February 10, 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
 
February 7, 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 ­ A-t­Large ‘15
 
Re:       Regular Meeting ­ Monday, February 10, 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. 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1.         January 10, 2014
2.         January 13, 2014
3.         January 16, 2014
4.         January 20, 2014
5.         January 23, 2014
 
B. Approval of Agenda
 
C.Approval of Board Policies­ Second Readings
POLICY #
 
DESCRIPTION
604.2
Instructional Materials Inspection
604.3
Instructional Materials Reconsideration
604.3RF
Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form
 
D.Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.4
Use of Information Resources
604.4R
Use of Information Resources Regulations
 
E.New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Rebecca Corners
Substitute Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
Eric Greving
Substitute Teacher
$118 per day
Brandee Jorgensen
1:1 Teacher Associate for Blind / Visually Impaired
$9.49 per hour
Steve Cook
Assistant Tennis Coach
$2,070
 
F.Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Dani Evans
Special Ed Associate / Substitute Food Service
$8.78 per hour
Patricia Lacy
Substitute Food Service / FT Food Service
$9.78 per hour
Bruce Schoening
FT Bus Driver / Substitute Bus Driver
 
Dennis Hagymasi
Substitute Bus Associate / FT Bus Associate
$10.88 per hour
 
G.Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Peter Jacobus
H.S. Instrumental Music Teacher
Retirement ­ Requesting Leave Incentive
End of 2013­2014 SY
Garland Larsen
Alternative H.S. Teacher
Retirement ­ Requesting Leave Incentive
End of 2013­2014 SY
Cheryl Hembry
H.S. Special Education Teacher
Retirement ­ Requesting Leave Incentive
End of 2013­2014 SY
Denise Jacobsen
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
February 3, 2014
Gloria Collins
HS Special Education Associate
Resignation
January 30, 2014
Giselle Roenfeld
Food Service Dishwasher
Resignation
January 24, 2014
Lisa Sherry
Substitute Teacher Associate
Resignation
February 6, 2014
 
H.Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Samantha S.
Treynor
Change in District of Residence
David S.
Treynor
Change in District of Residence
Izabella H.
Treynor
For 2014­2015 School Year
Lucy H.
Treynor
For 2014­2015 School Year
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Blum 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
Reach/SADD/Student Council
Pink Out Free Will Donation Bucket
Donate to Relay for Life
AMAP
2/11/2014
Student Council
March Madness Gate
Leadership conferences; anti bullying; homecoming
$1,500­$1700
3/7/2014
Dance Team
Little Kids Dance Camp
Camp, costumes; uniforms; bags
$500
2/14/2014
Key Club
March Madness Dance
Back pack donation
$800
3/7/2014
Jazz Band
Free Will Donation
Contests
AMAP
3/27/2014
 
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
USD Indoor Track Meet
3/25/2014
3/25/2014
Vermillion, SD
Brad Rasmussen
2014 Iowa Reading Association
6/24/2014
6/25/2014
Ames, IA
Meg Schroeder
Cross­State Collaborative Meeting of Rural States
 
2/10/2014
 
2/12/2014
 
Minneapolis, MN
 
Joan Crowl
Math Olympiad
3/20/2014
3/20/2014
Maryville, MO
Craig Trager
FCCLA State Conference
3/23/2014
3/25/2014
Des Moines, IA
Janis Moore
Iowa State University Volleyball Coaches Clinic
 
2/27/2014
 
3/1/2014
 
Ames, IA
 
Maria D Jacobus
State AD Conference
3/30/2014
4/1/2014
Coralville, IA
Jeff Bissen
ACDA
3/20/2014
3/22/2014
Des Moines, IA
Kay Fast
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Eric Rasmussen
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Brad Rasmussen
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Jeff Janssen
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Mark Starner
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Chris Visser
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Todd Peverill
GHAEA Legislative Conference
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Des Moines, IA
Devin Embray
2014 Iowa Championship Volleyball Coaches Clinic
 
2/28/2014
 
3/1/2014
 
Ames, IA
 
Mary Pat King
Iowa High School Coaches Volleyball Clinic
 
2/28/2014
 
3/1/2014
Ames, IA Gateway Hotel and Convention Center
 
Wendy Ausdemore
NWMSU Math competition
3/20/2014
3/20/2014
Maryville, MO
Barry Loeffelbein
 
M.  Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Mills Co. Community Foundation
Purchase materials and supplies that will improve the QRS scores for art, music, math, reading and safety at Kid’s Place Daycare
$1,375
Mills Co. Community Foundation
Purchase equipment needed for the auxiliary gym (wrestling mat, clocks sound system, and volleyball standards, nets and balls.
$40,000
 
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations ­- Brian Kissel will be in attendance to discuss a possible 28E Agreement between the City and the School for the proposed pool. 
 
5. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1.High School
2.Middle School
3.West Elementary
4.Northeast Elementary with DE Newsletter Article
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 Lowest, Reasonable and Responsible Bid for the Building Bridges Learning Center/APEX Remodel Project.  Motion
I am seeking approval of the bid from KC Petersen Construction Co., in the amount of $271,300, for the Building Bridges Learning Center / APEX Remodel Project.
 
B. Approval to Install Panic Buttons at Northeast, West, Middle School and High School and Intruder Security Systems at Northeast and West.
I am seeking approval to install panic buttons at the Middle School and the High School from Hyperion, in the total amount of $49,880 with a monthly monitoring fee of $100.
 
C.Approval of Contract for Glenwood Night with the Huskers                                                                                    Motion
I am seeking approval of the contract for Glenwood Night with the Huskers.  The marketing department at the high school would like to bring the Husker Hoops team to Glenwood on March 28 for a basketball game and autograph signing.
 
D. 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 2014­15 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
 
E.Approval of Engagement Letter                                                                                                                            Motion
I am seeking approval of the Engagement Letter with Dorsey & Whitney to serve as the district’s bond counsel for the issuance of bonds for the auxiliary gym project.
 
F.Approval of Resolution of Intent                                                                                                                        Motion
I am seeking a board resolution to approve law enforcement to carry concealed off­duty on school property provided they individually apply through the district so the district is aware of who is carrying off­duty on school property.  The district will reserve the right to refuse application upon law enforcements supervisor indicating that the officer is not in good standing.
 
G.Approval of Resolution for Bonds ­                                                                                                                     Motion
I am seeking approval of the Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto.
 
8. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                    Motion
 
Upcoming Meetings
­ Thursday, February 20, 6:00 p.m. ­ Public Hearing on Proposed 2014­-2015 Calendar
6:15 p.m. ­ Special Meeting regarding 2014-­2015 Calendar