October 13, 2014 Board Meeting
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, October 13, 2014
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
Glenwood State Bank was recognized for sponsoring the financial scholars program at West Elementary and the High School. Glenwood Resource Center was recognized for the generous donation of school supplies for our students.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M with board policy 701.2 pulled out. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 8, 2014; the super board meeting on September 18, 2014 and the work session on September 22, 2014.
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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604.10
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Outside Resource People
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700
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Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services
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701.2
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Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility – Pulled from agenda
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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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604.11
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Field Trips and Excursions
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604.12
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Homework
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701.1
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School Food Service Program
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702.1
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Student Transportation Services
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702.2
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Student School Transportation Eligibility
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702.4
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Summer School Transportation Service
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702.5
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School Transportation of Non School Groups
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702.5F
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Use of School Transportation by Non School Groups Agreement Form
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702.6
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School Transportation in Inclement Weather
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702.7
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School Bus Safety Instruction
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702.8
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School Conduct on School Transportation
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702.8R1
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Student Conduct on School Transportation
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702.9
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Transportation in Private Vehicles for Extracurricular Activities
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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 Boys Track Coach
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$3,360
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Kristi Buman
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Business Manager / Board Secretary
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$72,500 per year
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Lauren Burke
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$8.67 per hour
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Melanie Howard
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Middle School Yearbook Sponsor
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$960
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Justin Hurst
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$112 per day
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Judy Kirk
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Substitute Teacher
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$122 per day
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Kenny McIntyre
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Bus Associate
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$11.10 per hour
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Haley Murphy
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AV Board
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$3,600
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Jeanne Parks
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Substitute Food Service
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$8.99 per hour
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Ranae Parks
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Substitute Food Service
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$8.99 per hour
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Shelby Williams
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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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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Nancy Blum
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From Food Service Cook to Substitute Food Service Worker
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$8.99
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Dani Evans
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From Substitute Food Service to Dishwasher
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$10.05
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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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Jennifer Brammer
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Bus Driver
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Termination
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October 2, 2014
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Merrilee Deitchler
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Bus Associate
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Resignation
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September 8, 2014
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Frank Luke
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Bus Driver
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Verbal Resignation
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September 10, 2014
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Jennifer Springhower-McKain
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SpEd Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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October 31, 2014
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4H – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT
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RECEVING DISTRICT
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REASON
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James B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Has been attending - No app on file
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Alexis M.
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Council Bluffs Community School District
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Change in District of Residence
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Juana M.
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Council Bluffs Community School District
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Change in District of Residence
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Jesse P.
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East Mills Community School District
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Remain after move
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Nate P.
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East Mills Community School District
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Remain after move
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Jacob S.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Has been attending - No app on file
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Calin W.
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Council Bluffs Community School District
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Remain after move
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of September 30, 2014 were approved.
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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West Book Fair
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Book Fair
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Books for the library
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$3,500
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10/20-23/14
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West Book Fair
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Book Fair
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Books for the library
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$0
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03/23-31/15
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Cheerleaders
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Lil Rams Cheer Camp
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Winter competition fees
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$300-600
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12/05/2014
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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DATE
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LEAVE
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RETURN
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTOR
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SAI Executive Leaders
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11/6/2014
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11/7/2014
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Ankeny, Iowa
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Devin Embray
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ISFLC Conference
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12/17/2014
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12/18/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Devin Embray
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ISFLC Conference
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2/19/2015
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2/20/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Devin Embray
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Student Council Leadership Conf.
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10/26/2014
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10/27/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Alex Williams
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ICCA State Cheer
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11/1/2014
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11/2/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Dixie Thomas
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Honor Squad
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11/20/2014
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11/21/2014
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Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Dixie Thomas
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Iowa Talented & Gifted Annual Conf.
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10/13/2014
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10/15/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Dollie Mott
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Iowa Council of Teachers of English
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10/9/2014
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9/12/2014
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United States
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Elizabeth Huggins
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ICCA State Cheer
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11/1/2014
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11/2/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Jacqueline Johnson
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Iowa Student Council Leadership
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10/26/2014
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10/27/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Jacqueline Johnson
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Master Schedule Building Workshop
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1/12/2015
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1/14/2015
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San Antonio, Texas
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Jedd Taylor
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ISCA Conference
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11/3/2014
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11/4/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Jedd Taylor
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State School Board Convention
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11/19/2014
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11/20/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Kay Fast
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PLTW state conference
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9/28/2014
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9/29/2014
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Ames, Iowa
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Kelly Schubauer
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Master Schedule Builders Workshop
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1/12/2015
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1/14/2015
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San Antonio, Texas
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Kendra Biermann
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Software Unlimited Workshop
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10/28/2014
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10/30/2014
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Kansas City, Missouri
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Kristi Buman
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PLTW Educators of Iowa
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9/29/2014
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9/29/2014
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Ames, Iowa
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Michael Joyner
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Master Schedule Building
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1/12/2015
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1/14/2015
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San Antonio, Texas
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Rick Nickerson
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Iowa State Dance Competition
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12/3/2014
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12/6/2014
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Ruth Congdon
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4M – 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.
Comments from Board
There is an ISFIS meeting in Council Bluffs on October 30, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. November 19-20, 2014 is school board convention. National school board conference is March 19-23 in Nashville, Tennessee. Theresa Romens handed out information on the IASB Better Boardsmanship award.
Presentations
Superintendent Embray and Kelli Berke presented on the Teacher Leadership Model. Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, presented final financial information for the 2013-14 school year.
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 Resolution for Sale of Bonds and to Authorize Preliminary Official Statement
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve a resolution providing for the advertisement for the sale of bonds and to approve the Official Statement not to exceed $8,000,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Teacher Leadership Resolution
Dave Blum made a motion to approve a resolution in support of the Teacher Leadership Grant Application. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Teacher Quality Committee for 2014-15
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Heidi Stanley, Genie Wickham, Devin Embray, Julie McMullen, Nancy Wright and Diane Vontersch as the members of the Teacher Quality Committee for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval to Contract with Nebraska Center for the Education of Children
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract for education services with the Nebraska Center for the Education of Children who are Visually Impaired for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Contract with Father Flanagan’s Boys Home
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the contract for education services with Father Flanagan’s Boys Home for the 2014- 15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Contract with Westside Community Schools
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract for education services with the Westside Community Schools for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Agreement with Boost4Families
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement with Boost4Families for preschool tuition scholarships for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Early Leave Incentive Revision
Dave Blum made a motion to revise the deadline to request the Early Leave Incentive from March 1, 2015 to January 5, 2015. The change is due to the number of potential vacancies and the possibility that some of the vacancies will qualify as hard to fill positions. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Closed Session
The closed session was added to the agenda because the school district did not know about the sale of the property until after the agenda was posted.
Ann Staiert made a motion to move into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(l)(j) of the open meetings law to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the government body would receive for that property. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board moved into closed session at 8:04 p.m.
Return to Open Session
Michelle Bahr made a motion to move out of closed session. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board returned to open session at 8:46 p.m.
Possible Action on Closed Session
Ann Staiert made a motion to authorize and direct the Superintendent to take such actions as are necessary within the parameters discussed in the closed session to carry out the Board’s intent. Dave Blum seconded the motion.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made Ann Staiert and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
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