February 9, 2015 Board Meeting
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, February 9, 2015
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Craig Patzer. Dave Blum was ill.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
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 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.
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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803
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Expenditures
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803.1
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Purchasing and Bidding
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803.1E1
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Checklist for Project Consideration
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803.1E2
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Purchasing Flowchart
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803.1R1
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Process for Competitively Bidding Projects Costing Over $135,000
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803.2
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Requisition/Purchase Orders
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803.3
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Receiving Goods and Services
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803.4
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Approval and Payment for Goods and Services
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803.5
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Unpaid Warrants
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803.6
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Payday Schedules
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803.7
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Payroll Deductions
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803.8
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Travel Allowance
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803.9
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Special Assessments
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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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804
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Reports
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804.1
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Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Reports
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804.2
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Board Minutes Published
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804.3
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Earnings Report, Published
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804.4
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Audit
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804.5
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Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
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804.5R1
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Regulations for Training for Hazardous Chemicals
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804.6
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Treasurer’s Annual Report
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804.7
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Internal Controls Procedures
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804.8
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GASB 54 Fund Balance Reporting
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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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Chase Carter
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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Samantha Donahue
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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Julisa Isadore
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$112 per day
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Peter Jacobus
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Substitute Teacher
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$122 per day
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Michael Joyner
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Head Boys Golf Coach
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$3,840
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Ami Petersen
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Middle School Assistant Play Director
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$480
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Erin Peterson
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Substitute Teacher
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$122 per day
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Rachel Powell
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Childcare Associate
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$8.67 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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Roseanne Nutting
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Lead Teacher to Childcare Associate at Kid’s Place Daycare
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$8.72
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Julia Parks
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From Sub Cook to Cook / Clerk
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$10.85 / $11.05
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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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Sharon Agnitsch
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Substitute Nurse
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Resignation
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January 12, 2015
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Linda Dean
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Bus Associate
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Resignation
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January 26, 2015
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Linda Hein
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General Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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January 30, 2015
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Craig Parks
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Groundskeeper
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Resignation
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January 12, 2015
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Jessica Stonerook
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Preschool Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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February 12, 2015
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Jon Williams
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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January 26, 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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Sophia B.
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Lewis Central (2015-2016 school year)
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Currently OE to Council Bluffs
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Steven B.
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Lewis Central (2015-2016 school year)
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Currently OE to Council Bluffs
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Hunter B.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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Matthew B.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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Aleshia G.
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Lewis Central
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Change in District of Residence
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Andria G.
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Lewis Central
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Change in District of Residence
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Dalian M.
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Fremont-Mills
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None Listed
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Jena R.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of January 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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MS Student Council
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Activities Night
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Supplies, food drive incentive, teacher day
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$800
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2/20/2015
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MS Student Council
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Mr / Ms Middle School
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Supplies, food drive incentive, teacher day
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$200
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2/17-2/20/15
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MS Student Council
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Valentine's
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American Heart Assn donation
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$200
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2/9-2/13/2015
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Northeast Library
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Books for the library
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$0
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3/30-4/4/2015
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Marketing Class
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Glenwood Night @ the Mavericks
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Possible astro turf for new gym, curtains for the library, or defibrillator for upstairs in high school
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$100
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3/6/2015
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Marketing Class
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UNO T-Shirt Sales
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Possible astro turf for new gym or curtains for the library
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$400
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3/6/2015
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Marketing Class
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Raffle for UNO Community Event
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Possible astro turf for new gym or curtains for the library
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$250
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3/6/2015
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Marketing Class
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Ticket Sales for UNO Hockey
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Possible astro turf for new gym or curtains for the library
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$1,500
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3/6/2015
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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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All State Speech Contest
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3/29/2015
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3/30/2015
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UNI, Cedar Falls, IA
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Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
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Iowa HS Athletic Directors’ Conv.
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3/29/2015
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3/31/2015
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Coralville, IA
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Jeff Bissen
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FCCLA State Conference
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3/29/2015
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3/31/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Janis Moore
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Really Great Reading Conf.
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Meg Schroeder
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All State Individual Speech
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3/29/2015
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3/30/2015
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Cedar Falls, IA
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Deb Fajardo
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PLTW teacher workshop
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3/5/2015
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3/6/2015
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Hiawatha, IA
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Kelly Schubauer
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Really Great Reading PD
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Mary Pat King
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Really Great Reading
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Anne Vorce
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Math Olympiad
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3/19/2015
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3/19/2015
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NWMSU, Maryville, MO.
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Craig Trager
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Really Great Reading
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3/12/2013
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3/13/2013
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Des Moines, IA
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Beth Burgess
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Really Great Reading PD
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Courtney Buthe
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Middle School Science Bowl
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2/20/2015
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2/21/2015
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Ames, IA
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Dollie Mott
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NSTA
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Chicago, IL
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Teresa Bledsoe
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Really Great Reading
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Des Moines, IA
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Linda Forman
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NSTA National Conference
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3/12/2015
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3/14/2015
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Chicago, IL
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Jennifer Lewis
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NSTA
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Chicago, IL
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Carol Fisher
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NSTA National Conference
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Chicago, IL
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Ben Haynes
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Powerschool University
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2/21/2015
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2/26/2015
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Orlando, FL
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Kimberly Payne
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PLTW Spring Teacher Workshop
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3/5/2015
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3/6/2015
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Hiawatha, IA
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Colleen Confer
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Wisconsin Transition Workshop
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2/17/2015
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2/20/2015
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Wisconsin Dells, WI
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Bill Jacobitz
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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-
Ann Staiert mentioned the Mills County Community Builders will be meeting next Tuesday, February 17th, from 9-11 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church. The Legislative Coffee will be this Saturday, February 14th, at 10 a.m.
Presentations- Representatives from Nolte, Cornman, and Johnson will be in attendance to present the FY 2014 Audit.
Nancy from Nolte, Cornma, and Johnson presented the FY 2014 audit to the Board. There were no questions.
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 the FY 2014 Audit.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the FY 2014 Audit. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the rental agreement with Creighton University. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Conforming Resolution related to Optional Redemption of the Series 2009 Bonds. Requires Roll Call Vote
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Conforming resolution. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A role call vote was taken, all voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Locker Bids
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the locker bid of $21,490 from Academic Specialties LLC, dba Iowa Direct. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Bleacher Bids
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the bleacher bid of $37,671 from Academic Specialties LLC, dba Iowa Direct. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Five Year Plan (Summer Projects)
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the five year plan and summer projects. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All vote “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of New Food Service Agreement with Glenwood YMCA
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a new Food Service Agreement with the YMCA decreasing the amount per meal to $3.00 as of February 16, 2015, due to a change in the food items being served. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Agreement with American Red Cross
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract with the American Red Cross for recertification of our Preschool staff. 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 Michelle Bahr and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:28 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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