March 9, 2015 Board Meeting

Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 P.M.

Monday, March 9, 2015

 

Work Session

High School Activity Director Jeff Bissen and Middle School Activities Director Mark Starner presented a S.W.O.T. Analysis to the Board

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Craig Patzer.

None

None

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on January 12, 2015, the Super Board meeting on January 15,2015, the Board Retreat/Work Session on January 17, 2015, and the Board Work Session on February 2, 2015.

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

4H – Open Enrollments

Financial reports as of February 28, 2015 were approved.

4K – Overnight Travel Requests

4L – Grant Requests

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.

Dave Blum discussed how the new gym is coming along. Michelle mentioned the PLTW meeting coming up on Friday.

Presentations

Paul Kruse presented on the investment opportunities available through ISJIT for the District.

Sue with the Alumni Association presented on the new Alumni Achievement Award that the association is going to begin presenting.

Betsy Maryott gave a presentation on the plans for a new outdoor classroom at the high school. She will be writing for multiple grants to cover the expenses. It will be completed in stages beginning with cement work and irrigation.

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.

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A. Approval of the 2015-2016 Master Contract.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Master Contract.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the budget guarantee. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Elementary Handbook revisions.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Middle School Parent & Student Handbook revisions.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve obtaining bids. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the solicitation of bids.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All vote “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract with Iowa Direct Equipment for the bleachers that will be installed in the new gym at the high school. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve both school calendars with a change to the conference dates in the fall and spring and removing the deadline of April 2nd. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. 4 voted “aye” with Michelle Bahr voting “nay”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Glenwood Alumni Association Resolution.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the appointment of Kelli Berke as the District’s Equity Office for the remainder of the 2014- 2015 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.