November 18, 2013 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
 
November 15, 2013
 
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, November 18, 2013 ­ 7:30 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center, 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
 
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order
  1. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
    1.  
  1. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1.  
  2. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
602.12
Adult Education
602.13
Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
603.2
Curriculum Adoption
603.3
Curriculum Evaluation
603.3P
Curriculum Evaluation Procedures ­ Student Testing Program
603.4
Teaching Controversial Issues
603.5
Teaching of Religious History and Traditions
407.2
Staff Personal Use of Cell Phones
407.2AF
Staff Personnel Use of Cell Phones Acceptance Form
  1. Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings ­ Set 1 and Set 2
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
 
 
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Robyn Hall
Substitute Nurse
$118 per day
Dan Jaworski
Substitute Bus Driver
$29.86 per route
Jennifer (Springhower)McKain
Sub SpEd Assoc (as needed)/ SpEd Teacher Assoc (2 days/wk)
$9.49 per hour
Ashley Reese
C­Print Captionist
$16 per hour
Gayle Richter
Substitute Teacher
$118 per day
Bethany Woodruff
Child Care Provider (High School Student)
$7.25 per hour
Jeff Yoachim
Art Club Sponsor
$1,840
Pamela Lewis
Substitute Teacher
$118 per day
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Brian Morgan
Substitute Bus Driver to Full Time Driver
$31.32 per route
Alicia Springs
Food Service & Trans. Depart. to Custodial Depart.
$10.13 per hour
Cindy Wallace
From Kid’s Place Daycare to 1:1 PK Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Stephanie Bartles
Child Care Associate
Resignation
September 20, 2013
Maxine Brennan
High School Media Associate
Resignation
October 31, 2013
Elizabeth Cooper
Child Care Associate
Resignation
September 25, 2013
Sara Fiedler
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
December 1, 2013
Diane Gray
1:1 PK Teacher Associate
Resignation
October 31, 2013
Kathleen Gregoroff
Bus Driver
Resignation
October 24, 2013
Paula Zillmer
Substitute Bus Driver
Resignation
November 8, 2013
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
Alyssa D.
Lewis Central Community School District
Cory D.
Lewis Central Community School District
Ariel H.
Glenwood Community School District
Macey V.
Lewis Central Community School District
 
  1. Approval of Financial Reports
    1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
      1. Approval of Additional Bills
    2. Board Financial Reports
  1. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Builders Club
MS Dance
Raise money for food pantry/BackPack program
$500
11/15/2013
MS Media Center
Book Fair
Purchase books for library
NA
11/18­26/13
MS Yearbook
Yearbook Sales
New Cameras if there is any profit
Break Even
11/19 to EOY
Girls BB/Boys BB
Black & Gold Scrimmage
Travel costs/new uniforms
$400
11/23/2013
 
  1. Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, CO
Devin Embray
Denver Public Schools ~ Pro Comp
12/10­11/2013
Denver, CO
Genie Wickham
Denver Public Schools ~ Pro Comp
12/10­11/2013
Denver, CO
Ann Steele, Andrea McChesney, Jennifer Hughes, LaToya Lee
Denver Public Schools ~ Pro Comp
12/10­11/2013
Denver, CO
Kelsey Miller
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, CO
Tami Bertini
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, CO
Nancy Wright
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, CO
Shane Stephens
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, CO
Julie McMullen
  1. Overnight Stay Requests
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINATION
ELL Conference
Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
11/11/13
Coralville, IA
Iowa School Counselor Association
Pat Staebell/Jeannie Bates
11/4­5/2013
Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa Music Educators Assn
Megan Beery
11/22­23/2013
Ames, Iowa
ISFLC Conference
Devin Embray, Shirley Lundgren
12/17­19/2013
Des Moines, Iowa
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP
Devin Embray
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, Colorado
System
 
 
 
IA Assn of Track Coaches
Mark Starner, Chris Visser, Todd Peverill, Brad Rasmussen, Eric Rasmussen, Jeff Janssen, Ben Haynes, Jordan Bueltel
12/6­7/2013
Ames, Iowa
Denver Public Schools ~ Pro Comp
Genie Wickham
12/10­11/2013
Denver, Colorado
Opus Honor Choir/Iowa Music Educators Assn
Kay Fast/Pete Jacobus
11/20­23/2013
Ames, Iowa
Advisory Committee­3A Football
Cory Faust
12/4­5/2013
Boone, Iowa
Electrical Diagnostics Training
Steve Houser
11/19­20/2013
Ankeny, Iowa
ISFLC Conference
Devin Embray, Shirley Lundgren
2/11­14/2014
Des Moines, Iowa
Denver Public Schools ~ Pro Comp
Ann Steele, Andea McChesney, Jennifer Hughes, LaToya Lee
12/10­11/2013
Denver, Colorado
Denver Public Schools ~ Pro Comp
Kelsey Miller
12/10­11/2013
Denver, Colorado
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
Tami Bertini
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, Colorado
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
Nancy Wright
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, Colorado
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
Shane Stephens
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, Colorado
Eagle County Public Schools ~ TAP System
Julie McMullen
12/10­11/2013
Eagle, Colorado
  1. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
 
 
 
 
  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
    1. Comments from Public
    2. Comments from Board of Education
    3. Presentations
      1. Auxiliary Gym ­ Jeff Bissen will show a Powerpoint presentation
 
  1. REPORTS
    1. Building Administrator Reports
  1. OLD BUSINESS
    1. None
  1. NEW BUSINESS
I am seeking discussion around the presentation that was given earlier.  Before we can proceed with this project it will need to have board approval.  I would suggest setting a fiscal limit for the project as well as consider a capital fund­raising drive to assist if possible.  While the funds we have in the SAVE fund could support a project of this size, we are going to be spread thin with other obligations on the monies.  I will be able to help answer questions about our ability financially to support the project
 
I am seeking approval of the SBRC Application for Open Enrollment Out in the amount of $138,023.
 
  1. Approval of Growth Plan Stipends
I am requesting approval of the Annual Growth Plan stipends for all administrators. All administrators have made growth on their plans and are on track to reach goal completion by the end of the year.
 
I am seeking Board discussion on the Retirement Incentive Policies for the 2013­2014 school year and the 2014­2015 school year for any possible changes. The incentive was set to zero for the 2015­2016 and subsequent years.  A plan incentive determined two years ago to be 80% of the current salary minus the base for certified staff and 38% of the salary for classified staff for this year and next year.
 
I am seeking approval of the Amendment to the Contract with Spiral Communications.  We are seeking approval to increase hours by 40/week 12 months a year for an additional $76,000.
 
I am seeking approval of the content of the 2012­2013 GCSD Annual Report.  I wish to thank all involved for putting together yet another wonderful report.  We continue to strive to improve our programs, with the mandate of No Child Left Behind coming to closure.  It is our hope that the Education Reform Act will be reauthorized and will include growth models.
 
I am seeking approval of the contract with Westside Community Schools for special education services.
 
I am seeking approval of the contract with Drive Tek for services related to driver education. Our current contract expires on July 31, 2014. The new contract calls for a fee of $350 per student (what is charged currently) for the first year (August 1, 2014­July 31, 2015) and then beginning August 1, 2015 the per student fee will increase $10 to $360 per student  The new contract would run from August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2016.
 
  1. Approval of Curriculum Coordinating Council Member
I am seeking approval of a new Curriculum Coordinating Council member, Elizabeth Mulkerrin (parent/community representative), to take the place of a parent/community representative who no longer wishes to serve.
 
 
  1. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                    Motion
 
Upcoming Meetings ­   
 
Exchange of initial proposals between GEA and District  ­ Monday, December 9th,  2013 ­ 6:00 p.m.  ­
Glenwood Community High School Media Center.
 
Regular Board Meeting ­ Monday, December 9, 2013 ­ 7:00 p.m. Glenwood Community High School Media Center