May 12, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, May 12, 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 amendment for the 2013-14 fiscal year. There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the budget amendment for fiscal year 2013-14.
The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m.
Spotlight on Education
The board recognized nine FCCLA students whose projects qualified the FCCLA Nationals
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 April 14, 2014 and the special meeting and work session on April 28, 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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604.8
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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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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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902.8
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Tobacco and Nicotine Products-Free Environment
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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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Beth Byers
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High School English
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$47,701 (includes TSS)
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Christine Lahners
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High School English
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$50,731 (includes TSS)
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Nicole Meier
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.49 per hour
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Callie Ohm
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Assist Softball
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$3,220
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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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Shawna Bolton
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Suburban Driver
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Resignation
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April 30, 2014
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Emilie Congdon
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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May 7, 2014
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Russell Crouch
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High School Play Director
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Resignation
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End of 2013-14 SY
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Stacy Griffin
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Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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May 30, 2014
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Julisa Isadore
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Assist Cheerleading
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Resignation
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End of 2013-14 SY
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Eric Rasmussen
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Assist MS Boys Basketball
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Resignation
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End of 2013-14 SY
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Carol Reid
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Food Service Substitute
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Resignation
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May 6, 2014
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MacKenzie Teeter
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Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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May 16, 2014
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Evan York
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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May 1, 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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None
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of April 30, 2014.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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AMT
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DATES
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Boys Cross Country
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Fried Chicken Dinner
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Supplies, state expenses, equipment
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$3,500
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9/14-28/14
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MS Builders Club
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Jean & Hat Day
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Cystic Fibrosis Donation
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$300
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5/14/2014
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FCCLA
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Car Wash
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National Conference
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$400
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5/31/2014
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FCCLA
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Garage Sale
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National Conference
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$500
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6/27-28/14
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HS Softball
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Salad Luncheon
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Boone Softball Tournament
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$1,200
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6/4/2014
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HS Softball
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Youth Softball Camp
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Improvement to Softball complex & players
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$600
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6/13/2014
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Cheerleaders
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Summer Cheer Camp
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State Competition Expenses
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$600
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8/4-6/14
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Cheerleaders
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Window Painting
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State Competition Expenses
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$1,200
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9/1-30/14
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FCCLA
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Tip Night Panera Bread
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National Conference
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$400
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6/1/2014
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FCCLA
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Bake Sale
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National Conference
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$600
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6/7/2014
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FCCLA
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Bake Sale
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National Conference
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$300
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6/21/2014
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
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$300
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5/31/2014
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
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$300
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8/9/2014
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
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$300
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6/12/2014
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
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$300
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6/28/2014
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FCCLA
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Car Wash
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National Conference
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$400
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6/14/2014
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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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SNAI conference and ISU Managers Update
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6/16/2014
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6/19/2014
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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Ann Kastrup
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IFCSE Conference
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7/20/2014
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7/22/2014
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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Janis Moore
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PLC Observation
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5/13/2014
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5/14/2014
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Clinton, IA
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Kelsey Miller
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Universal RTL Model
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5/14/2014
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5/15/2014
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Clinton, IA
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Shane Keeling
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SNAI conference and ISU Managers Update
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6/16/2014
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6/19/2014
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Cedar Rapids, IA
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Terry Marlow
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Clinton School Visit
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5/13/2014
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5/14/2014
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Clinton, IA
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Heidi Stanley
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State Trap Contest
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5/30/2014
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5/31/2014
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Cedar Falls, IA
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Stephanie Bowden
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Clinton School Visit
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5/13/2014
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5/14/2014
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Clinton IA
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Rick Nickerson
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Clinton School Visit
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5/14/2014
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5/15/2014
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Clinton, IA
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Melanie Howard
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Clinton School Visit
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5/13/2014
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5/14/2014
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Clinton, IA
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Alex Williams
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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.
Comments from Board
Michelle Bahr reported on a PLTW meeting she had attended. Devin Embray and Theresa Romens are cookie judges for the Middle School next week. A Super Board meeting with the city and county supervisors was held on May 8, 2014.
Presentations
Sarah Rozniecki presented on the work she has been doing with at risk students at Northeast Elementary. Kim Payne answered questions on the Clarity Technology Survey staff, students and parents had filled out. In honor of School Board Recognition Week, Superintendent Embray presented certificates to the Board members.
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. Budget Amendment
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the budget amendment for the 2013-2014 school year as published. The budget was amended because the district may over spend in the other expenditures category. There will be no increase in taxes due to the budget amendment. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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B. Type I Vehicle Bus Purchase
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the low bus bid from Cornhusker International Trucks in the amount of $80,865 for a 65 passenger school bus with the LED 8 lamp alternate. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Timberline Service
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement of service and the addendum with Timberline Bill Service LLC. Timberline Service is the third party vendor that helps the district file claims for Medicaid reimbursements. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. IASB Membership Dues for 2014-15
Dave Blum made a motion to approve renewing the board membership dues with the Iowa Association of School Boards in the amount of $6,085 for the 2014-15 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the agreement with the Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing for our food service department. Under this agreement we agree to purchase an aggregate monthly total of 60% of our food and supplies which include small wares and ware wash. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Food Service Agreement with Kids Place
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the food service agreement between the school’s food service department and the Kids Place Daycare. The agreement allows the food service department to prepare and serve food to the children attending Kids Place. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Iowa Western Community College
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the memorandum of understanding with Iowa Western Community College for contracted concurrent enrollment courses for the 2014-15 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Best Care Employee Assistance Program
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the renewal of the Best Care Employee Assistance Program at a fee of $16.25 per eligible employee. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. High School Graduates
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the list of graduates contingent upon completion of all requirements. Ann Staiert 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 Craig Patzer and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:12 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.