Call to Order

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

 

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

 

At 6:45 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year.  There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the proposed budget.

 

On a motion made by Dave Blum and seconded by Linda Young the agenda was unanimously approved.

 

The board approved the minutes of March 8, March 22 and March 29, 2010 and the bills and financial statements. The Board accepted the resignation from Stephanie Meggers, assistant girls’ basketball coach; Myron Ocander, assistant girls’ basketball coach; and Derrica Hutchings, assistant cheerleading coach effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year. Caitlin McIntosh resigned as head cheerleading coach, contingent upon possible changes in duties. If no changes in duties are made, her resignation would be effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year. Also approved were four incoming open enrollment applications and two out going open enrollment applications.

 

There were no visitors that addressed the Board.

 

Speech coaches Mike Schmidt, Russell Crouch and Bobbi Jo Rohrberg talked about the nine All-State nominations. Students qualifying for All-State were: Carmen Finken, Eric Woodrow, Rachel Foster, Sabrina Utterback, Bobbi Jo Rockwell, Sara Hubner, Ryan Hansen and Patrick Kalhorn. This was Carmen Finken’s seventh nomination.

 

Pete Jacobus reported Jazz Band is headed for state competition for the seventh year in a row.

 

FCCLA sponsor, Janis Moore, reported twelve medals were awarded at recent Star Events competition, with six entries going to national competition.

 

Several art students have artwork at a juried competition.  The art work will be displayed at fine arts night on Thursday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the high school.

Ali Lunning and Erika Schwanke developed a FCCLA Star Event called SHOCS, Students Helping Other Classmates Succeed. This peer tutoring project was selected for national competition. Ali presented the program to the board.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve the certification of Fiscal Year 2011 budget as published.  Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

Pete Jacobus requested permission to take band students on a trip to Chicago April 22-25th. He talked about the trip schedule and how the trip is funded. Following the presentation, Dave Warren made a motion to approve the out of state band trip to Chicago, IL on April 22-25, 2010. Dave Blum seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Terry Marlow presented the board with information on eTrition software. Following the presentation, Henry Clark made a motion to authorized staff to order the eTrition software upgrade for the Meal Tracker System in the amount of $17,562, to be paid from the Hot Lunch Fund. Dave Blum seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by Henry Clark and seconded by Linda Young the Board unanimously approved the recommended 2010-2011 school calendar.

 

On a motion made by Henry Clark and seconded by David Warren the Board unanimously approved tabling action on the 2011-2012 school calendar until the October 2010 meeting.

 

Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve the list of board policies in series 700, 800 and 900 for review.  David Warren seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Principal, Joan Crowl, went over the Voluntary Preschool Grant and how to apply. Linda Young made a motion to approve the Letter of Intent to apply for the Voluntary Preschool Grant. Dave Blum seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Following discussion, David Warren made a motion to withdraw all district funds from the Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust (ISJIT) and to deposit them in local financial institutions. Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by Dave Blum and seconded by Linda Young the board unanimously approved a lease agreement with West Central Community Head Start for the 2010-2011 school year. Head Start will lease two classrooms in the administration building.

 

Following discussion, Dave Warren made a motion to set a public hearing on the completion and termination of the 28E agreement with the City of Glenwood regarding the exchange of land for construction of the new high school and city recreational fields. The hearing will be held on May 10, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. in the High School Media Center. Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

The board discussed reductions in force. Dave Blum made a motion to authorize administration to give reduction in force notices for extended contracts as needed. Linda Young seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Middle School Principal, Heidi Stanley, gave an update on the middle school SINA audit. The audit focuses on analyzing student achievement data. An action plan with very specific goals is being written. The Race to the Top Memorandum of Understanding will be on the May agenda. Iowa will try for funding on the second round of applications. Dave Greenwood is putting together a list of summer projects for the May meeting. Wednesday, April 21st will be Support Staff Appreciation Day and Tuesday, May 4th will be Teacher Appreciation Day.

                                       

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Frank Overhue, Bill Agan, David Warren and Linda Young.

 

On a motion made by Bill Agan and seconded by Frank Overhue the agenda was unanimously approved. The board approved the minutes of July 13 and 27, 2009, the bills and financial statements.  Resignations were accepted from Eric Smith, high school social students and Chad Van Kley, high school science, assistant baseball coach, assistant high school football coach, and assistant high school boys’ basketball coach, effective at the end of the 2008-09 school year. Two outgoing open enrollments and three incoming open enrollments were approved.

 

There were no visitors that addressed the Board.

 

The board talked about how the new building that is about ready to open and the estimated unspent balance.

 

A list of activities planned for the new and returning teachers was handed out to the board members.

 

David Warren made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western for two additional students who attend the BLAST program during for the 2009-10 school year. Linda Young seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by Frank Overhue and seconded by Bill Agan the board unanimously approved staff to apply for a Donors Choose grant of $500; a Toyota Tapestry grant of $2,000 and a Mills County Endowment grant around $1,500-$2,000 for use in the middle school science department.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve the legislative priorities for 2009-2010 as presented. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

Bill Agan made a motion to approve the first reading of board policies 201.4, 201.6, 203.12, 402.8, 404.10, 409.8, 410.7, 503.13, 6012 and 802.5. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by Linda Young and seconded by Bill Agan the board unanimously approved a $10 per day increase in the authorized substitute teacher pay for the 2009-10 school year.

 

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the work session to order at 5:02 p.m.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Henry Clark, Dave Blum and Linda Young. Dave Warren arrived at 5:55 p.m.

 

Omaha Construction Services gave a final report on the new high school building. The few things left to complete will be done by the end of December. Dave Greenwood and Ted Mintle reported on the owner provided items that need to be completed.

 

Work Session – Board Goal Session

The board goal from the special meeting with Glenn Grove was presented for review and discussion. Following discussion, the board decided they liked the goal as written as it had specific points but was broad enough to meet the needs of the board.

 

On a motion made by Dave Warren and seconded by Dave Blum the Board unanimously approved the minutes of November 9, 2009, November 16, 2009 and November 30, 2009 and the bills and financial statements. Also approved were two incoming open enrollment applications and four outgoing open enrollment applications. The resignation of Dr. Stan Sibley, Superintendent, was approved effective June 30, 2010.

 

There were no visitors that addressed the Board.

 

Board member Linda Young received the Better Boardsmanship Award. All State band  and  vocal students were recognized.

 

Middle School Math Teacher, Colleen Confer, and students Justin Pachl, Kristen Nakamoto and Colton McNeel reported on a math project integrating technology into the algebra curriculum.

 

Dave Warren made a motion to approve the SBRC application for Allowable Growth for Open Enrolled Out and Ell students in the amount of $161,312 for the 2009-10 school year. Linda Young seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve the SBRC application for Allowable Growth for Negative Special Education Balance in the amount of $342,235 for the 2009-10 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the SBRC application for Allowable Growth for Drop Out Prevention in the amount of $611,155 for the 2010-11 school year. Dave Warren seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the Work Session to order at 6:02 p.m.

 

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

 

A Board work session on the Fiscal Year 2011 budget was held. Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, shared financial projections based on several different what ifs. How much will have to be cut from the FY 11 budget was discussed. The board and administrators submitted ideas on how to make the necessary cuts. A preliminary budget will be presented at the March meeting.

 

The regular board meeting started at 7:00 p.m.

 

On a motion made by Dave Blum and seconded by Linda Young the Board unanimously approved the minutes of January 11, 2010 and January 25, 2010, the bills and financial statements as well as seven incoming open enrollment applications and four outgoing open enrollment application for. Also approved were the letters of resignation and requests for the early retirement incentive from Elizabeth Wanning, associate, and Cathy Stone, secretary, effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year.

 

During the public forum Susan Reed addressed the Board regarding the cut the state made in Teacher Salary Supplement funds. Margo Young presented the Board with GEA’s ideas for cutting costs in the district. Students Ericka Schwanke and Ali Lunning addressed the Board expressing their disappointment that the Instructional Support Levy did not pass. Karen Bueltel also expressed her disappointment that the ISL did not pass and thanks the ones who voted for the ISL. She promised that she and others will continue to do their best to teach with limited resources.

 

Dance Team members in attendance, Danelle Newman, Shelby Cronk, Jordyn Peterson and Shelbie Congdon along with the coaches, Sue Collins and Ruth Congdon, were recognized for their accomplishments which include a team academic award and 4th and 5th place showings at state dance competition. Several students are currently participating in the All Southwest Iowa Band. West K-Kids raised over $1,700 for Haiti relief. Middle School students Caitlin Brown and Emma Gray had art work chosen for the Youth Art Month Gallery. All 16 students participating in large group speech contest received Division I ratings. West students exceeded their reading goal by reading over 854,500 pages this year.

 

Joan Crowl, Northeast Elementary Principal, and teachers Tami Bertini, Julie McMullen, Karen Hansen, Ann Aldrich, Dawn Hillyer and Diane Von Tersch presented a power point on the co-teaching program.

 

The Board delayed action on Approval of the Canvass of Votes for the February 2, 2010 special election until the March meeting as the canvass of votes was not ready.

 

The Board of Directors met with the Glenwood Education Association to accept the GEA’s initial bargaining proposal. Susan Reed presented the proposal. Jim Thrane and Lori Gregory represented the GEA negotiation team.

 

President Romens called the ISL Public Forum to order at 6:04 p.m.

 

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

 

Dr. Sibley handed out a power point presentation and Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Instructional Support Levy. Representatives from the courthouse explained how to request an absentee ballot and the voting procedure. Voting will take place at the Legion from 7 am to 8 pm on February 2, 2010. The Board answered questions regarding the ISL.

 

The regular board meeting started at 7:06 p.m.

 

On a motion made by Linda Young and seconded by Dave Warren the Board unanimously approved the minutes of December 7, 2009, December 14, 2009 and December 21, 2009, the bills and financial statements as well as two incoming open enrollment applications and one outgoing open enrollment application for the 2010-11 school year.

 

There were no visitors that addressed the Board.

 

Coaches Todd and Lu Peverill gave an overview of the boys cross country team’s very successful year. Team members in attendance were introduced.

 

West Principal, Kevin Farmer reported on the Channel 3 coverage of the Ram Bank at West Elementary. Joe Giangreco, Special Education Director, reported on the special education program.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the list of mid-term graduates, contingent upon the completion of all requirements. David Warren seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

Following discussion, Dave Warren made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with State of Iowa to apply for a Race to the Top federal grant. Henry Clark seconded the motion. Dave Warren and Theresa Romens voted yes.  Linda Young, Henry Clark and Dave Blum voted no.  Motion failed.

 

On a motion made by Henry Clark and seconded by Linda Young, the board unanimously approved a revision to the 2009-2010 school calendar to include January 18 as a student day and not as a professional development day. The revision of January 18 to a student day will make up one of our snow days.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the work session meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

 

DLR and CSI gave a facilities update on the new high school.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Frank Overhue, Bill Agan, David Warren and Linda Young.

 

On a motion made by Bill Agan and seconded by Frank Overhue the agenda was unanimously approved.

The board approved the minutes of June 8, 2009, the bills and financial statements. Resignations were accepted from Cindy Zimmerly, Special Education Teacher; Sheila Hansen, Tag Teacher and Math Bee sponsor and Callie Ohm, Assistant High School Volleyball coach effective at the end of the 2008-09 school year. Two outgoing open enrollments were approved.

 

There were no visitors that addressed the Board.

 

Kerry Newman, High School Principal, gave an update on summer sports.

 

There were no reports.

 

On a motion made by Frank Overhue and seconded by David Warren, the board unanimously approved bids for the new high school from Wenger in the amount of $34,398 for vocal and band equipment; Sports Graphics in the amount of $14,070.50 for panel mats; and Resolite in the amount of $21,190 for two wrestling mats.

 

On a motion made by David Warren and seconded by Linda Young, the board unanimously approved bids from Anderson Underground in the amount of $13,570.02 for storm drains at the baseball and softball fields; Alarm Pros in the amount of $16,860 for access controls at Northeast Elementary; and Rasmussen Mechanical in the amount of $28,215 for boiler repairs at Northeast Elementary.

 

Bill Agan made a motion to approve staff to request Qualified School Construction Bond Authority through the Iowa Department of Education for the renovation of the athletic complex. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve staff to apply for an Energy Efficient Grant through the Iowa Office of Energy Independence. Frank Overhue seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by David Warren and seconded by Bill Agan the board unanimously approved the contract renewal for a new copier and duplicator at the Print Shop.

 

Bill Agan made a motion to approve the following salary settlements: 3.5% total package salary settlements for classified non-union employees, administrators and Superintendent; .59% increase for bus; and 4.1% total package salary settlement for classified union employees.  Linda Young seconded the motion.

 

Following discussion, David Warren amended the motion to pull out the administrators and Superintendent salary increases. Linda Young seconded the motion. David Warren voted yes. Frank Overhue, Linda Young and Bill Agan voted no. Theresa Romens abstained.

 

The board then voted on the original motion. Frank Overhue, Linda Young, Theresa Romens and Bill Agan voted yes.  David Warren voted no.

 

Joan Crowl and Kevin Farmer presented the handbooks for approval. Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the revisions to the West Elementary, Northeast Elementary and Middle School student and staff handbooks as presented.  Bill Agan seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On motion made by Frank Overhue and seconded by David Warren the Board unanimously approved Bill Agan as the Delegate to the AEA Convention.

 

On motion made by David Warren and seconded by Frank Overhue the Board unanimously approved Linda Young as the Alternate Delegate to the AEA Convention.

 

Bill Agan made a motion to approve the contract with Head Start for the lease of two rooms at 103 Central and the Head Start foodservice agreement for the 2009-10 school year. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

On motion made by Linda Young and seconded by David Warren the Board unanimously approved the reappointment of Shirley Lundgren as the District’s Board Secretary.

 

Frank Overhue made a motion to approve a depository limit of $5.2 million at Glenwood State Bank, First National Bank and Tier One Bank for the 2009-10 school year. Bill Agan seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

On motion made by Linda Young and seconded by Bill Agan the Board unanimously gave the Board Secretary approval to transfer funds between accounts at the Glenwood State Bank.

 

Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the Level I Investigators as presented in the board packet. Bill Agan seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

David Warren made a motion to approve the application renewal to participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch program and to use the offer versus serve plan. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

Bill Agan made a motion to renew the agreement with SAI for the Administrator Mentoring and Induction Program. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

David Warren made a motion to approve Stan Sibley as the facilitator of the Teacher Mentoring and Induction Program plan. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

Bill Agan made a motion to approve the second reading of board policy 902.8-Smoke/Tobacco Free Environment. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western for our students who attend the BLAST program during for the 2009-10 school year. Linda Young seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by Linda Young and seconded by Bill Agan the board unanimously approved continue participation in the Assessment Solutions through AEA 13 for the 2009-10 school year.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

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

 

On a motion made by Henry Clark and seconded by Dave Blum the agenda was unanimously approved.

 

The board approved the minutes of May 10 and May 24, 2010 and the bills and financial statements. The Board approved hiring Lynda Eckheart, Middle School Art Teacher; Kimberly Akers, West Elementary Level I Teacher; and Jeannie Bates, Elementary TAG Teacher. Resignations were accepted from Russell Crouch, High School Student Council Sponsor; Jedd Taylor, Head Middle School Boys Track Coach; and Kelly Schubauer, Assistant High School Football Coach and Assistant High School Wrestling Coach effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year and contingent upon finding a suitable replacement. Also approved were two outgoing open enrollment applications.

 

There were no visitors that addressed the Board.

 

Girls Track Coaches, Brad and Eric Rasmussen; Boys Track Coach, Mark Starner and Boys Soccer Coach Mike Artist talked about the sport season and recognized state qualifiers. Joan Crowl announced that Glenwood Schools received the State Voluntary Pre-School grant in the amount of $187,000. Board President Theresa Romens presented retiring Superintendent Stan Sibley with a clock from the Board.

 

High School Principal, Kerry Newman, and Middle School Principal, Heidi Stanley, talked about the Personal Finance class that is being developed for the high school curriculum and the Intro to Business class that will be taught in eighth grade next year.

 

Kyle Eckheart, tech director, passed out a report on current instructional technology and technology infrastructure and what is needed for the future.

 

On a motion made by Henry Clark and seconded by Dave Blum, the Board unanimously awarded the bid for the front canopy repair at middle school to R L Craft in the amount of $16,793. Motion carried.

 

Following discussion, Linda Young made a motion to approve the bid for new bleachers at middle school from Seating and Athletic Facility in the amount of $50,918 and to accept the bid for gym floor repair from Glascock Floors Inc. in the amount of $15,927. Dave Blum seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Henry Clark, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens. Opposed was Dave Warren. Motion carried.

 

A motion was made by Dave Warren and seconded by Linda Young, the board unanimously approved the bid for new playground equipment at Northeast from Boland Recreation in the amount of $29,914. Motion carried.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve a five cent increase in the daily cost of a student lunch (to $2.05) and a five cent increase in the daily cost of a student breakfast (to $1.35) for the 2010-11 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

 

Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve an increase in school fees for the 2010-2011 school year of $2 for elementary students (to $30); an increase of $7 for middle school student (to $35); and an increase of $12 for high school students (to $40). There is a maximum cap of $130 per family. Dave Warren seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Dave Warren, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens.  Opposed was Henry Clark.  Motion carried.

 

On a motion made by Dave Warren and seconded by Henry Clark the Board unanimously approved the renewal of the contract with Drive Tek for drivers education services, for one year, and also approved the proposed increase of $15 per student (to $340).  Motion carried.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve the Community Use of School Facilities form as presented. Dave Warren seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Dave Warren, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens.  Opposed was Henry Clark.  Motion carried.

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve staff to pay year end expenditures on June 30, 2010 contingent upon funds available. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the IASB dues in the amount of $5,916 for the 2010-11 school year. Henry Clark seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Dave Warren, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens. Opposed was Henry Clark. Motion carried.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the subscription renewal of $2,500 to the Iowa School Finance Information Service for the 2010-11 school year. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

 

On a motion made by Dave Warren and seconded by Henry Clark the Board unanimously approved the review of board policy 701. Motion carried.

 

Dave Warren made a motion to approve the first reading of board policies 1004.2 and 1004.3. Linda Young seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the second reading of board policies 702.8, 702.12, 702.13, 901.1 and 903.1. Linda Young seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.  Motion carried.

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College for dual enrollment courses for the 2010-11 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Dave Warren, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens. Opposed was Henry Clark. Motion carried.

 

Linda Young made a motion to approve the Articulation Agreement with Iowa Western Community College for the 2010-11 school year. Dave Warren seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Dave Warren, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens. Opposed was Henry Clark. Motion carried.

 

On a motion made by Dave Blum and seconded by Dave Warren the Board unanimously approved the changes to the Northeast Elementary Handbook.  Motion carried.

 

No action was taken on changing the time of the July board meeting.

 

Following discussion, Linda Young made a motion to approve the employee benefit sheet for Kid’s Place as presented. Dave Warren seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Dave Warren, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens. Opposed was Henry Clark.  Motion carried.

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Glenwood and the Lil’ Rams Football Club for joint use of the Lil’ Rams concession stand until the school district builds its own concession stand. Dave Blum seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

 

Dave Warren made a motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the termination of the 28E agreement with the City of Glenwood. Dave Blum seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Motion carried.

 

On a motion made by Henry Clark and seconded by Linda Young the Board unanimously approve the termination of the 28E with the City of Glenwood. Motion carried.

 

Dave Warren made a motion to approved ratifying the tentative agreement with the Teamsters Union (Bus Drivers) for a total package increase of 2.94%. Classification I drivers will be paid $14.53 per hour (with a two hour minimum) and the Classification II drivers will be paid $20.30 per hour (with a two hour minimum). Currently there are six Classification II drivers. These six drivers will receive the higher pay as long as they drive their current route. Dave Blum seconded the motion. In favor of the motion were Dave Warren, Linda Young, Dave Blum and Theresa Romens. Opposed was Henry Clark. Motion carried.

 

The IASB 2010 Fiscal Management Conference will be held July 13th on the ISU campus in Ames, Iowa.

The board received a thank you from Glenn Grove for hosting the Super Board meeting. Lee Tack has been named the interim director of IASB.

 

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Warren and seconded by Henry Clark to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:04 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved.

 

                                                                                                                                     

Theresa Romens, Board President                                     Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary

 

 

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, Henry Clark, Dave Blum, David Warren and Linda Young.

 

A work session was held at 5:30 p.m.  Superintendent Sibley presented a power point presentation on the 2010-11 school budget. Different tax scenarios were handed out with the board asking questions.

 

The regular board meeting started at 7:00 p.m.

 

On a motion made by Linda Young and seconded by Henry Clark the agenda was unanimously approved.

 

The board approved the minutes of February 5, February 8 and February 22, 2010 and the bills and financial statements. Letters of retirement and requests for the early retirement incentive effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year were approved from Judy Goos, Middle School language arts teacher; Elizabeth Tronson, West Elementary music teacher; Sandra Wentworth, elementary art teacher; and Jean Zimmer, West Elementary resource teacher. The letter of retirement and request for the early retirement incentive effective May 2010 from Gene Sheets, custodian was approved. The Board accepted the resignation from LaVonne Renshaw, special education teacher, effective at the end of the 2009-10  school  year.  Also approved were one incoming open enrollment application and two out going open enrollment applications.

 

There were no visitors that addressed the Board.

 

Matt Dyer talked about the wrestling season and introduced the state wrestling qualifiers, Colin White, Tyler Maxwell, Nate Harms and Sam Jameson. Kerry Newman, High School Principal, announced four seniors, Caitlin Fikes, Kyle Krohn, Katie Greenfield and Taylor Williams have been named to the prestigious Hawkeye 10 All-Conference Academic Team. Janiece Kenzle reported on the students whose art work has been selected for inclusion in this year’s Youth Art Month exhibition. Joan Crowl introduced Nancy Wright who has been named Iowa’s Reading Teacher of the Year.

High School teachers, Brad Rasmussen, Belinda Bessey and Caitlin McIntosh provided presentations on how they are integrating technology into their classrooms.

 

Nancy Janssen of the Nolte, Cornman and Johnson audit firm presented the 2008-09 audit report to the Board. Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve the 2008-09 audit report. David Warren seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve the three year bid from Nolte, Cornman and Johnson to conduct the school district’s annual audit. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Dave Blum, David Warren and Linda Young.  Henry Clark arrived at 7:06 p.m.

 

On a motion made by Dave Blum and seconded by Linda Young the agenda was unanimously approved.

 

The board approved the minutes of April 7, April 8, April 9, April 12, April 13, and April 15, 2010 and the bills and financial statements. The Board accepted the resignation from Lisa Scott, special education teacher effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year. Also approved were two incoming open enrollment applications and five outgoing open enrollment applications.

 

Karen Bueltel addressed the Board to publically thank Superintendent, Dr. Stan Sibley, for his years of service and his support to the Glenwood Community School District.

 

Jessica Womack from Food Bank for the Heartland, Kevin Farmer and Tracy Swafford talked about the new backpack food program that provides packaged food for students to take home over the weekends.

 

Northeast Elementary Principal, Joan Crowl, reported students read 13,150 books in one month during the Razzle Dazzle Reading Program. To celebrate a tricycle race was held in the hall. The Northeast carnival raised between $9,000-$10,000 for books. An estimated 152 students will attend kindergarten roundup.

 

West Principal, Kevin Farmer, reported the carnival at West raised around $9,000 toward the playground restoration. The third grade musical will be held on May 11, 2010. West students read over one million pages during their reading challenge and will celebrate with ice cream sundaes.

 

Kerry Newman, high school principal, reported that all music students, except one group, receive I’s at state competition. A talent show raised over $3,000 for the journalism department. A dance was held after the Talent Show.

 

Middle School Principal, Heidi Stanley, was notified that due to a scoring error 6th grade math students placed 2nd not 4th at regional competition which qualified them for state competition.

Theresa Romens, Linda Young and Henry Clark passed out apples on May 4th to the teachers for Teacher Appreciation Day.

 

In honor of National School Board Week, Dr. Sibley thanked Board members for all the work they do and presented each member with a certificate.

 

The elementary after school reading program funded by ARRA and At-Risk dollars served around 100 students. Principals Joan Crowl and Kevin Farmer and teachers Karen Bueltel, Laura Weekly and Jean Zimmer shared how successful the after school program was. Second grade student Tyler Stanley shared with the Board his favorite things about the program.

 

Dave Blum made a motion to authorize and execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying certain real property described in Addendum 1 to the City of Glenwood, Iowa in consideration of the mutual covenants of the 28E agreement between the parties. Dave Warren seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by Dave Warren and seconded by Henry Clark, the Board unanimously awarded the bread bid for the 2010-11 school year to Sara Lee and the milk bid for the 2010-11 school year to Roberts Dairy.

 

The comprehensive district-wide infrastructure plan was discussed. Following discussion, Linda Young made a motion to approve the District-Wide Infrastructure Plan of summer projects as presented. The lights will be bid out later in the fall. Dave Blum seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Review of Board Policy 701 was tabled until the June meeting.

 

Dave Warren made a motion to approve the first reading of board policies 702.8, 702.12, 702.13, 901.1 and 903.1.  Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

On a motion made by Dave Warren the Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Iowa Department of Education and the Glenwood Community School District in support of the Race to the Top grant application with the conditions presented. Dave Blum seconded the motion. Dave Warren, Linda Young, Theresa Romens and Dave Blum voted yes.  Henry Clark voted no. Motion carried.

 

Dave Warren made a motion to increase the approved depository limit of $5.2 million at Glenwood State Bank to $12 million. Dave Blum seconded the motion. Henry Clark, Theresa Romens, Dave Warren and Dave Blum voted yes.  Linda Young abstained. Motion carried.

 

Following discussion, Linda Young made a motion to approve the revisions to the Early Childhood Teacher Associate job description.  Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Dave Warren made a motion to pay moving expenses up to $4,000 for the new Superintendent. Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.

 

Dave Blum made a motion for the Board to move into closed session per section 21.5 (l)(e) of the Code of Iowa to determine whether or not to suspend or expel a student. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. The board moved into closed session at 9:37 p.m. On a motion made by Dave Warren and seconded by Dave Blum the board unanimously approved moving out of closed session at 9:48 p.m.

 

Following the closed session, Dave Blum made a motion to expel a student for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year. Henry Clark seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.