February 8, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:30 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, February 8, 2016
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:29 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
Our Preschool staff was recognized for their hard work in achieving full NAEYC accreditation.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on January 11, 2015 and the special meeting and work session on January 25, 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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100
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Legal Status of the School District
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101
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Educational Philosophy
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102
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Goals and Objectives of the Education Program
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103
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Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment
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104.1
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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation
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104.1E1
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Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice
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104.1R1
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Grievance Procedures
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104.1E2
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Grievance Filing Form
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104.1E3
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Grievance Documentation Form
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104.2
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Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy
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104.2CF
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Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Complaint Form
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104.2WF
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Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Witness Form
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104.2P
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Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures
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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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105
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Glenwood Community Schools Operating Principles: Board of Education and Superintendent
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106
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Operating Principles: Administration and Staff
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200
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Statement of Guiding Principles for the Board of Directors
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201.1
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Name of School District
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201.2
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Legal Status of the Board
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201.3
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General Powers and Duties of the Board
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201.5
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Membership of the Board
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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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Shane Fisher
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$15.68 per hour (2 hr. minimum)
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Victoria Pontow
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Child Care Associate
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$8.95 per hour
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Martin VanWesten
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Substitute Teacher
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$127 per day
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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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LaDonna Diaz
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From Substitute Bus Associate to Bus Associate and Substitute Food Service
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$11.49 per hour and
$9.27 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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Janelle Christensen
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Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2015-2016 SY
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Joanne Kappas
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Teacher
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Resignation
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January 24, 2016
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Tom Horton
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Head Softball Coach
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Resignation
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January 21, 2016
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Michael Keyes
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Maintenance / Grounds
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Resignation
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January 22, 2016
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Ryan Koch
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Assistant Softball Coach
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Resignation
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Completion of 2015-16 Season
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Ronda Smith
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Bus Associate / Sub Bus Driver
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Resignation
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January 27, 2016
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Hannah Washburn
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Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2015-16 SY
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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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Kelley B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Good Cause
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McKynna B.
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Sidney Community School District
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Family Move
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Lynden B.
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Sidney Community School District
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Family Move
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Kayden D.
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Treynor Community School District
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Family Move
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Keatyn D.
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Treynor Community School District
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Family Move
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Kratyn D.
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Treynor Community School District
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Family Move
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Brydon H.
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Sidney Community School District
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Family Move
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Tayleigh H.
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Sidney Community School District
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Family Move
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of January 31, 2016 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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West Elem. Library
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Book Fair
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Add/Replace books and supplies
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$3,000
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3/11-3/18/16
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Northeast Library
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Book Fair
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books for the library
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Books
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4/1-4/8/16
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MS Student Council
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Valentines
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Glenwood Giving Garden
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$300
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2/9-2/15/16
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MS Student Council
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MS Activities Night
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Glenwood Giving Garden
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$700
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2/19/2016
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MS Student Council
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Mr/Ms Middle School
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Glenwood Giving Garden
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$200
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2/15-2/19/16
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Southwest Sportsman
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Trap Club Donations
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Cover competition fees and travel fees
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$7,500
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1/1-end season
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Glenwood FFA
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FFA Community Breakfast
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Leadership events throughout the year
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freewill
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2/27/2016
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Student Council
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Chilli Supper/Rotary
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Provide leadership opportunities for kids
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$1,000
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2/9/2016
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Builder's Club
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March Madness
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1/3 American Heart Assoc the rest to improve cafeteria tvs
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$900-
$1000
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3/4/2016
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Black & Gold Concessions
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Concession Stands
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teaching experience and use funds to purchase items for activities
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$2,000
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9/15-3/16
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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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FCCLA State Leadership Conference
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4/3/2016
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Des Moines
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Janis Moore
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ISU Golf Coaches Clinic
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3/3/2016
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Ames, Iowa
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Michael Joyner
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Ace Football Clinic
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3/4/2016
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Des Moines, IA
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Cory Faust
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IFCA Clinic
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3/4/2016
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Altoona, IA
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Chris Visser
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IFCA Clinic
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3/4/2016
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Altoona, IA
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John Woodrow
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IFCA Clinic
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3/4/2016
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Altoona, IA
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Scott Buresh
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IFCA Clinic
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3/4/2016
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Altoona, IA
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Jerad Kruse
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FBCA Clinic
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3/4/2016
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Altoona, IA
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Michael Joyner
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IFCA clinic
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3/4/2016
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Des Moines
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Barry Loeffelbein
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IFCA Clinic
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3/4/2016
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Altoona, IA
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Alex Williams
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IFCA football clinic
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3/4/2016
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Altoona, Iowa
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Thomas Harm
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Iowa State Football Clinic
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4/8/2016
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Ames, IA
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Cory Faust
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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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NONE
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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
Legislative Advocacy at TJ on February 17th.
Presentations
None
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 Five Year Plan and Summer Projects.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the five year plan and summer projects as presented. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Vehicle Assessment Plan.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the vehicle assessment plan as presented and approved to seek proposals for a new Type II 4- passenger car to include the trade-in of the 2012 Ford Fusion. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Fee for with Dr. Kathleen Danielson.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve to have Dr. Kathleen Danielson present two 3-hour sessions regarding writing instruction at a total cost of $900. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approve Preliminary Dropout-At-Risk Funding for 2016-2017 School Year.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the preliminary dropout-at-risk budget not to exceed $425,000. Ann Stairt seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of contract with Drive Tek
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the contract with Drive Tek to cover August 1, 2016-July 31, 2018. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Board Member Professional Development
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the use and modification of the CBCSD board member professional development policy as a first reading to come back as a second reading at the next board meeting. Dave Blum 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 Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:23 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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