November 14, 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, November 14, 2016
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 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.
Spotlight on Education
The Cross Country Coaches and state qualifier students were recognized for their performance.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.   Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on October 10, 2016.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
304.1
Other Administrative Personnel - Positions
304.2
Other Administrative Personnel - Qualifications
304.3
Other Administrative Personnel - Appointment
304.4
Other Administrative Personnel - Functions
304.5
Other Administrative Personnel - Evaluation
305
Administrative Cabinet
306.1
Administrative Team
306.2
Administrative Structure
306.3
Management’s Negotiating
– Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
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
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Jacqueline Christian
Substitute Teacher
$130 per day
Ronald Jordan
Part Time Mechanic’s Helper
$9.90 per hour
Jeremiah King
Substitute Custodian
$10.85 per hour
Robert T. Laudon
Part Time Custodian
$10.85 per hour
Mikaela Palmer
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place Daycare
$7.25 per hour
Ian Sutherland
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$120 per day
Lydia Umberger
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$10.21 per hour
Chris Visser
Head 7th Grade Boys Track Coach
$2,750
Britneigh Williams
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$10.21 per hour
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Melissa Rehn
From General Ed Teacher Associate to Special Ed Teacher Associate
No Change
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Kadena Burgess
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Termination
November 14, 2016
Emilie Congdon
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
Resignation
November 4, 2016
Andrew Hockabout
Custodian
Resignation
November 3, 2016
Kathy Johnson
Assistant HS Volleyball Coach
Resignation (Contingent upon finding a suitable replacement)
October 21, 2016
Elizabeth Schultz
General Education Bus Associate
Resignation
October 26, 2016
Grant Stivers
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
October 21, 2016
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
Reagan G.
East Mills Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Nathan H.
Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Chelsey K.
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
East Mills Comm. School Dist.
Christopher M.
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.
McKenzie M.
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.
Riley M.
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.
Hunter P.
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
East Mills Comm. School Dist.
Reagan P.
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
East Mills Comm. School Dist.
Jessica S.
Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Mackinsey S.
Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.
Change in District of Residence
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
Tanner W.
Fremont-Mills Comm. School Dist.
Kindergarten Student
Glenwood Comm. School Dist.
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of October 31, 2016.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
Ramily Matters
GoFundMe
Cover advertising costs, program activities, and general overhead
AMAP
11/14/16-
6/1/17
Student Council
VolleyBro
Donate money to The Native Fund
$300
11/19/2016
7th-12th Band/Choir
Cookie Dough/Deli International
Raise funds for student 4 year trip New York 2018
AMAP
2/10-2/22/17
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
Requested By
Activity
Destination
Departure Date
Return Date
Sherry Herron
Early Childhood SDI Usability Site Training
Des Moines, IA
12/8/2016
12/9/2016
Cory Faust
ISU Track Clinic
Ames, IA
9/2/2016
9/3/2016
Thomas Harm
Track and Field Clinic
Ames, IA
12/2/2016
12/3/2016
Thomas Harm
Track and Field Clinic
Kansas City, MO
1/27/2017
1/28/2017
Brian Albert
KC track clinic
Kansas City, MO
1/27/2017
1/29/2017
Mark Starner
Glazier Track Clinic
Kansas City, MO
1/27/2017
1/29/2017
Mark Starner
IATC Track Coaches Clinic
Ames, IA
12/2/2016
12/3/2016
Brian Jay Albert
IATC Clinic
Ames, IA
12/2/2016
12/3/2016
Todd Peverill
Glazier Track & Field Clinic-
Kansas City, MO
1/27/2017
1/29/2017
Todd Peverill
IATC clinic
Ames, IA
12/2/2016
12/3/2016
Nicole Fischer
ECSE SDI
Des Moines, IA
12/8/2016
12/9/2016
Adam Buthe
SE Polk Wrestling Tournament
Altoona, IA
12/16/2016
12/17/2016
Adam Buthe
Ames Wrestling Tournament
Ames, IA
1/6/2017
1/7/2017
Adam Buthe
Basehor Wrestling Tournament
Basehor, KS
1/13/2017
1/14/2017
Adam Buthe
Urbandale Wrestling Tournament
Urbandale, IA
1/20/2017
1/21/2017
Chris Visser
Glazier Track & Field Clinic- Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
1/27/16
1/27/16
Chris Visser
Iowa State Track Clinic
Ames, IA
12/2/2016
12/3/2016
Jordan Bueltel
IATC Clinic
Ames , IA
12/2/2016
12/3/2016
Ben Haynes
Iowa State Track Coach's Clinic
Ames, IA
12/2/2016
12/3/2016
Brad Asche
Wrestling
Altoona, IA SE Polk
12/16/2016
12/17/2016
Brad Asche
Wrestling
Ames, IA
1/6/2017
1/7/2017
Brad Asche
Wrestling
Basehor, KS
1/13/2017
1/14/2017
Brad Asche
Wrestling
Urbandale, IA
1/21/2017
1/22/2017
Katie Wilson
Iowa State Track Clinic
Ames, IA
12/02/2016
12/03/2016
4L – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
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
West Elementary TAG students gave 2 presentations on the Growth Mindset that they completed and presented to the board.
Heidi Stanley and Genie Wickham presented on the changes to the Truancy Policies which reflect problem solving and being proactive vs reactive.
Shawn Kohler presented to the board the direction the Trail Head Project is headed and the goals for start up and design.
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 of Truancy Policies
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the proposed changed to the District’s Truancy Policies. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.     High School Social Studies Curriculum
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Social Studies Curriculum.  Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.     Examination & Approval of Financial Accounting Books for FY16
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Financial Accounting Books for FY16. Greg Schultz 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 Greg Schultz to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
                                                                                                                                      
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Kristi Buman, Board Secretary