June 9, 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
 
June 6, 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, June 9, 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. We will be recognizing those students who qualified for State Track, State Boys Tennis, as well as State Trap Competition.
 
B. We would also like to recognize Margo Young, who was named Laken Outstanding Teacher runner-up for teh 2013-14 school year, as well as Stan Winquist, who was recognized by the Iowa Division of the Sir Izaac Walton League and their Teacher of the Year. 
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1.Super Board Meeting ­ May 8, 2014
2.Regular Meeting ­ May 12, 2014
3.Special Meeting ­ May 22,  2014
 
B. Approval of Agenda
 
C. Approval of Board Policies­ Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
902.8
Tobacco and Nicotine Products­Free Environment
 
D. Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
406.5R
Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles ­ Regulations
 
E.New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Evan Gammon
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.46 per hour
Krista George
4th Grade
$41.641 (Includes TSS)
Sherie Hollander
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.46 per hour
William McGinnis
Substitute Bus & Suburban Driver
$29.86 per route
Madison Mead
Child Care Associate
$8.46 per hour
Matthew Miller
Summer Mowing & Grounds
$9.08 per hour
Rosanne Nutting
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.46 per hour
Katelynn Sowers
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
$8.46 per hour
Grant Stivers
Assistant Baseball Coach
$3,220
 
F.Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
William (Trey) Hughes
Substitute Teacher to Middle School Special Education Teacher
$36,711 (Includes TSS)
 
G.Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Teyana Blanchard
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 23, 2014
Brent Douma
3rd Grade Teacher, Assist Boys Basketball, and Assist MS Football
Resignation
June 9, 2014
Deb Fajardo
Individual Speech
Resignation
May 30, 2014
Dennis Hagymasi
Bus Associate
Resignation
May 30, 2014
Dan Jones
Assist MS Girls Basketball and Head MS Boys Track
Retirement
May 30, 2014
Susan Jones
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 23, 2014
Lynda Radford
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
Resignation
June 11, 2014
Ashley Reese
C­Print Captionist
Resignation
May 30, 2013
Denny Reeves
Custodian
Resignation
May 27, 2014
Sue Schulz
On­Call Office Help
Resignation
May 29, 2014
Gayle Spetman
Kid’s Place Secretary
Resignation
June 30, 2014
Kirstie Sturgeon
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
June 5, 2014
Steve Sylvester
Head Boys Golf
Resignation
May 30, 2014
Kristin Tadin
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 23, 2014
Bethany Woodruff
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 28, 2014
 
H.Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Kole A.
Lewis Central
Kindergarten Student
Leah C.
Lewis Central
Kindergarten Student
Grahm N.
Glenwood
Kindergarten Student
Jason R.
Glenwood
Nothing Stated
 
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
Student Council
T Shirt Sales
Support school spirit
$400
8/1­22/14
FCCLA
Business Donations
National Conference
$400
6/01/­30/14
Kids Place
Rummage Sale
Cafeteria Tables
$500
6/17­28/14
Student Council
VolleyBro Tournament
Local charity/student disability awareness
$500
11/8/2014
 
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
 
Advanced Placement Teacher Training Institute
 
7/6/2014
 
7/10/2014
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
 
Robin Hundt
Advanced Placement Teacher Training Institute
7/6/2014
7/10/2014
Iowa City, IA
Dianne Bentley
PLTW Training
7/6/2014
7/18/2014
Rolla, MO
Kelly Schubauer
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD
6/23/2014
6/24/2014
Des Moines, IA
Heidi Stanley
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD
6/23/2014
6/24/2014
Des Moines, IA
Genie Wickham
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD
6/22/2014
6/24/2014
Des Moines, IA
Richard Hutchinson
Define! Design! and Deliver! IA ASCD
6/23/2014
6/24/2014
Des Moines, IA
Kelli Berke
Define!Design! and Deliver IA ASCD
6/22/2014
6/24/2014
Des Moines, IA
Rick Nickerson
SAI Executive Leaders and ISFIS
6/18/2014
6/19/2014
Des Moines, IA
Devin Embray
Dance Camp
7/7/2014
7/11/2014
Storm Lake, IA
Ruth Congdon
 
M.  Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
4.ANNOUNCEMENTSANDCOMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations­ Shari Gregory, Katie Kelly and Roni Score will present an administrative handbook which will house all health forms and communications in one location in each building.
 
5.REPORTS
A.BuildingAdministratorReports
1.    High School
2.    Middle School
3.    West Elementary
4.    Northeast Elementary
B.Student Services & School Improvement Report
C.Activities Director Report
D.Kid’s Place Report
E.Technology Report
F.Food Service Report
G.Transportation/Buildings & Grounds Report
H.Print Shop Report
 
6. OLD BUSINESS
A.None
 
7.NEW BUSINESS
 
A. Approval of Recommendations for Kid’s Place Daycare                                   Motion
I am seeking approval of the recommendations for Kid’s Place.  Rhonda Blasi will be present to answer any questions the Board may have regarding the recommendations.
 
B. Approval of Milk Bid                                                                                     Motion
Staff is recommending and seeking approval of the milk bid from Hiland Dairy. Hiland Dairy has competitive pricing and is the only company that will deliver daily.
 
C. Approval of Bread Bid                                                                                    Motion
Staff is recommending and seeking approval of the bread bid from Pan O Gold Baking Company.  Pan O Gold will deliver twice a week and had a lower bid.
 
D. Approval of Middle School and Elementary Proposed Handbook Changes             Motion
I am seeking approval of the proposed handbook changes presented by both elementaries and the middle school.
 
E. Approval of Curriculum                                                                                            Motion
1.    English / Language Arts
2.    Career / Technical Education including Principals of Tech I
3.    Guidance
4.    Study Skills
5.    Gateway to Technology
I am seeking approval of the curriculum that has been written for the above subject areas as draft documents for the 2014-­2015 school year.
 
F. Communication Course Requirement                                                                                                                        Motion
I am seeking approval to discontinue the Communications course graduation requirement for incoming Freshman.
 
G. Approval to Pay End of Year Bills June 30, 2014                                                                                                      Motion
I am seeking approval to pay any outstanding bills at the end of this fiscal year, contingent upon funds.
 
H. Legislative Priorities Motion
I am seeking discussion regarding the 2014 Legislative Priorities, with a possible Motion should the Board decide which priorities to support.
 
I. Approval of ISFIS Participant Agreement for Enrollment Projection Service                                                                  Motion
I would like to engage in this service to better provide our district a projection of enrollment for the upcoming years.  It is my understanding that the service will include an economic impact review as well as demographic analysis.
 
J.District Clerical Support                                                                                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval to add District clerical support.  This position would handle all support for all curriculum based work, as well as provide additional support to areas associated with student services and central office.
 
8. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                    Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings:   
Thursday, June 19 ­ 2014 ISFIS Conference ­ West Des Moines Marriott
Monday, June 23, 2014 ­ Board Work Session
(Would like to move to June 30, 2014)
Monday, July 14, 2014 ­ Regular Board Meeting