September 8, 2014 Board Meeting

Monday, September 8, 2014

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 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.

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

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on August 11, 2014 and the special meeting and work session on August 26, 2014.

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

Financial reports as of August 31, 2014 were approved.

 

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.

 

Ann Staiert reported on the ABLE meeting her and Craig Patzer attended on student assessments. A Super Board meeting will be held September 18, 2014 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the County Engineer Office. Board members will meet Friday, September 26th at the funeral home to ride in the homecoming parade. Coronation is Saturday, September 27th at 8:00 p.m. at the High School. March 22 and 23, 2015 there will be a National School Board Convention in Nashville, TN. Theresa handed out board evaluation forms to complete and bring to the work session on September 22, 2014.

 

There were no presentations.

 

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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Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary, conducted the organizational meeting of the new board of directors.

Election of President

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board President. Ballots Cast for President were as follows:

 

Board Member                                Vote

Dave Blum                                       Theresa Romens

Theresa Romens                              Theresa Romens

Ann Staiert                                       Theresa Romens

Craig Patzer                                     Theresa Romens

Michelle Bahr                                   Theresa Romens

Theresa Romens was declared Board President. Board Secretary, Shirley Lundgren, administered the Oath of Office to President, Theresa Romens.

Election of Vice-President

Board Members voted by paper ballot for Board Vice-President. Ballots Cast for Vice-President were as follows:

Board Member                                Vote

Dave Blum                                      Dave Blum

Theresa Romens                             Dave Blum

Ann Staiert                                      Dave Blum

Craig Patzer                                    Dave Blum

Michelle Bahr                                  Dave Blum

Dave Blum was declared Board Vice-President. Board Secretary, Shirley Lundgren, administered the Oath of Office to Vice-President, Dave Blum.

Set Meeting Dates, Times and Place for 2014-15

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the following schedule for Board meetings for the 2014-15 school year. Regular board meetings will be held at 7:00 pm in the High School Media Center unless otherwise noted. Board work sessions will be held at the Central Office from 6:00-8:00 pm unless otherwise noted. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

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Ann  Staiert  made  a motion  to  approve  the  following  committee  assignments  for  2014-15.                                                                                                                                                                                      Craig  Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

 

A.Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the appointment of Richard Hutchison as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the appointment of Genie Wickham as the District’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer for the 2014-15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the appointment of Devin Embry as the District’s Equity Officer for the 2014-15 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to authorize the Business Manager to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts; authorize the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all employment contracts; and authorize the Activities Director to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all officials contracts. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to  approve the agreement between the Glenwood Community School District and Catholic Health Initiatives to provide educational services for the Psychiatric Medical Institute for Children (PMIC).  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Connections Foster Grandparent Program for the 2014-15 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract with Alpha School in Omaha, NE for education services for the 2014-15 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Margo Young, Lori Gregory, Heidi Stanley and Jeff Bissen as the supplemental pay committee members. Dave Blum seconded  the motion. All  voted  “aye”. Motion carried.