September 8, 2014 Board Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
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.
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
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
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.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on August 11, 2014 and the special meeting and work session on August 26, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
None
 
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
604.10
Outside Resource People
604.11
Field Trips and Excursions
604.12
Homework
700
Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services
701.1
School Food Service Program
701.2
Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
702.3
Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
4E – New Hires
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Beth Byers
Individual Speech Sponsor (9-12)
$2,080
Louann Cameron
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67
Diane Carlson
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Sarah Collins
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Rebecca Corners
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Mercedes Fauble
Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor
$720
Amy Fletcher
IT Secretary
$11.69 per hour
Gina Gahm
Substitute Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Shelbie Howard
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Michelle Jaworski
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Jeffrey Jens
Work Study Aide at the Print Shop
$7.25 per hour
Cathy Kephart
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Cody Marriott
Assistant Middle School Football Coach
$1,920
Emma Reeve-Lobaugh
Large Group Speech (10-12) & Assistant Play Director
$3,360 and $960
Michelle Rhodes
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
Sharon Schulenberg
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Sean Sibbitt
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Brian Stanley
8th Grade Boys Track
$2,640
Kelli Stille
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Alysha Thurlow
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Brianne Toscano
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Merrilee Deitchler
From Regularly Scheduled Bus Associate to Substitute Bus Associate
No Change
Frank Luke
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Route
Robert McAleer
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Route
Bill McGinnis
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Route
Nicole Meier
From Sped Teacher Associate to Substitute Sped Teacher Associate
No Change
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Lavera Baumbaugh
Subs
 
 
Gloria Collins
Bus Associate
Resignation
August 19, 2014
Jacy Embray
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
Rebecca Huebner
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 29, 2014
Jacob Jones
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
 
Alyssa Kelley
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
Linda Larsen
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
August 5, 2014
Nick McGhee
Special Education Teacher Associate
Termination
 
Corey Manley
Bus Driver
Resignation
September 4, 2014
April Schoening
IT Secretary
Resignation
August 11, 2014
Sherry Wilson
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEVING DISTRICT
REASON
Kole A.
Lewis Central Community School District
Kindergarten student
Dylan B.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Emily B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Madison B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Rhianna B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Lydia C.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
Addison C.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
Nicholas G.
Lewis Central Community School District
Remain after move
Zander H.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
.Jordan M.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Laney M.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Landon M.
Fremont-Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Khadin T.
Lewis Central Community School District
Moved to Glenwood wants to attend Lewis Central
Brody W.
Avoca-Hancock-Shelby-Tennant
Remain after move
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of August 31, 2014 were approved.
4J - Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Junior Class
Magazine Sales
Prom
$5,000
9/29-10/22/14
FCCLA
Candle Sales
State and National meetings
$800
10/9-27/14
Yearbook
Sell Ads
Cost of yearbook and contests
AMAP
9/9-5/26/15
Newspaper
Sell Ads
Cost of newspaper and contests
AMAP
9/9-5/26/15
NE PE Class
Jump Rope for Heart
American Heart Assn donation
$0
9/14-10/14
MS Builders Club
MS Activity Night
Raise funds for Hiley Park
$800
9/19/2014
Black and Gold Concessions
Concessions Indoor MS Sports
Score table; Portable Wireless PA System
$3,000
9/15-3/13/15
MS Student Council
Ram Bead Sales
Purchase books for the library
$300
9/22-26/14
MS Student Council
Lee National Jean Day
Donation to National Denim Day
$100
10/3/2014
MS Student Council
Activities Night
Love Tree
$800
10/17/2014
Northeast Library
Book Fair
Books for the Library
N/A
10/16-23/14
 
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
DATE
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTOR
FCCLA National Cluster Meeting
11/14/2014
11/16/2014
Little Rock, AK
Janis Moore
University of Iowa Counselor Advisory Board
9/11/2014
9/5/2014
Iowa City, IA
Jedd Taylor
PD 360
9/28/2014
9/30/2014
Salt Lake City, UT
Colleen Confer
Iowa School Counselor Association fall conference
11/1/2014
11/4/2014
Des Moines, IA
Pat Staebell
Art Educators of Iowa
10/9/2014
10/11/2014
Tama, IA
Janiece Kinzle
4M – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Beef Grant
Foods Lab classes will learn correct preparation techniques of beef.
$100
Mills County Community Foundation
Purchase of a riding lawn mower and a refrigerator.
$2,000
 
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 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.
 
Presentations
There were no presentations.
 
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
Annual Reorganizational Meeting
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.
DATE
MEETING TYPE
TIME
MEETING SITE
September 22, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
October 13, 2014
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
October 27, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
November 10, 2014
Regular Meeting
7:30 P.M.
HS Media Center
November 24, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
December 8, 2014
Regular Meeting
5:30 P.M.
HS Media Center
December 22, 2014
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
January 12, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
January 26, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
February 9, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
February 23, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
March 9, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
March 23, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
April 13, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
April 20, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
May 11, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
May 25, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
June 8, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
June 22, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
July 13, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
July 20. 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
August 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
HS Media Center
August 24, 2015
Board Work Session
6:00 P.M.
103 Central, 3rd Floor
 
Page Five
September 8, 2014 Minutes
 
Appointments/Assignments for 2014-15
Ann  Staiert  made  a motion  to  approve  the  following  committee  assignments  for  2014-15.                                                                                                                                                                                      Craig  Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
COMMITTEE
MEMBER
Curriculum Coordinating Council
Michelle Bahr & Theresa Romens
Building & Grounds/Transportation
Dave Blum
Empowerment Board
Craig Patzer
Review Board Meeting Bills
Revolves each month in alphabetical order
Superintendent Advisory Council
Ann Staiert
IASB Delegate Assembly
Michelle Bahr
Technology Committee
Ann Staiert
Mills County Conference Board
Theresa Romens
Wellness Committee
Craig Patzer
Safety/Crisis Committee
Dave Blum
 
New Business
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.
B.     Appointment of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer
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.
C.     Appointment of Equity Officer
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.
D.     Approval to Use Signature Stamp
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.
E.      Approval of PMIC Contract
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.
F.      Approval of Foster Grandparent Program
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.
G.     Approval of Contract with Alpha School
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.
H.     Approval of Supplemental Pay Committee
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.
I.Approval of Special Education Deficit
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2013-14 school year special education deficit in the amount of
$199,890.50. 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 8:10 p.m.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                     
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary