June 8, 2015 Work Session and Meeting
Glenwood Community School District
Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, June 8, 2015
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 5:04 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Work Session
The board heard a presentation from the Administrators on student achievement and statics based on state reporting measurement tools.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the work session at 6:44 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
A. Honoring of the track teams and girls’ tennis was postponed until the August board meeting.
Friends of Education
A. Jeannie Wagner was honored with a Friends of Education certificate for her dedication to the nutrition department and the science camp.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L pulling the first Grant Request for the Courtyard Outdoor Classroom. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 11, 2015; the super board meeting on May 27,2015; and special meeting and work session May 27, 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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504.2
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Student Directory Information
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504.2N
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Student Directory Information Notice
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504.2F
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Denial of Authorization to Release Student Directory Information
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806.1
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Insurance Program
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900
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Statement of Guiding Principles for Building and Sites
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901.1
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School Facilities Long Range Planning
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901.2
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Site Specifications
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901.3
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Site Acquisition
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901.4
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Selection of an Architect
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901.5
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Preliminary Building Specifications
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901.6
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Educational Building Specifications
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901.7
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Financing Site and Construction
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901.8
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Construction Contract Bidding
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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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902.1
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Maintenance Schedule
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902.2
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Requests for Improvement/Emergency Repairs
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902.3
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Use of Contract Service
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902.4
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Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
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902.5
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Adaptation for the Handicapped
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902.6
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Means of Escape from Fire
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902.7
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Warning System and Emergency Plans
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902.8
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Tobacco and Nicotine Products-Free Environment
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902.9
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Vandalism
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902.10
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Energy Conservation
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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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Wendy Ausdemore
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Head Girls Basketball
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$5,250
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Wendy Ausdemore
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Assist MS Volleyball (7th)
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$2,000
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Brittany Baumfalk
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Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place (Summer Staff)
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$9.49 per hour
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Vicki Grote
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Accompanist
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$11.11 per hour
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Jeff Janssen
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Head Girls Cross Country
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$4,250
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Adam Orban
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Show Choir
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$2,500
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Adam Orban
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Jazz Choir
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$1,250
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Adam Orban
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Head Vocal
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$2,000
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Justin Scroggs
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Grounds/Maintenance
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$9.30 per hour
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Dani Woodman
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Assist High School / Head Middle School Girls Cross Country
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$2,750
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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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None
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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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Brian Albert
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8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
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Resignation
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June 1, 2015
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Christine Clayton
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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June 1, 2015
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Cathy Field
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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May 29, 2015
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Devon Hubner
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Summer Mower
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Summer Help 2014 only
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May 29, 2015
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Jeffrey Jens
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Print Shop Aide - Work Study
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End of School Year
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May 27, 2015
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Dana Jewett
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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March 13, 2015
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Shane Keeling
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Alternative High School Teacher/Coord. and Head Boys Soccer Coach
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Resignation
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May 27, 2015 Rls from contract is cont upon finding a suitable replacement.
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Christie Keller
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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December 27, 2014
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Mitzi Mossman
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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August 27, 2014
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Pam Obrecht
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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May 29, 2015
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Lorrie Rasmussen
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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May 30, 2015
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Tyler Ruse
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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June 1, 2015
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Mike Schmidt
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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May 29, 2015
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Clarence Seale
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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May 29, 2015
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Carol Tedder
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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May 29, 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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Logan E.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Kindergarten 2015-2016
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Ruby H.
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Treynor Community School District
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Kindergarten 2015-2016
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Gabe J.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Change in District of Residence - Family Move
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Logan K.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Change in District of Residence - Family Move
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Peyton K.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Change in District of Residence - Family Move
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Quincy K.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Change in District of Residence - Family Move
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Davis M.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Kindergarten 2015-2016
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Kristopher Y.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence - Family Move
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of May 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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Yearbook
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Sell Ads
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Produce the yearbook, contests and scholarship competitions
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AMAP
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6/15-5/28/16
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Newspaper
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Sell Ads
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Produce newspaper, purchase camera/equip, contest fees
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AMAP
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6/15-5/28/16
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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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IA ASCD Summer Institute
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6/22/2015
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6/23/2015
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IA Events Center - Des Moines, IA
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Heidi Stanley
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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-
None
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 Food Service Afreements with Kid’s Place Daycare.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement between the school’s food service department and Kid’s Place Daycare. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Contract with CLI
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the bridge contract with CLI to support our initiative for the 2015-2016 school year, not to exceed $5,500. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Contract for Services with School Reform Initiative
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a professional development contract to train our Professional Leadership Communities (PLC) Facilitators in July. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of School Officer Liaison Program
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve to renew the contract with the Police Department to provide a School Liaison Officer for truancy for the 2015-2016 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval Cooperative Food Service Agreement with Riverside CSD
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to renew the agreement with Riverside CSD for the purposes of providing oversight and support for their food service contract for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of 28E Agreement with Riverside CSD
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve to renew the 28E with Riverside CSD for the purposes of providing oversight and support for their food service contract for the 2015-2016 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Easement & Well Agreement with City of Glenwood
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the easement and well agreement with the city of Glenwood. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Offer Insurance Benefits to Kitchen Managers
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Food Service Department to offer insurance benefits to the three kitchen managers. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Graduates
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the 2015 graduates that met the graduation criteria to graduate. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Legislative Priorities
The board decided that the discussion of legislative priorities would take place in July.
K. Approval of Directors/Administrators Salary/Benefits
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 3.75% total package increase for Directors and Administrators for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L. Approval to Purchase Two Activity Buses and One 1-Ton Pickup
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the purchase of two activity buses to be delivered at the same time but purchasing one upon delivery and lease/purchase the other over a two year period. Also to purchase a 1-ton pickup. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M. Closed Session
Dave Blum made a motion to enter into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N. Return to Open Session and Action
Dave Blum made a motion to return to open session and approve a 3.75% total package increase for Superintendent Embray and a 1 year contract extension. Superintendent Embray will also attend the national convention with the board later this fall. Ann Staiert 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 Ann Staiert and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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