January 11, 2016 Board Meeting 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
 
January 8, 2016
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At-­Large ‘17
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Michelle Bahr­ At-­Large ‘17
 
Ann Staiert ­ At-­Large ‘17
Curt Becker At-­Large ‘19
Theresa Romens ­ At-­Large ‘19
 
Re:        Regular Meeting ­ Monday, January 11, 2016 ­ 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. We will recognize Eric Wells for being selected for All­State Vocal.
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
  1. Approval of Minutes
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
 
D. Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
100
Legal Status of the School District
101
Educational Philosophy
102
Goals and Objectives of the Education Program
103
Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment
104.1
Equal Opportunity and Non­Discrimination, Non­Harassment, Non­Retaliation
104.1E1
Equal Opportunity and Non­Discrimination, Non­Harassment, Non­Retaliation Notice
104.1R1
Grievance Procedures
104.1E2
Grievance Filing Form
104.1E3
Grievance Documentation Form
104.2
Anti­Bullying and Anti­Harassment Policy
104.2CF
Anti­Bullying and Anti­Harassment Complaint Form
104.2WF
Anti­Bullying and Anti­Harassment Witness Form
104.2P
Anti­Bullying and Anti­Harassment Investigation Procedures
E. New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Taylor Bishop
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Ross Brammer
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
LaDonna Diaz
Substitute Bus Associate
$11.49 per hour ­ Contingent upon completion of pre­employment requirements
Deb Fajardo
10­12 Speech and Individual Speech
$1,166.67 / $1,000
Elizabeth Huggins
10­12 Speech and Individual Speech
$1,166.67 / $1,000
Michael Keyes
Grounds / Maintenance
$11.50 per hour
Justin Menichetti
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
$3,500
Emma Reeve­Lobaugh
10­12 Speech and Individual Speech
$1,166.67 / $1,000
Michael Rupe
Substitute Bus Driver
$15.68 per hour (2 hr. min.) ­ Contingent upon completion of pre­employment requirements
Rileigh Spahn
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
F. Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Ashley Murdock
From Level I & Level II/III Spec. Ed. Assoc. to Level II/III Spec. Ed. Assoc.
$9.98 per hour
G. Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Joan Crowl
Administrator
Retirement
June 30, 2016
Karen Davis
Food Service Clerk
Resignation
January 11, 2016
Gordon Dean
Bus Driver
Resignation
December 17, 2015
Brett Elam
Head Baseball Coach
Resignation
December 21, 2015
Dollie Mott
Teacher
Resignation
May 27, 2016 or the end of the 2015­2016 school year.
Mark Starner
Assistant Softball Coach
Resignation
January 5, 2016 ­ contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
H. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Shaylynn B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Nile J.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
  1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills
    1. Approval of Additional Bills
    1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
    2. General Ledger Balance Report
 
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Culinary Arts Class
Restaurant/Entrees/Food sales
Cover expenses for culinary arts supplies
$1,000
1/16 ­ 5/16
Student Council
Orange Leaf Sales
Purchase materials to raise school spirit/student involvement
$500
1/22 ­ 2/6/16
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
IAHSSCA Soccer Clinic
2/19/2016
2/20/2016
Des Moines, Iowa
Amy Benson
Soccer Clinic
2/19/2016
2/20/2016
Des Moines, Iowa
Cort Lovato
Soccer Clinic
2/19/2016
2/20/2016
Des Moines, Iowa
Justin Menichetti
Soccer Clinic
2/19/2016
2/20/2016
Des Moines, Iowa
Rebecca Bardsley
All-State Speech Individual Events 4/3/2016 4/4/2016 Cedar Falls, Iowa Deb Fajardo
Science Bowl - High School 1/22/2016 1/23/2016 ISU - Ames, Iowa Dollie Mott
Science Bowl - Middle School 2/19/2016 2/20/2016 ISU - Ames, Iowa Dollie Mott
District Administration Leadership Institute 2/24/2016 2/27/2016 Scottsdale, AZ Devin Embray
IHSBCA 1/22/2016 1/23/2016 Des Moines, IA Kurt Schulz
IHSBCA 1/22/2016 1/23/2016 Des Moines, IA Barry Loeffelbein
KC National Softball Coaches Clinic 1/29/2016 1/30/2016 Kansas City, MO Tom Horton
KC National Softball Coaches Clinic 1/29/2016 1/30/2016 Kansas City, MO Kylee Stanton
Glazier Track Clinic 1/22/2016 1/24/2016 Kansas City, MO Jordan Bueltel
Glazier Track Conference 1/22/2016 1/24/2016 Kansas City, MO Jeff Janssen
All-State Individual Speech 4/3/2016 4/4/2016 Cedar Falls, IA Emma Reeve-Lobaugh
Four Year Fine Arts Trip TBD Spring 2018 TBD Spring 2018 New York David Clark
Four Year Fine Arts Trip TBD Spring 2018 TBD Spring 2018 New York Adam Orban
  1. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Mills County Community Foundation
To improve and update Kid’s Place shelves and room dividers for ages 1 and under
$1,700
 
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update ­ Legislative Forums Schedule
    Legislative Contacts
D. Presentations
 
6. REPORTS
  1. Building Administrator Reports ­
 
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
8.  NEW BUSINESS
  1. Approval of Purchase of Services Agreement                                                                             Motion
I am seeking approval of the Purchase of Services Agreement with Educare Learning Centers to provide after­school tutorial services.
 
9. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                 Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings:     January 11, 2016 ­ Regular Board Meeting
                                   January 25, 2016 ­ Work Session
                                   February 8, 2016 ­ Regular Board Meeting