POLICY #	POLICY NAME
104.2	Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy
604.6	Technology Policy - Appropriate Use of District Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access
604.6CF	Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems and Internet Access
604.6GF	Staff Acceptance Form & Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
604.8	Implementation of Technology Protection Measures
604.8P	Glenwood Community School District App Procedures
604.9	Proposed Web Site Disclaimer
604.9F	Bona Fide Research

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Traci Ashburn	Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate	$9.49 per hour
Rebecca Bardsley	Assistant Girls Soccer Coach	$3,220
David Clark	HS Band Instructor	$52,751
Jennifer Etter	Substitute Nurse	$118 per day

Nicole Fischer	Substitute Teacher	$118 per day
Robert Hammers	Substitute Bus Driver	$14.93 per route
Robin Hundt	MS Play Director	$1,150
Cathy Kephart	Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate	$9.49 per hour
Courtney (Cort) Lovato	Assistant Boys Soccer Coach	$3,112.86
Jamie McMillan	Substitute Teacher	$118 per day
Chris Miller	MS Play Assistant	$460
Brandon Parks	Special Education Teacher Associate	$9.49 per hour
Mark Starner	Head Softball Coach	$4,830
Kelli Stille	Sub Special Education Teacher Associate & Sub Food Service	$9.49 & $8.78 per hour
Jessica Stonerook	Special Education Teacher Associate	$9.49 per hour
Kevin Tucker	Head Boys Tennis Coach	$3,680

NAME	FROM/TO	WAGE
Craig Parks	From Part Time to Full Time - Grounds	$9.13 - No Change

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Belinda Bessey	HS English Teacher	Resignation	End of 2013-2014 SY
Stephanie Fholer	HS English Teacher	Resignation	End of 2013-2014 SY
Carie Finnegan	MS English Teacher	Resignation	End of 2013-2014 SY
James Giesting	Bus Driver	Resignation	April 4, 2014
Julie Gompert	Substitute Teacher Associate	Resignation	March 26, 2014
Mary Lee	HS Math Teacher	Resignation	End of 2013-2014 SY
Elizabeth Mayfield	Substitute Teacher	Resignation	April 15, 2014
Madison Mead	Child Care Associate	Resignation	March 14, 2014
Jeremy Ryan	Special Education Teacher Associate	Resignation	March 10, 2014
Derek Schuler	Special Education Teacher Associate	Resignation	April 11, 2014
Grace Sibbitt	Substitute Bus & Suburban Associate	Resignation	August 26, 2013
Bennett Wiese	Bus Driver	Resignation	March 31, 2014
Cindy Wallace	Special Education Teacher Associate	Resignation	March 28, 2014
Kristine Wilson	HS English Teacher	Resignation	End of 2013-2014 SY

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT	REASON
Bailey B.	Glenwood	Change in District of Residence
Breanna B.	Glenwood	Change in District of Residence
Ian B.	Glenwood	Change in District of Residence
Michael B.	Glenwood	Change in District of Residence
Zoe L.	Lewis Central	Lewis Central approved
Cole L.	Council Bluffs	Remain after Move - Council Bluffs approved
Mason P.	Red Oak	Red Oak approved
Maren S.	Lewis Central	Lewis Central approved

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	TARGET	DATES
FCCLA	Sucker Sales	National Leadership conference expenses	$800	3/26-5/20/14
MS Book Fair	Sell books	New library books	Break Even	3/26-4/3/14
FCCLA	Soccer Concessions	National Leadership conference expenses	$400	4/14-5/14
MS Student Council	Hat & Jean Day	Donation to Glenwood Senior Center	$100	TBD
MS Student Council	Activities Night	Donation to Glenwood Senior Center/Homecoming	$700	5/2/2014
MS Student Council	Pie in the Face	Donation to Glenwood Senior Center	$100	5/2/2014
MS Student Council	Free Will Donation	Donation to Glenwood Senior Center	$100	4/28-5/2/14

 

ACTIVITY	LEAVE	RETURN	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
CASE Institute	7/7/2014	7/17/2014	Ankeny, IA	Jessica Miller
National FFA Leadership Conference	10/29/2014	11/1/2014	Louisville, KY	Jessica Miller
ADM Soccer Tournament	4/25/2014	4/26/2014	Adel, IA	Amy Benson
ADM Soccer Tournament	4/25/2014	4/26/2014	Adel, IA	Rebecca Bardsley
National FCCLA Leadership Conference	7/4/2014	7/11/2014	San Antonio, TX	Janis Moore
Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference	5/15/2014	5/17/2014	Des Moines, IA	Pete Jacobus

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

 

Page Four March 10, 2014

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve renewing our contract with Blackboard Engage for School Center Services for our website. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract with Creighton University to rent the Creighton facilities for a soccer match. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve contract with Buena Vista University to offer field experiences and student teaching experience to Buena Vista students. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the low bid from McMullen Ford in the amount of $25,498 for one Type II van. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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 7:40 p.m.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                    

Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 7:06 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the new hires and transfers as presented in the board packet. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the revision to the district’s Long Range Plan as proposed by the Curriculum Coordinating Council. The revision is implementing elementary social  studies  and science curriculum in the 2015-16 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All  voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

The board discussed applying for a safe room grant from FEMA.

 

The board reviewed the Board Goals from January 18, 2012 and discussed how the goals were met.

 

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 10:16 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                      

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY	POLICY NAME
602.1	Basic Instruction Program
602.2	Summer School Instruction
602.3	Special Education
602.5	Career Education
602.6	Health Education
602.6F	Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form
602.7	Physical Education
602.8	Programs for At-Risk Students
602.9	Performance Testing for Classroom Credit
602.10	Alternative Programs

POLICY	POLICY NAME
403A	Background Checks on Employees and Volunteers (New Policy)
406.5 and 406.5R	Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles and the Regulations
702.3	School Transportation for Extracurricular Activities - Request Waiver of Second Read
702.9	Transportation in Private Vehicles for Extracurricular Activities - Request Waiver of Second Read
803.1	Purchasing and Bidding
803.1E1	Checklist for Project Consideration
803.1E2	Purchasing and Bidding Flowchart
803.1R1	Process for Competitively Bidding Projects Costing Over $125,000

 

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY
Diane Gray	1:1 Special Education Preschool Associate	$9.49 per hour
Charissa Wilkes	1:1 Special Education Preschool Associate	$9.49 per hour
Daniel McComb	Substitute Bus Driver	$29.86 per route
Mitch Kelly	Technology Technician	$15.00 per hour
Deb Fajardo	9th Gr. Indiv. Speech & 10th-12th Gr. Indiv. Speech Sponsor	$920 & $1,073.33
Michael Joyner	Assistant HS Play/Musical Director	$920
Kim Carnes	Middle School Yearbook Sponsor	$920
Kathi Krzycki	Middle School Family & Consumer Science Teacher	$49,712.39 - Pending Receipt of Official Transcripts
Jeff Yoachim	High School Art	$48,702.39 - Pending Receipt of Official Transcripts
Anna Wade	Special Education Associate	$9.49 per hour
Aileen Eatherton	Special Education Associate	$9.49 per hour
Jeremy Ryan	Special Education Associate	$9.49 per hour
Brett Zeski	Special Education Associate	$9.49 per hour
Derek Schuler	Special Education Associate	$9.49 per hour
Patrick Jones	Special Education Associate	$9.49 per hour
Judy Ring	Vision Associate	$9.49 per hour
Adella Shaw	Interpreter / C-Print Captionist	$26,500
Sarah Madison	Special Education Associate - Level I	$8.49 per hour
Linda Dean	Bus Associate	$10.88

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY
Kelly Chambers	Substitute Kitchen Worker to Bus Aide	$10.88
Kim Dubas	4.5 Hours Per Day to 7 Hours Per Day (SpEd Aide)	No Change
Becky Stacy	Substitute Teacher Aide to 2 Days per Week (SpEd Aide)	$9.49
Jackie McNeel	5 Days per Week to 3 Days per Week (SpEd Aide)	No Change
Laurie Crow	SpEd Aide to Regular Ed Art Aide	$8.79
Pat Martin	Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver	No Change
Nancy Heitman	From Bus Aide to Substitute Bus Aide and Substitute Type II Driver	Aide - No Chg Driver $29.86/Rte
Annette Martell	From 6.5 Hours per Day to 7.5 Hours per Day	No Change
Donni Cocklin	From 6.5 Hours per Day to 7.5 Hours per Day	No Change
Patti Terry	From 6.75 Hours per Day to 7.5 Hours per Day	No Change
Tracy Major	Substitute Aide to SpEd Aide	$9.49
Carrie Mitchell	From PreK SpEd Aide-7.5 Hours per Day-M T Th F to SpEd Aide-6.5 Hours per Day-M-F	No Change

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Tim Stanton	Head Softball Coach	July 29, 2013
Mary Barrett	Middle School Media Associate	August 1, 2013
Mary Greiner	Child Care Provider	July 22, 2013
Rebecca Huebner	Child Care Provider	May 29, 2013
Jonathan Schoening	Child Care Provider - Summer Help Only	August 1, 2013
Gregory Staebell	Child Care Provider - Summer Help Only	August 1, 2013

Renee Carney	Middle School Yearbook Sponsor	May 31, 2013
Steven Wolven	Substitute Teacher	August 6, 2013
James Tucker	Head Girls Tennis / Asst Boys Tennis	August 7, 2013
Sophie Ringsdorf	Assistant Girls Softball	August 7, 2013

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT
Addison N.	Glenwood
Hayleigh P.	Fremont Mills
Angelina T.	Glenwood
Jesus T.	Glenwood

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	TARGET	DATES
Yearbook	Book Sales	Pay for yearbooks	$24,000	8/15/13-5/25/14
Yearbook	Ads	Pay for yearbooks	$5,000	8/15/13-5/25/14
Newspaper	Ads	Part of curriculum	$2,500	8/15/13-5/20/14
MS Student Council	Bead Sales	Commons furniture	$200	9/16-9/20/13

DATE	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
None

DATE	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
None

NAME	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
Mills Co. Community Foundation	To purchase lumber & materials for a new outdoor shed for Kid’s Place and to purchase a new refrigerator for the lunchroom at Kid’s Place which would hold medications, as well as food and beverages.	$3,000

 

Page Four August 12, 2013

 

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve 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. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Iowa User Agreement with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigations in regard to background checks. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the student teaching agreement with Grand Canyon University for the year 2013-2015. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement with School Administrators of Iowa to participate in the School Administration Manager project. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the SAVE program agreement with Iowa Lakes Community College. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with the City of Glenwood for the School Officer Liaison Program for the 2013-14 school year. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve a new grading policy as presented by the Curriculum Coordinating Council. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Employability Skills Rubrics for High School, Middle School, West Elementary and Northeast Elementary as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement with Secured Data Services. This approval will allow the district to send backgrounds checks through their website rather than faxing the background checks in. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 5% tuition rate increase for Kids Place as presented. The increase is effective August 26, 2013. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to move the date of the September board meeting from September 9th to September 16th. This will allow the district to swear in new members soon after the board elections. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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 8:06 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Theresa Romens, Board President                                                           Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the work session to order at 7:05 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark and Craig Patzer. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

The review and discussion of test data included Expected Student Growth and Proficiencies; Glenwood 4th Quadrant; Glenwood 8th Quadrant; Glenwood 11th Quadrant and Growth by Students.

 

The review and discussion of the Curriculum Leadership Institute Procedures included our Board Policy Statement; Curriculum Regulations; Instructional Planning Resource; Instructional Requirements; Long Range Days Needed and Tasks; Glenwood Mastery and Grading Practice Statements.

 

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 work session at 8:50 p.m.

 

                                                                                                                                                        

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

 

 

The  Glenwood  Community  School  Board  of  Directors  held  a  Super  Board  meeting  with  the Glenwood City Council and the Glenwood County Supervisors.

 

After the welcome and introductions Larry Hurst presented on Homeland Security Emergency Management and Anne Smith presented on the CTG Grant and the Trail Update.

 

The county reported on the courthouse remodel project and the new jail project. The school reported on the Google Summit, 1:1 technology start up and facility improvements. The city reported on the pool project and the library remodel and discussed the need for a new fire department facility.

 

The City will host the next meeting on January 16, 2014 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The Super Board meeting was over at 7:32 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                        

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
	No Second Readings

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
603.6	Exclusion from a School Program Concerning Controversial Issues and/or Religious Issues
604.1	Instructional Materials Selection
604.1R	Instructional Materials Selection Regulations

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY
Parker Baker	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place - College Student	$8.46 per hour
Jacy Embray	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place - High School Student	$7.25 per hour

 

NAME FROM/TO WAGE None

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Kaimana Ah Sam	Child Care Associate	Resignation	11/27/2013
Christina Boldra	Child Care Associate	Resignation	11/27/2013
Shelby Oliphant	Child Care Associate	Resignation	10/17/2013
Robin Hundt	Assistant Cheer Coach	Resignation	02/28/2014

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT	REASON
Paris H.	Glenwood CSD	Family moved from Nebraska into the East Mills District. Wanted child to attend school in Glenwood.
Channing R	Treynor CSD	Kindergarten 2014-2015. Siblings attend Treynor.

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	TARGET	DATES
FFA	Community Breakfast	State/National Conf; State Fair	AMAP	2/22/2014
Culinary Arts	Restaurants 2nd Semester	Restaurant Groceries & Equipment	$500	2/3-5/26/14

ACTIVITY	DATE	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
Music Performance by Band	4/24-27/2014	New Orleans, LA	Pete Jacobus, Kay Fast
Eden Prairie Public Schools	12/12-13/2013	Eden Prairie, MN	Kelsey Miller
Eden Prairie Public Schools	12/12-13/2013	Eden Prairie, MN	Colleen Confer

ACTIVITY	REQUESTED BY	DATE	DESTINATION
SE Polk Wrestling tournament	Brad Ashe, Adam Buthe	12/20-21/2013	Pleasant Hill, IA
IA HS Soccer Coaches Assn Clinic	Shane Keeling, Amy Benson	2/21-22/2014	Des Moines, IA
Agricultural CASE Institute	Jessica Miller	7/7-17/2014	Ankeny, IA
Music Performance by Band	Kay Fast, Pete Jacobus	4/24-27/2014	New Orlean, LA
Eden Prairie Public Schools	Kelsey Miller	12/12-13/2013	Eden Prairie, MN
Eden Prairie Public Schools	Colleen Confer	12/12-13/2013	Eden Prairie, MN
SE Polk Wrestling tournament	Brad Gregory	12/20-21/2013	Pleasant Hill, IA

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

 

Page Three

December 9, 2013 Minutes

 

Comments from Board

There will not be a work session in December. The next regular meeting will be January 13, 2014. A Super Board meeting will be held on January 16, 2014 in the High School Media Center. On January 27, 2014 a work session will be held in the Central Office.

There were no presentations.

Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, Food Service Director, Print Shop, and Student Services/School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

None

 

A.Auxiliary Gym Discussion

The board discussed the community input they received. The majority of the input was in favor of an auxiliary gym project. The board will be working on responses to some of the comments they received. SAVE funds will be used to pay for the gym. These funds cannot be spent on salaries or educational materials.  The public cannot vote on how the funds are spent.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve to move forward on the auxiliary gym project. Architects will be interviewed and hired and the revenue bond process will be started. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Staiert, Bahr, Blum and Romens in favor of the motion.  Patzer opposed. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Modified Allowable Growth Application for Drop Out Prevention for the 2014-15 school year. The application is the funding amount we cannot exceed when the FY15 budget is prepared.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the High School Activities Director to add the Board President’s signature to the scheduling software so all game and official contracts will have a signature electronically rather than manually. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Project Lead the Way Agreement for the 2014-15 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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 Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:18 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

                                                                                                                                     

Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
604.2	Instructional Materials Inspection
604.3	Instructional Materials Reconsideration
604.3RF	Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
604.4	Use of Information Resources
604.4R	Use of Information Resources Regulations
604.5	Technology and Instructional Materials

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Rebecca Corners	Substitute Teacher Associate	$9.49 per hour
Eric Greving	Substitute Teacher	$118 per day
Brandee Jorgensen	1:1 Teacher Associate for Blind / Visually Impaired	$9.49 per hour
Steve Cook	Assistant Tennis Coach	$2,070

NAME	FROM/TO	WAGE
Dani Evans	Special Ed Associate / Substitute Food Service	$8.78 per hour
Giselle Roenfeld	Food Service Dishwasher/Substitute Food Service	$8.78 per hour
Patricia Lacy	Substitute Food Service / FT Food Service	$9.78 per hour
Bruce Schoening	FT Bus Driver / Substitute Bus Driver
Dennis Hagymasi	Substitute Bus Associate / FT Bus Associate	$10.88 per hour

 

NAME POSITION REASON DATE Peter Jacobus H.S. Instrumental Music Teacher Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive End of 2013-14 SY Garland Larsen Alternative H.S. Teacher Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive End of 2013-14 SY Cheryl Hembry H.S. Special Education Teacher Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive End of 2013-14 SY Denise Jacobsen Authorized Substitute Teacher Resignation February 3, 2014 Gloria Collins HS Special Education Associate Resignation January 30, 2014 Lisa Sherry Substitute Teacher Associate Resignation February 6, 2014

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT	REASON
Samantha S.	Treynor	Change in District of Residence
David S.	Treynor	Change in District of Residence
Izabella H.	Treynor	For 2014-2015 School Year
Lucy H.	Treynor	For 2014-2015 School Year

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	TARGET	DATES
Reach/SADD/ Student Council	Pink Out Free Will Donation Bucket	Donate to Relay for Life	AMAP	2/11/2014
Student Council	March Madness Gate	Leadership conferences; anti bullying; homecoming	$1,500- $1700	3/7/2014
Dance Team	Little Kids Dance Camp	Camp, costumes; uniforms; bags	$500	2/14/2014
Key Club	March Madness Dance	Back pack donation	$800	3/7/2014
Jazz Band	Free Will Donation	Contests	AMAP	3/27/2014

ACTIVITY

LEAVE

RETURN

DESTINATION

REQUESTED BY

USD Indoor Track Meet

3/25/2014

3/25/2014

Vermillion, SD

Brad Rasmussen

2014 Iowa Reading Association

6/24/2014

6/25/2014

Ames, IA

Meg Schroeder

Cross-State Collaborative Meeting of Rural States

2/10/2014

2/12/2014

Minneapolis, MN

Joan Crowl

Math Olympiad

3/20/2014

3/20/2014

Maryville, MO

Craig Trager

FCCLA State Conference

3/23/2014

3/25/2014

Des Moines, IA

Janis Moore

ISU Volleyball Coaches Clinic

2/27/2014

3/1/2014

Ames, IA

Maria D Jacobus

State AD Conference

3/30/2014

4/1/2014

Coralville, IA

Jeff Bissen

ACDA

3/20/2014

3/22/2014

Des Moines, IA

Kay Fast

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Eric Rasmussen

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Brad Rasmussen

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Jeff Janssen

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Mark Starner

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Chris Visser

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Todd Peverill

GHAEA Legislative Conference

2/5/2014

2/6/2014

Des Moines, IA

Devin Embray

2014 IA Championship Volleyball Coaches Clinic

2/28/2014

3/1/2014

Ames, IA

Mary Pat King

Iowa High School Coaches Volleyball Clinic

2/28/2014

3/1/2014

Ames, IA

Wendy Ausdemore

NWMSU Math competition

3/20/2014

3/20/2014

Maryville, MO

Barry Loeffelbein

 

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
Mills Co. Community Foundation	Purchase materials and supplies that will improve the QRS scores for art, music, math, reading and safety at Kid’s Place Daycare	$1,375
Mills Co. Community Foundation	Purchase equipment needed for the auxiliary gym (wrestling mat, clocks, sound system, and volleyball standards, nets and balls.	$40,000

 

Page Four February 10, 2014

 

D.    Approval of Budget Guarantee

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution as follows: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Glenwood Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2014-15 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter with Dorsey & Whitney to serve as the district’s bond counsel for the issuance of revenue bonds for the auxiliary gym project. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the board resolution to approve law enforcement to carry concealed off-duty on school property provided they individually apply through the district so the district is aware of who is carrying off-duty on school property. The district will reserve the right to  refuse application upon law enforcements supervisor indicating that the officer is not in good standing. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Craig Patzer and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:53 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                      

Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the public hearing and special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, and Craig Patzer via telephone. Michelle Bahr was absent.

 

At 6:00 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the early start school calendar for the 2014-15 school year. There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the calendar for 2014-2015.

 

The public hearing was over at 6:15 p.m. and the special board meeting started.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the proposed school calendar for the 2014-15 school year with a start date of August 13, 2014 for grades 3-12 and a start date of August 14, 2014 grades K-2. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to engage an attorney to prepare a 28E Agreement between the school district and the City of Glenwood regarding the proposed pool project. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Tentative Agreement with the GEA. The total package is an increase of 3.77%.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract with the Curriculum Leadership Institute for services for the 2014-2015 school year. The contract amount is $28,025 (plus travel expenses), and covers 19 days of on- site consultant services. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Agreement with Complete Music in the amount of $1,095 to provide Disc Jockey services for prom on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time the special meeting a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the special meeting at 6:35 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Debbie Schoening, Board Secretary Pro-Tem

 

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the special meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, and Michelle Bahr.  Ann Staiert and Craig Patzer were absent.

 

Four architects were interviewed for the High School Gym Project. The following architects presented to the board: HSR Associates, La Crosse, WI; FEH Associates, Sioux City, IA; frk architects & engineers, Des Moines, IA; and Prochaska & Associates, Omaha, NE.

 

Following the architects interviews, the Board discussed the presentations, time frames and costs.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, the meeting was adjourned Sine Die at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                       

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
603.6	Exclusion from a School Program Concerning Controversial Issues and/or Religious Issues
604.1	Instructional Materials Selection
604.1R	Instructional Materials Selection Regulations

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
604.2	Instructional Materials Inspection
604.3	Instructional Materials Reconsideration
604.3RF	Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Nicole Rivardo	Child Care Provider	$8.46 per hour
Tyler Ruse	Authorized Substitute Teacher	$108.00 per day
Sherry Wilson	Child Care Provider	$8.46 per hour
Michelle Jaworski	Sub Associate (As needed when not on duty as a bus associate)	$9.49 per hour
Dennis Hagymasi	Substitute Bus Associate	$10.88 per hour

 

NAME FROM/TO WAGE Lisa Sherry Special Education Teacher Assoc. to Sub Special Education Teacher Associate $9.49 per hour

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Kathy Vanatta	Cook	Resignation	December 31, 2013
Robert Jackson	Part Time Custodian	Resignation	February 28, 2014

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT	REASON
Tye N.	Glenwood	14-15 SY. Moving from Omaha into Fremont-Mills Dist.
Ryley N.	Glenwood	14-15 SY.  Moving from Omaha into Fremont- Mills Dist.
Faylynn G.	Glenwood	Remain after move

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	TARGET	DATES
West Library	Book Fair	Replace books in the library	$12,000	11/18-26/13
Northeast Library	Book Fair	Replace books in the library	Zero	11/18-26/13
Reach/SADD	Tip Night Pizza Ranch	Guest Speaker; Adopt-A-Troop; Red Out	$500	1/27/2014
MS Student Council	Candy Grams	American Heart Assn donation	$250	2/10-14/14
MS Student Council	Mr/Ms Middle School	United Service Organization donation	$300	1/20-24/14
MS Student Council	Winter Activities Night	Activity Night/Teacher Appreciation	$700	1/24/2014
Student Council	Pink Out Cake & Lemonade	Susan B Komen Breast Cancer	Blank	2/11/2014
NE Library	Book Fair	Replace books in the library	Zero	3/31-4/7/14

ACTIVITY	LEAVE	RETURN	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
NSTA National Conf	4/2/2014	4/5/2014	Boston, MA	Theresa Bledsoe
NSTA National Conf	4/2/2014	4/5/2014	Boston, MA	Carol Fisher
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO	Mallory White
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR	Nancy Wright
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR	Heidi Stanley
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR	Shane Keeling
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR	Jennifer Lewis
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO	Melanie Howard
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO	Kelsey Miller
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO	Carie Finnegan
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO	Heidi Stanley
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR	Belinda Bessey
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR	Rick Nickerson
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament	01/17/2014	01/18/2014	Kansas City, KS	Adam Buthe
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament	01/17/2014	01/18/2014	Kansas City, KS	Brad Asche
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament	01/17/2014	01/18/2014	Kansas City, KS	Brad Gregory

 

ACTIVITY	REQUESTED BY	LEAVE	RETURN	DESTINATION
NSTA National Conf	Theresa Bledsoe	4/2/2014	4/5/2014	Boston, MA
NSTA National Conf	Carol Fisher	4/2/2014	4/5/2014	Boston, MA
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	Mallory White	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	Nancy Wright	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	Heidi Stanley	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	Shane Keeling	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	Jennifer Lewis	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	Melanie Howard	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	Kelsey Miller	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	Carie Finnegan	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader	Heidi Stanley	1/15/2014	1/16/2014	Kansas City, MO
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	Belinda Bessey	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas	Rick Nickerson	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Lincoln, AR
ISFLC	Devin Embray	2/11/2014	2/13/2014	Des Moines, IA
ISFLC	Shirley Lundgren	2/11/2014	2/13/2014	Des Moines, IA
SAI Executive Leaders	Devin Embray	1/30/2014	1/31/2014	Ankeny, IA
Boys Soccer Tournament	Shane Keeling	5/9/2014	5/10/2014	Waverly, IA
Cyclone Honor Band	Pete Jacobus	2/6/2014	2/8/2014	Ames, IA
GHAEA Superintendents’ Retreat	Devin Embray	2/5/2014	2/6/2014	Des Moines, IA
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling	Brad Asche	1/17/2014	1/18/2014	Kansas City, KS
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling	Brad Gregory	1/17/2014	1/18/2014	Kansas City, KS
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling	Adam Buthe	1/17/2014	1/18/2014	Kansas City, KS

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

 

Page Four

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.

None

Dave Blum made a motion to hire an architect for the high school gym project from the four architects interviewed. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. The board went over a summary sheet comparing the firms based on estimated construction costs, total fees and construction schedule. A roll call vote showed Staiert and Patzer in favor of Prochaska & Associates and Blum, Bahr and Romens in favor of HSR and Associates. Motion carried selecting HSR & Associates as the architect for the high school gym project.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve to moving forward with the high school auxiliary gym project at a cost not to exceed $3,500,000. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the engagement letter with Piper Jaffray and the Loan Term Sheet for the high school gym project. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the renovation plans for the Building Bridges Learning Center project. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve sending bids out for the Building Bridges Learning Center Project. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Print Shop renovation at a cost not to exceed $48,000. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the audit report for the 2012-2013 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Mid-Term graduates as presented, pending completion of all requirements. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2014 summer project list as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the revision to the Work Outside the Classroom policy. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “nay”. Motion failed. Michelle Bahr made a motion to postpone any changes to the policy to the board work session on January 20, 2014. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

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 9:38 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                     

Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

 

 

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 courthouse remodel project and the new jail project. The school reported on the Gym Project. The city reported on the pool project and the fire department project.

 

The City will host the next meeting on May 8, 2014 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The Super Board meeting was over at 6:25 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                                                                       

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the special meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer and Michelle Bahr.

 

Work Session – Information Regarding Competency Based Grading

The board discussion centered on competency based grading centered on homework, re-assessing and re-teaching.

 

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Work Outside the Classroom policy with the removal of the last two sentences which make up the last paragraph of the policy. The Board recommendation is the topic of “project work” noted in the removed sentences should be taken back to the individual buildings so protocol is developed for integrity, fidelity, authenticity and verification. This should not rise to the Board level. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Craig Patzer and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the work session and special meeting at 8:20 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                                        

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the special meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, and Dave Blum. Craig Patzer and Michelle Bahr were absent.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to move into closed session as provided in Iowa Code  Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Dave Blum seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board moved into closed session at 4:04 p.m.

 

Dave Blum 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 5:32 p.m.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to adopt the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate the employee’s employment with the district. Dave Blum seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

 

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 special meeting at 5:36 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                                       

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

The following Board members were present:   President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, and Craig Patzer. Henry Clark was absent.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the payment of invoices as presented.         Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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 special meeting and work session at 6:05 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Theresa Romens was the facilitator for Chapter 6 of the book and workbook Leadership for Student Learning.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time the work session was adjourned Sine Die at 7:30 p.m.

 

                                                                                                                                                       

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY NO	POLICY NAME
406.5	Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles
603.1	Curriculum Development
603.1R	Curriculum Regulations
1003.3E1	Community Use of School Facilities

POLICY NO	POLICY NAME
602.1	Basic Instruction Program
602.2	Summer School Instruction
602.3	Special Education
602.5	Career Education
602.6	Health Education
602.6F	Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form
602.7	Physical Education
602.8	Programs for At-Risk Students
602.9	Performance Testing for Classroom Credit
602.10	Alternative Programs

 

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY
Dan Jaworski	Part-time Assistant Mechanic	$9.08 per hour
Mary Finn	Lower Elementary Special Education Teacher	$35,692.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)
Wendy Ausdemore	Middle School Business Teacher - 7-8 gr. Assist HS Volleyball Coach	$36,642.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)
Kim Carnes	General Education Teacher Associate	$8.49 per hour
Dan Jones	Substitute Bus Driver	$29.86
Judith Isadore	West Elementary Media Associate	$8.49 per hour

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	SALARY
Megan Beery	.65 FTE Teacher to 1.0 FTE Teacher	$37,592.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)

NAME	ASSIGNMENT	DATE
Tessa Edwards	Substitute Teacher	June 10, 2013
Teresa Gorman	Substitute Teacher	June 10, 2013
Linda LaRue	Substitute Teacher	June 9, 2013
Lindsay Gauchat	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	June 14, 2013
Jane Buckley	On-Site Coordinator at Kid’s Place	May 29, 2013
Lydia Sperling	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	June 13, 2013
Lory Lewellyn	Special Education Teacher Associate	June 14, 2013
Lona Donnell	Bus Driver	June 20, 2013
Jennifer Junto	High School Art Teacher	June 25, 2013
Jana Litz	M.S. Family and Consumer Science Teacher	June 27, 2013
Jennie Artist	Scheduling of Substitute Teachers	June 22, 2013
Marrianne Driml	Substitute Teacher	June 28, 2013
Paul Woodruff	Authorized Substitute Teacher	June 17, 2013

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT
Kelcie O.	East Mills Community School District
Aaron C.	Glenwood Community School District
Elizabeth K.	Treynor Community School District
Adam G.	Glenwood Community School District
Emily G.	Glenwood Community School District

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	TARGET	DATES
GHS Dance Team	Car Wash	State Costumes & Expenses	AMAP	July 13, 2013
Football	Black & Gold Scrimmage	Supplies & Equipment	AMAP	8/16/2013
Football/Dance/Cheer	Ram Discount Cards	State competition; uniforms; other	AMAP	8/7-9/5/2013

DATE	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
None

 

DATE	ACTIVITY	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
7/21-25/2013	Iowa Choral Directors Symposium	Ames, IA	Sally Dunn
8/6-8/2013	School Administrators of Iowa	Des Moines, IA	Devin Embray, Shane Stephens, Joan Crowl, Rick Nickerson, Heidi Stanley, Genie Wickham, Joe Giangreco

NAME	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

1. Appointment of Board Secretary

 

Page Four July 8, 2013

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the K-5 staff handbook changes as presented. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Middle School staff handbook changes as presented. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the High School staff handbook changes as presented. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the sub lease with West Central Community Action Head Start. Head Start will lease classroom space on the second floor of the 103 Central Building. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Henry Clark to adjourn the regular meeting 7:30 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Theresa Romens, Board President                                                               Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

NAME	POSITION	WAGE / SALARY
Emma Reeve-Lobaugh	High School English	$40,511.00 (includes TSS)
Dollie Mott	Gifted and Talented - 6-12	$48,711 (includes TSS)
Heather Wilkerson-Petersen	High School Social Studies	$41,641.00 (includes TSS)

NAME	FROM / TO	WAGE / SALARY
Rosanne Nutting	Child Care Assoc. to Lead Teacher	$9.28 per hour
Daniel Jaworski	Part Time Mechanic to Custodian	$10.13 per hour
Lacey Drews	Child Care Assoc. to Lead Teacher	$9.28 per hour

NAME	POSITION	REASON FOR SEPARATION
Caleb Borden	Child Care Associate	Resignation - Effective June 5, 2014
Deb Fajardo	HS Individual Speech Sponsor (10th-12th grades)	Resignation - Effective June 6, 2014
Christine Gutschenritter	Special Education Teacher Associate	Resignation - Effective May 30, 2014
Shirley Lundgren	Business Manager / Board Secretary-Treasurer	Retirement - Effective December 31, 2014
Cynthia Maschka	Special Education Teacher Associate	Resignation - Effective May 30, 2014
Chris Visser	Assistant HS Track Coach	Resignation - Effective June 9, 2014

 

Page Two

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the high school auxiliary gym and locker room project concept, design and plans to go to the contractors for bids. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve a 15 cent increase for student lunch prices; a 10 cent increase for student breakfast; adult lunch prices will increase 10 cents and milk will increase 5 cents a carton. Prices for FY15 are: Elementary lunch $2.45; Secondary lunch $2.55; Student breakfast $1.65; Adult lunch $3.30 and Milk $.40. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion  to approve the tentative agreement  with  the UE Union.  The union  contract agreement is for three years. The first year employees will receive a 3.1% raise on their hourly rate; the second year employees will receive 33 cents per hour and the third year employees will receive a 3.1% raise on individual hourly rates. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve increasing student activity ticket prices from $35 to $40. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

The Board held an exempt negotiation strategy meeting per Iowa Code Chapter 20.17(3).

 

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve a 3.1% salary increase for all non-union classified staff as presented. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve a 3.5% salary increase for administrators and directors as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Michelle Bahr made a motion  to  move into  closed  session  as provided  in  Section 21.5(l)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried. The Board moved into closed session at 9:08 p.m. The Board moved out of closed session at 10:15 p.m.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve 3.5% raise for Devin Embray the 2014-15 school year and to extend his contract through 2016-17 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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 at 10:20 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                                        

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
902.8	Tobacco and Nicotine Products-Free Environment

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
406.5R	Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles - Regulations

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Evan Gammon	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	$8.46 per hour
Krista George	4th Grade	$41,641 (Includes TSS)
Sherie Hollander	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	$8.46 per hour
William McGinnis	Substitute Bus & Suburban Driver	$29.86 per route
Madison Mead	Child Care Associate	$8.46 per hour
Matthew Miller	Summer Mowing & Grounds	$9.08 per hour
Rosanne Nutting	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	$8.46 per hour
Katelynn Sowers	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	$8.46 per hour
Grant Stivers	Assistant Baseball Coach	$3,220

NAME	FROM/TO	WAGE
William (Trey) Hughes	Substitute Teacher to Middle School Special Education Teacher	$36,711 includes TSS

 

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Teyana Blanchard	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	Resignation	May 23, 2014
Brent Douma	3rd Grade, Assist Boys Basketball, and Assist MS Football	Resignation	June 9, 2014
Deb Fajardo	Individual Speech	Resignation	May 30, 2014
Dennis Hagymasi	Bus Associate	Resignation	May 30, 2014
Dan Jones	Assist MS Girls Basketball and Head MS Boys Track	Retirement	May 30, 2014
Susan Jones	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	Resignation	May 23, 2014
Lynda Radford	Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place	Resignation	June 11, 2014
Ashley Reese	C-Print Captionist	Resignation	May 30, 2013
Denny Reeves	Custodian	Resignation	May 27, 2014
Sue Schulz	On-Call Office Help	Resignation	May 29, 2014
Gayle Spetman	Kid’s Place Secretary	Resignation	June 30, 2014
Kirstie Sturgeon	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	Resignation	June 5, 2014
Steve Sylvester	Head Boys Golf	Resignation	May 30, 2014
Kristin Tadin	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	Resignation	May 23, 2014
Bethany Woodruff	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	Resignation	May 28, 2014

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT	REASON
Kole A.	Lewis Central	Kindergarten Student
Leah C.	Lewis Central	Kindergarten Student
Grahm N.	Glenwood	Kindergarten Student
Jason R.	Glenwood	Nothing Stated

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	AMT	DATES
Student Council	T Shirt Sales	Support school spirit	$400	8/1-22/14
FCCLA	Business Donations	National Conference	$400	6/01/-30/14
Kids Place	Rummage Sale	Cafeteria Tables	$500	6/17-28/14
Student Council	VolleyBro Tournament	Local charity/student disability awareness	$500	11/8/2014

ACTIVITY	LEAVE	RETURN	DESTINATION	REQUESTED BY
Advanced Placement Teacher Training Institute	7/6/2014	7/10/2014	Iowa City, IA	Robin Hundt
Advanced Placement Teacher Training Institute	7/6/2014	7/10/2014	Iowa City, IA	Dianne Bentley
PLTW Training	7/6/2014	7/18/2014	Rolla, MO	Kelly Schubauer
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD	6/23/2014	6/24/2014	Des Moines, IA	Heidi Stanley
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD	6/23/2014	6/24/2014	Des Moines, IA	Genie Wickham
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD	6/22/2014	6/24/2014	Des Moines, IA	Richard Hutchinson
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD	6/23/2014	6/24/2014	Des Moines, IA	Kelli Berke
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD	6/22/2014	6/24/2014	Des Moines, IA	Rick Nickerson
SAI Executive Leaders and ISFIS	6/18/2014	6/19/2014	Des Moines, IA	Devin Embray
Dance Camp	7/7/2014	7/11/2014	Storm Lake, IA	Ruth Congdon

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

 

 

Page Four

 

The board discussed the 2014 Legislative Priorities. The board will decide the priorities they want to support at the July 2014 regular board meeting.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the participant agreement offered by ISFIS for the Enrollment Project Service in the amount of $2,000. The projection will be completed after the new bridge opens. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve hiring a district clerical support person to handle all curriculum based work as well as provide additional support to student services and central office. The position is 10 and half months and will cost around $33,000 including benefits. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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 8:06 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                      

Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
604.4	Use of Information Resources
604.4R	Use of Information Resources Regulations
604.5	Technology and Instructional Materials

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
104.2	Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy
604.6	Technology Policy - Appropriate Use of District Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access
604.6CF	Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems and Internet Access
604.6GF	Staff Acceptance Form & Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Kelli Berke	Director of Special Education and School Improvement	$89,500
Emily Portrey	Substitute Nurse	$118 per day
Jan Faraci	Substitute Teacher	$118 per day
Adam Buthe	Assistant Weight Room Supervisor	$920
Krystel Mayberry	Homebound Services - on an as needed basis	$19 per hour

NAME	FROM/TO	WAGE
Kelly Chambers	Bus Associate to Part-Time Custodian & Sub Bus Assoc.	$10.13 / $10.93
Jackie McNeel	3 Days/Week to 5 Days/Week	No Change
Bob Howie	Substitute Bus Driver to Full Time Bus Driver	$31.32 per route
Jennifer McKain	2 Days/Week to 5 Days/Week	No Change
April Stewart	Sub Bus Associate to Full Time Bus Associate	No Change
Brandy Martin	Substitute Food Service to Dishwasher	$9.78 per hour

 

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Dan Jones	Middle School Science Teacher	Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive	End of 2013-14 SY
Mary Tornquist	Kid’s Place Child Care Provider	Resignation	February 1, 2014
Harlan Condon	Bus Driver	Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive	End of 2013-14 SY
Katelin Koehn	Dishwasher	Resignation	February 27, 2014
Robyn Hall	Substitute Nurse	Resignation	March 3, 2014

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT	REASON
Cody B.	Glenwood	For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1
Kayla C.	Glenwood	For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten. Sibling attends Glenwood.
Nathan C.	Lewis Central	Remain after move.
Tyler C.	Lewis Central	Remain after move.
Rue G.	Treynor	For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten.
Alejandro H.	Council Bluffs	Remain after move.
Ginad H.	Council Bluffs	Remain after move.
Miguel H.	Council Bluffs	Remain after move.
Selena H.	Council Bluffs	Remain after move.
Billy H.	Treynor	For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1.
Kenny L.	Glenwood	For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1.
Adalynn M.	Glenwood	For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten.
Dalian M.	Fremont-Mills	For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1
Alexandria N.	Fremont-Mills	For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten
Larsen R.	Glenwood	For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten
Antonio S.	Council Bluffs	Remain after move.
Emily Stultz	Council Bluffs	For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten.
Brandi W.	Fremont-Mills	Change in District of Residence
Lexus W.	Fremont-Mills	Change in District of Residence

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	TARGET	DATES
MS Builders Club	March Madness Game & Dance	American Heart Assn; Video Camera and Tripod	$1,000	3/14/2014
Marketing Class	Raffle	TV monitors in hallways; security cameras	$200	3/28/2014
Marketing Class	Raffle Drawing	TV monitors in hallways; security cameras	$300	3/28/2014
Marketing Class	T Shirt Sales	TV monitors in hallways; security cameras	$600	3/28/2014
Marketing Class	Night With the Huskers	TV monitors in hallways; security cameras	$5,000	3/28/2014
Marketing Class	Advertising	TV monitors in hallways; security cameras	$1,500	3/28/2014
Student Council	Coffee Shop for State Speech	Student of month gifts	$300	3/15/2014
Girls/Boys Track	Track & Field Event Sponsors	Track equipment and awards	$1,500	3/11-4/4/14

 

ACTIVITY

LEAVE

RETURN

DESTINATION

REQUESTED BY

USD Indoor Track Meet

3/25/2014

3/25/2014

Vermillion, SD

Brad Rasmussen

2014 Iowa Reading Association

6/24/2014

6/25/2014

Ames, IA

Meg Schroeder

Cross-State Collaborative Meeting of Rural States

2/10/2014

2/12/2014

Minneapolis, MN

Joan Crowl

Math Olympiad

3/20/2014

3/20/2014

Maryville, MO

Craig Trager

FCCLA State Conference

3/23/2014

3/25/2014

Des Moines, IA

Janice Moore

ISU Volleyball Coaches Clinic

2/27/2014

3/1/2014

Ames, IA

Maria D Jacobus

State AD Conference

3/30/2014

4/1/2014

Coralville, IA

Jeff Bissen

ACDA

3/20/2014

3/22/2014

Des Moines, IA

Kay Fast

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Eric Rasmussen

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Brad Rasmussen

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Jeff Janssen

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Mark Starner

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Chris Visser

Drake Relays

4/23/2014

4/26/2014

Des Moines, IA

Todd Peverill

GHAEA Legislative Conference

2/5/2014

2/6/2014

Des Moines, IA

Devin Embray

2014 IA Championship Volleyball Coaches Clinic

2/28/2014

3/1/2014

Ames, IA

Mary Pat King

Iowa HS Coach Volleyball Clinic

2/28/2014

3/1/2014

Ames, IA

Wendy Ausdemore

NWMSU Math competition

3/20/2014

3/20/2014

Maryville MO

Barry Loeffelbein

State Wrestling

2/20/2014

2/22/2014

Des Moines, IA

Robin Hundt

IHSSA Individual All State

3/30/2014

3/31/2014

Cedar Falls, IA

Russell Crouch

IASBO Spring Conference

3/25/2014

3/27/2014

Ames, IA

Shirley Lundgren

IASBO Academy

4/30/2014

5/2/2014

Ames, IA

Shirley Lundgren

All State Large Group Speech

2/21/2014

2/22/2014

Ames, IA

Russ Crouch

International Reading Association Convention

5/9/2014

5/13/2014

New Orleans, LA

Nancy Wright

NSTA

4/3/2014

4/6/2014

Boston, MA

Elizabeth Maryott

National Science Conferences

4/3/2014

4/6/2014

Boston, MA

Robin Hundt

Iowa Jazz Championships

4/7/2014

4/8/2014

Des Moines, IA

Dan Schoening

Iowa Bandmasters Assn Conference

5/15/2014

5/17/2014

Des Moines, IA

Dan Schoening

ICCA Spring Coach Conference

4/4/2014

4/5/2014

Altoona, IA

Dixie Thomas

ISEA Delegate Assembly

4/2/2014

4/5/2014

Des Moines, IA

Maria Jacobus

Heritage Festival Music Trip

4/23/2014

4/27/2014

New Orleans, LA

Dan Schoening

NSTA

4/2/2014

4/6/2014

Boston, MA

Elizabeth Maryott

Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships

4/1/2014

4/2/2014

Huxley, IA

Kay Fast

Software Unlimited Workshop

3/24/2014

3/27/2014

Sioux Falls, SD

Jean Kelly

U of I Counselor Advisory Board

4/8/2014

4/10/2014

Iowa City, IA

Jedd Taylor

Iowa Reading Assoc. Conf.

6/23/2014

6/25/2014

Ames, IA

Nancy Wright

Iowa Reading Assoc. Conf.

6/24/2014

6/25/2014

Ames, IA

Lauriel Weekly

NAME OF GRANT	PURPOSE	AMOUNT
None

 

Page Four March 10, 2014

 

Comments from Board

Craig talked about the pool meeting he will be attending on Thursday. March 15th  a legislative coffee will be held at 11 am. March 17th there are two meeting on the new auxiliary gym project. A special board meeting will be held on March 24, 2014 at 6 pm in the Central Office board room to review board goals. June 23th and 24th is the Google summit in Glenwood.  Homecoming for next year will be held on September 26, 2014.

Janiece Kinzle, Lynda Eckheart and Jeff Yoachim presented a power point of the award winning art work for the 2013-14 school year.  Students were presented a certificate from the school district for winning an art award. A large crowd was on hand to view the power point and support the art program.

High School Principal, Shane Stephens, gave a presentation regarding grade distribution at the high school.

Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, reviewed the budget process, explained key components of the FY 2014 budget and reviewed the Department of Management’s Aid & Levy worksheets.

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.

None

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve sending out bids for one Type I (Bus) vehicle and one Type II (Van or Suburban) vehicle. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann  Staiert  made  a  motion  to  approve  increasing  the  depository  limit  at  Glenwood  State  Bank  to

$19,000,000 due to monies received for the auxiliary gym project. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement with University of Northern Iowa for student teachers to do their field work in our district. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement with Northwest Missouri State University for student teachers to do their field work in our district. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the revision to the 2014-15 school calendar to combine the spring conferences into the same week as spring break to have a longer stretch of time with students. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

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 9:04 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

 

                                                                                                                                      

Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

Page Two

March 24, 2014 Minutes

 

The work session on board goals was postponed until the April 28, 2014 work session.

 

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 special meeting and work session at 7:21 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

                                                                                                                                                        

Theresa Romens, President                                                        Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
604.8	Implementation of Technology Protection Measures
604.8P	Glenwood Community School District App Procedures
604.9	Proposed Web Site Disclaimer
604.9F	Bona Fide Research

POLICY #	POLICY NAME
902.8	Tobacco and Nicotine Products-Free Environment

NAME	POSITION	SALARY
Beth Byers	High School English	$47,701 (includes TSS)
Christine Lahners	High School English	$50,731 (includes TSS)
Nicole Meier	Special Education Teacher Associate	$9.49 per hour
Callie Ohm	Assist Softball	$3,220

 

NAME FROM/TO WAGE Karen Bueltel From 5th Grade to 6th Grade English/Language-Arts No Change Ben Haynes From MS Special Education-Level I to 8th Grade Earth Science No Change Laurie Weekly From 4th Grade to 5th Grade No Change

NAME	POSITION	REASON	DATE
Shawna Bolton	Suburban Driver	Resignation	April 30, 2014
Emilie Congdon	Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place	Resignation	May 7, 2014
Russell Crouch	High School Play Director	Resignation	End of 2013-14 SY
Stacy Griffin	Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place	Resignation	May 30, 2014
Julisa Isadore	Assist Cheerleading	Resignation	End of 2013-14 SY
Eric Rasmussen	Assist MS Boys Basketball	Resignation	End of 2013-14 SY
Carol Reid	Food Service Substitute	Resignation	May 6, 2014
MacKenzie Teeter	Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place	Resignation	May 16, 2014
Evan York	Bus Driver	Resignation	May 1, 2014

STUDENT	RECEIVING DISTRICT	REASON
None

GROUP	FUNDRAISER	PURPOSE	AMT	DATES
Boys Cross Country	Fried Chicken Dinner	Supplies, state expenses, equipment	$3,500	9/14-28/14
MS Builders Club	Jean & Hat Day	Cystic Fibrosis Donation	$300	5/14/2014
FCCLA	Car Wash	National Conference	$400	5/31/2014
FCCLA	Garage Sale	National Conference	$500	6/27-28/14
HS Softball	Salad Luncheon	Boone Softball Tournament	$1,200	6/4/2014
HS Softball	Youth Softball Camp	Improvement to Softball complex & players	$600	6/13/2014
Cheerleaders	Summer Cheer Camp	State Competition Expenses	$600	8/4-6/14
Cheerleaders	Window Painting	State Competition Expenses	$1,200	9/1-30/14
FCCLA	Tip Night Panera Bread	National Conference	$400	6/1/2014
FCCLA	Bake Sale	National Conference	$600	6/7/2014
FCCLA	Bake Sale	National Conference	$300	6/21/2014
Cheerleaders	Car Wash	State Competition/Homecoming Expenses	$300	5/31/2014
Cheerleaders	Car Wash	State Competition/Homecoming Expenses	$300	8/9/2014
Cheerleaders	Car Wash	State Competition/Homecoming Expenses	$300	6/12/2014
Cheerleaders	Car Wash	State Competition/Homecoming Expenses	$300	6/28/2014
FCCLA	Car Wash	National Conference	$400	6/14/2014