January 14, 2013 Work Session and Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Work Session of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, January 14, 2013
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Leave Incentive
The Board held a work session to discuss Board Policy 401.7 Leave Incentive of Licensed Staff and Board Policy
403.5 Leave Incentive – Classified Staff board policies. The board discussed the current leave incentive policies and if the district should continue to offer a leave incentive. Also discussed, were different leave incentives options and when and how to discontinue the leave incentive.
The work session was over at 6:50 p.m.
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
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M with Board Policy 502.1R pulled out. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the first reading of board policy 502.1R with the change for ineligibility from a failing grade to a D grade. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “nay”. Motion failed.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the first reading of board policy 502.1R with the policy reverting back to the way it was originally presented at the November board meeting and to waive the second reading. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the regular meeting on December 10, 2012.
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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None
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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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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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502.1R
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Student Participation in School Sponsored Events - Regulations
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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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Nancy Blum
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$8.58 per hour
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Richard Draper
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Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Karlye Groom
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Authorized Substitute
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$104.00 per day
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Diana Crouch
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Authorized Substitute
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$104.00 per day
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Mark Starner
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Core Weight Training – Middle School
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$660.00
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Brian Stanley
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Core Weight Training – Middle School
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$660.00
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Jordan Bueltel
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Middle School Girls Track
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$2,420.00
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Leverne Rohrberg
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$14.53 per hr
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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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None
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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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Dan Jones
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Substitute Bus Driver
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December 3, 2012
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Steve Sylvester
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Substitute Bus Driver
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December 6, 2012
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Jim Thrane
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Substitute Bus Driver
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December 28, 2012
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Ethan Watkins
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Substitute Bus Associate
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December 4, 2012
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Kristine Wilson
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Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
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December 7, 2012
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Sharon Stanley
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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December 1, 2012
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Jennifer Decker
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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December 1, 2012
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Renee Carney
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Teacher Associate
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February 1, 2013 or before if replacement found
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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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Briseis K.
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Clayton Ridge – Iowa Virtual Academy
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12/18/2012
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Dacia K.
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Clayton Ridge – Iowa Virtual Academy
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12/18/2012
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William C.
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Glenwood
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01/03/2013
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Connor G.
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Glenwood
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01/09/2013
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James K.
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Glenwood
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01/09/2013
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Sidney K.
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Glenwood
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01/09/2013
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4J – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of December 31, 2012 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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MS Student Council
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Mr & Mrs Middle School
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United Service Organization Donation
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$100
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1/28/13-2/1/13
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MS Student Council
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Winter Activities Night
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Common Area Furniture
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$500
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2/1/2013
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MS Student Council
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Candy Grams
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American Heart Donation
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$300
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2/8-2/14/13
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FFA
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Community Breakfast
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SLC and NLC
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TBD
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2/23/2013
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FFA/Mentors
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Change Containers
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Mentors choice of supplies at West
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AMAP
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2/19-22/13
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Student Council
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Coffee Shop
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Pay for 30% of students AP exam
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$300
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1/15-4/19/13
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FCCLA
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Valentine Sales
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State Conference
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$300
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1/22-2/4/13
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FCCLA
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Dance Marathon
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Children's Miracle Network
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$500
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2/22/2013
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Marketing Class
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Raffle 50/50
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Curricular Project KN
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$250
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Spring 2013
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Marketing Class
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T Shirt Sales
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Curricular Project KN
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$250
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Spring 2013
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Marketing Class
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Advertising
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Curricular Project KN
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$1,500
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Spring 2013
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Marketing Class
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Raffle Merchandise
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Curricular Project KN
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$400
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Spring 2013
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Marketing Class
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Ticket Sales
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Curricular Project KN
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$1,200
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Spring 2013
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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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4/19-23/2013
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International Reading Convention
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San Antonio, TX
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Nancy Wright
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2/20-23/2013
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AASA National Board Convention
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Los Angeles, CA
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Devin Embray
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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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4/19-23/2013
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International Reading Convention
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San Antonio, TX
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Nancy Wright
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3/24-25/2013
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All State Speech Festival
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Cedar Falls, IA
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Russell Crouch
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3/24-25/2013
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All State Individual Speech
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Cedar Falls, IA
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Devon Ashby
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1/5-6/2013
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XC Conference
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Grinnell, IA
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Todd Peverill
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2/1-2-2013
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ISU Cyclone Honor Band
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Ames, IA
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Pete Jacobus
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2/20-23/2013
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National Board Convention
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Los Angeles, CA
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Devin Embray
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1/30-31/2013
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Supt. Legislative Retreat
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Des Moines, IA
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Devin Embray
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1/31-2/1/2013
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Executive Leaders
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Ankeny, IA
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Devin Embray
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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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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
There will be a Super Board Meeting on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at the Engineer’s Office from 6:00-7:30 p.m. A special meeting and work session will be held on January 28, 2013 at the Central Office Board Room starting at 5:30 p.m. On January 22, 2013 at 4 p.m. the GEA will present their negotiation proposal to the Board in the Central Office Board Room. A Board social will be held on February 2, 2013 at the home of Theresa Romens. Board members need to advocate to the legislators the BOEE requirement change for Superintendents.
Presentations
Ted Rogers and Chad Wagner, Auditors from Nolte, Cornman & Johnson, P.C., presented the Fiscal Year 2012 audit to the Board. The auditors showed a power point showing financial highlights for the year and answered questions from the Board.
Justin Hornberger, Spiral Communications, gave an update on their tech support purchased services for the last six months. Kim Payne, Tech Coordinator, spoke on the 1:web initiative the school district is doing. She showed the board the tablets and laptops the district is purchasing for students and teachers. They also updated the Board on the recent switch of the district to Gmail and the training that will available for Gmail and Google Chrome.
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.Approval of Leave Incentive Policies
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the current leave incentive policies 401.7 and 403.5. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “nay”. Motion failed.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a four year leave incentive policy. Under the new leave incentive policy
401.7 , teachers and administrators who are 55 years or older and who have worked 15 or more consecutive years in the district will receive 80% of the difference between their teaching salary and the beginning BA salary in fiscal years 2012/13; 2013/14 and 2014/15. Teachers and administrators who have worked 13 consecutive years will receive 13/15 of 80% and teachers and administrators who have worked 14 consecutive years will receive 14/15 of the 80%. In fiscal year 2015/16 the leave incentive amount will be zero. Under the new leave incentive policy 403.5, classified staff who are 55 years or older and who has worked 15 or more consecutive years in the district will receive 38% of their gross earnings in fiscal years 2012/13; 2013/14 and 2014/15. Classified staff who has worked 13 consecutive years will receive 13/15 of 38% and classified staff who has worked 14 consecutive years will receive 14/15 of the 38%. In fiscal year 2015/16 the leave incentive amount will be zero. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of FY12 Audit Report
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the 2011-12 audit report. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Mid Term Graduates
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the list of mid-term graduates as presented, pending completion of all requirements. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for the use of Morrison Soccer Stadium on April 12, 2013 for the Glenwood vs Harlan soccer game. Harlan will pay half of the total rental amount of $1,610. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Bus Camera
Henry Clark made a motion to accept the quote from Hoglund Bus Co. in the amount of $51,475.80 for bus cameras. Spiral Communications withdrew from the original bus camera contract and will refund the money paid to them for bus cameras. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Contract for Use of Wrestling Building
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract with the Wrestling Club to use the wrestling building for indoor pitching for baseball and softball. Craig Patzer 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 Henry Clark to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:48 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary