October 10, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center
Monday, October 10, 2016
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Greg Schultz, Ann Staiert, and Curt Becker. Michelle Bahr was absent.
Spotlight on Education
Superintendent Embray recognized the Building and Program Administrative staff in recognition of October being Principal’s Month.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 12, 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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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 - Qualifications
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303.4
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Assistants to the Principals - Evaluation
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– Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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304.1
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Other Administrative Personnel - Positions
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304.2
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Other Administrative Personnel - Qualifications
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304.3
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Other Administrative Personnel - Appointment
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304.4
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Other Administrative Personnel - Functions
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304.5
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Other Administrative Personnel - Evaluation
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305
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Administrative Cabinet
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306.1
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Administrative Team
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306.2
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Administrative Structure
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306.3
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Management’s Negotiating
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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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Robin Brewer
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$120 per day
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Tessa Edwards
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Substitute Teacher
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$127 per day
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Brandy Hall
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Substitute Special Education Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Carrie Houghtaling
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III @ Northeast and Level I
@ Middle School
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$10.21 per hour @ NE
$9.21 per hour @ MS
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Marissa Kell
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Child Care Associate (HS Student)
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$7.25 per hour
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Samantha Pierce
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Child Care Associate
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$9.18 per hour
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Grant Stivers
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$120 per day
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Lydia Umberger
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Substitute Special Education Associate
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$10.21 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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Darcey Butts
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From Substitute Bus Driver To Regular Bus Driver
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No change in driver wage
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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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Russell Fuller
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Part Time Custodian
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Resignation
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September 16, 2016
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Devan Meads
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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September 6, 2016
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Michelle Parks
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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January 3, 2017
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Mary Tornquist
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Substitute Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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September 28, 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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David A.
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East Mills
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Remain after move
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Glenwood
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Jackson A.
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CAM (Iowa Connections Academy)
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None listed
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Glenwood
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Liam A.
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Council Bluffs
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Remain after move
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Glenwood
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Rosalie B.
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Glenwood
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East Mills
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Ainsley C.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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East Mills
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Eric H.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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East Mills
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Kyle R.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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East Mills
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Lachlan R.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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East Mills
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Kinsley U.
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Treynor
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None listed
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Glenwood
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Harlen W.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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East Mills
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Brodyn W.
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East Mills
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Remain after move
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Glenwood
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Cedar W.
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East Mills
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Remain after move
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Glenwood
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Hunter W.
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East Mills
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Remain after move
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Glenwood
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Jackson W.
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East Mills
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Remain after move
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Glenwood
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Zorabelle W.
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East Mills
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Remain after move
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Glenwood
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of September 30, 2016.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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TARGET
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DATES
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Builder's Club
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MS Activity Night and Free will hat day
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Love Tree and Retts Syndrome Foundation 60/40
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$600
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10/21/2016
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West Media Center
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Book Fair
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funds for library books and supplies
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$3,500
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11/7-
11/14/16
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West Media Center
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Book Fair
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funds for library books and supplies
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$3,500
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4/6-4/16/17
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Student Council
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Rally Towel Sales
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purchase items to increase student participation and school spirit
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$200
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9/26-
10/10/16
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HS Band (Flag Corps)
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Little Ram Flag Camp
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purchases flags
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AMAP
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11/5/2016
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FCCLA
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Donation Jars
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State FCCLA project - fundraiser DM Blank Children's Hospital
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AMAP
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Oct/Nov 2016
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SWIHMB
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59 min coupon books
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help SWIHMB kids get to the Holiday Bowl
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AMAP
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10/18/2016
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Ramily Matters
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T-shirt Sales
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raise money for the future planning of Ramily Matter events
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AMAP
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10/11/16-
6/21/17
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MS Student Council
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Fall Madness
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New Drinking Fountains at MS (water bottle fillers)
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$1,000
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11/18/2016
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Key Club
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Powder Puff Football
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Proceeds to Shaken Baby Educational Program
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$500
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10/29/2016
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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Requested By
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Activity
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Destination
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Departure Date
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Return Date
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Amie Abbott
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4th Grade Field Trip
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Nebraska City, NE
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10/18/2016
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10/18/2016
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Kat Wendt
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NSTA Area Conference
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Minneapolis, MN
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10/26/2016
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10/29/2016
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Betsy Maryott
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NSTA Regional
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Minneapolis, MN
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10/26/2016
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10/29/2016
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Teresa Bledsoe
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NSTA
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Minneapolis, MN
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10/26/2016
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10/29/2016
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Elizabeth Huggins
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Risky Business
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Des Moines, IA
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10/30/2016
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10/31/2016
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Alex Williams
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Student Council State Leadership Conference
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Des Moines, IA
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10/30/2016
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10/31/2016
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Dixie Thomas
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ICCA State Cheer Competition
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Des Moines, IA
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11/4/2016
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11/5/2016
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Dixie Thomas
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Honor Squad
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Cedar Falls, IA
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11/17/2016
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11/18/2016
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Ruth Congdon/Dance Team
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Iowa State Dance Competition
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Des Moines , IA
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11/30/2016
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12/3/2016
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Ami Petersen/Dance Team
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Iowa State Dance Competition
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Des Moines, IA
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11/30/2016
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12/3/2016
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Kathleen D Loeffelbein
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Iowa School Counselor Association conference
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Altoona, IA
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11/6/2016
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11/8/2016
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Suzanne Hohneke
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Iowa School Counselor Association Annual Conference
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Altoona, IA
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11/6/2016
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11/8/2016
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Jacqueline Johnson
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Iowa State Cheer Competition
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Iowa State Fairgrounds
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11/4/2016
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11/5/2016
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Jacqueline Johnson
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Iowa Student Leadership Conference
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Des Moines, IA
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10/30/2016
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10/31/2016
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Ben Haynes
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NSTA Regional Conference
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Minneapolis, MN
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10/26/2016
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10/29/2016
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Teresa Bledsoe
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NSTA
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Minneapolis, MN
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10/26/2016
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10/29/2016
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Devin Embray
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SAI Executive Leaders Conf.
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Ankeny, IA
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10/13/2016
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10/14/2016
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Devin Embray
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IASB Annual Conference
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Des Moines, IA
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11/16/2016
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11/17/2016
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Kristi Buman
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IASBO Conference
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Altoona, IA
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10/27/2016
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10/28/2016
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Kristi Buman
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IASB Annual Conference
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Des Moines, IA
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11/16/2016
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11/17/2016
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Timothy M. Johnson
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Iowa TAG Conference
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Des Moines, IA
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10/17/2016
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10/18/2016
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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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None
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
There are some conflicting schedules for the November Super Board Meeting, an alternate date of November 22, 2016 will be considered.
Presentations
None
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Special Education Deficit
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Special Education Deficit in the amount of $474,266.13. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Future Board Meeting Agenda Items Discussion
Board discussed future agenda items and presentations. Some future items will include financial tools, review of progress from last year’s Board Goals, and current happenings in the buildings.
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 Greg Schultz to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:41 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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