January 13, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District Public Hearing Board of Directors 6:45 P.M.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, January 13, 2014
 
 
 
At 6:45 p.m. a public hearing was held regarding the Building Bridges Learning Center Renovation.  There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the Building Bridges Learning Center Renovation.
 
The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m. and the regular board meeting started.
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert and Craig Patzer.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Spotlight on Education
Mark Starner was recognized for being selected as 2013 3A Regional Boys Track Coach of the Year.  Jeff Bissen presented Mark with a certificate.
 
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.   Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on December 9, 2013.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
603.6
Exclusion from a School Program Concerning Controversial Issues and/or Religious Issues
604.1
Instructional Materials Selection
604.1R
Instructional Materials Selection Regulations
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
Instructional Materials Inspection
Instructional Materials Reconsideration
Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Nicole Rivardo
Child Care Provider
$8.46 per hour
Tyler Ruse
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$108.00 per day
Sherry Wilson
Child Care Provider
$8.46 per hour
Michelle Jaworski
Sub Associate (As needed when not on duty as a bus associate)
$9.49 per hour
Dennis Hagymasi
Substitute Bus Associate
$10.88 per hour
 
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4F - Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Lisa Sherry
Special Education Teacher Assoc. to Sub Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
 
 
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Kathy Vanatta
Cook
Resignation
December 31, 2013
Robert Jackson
Part Time Custodian
Resignation
February 28, 2014
 
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEIVING DISTRICT
REASON
Tye N.
Glenwood
14-15 SY. Moving from Omaha into Fremont-Mills Dist.
Ryley N.
Glenwood
14-15 SY.  Moving from Omaha into Fremont- Mills Dist.
Faylynn G.
Glenwood
Remain after move
 
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of December 31, 2013.
 
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
West Library
Book Fair
Replace books in the library
$12,000
11/18-26/13
Northeast Library
Book Fair
Replace books in the library
Zero
11/18-26/13
Reach/SADD
Tip Night Pizza Ranch
Guest Speaker; Adopt-A-Troop; Red Out
$500
1/27/2014
MS Student Council
Candy Grams
American Heart Assn donation
$250
2/10-14/14
MS Student Council
Mr/Ms Middle School
United Service Organization donation
$300
1/20-24/14
MS Student Council
Winter Activities Night
Activity Night/Teacher Appreciation
$700
1/24/2014
Student Council
Pink Out Cake & Lemonade
Susan B Komen Breast Cancer
Blank
2/11/2014
NE Library
Book Fair
Replace books in the library
Zero
3/31-4/7/14
 
4K – Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
NSTA National Conf
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
Theresa Bledsoe
NSTA National Conf
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
Carol Fisher
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Mallory White
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Nancy Wright
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Heidi Stanley
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Shane Keeling
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Jennifer Lewis
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Melanie Howard
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Kelsey Miller
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Carie Finnegan
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Heidi Stanley
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Belinda Bessey
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Rick Nickerson
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament
01/17/2014
01/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
Adam Buthe
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament
01/17/2014
01/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
Brad Asche
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament
01/17/2014
01/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
Brad Gregory
 
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4L – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
NSTA National Conf
Theresa Bledsoe
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
NSTA National Conf
Carol Fisher
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Mallory White
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Nancy Wright
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Heidi Stanley
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Shane Keeling
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Jennifer Lewis
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Melanie Howard
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Kelsey Miller
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Carie Finnegan
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Heidi Stanley
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Belinda Bessey
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Rick Nickerson
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
ISFLC
Devin Embray
2/11/2014
2/13/2014
Des Moines, IA
ISFLC
Shirley Lundgren
2/11/2014
2/13/2014
Des Moines, IA
SAI Executive Leaders
Devin Embray
1/30/2014
1/31/2014
Ankeny, IA
Boys Soccer Tournament
Shane Keeling
5/9/2014
5/10/2014
Waverly, IA
Cyclone Honor Band
Pete Jacobus
2/6/2014
2/8/2014
Ames, IA
GHAEA Superintendents’ Retreat
Devin Embray
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Des Moines, IA
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling
Brad Asche
1/17/2014
1/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling
Brad Gregory
1/17/2014
1/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling
Adam Buthe
1/17/2014
1/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
4M – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
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 Aspedon spoke to the board regarding the Iowa Common Core and the school calendar. Julie Wells spoke to the board regarding the Iowa Common Core.
 
Comments from Board
The Super Board meeting will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the High School Media Center. On January 20, 2014 a work session will be held at 6 p.m. in the Central Office. The next regular meeting is February 10, 2014. On February 17, 2014 a work session will be held at 6 p.m. in the Central Office
 
Presentations
Tim Oswald, representative from Piper Jaffray, explained how the district can get a loan or do revenue bonds using the SAVE funds as collateral to fund the high school gym project. He went over a debt service schedule and revenue summary of the project.
 
Nancy Janssen, Auditor from Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C., presented the Fiscal Year 2013 audit to the Board.  The auditor answered questions from the Board.
 
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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 Architect Proposal for Proposed Auxiliary Gym Project
Dave Blum made a motion to hire an architect for the high school gym project from the four architects interviewed. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. The board went over a summary sheet comparing the firms based on estimated construction costs, total fees and construction schedule. A roll call vote showed Staiert and Patzer in favor of Prochaska & Associates and Blum, Bahr and Romens in favor of HSR and Associates. Motion carried selecting HSR & Associates as the architect for the high school gym project.
B.     Approval of High School Auxiliary Gymnasium Project
Dave Blum made a motion to approve to moving forward with the high school auxiliary gym project at a cost not to exceed $3,500,000. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.     Approval of Engagement Letter with Piper Jaffray and form of Loan Term Sheet
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the engagement letter with Piper Jaffray and the Loan Term Sheet for the high school gym project. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.     Approval of Renovation Plans for Building Bridges Learning Center Project
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the renovation plans for the Building Bridges Learning Center project. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.      Approval of Bidding Building Bridges Learning Center Project
Dave Blum made a motion to approve sending bids out for the Building Bridges Learning Center Project. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.      Approval of Print Shop Renovation
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Print Shop renovation at a cost not to exceed $48,000. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.     Approval of 2012-13 Audit
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the audit report for the 2012-2013 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.     Approval of Mid-Term Graduates
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Mid-Term graduates as presented, pending completion of all requirements. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
I.       Approval of 2014 Summer Project
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2014 summer project list as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
J.       Approval of Revision to Work Outside the Classroom Policy
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the revision to the Work Outside the Classroom policy. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “nay”. Motion failed. Michelle Bahr made a motion to postpone any changes to the policy to the board work session on January 20, 2014. Craig Patzer 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 Dave Blum and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:38 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
                                                                                                                                     
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary