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
November 11, 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, November 14, 2022 - 6:00 p.m.
Central Office - Large Conference Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion
3. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. None
4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS Motion
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting - October 10, 2022
2. Special Meeting & Work Session - October 24, 2022
B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
1002.3 |
COMMUNITY GROUPS |
505.1 |
STUDENT RETENTION AND PROMOTION |
505.1R |
STUDENT RETENTION AND PROMOTION REGULATIONS |
505.2 |
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS AND PARENT/GUARDIAN-TEACHER CONFERENCES |
505.3 |
CLASS OR GROUP GIFTS TO SCHOOL |
411 |
EMPLOYEE EXPRESSION |
C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
600 |
STATEMENT OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM |
601 |
SCHOOL CALENDAR AND SCHOOL DAY |
601.1 |
SCHOOL CALENDAR |
601.2 |
SCHOOL DAY |
602 |
PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION |
602.1 |
BASIC INSTRUCTION PROGRAM |
602.2 |
SUMMER SCHOOL INSTRUCTION |
602.3 |
SPECIAL EDUCATION |
602.4 |
TALENTED AND GIFTED PROGRAM |
D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
Tyra Buckner |
Substitute Suburban Driver Substitute Bus Associate |
$43.00 per route $13.86 per hour |
Brenda DeLashmutt |
Food Service Floater |
$12.16 per hour |
Lindsay Franklin |
Certified Substitute Teacher |
$168 per day |
Tracy Henner Delavan |
Special Education Associate - Level ⅔ (1:1) |
$12.81 per hour |
Samuel Johnson |
General Education Associate |
$11.66 per hour |
Carissa Kayl |
Preschool Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$12.81 per hour |
Rachel Kuenzli |
Special Education Associate - Level ⅔ BD |
$12.81 per hour |
Robert Lothrop |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$158 per day |
Rebecca Neff |
Accompanist - Middle School Fall Concert Accompanist - Middle School Spring Concert |
$570 $570 |
Kyndal Nelsen |
Special Education Associate |
$12,81 per hour |
Patrick Ribar |
Accompanist - High School Fall Concert |
$570 |
Kimberly Vickers |
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$12.81 per hour |
Mariana Watson |
Student Worker - Kid’s Place Associate |
$10.00 per hour |
Brandon Wear |
Substitute Bus Driver |
$45.00 per route |
Nolan Williamson |
Assistant Middle School Wrestling Coach |
$2,280 |
E. Transfers
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
Michaela Doherty |
From Substitute Teacher and Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$12.87 per hour |
Kennedy Lamb |
From Associate to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$12.12 per hour |
Kandi McCool |
From Middle School Media Associate to Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$158 per day |
Terri Montague |
Temporary Transfer from Food Service Clerk to Food Service Assistant Manager |
$14.17 per hour |
Frances Oetken |
From Food Service Substitute to Food Service Floater |
$12.16 per hour |
Seth Wentz |
From Associate to Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$12.12 per hour |
F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
Jaden Gaylord |
Preschool Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
Resignation |
November 22, 2022 |
Brian Pavelka |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
May 31, 2022 |
Trevor Stanley |
Technology Technician |
Resignation |
November 11, 2022 |
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
Alyssa G. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
H. Approval of Financial Reports
i. Approval of Bills - Director Tim Becker will have reviewed the bills
a. Approval of Additional Bills
ii. Board Financial Reports
a. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
b. General Ledger Balance Report
I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
BPA |
Beshaler Hot Chocolate |
State competition expenses |
AMAP |
11/15 - 12/06/2022 |
Team Hope |
Pajama Drive |
Collect pajamas in honor of Hannah DeLashmutt |
AMAP |
11/01 - 12-16/2022 |
Wrestling |
Pin A Thon |
New uniforms; lodging expenses |
AMAP |
11/30 - 02/18/2022 |
Mills County Love Tree |
Monetary Donation |
To support the Love Tree Program |
AMAP |
11/28-12/16/2022 |
J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
Jasey Segebrecht |
ITEC Conference |
Des Moines, Iowa |
11/07/2022 |
11/08/2022 |
Chris Visser |
Iowa High School Track Clinic |
Ames, Iowa |
12/02/2022 |
12/03/2022 |
Cole Albright |
National SAM Innovation Project Conference |
Tucson, Arizona |
02/02/2023 |
02/05/2023 |
David Clark |
All State Music Festival |
Ames, Iowa |
11/17/2022 |
11/19/2022 |
David Clark |
Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Competition |
Des Moines, Iowa |
12/01/2022 |
12/02/2022 |
Cheri Maxwell |
Iowa State Dance & Drill Team Competition |
Des Moines, Iowa |
12/01/2022 |
12/03/2022 |
Kevin Kilpatrick |
All State Choir |
Ames, Iowa |
11/17/2022 |
11/19/2022 |
Amie Abbott |
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference |
Orlando, Florida |
11/28/2022 |
12/2/2022 |
Katie Wilson |
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference |
Orlando, Florida |
11/28/2022 |
12/2/2022 |
Trisha Nanfito |
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference |
Orlando, Florida |
11/28/2022 |
12/2/2022 |
Lauriel Weekly |
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference |
Orlando, Florida |
11/28/2022 |
12/2/2022 |
Courtney Buthe |
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference |
Orlando, Florida |
11/28/2022 |
12/2/2022 |
Genie O’Grady |
National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference |
Orlando, Florida |
11/28/2022 |
12/2/2022 |
Sunshine Crawford |
National SAM Innovation Project Conference |
Tucson, Arizona |
02/02/2023 |
02/05/2023 |
Jedd Taylor |
ITEC conference |
Des Moines, Iowa |
11/07/2022 |
11/08/2022 |
Devin Embray |
December ISFLC Conference |
Ankeny, Iowa |
12/13/2022 |
12/15/2022 |
Tim Reinert |
December ISFLC Conference |
Ankeny, Iowa |
12/13/2022 |
12/15/2022 |
Cory Faust |
Iowa Football Coaches Association |
Cedar Falls, Iowa |
11/18/2022 |
11/19/2022 |
K. Grant Requests
NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
None |
L. Curriculum
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
Draft |
2022-2023 |
|
Draft |
2022-2023 |
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update
1. Legislative Forums Schedule
2. Legislative Contacts
D. Presentations
1. The Glenwood Betterment Committee received a Community Visioning grant (https://www.communityvisioning.org/). Britney Markhardt from Iowa Community Visioning would like to do a brief presentation to the board.
2. The Instructional Coaches will present on the Teaching and Learning Conference they attended in San Antonio, Texas.
E. Update on GRC Campus Closing
1. Dr. Embray will update the BOE
7. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Report
1. High School
E. Kid’s Place Report Newsletter
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
9. ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE Motion
10. ANNUAL REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(The Board Secretary will call the meeting to order and will chair this portion of the meeting)
A. Election of Officers
1. President
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the School Board for 2022-2023. 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.
Tim will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
2. Vice-President
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for Vice-President of the School Board for 2022-2023. 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.
Tim will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
B. Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2022-2023. Motion
Presently the Board meets in the Central Office large conference room for their regular meetings on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m., and for their work sessions on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
PROPOSED DATE |
TYPE OF MEETING |
PROPOSED SITE |
POSSIBLE CONFLICT |
November 28, 2022 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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December 12, 2022 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
H.S. Vocal / Band Holiday Concert |
No December Work Session |
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January 9, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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January 23, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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February 13, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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February 27, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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March 13, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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March 27, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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April 10, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Last day of spring break |
April 24, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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May 8, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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May 22, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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June 12, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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June 26, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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July 10 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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July 24, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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August 14, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Iowa State Fair |
August 28, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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September 11, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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September 25, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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October 9, 2023 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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October 23, 2023 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
C. Appointments / Assignments for 2022-2023 Motion
1) Mills County Conference Board - Currently Curt Becker
2) Empowerment Board - Currently Elizabeth Richardson
3) Buildings / Grounds and Transportation - Currently Matt Portrey
4) IASB Delegate - Currently Curt Becker
5) CCC Committee - Currently John Zak
6) Wellness Committee - Currently Matt Portrey
7) Review of Bills - Currently revolves each month in alphabetical order
8) Technology Committee - Currently Tim Becker
9) Glenwood Community School Foundation - Currently Elizabeth Richardson
10) Super Board Representative - Currently Tim Becker
D. Appointment of Business Manager / Board Secretary Motion
I am seeking approval to reappoint Tim Reinert as the District’s Business Manager / Board Secretary. The Board President will administer the oath.
E. Approval of Official Publication Motion
I am seeking approval to appoint the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication .
F. Approval of Legal Counsel Motion
I am seeking approval to appoint the firm of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district.
G. Approval of Bank Depositories and Limits Motion
I am seeking approval of the following bank depositories and limits:
Name of Depository Location Maximum Deposit
Glenwood State Bank Glenwood, IA $15,000,000.00
ISJIT Naperville, IL (managed) $15,000,000.00
First National Bank Glenwood, IA $5,200,000.00
American National Bank Council Bluffs, IA $80,050.00
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval to Conduct Youth Focus Groups Motion
I am seeking approval for the Glenwood Betterment Committee to Conduct focus groups at West Elementary, the Middle School, and the
High School as part of the Community Visioning Grant received by the City.
B. Approval to Request Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount Motion
I am seeking approval to request from the SBRC the maximum modified supplemental amount for open enrolled out ($144,540). This is not
cash, rather authority that we are seeking approval from SBRC.
C. Approval of General Service Transportation Service Agreement Motion
I am seeking approval of the General Service Transportation Service Agreement with Black Hills/Iowa Utility company L.L.C. d/b/a Black Hills Energy.
D. Approval of Early Notification Incentive Motion
I am seeking approval of the Early Notification Incentive as presented.
E. Approval of Contract for Services with Gaggle.Net, Inc. Motion
I am seeking approval of the contract with Gaggle.Net, Inc.
F. Approval to Receive Bids for Two 65-Passenger School Buses Motion
I am seeking approval to accept bids for the purchase of two new 65 passenger school buses.
G. Approval of the ROAR Program Motion
I am seeking approval to launch and implement a grow your own teacher program for GCSD.
H. Approval to Increase Credit Limit Motion
I am seeking approval to raise the credit card limit to avoid declined transactions. This is due to many vendors no longer accepting purchase orders.
12. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Monday, November 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Monday, November 28, 2022 Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Monday, December 12, 2022 Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
No December Work Session