November 18, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:30 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, November 18 2013
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular session to order at 7:30 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer. Ann Staiert was absent.
Spotlight on Education
None
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 October 14, 2013 and the board work session on October 28, 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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602.12
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Adult Education
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602.13
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Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
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603.2
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Curriculum Adoption
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603.3
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Curriculum Evaluation
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603.3P
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Curriculum Evaluation Procedures - Student Testing Program
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603.4
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Teaching Controversial Issues
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603.5
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Teaching of Religious History and Traditions
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407.2
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Staff Personal Use of Cell Phones
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407.2AF
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Staff Personnel Use of Cell Phones Acceptance Form
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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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None
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Robyn Hall
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Substitute Nurse
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$118 per day
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Dan Jaworski
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$29.86 per route
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Jennifer (Springhower)McKain
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Sub SpEd Assoc iate(as needed)/ SpEd Teacher Associate (2 days/wk)
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$9.49 per hour
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Ashley Reese
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C-Print Captionist
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$16 per hour
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Gayle Richter
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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Bethany Woodruff
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Child Care Provider (High School Student)
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$7.25 per hour
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Jeff Yoachim
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Art Club Sponsor
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$1,840
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Pamela Lewis
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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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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Stephanie Bartles
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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September 20, 2013
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Maxine Brennan
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High School Media Associate
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Resignation
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October 31, 2013
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Elizabeth Cooper
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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September 25, 2013
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Sara Fiedler
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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December 1, 2013
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Diane Gray
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1:1 PK Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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October 31, 2013
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Kathleen Gregoroff
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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October 24, 2013
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Paula Zillmer
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Substitute Bus Driver
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Resignation
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November 8, 2013
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4H – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT NAME
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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Alyssa D.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Cory D.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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Ariel H.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Macey V.
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Lewis Central Community School District
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Bills and financial reports as of October 31, 2013 were approved.
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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Builders Club
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MS Dance
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Raise money for food pantry/Back Pack program
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$500
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11/15/2013
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MS Media Center
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Book Fair
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Purchase books for library
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NA
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11/18-26/13
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MS Yearbook
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Yearbook Sales
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New Cameras if there is any profit
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$0
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11/19 to EOY
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Girls BB/Boys BB
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Black & Gold Scrimmage
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Travel costs/new uniforms
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$400
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11/23/2013
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4K – Out of State Travel
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ACTIVITY
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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Eagle County Public Schools-TAP System
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12/10-11/2013
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Eagle, CO
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Devin Embray
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Denver Public Schools -Pro Comp
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12/10-11/2013
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Denver, CO
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Genie Wickham
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Denver Public Schools -Pro Comp
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12/10-11/2013
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Denver, CO
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Andrea McChesney, LaToya Lee
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Denver Public Schools -Pro Comp
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12/10-11/2013
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Denver, CO
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Ann Steele, Jennifer Hughes
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Denver Public Schools -Pro Comp
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12/10-11/2013
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Denver, CO
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Kelsey Miller
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Eagle County Public Schools-TAP System
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12/10-11/2013
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Eagle, CO
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Tami Bertini
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Eagle County Public Schools-TAP System
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12/10-11/2013
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Eagle, CO
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Nancy Wright
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Eagle County Public Schools-TAP System
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12/10-11/2013
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Eagle, CO
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Shane Stephens
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Eagle County Public Schools-TAP System
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12/10-11/2013
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Eagle, CO
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Julie McMullen
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4L - Overnight Travel Requests
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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. Margo Young spoke to the board on how she used technology in her classroom so a home bound student was able to interact and do lessons with their classroom while undergoing medical treatments.
Comments from Board
The board reviewed their plans for attending the State School Board Convention. The December 23, 2013 board work session is cancelled.
Presentations
Jeff Bissen showed a power point presentation on the rationale for building a new auxiliary gym.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, Food Service Director, Print Shop, Truancy Officer and Student Services/School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
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New Business
A.Auxiliary Gym Discussion
The board discussed funding for an auxiliary gym and the time frame for building the gym. They are going to seek community input.
B. Approval of SBRC
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the School Board Review Committee application for open enrollments out in the amount of $138,023. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Growth Plan Stipends
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve payment of the annual growth plan stipends for all administrators. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Discussion on Retirement Incentive Policies for 2014-2015
The board discussed board policy 401.7 – Leave Incentive of Licensed Staff and board policy 403.5 – Leave Incentive of Classified Staff. The policies will not go to the December board meeting for revisions.
E. Approval of Amendment to the Spiral Communication Contract
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the amendment to the Spiral Communications contract. The contract will increase to 40 hours a week for 12 months at a cost of $76,000. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Annual Progress Report
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the content GCSD Annual Report for the 2012-13 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approve of Westside CSD Contract
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the contract with Westside Community School District for special education services. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Drive Tek Contract
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the two year contract with Drive Tek for driver education services. The cost of driver’s education for the first year of the contract is $350 per student. The cost of driver’s education for the second year of the contract is $360. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Curriculum Coordinating Council Member
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the appointment of Elizabeth Mulkerrin to the Curriculum Coordinating Council. Michelle Bahr 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 9:26 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary