March 14, 2016 Public Hearing and 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
 
March 11, 2016
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At­Large ‘17
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Michelle Bahr­ At­Large ‘17
 
Ann Staiert ­ At­Large ‘17
Curt Becker At­Large ‘19
Theresa Romens ­ At­Large ‘19
 
 
Re:        Public Hearing regarding 2016­2017 School Calendar ­ Monday, March 14, 2016 ­ 6:45 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
Regular Meeting ­ Monday, March 14, 2016 ­ 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
 
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order
 
2.   SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
  1. We will be recognizing our wrestling coaches and the wrestlers who qualified or placed at State Wrestling; our swimmers who qualified for State Swimming; our students who qualified for the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships; Maeve Bittle for her outstanding singing performance of the National Anthem at State Wrestling; and our Short Film Group and their sponsor for making it to All­State for their film “Alone”. We will also recognize Jeff Bissen for being selected the IGCA AD of the Year.
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
 
4.  CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. Regular Board Meeting ­ February 8, 2016
    2. Special Meeting ­ February 29, 2016
  1. Approval of Agenda
  1. Approval of Board Policies­ Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
105
Glenwood Community Schools Operating Principles: Board of Education and Superintendent
106
Operating Principles: Administration and Staff
200
Statement of Guiding Principles for the Board of Directors
201.1
Name of School District
201.2
Legal Status of the Board
201.3
General Powers and Duties of the Board
201.5
Membership of the Board
201.10
New Board Member’s Orientation and Development Opportunities
  1. Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
201.4
Elections to the Board
201.6
Oath of Office, Board Members
201.7
Term of Office of Board Members
201.8
Organization of the Board
201.9
Board Vacancies
500.8
Shared Time / Dual Enrolled Students
500.9
Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options
500.11
Compulsory Attendance
502.6
Student Participation in Non­School Sponsored Activities
601.2
School Day
802.4
Investments
1003.3E1
Community Use of School Facilities
1003.3E3
Glenwood Community School District Facility Use Agreement
1003.3E4
Glenwood Community School District Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Indemnity and Liability Insurance Agreement
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Nicole Ausdemore
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$117 per day
Jaime Bostic
Substitute Food Service Worker
$9.27 per hour
Jessie Brandon
Substitute Food Service Worker
$9.27 per hour
Erin Brown
High School Math Teacher
$38,041 (2015­2016) contingent upon obtaining Iowa teaching certificate; favorable background checks and receipt of official transcripts.
Mary Kay Elias
Substitute Teacher
$127 per day
Caitlynn Giese
Substitute Food Service Worker
$9.27 per hour
Brandon Johnson
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$117 per day
Devan Meads
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.95 per hour
Terri Montague
Substitute Food Service Worker
$9.27 per hour
Justin Scroggs
Grounds & Maintenance
$11.50 per hour
Paula Wetterlund
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.98 per hour
  1. Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
 
 
 
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Lauren Burke
Child Care Associate
Resignation
January 22, 2016
Janice Frerichs
Food Service Cook
Resignation
March 31, 2016
Judith Isadore
Media Associate
Resignation
End of the 2015­2016 SY
Justin Menichetti
Assist Boys Soccer
Resignation
March 9, 2016
Roni Score
Registered Nurse
Resignation
May 31, 2016
Lauren Snyder
1st Grade Teacher
Resignation
End of the 2015­2016 SY
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Caiden B.
Tri­Center Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Reagen B.
Treynor Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Ryan H.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Kelly H.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Mathew L.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year (with Agreement)
Audraya L.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Baily M.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Madison M.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
Willus R.
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
R. Sutton
Glenwood Community School District
2016­2017 School Year
  1. Approval of Financial Reports
    1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Becker will have reviewed the bills
      1. Approval of Additional Bills
    2. Board Financial Reports
  1. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Glenwood Band Parents
T­shirt quilt raffle
Rebuild uniform fund
$1,000
3/10­5/24/16
Student Council
March Madness
Registration for leadership conf
$1,000
3/11/2016
Boys and Girls Track
Event Sponsor
Pay for meet management items & training items
$500­$800
3/29/2016
  1. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
U of Iowa HS Counselor Advisory Board
4/19/2016
4/21/2016
Iowa City, IA
Jedd Taylor
All State
3/10/2016
3/11/2016
Des Moines, IA
Dixie
Iowa Association of Alternative Education Spring Conference
 
4/6/2016
 
4/8/2016
 
Cedar Rapids IA
Elizabeth Huggins/Joe Fustos
Iowa Association of Alternative Educators Conference
 
4/6/2016
 
4/8/2016
 
Cedar Rapids, IA
 
Joe Fustos
Transfinder University Proficiency Class
6/13/2016
6/17/2016
Schenectady, NY
Julie Laudon
Transfinder Training Seminar
6/13/2016
6/17/2016
Schenectady, NY
Marcella Schroeder
2016 Learning Supports Spring Conference
4/26/2016
4/27/2016
Des Moines, IA
Bobbi Rohrberg
ICCA Spring Conference
4/8/2016
4/9/2016
Altoona, IA
Jaci Johnson
ISU Golf Coaches Clinic
3/3/2016
3/4/2016
Ames, IA
Maria Jacobus
ISEA Delegate Assembly
4/7/2016
4/8/2016
Des Moines, IA
Maria Jacobus
IA ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy
4/21/2016
4/22/2016
Des Moines, IA
Heidi Stanley
Iowa ASCD Curriculum Academy
4/21/2016
4/22/2016
Des Moines, IA
Karen Bueltel
IFCSE Conference
6/12/2016
6/14/2016
Cedar Falls, IA
Janis Moore
National FCCLA Conference
7/1/2016
7/8/2016
San Diego, CA
Janis Moore
ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy
4/21/2016
4/22/2016
Des Moines, IA
Kelsey Miller
Curriculum Leadership
4/21/2016
4/22/2016
Des Moines, IA
Ben Haynes
Iowa ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy
 
4/21/2016
 
4/22/2016
 
Des Moines, IA
 
Todd Killion
ICCA Spring Conference
4/8/2016
4/9/2016
Altoona, IA
Dixie Thomas
IASBO
 
3/30/2016
 
 
3/31/2016
 
Ames, IA
Kristi Buman
Curriculum Leadership Conference
 
4/21/2016
 
 
4/22/2016
 
Des Moines, IA
Vicky Wood
IA ASCD Leadership Conference
 
4/21/2016
 
 
4/22/2016
 
Des Moines, IA
Melanie Howard
  1. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
 
 
 
 
5.    ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  4. Presentations ­ Representatives from the Band Parents will be present to unveil their choice for the new band uniforms.
6.  REPORTS
  1. Building Administrator Reports ­
7.                OLD BUSINESS
  1. None
8.                NEW BUSINESS
 
A.
I am seeking approval of the Agreement, in the amount of $2,850 with Tony Vincent, Inc. Mr. Vincent will present one 90 minute keynote presentation and three 90 minute breakout sessions on March 29, 2016, the district’s optional professional development day for certified staff.
Motion
B.
I am seeking approval of the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood, to designate one City police officer to serve as
the primary liaison officer to the district for each day that school is in session for the 2016­2017 school year. Payment will be $33.50 per hour, per officer utilized.
Motion
C.
I am seeking approval of the Application for Cooperative Sharing for Girls Swimming and Diving. Lewis Central is the host school.
Motion
D.
Approval of Student Handbook Revisions for 2016­2017
Motion
I am seeking approval of the revisions presented for 2016­2017: High School ­ Updates & Handbook
Progressive Learning Center ­ Alternative High School  Updates & Handbook
Middle School ­ Updates & Handbook Elementary (K­5) ­ Updates & Handbook Preschool ­ Updates & Handbook
  1. Approval of 2016­2017 School Calendar                                                                                                                        Motion            I am seeking approval of the 2016­2017 School Calendar as presented at the Public Hearing.
  1. Approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution                                                                                                                        Motion
I am seeking approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution, as follows: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Glenwood Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2016­2017 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
  1. Discussion & Possible Approval of Lease Agreement with Counsel                                                                                                        Discussion/ Possible Motion
 After discussion I will seek a Motion regarding the Lease Agreement with Counsel for the district’s copiers.
  1. Credit Management Information (Debt Collection) for/ Kid’s Place       Discussion/ Possible Motion
I am seeking a discussion and possible motion with respect to debt collection for Kid’s Place Daycare.
Collection Agreement  Reference Manual
  1. Approval of Agreement with Equip 2 Equip                       Motion
I am seeking approval of the estimated speaking engagement fee of​ $500 for the opening message at the Career Fair being held at High School on April 13, 2016.
I am seeking approval of the Student Teaching Agreement with Peru State College. Peru does not have an Agreement or Contract which requires signatures. They do have a Student Teaching Handbook, which is linked.
  1. Closed Session – Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i) to evaluate theprofessional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session.                                                   Motion
  1. Return to Open Session           Motion
    1. Action if needed
  2. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                 Motion
 
Upcoming Meetings:    
March 28, 2016 ­ Board Work Session
April 4, 2016 ­ Regular Board Meeting
April 20, 2016 ­ Leadership for Student Learning ­ Regional Board Governance Workshop ­ Red Oak
5:30 (light meal) 6:00 ­ 8:30 p.m. (Workshop)
Please contact Debbie if you would like to attend.