March 10, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, March 10, 2014
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
The board recognized art students, speech students and state wrestlers. Students were introduced and presented a certificate.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Michelle seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on February 10, 2014 and the special meeting on February 20, 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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604.4
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Use of Information Resources
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604.4R
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Use of Information Resources Regulations
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604.5
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Technology and Instructional Materials
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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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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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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Kelli Berke
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Director of Special Education and School Improvement
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$89,500
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Emily Portrey
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Substitute Nurse
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$118 per day
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Jan Faraci
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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Adam Buthe
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Assistant Weight Room Supervisor
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$920
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Krystel Mayberry
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Homebound Services - on an as needed basis
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$19 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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Kelly Chambers
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Bus Associate to Part-Time Custodian & Sub Bus Assoc.
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$10.13 / $10.93
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Jackie McNeel
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3 Days/Week to 5 Days/Week
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No Change
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Bob Howie
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Substitute Bus Driver to Full Time Bus Driver
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$31.32 per route
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Jennifer McKain
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2 Days/Week to 5 Days/Week
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No Change
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April Stewart
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Sub Bus Associate to Full Time Bus Associate
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No Change
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Brandy Martin
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Substitute Food Service to Dishwasher
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$9.78 per hour
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March 10, 2014 Minutes
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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Dan Jones
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive
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End of 2013-14 SY
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Mary Tornquist
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Kid’s Place Child Care Provider
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Resignation
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February 1, 2014
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Harlan Condon
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Bus Driver
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Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive
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End of 2013-14 SY
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Katelin Koehn
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Dishwasher
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Resignation
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February 27, 2014
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Robyn Hall
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Substitute Nurse
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Resignation
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March 3, 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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Cody B.
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Glenwood
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For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1
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Kayla C.
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Glenwood
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For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten. Sibling attends Glenwood.
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Nathan C.
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Lewis Central
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Remain after move.
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Tyler C.
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Lewis Central
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Remain after move.
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Rue G.
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Treynor
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For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten.
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Alejandro H.
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Council Bluffs
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Remain after move.
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Ginad H.
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Council Bluffs
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Remain after move.
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Miguel H.
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Council Bluffs
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Remain after move.
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Selena H.
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Council Bluffs
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Remain after move.
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Billy H.
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Treynor
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For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1.
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Kenny L.
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Glenwood
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For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1.
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Adalynn M.
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Glenwood
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For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten.
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Dalian M.
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Fremont-Mills
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For 2014-2015 - received prior to March 1
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Alexandria N.
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Fremont-Mills
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For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten
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Larsen R.
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Glenwood
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For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten
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Antonio S.
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Council Bluffs
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Remain after move.
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Emily Stultz
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Council Bluffs
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For 2014-2015 - Kindergarten.
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Brandi W.
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Fremont-Mills
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Change in District of Residence
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Lexus W.
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Fremont-Mills
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Change in District of Residence
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of February 28, 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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MS Builders Club
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March Madness Game & Dance
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American Heart Assn; Video Camera and Tripod
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$1,000
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3/14/2014
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Marketing Class
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Raffle
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TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
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$200
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3/28/2014
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Marketing Class
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Raffle Drawing
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TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
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$300
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3/28/2014
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Marketing Class
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T Shirt Sales
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TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
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$600
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3/28/2014
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Marketing Class
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Night With the Huskers
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TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
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$5,000
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3/28/2014
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Marketing Class
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Advertising
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TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
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$1,500
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3/28/2014
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Student Council
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Coffee Shop for State Speech
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Student of month gifts
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$300
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3/15/2014
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Girls/Boys Track
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Track & Field Event Sponsors
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Track equipment and awards
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$1,500
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3/11-4/4/14
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Page Three March 10, 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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USD Indoor Track Meet
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3/25/2014
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3/25/2014
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Vermillion, SD
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Brad Rasmussen
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2014 Iowa Reading Association
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6/24/2014
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6/25/2014
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Ames, IA
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Meg Schroeder
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Cross-State Collaborative Meeting of Rural States
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2/10/2014
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2/12/2014
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Minneapolis, MN
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Joan Crowl
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Math Olympiad
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3/20/2014
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3/20/2014
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Maryville, MO
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Craig Trager
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FCCLA State Conference
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3/23/2014
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3/25/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Janice Moore
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ISU Volleyball Coaches Clinic
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2/27/2014
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3/1/2014
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Ames, IA
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Maria D Jacobus
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State AD Conference
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3/30/2014
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4/1/2014
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Coralville, IA
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Jeff Bissen
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ACDA
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3/20/2014
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3/22/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Kay Fast
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Eric Rasmussen
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Brad Rasmussen
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Jeff Janssen
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Mark Starner
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Chris Visser
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Todd Peverill
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GHAEA Legislative Conference
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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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Devin Embray
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2014 IA Championship Volleyball Coaches Clinic
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2/28/2014
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3/1/2014
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Ames, IA
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Mary Pat King
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Iowa HS Coach Volleyball Clinic
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2/28/2014
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3/1/2014
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Ames, IA
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Wendy Ausdemore
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NWMSU Math competition
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3/20/2014
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3/20/2014
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Maryville MO
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Barry Loeffelbein
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State Wrestling
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2/20/2014
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2/22/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Robin Hundt
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IHSSA Individual All State
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3/30/2014
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3/31/2014
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Cedar Falls, IA
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Russell Crouch
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IASBO Spring Conference
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3/25/2014
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3/27/2014
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Ames, IA
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Shirley Lundgren
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IASBO Academy
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4/30/2014
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5/2/2014
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Ames, IA
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Shirley Lundgren
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All State Large Group Speech
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2/21/2014
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2/22/2014
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Ames, IA
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Russ Crouch
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International Reading Association Convention
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5/9/2014
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5/13/2014
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New Orleans, LA
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Nancy Wright
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NSTA
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4/3/2014
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4/6/2014
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Boston, MA
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Elizabeth Maryott
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National Science Conferences
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4/3/2014
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4/6/2014
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Boston, MA
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Robin Hundt
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Iowa Jazz Championships
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4/7/2014
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4/8/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Dan Schoening
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Iowa Bandmasters Assn 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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Dan Schoening
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ICCA Spring Coach Conference
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4/4/2014
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4/5/2014
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Altoona, IA
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Dixie Thomas
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ISEA Delegate Assembly
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4/2/2014
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4/5/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Maria Jacobus
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Heritage Festival Music Trip
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4/23/2014
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4/27/2014
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New Orleans, LA
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Dan Schoening
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NSTA
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4/2/2014
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4/6/2014
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Boston, MA
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Elizabeth Maryott
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Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships
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4/1/2014
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4/2/2014
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Huxley, IA
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Kay Fast
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Software Unlimited Workshop
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3/24/2014
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3/27/2014
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Sioux Falls, SD
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Jean Kelly
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U of I Counselor Advisory Board
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4/8/2014
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4/10/2014
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Iowa City, IA
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Jedd Taylor
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Iowa Reading Assoc. Conf.
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6/23/2014
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6/25/2014
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Ames, IA
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Nancy Wright
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Iowa Reading Assoc. Conf.
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6/24/2014
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6/25/2014
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Ames, IA
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Lauriel Weekly
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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. There were no comments from the public.
Page Four March 10, 2014
Comments from Board
Craig talked about the pool meeting he will be attending on Thursday. March 15th a legislative coffee will be held at 11 am. March 17th there are two meeting on the new auxiliary gym project. A special board meeting will be held on March 24, 2014 at 6 pm in the Central Office board room to review board goals. June 23th and 24th is the Google summit in Glenwood. Homecoming for next year will be held on September 26, 2014.
Presentations
Janiece Kinzle, Lynda Eckheart and Jeff Yoachim presented a power point of the award winning art work for the 2013-14 school year. Students were presented a certificate from the school district for winning an art award. A large crowd was on hand to view the power point and support the art program.
High School Principal, Shane Stephens, gave a presentation regarding grade distribution at the high school.
Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, reviewed the budget process, explained key components of the FY 2014 budget and reviewed the Department of Management’s Aid & Levy worksheets.
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 Bid Vehicles
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve sending out bids for one Type I (Bus) vehicle and one Type II (Van or Suburban) vehicle. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval to Increase Depository Limit
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve increasing the depository limit at Glenwood State Bank to
$19,000,000 due to monies received for the auxiliary gym project. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with UNI
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement with University of Northern Iowa for student teachers to do their field work in our district. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with NWMSU
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement with Northwest Missouri State University for student teachers to do their field work in our district. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Revised 2014-15 School Calendar
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the revision to the 2014-15 school calendar to combine the spring conferences into the same week as spring break to have a longer stretch of time with students. 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 Dave Blum and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:04 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary