February 11, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, February 11, 2013
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
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. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the Work Session and Regular Meeting on January 14, 2013; the Super Board Meeting on January 17, 2013 and the Special Meeting and Work Session held on January 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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503.6
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Student Injury or Illness at School
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503.6IF
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Student Injury or Illness at School Incident Report Form
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503.8
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Student Insurance
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503.9
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Student Use of Motor Vehicles
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503.10
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Student Work Permits
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503.11
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Emergency School Closings
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503.12
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Emergency Plans and Fire/Tornado/Disaster Drills
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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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Tabitha Evans
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Substitute Child Care Provider at Kid’s Place (Floater)
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$8.23 per hour
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Amy Benson
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Head Girls Soccer Coach
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$4,620.00
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Mary Finn
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Substitute Teacher
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$114.00 per day
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4F – Transfers
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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EFFECTIVE DATE
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Kelly Chambers
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Full Time Food Service Dishwasher to Food Service Substitute
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$8.58 per hour
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Ethel Minchew
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From Substitute Food Service to Full Time Food Service
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$9.58 per hour
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4G – Separation From District
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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DATE
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Kevin Farmer
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Principal
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Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive
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June 30, 2013
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Willis Ballinger
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Sub Bus Driver
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Resignation
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February 8, 2013
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Chris Martin
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Part-time Custodian
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Resignation
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January 28, 2013
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Karen Hansen
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Teacher
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Retirement – Requesting Leave Incentive
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End of 2012-2013 SY
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Janet Bradley
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Food Service
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Resignation
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December 15, 2011
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4H – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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DATE RECEIVED
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Brennan A.
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Glenwood – Kindergarten Student for 2013-2014
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January 14, 2013
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Kaylee T.
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Treynor – Remain after move to new district
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January 22, 2013
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Klara T.
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Treynor – Remain after move to new district
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January 22, 2013
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Donavan A.
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Glenwood - 2013-2014
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January 22, 2013
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Samantha P.
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Council Bluffs – Change in District of Residence
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January 15, 2013
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Jerran B.
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Glenwood – Change in District of Residence
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January 25, 2013
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Nadia G.
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Glenwood – 2013-2014
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February 1, 3013
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4J – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of January 31, 2013 were approved.
4K – 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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West Library
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Book Fair
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Library Books
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$1,500
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3/15-22/13
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Key Club
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March Madness Dance
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Backpack Program
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$800
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3/15-18/13
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School Dist.
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Hosting Justo Lamas Concert
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Collect concert admission from other schools
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AMAP
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3/8/2013
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Builders Club
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March Madness Dance/Game
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American Heart Donation; Flag; Act Night Equip
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$1,200
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3/8/2013
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MS Student Council
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Hat & Jean Day
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Special Olympics Donation
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$300
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2/14-15/13
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4L – Out of State Travel
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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4M – Overnight Travel Requests
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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3/24-25/2013
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All State Speech Festival
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Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
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3/24-26/2013
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State FCCLA Leadership Conference
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Janis Moore
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson, Iowa
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Brad Asche
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson, Iowa
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Cory Faust
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson
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Adam Buthe
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson
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John Woodrow
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson
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Jerad Kruse
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson
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Michael Joyner
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson
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Alex Williams
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson
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Chris Visser
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3/8-9/2013
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Football Convention
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Jefferson
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Barry Loeffelbein
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2/22-23/2013
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Volleyball Coaches Clinic
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Ames, Iowa
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Caitlyn McIntosh
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2/22-23/2013
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Volleyball Coaches Clinic
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Ames, Iowa
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Maria Jacobus
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3/26-28/2013
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Spring IASBO Conference
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Ames, Iowa
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Shirley Lundgren
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5/2-3/2013
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ISBMA Academy
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Ames, Iowa
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Shirley Lundgren
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2/33-23/2013
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Volleyball Coaches Clinic
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Ames, Iowa
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Mary Pat King
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4N – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Mills County Community
Foundation
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To purchase materials for Kid’s Place art centers in all rooms, a CD/Cassette
player for the 2’s room, Stacker Pegs for the 4’s room, a paper rack and cubbie trays, mats for the infant room and blinds.
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$1250.00
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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. Karen Bueltel wanted to publically express her gratitude and thanks to Mr. Farmer for all of his hard work and for the opportunities he has given kids, staff and Karen.
Comments from Board
Henry reported on a legislative session he recently attended. Henry also thanked Mr. Farmer for all of his hard work and dedication to the district.
Presentations
Laurie Weekly, Marcia Van Ness and Jennifer Tallmon presented on the 4th grade PLC. They shared their success in increasing student proficiencies with multiplication and division strategies.
Reports
Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Revision to Leave Incentive Policies
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve extending the deadline on the Leave Incentive policies from February 15th to March 1st for the 2012-13 school year only. The second reading of policies 401.7 and 403.5 was waived. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Mills County Public Health
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Mills County Public Health for the use of the high school and middle school should the facilities be needed as a treatment site in the event of a disaster. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of School Funding Resolution
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the School Funding Resolution stating the Glenwood Community School District Board of Education requests that the Iowa Legislature set a 4% allowable growth rate for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years prior to consideration of educational reform measures. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of “Glenwood Night with the Huskers” Contract
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the “Glenwood Night with the Huskers” contract in the amount of $1,700. This amount includes a $200 gasoline allowance and a $150 fee for each Husker Hoops player that participates. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Video on Demand Training Series Contract
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the six part Google Video on Demand Training Series. A total payment of
$9,000 will be paid upon the delivery of all codes and login information for all six courses of the training. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.Approval of Budget Guarantee
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the following resolution: RESOVLED, that the Board of Directors of Glenwood Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Quote for Soccer Complex Bleachers
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the quote for the soccer complex bleachers from Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $31,415.00. The quote includes Bleachers, an Announcer and Scorer Table Notch and for an 8’ x 12’ Press Box Understructure with Landing. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Summer Food Service Application
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve filing the summer food service program application. Middle School and Kid’s Place will be sites to serve breakfast and lunch during the summer. If needed, West Elementary will be a site to offer students breakfast and lunch during the Jump Start summer school program. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Speaker Agreement 2013
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement between the Glenwood Community School District, Green Hills AEA and Mr. Joseph Du Fore. Mr. Du Fore has agreed to present at the Summit 2013 Midwest Google Education Summit sponsored by the Glenwood Community School District and the Green Hills AEA. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Rental Agreement with Kaufman Hall
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the rental agreement with Kaufman Hall for the use of the facility on March 23, 2013 for curriculum vendor day. 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 Henry Clark and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:52 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary