November 9, 2015 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
 
November 6. 2015
 
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, November 9, 2015 ­ 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 recognize our football team, as well as girls cross country.
  3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1. We will recognize Alan Hughes for his generous donation of concrete.
  4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
409.2
Background Checks on Employees and Volunteers
702.3
Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
1002.1
Citizen Complaints
1002.2
Community Resource Persons and Volunteers
1002.3
Community Groups
1002.4
Senior Citizens’ Activity Passes
1003.1
Public Use of School Facilities
1003.1R
Public Use of School Facilities Regulations
1003.2
Public Use of School ICN Room
1003.3
Fees for Use of School Facilities
1003.3E1
Community Use of School Facilities
1003.3E2
GHS Auditorium Facility Usage Request Sheet
  1. Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
1004.1
Participation in Public Activities by Students
1004.2
Contests for Students
1004.3
Sales Promotions Prohibited
1004.4
Money Raising Activities in the School District
1004.5
Participation in Community Fund Drives
1005.1
Visitors to School Premises
1005.2
Public Conduct on School Premises
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Russell Fuller
Part Time Custodian
$10.62 per hour
Brad Shain
Substitute Teacher
$127 per day
Martha Smith
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.98 per hour
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Tabitha Chase­Janssen
Food Service Cook to Substitute Food Service Worker
$9.72 per hour
Stacy Downing
Substitute Food Service Worker to Dishwasher / Cook
$10.27 per hour
Amber Farnan
Print Shop Associate to Curriculum Secretary
$12.00 per hour
Janice Frerichs
Substitute Food Service Worker to Cook
$11.67 per hour
Julie Laudon
Food Service Secretary to Operations Secretary
No Change
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Traci Ashburn
Special Education Associate
Resignation
October 16, 2015
Matt Dyer
Middle School Wrestling Coach
Resignation
October 29, 2015
Robert Hammers
Bus Driver
Resignation
October 16, 2015
Hannah Jackson
Operations Secretary
Resignation
October 16, 2015
Julie Kahl
Bus Associate
Unknown
October 1, 2015
Mary Pat King
Assistant Volleyball Coach
Resignation
End of 2015 Season
Rachel May
Child Care Associate
Resignation
September 10, 2015
Heather Porter
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
October 23, 2015
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Joseph E.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence ­ Will recommend denying due to lack of needed program
Hayden H.
Glenwood
Remain Following Move to Another District
Zivah T.
Glenwood
Agreement with Council Bluffs
Zoie T.
Glenwood
Agreement with Council Bluffs
Haley W.
Glenwood
Remain Following Move to Another District
Sierra W.
Glenwood
Remain Following Move to Another District
Gianna Z.
East Mills
Family Move
John Z.
East Mills
Family Move
  1. Approval of Financial Reports
    1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Blum will have reviewed the bills
      1. Approval of Additional Bills
    2. Board Financial Reports
  1. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Kids Place
Savings Sidekick Coupon Book
Purchase and installation of carpet and tile
$200
10/13­11/10/15
Northeast PE
Jump Rope for Heart
Donation to the American Heart Association
AMAP
10/1­10/30/15
Wrestling
Free Will donation
Hotel costs for 2015­2016 season
AMAP
11/30/2015
Wrestling
Black & Gold Free will
Host costs for 2015­2016 year
AMAP
11/9/15+
Boys/Girl Basketball
Black & Gold Scrimmage
Free will donation for Throwing Shirts
$300
11/21/2015
Student Council
Volleyball Tourney
Fun and experience for students
AMAP
11/9/2015
  1. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
Iowa School Counselor Association Conference
11/2/2015
11/3/2015
Altoona, IA
Jedd Taylor
 
 
 
 
NCTE
 
 
 
 
11/19/2015
 
 
 
 
11/21/2015
 
 
 
 
Minneapolis, MN
Emma Reeve­Lobaugh; Chris Lahners; Mackenzie West, Dianne Bentley
 
ASCD Standards Based Grading Conference
 
11/16/2015
 
11/17/2015
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
 
Kelli Berke
 
ASCD Standards Based Grading Conference
 
11/16/2015
 
11/17/2015
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
 
Richard Hutchinson
Iowa Nonprofit Summit
11/8/2015
11/10/2015
Ames, IA
Andrea Zielstra
NSTA Area Science Conference
12/4/2105
12/5/2015
Kansas City, MO
Betsy Maryott
 
