Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA 51534
Monday December 12, 2022
1. Call to Order & Roll Call – Vice President Jon Zak called the Regular Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Curt Becker, Tim Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey, and John Zak.
2. Approval of Agenda – M Portrey made a motion to approve the agenda with two modifications.
E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
3. Spotlight on Education - None
4. Friends of Education - None
5. Consideration of Action on Consent Items – E Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 5A through 5L. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
5A. Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the November 14, 2022 Regular Meeting & November 28, 2022 Special Meeting & Work Session.
5B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
|
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 |
5C. Approval of Board Policies - First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
|
602.5 |
CAREER EDUCATION |
|
602.6 |
HEALTH EDUCATION |
|
602.6F |
HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT STUDENT EXCUSE FORM |
|
602.7 |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION |
|
602.8 |
PROGRAMS FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS |
|
602.9 |
PERFORMANCE TESTING FOR CLASSROOM CREDIT |
|
602.10 |
ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS |
|
602.11 |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN STUDENT FOREIGN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS |
|
602.12 |
ADULT EDUCATION |
|
602.13 |
MULTICULTURAL/GENDER FAIR EDUCATION |
5D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements & favorable background check results
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Brad Asche |
Assistant Wrestling / Head Girls |
$855 |
|
Heather Bachman |
IT Technician Contingent upon receipt of transcripts |
$18.50 per hour (inclusive of education) |
|
Adam Buthe |
Assistant Wrestling / Head Girls |
$570 |
|
Molly Dean |
Assistant High School Girls Track Coach |
$1,140 |
|
Kathryn Erickson |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$158 per day |
|
Sherrie Hollander |
Teacher Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts |
$23,082.10 - |
|
Paul Rath |
Accompanist - High School Winter Concert |
$570 |
|
Becky Ruth |
Assistant High School Girls Track Coach |
$2,850 |
|
Nicole Vorhies |
Substitute Associate |
$12.81 per hour |
|
Tucker Weber |
Assistant Wrestling / Head Girls |
$1,140 |
|
Alex Williams |
Assistant Wrestling / Head Girls |
$570 |
|
Nolan Williamson |
Assistant Wrestling / Head Girls |
$855 |
5E. Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
Jaimie Fisher |
From Preschool Special Education Associate to General Education Associate |
$12.63 per hour |
|
Ashlee Hess |
From Special Education Associate - Level ⅔ to 10.5 Months Bldg. Secretary |
$14.72 per hour |
|
Jennifer Mueller |
From Suburban Driver to Substitute Suburban Driver |
No change |
|
Shon Wells |
From 1 Suburban Route per day to 2 Suburban Routes per day |
No change |
5F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
|
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Jaime Apperson |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Kendra Biermann |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Skylar DeWall |
Kid’s Place Lead Teacher |
Termination |
July 22, 2022 |
|
Kathi Krzycki |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Elizabeth Maryott |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Logan Miller |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Anna Morrison |
Kid’s Place Associate |
Termination |
August 12, 2022 |
|
Stephanie Patzer |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Jessica Prucka |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Patrick Staebell |
School Counselor |
Retirement |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
|
Kara Swaim |
Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
January 6, 2023 |
5G. Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
None |
5H. Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of November 30, 2022.
5I. Fundraising Requests
|
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Teammates Mentoring |
Pizza Ranch |
Student scholarships, program retention, outreach & other activity expenses. |
$600 |
12/20/2022 |
5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Chad Lang |
School Research Nexus Symposium |
Laguna Beach, CA |
04/12/2023 |
04/16/2023 |
5K. Grant Requests
|
NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
None |
5L. Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
None |
6. Announcements and Communications
6A. Comments from Public – Candella Foley Finchem addressed the Board of Education concerning her opposition to the Governor’s Student First Act proposal. Specifically, her concerns related to the addition of allowing a portion of per pupil educational funding to follow eligible students to private schools or other educational programs. She was interested in learning about the GCSD BOE legislative plans to help ensure public dollars stay in public schools.
6B. Comments from Board of Education – None
6C. Legislative Update – None
6D. Presentations – Middle School Administrator Heidi Stanley and Middle School staff members Mark Starner, Ben Haynes, Rebecca Ruth, Josh Miller, and Kelsey Miller gave a presentation on the Association for Middle Level Education Conference they recently attended.
6E. GRC Campus Closing Update – Superintendent Embray provided an update on planning discussions relating to the GRC closing, master site plan and updated facilities options for the Glenwood CSD.
7. Reports -
Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds & Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.
8. Old Business - None
9. New Business – A. to O.
9A. Approval of School Officer Liaison Program Agreement
C Becker made a motion for approval of the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood for the 2023-2024 school year. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9B. Approval of Proposal for Municipal Lease Purchase Agreement
T Becker made a motion for approval of the Proposal for Municipal Lease Purchase Agreement with Karl Chevrolet. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9C. Approval of Drawings and Specifications for Partial Roof Modifications School Buildings
M Portrey made a motion for approval of the drawings and specifications for the partial Roof modifications to the Northeast Elementary and Middle School. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9D. Approval of LEP Allowable Costs
C Becker made a motion for approval of the LEP Allowable Costs in the amount of $1,226.03. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9E. Approval of Educator Advancement Program Proposal with BloomBoard
T Becker made a motion for approval of the Educator Advancement Program Proposal which will enable current educators to earn a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9F. Approval of Sharing Agreement with Treynor Community School District
M Portrey made a motion for approval of the Sharing Agreement with Treynor Community School District for sharing of ELL program services. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9G. Approval of Agreement with Capturing Kids Hearts
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the agreement with Capturing Kids Hearts. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9H. Approval of Agreements with Recover Health of Iowa d/b/a Aveanna Healthcare
C Becker made a motion for approval of the Agreements with Recover Health of Iowa d/b/a Aveanna Healthcare for private duty nursing services for two students. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9I. Approval of MidAmerica AUL Investment Contract
T Becker made a motion for approval of the new AUL Fixed Interest Account contract with MidAmerica for an existing annuity investment option. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9J. Approval to Terminate Technical Support Services Agreement with WIN
T Becker made a motion for approval to terminate the Technical Support Services Agreement with Western Iowa Network. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9K. Approval of Managed Services Agreement with Green Hills AEA
C Becker made a motion for approval of the Managed Technology Services Agreement with Green Hills AEA as a draft pending review and final approval from the district attorney. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9L. Approval of Approval of AIA Architect Contract
C Becker made a motion for approval of the AIA Architect Contract as draft pending final approval from the district attorney. T Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9M. Approval of Approval of AIA Construction Manager Contract
T Becker made a motion for approval of the AIA Construction Manager Contract as draft pending final approval from the district attorney. M Portrey seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9N. Approval of Administration Stipends for Assigned District Wide Programs
M Portrey made a motion for approval of mid-year stipends for Administrators for successful management of assigned district wide programs. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9O. Approval of Accepting Resignation of Board of Education Director Tim Becker
E Richardson made a motion for approval of accepting the resignation of Board of Education Director Tim Becker effective December 17, 2022. C Becker seconded the motion. Curt Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey and Jon Zak voted “aye”. Tim Becker “abstained”. Motion carried with a vote 4-0”aye”.
10. Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by C Becker and seconded by T Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:10 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Matt Portrey, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer
