October 14, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, October 14, 2013
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular session to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert and Craig Patzer. Michelle Bahr was absent.
Spotlight on Education
None
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. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on September 16, 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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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First 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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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Katherin Caddell
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Child Care Associate
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$8.46 per hour
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Cindy Wallace
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Child Care Associate
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$8.46 per hour
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Madison Mead
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Child Care Associate
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$7.25 per hour
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Jill Krecklow
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.49 per hour
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Jessica Kreps
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Substitute Food Service
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$8.78 per hour
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Susan Biggs
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Substitute Food Service
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$8.78 per hour
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Barbara Cochran
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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Gaylene Laate
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On-Site Leader at Kid’s Place
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$11.08 per hour
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Lorrie Rasmussen
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$108 per day
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Meredith Burkholder
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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Cheri Maxwell
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$108 per day
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Michael Lundy
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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James Saufley
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$108 per day
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Gladys Stuart
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Substitute Food Service
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$8.78 per hour
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Patricia Lacy
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Substitute Food Service
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$8.78 per hour
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Danielle Evans
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.49 Per Day
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Julisa Isadore
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Cheerleading Sponsor
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$920
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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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Bruce Schoening
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Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Driver
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$31.32 per route
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Karen Latimer
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Substitute Food Service to Cook
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$9.83 per hour
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Maxine Dingman
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Substitute Food Service to Cook
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$10.33 per hour
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Jessica Kreps
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Substitute Food Service to Clerk
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$9.98 per hour
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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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Ella McNeal
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Custodian
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Resignation
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October 31, 2013
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Dale McCurdy
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Substitute Custodian
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Resignation
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September 16, 2013
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Kenny Green
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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September 17, 2013
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Heather Rothmeyer
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Hearing Interpreter
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Resignation
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October 7, 2013
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Sharon Ingle
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Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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September 23, 2013
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Shane Fisher
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Substitute Bus Driver
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Resignation
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October 9, 2013
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4H – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT NAME
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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Kielee V.
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Treynor Community School District
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Kayleigh C.
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Fremont-Mills Community School District
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Adam T.
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Fremont-Mills Community School District - This is for the 2013-2014 school year
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Sam L.
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Glenwood Community School District - Resident District will pay tuition
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Cody L.
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Glenwood Community School District - Resident District will pay tuition
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Naomi S.
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Council Bluffs Community School District
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Alyssa S.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Austin J.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Damon L.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Trace H.
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Glenwood Community School District
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of September 30, 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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Key Club
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UNICEF Trick or Treat
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Donation to UNICEF
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$100
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10/28-
11/12/13
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Key Club
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Powder Puff Football
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Donation to UNICEF
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$400
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11/9/2013
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Reach/SADD
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Collecting for red socks
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Purchase socks so all players wear red socks
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$0
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10-14-25/13
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Spanish Club
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Candy Sales
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Club trips to museum; entry fees Justo Concert
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$500
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10/21/13-
5/5/14
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Page Three
4K – Out of State Travel
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4L – Overnight Travel Requests
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ACTIVITY
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REQUESTED BY
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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Project Lead the Way Conference
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Heidi Stanley
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10/6-7/2013
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Des Moines, IA
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Iowa Basketball Coaches Clinic
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Barry Loeffelbein
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10/19-20/2013
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Des Moines, IA
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Iowa Basketball Coaches Clinic
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Callie Ohm
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10/19-20/2013
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Des Moines, IA
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Iowa State Cheer Competition
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Julisa Isadore
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11/2-3/2013
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Des Moines, IA
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Dance Team-State Competition
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Ruth Congdon
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12/5-12/6-2013
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Des Moines, IA
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SAI Executive Leaders
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Devin Embray
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10/31-11/1/2013
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Ames, IA
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Iowa State Cheer Competition
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Robin Hunt
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11/2-3/2013
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Des Moines, IA
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Iowa State Cheer Competition
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Dixie Thomas
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11/2-3/2013
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Des Moines, IA
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Dance Team-State Competition
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Ami Peterson
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12/5-12/6-2013
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Des Moines, IA
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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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Pollinator Garden / UNL Bumble Bee Research Project
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Students would design, plant and maintain a native Iowa plant pollinator garden, as well as to bumble bee nesting boxes
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Up to $500
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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
At the IASB ABLE meeting Glenwood hosted the board heard positive comments from other districts on our high school building. Theresa attended a red out event and a complete streets meeting. November 20th and 21st is the state school board convention. Craig Patzer is our delegate for the convention.
Presentations
Shirley Lundgren did a financial presentation. The board reviewed the Certified Annual Report, Special Education Supplement and Glenwood CSD Standard Measures.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
Page Four
October 14, 2013 Meeting
New Business
A.Closed Session
Ann Staiert made a motion to move into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(l)(a) of the open meetings law to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receive of federal funds. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board moved into closed session at 7:43 p.m. The board returned to open session at 7:59 p.m.
B. Action Regarding Student A
Dave Blum made a motion to readmit Student A to the Glenwood Community School District Alternative School. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Agreement with KPE
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement with KPE Engineering Services for the remodel of the Middle School Tech Building for use as a regional 6-12 special education behavior program. The remodel includes the relocation of the Print Shop to the rear of the building. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Amendment to the Green Hills AEA Agreement
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the amendment between Green Hills AEA and the Glenwood Community School District. The amendment adds Kelli Berke’s service as the interim Student Service Director in the amount of $37,263. Hiring an interim Student Services Director saves the district approximately $35,000-$40,000 for the remainder of the school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Agreement for Early Childhood Preschool Tuition Scholarships
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Letter of Agreement for Early Childhood Iowa Preschool Tuition Scholarships. The agreement states we agree to abide by the agreement for receiving funds to support tuition assistance for our preschool students. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Agreement for Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Iowa FFA Foundation. The high school has been selected to receive a scale-up grant to cover costs of training and materials for our Vo-Ag program. 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 Dave Blum and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:10 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary