects.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All vote “aye”. Motion carried.
G.                Approval of New Food Service Agreement with Glenwood YMCA
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a new Food Service Agreement with the YMCA decreasing the amount per meal to $3.00 as of February 16, 2015, due to a change in the food items being served. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.                Approval of Agreement with American Red Cross
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract with the American Red Cross for recertification of our Preschool staff.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:28 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                               
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                   Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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January 12, 2015 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, December 8, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
A. Stan Winquist - Stan was selected as a finalist for Teacher of the Year! We will be congratulating Stan at Monday night’s meeting.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L pulling the first Grant Request for the Courtyard Outdoor Classroom. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on December 8, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
701.2
Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
802
Income
802.1
Local, State, and Federal Income
802.2
Use of School Property and Equipment
802.3
Sale of Bonds
802.5
Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Memorials
802.6
Depository of Funds
802.7
Student Activities Funds
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
803
Expenditures
803.1
Purchasing and Bidding
803.1E1
Checklist for Project Consideration
803.1E2
Purchasing Flowchart
803.1R1
Process for Competitively Bidding Projects Costing Over $135,000
803.2
Requisition/Purchase Orders
803.3
Receiving Goods and Services
803.4
Approval and Payment for Goods and Services
803.5
Unpaid Warrants
803.6
Payday Schedules
803.7
Payroll Deductions
803.8
Travel Allowance
803.9
Special Assessments
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Craig Florian
Middle School Play Director
$1,200
Dana Jewett
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$112 per day
Ashley Konfrst
Child Care Provider at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Courtney Magnussen
Child Care Provider at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Tim Pomerenke
Part Time Custodian
$10.34 per hour
Lyndie Van Ness
Child Care Provider at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
None
 
 
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Wendy Ausdemore
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Resignation
December 12, 2014
Kay Fast
High School Vocal Music
Resignation - Also requesting the
End of the 2014-2015 SY
 
 
Leave Incentive
 
Mercedes Fauble
Assistant Cheerleading Coach
Resignation
January 20, 2015
Linda Jens
Print Shop Coordinator
Resignation - Also requesting the Leave Incentive
June 30, 2015
Chris Miller
Assistant Middle School Play Director
Resignation
December 26, 2014
Callie Ohm
Assistant Softball Coach
Resignation
December 16, 2014
Reginald Radford
Custodian
Resignation - Also requesting the Leave Incentive
June 30, 2015
Martha Smith
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
End of the 2014-2015 SY
Brianne Toscano
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
Resignation
November 14, 2014
Stanley Winquist
High School Industrial Arts
Resignation - Also requesting the Leave Incentive
End of the 2014-2015 SY
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
None
 
 
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of December 31, 2014 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Student Council
Orange Leaf Sales
Money for PEP Bus to St Wrestling/Basketball
$600
1/23-1/31/15
Culinary Arts Class
9 Restaurants/Entrée Sales
Groceries and replace equipment
$500
1/16-5/22/15
FFA
FFA Community Breakfast
National and State Convention`
AMAP
2/28/2015
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
ASHRAE Expo
1/26/2015
1/29/2015
Chicago, IL
Steve Houser
High School Science Bowl
1/23/2015
1/24/2015
Ames, IA
Dollie Mott
Ashra
1/26/2015
1/29/2015
Chicago IL
Steve Houser
GHAEA Superintendents' Legislative Retreat
2/4/2015
2/5/2015
Des Moines, IA
Devin Embray
ISU Cyclone Honor Band
2/5/2015
2/7/2015
Ames, Iowa
Dave Clark
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Courtyard Outdoor Classroom
To purchase & install additional concrete, seating, shade structures for the   Courtyard Classroom.
$10,000
Courtyard Outdoor Classroom
To purchase native plants & perennials for the Courtyard Outdoor Classroom.
$1,000
Mills County Community Foundation
To purchase a washer/dryer combination for Kid’s Place Daycare for the necessary daily cleaning for health and sanitary reasons.
$1,500
Mills County Community Foundation
To purchase equipment for the auxilliary gym addition.
$20,000
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board- Discussion re February 9, 2015 Board Meeting Jazz Choir event the same evening
The Board meeting on February 9, 2015 will be held at 5:30 due to the Jazz Choir event that evening. The Super Board meeting will be held on January 15, 2015, in the central office 3rd floor conference room. The Board will have a retreat day on January 17, 2015 to work on redefining goals.
Presentations- Kelly Schubauer’s Engineering Design & Development class would like to give a short presentation (7-10 min.) to the Board based on their assignment to develop a product. The final part of their grade is to present the product to a panel.
The Board heard from Sara Schoening, Brogan Weddum, and Austin Jarosz on their PLTW capstone project on wire harness organizers.
 
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Revisions to Principles of Engineering Curriculum & Rationale.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the proposed revisions to the Principles of Engineering Curriculum.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.                Approval of Revisions to Algebra I Curriculum
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the proposed revisions to the Algebra I Curriculum. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
C.                Approval of K-12 Guidance Curriculum
It was decided by the Board to postpone this item until the February work session.  Dave Blum made a motion to approve postponing the approval of the K-12 Guidance Curriculum. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:09 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                               
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                   Kristi Buman, Board Secretary

July 14, 2014 Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, July 14, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer, Michelle Bahr and Dave Blum.
 
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “nay”. Motion failed.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda with board policy 505.4 pulled out.  Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “ayes”. Motion carried.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Board Policy 505.4 with the changes to the graduation English requirements as presented. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “ayes”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on June 9, 2014 and the special meeting on June 30, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY NO
POLICY NAME
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles-Regulations
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY NO
POLICY NAME
500.16
Truancy
500.16R1
Truancy Regulations
500.16E1
Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
500.16E2
GCSD Truance Diversion Contract / School Attendance Contract - Adding to Board Policy
505.4
Graduation Requirements
1003.3E1
Community Use of School Facilities
500.16
Truancy
500.16R1
Truancy Regulations
500.16E1
Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
500.16E2
GCSD Truance Diversion Contract / School Attendance Contract - Adding to Board Policy
4E – New Hires
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
LaVera Baumbach
Substitute Bus Driver
$30.66 per route
Danielle Bueltel
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Rachelle Campbell
1:1 Sp Ed Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Sydney Embray
Long Term Substitute Secretary
$11.04 per hour
Amber Farnam
Captionist
$14.00 per hour
Nicole Fischer
.75 FTE Preschool Teacher
$27,533.25 – Contingent on transcripts
Teresa Fischer
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70
Franklin Luke
Substitute Bus Driver
$30.66
Terri Martin
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70
Marietta Nelson-Bittle
10.5 Month Secretary
$11.59 per hour
Patti Parham
Special Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Renee Prochaska-Keenan
Summer School Teacher
$19 per hour
Cindy Wallace
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Lacey Drews
From Lead Teacher to Part Time Secretary at Kid’s Place
$10.82 hour (transfer 13-14 SY)
Rebecca Griffin
From Transitional Kindergarten to 1st Grade
No Change
Nancy Heitman
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$31.32 hour (transfer 13-14 SY)
Shirley Howard
From Substitute Associate to 1:1 Sp Ed Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Michelle Millar
From Kindergarten to 1st Grade
No Change
Trisha Nanfito
From 1st Grade to 3rd Grade
No Change
Karen Sinner
From Preschool to Transitional Kindergarten
No Change
4G – Resignations
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
REASON
DATE
Erin Peterson
Teacher Associate
Resignation
May 28, 2014
Earl Schenck, Jr.
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 11, 2014
Andrea Williams
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
Resignation
July 4, 2014
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEIVING DISTRICT
Michael B.
Glenwood
Rylie B.
Glenwood
Brodie C.
Glenwood
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approve of bills and financial reports as of June 30, 2014.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Boys Cross Country
Summer Camp
Tshirts; Ice Cream; End of Camp Meal
$0
6/1-8/1/14
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
Cheer Gear
$200-300
7/19/2014
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
Lil Ram Cheer Camp Shirts
$200-300
8/2/2014
4K – Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
Cabinetmaking and Materials I Class
7/24/2014
7/25/2014
Ankeny, IA
Stan Winquist
Central College All State Camp
7/31/2014
8/1/2014
Pella IA
Kay Fast
PD 360
9/28/2014
10/1/2014
Salt Lake City, UT
Genie Wickham
Peru State Football Camp
7/28/2014
7/29/2014
Peru State College
Cory Faust
Drake Team Camp-GBB
7/27/2014
7/28/2014
Des Moines IA
Barry Loeffelbein
SAI Annual Conference - Empower!
8/5/2014
8/7/2014
Des Moines, IA
Heidi Stanley
PD 360 Training
9/28/2014
10/1/2014
Salt Lake City, UT
Heidi Stanley
SAI Annual Conference
8/5/2014
8/7/2014
Des Moines, IA
Richard Hutchinson
PD 360 Training
9/28/2014
10/12/2014
Salt Lake City, UT
Richard Hutchinson
SAI Annual Conference
8/5/2014
8/7/2014
Des Moines, IA
Kelli Berke
PD 360
9/28/2014
10/12/2014
Salt Lake City, UT
Kelli Berke
SAI Conference
8/5/2014
8/7/2014
Des Moines, IA
Devin Embray
4M – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Iowa Stem Scale-Up
Training for 2 high school teachers in PLTW
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
None
Presentations
None
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Appointment of Board Secretary
Michelle Bahr made a motion to re-appoint Shirley Lundgren as the District’s Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2014-15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.         Appointment of Bank Depositories
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a maximum depository limit of $15,000,000 at Glenwood State Bank and a maximum depository limit of  $5,200,000 at First National Bank for the 2014-15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
C.         Appointment of Level I Investigators
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the following Level I Investigators for the 2014-15 school year. Northeast Elementary – Genie Wickham; West Elementary – Joan Crowl; Middle School – Richard Hutchison; High School – Heidi Stanley; Kid’s Place – Kelli Berke and Building Bridges Learning Center – Devin Embray. All investigators will serve as alternates for any other building. School nurses Roni Score, Shari Gregory and Katie Kelly will also serve as alternates for all buildings. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.         Appointment of Facilitator of Teacher Mentoring & Induction Program
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Devin Embray as the facilitator of the Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program plan for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.          Approval of Legislative Priorities
Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve IASB Legislative Priorities 1, 8, 11, 13 and 22 for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
F.          Approval of Cobra Premium Administration Agreement with ISEBA
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Cobra Premium Administration Agreement with ISEBA. Under this agreement ISEBA will administer the billing and collecting of premiums for the district’s COBRA participants. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.        Approval of High School Faculty Handbook
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the High School Faculty handbook changes as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.         Approval of High School Student Handbook
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the High School Student handbook changes as presented. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I.           Approval of Pre School Handbook
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Pre School handbook changes as presented. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J.           Approval of School Officer Liaison Agreement
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the school officer liaison agreement with the City of Glenwood for the 2014-15 school year. The contract will be for eight hours per day during the school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K.         Approval of Agreement with Green Hills AEA
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with Green Hills AEA for Sarah Rozniecki to provide .5 family liaison services at Northeast for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L.          Approval of Agreement Licensing Resource Group
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the contract with Licensing Resource Group for the 2014-15 school year. A license agreement with LRG Prep LLC, which allows the school district to receive a minimum royalty of 50% on revenues received by LRG from the sale of products with the school’s name, nicknames, mascots, logos, designs and graphics. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
M.       Approval of Agreement To Relocate Water Main
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve an agreement with the City of Glenwood and the Glenwood Municipal Utilities to relocate the water main around the outside of the potential aqua center and the new auxiliary gym at the high school. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
N. Approval of Jennie Edmundson Contract
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the contract with Methodist Jennie Edmundson for full time trainer services at Varsity events when possible. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
O.        Review of Curriculum Documents
Kelli Berke handed out curriculum information on Agriculture, CTE and Second Chance for the board to review. Teachers will have a curriculum writing day on July 24, 2014. The curriculum documents will need to be approved at the August 11, 2014 board meeting.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting 9:08 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                               Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
Uploaded Files: 

June 25, 2015 Special Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office Superintendent Office
7:00 A.M. Thursday, June 25, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 7:16 a.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Craig Patzer.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items A through E.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
New Business
A. Approval of Board Policies- First Readings
 
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
500.16E1
Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
B. New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Cory Faust
Head High School Girls Track
$5,250
Maria Jacobus
Head High School Girls Golf
$4,000
Barry Loeffelbein
Head Middle School (8th) Girls Basketball
$2,750
Emily Spears
5th Grade Teacher
$41,961
Kaitlyn Zogleman
4th Grade Teacher
$39,941
B. Transfers
 
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Janelle Christensen
From 2nd Grade to Middle School Family & Consumer Science
No Change
Tamara Epperson
From Substitute Associate to Transitional Kindergarten Associate
$8.98 per hour
Carie Finnegan
From Substitute Teacher to Kindergarten Teacher
$45,641
 
C. Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Bill Agan
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 20, 2015
Wendy Ausdemore
Assist High School Girls Basketball
Resignation
June 18, 2015
Cory Faust
Head Middle School Boys Track
Resignation
June 18, 2015
Morgan Heard
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 18, 2015
Sarah Nielsen
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 18, 2015
Magdalen Pena Reed
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 21, 2015
Jessica Reyes
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 21, 2015
Becky Stacy
Special Education Associate
Resignation
June 9, 2015
D. Out of State and Overnight Travel
NAME OF CONFERENCE
DATES
 
LOCATION OF CONFERENCE
REQUESTED BY
Just for Kids Dance Camp
7/8/2015
7/12/2015
Storm Lake, Iowa
Ruth Congdon/ dance team
PLTW
7/5/2015
7/10/2015
Ames, Iowa
Jordan Bueltel
PLTW
7/12/2015
7/17/2015
Ames, Iowa
Jordan Bueltel
 
Work Session
The board discussed and worked on setting board goals where they felt capable of setting appropriate and beneficial expectations and guided assistance.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 9:33 a.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary

June 8, 2015 Work Session and Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, June 8, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 5:04 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Work Session
The board heard a presentation from the Administrators on student achievement and statics based on state reporting measurement tools.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the work session at 6:44 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
A. Honoring of the track teams and girls’ tennis was postponed until the August board meeting.
Friends of Education
A. Jeannie Wagner was honored with a Friends of Education certificate for her dedication to the nutrition department and the science camp.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L pulling the first Grant Request for the Courtyard Outdoor Classroom. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 11, 2015; the super board meeting on May 27,2015; and special meeting and work session May 27, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
504.2
Student Directory Information
504.2N
Student Directory Information Notice
504.2F
Denial of Authorization to Release Student Directory Information
806.1
Insurance Program
900
Statement of Guiding Principles for Building and Sites
901.1
School Facilities Long Range Planning
901.2
Site Specifications
901.3
Site Acquisition
901.4
Selection of an Architect
901.5
Preliminary Building Specifications
901.6
Educational Building Specifications
901.7
Financing Site and Construction
901.8
Construction Contract Bidding
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
902.1
Maintenance Schedule
902.2
Requests for Improvement/Emergency Repairs
902.3
Use of Contract Service
902.4
Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
902.5
Adaptation for the Handicapped
902.6
Means of Escape from Fire
902.7
Warning System and Emergency Plans
902.8
Tobacco and Nicotine Products-Free Environment
902.9
Vandalism
902.10
Energy Conservation
4E - New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Wendy Ausdemore
Head Girls Basketball
$5,250
Wendy Ausdemore
Assist MS Volleyball (7th)
$2,000
Brittany Baumfalk
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place (Summer Staff)
$9.49 per hour
Vicki Grote
Accompanist
$11.11 per hour
Jeff Janssen
Head Girls Cross Country
$4,250
Adam Orban
Show Choir
$2,500
Adam Orban
Jazz Choir
$1,250
Adam Orban
Head Vocal
$2,000
Justin Scroggs
Grounds/Maintenance
$9.30 per hour
Dani Woodman
Assist High School / Head Middle School  Girls Cross Country
$2,750
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
None
 
 
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Brian Albert
8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Resignation
June 1, 2015
Christine Clayton
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 1, 2015
Cathy Field
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Devon Hubner
Summer Mower
Summer Help 2014 only
May 29, 2015
Jeffrey Jens
Print Shop Aide - Work Study
End of School Year
May 27, 2015
Dana Jewett
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
March 13, 2015
Shane Keeling
Alternative High School Teacher/Coord. and Head Boys Soccer Coach
Resignation
May 27, 2015 Rls from contract is cont upon finding a suitable replacement.
Christie Keller
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
December 27, 2014
Mitzi Mossman
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
August 27, 2014
Pam Obrecht
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Lorrie Rasmussen
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 30, 2015
Tyler Ruse
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 1, 2015
Mike Schmidt
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Clarence Seale
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Carol Tedder
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Logan E.
Lewis Central Community School District
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Ruby H.
Treynor Community School District
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Gabe J.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Logan K.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Peyton K.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Quincy K.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Davis M.
Glenwood Community School District
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Kristopher Y.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of May 31, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Yearbook
Sell Ads
Produce the yearbook, contests and scholarship competitions
AMAP
6/15-5/28/16
Newspaper
Sell Ads
Produce newspaper, purchase camera/equip, contest fees
AMAP
6/15-5/28/16
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
IA ASCD Summer Institute
6/22/2015
6/23/2015
IA Events Center - Des Moines, IA
Heidi Stanley
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board-
None
Presentations-
None
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Food Service Afreements with Kid’s Place Daycare.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement between the school’s food service department and Kid’s Place Daycare. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.                Approval of Contract with CLI
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the bridge contract with CLI to support our initiative for the 2015-2016 school year, not to exceed $5,500. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.                Approval of Contract for Services with School Reform Initiative
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a professional development contract to train our Professional Leadership Communities (PLC) Facilitators in July. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.                Approval of School Officer Liaison Program
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve to renew the contract with the Police Department to provide a School Liaison Officer for truancy for the 2015-2016 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                 Approval Cooperative Food Service Agreement with Riverside CSD
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to renew the agreement with Riverside CSD for the purposes of providing oversight and support for their food service contract for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.                 Approval of 28E Agreement with Riverside CSD
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve to renew the 28E with Riverside CSD for the purposes of providing oversight and support for their food service contract for the 2015-2016 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.                Approval of Easement & Well Agreement with City of Glenwood
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the easement and well agreement with the city of Glenwood. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.                Approval of Offer Insurance Benefits to Kitchen Managers
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Food Service Department to offer insurance benefits to the three kitchen managers. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I.                  Approval of Graduates
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the 2015 graduates that met the graduation criteria to graduate.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J.                 Legislative Priorities
The board decided that the discussion of legislative priorities would take place in July.
K.                Approval of Directors/Administrators Salary/Benefits
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 3.75% total package increase for Directors and Administrators for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L.                 Approval to Purchase Two Activity Buses and One 1-Ton Pickup
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the purchase of two activity buses to be delivered at the same time but purchasing one upon delivery and lease/purchase the other over a two year period. Also to purchase a 1-ton pickup. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M.               Closed Session
Dave Blum made a motion to enter into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N.                Return to Open Session and Action
Dave Blum made a motion to return to open session and approve a 3.75% total package increase for Superintendent Embray and a 1 year contract extension. Superintendent Embray will also attend the national convention with the board later this fall. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

March 23, 2015 Special Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Student Services Building
5:30 P.M. Monday, March 23, 201
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 5:29 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Craig Patzer.
 
New Business
A.New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Julie Hengstenberg
Lower Elementary Level II/III - BD
$51,051.00 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Dani Woodman
2nd Grade
$48,021.00 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
 
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the new hires. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.               2015-2016 School Calendar
The 2015-2016 school calendar was discussed. There will be some changes to the high school conference dates.  Nothing was officially changed, no motion needed.
 
Work Session
1.Presentation by Band Parents
The board heard from the Glenwood Band Parents Board President on an endowment fund with funds that could potential help the Band Parents purchase new band uniforms.
2.      Presentation by 6-12 Counselors
Jedd Taylor (11-12), Kathleen Loeffelbein (9-10), and Suzie Hohneke (6-8) presented information and a SWOT analysis to the board. They currently use the I Have A Plan Iowa to meet the required state components.
3.      Board Goals
The board discussed the Activities presentation from the previous board meeting and took notes to use for possibly planning future goals around the activities program.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Craig Patzer and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 9:00 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                                                       
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary

March 9, 2015 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, March 9, 2015
 
Work Session
High School Activity Director Jeff Bissen and Middle School Activities Director Mark Starner presented a S.W.O.T. Analysis to the Board
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Craig Patzer.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on January 12, 2015, the Super Board meeting on January 15,2015, the Board Retreat/Work Session on January 17, 2015, and the Board Work Session on February 2, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
804
Reports
804.1
Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Reports
804.2
Board Minutes Published
804.3
Earnings Report, Published
804.4
Audit
804.5
Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
804.5R1
Regulations for Training for Hazardous Chemicals
804.6
Treasurer’s Annual Report
804.7
Internal Controls Procedures
804.8
GASB 54 Fund Balance Reporting
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
805
Records
805.1
School District Records
805.1R
Duties of Directors and Business Office:  Record Retention
805.2
Personnel Records
805.3
Student Records
805.5
Inventory
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Thomas Harm
High School Special Education - Level I Teacher
$52,061 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Thomas Horton
Head Softball Coach
$5,040
Miranda Kalhorn
1:1 Preschool Associate
$9.70 per hour
Sarah Nielsen
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Adam Orban
High School Vocal Music Teacher
$47,011 (2015-2015) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Jill  Orban
Lower Elementary Music Teacher
$46,591 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts..
Magdalen Pena
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Jill Severn
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Stacie Smith
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Mark Stegman
High School Math Teacher
$51,051 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Kathern Wendt
High School Science Teacher
$44,991 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Cale Yates
Elementary Art Teacher
$41,841 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Kristin Lappala
Teacher Associate to 12 month Secretary (Beginning 2015-2016)
$11.69 per hour
Ranae Parks
Substitute Food Service to Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Katherin Dailey
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
February 10, 2015
Linda Dickersbach
Teacher Associate
Resignation
May 22, 2015
Rochelle Endicott
Teacher Associate
Resignation
February 27, 2015
Julie Kahl
Bus Associate
Resignation
February 20, 2015
Tracy Major
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
March 13, 2015
Richard Manley
Substitute Bus Driver
Resignation
February 2, 2015
Rosanne Nutting
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
February 19, 2015
Justina Reeves
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
February 27, 2015
Sean Sibbitt
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
January 16, 2015
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Anita C.
Glenwood
None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
Kevin C.
Glenwood
None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
Matthew G.
Glenwood
None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
Billy H.
Glenwood
None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
Austin J.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
Elizabeth P.
Council Bluffs
None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
Lissa V.
Glenwood
None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of February 28, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Builder's Club
March Madness Game & Dance
TV for MS, American Heart Assoc, and PEP Bus
$900
3/13/2015
Student Council
March Madness Gate
School Improvement
$1,500
3/27/2015
Girls/Boys Track/Field
Track and Field Event Sponsors
Track and Field Equipment and Awards
$1,500
3/3-4/3
Flag Corp Winterguard
March Madness Dance
Registration Fees, Outfits, Set Construction
AMAP
3/24/2015
Glenwood Softball
50/50 Raffle
New equipment and overnight expenses
$150
6/3/2015
Glenwood Softball
Salad Luncheon
New equipment and overnight expenses
$1,500
6/3/2015
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
NWMSU Math Olympiad
3/19/2015
3/19/2015
NWMSU - Maryville, Missouri
Barry Loeffelbein
Really Great Reading
3/12/2015
3/13/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Tami Bertini
Really Great Reading Conference
3/12/2015
2/13/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Julie McMullen
6th Grade Battle of the Books
5/4/2015
5/4/2015
Blair, Nebraska
Dollie Mott
IASBO Spring Conference
3/24/2015
3/26/2015
Ames, Iowa
Kristi Buman
Iowa Jazz Championships
3/30/2015
3/31/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Dan Schoening
2015 IMP Spring Conference
3/30/2015
3/31/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Andrea Zielstra
USD Girls Indoor Track Meet
3/24/2015
3/24/2015
Vermillion, South Dakota
Brad Rasmussen
U of IA HS Counselor Advisory Board
4/14/2015
4/15/2015
Iowa City, Iowa
Jedd Taylor
USD Girls Indoor Track Meet
3/24/2015
3/24/2015
Vermillion, South Dakota
Eric Rasmussen
USD Girls Indoor Track Meet
3/24/2015
3/24/2015
Vermillion, South Dakota
Jeff Janssen
Waverly Soccer Tournament
5/8/2015
5/9/2015
Waverly, Iowa
Cort Lovato
Waverly Soccer Tournament
5/8/2015
5/9/2015
Waverly, Iowa
Will Stockman
Waverly Boys Soccer Tournament
5/8/2015
5/9/2015
Waverly, Iowa
Shane Keeling
Nebraska Football Coaches Clinic
4/3/2015
4/4/2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Cory Faust
Nebraska Football Clinic
4/3/2015
4/4/2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Chris Visser
Nebraska Football Clinic
4/3/2015
4/4/2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Adam Buthe
Nebraska Football Clinic
4/3/2015
4/4/2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Earl Schenck
Big Red FB Clinic
4/3/2015
4/4/2015
Lincoln Nebraska
Barry Loeffelbein
Nebraska Football Clinic
4/3/2015
4/4/2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Michael Joyner
Nebraska Football Clinic
4/3/2015
4/4/2015
Lincoln, Nebraska
Scott Buresh
ADM Soccer Tournament
4/24/2015
4/25/2015
Adel, Iowa
Amy Benson
ADM Soccer Tournament
4/24/2015
4/25/2015
Adel, Iowa
Rebecca Bardsley
Eric Rasmussen
4/22/2015
4/26/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Eric Rasmussen
Drake Relays
4/23/2015
4/25/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Mark Starner
Mental Health for Iowa Learners
4/22/2015
4/23/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Pat Staebell
Drake Relays
4/23/2015
4/25/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Brian Albert
Mental Health Conference
4/22/2015
4/23/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Sarah Rozniecki
Drake Relays
4/23/2015
4/25/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Brad Rasmussen
Mental Health Conference
4/22/2015
4/23/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Elizabeth Huggins
DE Learning Supports Conference
4/22/2015
4/23/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Kathleen D Loeffelbein
Mental Health Insitiute
4/22/2015
4/23/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Jeannie Bates
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board
Dave Blum discussed how the new gym is coming along. Michelle mentioned the PLTW meeting coming up on Friday.
Presentations
PMA Securities presented on ISJIT.
Paul Kruse presented on the investment opportunities available through ISJIT for the District.
Alumni Achievement Award
Sue with the Alumni Association presented on the new Alumni Achievement Award that the association is going to begin presenting.
Outdoor Classroom
Betsy Maryott gave a presentation on the plans for a new outdoor classroom at the high school. She will be writing for multiple grants to cover the expenses. It will be completed in stages beginning with cement work and irrigation.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of the 2015-2016 Master Contract.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Master Contract.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
B.               Approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the budget guarantee. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.                Approval of the 2015-2016 Elementary Handbook Revisions.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Elementary Handbook revisions.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
D.                Approval of the 2015-2016 Middle School Parent & Student Handbook Revisions.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Middle School Parent & Student Handbook revisions.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
E.                 Approval to Obtain bids for 1 new 84 passenger school bus for activities as well as 1 new 1-ton dump truck with a new v- plow for snow removal.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve obtaining bids. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.                 Approval to solicit bids to sell 1 2007 activity bus as well as 1 1991 43 passenger spare wheelchair bus.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the solicitation of bids.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All vote “aye”. Motion carried.
G.                Approval of Contract with Iowa Direct Equipment
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract with Iowa Direct Equipment for the bleachers that will be installed in the new gym at the high school. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.                Approval of the 2015-2016 School Calendar – Aug 31 or Aug 24
Dave Blum made a motion to approve both school calendars with a change to the conference dates in the fall and spring and removing the deadline of April 2nd. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. 4 voted “aye” with Michelle Bahr voting “nay”. Motion carried.
I.                  Approval of the Glenwood Alumni Association Resolution.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Glenwood Alumni Association Resolution.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J.                 Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the appointment of Kelli Berke as the District’s Equity Office for the remainder of the 2014- 2015 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:04 p.m. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
 
                                                                                                                             
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                   Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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May 11, 2015 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, May 11, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:59 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
The board recognized members of the Jazz Choir for earning 2nd place at competition.  Each member present was presented with a certificate by Assistant Principal Rick Nickerson.
Friends of Education
Three volunteers with our Kindergarten classes were recognized for their work with the kids in the classrooms.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with the addition of the Lowes Grant request in the amount of $25,000 for the courtyard at the high school. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on April 13, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
501.10R
Student Attendance Regulations
805.4
Bonds for Officers and Employees
805.6
General Fixed Capital Assets
805.7
General Intangible Assets
805.8
Debt Management
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
504.2
Student Directory Information
504.2N
Student Directory Information Notice
504.2F
Denial of Authorization to Release Student Directory Information
806.1
Insurance Program
900
Statement of Guiding Principles for Building and Sites
901.1
School Facilities Long Range Planning
901.2
Site Specifications
901.3
Site Acquisition
901.4
Selection of an Architect
901.5
Preliminary Building Specifications
901.6
Educational Building Specifications
901.7
Financing Site and Construction
901.8
Construction Contract Bidding
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Cherie Dorsett
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place Daycare
$9.49 per hour
Katie Larsen
2nd Grade Teacher w/ Co-Teaching
$38,041 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
Laura Marnin
1st Grade Teacher
$38,041 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
Mimi Shirley
High School English Teacher
$39,941 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
Yvonne Sletten
Substitute Bus Driver
$15.33 per hour
Mark Starner
Assistant Softball Coach
$3,360
Taylor Whartont
High School Math Teacher
$38,041 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
Katie Wilson
5th Grade Teacher
$47,011 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
Cale Yates
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day until August 2015 when he will begin as the district’s new elementary art teacher.
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Janice Frerichs
Food Service Cook to Food Service Substitute, effective 2015-16 SY
$10.34 per hour
Dan Jaworski
Building Custodian to Lead Custodian, effective May 18, 2015
$11.34 per hour
Audrey Little
Print Shop Associate to High School Activities Secretary
$11.69 per hour
Renae Parks
Special Education Association to Substitute Food Service
$8.99 per hour
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Deborah Fajardo
High School Individual Speech
Resignation
End of 2014-15 SY
Krista George
4th Grade Teacher
Resignation
End of 2014-2015 SY
Priscilla Jones
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
March 27, 2015
Eric Rasmussen
Assist HS / Head MS Girls Cross Country
Resignation
End of 2014-2015 SY
Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
High School Individual Speech
Resignation
End of 2014-15 SY
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEIVING DISTRICT
REASON
Aidan B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
Zack B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
Bailey B.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
Breanna B.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
Ian B.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
James B.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
Michael B.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
Emmett J.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2015-2016)
Noah M.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2015-2016)
Elizabeth M.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence (2015-2016)
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of April 30, 2015.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Vocal Music
Deli International
Future Costumes, overnight expenses, registrations
$6,000
9/3-9/15/15
Builder's Club
Lids for Kids and Jean Day
Cystic Fibrosis
$400
5/14/2015
Cheerleaders
Summer Cheer Camp
Poms, cheer mats, paint/paper homecoming supplies, iPOD, year end tryout/banquet items
$300-600
5/30, 6/1-
6/2/15
Cheerleaders
Chamber- Dunk tank/face painting
2015-2016 Expenses
$200-300
6/20/2015
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
cheer gear (shirts/shorts) individual team member expenses
$200-300
7/11/2015
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
cheer gear (shirts/shorts) individual team member expenses
$200-300
8/22/2015
Cheerleaders
Lil Rams Cheer Camp
2015-2016 Expenses and winter competition fees
$300-600
9/4/2015
Cheerleaders
Homecoming Window Painting
State competition, bows/accessories, tryout/banquet expenses
$600- 1200
9/19-3/11/15
FCCLA
Panera Night
National Conference Costs
AMAP
5/25-6/4/15
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
IFCSE Conference
6/22/2015
6/24/2015
Ankeny, Iowa
Janis Moore
Ankeny Softball Tournament
6/26/2015
6/27/2015
Ankeny, Iowa
Tom Horton
Ankeny Softball Tournament
6/26/2015
6/27/2015
Ankeny, Iowa
Ryan Koch
Ankeny Softball Tournament
6/26/2015
6/27/2015
Ankeny, Iowa
Kylee Stanton
School Nutrition Association Conference
6/22/2015
6/24/2015
Okoboji, Iowa
Terry Marlow
School Nutrition Association Conference
6/22/2015
6/24/2015
Okoboji, Iowa
Ann M. Kastrup
2015 National FFA Convention
10/28/2015
10/31/2015
Louisville, Kentucky
Jessica Miller
4L – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Courtyard Classroom Project
Lowe’s Grant for outdoor classroom construction
$25,000
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Upcoming meetings and events were discussed, including the Staff Appreciation  & Longevity Awards on Wednesday, May 13th, Retirement Reception on Thursday, May 21st, High School Graduation on Sunday, May 24th, and Super Board meeting on Wednesday, May 27th.
Presentations
Superintendent Embray presented each Board Member with a certificate in honor of their leadership in public education. The month of May is School Board Recognition Month.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Approval of Non-Union Classified Staff Total Package Increase (wages & benefits) for 2015-16
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Non-Union Classified Staff total package increase (wages & benefits) of 4% for the 2015-2016 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.     Approval of Administrator Stipends for Growth Plans.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the administrator growth plan stipends. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
C.     Approval of Milk Bids for 2015-2016
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the milk bid from Hiland Dairy for the 2015-2016 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.    Approval of Meal Prices for the 2015-2016 School Year
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the increase in meal prices in the amount of 10 cents, from $2.45 to
$2.55 for the elementary schools; and from $2.55 to $2.65 for the middle school and high school. Also increase of .05 cents from $1.65 to $1.70 for student breakfast and adult meal prices will increase to $3.35. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.      Approval of Back Pack Program at West and Northeast.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the continuance of the back pack program at West and Northeast Elementary. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.      Approval of the Prom Venue for Prom 2016
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Prom venue for 2016 to be located at Bodega Victoriana for the cost of $4,000. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.     Approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa for Pre-Service Clinical Placement for 2015-2016 (Student Teaching and other Educational Experiences)
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement with UNI for student teacher placement within the Glenwood School District. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.     Approval of the Application for Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys & Girls Soccer
Dave Blum made a motion to approve to enter into a sharing agreement with Fremont-Mills and East Mills for both boys and girls soccer for the 2015-2016 school year as long as our Class Placement is not affected. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I.       Approval of Pledge For m for Education Foundation
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the pledge form for our staff to  use in order to five to the Educational Foundation electronically through payroll deduction. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J.       Approval of Teacher Leader Assignment Agreements
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 5 fulltime instructional coaches and 2 model coaches pending suitable replacement, and approval of 17 PLC Facilitators. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K.     IASB Better Boardmanship Credits for 2014-2015 Discussion
Michelle Bahr received 30 credits, Ann Staiert received 20 credits, Dave Blum received 15 credits, Craig Patzer received 5 credits, Theresa Romens received 15 credits, and Superintendent Embray received 30 credits.
L.      Soccer Concession Stand Discussion
Four different options for the soccer concession stand were discussed with varying price ranges. Further research into costs and funding will be completed as well as communicating with the Vision committee before any decisions will come before the board.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:56 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.                                                                                                                                  
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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May 27, 2015 Special Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District
Public Hearing, Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Student Services Building
7:15 P.M. Wednesday, May 27, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the Public Hearing to order at 7:15 p.m., with no comments from the public the Public Hearing was closed at 7:30 p.m. President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 7:30 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Craig Patzer.
New Business
A.New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Rachel Lefeber
7th Grade Math
$38,041 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Emily McDaniel
High School Social Studies
$40,891 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
Ralph Blackey
Part Time Mechanic / Sub Bus Driver
$9.30 per hour & $15.33 (w/ 2 hr min.)
Destiny DeLashmutt
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Shelbie Congdon
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the new hires.  Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.               Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Jordan Bueltel
7th Grade Math to Gateway to Technology
No Change
Diane VonTersch
2nd Grade to Level I Special Education
No Change
Lisa Leu
1st Grade to Title I
No Change
Donny Kates
Bus Driver to Building Custodian
$10.34 per hour
Lisa Stivers
Teacher Associate to Substitute Teacher Associate
$9.98 (2015-2016 Wage)
Amber Farnan
Captionist to Print Shop Associate
$9.06 (Training) $9.39 (Beginning July 1)
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Transfers. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.               Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Kathy Konigsmark
4th Grade Teacher / Head Girls Golf Coach
Retirement
End of 2014-15 SY Release from contract is contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
Shane Keeling
Head 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
Resignation
End of 2014-2015 SY Contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
Brandee Blackey
Teacher Associate
Resignation
May 12, 2015
Brett Zeski
Special Ed Teacher Assoc.
Resignation
End of 2014-2015 SY
Miranda Smith
Preschool Teacher Associate
Resignation
End of 2014-2015 SY
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the separations from district. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.               Approval of 2015-2016 School Calendar
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the school calendar for the 2015-2016 school year with an August 24th start date. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                Approval of Expansion of Kids Place
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the expansion of Kids Place to take on half of the 4th floor. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.                Approval to Pay Bills June 30, 2015
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Central Office to pay any outstanding invoices on June 30, 2015, contingent upon the availability of funds. Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.               Approval of Revised 5-Year Plan
Dave Blum made a motion  to approve the revised  5-year plan with  the removal of the $50,000 soccer concession stand to be replaced with a stand to be built through a school project for an estimated $2,500. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Work Session
The board discussed heard a presentation from the school administrators discussing community relations throughout the district. A SWOT analysis was completed and presented by administrators to provide the board with information for setting board goals.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Craig Patzer and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 8:54 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary

May 27, Super Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Super Board Meeting of the Board of Directors
Glenwood City Hall
6:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 27, 2015
 
The  Glenwood  Community  School  Board  of  Directors  held  a  Super  Board  meeting  with  the Glenwood City Council and the Glenwood County Supervisors.
 
The city reported on the Vine St and Railroad Ave road projects and gave an update on the pool project. The school gave an update on the gym project and the TLC program as well as the Athletic Visionary Committee. The county reported on the chickens coming to the landfill, potential for pig farms, the dirt borrow slow down, Heartland 2050, and state legislation.
 
The Super Board meeting was over at 7:00 p.m.
 
                                                                                                                                                        
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Board Secretary

November 10, 2014 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, November 10, 2014              
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer.  Dave Blum arrived at 7:30 p.m.
 
Spotlight on Education
Pat Staebell was recognized for receiving the Gregg Young Chevrolet Award.
 
Friends of Education
None
 
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with board policies 604.12 and 702.3 pulled out. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve board policy 604.12 with proposed changes.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on October 13, 2014 and the special meeting and work session on October 27, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.11
Field Trips and Excursions
604.12
Homework Outside the Classroom-Pulled an acted on separate
701.1
School Food Service Program
702.1
School Transportation Services
702.2
Student School Transportation Eligibility
702.4
Summer School Transportation Service
702.5
School Transportation of Non School Groups
702.5F
Use of School Transportation by Non School Groups Agreement Form
702.6
School Transportation in Inclement Weather
702.7
School Bus Safety Instruction
702.8
School Conduct on School Transportation
702.8R1
Student Conduct on School Transportation
702.9
Transportation in Private Vehicles for Extracurricular Activities
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
702.3
School Transportation for Extracurricular Activities-Pulled for December meeting
800
Statement of Guiding Principles for Business Procedures
801
Budget
801.1
Planning the Budget
801.2
Preparation of the Budget Document
801.3
Requirements of the Budget Document
801.4
Publication of the Budget
801.5
Public Review of the Budget
801.6
Budget Adoption by the Board
801.7
Budget as a Spending Plan
801.8
Financial Accounting System
801.9
Classification of Accounts
 
4E - New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Anthony Bartel
Custodian
$10.34 per hour
Cathleen Field
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Dara Harms
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Kathryn Johnson
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$112 per day
Priscilla Jones
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place Daycare
$8.67 per hour
Michael Joyner
8th Grade Assistant Basketball Coach
$1,920
Cort Lovato
7th Grade Assistant Basketball Coach
$1,920
Rachel May
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place Daycare
$8.67 per hour
Lindsey Murdock
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per
Jessica Pierson
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$112 per day
Kaylie Yale
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
 
 
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Kelly Chambers
PT Custodian & Sub Bus Assoc to Child Care Provider
$8.67 per hour
Ronda Smith
Sub Type II Driver to Bus Associate & Sub Type II Driver
$11.10 per hour - Bus Assoc.
Shelby Williams
Child Care Associate to Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Kim Arnold
General Education Associate
Resignation
October 29, 2014
Rebecca Corners
Substitute SpEd Teacher Associate
Resignation
October 30, 2014
Donna Crum
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
October 23, 2014
Jan Faraci
Substitute Teacher
Terminated
October 13, 2014
Sybil Finken
Lower Elementary Music Teacher
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
EOY 2014-2015
Paula LaBerge
Lower Elementary SpEd Teacher
Resignation
EOY 2014-2015
Sylvia Lopez
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
October 20, 2014
Brad Rasmussen
High School Science Teacher
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
EOY 2014-2015
Michelle Rhodes
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
October 15, 2014
Craig Trager
High School Math Teacher
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
EOY 2014-2015
Kathy Wasenius
Northeast Building Secretary
Resignation and Request for the Leave Incentive
EOY 2014-2015
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Mikayla M.
Glenwood
Remain after move
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of September 30, 2014 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Girls/Boys Basketball
Black & Gold Scrimmage
Team Gear
$250
11/22/2014
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
ISCA
10/3/2014
10/4/2014
Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA
Jeannie Bates
SE Polk Wrestling Tournament
12/19/2014
12/20/2014
Des Moines, IA
Brad Gregory
Basehor Wrestling Tournament
1/16/2015
1/17/2015
Basehor, KS
Brad Gregory
Basehor Wrestling Tournament
1/16/2015
1/17/2015
Basehor, KS
Brad Asche
SE Polk Wrestling Tournament
12/19/2014
12/20/2014
Des Moines, IA
Brad Asche
SE Polk Wrestling Tournament
12/19/2014
12/20/2014
Des Moines, IA
Adam Buthe
Basehor Wrestling Tournament
1/16/2015
1/17/2015
Basehor, KS
Adam Buthe
All-State music festival
11/20/2014
11/22/2014
Ames, IA
Kay Fast
IMEA Conference
11/19/2014
11/21/2014
Ames, IA
Marcella Dunn
Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Mark Starner
Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Mark Starner
Iowa Coaches Track and Field Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Brad Rasmussen
Iowa Track and Field Coaches Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Eric Rasmussen
Iowa State Track Coaches Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Ben Haynes
Track and Field Conference
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Jordan Bueltel
Iowa Track & Field Coaches Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Todd Peverill
State Dance
12/4/2014
12/6/2014
Des Moines, IA
Ami Petersen
Wisconsin Transition Institute
2/17/2015
2/21/2015
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Beth Burgess
12th Annual WI Transition Conference
2/17/2015
2/21/2015
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Kendra Biermann
Iowa All-State Music Festival
11/20/2014
11/22/2014
Ames, IA
David Clark
IASB Convention
11/19/2014
11/20/2014
Des Moines, IA
Kristi Buman
Iowa Assoc. of Track Coaches Clinic
12/5/2014
12/6/2014
Ames, IA
Brian Albert
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
 
Comments from Board
The board spoke about a finance meeting they attended. The IASB State Convention is November 19-20, 2014. The GEA proposal is on the agenda for the November 24, 2014 work session. December 1, 2014 is the tentative date for the Board Social. The Alternative School Dinner will be held December 16, 2014 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Progressive Learning Center.
 
Presentations
None
 
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
 
Old Business
None
 
New Business
A. Approval of Approximately $8,000,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consideration of sealed bids opened and reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board, and the Financial Advisor, as well as approval of a Resolution Directing the Sale of approximately $6,925,000 in General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
B.                        Approval of Continuing Disclosure Certificate
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate in connection with the issuance of the
$6,925,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015.  Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.                        Approval of SBRC Application for Open Enrolled Out
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the SBRC Application for Open Enrolled Out Students for modified supplemental aid in the amount of $189,751. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.                        Lease Agreement with City of Glenwood
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the lease agreement between the City of Glenwood and the Glenwood Community School District for land owned by the district for use by the city to construct an Aquatics Center. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                         Shared Use Agreement with City of Glenwood
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the lease agreement between the City of Glenwood and the Glenwood Community School District for use of the Aquatics Center once constructed. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with IWCC for Concurrent Enrollment Courses
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the revised Memo of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College to offer two additional courses. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.                       Approval of Hourly Calendar
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve converting the district’s current school day calendar to an hours based calendar due to compliance issues with the Department of Education. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.                        Approval to Purchase a Domestic Hot Water Heater for West Elementary
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the replacement of the water heater at West Elementary at a cost of $24,500. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I.                          Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Teach Leadership and Compensation System
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Teacher Leadership Compensation Memorandum of Understanding with the Glenwood Education Association. It is for one year should we get the grant.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:18 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                 Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

November 24, 2014 Special Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office Superintendent Office
6:30 P.M. Monday, November 24, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 6:34 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, Dave Blum, and Ann Staiert.
 
New Business
A.Approval of Payment to Meco Henne Contracting, Inc
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the payment of $152,000 to Meco Henne for work completed on the High School Gym project. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
B.               Approval of Payment the SEC’s MCDC Initiative Questionnaire
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the SEC’s MCDC Initiative Questionnaire.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
C.               Approval of First Reading of Homework Policy – 604.12
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the first reading of Board Policy 604.12.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Work Session
The board listened to a presentation, by David Gaus with ISFIS, on the Glenwood CSD Enrollment Projection Study.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 9:16 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                                                      
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Kristi Buman, Secretary Pro-Tem

October 13, 2014 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, October 13, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer.
 
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
Glenwood State Bank was recognized for sponsoring the financial scholars program at West Elementary and the High School. Glenwood Resource Center was recognized for the generous donation of school supplies for our students.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M with board policy 701.2 pulled out. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 8, 2014; the super board meeting on September 18, 2014 and the work session on September 22, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
 
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
604.10
Outside Resource People
700
Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services
701.2
Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility – Pulled from agenda
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
604.11
Field Trips and Excursions
604.12
Homework
701.1
School Food Service Program
702.1
Student Transportation Services
702.2
Student School Transportation Eligibility
702.4
Summer School Transportation Service
702.5
School Transportation of Non School Groups
702.5F
Use of School Transportation by Non School Groups Agreement Form
702.6
School Transportation in Inclement Weather
702.7
School Bus Safety Instruction
702.8
School Conduct on School Transportation
702.8R1
Student Conduct on School Transportation
702.9
Transportation in Private Vehicles for Extracurricular Activities
4E – New Hires
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Brian Albert
Assistant Boys Track Coach
$3,360
Kristi Buman
Business Manager / Board Secretary
$72,500 per year
Lauren Burke
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Melanie Howard
Middle School Yearbook Sponsor
$960
Justin Hurst
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$112 per day
Judy Kirk
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Kenny McIntyre
Bus Associate
$11.10 per hour
Haley Murphy
AV Board
$3,600
Jeanne Parks
Substitute Food Service
$8.99 per hour
Ranae Parks
Substitute Food Service
$8.99 per hour
Shelby Williams
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
 
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Nancy Blum
From Food Service Cook to Substitute Food Service Worker
$8.99
Dani Evans
From Substitute Food Service to Dishwasher
$10.05
 
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Jennifer Brammer
Bus Driver
Termination
October 2, 2014
Merrilee Deitchler
Bus Associate
Resignation
September 8, 2014
Frank Luke
Bus Driver
Verbal Resignation
September 10, 2014
Jennifer Springhower-McKain
SpEd Teacher Associate
Resignation
October 31, 2014
 
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEVING DISTRICT
REASON
James B.
Glenwood Community School District
Has been attending - No app on file
Alexis M.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Change in District of Residence
Juana M.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Change in District of Residence
Jesse P.
East Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Nate P.
East Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Jacob S.
Glenwood Community School District
Has been attending - No app on file
Calin W.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
 
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of September 30, 2014 were approved.
 
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
West Book Fair
Book Fair
Books for the library
$3,500
10/20-23/14
West Book Fair
Book Fair
Books for the library
$0
03/23-31/15
Cheerleaders
Lil Rams Cheer Camp
Winter competition fees
$300-600
12/05/2014
 
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
DATE
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTOR
SAI Executive Leaders
11/6/2014
11/7/2014
Ankeny, Iowa
Devin Embray
ISFLC Conference
12/17/2014
12/18/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Devin Embray
ISFLC Conference
2/19/2015
2/20/2015
Des Moines, Iowa
Devin Embray
Student Council Leadership Conf.
10/26/2014
10/27/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Alex Williams
ICCA State Cheer
11/1/2014
11/2/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Dixie Thomas
Honor Squad
11/20/2014
11/21/2014
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Dixie Thomas
Iowa Talented & Gifted Annual Conf.
10/13/2014
10/15/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Dollie Mott
Iowa Council of Teachers of English
10/9/2014
9/12/2014
United States
Elizabeth Huggins
ICCA State Cheer
11/1/2014
11/2/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Jacqueline Johnson
Iowa Student Council Leadership
10/26/2014
10/27/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Jacqueline Johnson
Master Schedule Building Workshop
1/12/2015
1/14/2015
San Antonio, Texas
Jedd Taylor
ISCA Conference
11/3/2014
11/4/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Jedd Taylor
State School Board Convention
11/19/2014
11/20/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Kay Fast
PLTW state conference
9/28/2014
9/29/2014
Ames, Iowa
Kelly Schubauer
Master Schedule Builders Workshop
1/12/2015
1/14/2015
San Antonio, Texas
Kendra Biermann
Software Unlimited Workshop
10/28/2014
10/30/2014
Kansas City, Missouri
Kristi Buman
PLTW Educators of Iowa
9/29/2014
9/29/2014
Ames, Iowa
Michael Joyner
Master Schedule Building
1/12/2015
1/14/2015
San Antonio, Texas
Rick Nickerson
Iowa State Dance Competition
12/3/2014
12/6/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Ruth Congdon
 
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
4M – Grant Requests
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
 
Comments from Board
There is an ISFIS meeting in Council Bluffs on October 30, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. November 19-20, 2014 is school board convention. National school board conference is March 19-23 in Nashville, Tennessee. Theresa Romens handed out information on the IASB Better Boardsmanship award.
 
Presentations
Superintendent  Embray  and  Kelli  Berke  presented  on  the  Teacher  Leadership  Model.  Business  Manager,  Shirley Lundgren, presented final financial information for the 2013-14 school year.
 
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
 
Old Business
None
 
New Business
A. Approval of Resolution for Sale of Bonds and to Authorize Preliminary Official Statement
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve a resolution providing for the advertisement for the sale of bonds and to approve the Official Statement not to exceed $8,000,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
B.                        Approval of Teacher Leadership Resolution
Dave Blum made a motion to approve a resolution in support of the Teacher Leadership Grant Application.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
C.                        Approval of Teacher Quality Committee for 2014-15
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Heidi Stanley, Genie Wickham, Devin Embray, Julie McMullen, Nancy Wright and Diane Vontersch as the members of the Teacher Quality Committee for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.                        Approval to Contract with Nebraska Center for the Education of Children
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract for education services with the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Visually Impaired for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                         Approval of Contract with Father Flanagan’s Boys Home
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the contract for education services with Father Flanagan’s Boys Home for the 2014- 15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.                         Approval of Contract with Westside Community Schools
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract for education services with the Westside Community Schools for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.                       Approval of Agreement with Boost4Families
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement with Boost4Families for preschool tuition scholarships for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.                        Approval of Early Leave Incentive Revision
Dave Blum made a motion to revise the deadline to request the Early Leave Incentive from March 1, 2015 to January 5, 2015. The change is due to the number of potential vacancies and the possibility that some of the vacancies will qualify as hard to fill positions.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Closed Session
The closed session was added to the agenda because the school district did not know about the sale of the property until after the agenda was posted.
 
Ann Staiert made a motion to move into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(l)(j) of the open meetings law to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the government body would receive for that property. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board moved into closed session at 8:04 p.m.
 
Return to Open Session
Michelle Bahr made a motion to move out of closed session.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board returned to open session at 8:46 p.m.
 
Possible Action on Closed Session
Ann Staiert made a motion to authorize and direct the Superintendent to take such actions as are necessary within the parameters discussed in the closed session to carry out the Board’s intent. Dave Blum seconded the motion.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made Ann Staiert and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                 Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
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October 27, 2014 Special Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office Board Room
6:00 P.M. Monday, October 27, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 6:10 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, and Michelle Bahr.  Dave Blum was absent. Craig Patzer arrived at 7:45 p.m.
 
New Business
A.           Purchase Property
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the purchase of the property at 510 Hershey Avenue at an approximate cost of $66,125 including closing costs. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
 
Work Session
The board discussed what practices, open gym, meetings and meals are going on over the weekend. The board adopted program evaluation as a Board goal. The board talked about different ideas for staff appreciation.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Craig Patzer and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 9:30 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                       
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Devin Embray, Secretary Pro-Tem

September 18, 2014 Super Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Super Board Meeting of the Board of Directors
Engineer’s Office
6:00 P.M. Thursday, September 18, 2014
 
The  Glenwood  Community  School  Board  of  Directors  held  a  Super  Board  meeting  with  the Glenwood City Council and the Glenwood County Supervisors.
 
The county reported on the trail project, jail project, economic development and Heartland 2050. The school reported on the gym project, school foundation, curriculum process and the vision plans for the athletic complex. The city reported on the pool project, animal control, media update and the city and industrial arts project.
 
The School will host the next meeting on January 15, 2015 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the high school media center.
 
The Super Board meeting was over at 6:55 p.m.
 
                                                                                                                                                       
Theresa Romens, President           Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

September 22, 2014 Special Meeting and Work Session

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office Board Room
6:00 P.M. Monday, September 22, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer and Michelle Bahr. Dave Blum was absent.
 
New Business
A.           Approval to Pay KC Petersen
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the final payment to K C Petersen for architect fees for the Apex remodel in the amount of $15,279. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Work Session
The board discussed the tool used for board evaluation. Some of the topics the evaluation tool covers are board meetings, team building, planning, policies, communications, etc. The board also discussed the Superintendent’s smart goal.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the special meeting and work session at 8:52 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                       
Theresa Romens, President                                                        Devin Embray, Secretary Pro Tem

September 8, 2014 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, September 8, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.   Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on August 11, 2014 and the special meeting and work session on August 26, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
None
 
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
604.10
Outside Resource People
604.11
Field Trips and Excursions
604.12
Homework
700
Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services
701.1
School Food Service Program
701.2
Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
702.3
Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
4E – New Hires
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Beth Byers
Individual Speech Sponsor (9-12)
$2,080
Louann Cameron
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67
Diane Carlson
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Sarah Collins
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Rebecca Corners
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Mercedes Fauble
Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor
$720
Amy Fletcher
IT Secretary
$11.69 per hour
Gina Gahm
Substitute Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Shelbie Howard
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Michelle Jaworski
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Jeffrey Jens
Work Study Aide at the Print Shop
$7.25 per hour
Cathy Kephart
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Cody Marriott
Assistant Middle School Football Coach
$1,920
Emma Reeve-Lobaugh
Large Group Speech (10-12) & Assistant Play Director
$3,360 and $960
Michelle Rhodes
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
Sharon Schulenberg
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Sean Sibbitt
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Brian Stanley
8th Grade Boys Track
$2,640
Kelli Stille
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Alysha Thurlow
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Brianne Toscano
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Merrilee Deitchler
From Regularly Scheduled Bus Associate to Substitute Bus Associate
No Change
Frank Luke
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Route
Robert McAleer
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Route
Bill McGinnis
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Route
Nicole Meier
From Sped Teacher Associate to Substitute Sped Teacher Associate
No Change
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Lavera Baumbaugh
Subs
 
 
Gloria Collins
Bus Associate
Resignation
August 19, 2014
Jacy Embray
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
Rebecca Huebner
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 29, 2014
Jacob Jones
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
 
Alyssa Kelley
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
Linda Larsen
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
August 5, 2014
Nick McGhee
Special Education Teacher Associate
Termination
 
Corey Manley
Bus Driver
Resignation
September 4, 2014
April Schoening
IT Secretary
Resignation
August 11, 2014
Sherry Wilson
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEVING DISTRICT
REASON
Kole A.
Lewis Central Community School District
Kindergarten student
Dylan B.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Emily B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Madison B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Rhianna B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Lydia C.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
Addison C.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
Nicholas G.
Lewis Central Community School District
Remain after move
Zander H.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
.Jordan M.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Laney M.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Landon M.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Khadin T.
Lewis Central Community School District
Moved to Glenwood wants to attend Lewis Central
Brody W.
Avoca-Hancock-Shelby-Tennant
Remain after move
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of August 31, 2014 were approved.
4J - Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Junior Class
Magazine Sales
Prom
$5,000
9/29-10/22/14
FCCLA
Candle Sales
State and National meetings
$800
10/9-27/14
Yearbook
Sell Ads
Cost of yearbook and contests
AMAP
9/9-5/26/15
Newspaper
Sell Ads
Cost of newspaper and contests
AMAP
9/9-5/26/15
NE PE Class
Jump Rope for Heart
American Heart Assn donation
$0
9/14-10/14
MS Builders Club
MS Activity Night
Raise funds for Hiley Park
$800
9/19/2014
Black and Gold Concessions
Concessions Indoor MS Sports
Score table; Portable Wireless PA System
$3,000
9/15-3/13/15
MS Student Council
Ram Bead Sales
Purchase books for the library
$300
9/22-26/14
MS Student Council
Lee National Jean Day
Donation to National Denim Day
$100
10/3/2014
MS Student Council
Activities Night
Love Tree
$800
10/17/2014
Northeast Library
Book Fair
Books for the Library
N/A
10/16-23/14
 
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
DATE
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTOR
FCCLA National Cluster Meeting
11/14/2014
11/16/2014
Little Rock, AK
Janis Moore
University of Iowa Counselor Advisory Board
9/11/2014
9/5/2014
Iowa City, IA
Jedd Taylor
PD 360
9/28/2014
9/30/2014
Salt Lake City, UT
Colleen Confer
Iowa School Counselor Association fall conference
11/1/2014
11/4/2014
Des Moines, IA
Pat Staebell
Art Educators of Iowa
10/9/2014
10/11/2014
Tama, IA
Janiece Kinzle
4M – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Beef Grant
Foods Lab classes will learn correct preparation techniques of beef.
$100
Mills County Community Foundation
Purchase of a riding lawn mower and a refrigerator.
$2,000
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
 
Comments from Board
Ann Staiert reported on the ABLE meeting her and Craig Patzer attended on student assessments. A Super Board meeting will be held September 18, 2014 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the County Engineer Office. Board members will meet Friday, September 26th at the funeral home to ride in the homecoming parade. Coronation is Saturday, September 27th at 8:00 p.m. at the High School. March 22 and 23, 2015 there will be a National School Board Convention in Nashville, TN. Theresa handed out board evaluation forms to complete and bring to the work session on September 22, 2014.
 
Presentations
There were no presentations.
 
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
 
Old Business
None
Annual Reorganizational Meeting
Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary, conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.
Election of President
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:
 
Board Member                                Vote
Dave Blum                                       Theresa Romens
Theresa Romens                              Theresa Romens
Ann Staiert                                       Theresa Romens
Craig Patzer                                     Theresa Romens
Michelle Bahr                                   Theresa Romens
Theresa Romens was declared Board President. Board Secretary, Shirley Lundgren, administered the Oath of Office to President, Theresa Romens.
Election of Vice-President
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:
Board Member                                Vote
Dave Blum                                      Dave Blum
Theresa Romens                             Dave Blum
Ann Staiert                                      Dave Blum
Craig Patzer                                    Dave Blum
Michelle Bahr                                  Dave Blum
Dave Blum was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary, Shirley Lundgren, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, Dave Blum.
Set Meeting Dates, Times and Place for 2014-15
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2014-15 school year. Regular board meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center unless otherwise noted. Board work sessions will be held at the Central Office from 6:00-8:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
DATE
MEETING TYPE
TIME
MEETING SITE
September 22, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
October 13, 2014
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
October 27, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
November 10, 2014
Regular Meeting
7:30 P.M.
HS Media Center
November 24, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
December 8, 2014
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.
HS Media Center
December 22, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
January 12, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
January 26, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
February 9, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
February 23, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
March 9, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
March 23, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
April 13, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
April 20, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
May 11, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
May 25, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
June 8, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
June 22, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
July 13, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
July 20. 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
August 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
August 24, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
 
Page Five
September 8, 2014 Minutes
 
Appointments/Assignments for 2014-15
Ann  Staiert  made  a motion  to  approve  the  following  committee  assignments  for  2014-15.                                                                                                                                                                                      Craig  Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
Curriculum Coordinating Council
Michelle Bahr & Theresa Romens
Building & Grounds/Transportation
Dave Blum
Empowerment Board
Craig Patzer
Review Board Meeting Bills
Revolves each month in alphabetical order
Superintendent Advisory Council
Ann Staiert
IASB Delegate Assembly
Michelle Bahr
Technology Committee
Ann Staiert
Mills County Conference Board
Theresa Romens
Wellness Committee
Craig Patzer
Safety/Crisis Committee
Dave Blum
 
New Business
A.Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the appointment of Richard Hutchison as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.     Appointment of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Genie Wickham as the District’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2014-15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.     Appointment of Equity Officer
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the appointment of Devin Embry as the District’s Equity Officer for the 2014-15 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.     Approval to Use Signature Stamp
Dave Blum made a motion to authorize the Business Manager to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts; authorize the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all employment contracts; and authorize the Activities Director to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all officials contracts. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.      Approval of PMIC Contract
Michelle Bahr made a motion to  approve the agreement between the Glenwood Community School District and Catholic Health Initiatives to provide educational services for the Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC).  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.      Approval of Foster Grandparent Program
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Connections Foster Grandparent Program for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.     Approval of Contract with Alpha School
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract with Alpha School in Omaha, NE for education services for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.     Approval of Supplemental Pay Committee
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Margo Young, Lori Gregory, Heidi Stanley and Jeff Bissen as the supplemental pay committee members. Dave Blum seconded  the motion. All  voted  “aye”. Motion carried.
I.Approval of Special Education Deficit
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2013-14 school year special education deficit in the amount of
$199,890.50. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                     
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary