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:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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603.6
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Exclusion from a School Program Concerning Controversial Issues and/or Religious Issues
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604.1
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Instructional Materials Selection
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604.1R
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Instructional Materials Selection Regulations
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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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Instructional Materials Inspection
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Instructional Materials Reconsideration
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Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form
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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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Nicole Rivardo
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Child Care Provider
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$8.46 per hour
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Tyler Ruse
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$108.00 per day
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Sherry Wilson
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Child Care Provider
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$8.46 per hour
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Michelle Jaworski
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Sub Associate (As needed when not on duty as a bus associate)
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$9.49 per hour
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Dennis Hagymasi
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Substitute Bus Associate
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$10.88 per hour
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Page Two
4F - Transfers
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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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Kathy Vanatta
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Cook
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Resignation
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December 31, 2013
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Robert Jackson
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Part Time Custodian
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Resignation
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February 28, 2014
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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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Tye N.
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Glenwood
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14-15 SY. Moving from Omaha into Fremont-Mills Dist.
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Ryley N.
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Glenwood
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14-15 SY. Moving from Omaha into Fremont- Mills Dist.
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Faylynn G.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of December 31, 2013.
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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West Library
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Book Fair
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Replace books in the library
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$12,000
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11/18-26/13
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Northeast Library
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Book Fair
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Replace books in the library
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Zero
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11/18-26/13
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Reach/SADD
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Tip Night Pizza Ranch
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Guest Speaker; Adopt-A-Troop; Red Out
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$500
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1/27/2014
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MS Student Council
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Candy Grams
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American Heart Assn donation
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$250
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2/10-14/14
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MS Student Council
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Mr/Ms Middle School
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United Service Organization donation
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$300
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1/20-24/14
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MS Student Council
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Winter Activities Night
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Activity Night/Teacher Appreciation
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$700
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1/24/2014
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Student Council
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Pink Out Cake & Lemonade
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Susan B Komen Breast Cancer
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Blank
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2/11/2014
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NE Library
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Book Fair
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Replace books in the library
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Zero
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3/31-4/7/14
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4K – Out of State 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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NSTA National Conf
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4/2/2014
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4/5/2014
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Boston, MA
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Theresa Bledsoe
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NSTA National Conf
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4/2/2014
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4/5/2014
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Boston, MA
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Carol Fisher
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Mallory White
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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Nancy Wright
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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Heidi Stanley
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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Shane Keeling
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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Jennifer Lewis
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Melanie Howard
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Kelsey Miller
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Carie Finnegan
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Heidi Stanley
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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Belinda Bessey
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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Rick Nickerson
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Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament
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01/17/2014
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01/18/2014
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Kansas City, KS
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Adam Buthe
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Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament
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01/17/2014
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01/18/2014
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Kansas City, KS
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Brad Asche
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Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tournament
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01/17/2014
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01/18/2014
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Kansas City, KS
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Brad Gregory
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Page Three
January 13, 2014 Minutes
4L – Overnight Travel Requests
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ACTIVITY
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REQUESTED BY
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LEAVE
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RETURN
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DESTINATION
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NSTA National Conf
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Theresa Bledsoe
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4/2/2014
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4/5/2014
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Boston, MA
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NSTA National Conf
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Carol Fisher
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4/2/2014
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4/5/2014
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Boston, MA
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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Mallory White
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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Nancy Wright
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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Heidi Stanley
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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Shane Keeling
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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Jennifer Lewis
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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Melanie Howard
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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Kelsey Miller
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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Carie Finnegan
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
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Heidi Stanley
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1/15/2014
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1/16/2014
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Kansas City, MO
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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Belinda Bessey
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
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Rick Nickerson
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Lincoln, AR
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ISFLC
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Devin Embray
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2/11/2014
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2/13/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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ISFLC
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Shirley Lundgren
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2/11/2014
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2/13/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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SAI Executive Leaders
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Devin Embray
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1/30/2014
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1/31/2014
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Ankeny, IA
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Boys Soccer Tournament
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Shane Keeling
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5/9/2014
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5/10/2014
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Waverly, IA
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Cyclone Honor Band
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Pete Jacobus
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2/6/2014
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2/8/2014
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Ames, IA
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GHAEA Superintendents’ Retreat
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Devin Embray
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Basehor/Linwood Wrestling
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Brad Asche
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1/17/2014
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1/18/2014
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Kansas City, KS
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Basehor/Linwood Wrestling
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Brad Gregory
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1/17/2014
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1/18/2014
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Kansas City, KS
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Basehor/Linwood Wrestling
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Adam Buthe
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1/17/2014
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1/18/2014
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Kansas City, KS
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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 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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January 13, 2014 Minutes
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