August 10, 2015 Work Session Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray ­ Superintendent             Kristi Buman ­ Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712­527­9034 * Fax 712­527­4287
 
August 7, 2015
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At­Large ‘17
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Michelle Bahr­ At­Large ‘17
 
Ann Staiert ­ At­Large ‘17
Craig Patzer ­ At­Large ‘15
Theresa Romens ­ At­Large ‘15
 
Re:       Board Work Session ­ Monday, August 10, 2015 ­ 6:00 p.m.
            103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood
 
Regular Meeting ­ Monday, August 10, 2015 ­ 7:00 p.m. 103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood
 
BOARD WORK SESSION
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. Board Work Session ­ Board Goals
A. Lori LaViolette
3. Adjournment
 
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. We will be presenting a Friend of Education Certificate to Glenwood State Bank for their sponsorship of the District’s Financial Literacy Program.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
Board Work Session & Regular Meeting ­ July 13, 2015  
Special Meeting & Work Session ­ July 20, 2015
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies­ Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
 
No Second Readings for August
D. Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
 
No First Readings for August
E. New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Erica Byers
Special Education Teacher Associate ­ Level II/III
$9.98 per hour
Matt Dyer
Co­Head & Co­Assist Middle School Wrestling Coach
$2,375
Rochelle Endicott
Substitute Print Shop Associate
$8.98 per hour
Jody Hilsabeck
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.98 per hour
Michael Joyner
Assistant Football Coach
$3,500
Monica Mayberry
Special Education Teacher Associate ­ Level I
$8.98 per hour
Ashley Murdock
Special Education Teacher Associate ­ Level I
$8.98 per hour
Rosanne Nutting
Special Education Teacher Associate ­ Level I
$8.98 per hour
Becky Stacy
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.98 per hour
Brian Stanley
Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (7th gr)
$2,750
Cameron Vanatta
Special Education Teacher Associate ­ Level II/III
$9.98 per hour
Katie Wilson
Assistant Volleyball Coach
$3,500
F. Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Kay Brooks
From Authorized Substitute Teacher / To Special Educ. Teacher Assoc.
$9.98 per hour
Earl Schenck
From Head Middle School Wrestling Coach to Co­Head & Co­ Assist Middle School Wrestling Coach
$2,375
Julie Stavas
From General Educ. Teacher Assoc / To Authorized Substitute Teacher.
$117 per day
G. Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Sarah Hardcastle
Summer Child Care Assoc. @ Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 7, 2015
Don Kates
Custodian
Resignation
July 24, 2015
Jim Saufley
Authorized Substitute
Resignation
July 30, 2015
Holly Simmons
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 29, 2015
H. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Olivia L.
Glenwood
Family Move to New District of Residence
Chloe M.
Glenwood
Family Move to New District of Residence
Gavin O.
Glenwood
Family Move to New District of Residence
Graham O.
Glenwood
Family Move to New District of Residence
Hayden O.
Glenwood
Family Move to New District of Residence
Madison S.
Lewis Central
Family Move to New District of Residence
Israel V.
Glenwood
Kindergarten Student & New District of Residence
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills
A. Approval of Additional Bills
2. Board Financial Reports
A.Estimated Line Item Budget Report
B. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Junior Class
Magazine Sale
prom fees and decorations
$5,000
8/31­9/30/15
Football
Black & Gold Scrimmage
buy extra supplies and equipment for football
$300
8/20/2015
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
NAME OF CONFERENCE
DATES
 
LOCATION OF CONFERENCE
REQUESTED BY
None
 
 
 
 
L. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Mills County Community Foundation
To purchase a large play center with storage for children learning to pull themselves up. Ages one and under. The play center will help to improve and update old shelves and room dividers.
$2,676.04
Mills County Community Foundation
To introduce At­Risk students to yoga, career preparation, and other field experts in areas of need
$2,000.00
 
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B.Comments from Board of Education
C.Representatives from Bandparents will address the Board
D. Representatives from the Booster Club will present information regarding the proposed Athletic Complex
E. Kim Payne will discuss with the Board the Pro’s and Con’s of opening up the internet and social media sites for staff and students.
5. REPORTS
  1. Building Administrator Reports
  2. Student Services & School Improvement Report
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Legislative Priorities                                                                                                          Motion
I am seeking approval of the following Legislative Priorities for the 2015-16 school year: #1, #3, #8, #11, #15.
 
 
B.
 
 
 
Motion
 
I am seeking approval of the Agreements between the school district and the teachers we are training in PLTW.
 
C.
I am seeking approval of the Agreement between the school district and Elizabeth Jensen, who will be our Pre­Kindergarten PLC Facilitator.
Motion
D.
I am seeking approval of the Letter of Support for RAGBRAI 2016
Motion
E.
Discussion regarding Access to Social Media Sites for Teachers and Students.
Discussion
 
8. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                    Motion
 
 
 
UPCOMING MEETINGS:        
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 ­ Registration at MS ­ 2:00­7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 17, 2015 ­ New Teacher Luncheon at MS ­ Noon
Friday, August 21, 2015 ­ Welcome Back at HS
Chamber Breakfast ­ 7:15 a.m. ­ HS Cafeteria
Welcome Back ­ 8:00 a.m. ­ HS Auditorium