October 12, 2015 Work Session and Regular Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:00 P.M.
Glenwood Comm High School Media Center
Monday, October 12, 2015
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 5:06 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Curt Becker.
Work Session
The Board reviewed the goals that they have been working on with Board member Curt Becker. Board Goals around activities and student achievement were discussed more in-depth.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Curt Becker to adjourn the work session at 6:54 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
A. none
Friends of Education
A. none
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert 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 board work session and regular meeting on July 13, 2015, and the special meeting and work session July 20, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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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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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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409.2
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Background Checks on Employees and Volunteers
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702.3
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Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
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1002.1
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Citizen Complaints
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1002.2
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Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
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1002.3
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Community Groups
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1002.4
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Senior Citizens’ Activity Passes
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1003.1
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Public Use of School Facilities
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1003.1R
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Public Use of School Facilities Regulations
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1003.2
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Public Use of School ICN Room
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1003.3
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Fees for Use of School Facilities
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1003.3E1
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Community Use of School Facilities
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1003.3E2
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GHS Auditorium Facility Usage Request Sheet
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1003.4
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Gratuities to Personnel
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1003.5
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Public Use of School Materials
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Amanda Bazer
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Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
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$8.95 per hour
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Stacy Downing
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.27 per hour
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Carolyn Fichter
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.27 per hour
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Julie Kahl
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Bus Associate / Temporary Substitute Secretary
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$11.49 / $11.43 per hour
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Emily Myers
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Child Care Associate
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$8.95 per hour
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Becky Ruth
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Head MS 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
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$2,750
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Marcella Schroeder
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Transportation Administrative Assistant
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$13.69 per hour
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Reggie Stivers
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Part-time Transportation Department Helper
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$7.25 per hour
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Samantha Tillman
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Child Care Associate
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$8.95 per hour
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4F – Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Kay Brooks
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From Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. to Substitute Special Educ. Teacher Assoc.
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$9.98 per hour
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Tracy Major
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From Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. Level I to Middle School Media Assoc
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$8.98 per hour
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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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Marcella Dunn
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Middle School Talent Show Assistant
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Resignation
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September 30, 2015
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Jessica Kreps
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Middle School Food Service Clerk
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Resignation
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October 28, 2015
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Marietta Nelson- Bittle
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Secretary
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Resignation (Contingent upon approval of contract with Storyteller Communications, LLC, for Public Relations / Comm.
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October 30, 2015
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Mimi Shirley
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High School English
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Resignation
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September 24, 2015
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4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUIRED
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REASON
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Alejandra E.
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Treynor Community School District
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Remain after Move to Another District
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McKynlee G.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Kindergarten
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Lyleigh L.
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Treynor Community School District
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Kindergarten
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Ashley M.
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Fremont-Mills Community School District
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of July 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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AMOUNT
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DATES
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HS Color Guard
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Little Ram Guard Camp
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Raise money for equipment and uniforms
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AMAP
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11/14/2015
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HS Band/ 7&8 Band
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Scott Sievers "Food/Donations"
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Student Trip Accounts
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AMAP
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2/4-2/16/16
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Glenwood FFA
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FFA Community Breakfast
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conferences, jackets, dues for Nationals and District fees
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$500
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2/27/2016
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West Elem. Library
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Book Fair
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supply library with new books, incentives, and book repair
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$3,500
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11/3-11/6/15
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Northeast Library
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Book Fair
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new books for library
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Books
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10/28-11/5/15
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MS Student Council
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Fall Madness
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Glenwood Giving Garden
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$1,000
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10/20/2015
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Dance Team
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Pizza Ranch Tip Night
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State Competition fees
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$300
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11/2/2015
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Key Club
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Powder Puff Football
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Ministerial Food Pantry
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AMAP
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10/31/2015
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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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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IBCA Clinic
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10/17/2015
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10/18/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Curt Schulte
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IBCA Clinic
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10/17/2015
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10/18/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Wendy Lausen
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IBCA Coaching Clinic
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10/17/2015
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10/18/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Ryan Koch
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Iowa Basketball Coaches Association Clinic
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10/17/2015
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10/18/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Jeff Janssen
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Standards Based Grading
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11/16/2015
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11/17/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Heidi Stanley
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IBCA Clinic
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10/17/2015
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10/17/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Callie Ohm
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ICTE
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10/8/2015
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10/9/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Emma Reeve-Lobaugh
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Iowa School Counselor Association conference
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11/2/2015
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11/2/2015
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Altoona, IA
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Kathleen Dougherty Loeffelbein
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Iowa State Counselors Association
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9/2/2015
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9/3/2015
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Altoona, IA
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Jean Bates
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Iowa School Counselor Association Conference
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11/1/2015
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11/3/2015
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Prairie Meadows Conference Center, Altoona, IA
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Suzie Hohneke
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ITAG Annual Conference
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10/18/2015
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10/20/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Dollie Mott
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Iowa Industrial Technology Education Conference
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10/29/2015
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10/30/2015
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Ames, IA
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Kelly Schubauer
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Iowa School Counselor Association annual conference
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11/1/2015
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11/3/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Pat Staebell
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IBCA Clinic
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10/17/2015
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10/18/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Ben Haynes
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Iowa Student Leadership Conference
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10/25/2015
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10/26/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Student Council
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ITAG Annual Conference
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10/19/2015
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10/20/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Gayla Berringer
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Reach for the Stars Grant
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Items purchased would be related to safety. This grant was recommended to Kid’s Place by their visiting nurse.
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$1,000
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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-
Theresa Romens and Ann Staiert attended the IASB Orientation. Michelle Bahr discussed the Digital Campus offered by IASB to Board Members for further learning opportunities. The IASB Convention is being held November 18th through the 20th.
Presentations-
Professional Learning Communities – Kelli Burke – Kelli Burke presented information to the board on the purpose of PLC. She discussed the training the PLC staff received and how they are putting the training to use.
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. Approval of Contract with Storyteller Communications LLC.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract with Storyteller Communications. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Agreements for Special Education Services with NCECBVI.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children Who are Blind or Visually Impaired/Educational Service Unit #4. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Master Classroom Agreement
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the master classroom agreement. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Mentor Teacher Agreements
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the mentor teacher agreements. Curt Becker 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 Michelle Bahr and seconded by Curt Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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