Call to Order

President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:45 p.m.

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.

At 6:45 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year. There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the budget for fiscal year 2012-2013.

The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m.

The regular meeting started at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M with Board Policies

500.2 and 500.3 pulled out. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted "aye". Motion Carried.

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on March 12, 2012, the special meeting and work session on March 26, 2012 and the work session on March 31, 2012.

Second Reading Approvals:

 

First Reading Approvals:

Financial reports as of March 31, 2012 were approved.

 

The Board discussed Board Policy 500.2. Following discussion, Craig Patzer made a motion to approve Board Policy 500.2 as presented. Henry Clark seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

 

The Board discussed Board Policy 500.3. Following discussion, Ann Staiert made a motion to approve Board Policy 500.3 as presented. Henry Clark seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

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.

Theresa commented on the Super Board Meeting in Corning. Dave Blum thanked everyone for attending the Saturday morning work session on March 31, 2012.

There were no presentations.

Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

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Dave Blum made a motion to approve the budget for the 2012-2013 school year as published. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the special pay plan for the district retirees. Under the special pay plan, the retirement incentive check will be written to Mid America Retirement Solutions instead of the retiree, saving each person the Social Security and Medicare taxes. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the letter of intent to grant an underground electric easement to Mid American Energy. Henry Clark seconded the motion.  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.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Henry Clark, Dave Blum and Ann Staiert. Linda Young was absent.

 

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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.

 

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on July 11, 2011.

 

 

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

 

Financial reports as of July 31, 2011 were approved.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

There were no comments.

 

Shirley Lundgren and Theresa reported on the Fiscal Management Conference they attended in Ames, Iowa. Henry Clark reported on the Education Summit he attended. Superintendent Embray reported on the school registration day.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the work session to order at 5:36 p.m.

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.

The Board worked on board goals using the SMART goal technique. Each board member wrote down their district goals and then each board member’s goals were categorized into five broad categories – Safety; Career Development/Preparation; Fiscal Responsibility; Student Achievement and Community Relationships. The board will continue working on the goals in January.

The work session was over at 6:55 p.m. The regular meeting started at 7:00 p.m.

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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Patricia “Grandma Pat” and Larry Thesier were recognized for giving their time and finances to improve the lives of our 1st graders.

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.

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on November 14, 2011 and the special meeting and work session on November 28, 2011.

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

Financial reports as of November 30, 2011 were approved.

 

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.

 

There will be several upcoming special board meetings. On January 4, 2011 the board will meet in the Central Office board room from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to continue working on board goals. On January 5, 2011 the GEA will give the initial proposal to the board. Henry will represent the board at the meeting in the Central Office board room at 4:30 p.m.  On January 24, 2011 the board will meet with the city and county at 6:00 p.m.

 

Level II and Level III classroom teachers presented on Professional Learning Communities  (PLC).  Cheryl Hembry; Bill Jacobitz; Sharon Reid; Kurt Knox; Beth Burgess; Lynette Dunn; Tracy Swafford; Sharon Hofmann and Devon Monson explained the process they use as a collaborative team to develop a plan using SMART goals that improves student learning. Devon Monson showed a video of students using the PLC techniques in their classrooms.

 

Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, demonstrated the new Financial Planning Projection tool the district just implemented.  This new financial planning program is free from the Iowa Association of School Boards.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the public hearing meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.

 

The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m. and the regular meeting started at 7:00 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

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Henry Clark made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with the following items pulled out: 4C Item 10 Board Policy 405.2; 4C Item 11 Board Policy 405.2R; 4D Item 2 Board Policy 406.1; 4D Item 8 Board Policy 407; and 4D Items 16-19 Board Policies 408.4, 409, 409.1, 4091R. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Minutes were approved from the work session on January 4, 2012; work session and regular meeting on January 9, 2012; special meeting and work session on January 23, 2012 and the Super Board meeting held on January 31, 2012.

Second Reading Approvals:

 

First Reading Approvals:

The  employees  designated  as  retiring  are  requesting  the  leave  incentive.        The  coaching  positions  are contingent up finding suitable replacements.

The open enrollment requests were approved for Savannah, Kiley, Jessica and Brodie.  The open enrollment request for Benjamin was denied due to our district being unable to provide the appropriate program.

Financial reports as of January 31, 2012 were approved.

 

The Board discussed 4C Item 10 Board Policy 405.2 and 4C Item 11 Board Policy 405.2R. Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve Board Policies 405.2 and 405.2R as presented. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

 

The Board discussed 4D Item 2 Board Policy 406.1; 4D Item 8 Board Policy 407; and 4D Item 16-19 Board Policies 408.4, 409, 409.1, 4091R. Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve Board Policies 406.1, 407, 408.4, 409, 409.1, 4091R as presented. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

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.

Craig Patzer reported on the Boost for Families meeting he attended.

Henry Clark requested to read the following into record.

I believe as an organization we have come to a critical point on Safety. One where it is not a discussion of degrees, but where we are far over the line. This issue has existed or started over the last five years. Normally this would be a building level or administration level of responsibility. Having reached the severity and length of time currently, with the improvement arrow not pointed upward, this becomes a Board level responsibility. I recommend the following actions:

1. Have the insurnace company and our Attorney's hold sessions with the Board and explain to us, our group and individual responsibilities and liabilities.

2. Curtail all external relationships and engagements to our immediate school resources and systems for the next two years until we have developed, implemented and curtailed all employee and student safety issued to a manageable level. 

3. Learn fromthe past and the future. Have all Employee and Student incident reports above a level "x" from the last two years and going forward, brough before the board on a timely basis for it's review. This will allow more timely identification and response to any required Board Policy, resource and Goal setting steps required.

4. The Safety committee which it is my understanding has not met this school year should report out every month to the board in a "structured" fashion. Since this committee has not met this last year, I would recommend the leadership of that committee be changed to reflect the urgency and skill sets needed to move this forward. 

5. Our newer Board members may still think this a "degree" question. I would recommend they be brought up to speed on all Worker Safety issues by a review of the claims report for the last 5 years. I would also recommend they be brought up to speed on all the Student incident reports for the last two years and also sensitive "closed" meeting actions for the last two years.

 

It is not a question of degrees anymore, it is a question of leadership. Why is this urgent? Because our number one product to the community is Safety. Without getting past Safety we cannot effectively address Education. If we can't trust our organization with our children's Safety, then we can't trust us with their money or more importantly their education.

 

I appreciate the guidance and wisdom of the community leaders who I have sought out their advice on both my assessment of the situation, and, the direction and steps needed to move forward.  Thank you.

 

Following Henry Clark’s comments, Dave Blum commented that safety is an ongoing plan of the Board and spoke on discussions the Board has had regarding safety.

 

Theresa Romens spoke on how the community has put their trust into the Glenwood School Board of Directors by passing the Revenue Purpose Statement. She also reported on the Super Board Meeting between the City Council and County Board of Supervisors. There is a legislative coffee scheduled for Saturday, February 18 at the engineers’ office from 9-10 am. A Super Board Meeting of school districts will be held in Corning, Iowa on March 29th. The district will have a Department of Education site visit in April. There will be some interview questions for the Board on April 24th. A work session will be held from 6-8 p.m. on March 26, 2012 in the Central Office board room on safety.

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Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

 

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New Business

A.Presentation and Approval of Fiscal Year 2011 Audit

Mary Babinat, auditor from Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C., presented the Fiscal Year 2011 audit to the Board. Following the presentation, Dave Blum made a motion to approve 2010-11 audit report. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

B.Approval of Approximately $9,000,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2012 Henry Clark 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 $8,499,865.84 in General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2012. By refunding the bonds, the district saved $719,535 or 6.93% over the life of the bonds. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion.  Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to terminate Wells Fargo as the District’s Paying Agent. Henry Clark seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to hire Bankers Trust as the District’s Paying Agent. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the following resolution: RESOVLED, that the  Board  of Directors of Glenwood Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2012-2013 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the school calendar as proposed for the 2012-2013 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the practicum/student teaching clinical agreement with Kaplan University for placement of practicum and student teaching students. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the student teaching agreement with Northwest Missouri State University for the Fall 2012 semester. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement  with  Distributed  Website  Corporation  for rSchoolToday Activity Scheduler. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m.

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.

The Board held a work session to discuss Board Policy 401.7 Leave Incentive of Licensed Staff and Board Policy

403.5 Leave Incentive – Classified Staff board policies. Margo Young spoke on behalf of the GEA. The board discussed the difference between an incentive and a severance package. Also discussed were different scenarios on how and when a leave incentive could be offered. School attorney's Brett Nitzchke and Emily Ellingson were on hand to answer questions.

 

The work session was over at 7:02 p.m.

 

The regular meeting started at 7:10 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

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Henry Clark made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on December 12, 2011.

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

Financial reports as of December 31, 2012 were approved.

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. Sybil Finken, Karen Hansen and Karen Bueltel spoke on the leave incentive for certified staff.

There will be several upcoming special board meetings. On January 23, 2012 the board will meet in the Central Office board room from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a special meeting and work session to work on board goals. On January 24, 2012 the board will meet with the city and county at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. There will be a negotiation session with the GEA on January 17, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the Central Office board room. The board will hold a work session on February 27, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Central Office board room on building facilities.

The Middle School math teachers presented on Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Jordan Bueltel, Ben Haynes, Mallory White, Becky Ruth, Stephanie Carter and Colleen Confer explained the process they use as a collaborative team to develop a plan using SMART goals that improves student learning.

Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

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The board discussed the leave incentive for licensed and classified staff. Margo Young spoke on how the decision affects teachers. Following discussion, Ann Staiert made a motion to approve  the following leave incentives for licensed and classified staff. The leave incentive for licensed staff for the 2011-12 school year will be 80% of the difference between the teaching  salary and  a beginning teachers base pay plus a $5,000 stipend. The leave incentive for classified staff for the 2011-12 school year will be 38% of the employee’s salary plus a $2,500 stipend. The leave incentive for licensed staff for the 2012-13 school year will be 80% of the difference between the teaching salary and a beginning teachers base pay. The leave incentive for classified staff for the 2011-12 school year will be 38% of the employee’s salary. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the entertainment agreement with Complete for DJ services for Prom on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in the amount of $695.00. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Child Care Provider Agreement with Nebraska Health and Human Services for Kids Place. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion directing the Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, to solicit the school district’s credit rating from Moody’s. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. 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.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Henry Clark, and Linda Young. Dave Blum was absent.

 

Terry Marlow, Ann Kastrup and Michelle Bennett were recognized for their work with the summer food service program.

 

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Linda Young made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Henry Clark seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Minutes were approved from the special meeting on June 13, 2011; the regular meeting on June 13, 2011 and the special meeting on June 28, 2011.

 

 

Second Reading Approvals:

 

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

 

 

Financial reports as of June 30, 2011 were approved.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

The 2011 Fiscal Management Conference will be held on July 20th in Ames, IA. Superintendent Embray handed out information on student registration that will be held on August 9, 2011 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on an art project the Marketing class wants to do.

 

Kelli Berke went over student achievement data that is part of our annual progress report.

 

DLR recently did a facilities study of the Glenwood Community School District.  Mike Kros, DLR representative, presented the study to the Board.

 

There was no old business.

 

Action was postponed until the August board meeting

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the renewal application to participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch program and to use the offer vs. serve plan. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Food Service Agreement with West Central Community Action for the purchase of meals for Head Start I and II. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Food Service Agreement with Kids Place Daycare for the purchase of meals. Linda Young seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Action was postponed until the August board meeting

Linda Young made a motion to re-appoint Shirley Lundgren as the District’s Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2011-12 school year. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried. Board President, Theresa Romens, administered the Oath of Office.

Linda Young, Board Vice-President, presided over this action item. Henry Clark made a motion to approve a maximum  depository  limit  of  $12,000,000  at  Glenwood  State  Bank  and  a  maximum  depository  limit  of $5,200,000 at First National Bank for the 2011-12 school year. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. Henry Clark and Theresa Romens voted “aye”. Linda Young abstained.  Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the following Level I Investigators for the 2011-12 school  year. Northeast Elementary – Kevin Farmer; West Elementary – Joan Crowl; Middle School – Kerry Newman; High School – Heidi Stanley; Kid’s Place – Joe Giangreco 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. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Linda Young made a motion to approve Devin Embray as the facilitator of the Teacher Mentoring  and Induction Program plan. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the revised 2011-12 school calendar. After the board approved the calendar in March, it was discovered there were two Wednesday professional development days that would need to be removed – February 22 and April 11. The end of the 4th quarter should be Tuesday, May 22, 2012 instead of Monday, May 21, 2012.  Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the building level staff handbooks and the coaches’ handbook as presented in the board packet for the 2011-12 school year. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Board President, Theresa Romens, took nominations for an interim board member. Ann Staiert was nominated by Theresa Romens. Chelle Ringsdorf was nominated by Devin Embray in Dave Blum’s absence. Frank Overhue and Paul Speck were nominated by Henry Clark. Paper ballots were used to vote. Henry Clark voted for Frank Overhue. Linda Young and Theresa Romens voted for Ann Staiert. Ann Staiert was declared the winner. Henry Clark made a motion to approve Ann Staiert as the interim board member. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried. Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary, administered the Oath of Office.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Henry Clark, and Linda Young. Dave Blum was absent.

 

Terry Marlow, Ann Kastrup and Michelle Bennett were recognized for their work with the summer food service program.

 

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Linda Young made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Henry Clark seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Minutes were approved from the special meeting on June 13, 2011; the regular meeting on June 13, 2011 and the special meeting on June 28, 2011.

 

 

Second Reading Approvals:

 

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

 

 

Financial reports as of June 30, 2011 were approved.

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

The 2011 Fiscal Management Conference will be held on July 20th in Ames, IA. Superintendent Embray handed out information on student registration that will be held on August 9, 2011 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on an art project the Marketing class wants to do.

 

Kelli Berke went over student achievement data that is part of our annual progress report.

 

DLR recently did a facilities study of the Glenwood Community School District.  Mike Kros, DLR representative, presented the study to the Board.

 

There was no old business.

 

Action was postponed until the August board meeting

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the renewal application to participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch program and to use the offer vs. serve plan. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Food Service Agreement with West Central Community Action for the purchase of meals for Head Start I and II. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Food Service Agreement with Kids Place Daycare for the purchase of meals. Linda Young seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Action was postponed until the August board meeting

Linda Young made a motion to re-appoint Shirley Lundgren as the District’s Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2011-12 school year. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried. Board President, Theresa Romens, administered the Oath of Office.

Linda Young, Board Vice-President, presided over this action item. Henry Clark made a motion to approve a maximum  depository  limit  of  $12,000,000  at  Glenwood  State  Bank  and  a  maximum  depository  limit  of $5,200,000 at First National Bank for the 2011-12 school year. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. Henry Clark and Theresa Romens voted “aye”. Linda Young abstained.  Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the following Level I Investigators for the 2011-12 school  year. Northeast Elementary – Kevin Farmer; West Elementary – Joan Crowl; Middle School – Kerry Newman; High School – Heidi Stanley; Kid’s Place – Joe Giangreco 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. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Linda Young made a motion to approve Devin Embray as the facilitator of the Teacher Mentoring  and Induction Program plan. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the revised 2011-12 school calendar. After the board approved the calendar in March, it was discovered there were two Wednesday professional development days that would need to be removed – February 22 and April 11. The end of the 4th quarter should be Tuesday, May 22, 2012 instead of Monday, May 21, 2012.  Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the building level staff handbooks and the coaches’ handbook as presented in the board packet for the 2011-12 school year. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Board President, Theresa Romens, took nominations for an interim board member. Ann Staiert was nominated by Theresa Romens. Chelle Ringsdorf was nominated by Devin Embray in Dave Blum’s absence. Frank Overhue and Paul Speck were nominated by Henry Clark. Paper ballots were used to vote. Henry Clark voted for Frank Overhue. Linda Young and Theresa Romens voted for Ann Staiert. Ann Staiert was declared the winner. Henry Clark made a motion to approve Ann Staiert as the interim board member. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried. Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary, administered the Oath of Office.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer, Henry Clark and Dave Blum.

Kerry Newman was presented a certificate for being a State Finalist for Principal of the Year.

Kevin Farmer showed a power point presentation of 5th  grade Science Camp.  Jerad Getter, Mills County Conservation

Board, was presented a plaque for his help with Science Camp.   Mark Boucher and Bryan Hayes, DNR, were also recognized helping with Science Camp.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4N. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 14, 2012, the special meeting held on May 29, 2012 and Super Board Meeting held on May 29, 2012.

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

 

4H – Open Enrollments

 

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Financial reports as of April 30, 2012 were approved.

 

 

4K – Out of State Travel

 

4L – Overnight Travel 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.

There will be a meeting in July on the Code of Conduct board policy. A committee will meet to re-do the policy. Theresa Romens reported on an ABLE meeting she attended in Griswold. There is an IASB Fiscal Conference in Ames on July 18 if any board members want to attend. A special board meeting on the High School wireless project and a facility study meeting will be held on June 26th. A special board meeting on the Northeast Remodel project will be held on June 29th. The next Super Board meeting with the city and county will be in September.

Kyle updated the Board on where the technology committee is. The administrators are meeting on Thursday to finalize a tech usage policy that will ready by the July board meeting. The goal is to have professional development on computer during the 2012-13 school year and go to 1:1 initiative for the 2013-14 school year.

Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

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The board discussed the legislative priorities from IASB. Some of the priorities the board is interested in are: 1-6- 11-16-18-19-20-22 and 30. Members will look these priorities over and the board will vote on them at the July board meeting. Craig Patzer volunteered to be the delegate to the legislative at the school board convention in November.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Best Care Agreement for employee assistance for the 2012-13 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the payment of year end expenditures on June 30, 2012 contingent upon funds available. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing contract for the 2012-13 school year.  Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Food Service Agreement with West Central Community Action for the purchase of meals for Head Start I and II for the 2012-13 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Food Service Agreement with Kids Place Daycare for the purchase of meals. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Action was postponed until the July 9, 2012 regular meeting.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve purchasing the Web Link Module in the amount of $1,145 and the annual maintenance fee of $300. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Call to Order

Ann Staiert, President Pro-Tem, called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

The following Board members were present:  Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer, and Theresa Romens via phone.  Henry Clark arrived at 4:50 p.m.

 

At 4:30 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the Northeast Remodel Project.   There were no stated objections, written or oral, to proposed project.

The public hearing was over at 4:59 p.m. The special meeting started at 5:00 p.m.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the  consent agenda including items 4A through 4E. Henry Clark seconded the motion.  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.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.

 

Members of the girls’ basketball team were recognized for qualifying for the state tournament. Members recognized were: Grace Newman, Amber Lucy, McKenna Henze, Alexia Fisher, Alexis Moreno, Rachel DeYoung, Sydney Gutschenritter, Kelsey Kruse, Emily Blum, Bailey Starner, Halie Darrow, Kierney Motz, Reiny Ostrander, Lisa Nebel, and Morgan Lucy. The girls’ basketball team managers Bree VanNess, Abby Schultz, Sierra Edwards and Marley Chavez were also recognized. Each member was presented a certificate. Coaches are Barry Loeffelbein, Callie Ohm and Brian Albert. Spencer Smith was recognized for qualifying for the state swimming tournament.

 

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Henry Clark commented on board policies 406.1, 408.4, 500.3. 500.4 and 500.6. Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with the following items pulled out:  Board Policies 406.1 and 408.4. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on February 13, 2012 and the special meeting and work session on February 27, 2012.

 

 

Second Reading Approvals:

 

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

Financial reports as of February 29, 2012 were approved.

 

 

 

 

The Board discussed Board Policy 406.1. Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve Board Policies 406.1 as presented. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

 

The Board discussed Board Policy 408.4. Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve Board Policies 408.4 as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  Blum voted yes. Patzer, Romens, Clark and Staiert voted no. Motion failed.

 

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.

 

Henry Clark reported on a safety committee meeting he had attended. Ann Staiert reported on the Chamber Betterment meeting she had attended. The school district received a certificate from the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce in recognition and thanks for the renovation of the Glenwood Community School District Transportation/Operations Facility and for our investment in Glenwood and Mills County.

 

Presentations

The West fourth grade teachers presented on the 4th grade Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Kim Blanchard, Laurie Weekly, Cheryl Cheney, Kathy Konigsmark, Janet Presley, Amie Abbott, Jennifer Tallmon and Marcia Van Ness explained the process they use as a collaborative team to develop a plan using SMART goals that improves student learning.  A power point of why students like the PLC techniques was shown.

 

A power point on the 2012-13 certified budget was presented. Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, reviewed the budget process, explained key components of the budget and showed a comparison of the last four years Aid & Levy budget worksheets.

 

Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

 

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Dave Blum made a motion to approve the preliminary 2012-13 school budget for publication. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to set Monday, April 9, 2012 at 6:45 pm at the High School Media Center, 504 E Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA as the date, time and place to hold the public hearing on the 2012-13 school budget.  Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the tentative agreement with the Glenwood Education Associate for the 2012-13 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. 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.

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum. Henry Clark arrived at 7:34 p.m.

Vocal Jazz students were recognized for winning the State 3A Vocal Jazz Championship; Jazz Band students were recognized for earning 7th at State Jazz Band Championship; Individual and Large Group students were recognized for their fantastic year and Jacy Embray was recognized for winning the Best of the Best at the Juried Art Competition.

None

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on April 9, 2012, and the special meeting and work session on April 16, 2012.

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

4F – Transfers

4H – Open Enrollments

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Financial reports as of April 30, 2012 were approved.