State Cheer
 
11/6/2015
 
11/7/2015
 
Des Moines, IA
Jaci Johnson & Dixie Thomas
IA Football Coaches Association Board of Directors Meeting
 
11/19/2015
 
11/22/2015
 
Cedar Falls, IA
 
Cory Faust
Glazier Track Clinic
1/22/2016
1/24/2016
Kansas City, MO
Cory Faust
Glazier Track and Field Coaches Clinic
12/5/2015
12/6/2015
Ames, IA
Thomas Harm
Basehor Wrestling Tournament
1/15/2016
1/16/2016
Basehor, KS
Adam Buthe
SE Polk Wrestling Tournament
12/18/2015
12/19/2015
SE Polk, IA
Adam Buthe
Ames Wrestling Tournament
1/8/2016
1/9/2016
Ames, IA
Adam Buthe
Ed Winger Wrestling Tournament
1/22/2016
1/23/2016
Urbandale, IA
Adam Buthe
 
ICCA STATE CHEER
 
11/6/2015
 
11/7/2015
Des Moines State Fairgrounds
 
Dixie D. Thomas
ICCA Honor Squad
11/19/2015
11/20/2015
Cedar Falls, IA
Dixie D. Thomas
Coaching Clinic
12/4/2015
12/5/2015
Ames, IA
Todd Peverill
Iowa Track Clinic
12/4/2015
12/5/2015
Ames, IA
Jordan Bueltel
Iowa Track Coaches Clinic
12/4/2015
12/5/2015
Ames, IA
Mark Starner
Glazier Track and Field Coaches Clinic
1/22/2016
1/24/2016
Kansas City, MO
Mark Starner
Iowa Coaches Track Association Clinic
12/4/2015
12/6/2015
Ames IA
Brian N. Stanley
Iowa Track Coaches Clinic
12/4/2015
12/5/2015
Ames, IA
Jeff Janssen
Glazier Coaches Clinics
1/22/2016
1/24/2016
Kansas City, MO.
Brian Albert
NSTA Regional Conference­Kansas City
12/3/2015
12/4/2015
Kansas City, MO
Ben Haynes
Iowa Track Clinic
12/4/2015
12/5/2015
Ames, IA
Brian Albert
All­State Music Festival
11/19/2015
11/22/2015
Ames, IA
Adam Orban
Opus/Iowa Music Educators Association
11/18/2015
11/20/2015
Ames, IA
Sally Dunn
 
Iowa State Dance Competition
 
12/3/2015
 
12/5/2015
 
Des Moines, IA
Ruth Congdon
/Dance Team
ICCA Honor Squad Practice
11/14/2015
11/15/2015
Ames, IA
Dixie D. Thomas
SAI Executive Leaders
11/05/2015
11/06/2015
Ankeny, IA
Devin Embray
IASB Convention 11/18/2015 11/19/2015 Des Moines, IA Devin Embray
NSBA Convention 4/8/16 4/11/16 Boston, MA Devin Embray
NSBA Convention 4/8/16 4/11/16 Boston, MA Kristi Buman
  1. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
5.  ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
  4. Presentations
    1. Kelli Berke ­ Introduction to TLC and presentation by Instructional Coaches
  1. REPORTS
    1. Building Administrator Reports ­
    2. Special Education Report
7.  OLD BUSINESS
  1. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
 
A.
I am seeking approval of the Clinical Practice Agreement with the College of Saint Mary for the purpose of hosting their students for Practicums and Student Teaching Assignments.
Motion
B.
I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University for the purpose of hosting students for student teachers, practicum and early field experience students.
Motion
C.
I am seeking approval of the Teacher Leader Assignment Agreements linked. One is for a PLC Facilitator and two are for Master Classroom.
Motion
D.
I am seeking approval of the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for the use of Morrison Soccer Stadium on April 14, 2016.
Motion
  1. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                 Motion
Upcoming Meetings:    
November 23, 2015 ­ Board Work Session ­ 6:00 p.m. ­ 103 Central, 3rd Floor
December 7, 2015 ­ Admin/Board Social ­ 6:00 p.m. ­ TBD
December 14, 2015 ­ Regular Board Meeting ­ 5:30 p.m. ­
HS Media Center December 28, 2015 ­
NO December Work Session