September 12, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, September 12, 2016
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
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 8, 2016 and the special meeting work session on August 22, 2016.
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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300
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Statement of Guiding Principles for Administration
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301
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Superintendent of Schools
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301.1
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Superintendent of Schools - Qualifications
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301.2
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Superintendent of Schools - Appointment, Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
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301.3
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Superintendent of School - Functions
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301.4
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Superintendent Evaluation
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301.5
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Superintendent Civic Activities
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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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TBD
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Unmanned Aircraft or Aerial Systems
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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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302.1
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Building Principals - Qualifications
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302.2
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Building Principals - Appointments
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302.3
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Building Principals - Functions
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302.4
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Building Principals - Evaluation
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303.1
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Assistant to the Principal - Position
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303.2
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Assistants to the Principals - Appointment
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303.3
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Assistants to the Principals - Qualification
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303.4
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Assistants to the Principals - Evaluation
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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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Brian Albert
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Assistant Middle School Football Coach
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$2,000
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Diperata Beck
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Iesha Conley
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Mychelle Fada
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$9.21 per hour
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Deb Fajardo
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Assistant Fall Musical Director
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$1,750
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Stiven Gross
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$7.25 per hour
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Ben Haynes
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Co-Sponsor - Middle School Student Council
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$500
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Corrine Houser
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$9.18 per hour
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Terri Hubner
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Elizabeth Huggins
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Fall Musical Director
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$3,250
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Katie Kovamees
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General Education Teacher Associate (HS Spanish)
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$9.21 per hour
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Anna Marasco
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.50 per hour
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Kelsey Miller
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Co-Sponsor - Middle School Student Council
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$500
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Kristin O’Banion
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Nichole Perdue
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$9.18 per hour
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Shannon Starnes
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Jodi Stephen
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Jessica Stonerook
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$9.21 per hour
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Louise Weber
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.50 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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Tabitha Chase
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From Substitute Food Service Worker to Food Service Dishwasher
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$11.02 per hour
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Michelle Fisher
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From Food Service Cook to Food Service Assistant Kitchen Mngr
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$10.84 per hour
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Dawn Moulton
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From Substitute Special Educ. Assoc. to Gen Educ.Teacher Assoc.
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$9.50 per hour
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Julia Parks
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From Assistant Kitchen Manager to Kitchen Manager
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$13 per hour for 60 days/then $14 per hour
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Elizabeth Schultz
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From Bus Associate to Part Time Special Education Teacher Assoc.
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$10.21 per hour
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Teresa Sutton
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From Food Service Cook to Food Service Assistant Kitchen Mngr
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$11.68 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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Tammy Epperson
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General Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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September 2, 2016
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Danielle Evans
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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Dismissal
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August 23, 2016
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Ridge Fisher
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Summer Mowing & Grounds Maint.
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End of Season
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August 18, 2016
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Mark Starner
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Assistant High School Softball Coach
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Resignation
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August 16, 2016
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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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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Levi A.
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East Mills
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood
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Haylie C.
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Glenwood
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Family had been told they could attend either district.
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East Mills
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Jon C.
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Glenwood
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East Mills
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Gage H.
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Glenwood
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Family thought they had open enrolled when registering
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Fremont Mills
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Averie K.
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Glenwood
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Family move
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East Mills
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Rylie K.
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Glenwood
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Family move
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East Mills
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Alyssa L.
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Glenwood
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Family thought they were living in Glenwood’s District
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Fremont Mills
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Braden L.
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Glenwood
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Family thought they were living in Glenwood’s District
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Fremont Mills
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Greyson M.
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Glenwood
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Kindergarten Student
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East Mills
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Kristina R.
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Glenwood
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Family had been told they could attend either school district.
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East Mills
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Nicolas S.
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Lewis Central
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood
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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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Boys Cross Country
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Fried Chicken Dinner
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Year end banquet, home meet supplies
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$3,000
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9/25/2016
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High School Yearbook
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Yearbook Sales
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Pay for production costs of yearbook
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$22,000
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9/13/16-5/26/17
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High School Newspaper
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Newspaper ad sales to businesses
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Pay for production costs of newspaper
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$3,600
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9/13/16-5/12/17
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High School Yearbook
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Yearbook ad sales
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Pay for production costs of yearbook
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$2,500
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9/19/16-5/12/17
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High School Band
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Sell old uniforms
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Purchasing/fixing band equipment
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$1,000
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8/26/2016
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Black and Gold Concessions
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Black and Gold Concessions
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Purchase items for Glenwood MS as needed
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$1,000
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Sept-Apr
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Northeast Library
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Book Fair
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Receive books for library & classroom use
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Books
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11/3-11/10/16
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MS Student Council
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Ram Beads
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Love Tree purchases
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$300
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9/19/16-9/23/16
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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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FCCLA National Cluster Meeting
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11/3/2016
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11/6/2016
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Denver, Colorado
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Janis Moore
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Nebraska Art Teachers Conference
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9/29/2016
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9/1/2016
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McCook, Nebraska
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Jeff Yoachim
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Iowa School Counselors Association
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11/6/2016
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11/8/2016
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Des Moines. Iowa
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Michelle Millar
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NSTA Regional Conference
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10/27/2016
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10/29/2016
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Ben Haynes
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Iowa School Counselor Association Fall Conference
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11/6/2016
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11/8/2016
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Pat Staebell
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PLTW State Conference
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9/25/2016
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9/27/2016
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Michael Joyner
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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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Mills County Community Foundation
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To purchase two bye-bye buggies with infant seat and canopy
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$3,123.30
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Reach for the Stars
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High chairs, mini-fridge, step stools
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$1,339.88
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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 reminded attendees of upcoming Legislative Forums.
Presentations
Liz Huggins and Sarah Rozniecki presented on the new outreach program entitled Ramily Matters. The program is geared towards bringing students and families together with the school and community.
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 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. Election of President
Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:
Board Member Vote
Greg Scgultz Theresa Romens
Michelle Bahr Theresa Romens
Ann Staiert Theresa Romens
Curt Becker Theresa Romens
Theresa Romens 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
Greg Schultz Ann Staiert
Michelle Bahr Ann Staiert
Ann Staiert Michelle Bahr
Curt Becker Ann Staiert
Theresa Romens Ann Staiert
Ann Staiert was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary, Kristi Buman, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, Ann Staiert.
B. Set Meeting Dates, Times and Place for 2015-16
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2016-17 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. Greg Schultz 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 12, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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September 26, 2016
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Board Retreat
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Home of Randy & Theresa Romens
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October 10, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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October 24, 2016
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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November 14, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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November 28, 2016
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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December 12, 2016
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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No Dec, Work Session
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January 9, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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January 23, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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February 13, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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February 27, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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March 13, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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March 27, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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April 10, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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Parent-Teacher Conf. PK-8
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April 24, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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May 8, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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May 22, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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June 12, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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June 26, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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July 10, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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July 24, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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Tentative
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August 14, 2017
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Regular Meeting
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High School Media Center
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August 28, 2017
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Work Session
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103 Central, 3rd Floor
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C. 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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Mills County Conference Board
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Theresa Romens
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Empowerment Board
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Ann Staiert
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Buildings/Grounds and Transporation
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Greg Schultz
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Superintendent Advisory Council
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Ann Staiert
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Safety/Crisis Committee
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Greg Schultz
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IASB Delegate Assembly
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Michelle Bahr
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CCC Committee
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Michelle Bahr
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Wellness Committee
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Curt Becker
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Review Board Meeting Bills
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Revolves each month in alphabetical order
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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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Glenwood Community School Foundation
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Curt Becker
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D. Appointment of Business Manager/Board Secretary
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Kristi Buman as the District’s Business Manager/Board Secretary. Ann Stairt seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Official Publication
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Opintion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. 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. Approval of Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the joint appointment of Richard Hutchinson and Gene Wickham as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for the 2016-2017 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Appointment of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer
Motion for Joint officers approved.
C. Approval of Appointment of Equity Office
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the appointment of Jackie Wills as the District’s Equity Officer for the 2016-2017 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval to use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature
Ann Staiert 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. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of 2016-2017 Consortium Agreement
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 Consortium Agreement for the Council Bluffs Consortium. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Teacher Leader Assignment Agreements
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the agreements for Teacher Leaders and Mentors. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of MTI Production Contract
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the MTI Production contract for this year’s fall musical. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approvel of Contractual Agreement between Iowa Department of Education and Glenwood Community School District
Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the agreement between the Iowa DE and GCSD for Specially Designed Instruction interventions for preschool students. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Discussion regarding new National Honor Society Selection and Application Process.
There are many improvements being made to the application and selection process and it is almost finalized. The National Honor Society structure and activities are also going through some changes to increase activeness of the organization within the school and community.
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 8:47 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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