September 14, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, September 14, 2015
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Craig Patzer. Dave Blum was absent.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
Joan Crowl recognized Stephanie Patzer, Carol Tedder, and Tanie Newlun for sharing their time and talents at Northeast Elementary.
Superintendent Embray recognized the Senior Center for their generous donation of school supplies.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on August 10, 2015 and the special meeting work session on August 26, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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500.16
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Truancy
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500.16E1
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Letter to Parent / Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
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500.16R1
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Truancy Regulations
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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903.1
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Lease, Sale, or Disposal of School Buildings/Property
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903.2
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Sale or Lease of Student Constructed Buildings/Property
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1000
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Statement of Guiding Principles for Community Relations
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1001.1
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Board Community Relations
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1001.2
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Releases to News Media
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1001.3
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Public Examination of School District Public Records
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1001.4
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Distribution or Display of Noncurricular Materials
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1001.4R
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Distribution or Display of Noncurricular Materials Regulations
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Melissa Arbogast
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I
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$8.98 per hour
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Tracy Blankenship
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Substitute Teacher
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$127 per day
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Theresa Fisher
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III
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$9.98 per hour
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Dale Gillet
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$117 per day
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Dennis Hagymasi
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Custodian
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$10.62 per hour
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Ben Haynes
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Assist HS Girls Basketball
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$3,500
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Debra Jackson
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$8.95 per hour
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Kendra Johnson
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$8.95 per hour
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Rhesa Leiding
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Substitute Teacher
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$127 per day
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Rebecca McKee
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III
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$9.98 per hour
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Sarah Phillips
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III
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$9.98 per hour
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Benjamin Quinlan
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Bus Driver
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$33.02 per route (2 hr min)
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Annie Rupe
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$8.95 per hour
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4F – Transfers
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NAME |
FROM/TO |
WAGE |
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Tim Pomerenke |
Part Time Custodian to Full Time Custodian |
No Change in Wage |
4G – Separation from District
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Kadena Burgess
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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August 21, 2015
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Brandy Hall
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General Education Media Associate
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Resignation
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September 8, 2015
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Ben Haynes
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Head 7th Grade Girls Basketball
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Resignation
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September 9, 2015
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Terri Hubner
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Transportation Administrative Assistant
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Resignation
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August 21, 2015
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Adrian Kalambokidis
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Substitute Bus Driver
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Resignation
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August 24, 2015
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Marcy Kowskie
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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August 18, 2015
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Teri Martin
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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August 12, 2015
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Phillip Stanley
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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August 18, 2015
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4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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Caleb D.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Remain after move
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Samuel K.
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Treynor Community School District
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Remain after move
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Emma K.
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Treynor Community School District
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Remain after move
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Reagan G.
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Treynor Community School District
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Remain after move
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Shad G.
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Treynor Community School District
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Remain after move
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Jacob K.
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Treynor Community School District
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Kindergarten student
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Dallas V.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Remain after move
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Olivia W.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Remain after move
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of August 31, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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TARGET
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DATES
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Glenwood Band Parents
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Good Morning Sunshine (wake-up call)
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New Marching Band Uniforms
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$1,000
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9/15-10/9/15
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Glenwood FFA
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Fruit, Cheese & Meat Sale
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State Convention, FFA Official Dress Jackets, National Convention
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AMAP
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10/13-11/4/15
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FCCLA
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31 Sales
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State and National Conferences
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AMAP
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10/16-11/2/15
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FCCLA
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Face Painting, Beads, Tattoos for Fall Sports
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State and National Conferences
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AMAP
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Fall Season
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Cheerleaders
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Sell Bows at Homecoming
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iPod, Kinetic Bands, Stunt Strap and Stands
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$200
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9/26-10/3/15
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Cheerleaders
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Car Window Painting
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iPod, Kinetic Bands, Stunt Strap and Stands
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$100-$150
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9/26-10/3/15
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Builder's Club
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Back to School Activity Night
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Replace Cafeteria TVs and School Flags
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$700
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9/25/2015
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MS Student Council
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Rams Beads
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End of Year Donation to Glenwood Giving Garden
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$300
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9/28-10/2/15
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MS Student Council
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Breat Cancer Awareness - Denim Day
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Donation to Lee National Denim Day
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$100
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10/8-10/9/15
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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ACTIVITY
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DATE(S)
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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IASBO Fall Conference
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9/27/2015
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9/29/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Kristi Buman
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Iowa Council of Teachers of English Fall Conference
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10/8/2015
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10/9/2015
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Johnston, Iowa
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Elizabeth Huggins
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FCCLA National Cluster Meeting
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11/19/2015
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11/22/2015
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Dallas, Texas
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Janis Moore
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Univ. of Iowa HS Counselor Advisory Board
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9/17/2015
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9/18/2015
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Jedd Taylor
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Supervision of Special Education
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9/17/2015
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9/18/2015
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Heartland AEA Des Moines Iowa
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Kelli Berke
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Iowa Transition Conference
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9/22/2015
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9/24/2015
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Beth Burgess
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Iowa Transition Conference
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9/22/2015
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9/24/2015
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Bill Jacobitz
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Beef Grant
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Reimbursement for beef purchases (HS FACS Dept.)
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$100
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board
Michelle Bahr updated the board that the band parents have selected 6 styles and are having the designs drawn.
Presentations
There were no presentations.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Examination and Approval of Financial Accounting Books for FY15
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Financial Accounting Books for FY15. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Review Election Results
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Canvass of Votes from the September 8, 2015 School Board Election. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All vote “aye”. Motion carried.
Honor Outgoing Board Member
Craig Patzer was honored for his four years of service to the students and staff of the Glenwood Community School District. Superintendent Embray presented him with a plaque. Craig spoke on his years of service as a board member.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the meeting of the retiring board. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Annual Reorganizational Meeting
Kristi Buman, Board Secretary, conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.
A. Administration of oath of office to newly elected board members
Board Secretary Kristi Buman administered the oath of office to incumbent Theresa Romens and newly elected board member Curt Becker.
B. Election of President
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:
Board Member Vote
Curt Becker Theresa Romens
Theresa Romens Theresa Romens
Ann Staiert Theresa Romens
Michelle Bahr Theresa Romens
Theresa Romens was declared Board President. Board Secretary, Kristi Buman, administered the Oath of Office to President, Theresa Romens.
Election of Vice-President
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:
Board Member Vote
Curt Becker Dave Blum
Theresa Romens Dave Blum
Ann Staiert Dave Blum
Michelle Bahr Dave Blum
Dave Blum was declared Board Vice-President. Oath of Office will be administered to Vice-President, Dave Blum once he is able to return to office.
C. Set Meeting Dates, Times and Place for 2015-16
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2015-16 school year. Regular board meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center unless otherwise noted. Board work sessions will be held at the Central Office from 6:00-8:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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PROPOSED DATE
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TYPE OF MEETING
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PROPOSED SITE
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POSSIBLE CONFLICT
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September 14
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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Home JV Football / Away Cross Country
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September 28
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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P-T Conferences 9-12 Home JV Football Away 7th Volleyball
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October 12
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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Home JV Football
Home 9th Volleyball Tour. Away 7th & 8th Volleyball
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October 26
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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Regional Volleyball TBA
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November 9
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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November 23
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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2nd Grade Music Program Away 7th & 8th Boys BB
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December 14
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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Holiday Band/Vocal Concert Away 7th & 8th Boys BB
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No Work Session in Dec.
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January 11
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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Home 7th & 8th Girls BB
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January 25
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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9th BB
Home 7th & 8th GBB Away MS Wrestling Away JV Wrestling
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February 8
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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State Jazz Choir Contest Home 7th & 8th GBB
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February 22
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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Varsity Boys Districts
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March 14
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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P-T Conferences K-8
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No Work Session in Mar.
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April 11
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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Tennis and Golf Home Boys Soccer Away Boys Track
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April 25
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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Ram Co-Ed Invitational Away JV Boy/Girl Soccer
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May 9
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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H-10 Golf, Tennis Away H-10 MS Track
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May 23
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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BB & SB at Tri-Center
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June 13
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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June 27
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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BB & SB at Shenandoah
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July 11
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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Baseball
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July 25
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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August 8
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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August 22
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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D. Appointments/Assignments for 2015-16
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the following committee assignments for 2015-16. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE
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MEMBER
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Curriculum Coordinating Council
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Michelle Bahr
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Building & Grounds/Transportation
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Dave Blum
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Empowerment Board
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Ann Staiert
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Review Board Meeting Bills
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Revolves each month in alphabetical order
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Superintendent Advisory Council
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unassigned
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IASB Delegate Assembly
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Michelle Bahr
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Mentoring with Heart
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unassigned
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Technology Committee
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Curt Becker
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Mills County Conference Board
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Theresa Romens
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Wellness Committee
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Theresa Romens
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Safety/Crisis Committee
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Curt Becker
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E. Appointment of Business Manager/Board Secretary
Curt Becker made a motion to approve Kristi Buman as the District’s Business Manager/Board Secretary. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Official Publication
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Legal Counsel
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
New Business
A.Discussion and Possible Action of Access to Social Media Sites for Teacher.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the opening of access to YouTube for all teachers, grade 9-12 and a white list opening to grades 6-8. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the appointment of Richard Hutchinson as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2015-2016 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Appointment of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Genie Wickham as the District’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Appointment of Equity Office
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the appointment of Kelli Berke as the District’s Equity Officer for the 2015-2016 school year. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval to use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the authorization of the Business Manager to use the Board President signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts. Also for the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistance to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all employee contracts; and the Athletic Director to sign all officials/referees agreements. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Contract for Services with Alpha School
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the contract for services with Alpha School. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Supplemental Pay Committee
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Supplemental Pay committee members – Jeff Bissen, Heidi Stanley, Margo Young, and Lori Gregory. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of TQ PD Committee
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the TQ PD Committee Members – Nancy Wright, Diane Vontersch, Julie McMullen, Genie Wickham, Heidi Stanley, and Rick Nickerson. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of High School and Middle School Social Studies Curriculum
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Social Studies Curriculum that was approved by the CCC at their September 9 meeting. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of K-12 Physical Education Curriculum
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Physical Education Curriculum that was approved by the CCC at their September 9 meeting. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Approval of the 28E Council Bluffs Consortium Agreement
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 28E Agreement for the Council Bluffs Consortium. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L. Approval of Additional Bills
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Superintendent or Board Secretary to approve the payment of additional bills prior to board review. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M. Approval of Agreement with William Penn University
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with William Penn University for student teaching and student field experience. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N. Approval of Teacher Leadership Assignment Agreements
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the agreements for PLC Facilitators. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
O. Election of Green Hills AEA Board Member
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the board candidate for the Green Hills AEA. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Curt Becker and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:48 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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