2022.08.08 Agenda - Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future 

Devin Embray - Superintendent Tim Reinert - Director of Finance 

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287 

August 5, 2022 

To:                                                   All School Board Members                                                       Voting Order: 

                                                                                                                                                                                               Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23 

From:                                             Devin Embray, Superintendent                                                 Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23 

                                                                                                                                                                                               Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25 

                                                                                                                                                             Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25 

                                                                                                                                                             John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25 

Re:                                         Regular Meeting - Monday, August 8, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. 

                                                                                  Central Office - Large Conference Room

                                                                                  103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood 

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
   
   1. ​Call to Order 
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA                                                                                                                                                                            Motion
3. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION 
   
   1. ​None 
4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION 
   
   1. ​None 
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
   
   1. ​Approval of Minutes 
   2. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings​​

3. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

4. New Hires -   Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results​

5. Transfers​ 

6.  Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement​ 

7. Open Enrollments​ 

8. Approval of Financial Reports 
   
   1. ​Approval of Bills - Director Elizabeth Richardson will have reviewed the bills 
      1. ​Approval of Additional Bills 
   2. Board Financial Reports 
      1. ​Estimated Line Item Budget Report 
      2. General Ledger Balance Report 
9. Fundraising Requests ​

10. Out of State and Overnight Travel​

11. Grant Requests ​

12. Curriculum ​

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS 
   
   1. ​Comments from Public 
   2. Comments from Board of Education 
   3. Legislative Update 
      1. ​Legislative Forums Schedule 
      2. Legislative Contacts 
   4. Presentations 
      1. ​Creative Solutions Summit (Boston) Highlights - Dr. Lang, Cole Albright, Lorraine Duitsman, Heidi Stanley, Cindy Menendez and Ashlie Salazar will present information on the conference they attended in Boston. 
      2. Holly Jackson will address the board regarding Homecoming Street Painting 
   5. Update on GRC Campus Closing 
      1. ​Dr. Embray will update the BOE 
7. REPORTS 
   
   1. Building Administrator Report 
      1. ​High School 
      2. Middle School 
      3. West Elementary 
      4. Northeast Elementary 
   2. Special Education Report 
   3. School Improvement Report 
   4. Activities Director Report 
   5. Kid’s Place Report Newsletter 
   6. Technology Report 
   7. Food Service Report 
   8. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report 
   9. Print Shop Report 
8. OLD BUSINESS 
   
   1. ​None 
9. NEW BUSINESS
   
   1.  Approval of Legislative Priorities                                                                                                               Motion

​                          I am seeking approval of Legislative priorities based on the Board’s discussion.​

2. Approval of Memorandums of Understanding for Teacher/Paraeducator Motion Registered Apprenticeship Program
   1. ​Iowa Western Community College 
   2. Western Governors University 
   3. William Penn University 
   4. Buena Vista University 
3. Approval of Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium Agreement                                                                          Motion

​                         I am seeking approval of the Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium Agreement. 

4. Approval of Renewal with Aistrope Insurance                                                                                              Motion

​                         I am seeking approval of the renewal statement with Aistrope Insurance. 

5. Approval of GCSD Food Service Department paying for the reduced breakfast and reduced lunch fees. 

​                         I am seeking approval of the GCSD Food Service Department paying for the reduced breakfast and reduced lunch fees for all                              students that qualify for reduced meals during the 2022-2023 school year. All qualifying Free or Reduced applicants will be free.                          This only applies to meals and no other fees related to free and reduced status. 

6. Approval of Homecoming Street Painting                                                                                                                 Motion

                         ​I am seeking approval for the High School students to paint the circle drive in front of the MS and Sivers Street in front of the                              Activities Complex should the parent group obtain approval from the City of Glenwood. There will need to be adequate                                        supervision and organization from the HS prior to any painting to be completed.

7. Approval of Addendum to Agreement with Iowa Western Community College                                        Motion

​                         I am seeking approval of the Addendum to the Agreement with Iowa Western Community College Academy Program Agreement                          for 2022-2023.

8. Approval of the Quote from VEX Robotics                                                                                                      Motion

​                         I am seeking approval of the Quote from VEX Robotics in the amount of $32,200.91 for TAG curriculum. 

9. Approval of Agreement with JG Consulting & Publication LLC                                                                  Motion

                         ​I am seeking approval of the Agreement with JG Consulting & Publication LLC with respect to the development of a charter                                school / innovation center. 

10. Approval of Project Change Request with Intellinetics                                                                                Motion

                      I am seeking approval of the Project Change Request with Intellinetics. 

10. ADJOURNMENT

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