December 12, 2016 Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent             Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
 
December 9, 2016
 
To:         All School Board Members                                                 
Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘17
Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘17
Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘17
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
 
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                     
 
 
Re:     December Regular Meeting - Monday, December 12, 2016 - 6:00 p.m.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street
 
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                                                             6:00 p.m.
A. Call to Order
2. Closed Session - The Board will enter into Closed Session, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c)- To discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are
presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation.
 
3.
Return to Open Session
Motion
 
A.           Action if needed
Roll Call
4.
Closed Session - The Board will enter into Closed Session, pursuant to
Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j) - To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate
Motion
Roll Call
 
only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the
 
 
price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the
 
 
price the governmental body would receive for that property. The minutes and
 
 
the audio recording of a session closed under this paragraph shall be available
 
 
for public examination when the transaction discussed is completed.
 
5.
Return to Open Session
Motion
 
A.        Action if needed
Roll Call
 
6. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                                                     7:00 p.m.
A. We will be presenting Spotlight on Education certificates to our footballl coaches and players. Congratulations!
7. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
8. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Board Meeting - November 14, 2016
2. Special Board Meeting/Work Session - November 28, 2016
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies-Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
307.1
Administrative Personnel Employment - Individual Contracts
308
Communication Channels
400
Statement of Guiding Principles
401.1
Definition of Licensed Personnel
401.2
Selection of Licensed Personnel
401.3
Licensure Requirements
401.5
Evaluation of Licensed Personnel
401.6
Resignation of Licensed Personnel
502.1
Student Participation in School Sponsored Activities
502.1R
Student Participation in School Sponsored Activities Regulations
502.1
Good Conduct Policy
D. Approval of Board Policies-First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
402.2
Substitutes for Licensed Personnel
403.1
Definition of Classified Personnel
403.2
Selection of Classified Personnel
403.3
Evaluation of Classified Personnel
403.4
Resignation of Classified Personnel
E.New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Karen Barrett
Large Group Speech Sponsor (grades 10-12)
$1,750
Christina Boldra
High School Spanish Teacher
$20,211.84 (Contingent upon completion of the Intern Program and favorable background check results)
Abby Bowden
Substitute Special Education Associate
$10.21 per hour
Linda Gragg
Large Group Speech Sponsor (grades 10-12)
$750
Robert Hammers
Substitute Bus Driver
$16.03 per hour 2 hr minimum
Nina Kittle
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$10.21 per hour
Joe Luther
Large Group Speech Sponsor (grades 10-12)
$750
Adam Orban
Large Group Speech Sponsor (grades 10-12)
$250
F. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
None
 
 
G. Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare
Resignation
December 12, 2016
Assistant Cheer Coach
Resignation
End of 2016-2017 SY
Teacher
Resignation
January 13, 2016
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare
Resignation
November 13, 2016
H. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
Emma C.
Lewis Central Comm. School District
Remain after move
Glenwood Comm. School District
Kaitlin H.
Glenwood Comm. School District
Remain after move
Council Bluffs Comm. School District
Kiersten H.
Glenwood Comm. School District
Remain after move
Council Bluffs Comm. School District
Gracie R.
Glenwood Comm. School District
Remain after move
Sidney Community School District
I. ApprovalofFinancialReports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills
1. Approval of Additional Bills
B. Board Financial Reports
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Student Council
Santa's Helpers Child Watch
Purchase toys to donate to Love Tree
$300
12/17/2016
Boys and Girls Basketball
Black and Gold Scrimmage
Team dinners/team building activities
$200
11/16/2016
Culinary Arts Class
Restaurants, entrée, and food sales
Cover expenses for culinary arts supplies
$1,000
1/17-5/16/17
Trap Club
Raffle
Shotgun shells, clay targets, entry fees, hotel fees, meals
AMAP
1/1-6/20/17
Trap Club
Local Business Sponsors/Donations
shotgun shells, clay targets, entry fees, hotel fees, meals
AMAP
1/1-6/20/17
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTUR E
DATE
RETURN DATE
Janis Moore
FCCLA Adviser Summit
Reston, VA
2/24/2017
2/26/2017
Cory Faust
IFCA Football Clinic
Altoona, IA
3/3/2017
3/4/2017
Michael Joyner
IFCA Football Coaches Clinic
Altoona, IA
3/3/2017
3/4/2017
Chris Visser
IFCA football clinic
Altoona IA
3/3/2017
3/4/2017
Alex Williams
IFCA Clinic
Altoona, IA
3/3/2017
3/4/2017
Adam Buthe
IFCA Football Clinic
Altoona, IA
3/3/2017
3/4/2017
Chris Visser
Kansas City Track Clinic
Track Clinic Jan. 27-29
1/27/2017
1/29/2017
L. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Midway Foundation
The money received would help with Trap Club expenses.
AMAP
Walmart Community Grant Program
To positively impact all families in our district.
$2,500
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update
1. Legislative Forums Schedule - The Mills County Forums will be held in January, February, and March of 2017.  Day on the Hill will be January 24, 2017 at the Embassy Suites & State Capital.
2. Legislative Contacts
D. Presentations
1. Beth Burgess will report to the Board on the new High School Coffee Shop.
10. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1.High School
2.Middle School
3.West Elementary
4.Northeast Elementary
B. Special Education Report
C. School Improvement Report
D. Activities Director Report
E. Kid’s Place Report & Newsletter
F.  Technology Report
G. Food Service Report
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
I.  Print Shop Report
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
12. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval to Adopt IASB Iowa Promise Board Resolution
I am seeking approval to adopt the IASB Iowa Promise Board Resolution.
B.Approval of Essential Learnings Statement
I am seeking approval of the Essential Learnings Statement. This statement will replace the Mastery Statement.
 
C.
I am seeking approval of the Mid-Term Graduates, contingent upon completion of all necessary requirements.
Motion
D.
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Alfred Music to arrange
for Show Choir, perform, and duplicate the arrangement She Loves You.
Motion
E.
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club for 179 1st Base Group Box Seats for a Middle
School class field trip.
Motion
F.
I am seeking preliminary budget approval for the Modified Supplemental Application for At-Risk Funding.
Motion
I am seeking approval of the mid-year stipends for the administrators’ Career Plan work.
13. ADJOURNMENT                              Motion
 
Upcoming Meetings & Events:               
 
No Work Session in December
 
NSBA Annual Conference* - March 25-27, 2017 Denver, Colorado
 
*Need to get sessions to Debbie ASAP