December 12, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center
Monday, December 12, 2016
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Greg Schultz, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Curt Becker.
1. Closed Session
Greg Schultz made a motion to move to closed session as provided in 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. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion.
Motion carried. The board moved into closed session at 6:01 p.m.
2. Return to Open Session
Curt Becker made a motion to move out of closed session. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board returned to open session at 6:34 p.m. No action was taken
3. Closed Session
Greg Shultz made a motion to move into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate 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. 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 6:35 p.m.
4. 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 6:58 p.m. No action was taken
Spotlight on Education
The football coaches and players were recognized for their achievements this season.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Ann Stairt seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on November 14, 2016 and the special board meeting/work session on November 28, 2016.
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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307.1
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Administrative Personnel Employment - Individual Contracts
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308
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Communication Channels
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400
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Statement of Guiding Principles
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401.1
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Definition of Licensed Personnel
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401.2
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Selection of Licensed Personnel
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401.3
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Licensure Requirements
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401.5
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Evaluation of Licensed Personnel
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401.6
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Resignation of Licensed Personnel
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502.1
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Student Participation in School Sponsored Activities
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502.1R
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Student Participation in School Sponsored Activities Regulations
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502.1
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Good Conduct Policy
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– Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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402.2
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Substitutes for Licensed Personnel
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403.1
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Definition of Classified Personnel
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403.2
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Selection of Classified Personnel
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403.3
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Evaluation of Classified Personnel
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403.4
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Resignation of Classified Personnel
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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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Karen Barrett
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Large Group Speech Sponsor (grades 10-12)
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$1,750
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Christina Boldra
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High School Spanish Teacher
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$20,211.84 (Contingent upon completion of the Intern Program and favorable background check results)
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Abby Bowden
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Substitute Special Education Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Linda Gragg
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Large Group Speech Sponsor (grades 10-12)
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$750
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Robert Hammers
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$16.03 per hour 2 hr minimum
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Nina Kittle
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Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 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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None
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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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Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare
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Resignation
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December 12, 2016
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Assistant Cheer Coach
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Resignation
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End of 2016-2017 SY
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Teacher
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Resignation
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January 13, 2016
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Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare
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Resignation
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November 13, 2016
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4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Emma C.
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Lewis Central Comm. School District
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Remain after move
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Glenwood Comm. School District
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Kaitlin H.
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Glenwood Comm. School District
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Remain after move
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Council Bluffs Comm. School District
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Kiersten H.
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Glenwood Comm. School District
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Remain after move
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Council Bluffs Comm. School District
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Gracie R.
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Glenwood Comm. School District
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Remain after move
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Sidney Community School District
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of November 30, 2016.
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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Student Council
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Santa's Helpers Child Watch
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Purchase toys to donate to Love Tree
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$300
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12/17/2016
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Boys and Girls Basketball
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Black and Gold Scrimmage
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Team dinners/team building activities
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$200
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11/16/2016
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Culinary Arts Class
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Restaurants, entrée, and food sales
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Cover expenses for culinary arts supplies
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$1,000
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1/17-5/16/17
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Trap Club
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Raffle
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Shotgun shells, clay targets, entry fees, hotel fees, meals
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AMAP
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1/1-6/20/17
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Trap Club
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Local Business Sponsors/Donations
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shotgun shells, clay targets, entry fees, hotel fees, meals
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AMAP
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1/1-6/20/17
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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Requested By
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Activity
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Destination
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Departure Date
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Return Date
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Janis Moore
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FCCLA Adviser Summit
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Reston, VA
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2/24/2017
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2/26/2017
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Cory Faust
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IFCA Football Clinic
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Altoona, IA
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Michael Joyner
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IFCA Football Coaches Clinic
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Altoona, IA
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Chris Visser
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IFCA football clinic
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Altoona IA
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Alex Williams
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IFCA Clinic
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Altoona, IA
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Adam Buthe
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IFCA Football Clinic
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Altoona, IA
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Chris Visser
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Kansas City Track Clinic
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Track Clinic Jan. 27-29
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1/27/2017
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1/29/2017
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Midway Foundation
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The money received would help with Trap Club expenses.
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AMAP
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Walmart Community Grant Program
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To positively impact all families in our district.
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$2,500
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Michelle Bahr spoke about her new role with Future Ready Iowa Alliance. Ann Staiert discussed the many changes happening within Boost 4 Families.
Presentations
High School Principal Richard Hutchinson reported to the board some of the details around the new High School Coffee Shop being ran by students in the high school special education program.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval to Adopt IASB Iowa Promise Board Resolution
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the adoption of the IASB Iowa Promise Board Resolution. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Essential Learnings Statement
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Essential Learnings Statement to replace the Mastery Statement. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Mid-Term Graduates
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Mid-Term Graduates, contingent upon completion of all necessary requirements. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Agreement with Alfred Music
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with Alfred Music to arrange for Show Choir to perform and duplicate the arrangement of She Loves You. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Agreement with Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the agreement with Omaha Storm Chasers Baseball Club for 179 1st base group box seats for a Middle School class field trip. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Preliminary At-Risk Funding
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the preliminary budget for the Modified Supplemental Application for At-Risk Funding. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Administrative Mid-Year Stipends for Career Plans
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Administrative Mid-Year Stipends for Career Plans. Greg Schulz 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 Greg Schultz to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:24p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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