Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

April 14, 2008

 

President Linda Young called the budget hearing to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 6:45 p.m. with the following members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan.

 

Hearing no comments on the proposed budget for 2008-2009 President Linda Young closed the hearing at 7:02 p.m.

 

The regular Board Meeting was then called to order whereas Superintendent Sibley informed the Board that two items needed to be added to the consent agenda:  Approve the letter of resignation from Gary Schoening and approve the withdrawal of resignation and request for early incentive pay from Dee Fenske.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to approve the amended agenda to approve the minutes of March 10, 2008, the bills and financial statements as presented.  Also approve the letters of resignation from High School Language Arts Teacher and Yearbook Sponsor Amy Abler, Middle School Social Studies Teacher and Assistant High School Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Middle School Boys Basketball Coach and Assistant Middle School Football Coach Patrick Bryan, and Northeast Elementary Special Education Teacher Laura Lambert, and PMIC Instructor Gary Schoening, all effective at the end of the 2007-2008 school year.  Approve the hiring of Belinda Bessey to fill a position which will be determined at a later date; Jana Litz to fill the Middle School Family & Consumer Science position, Bobbie Jo Rohrberg to fill the Elementary ELL position, and Joan Crowl to fill the Northeast Elementary Principal position, as well as the open enrollment application into the Glenwood District.  Approved Dee Fenske’s request to rescind her letter of resignation and request for early incentive pay.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum:

Grace Kirk addressed the Board regarding the proposed “School Structure” change moving from 8 periods to 7 periods a day and presented a petition signed by fellow students asking that the change not be made.

 

Good News Reports: Wrestling State Qualifiers

Coach of Year Honors Matt Dyer

Large Group and Individual Speech Students

Marsha Van Ness Demonstration Tape on Vocabulary Structural Analysis

 

What’s Happening in the Classroom:

High School Principal Kerry Newman answered questions the Board had concerning the change from an 8 to 7 period day.

Glenwood Community Schools Regular

Board Meeting

August 13, 2007

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following Board members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens.  Absent:  Bill Agan.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of July 16, 2007, the bills and financial statements.  Also approve the hiring of Ben Haynes to fill the Middle School Special Education Level 1 position; Kathy Konigsmark to fill a Third Grade Position; and Brent Douma to fill an Assist Middle School Volleyball coaching position. Also approve the one open enrollment application into the Glenwood District.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young. Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum-None.

Good News Reports were given.

 

What’s Happening In The Classroom:

Sherry Ford with the Mills County Extension Office explained the upcoming Poverty Simulation activity that will be held Tuesday, September 4th at the West Elementary Gym from 9:00 a.m. till noon.

 

Morgan Sonickson talked about the Wellness 4 Life Program and the added curriculum to the Physical Education classes over the past three years.  From the grant the district was able to add tumbling, dance, water safety and a rock wall at West elementary.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the 2007-2008 Board/Administration Goals as presented (copy on file). Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve Kid’s Place to apply for a Mills County Endowment Grant in an amount between $500-$1,500. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to add a new Non-Union Classified Benefit Sheet for 10 to 12 month employees working less than 8 hours per day and less than 40 hours per week, this adds 8 paid holidays and vacation days. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the application renewal to participate in the National School Breakfast/Lunch program and to use the “offer versus serve” plan.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

December 10, 2007

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 4:15 p.m. with the following members present: Nancy Krogstad, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan. Absent: Frank Overhue.

 

The Superintendent asked that the agenda be amended by adding Personnel Item to accept the resignation of Katrina Krashin, Middle School Resource Teacher, effective January 25, 2008 and Mike Kros from DLR under Administration Reports.  Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the amended agenda and consent agenda to approve the letter of resignation from Joyce Endicott, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, and the resignation of Katrina Krashin, Middle School Resource Teacher, effective January 25, 2008, and the open enrollment application in to the Glenwood District.  Ayes-4  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum:  None

Good News Reports:

Lisa Bartusek, Associate Executive Director for Board Development presented the Better Boardmanship plaque to the Glenwood Board of Education.

 

What’s Happening in the Classroom:

Tami Bertini, Laura Lambert, and Julie McMullen, Northeast Elementary teachers, reported on the Jolly Phonics Program being used at the Kindergarten and First Grade levels.

 

Frank Overhue arrived at 4:40 p.m.

 

Business Items:

Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the list of 13 mid-term graduates as presented, contingent upon completion of all requirements. Ayes-5  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the renewal lease with the Glenwood Resource Center for the use of Bldg 102, Bldg 103, the Meyer Bldg (Middle School), and Bldg 212 for 18 month period beginning July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009.  Ayes-

5  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve participation in the Iowa Select Provider Program for Workers Compensation claims starting January 1, 2009.  Ayes-5 Nays-0.  Motion carried.

Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

February 11, 2008

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan.  Absent:  None.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of January 14, 2008, the bills and financial statements, as well as the Letter of Resignation and request for the retirement incentive from Director of Food Services Jo Hodnett, effective December 31, 2008; Middle School Secretary Karen McCallan, effective June 30, 2008; and Business Manager/Board Secretary Judy Picker, effective December 31, 2008.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays- None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum:  None

 

Good News Reports were given.

 

What’s happening in the Classroom:

Bill Eich went over the Science Curriculum purchases estimated at $160,000 with the Board and informed them that he would probably be asking for approval to purchase the curriculum items at the March Board meeting.

 

Shirley Frederickson and Wayne Phipps were present to answer any questions that the Board might have concerning the wind turbine study.  Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the pre-application to the Office of Energy Independence for Wind Turbine for the Glenwood Community School District.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Rob Simmon and  Dan Hardcastle were present to answer questions and ask the Board to approve an application regarding the Science Research and Innovation Center.  Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve application for a grant in the amount of

$1.6 million for fiscal year 2009 for the Science Research and Innovation Center.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the resolution to support the State Wide Penny Sales Tax where as it supports our local schools, provides equity for our students and lowers the burden of our property tax payers.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of School Bonds in the amount of not to exceed $1,425,000, and levying a tax for the payment thereof.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None. Motion carried.

Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

July 16, 2007

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 8:00 a.m. with the following Board members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan. Absent: None.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the agenda and the consent agenda including minutes of June 11, 2007 and the bills and financial statements as presented. Also letters of resignation from Susan Grantham, from her Third Grade Resource teaching position; Callie Ohm, from her Assist Middle School Volleyball coaching position; and Martha Winum, from her Middle School Resource teaching position, all effective the end of the 2006-2007 school year. Approve the hiring of Theresa Bledsoe for Middle School Science and Middle School newspaper positions; Brent Douma for Third grade; Linda Forman for High School Level 1 teaching position; Kirsten Rush for a Kindergarten position; Chasidy Wederquist for an elementary position; Stephanie Meggers for Middle School English and Assist Middle School Volleyball, contingent upon release from her contract with Willamsburg School District; Melissa Stidfole for sixth grade Resource position, contingent upon release from her contract with the Sioux City School District; and Anne Pestel for Third Grade Resource position.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum:  Linda Woolley of Tier One Bank addressed the Board regarding depository limit for Glenwood Schools and using local banks vs ISJIT.

 

Good News reports were given.

 

What’s Happening in the Classroom:  Superintendent Sibley passed out Back to School Schedule of Events calendar.  A summer school report was given by Becky Ruth.

 

Business Items:

Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve the reappointment of Judy Picker as the Board Secretary/Treasurer for the 2007-2008 school year.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to approve a depository limit of $5.2 million at Glenwood State Bank, Mills County Bank and Tier One Bank for the 2007-2008 school year.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the following legislative priorities for the 2007-2008 school year.

1.Property Tax and Student Equity- Supports both student and taxpayer equity through th efoundatoin formula by combining the uniform and additional levies into a single foundation formula levy, with every reasonable attempt to maintain th ecurrnet statewide mix of state aid and local property taxes. The formula revision should also include a hold-harmless provision to avoid significant property tax increases in districts with lower levies under the existing formula. 

3.Professional Development -Supports full state funding to implement quality professional development to improve student learning through each school district's Career Development Plan. Additional days should be funded and required until a minimum of 10 days of quality professional develpment exists in every school district. The school district is the appropriate authority to determine the content and participation in professional development. 

4.Transportation -Supports the creation of an additional funding mechanism for school districts experienceing excessive transportation costs and the developement of a transportation funding mechanism that does not directly or indeirectly impact funding for the educational program. 

5.Instructional Support Levy -Supports including the instructional support level in the school foundation formula. Ayes-Krogstad,Overhue, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the appointment of Bill Agan as the IASB Legislative Action Network member for the 2007-2008 school year. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the Level I Investigators as follows:  Northeast Elementary, Ron Giller; West Elementary, Kevin Farmer; Middle School, Rick Kentfield; High School, Kerry Newman;  Building Bridges, Heidi Hoffmann; and Kids Place, Bill Eich; School nurses serve as alternates. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the following 5.58% total package increase for staff covered by the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America: a 55 cent per hour wage increase for building custodians and kitchen staff; 46 cents per hour wage increase for teacher associates and aides; and a 40 cent per hour wage increase for the staff at Kid’s Place.  Also approve a 10 cent increase on Shift Differential for staff working between 6:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve an increase in the per diem pay for substitute teachers to $113; for long-term substitute teachers to $139; and for authorized substitute teacher to $93.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Overhue to approve the proposed changes to the High School and Alternative High School Handbooks as presented. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Board Meeting

June 16, 2008

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens.  Absent:  Bill Agan.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of May 12, 2008, the bills and financial statements.  Also approve the letters of resignation from Northeast Elementary Special Education teacher Christa Ball, Northeast First Grade teacher Ami Leath, Middle School Special Education teacher associate Jennifer Butler, Sign Language Interpreter Lisa Stivers, and Assistant Girls Cross Country coach Paula Zillmer effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Approve the hiring of Jennifer Heiniche for Middle School English position, Mary Jane Agan for High School Spanish, Adam Giaffoglione for Middle School Social Studies, Belinda Bessey as High School Yearbook Sponsor, and Shirley Lundgren as Business Manager/Board Secretary.  Also approve the two open enrollments into the Glenwood District.  Ayes-Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Bill Agan arrived at 5:20 p.m. Public Forum:  None

 

Good News Reports were given concerning the 6th grade Math Bee Team, Boys Soccer and Girls Tennis “Doubles Team”.

 

What’s Happening in the Classroom:

Bill Eich presented the ITBS/ITED test results for Reading, Math and Science for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

Business Items:

Superintendent Sibley presented three different options for the Board to consider regarding the Election Law Change HF 2620.  Starting in 2009 Board members will be elected for four year terms instead of three year terms.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to approve the Resolution declaring that District #1- Nancy Krogstad position will be for a one year term only , election date September 9, 2008, and extend District #3- Theresa Romens term to year 2011.  Roll call vote was taken:  Romens-Aye, Agan-Aye, Krogstad-Aye, Overhue-Aye, Young-Aye.  Motion carried.

 

President Linda Young called to order the Hearing on the fore going proposals to sell the property located at 501 Tyson Street “Skating Rink property” to the Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. as Buyout of Lease and in addition, the School District will pay Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00).  Hearing no comments for or against this proposal the President closed the hearing at 6:45 p.m.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Agan to approve the Resolution directing Board President and Board Secretary to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying to Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc., in exchange for the relinquishment of the leasehold interest held by the Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. in certain real estate, execution of the Removal Agreement for Wrestling Building, and Consideration in the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) paid by the Glenwood Community School District to the Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. Ayes-Krogstad, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-Overhue. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve payment of the 2008-2009 IASB Dues in the amount of $5,805.00.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan.  Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Overhue to grant staff approval to pay year end expenditures, contingent upon funds.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan.

Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to table Classified Union Wages and Benefits. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve a .46 cent hourly wage increase (3.03% total package increase) for the non-union staff secretaries, head custodians, kitchen managers, mechanics, etc. and a 3.5% increase on salary (3.02% total package increase for the Supervisors for the 2008-2009 school year.  Overhue called to table this motion.  Taken from the table by a majority vote of Romens, Agan and Krogstad.

Question was brought again and roll call vote taken:  Romens-Aye, Agan-Aye, Krogstad- Aye, Overhue-Nay.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve a .30 cent per trip increase for bus drivers for the 2008-2009 school year with the exception of grandfathered drivers with the cap of $40.00 per trip and increase bus aides .30 cents per hour.  Overhue called to table this motion.  Taken from the table by a majority vote of Romens, Agan and Krogstad.  Question was brought again and roll call vote taken:  Romens-Aye, Agan-Aye, Krogstad-Aye, Overhue-Nay.  Motion carried.

Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

March 10, 2008

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan.  Absent:  None.

 

Superintendent Sibley amended the agenda by adding KPE Engineering under Business Items.  Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the amended agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of February 11, 2008, the bills and financial statements, as well as the letters of resignation and request for the retirement incentive from High School Language Arts Teacher Marrianne Driml and 4th and 5th Grade Science Teacher Donna Dee Fenske, effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year, and the letter of resignation from Northeast Principal Ron Giller, effective June 30, 2008.  Also approve the letter of resignation from Becky Ruth from her 8th Grade Girls Basketball

coaching position, as well as the eight open enrollment applications into the Glenwood District.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum:  John Nebel asked the Board to consider allowing the Wrestling Club to add onto the current building.  Superintendent Sibley informed the Board that Dave Greenwood and himself would be meeting with the Wrestling Club Tuesday night.

 

Good News Reports were given concerning Math Counts, Wrestling State Qualifiers, and Coach of the Year honors for Matt Dyer, Hawkeye-10 All Academic Team, Large Group Speech, FFA District winners and K Kids at West Elementary.

 

What’s Happening in the Classroom:  High School Principal Kerry Newman asked the Board to consider moving to a 7 period day at the high school next year.  This would allow for slightly longer class periods while allowing for a “seminar” period at the end of the school day.  The seminar period would allow for credit recovery, participation in on- line enrichment courses, remediation, or structured study halls.

 

Business Items:

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the science curriculum purchase as presented in the amount of $151,000.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Overhue to approve the 2008-2009 School Calendar as presented.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to officially approve the 2008-2009 estimated budget as presented and direct the Board Secretary to publish the estimated budget.  Also approve that a public hearing be set for 6:45 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008 in the Glenwood Community School District Boardroom at 103 Central. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Board Meeting

May 12, 2008

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan.  Absent:  None.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the agenda and the consent agenda including minutes of April 14 and April 22, 2008, and the bills and financial statements as presented.  Also letters of resignation from West Elementary Special Education Teacher Melissa Stidfole, High School Spanish Teacher Ana Tejedor, and Junior Class Sponsor Lou Timson, all effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year.  Also approved three open enrollment applications in to the Glenwood District.

 

Public Forum:  High School Student Grace Kirk addressed the Board regarding the proposed change in schedule from 8 periods per day to 7 periods per day.

 

Good News Reports: Youth Art Month Honorees

 

Additional Good News Reports:

Spring Sports, Band and Vocal at the High School 6th Grade Math Team

 

Superintendent Dr. Stan Sibley presented certificates to the Board Members for School Board Recognition Week and thanked them for all of their hard work and dedication.

 

What’s Happening in the Classroom:

Northeast Elementary Teachers Tami Bertini and Julie McMullen presented a letter to the Board and Dr. Sibley thanking them for their support during the first year of implementation of Co- Teaching.  Northeast Principal Ron Giller and Director of Student Services Heidi Hoffmann presented a DVD on Co-Teaching featuring Glenwood staff and students.

 

West Elementary Science Teachers Dee Fenske and Tom Berke presented on the 6th Grade Science Goal.  Students Tristan Boles and Justin Pachl demonstrated an experiment dealing with acceleration.

 

Business Items:

Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve the continuation of service from Robert’s Dairy for milk products for the 2008-2009 school year and continuation of service from Sara Lee for bread products for the 2008-2009 school year.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve a 20 cent increase in all breakfast and lunch prices for the 2008-2009 school year.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the summer projects and major improvement projects as presented.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve taking the Industrial Tech Building roof issue off the table.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to approve the bid in the amount of $55,800 from Weathercraft to replace the roof on the Industrial Tech Building. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the change in date for the June Board Meeting from June 9, 2008 to June 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the date of Monday, June 16, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing with respect to the transferring of the deed to the Skating Rink.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve no increase in student fees for the 2008- 2009 school year.  Ayes-Krostad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the Negotiated Agreement with the Glenwood Education Association for a total package increase of 4.6%. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the list of 2008 Graduates, contingent upon completion of all requirements.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the Second Reading of Board Policy

605.4 – Graduation Requirements.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to adopt the on time funding budget adjustment and modified allowable growth for increased enrollment for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the Custodial Department Restructuring Plan as presented.  Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

November 12, 2007

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan. Absent: Nancy Krogstad.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve the agenda and consent agenda to approve the minutes of October 15th and November 6th, 2007, the bills and financial statements.  Also approve the resignation of Mike Pomerenke from his Head Middle School Volleyball coaching position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement and the hiring of Stephanie Meggers to fill the Head Middle School Girls Track coaching position.  Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

Public Forum: None

 

Good News Reports were given:

 

Alden Wignall participated in the State Cross Country meet on October 27, 2007.

 

Sam Stivers and Marissa Sudweeks participated in the State Girls Swim Team competition November 2 and 3, 2007.

 

Todd Peverill was named Southwest Iowa Cross Country Coach of the year.

 

The District was notified that Girls Cross Country, Volleyball, Football and Cheerleading have been given the honor of Excellence in academic recognition.  Boys Cross Country was awarded the highest honor of “Distinguished” in academic recognition.

 

Karen Bueltel’s fifth grade class hosted Veterans Day recognition at West Elementary today.

 

Teachers and students will be presenting at the Iowa Association of School Boards “Show and Tell” booth on November 15th regarding the Archaeologist Camp.

 

High School play “Mash” was a success over the weekend.

 

The Board was invited to attend lunch at the high school November 13th for “Mix It Up Day”.

 

What’s Happening In The Classroom:

Instructors Barry Loeffelbein, Adam Buthe, Kendra Biermann, and Kim Brehm explained new resources, the co teaching method and the new structure in the math programs at the high school.

 

Heidi Hoffmann went over the special education count from November 1, 2007. She reported that the district has 17 less identified students than last year.  Total number of Resident students is 245.

 

Nancy Dashner and Paul Johnson presented information regarding the Network Upgrade including a dedicated 3M Line at the high school and adding additional T1 lines at Northeast Elementary, West Elementary and Middle School.  Also moving from Power School Pro to Power School Premier which would warrant the addition of one server at the high school.  Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the improvements recommended by Director of Technology Nancy Dashner.  Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the renewal of the Market Factor Resolution as adopted last year (Copy on File).  Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Allowable Growth application was tabled until the December meeting because the application is not available at this time.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the evaluation instruments for administrators, directors and coaches as presented. Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the reappointment of Ron Giller as the District’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer.  Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the change in time of the December 10, 2007 Board meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.  Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the Letter of Agreement with the YMCA for winter sports from November 12, 2007 through February 14, 2008. Ayes- Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motions by Agan and second by Romens to approve the Target grant application for

$1,000 for 5th grade field trips.  Ayes-Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

Administrative Reports were given regarding an update on the high school project and the renewal lease with the Glenwood Resource Center .

Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

October 15, 2007

 

Vice-President Theresa Romens called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Bill Agan. Absent:  Linda Young.

 

Superintendent Sibley asked that item C. Wind Turbine be added under Correspondence.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the amended agenda and consent agenda including minutes of September 17 and 28, 2007, the bills and financial statements. Also approve the resignation of Jim Thrane from his Head Girls Soccer coaching position, contingent upon finding a suitable replacement and the hiring of Kathy Konigsmark to fill the Head Girls Tennis coaching position; as well as the two open enrollment applications in to the Glenwood District.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Agan, Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum: None

Good News Reports were given.

 

What’s Happening In The Classroom:

Bill Eich presented the annual student achievement goals on Reading, Math and Science goals.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to grant approval for Janis Moore and students to attend the FCCLA Cluster meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 16-17, 2007. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Agan, Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the School Improvement Advisory Advocacy Committee as presented (list included in minute book). Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Agan, Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve second readings of Board Policies 501.1”Student Conduct”, 501.2 “Student Suspension”, 501.3 “Student Expulsion”, 501.6 “Corporal Punishment”, and 605.4 “Graduation Requirements”.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Agan, Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to approve application for a Calendar Waiver for the 2008-2009 school year.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Agan, Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Overhue to approve the Evaluation Form for Guidance Counselors as presented.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Agan, Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve application for a School-Age Grant in the amount of $500 for supplies and materials for Kid’s Place.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Agan, Romens.  Nays-0.  Motion carried.

Glenwood Community Schools

Regular Board Meeting

September 17, 2007

 

President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following Board members present:  Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan.

 

The agenda was amended by adding item (J.) YMCA Agreement.  Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the amended agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of August 13, 2007, the bills and financial statements and the two open enrollment applications in to the Glenwood District and the one open enrollment application out to the Malvern District.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Public Forum: None

 

Good News Reports were given.

 

What’s Happening in the Classroom: Bill Eich informed the Board regarding the process of the 7 year Curriculum Cycle.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to adjourn the old Board.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

 

The Board Secretary announced the official abstract of votes of the school election on September 11, 2007 which was as follows:  40 votes cast for Theresa Romens and no scattered votes.  Reelecting Theresa Romens for 3 years. Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to accept the canvass of votes for September 11, 2007 School Board Election. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

The Board secretary administered the oath to newly elected member Theresa Romens. Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to nominate Linda Young as President.

 

Overhue moved that nominations cease and cast a unanimous vote for Linda Young.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to nominate Theresa Romens as Vice-President. Krogstad moved that nominations cease and cast a unanimous vote for Theresa Romens.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to hold the School Board meetings on the second Monday of the month in the Central Boardroom at 103 Central, Suite 300, with the starting time of 7:00 p.m. with the understanding that under special circumstances the Board has the authority to change the time, date and place.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None. Motion carried.

Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to nominate Frank Overhue as the Board representative for the Mills County Conference Board. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve Jessica Christiansen and students to attend the FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 24-27,  2007.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the First Readings of Board Policies

501.1 “Student Conduct”, 501.2 “Student Suspensions”, 501.3 “Student Expulsion”,

501.6 “Corporal Punishment, 605.4 “Graduation Requirements”.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve Superintendent Sibley, Bill Eich and Kerry Newman as the administrators to serve on the Teacher Quality Committee. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to approve the reappointment of Kerry Newman as the District’s Sexual Harassment officer. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the reappointment of Heidi Hoffmann as the Equity Officer for the Glenwood Community School District.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to cast Glenwood’s vote to reappoint Marland Gammon to Director District #2.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the updated Articulation Agreement with Iowa Western Community College.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Discussion was had regarding Soccer Co-op with Sidney Community School where Frank voiced concerns regarding taking playing time from Glenwood players. Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the Girls Soccer Co-op with Sidney Community Schools for the 2007-2008 school year.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays-None.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the October Board meeting to be held on October 15, 2007.  Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young.  Nays- None.  Motion carried.