December 8, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes
Glenwood Community School District
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors Northeast Elementary Multi-Purpose Room
6:00 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2008
Public Hearing
A public hearing was held on the Resolution of Election and Ballot for Instructional Support Levy.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Frank Overhue, David Warren, Bill Agan and Linda Young.
Agenda
On a motion made by Linda Young and seconded by Bill Agan the agenda was unanimously approved.
Approved under the consent agenda the board approved the minutes of November 10, 2008, the bills and financial statements. Also approved was the hiring of Mary Hanson to fill the Middle School secretarial position.
Public Forum
There were no visitors that addressed the Board.
Good News Reports
Members of All-State Choir and Band were recognized for their hard work. Kay Fast introduced the students and told of their achievements. Students honored for All-State Choir were Sarah Karjala, Emily Fajardo, Carmen Finken and Jake Collins. All-State Band students recognized were Luke Pena and Annika Baake who is a two year member. Sophie Ringsdorf was chosen as KPTM Student Athlete of the Week. Three 6th graders placed in the Top 10 in a national coloring contest and their artwork will be featured in the 2008-09 Crayola Art Exhibition Book. The students are Sara Schoening 4th place; Caleb Whitehouse 6th place and Quentin Gray 7th place.
What’s Happening
Joan Crowl and Kerry Newman along with three committee members presented information on the Iowa Core Curriculum state mandate and how it will affect the school district.
Business Items
Following discussion, Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the Resolution of Election for the Instructional Support Levy. Bill Agan seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion.
Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the tuition schedule for Kids’ Place as presented. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Linda Young made a motion to approve the list of mid-term graduates, contingent upon the completion of all requirements. David Warren seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
On a motion made by Bill Agan and seconded by Frank Overhue the board unanimously approved the application for At-Risk/Modified Allowable Growth.
On a motion made by David Warren and seconded by Linda Young the board unanimously approved the request for allowable growth for the district’s negative special education balance.
Linda Young made a motion to approve the Lau Plan. David Warren seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the ISCAP Series B Supplemental Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance, and authorizing and directing the final terms and conditions of sale and delivery of warrants evidenced by warrant certificates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, and amending the master resolution. Bill Agan seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion.
Administration Reports
Superintendent Sibley gave an update on the state legislature. Board members reported on the IASB State Convention. Signing checks using a signature disk was discussed.
Correspondence/Announcements/Information
Board members will meet with the high school student council at 2:30 p.m. on January 23, 2008. IASB Executive Director Ron Rice announced his retirement effective June 30, 2009. There was an hourly increase for the school’s legal services.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Bill Agan and seconded by Linda Young to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:21 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary