April 14, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, April 14, 2014
Call to Order
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:45 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Public Hearing
At 6:45 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the budget for fiscal year 2014-2015.
The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m.
Spotlight on Education
The board recognized six speech students. Students were introduced and presented a certificate. Jeff Yoachim was recognized for being named Teacher of the Year 2014 at the Omaha Arts Festival/Young Artist Exhibition.
Friends of Education
Shopko was recognized for the donation to the school from the customer signature campaign.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on March 10, 2014 and the special meeting on March 24, 2014.
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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104.2
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Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy
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604.6
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Technology Policy - Appropriate Use of District Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access
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604.6CF
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Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems and Internet Access
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604.6GF
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Staff Acceptance Form & Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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604.8
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Implementation of Technology Protection Measures
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604.8P
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Glenwood Community School District App Procedures
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604.9
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Proposed Web Site Disclaimer
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604.9F
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Bona Fide Research
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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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Traci Ashburn
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Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.49 per hour
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Rebecca Bardsley
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Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
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$3,220
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David Clark
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HS Band Instructor
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$52,751
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Jennifer Etter
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Substitute Nurse
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$118 per day
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Nicole Fischer
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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Robert Hammers
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$14.93 per route
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Robin Hundt
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MS Play Director
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$1,150
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Cathy Kephart
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Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.49 per hour
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Courtney (Cort) Lovato
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Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
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$3,112.86
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Jamie McMillan
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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Chris Miller
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MS Play Assistant
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$460
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Brandon Parks
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.49 per hour
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Mark Starner
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Head Softball Coach
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$4,830
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Kelli Stille
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Sub Special Education Teacher Associate & Sub Food Service
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$9.49 & $8.78 per hour
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Jessica Stonerook
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.49 per hour
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Kevin Tucker
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Head Boys Tennis Coach
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$3,680
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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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Craig Parks
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From Part Time to Full Time - Grounds
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$9.13 - No Change
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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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Belinda Bessey
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HS English Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2013-2014 SY
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Stephanie Fholer
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HS English Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2013-2014 SY
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Carie Finnegan
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MS English Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2013-2014 SY
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James Giesting
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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April 4, 2014
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Julie Gompert
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Substitute Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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March 26, 2014
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Mary Lee
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HS Math Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2013-2014 SY
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Elizabeth Mayfield
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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April 15, 2014
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Madison Mead
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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March 14, 2014
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Jeremy Ryan
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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March 10, 2014
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Derek Schuler
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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April 11, 2014
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Grace Sibbitt
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Substitute Bus & Suburban Associate
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Resignation
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August 26, 2013
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Bennett Wiese
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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March 31, 2014
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Cindy Wallace
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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March 28, 2014
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Kristine Wilson
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HS English Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2013-2014 SY
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4H – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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REASON
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Bailey B.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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Breanna B.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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Ian B.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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Michael B.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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Zoe L.
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Lewis Central
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Lewis Central approved
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Cole L.
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Council Bluffs
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Remain after Move - Council Bluffs approved
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Mason P.
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Red Oak
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Red Oak approved
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Maren S.
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Lewis Central
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Lewis Central approved
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2014.
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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FCCLA
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Sucker Sales
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National Leadership conference expenses
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$800
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3/26-5/20/14
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MS Book Fair
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Sell books
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New library books
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Break Even
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3/26-4/3/14
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FCCLA
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Soccer Concessions
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National Leadership conference expenses
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$400
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4/14-5/14
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MS Student Council
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Hat & Jean Day
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Donation to Glenwood Senior Center
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$100
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TBD
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MS Student Council
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Activities Night
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Donation to Glenwood Senior Center/Homecoming
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$700
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5/2/2014
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MS Student Council
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Pie in the Face
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Donation to Glenwood Senior Center
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$100
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5/2/2014
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MS Student Council
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Free Will Donation
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Donation to Glenwood Senior Center
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$100
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4/28-5/2/14
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Page Three April 11, 2014
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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ACTIVITY
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LEAVE
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RETURN
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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CASE Institute
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7/7/2014
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7/17/2014
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Ankeny, IA
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Jessica Miller
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National FFA Leadership Conference
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10/29/2014
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11/1/2014
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Louisville, KY
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Jessica Miller
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ADM Soccer Tournament
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4/25/2014
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4/26/2014
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Adel, IA
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Amy Benson
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ADM Soccer Tournament
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4/25/2014
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4/26/2014
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Adel, IA
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Rebecca Bardsley
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National FCCLA Leadership Conference
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7/4/2014
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7/11/2014
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San Antonio, TX
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Janis Moore
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Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
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5/15/2014
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5/17/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Pete Jacobus
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4M – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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None
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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. Cathy Asperdon spoke on no homework. Tina Gutschenritter spoke on role of a board; homework policy and re-take policy. Julie Wells spoke on homework policy and common core state standards. Shari Woodrow spoke on how we need to look at how we are implementing it.
Comments from Board
There is a super board meeting on May 8, 2014 at City Hall from 6:00-7:00 p.m. The Chamber Leadership is April 25, 2014. The high school Student Council is planning a lunch for the board sometime after Easter.
Presentations
None
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 Budget
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the budget for the 2014-2015 school year as published. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Settlement Agreement
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the settlement agreement with Omaha Construction Services and the Glenwood CSD regarding the school district tennis courts. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Tennis Court Bid
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the bid from Tennis Courts Unlimited to repair and fix the issues related to the tennis courts originally. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Subscription Fee with ISFIS
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve renewing the subscription fee with Iowa School Finance Information Services (ISFIS) for the 2014-15 school year for board policies and consulting services. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Page Four March 10, 2014
E.Approval of School Center Services
Dave Blum made a motion to approve renewing our contract with Blackboard Engage for School Center Services for our website. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Contract with Creighton University
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract with Creighton University to rent the Creighton facilities for a soccer match. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve contract with Buena Vista University to offer field experiences and student teaching experience to Buena Vista students. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval to Purchase Van
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the low bid from McMullen Ford in the amount of $25,498 for one Type II van. Dave Blum 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 7:40 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary