September 8, 2014 Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray ­ Superintendent             Shirley Lundgren ­ Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712­527­9034 * Fax 712­527­4287
 
September 5, 2014
 
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
Craig Patzer ­ At-­Large ‘15
Theresa Romens ­ At-­Large ‘15
 
Re:       Regular Meeting ­ Monday, September 8, 2014 ­ 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. We will be recognizing the Booster Club, Glenwood State Bank and GRC
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1.Regular Meeting ­ August 11, 2014
2.Special Meeting & Work Session ­ August 26, 2014
 
B. Approval of Agenda
 
C. Approval of Board Policies­ Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
 
None
D.Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.10
Outside Resource People
604.11
Field Trips and Excursions
604.12
Homework
700
Statement of Guiding Principles for Auxiliary Services
701.1
School Food Service Program
701.2
Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility
702.3
Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
E.New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Beth Byers
Individual Speech Sponsor (9­12)
$2,080
Louann Cameron
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67
Diane Carlson
Substitute Teacher
$122 per day
Sarah Collins
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Rebecca Corners
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Mercedes Fauble
Assistant Cheerleading Sponsor
$720
Amy Fletcher
IT Secretary
$11.69 per hour
Gina Gahm
Substitute Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Shelbie Howard
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$7.25 per hour
Michelle Jaworski
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Jeffrey Jens
Work Study Aide at the Print Shop
$7.25 per hour
Cathy Kephart
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Cody Marriott
Assistant Middle School Football Coach
$1,920
Emma Reeve­Lobaugh
Large Group Speech (10­12) & Assistant Play Director
$3,360 and $960
Michelle Rhodes
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
Sharon Schulenberg
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Sean Sibbitt
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Brian Stanley
8th Grade Boys Track
$2,640
Kelli Stille
Substitute Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.67 per hour
Alysha Thurlow
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Brianne Toscano
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
 
 
 
F.Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Merrilee Deitchler
From Regularly Scheduled Bus Associate to Substitute Bus Associate
No Change
Frank Luke
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Per Route
Robert McAleer
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Per Route
Bill McGinnis
From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
$32.22 Per Route
Nicole Meier
From Special Education Teacher Associate to Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
No Change
G.Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Lavera Baumbaugh
Subs
 
 
Gloria Collins
Bus Associate
Resignation
August 19, 2014
Jacy Embray
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
Rebecca Huebner
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 29,  2014
Jacob Jones
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
 
Alyssa Kelley
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
Linda Larsen
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
August 5, 2014
Nick McGhee
Special Education Teacher Associate
Termination
 
Corey Manley
Bus Driver
Resignation
September 4, 2014
April Schoening
IT Secretary
Resignation
August 11, 2014
Sherry Wilson
Child Care Associate
Resignation
 
H.Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Kole A.
Lewis Central Community School District
Kindergarten student
Dylan B.
Fremont­Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Emily B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Madison B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Rhianna B.
Council Bluffs Community School District
Remain after move
Lydia C.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
Addison C.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
Nicholas G.
Lewis Central Community School District
Remain after move
Zander H.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
.Jordan M.
Fremont­Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Laney M.
Fremont­Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Landon M.
Fremont­Mills Community School District
Remain after move
Khadin T.
Lewis Central Community School District
Moved to Glenwood wants to attend Lewis Central
Brody W.
Avoca­Hancock­Shelby­Tennant
Remain after move
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Romens 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 Sales
Prom
$5,000
9/29­10/22/14
FCCLA
Candle Sales
State and National meetings
$800
10/9­27/14
Yearbook
Sell Ads
Cost of yearbook and contests for yearbook
AMAP
9/9­5/26/15
Newspaper
Sell Ads
Cost of newpaper and compete in contests
AMAP
9/9­5/26/15
NE PE Class
Jump Rope for Heart
American Heart Assn donation
$0
9/14­10/14
MS Builders Club
MS Activity Night
Raise funds for Hiley Park
$800
9/19/2014
Black and Gold Concessions
Concessions Indoor MS Sports
New score table; Portable Wireless PA System
$3,000
9/15­3/13/15
MS Student Council
Ram Bead Sales
Purchase books for the library
$300
9/22­26/14
MS Student Council
Lee National Jean Day
Donation to National Denim Day Foundation
$100
10/3/2014
MS Student Council
Activities Night
Love Tree
$800
10/17/2014
Northeast Library
Book Fair
Books for the Library
N/A
10/16­23/14
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
FCCLA National Cluster Meeting
11/14/2014
11/16/2014
Little Rock, AK
Janis Moore
University of Iowa Counselor Advisory Board
9/11/2014
9/12/2014
Iowa City, IA
Jedd Taylor
PD 360
9/28/2014
9/30/2014
Salt Lake City, UT
Colleen Confer
Iowa School Counselor Association fall conference
11/1/2014
11/4/2014
Des Moines, IA
Pat Staebell
Art Educators of Iowa
10/9/2014
10/11/2014
Tama, IA
Janiece Kinzle
M.  Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Beef Grant
Reimbursement for beef purchases. Foods Lab classes will learn correct preparation techniques.
$100
Mills County Community Foundation
Purchase of a riding lawn mower for 3 playground areas and a refrigerator for necessary supplies in the lunchroom.
$2,000
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
 
5.REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports­
1.High School
2.Middle School
3.West Elementary
4.Northeast Elementary
B. Student Services & School Improvement Report ­No Report
C. Activities Director Report
D. Kid’s Place Report
E. Technology Report
F. Food Service Report
G. Transportation/Buildings & Grounds Report ­No Report
H. Print Shop Report
 
6. OLD BUSINESS
A.None
 
7. ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE                                                                                   Motion
 
8. ANNUAL REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
A. Election of a President of the Board                                                                   Motion
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the School Board for 2014-­2015.  Members must sign the ballots so the votes can be recorded.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the new Board President.
 
Shirley will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
 
B. Election of a Vice President of the Board                                                            Motion
 
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for Vice President of the School Board for 2014­2015.  Members must sign the ballots so the votes can be recorded.  A majority of those voting is necessary to elect.  The oath of office will be administered to the new Board Vice President.
 
Shirley will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
 
C. Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2014­2015.       Motion
Presently the Board meets the for their regular meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m., and for their work sessions on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
 
 
Proposed Schedule
Type of Meeting
Proposed Meeting Site
September 22, 2014
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
October 13, 2014
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
October 27, 2014
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
November 10, 2014
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
November 24, 2014
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
December 8, 2014
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
December 22, 2014
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
January 12, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
January 26, 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
February 9, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
February 23, 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
March 9, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
March 23, 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
April 13, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
April 20, 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
May 11, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
May 25, 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
June 8, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
June 22, 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
July 13, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
July 20. 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
August 10, 2015
Regular Meeting
HS Media Center
August 24, 2015
Work Session
103 Central, Third Floor
 
 
D. Appointments/Assignments for 2013-­2014                                             Motion
1) Appointment of a Board Member to the Mills County Conference Board
2) Appointment of a Board Member to the Empowerment Board
3) Buildings/Grounds and Transportation
4) Superintendent Advisory Council
5) Safety/Crisis
6) IASB Delegate
7) CCC Committee
8) Wellness Committee
9) Review of Bills ­Currently revolves each month in alphabetical order
10) Mentoring With Heart
11) Technology Committee
 
9. NEW BUSINESS
 
A. Approval of Appointment of Sexual Harassment Officer                                        Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of                                             as the District’s Sexual Harassment Officer for 2014­2015.  Shane Stephens was appointed for 2013­-2014.
 
B. Approval of Appointment of Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer                          Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of                                                as the District’s Alternate Sexual Harassment Officer for 2014­2015.  The Alternate Sexual Harassment Office is currently Genie Wickham.
 
C. Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer                                                            Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of ________________________ as the District’s Equity Officer for 2014­-2015.   The current Equity Officer is Devin Embray.
 
D. Approval to use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature                                                Motion
I am seeking approval to authorize the Business Manager to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all contracts for tuition­in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student contracts.  I am also seeking approval to authorize the Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all employment contracts; and the Athletic  Director to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all  officials/referees agreements.
 
E. Approval of PMIC Agreement                                       Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement between the Glenwood Community School District and Catholic Health Initiatives to provide the PMIC program.
 
F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Connections Foster                                                           Motion
Grandparent Program
I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Connections Foster Grandparent Program.  This agreement provides volunteer Foster Grandparents to work with our students at Northeast Elementary.
 
G. Approval of Contract for Services with Alpha School                                                  Motion
I am seeking approval of the Contract for Services with Alpha School.  Alpha School provides educational day services for students who have special needs.
 
H. Approval of Supplemental Pay Committee                                                          Motion
I am seeking approval of the Supplemental Pay Committee members ­ Margo Young, Lori Gregory, Heidi Stanley and Jeff Bissen.
 
I.   Approval of Special Education Deficit                                                                   Motion
I am seeking approval of the Special Education Deficit in the amount of $199,890.50.
 
10. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                     Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings:
September 22, 2014 ­ Board Work Session
October 13, 2014 ­ Next Regular Board Meeting