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
January 6, 2023
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Vacant - At-Large ‘23
Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25
Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25
John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25
Please note the change in time. The January meeting will be held via Zoom.
Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, January 9, 2023 - 12:00 Noon
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Meeting host: embrayd@glenwoodschools.org
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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 - December 12, 2022
2. Special Meeting & Work Session - None
B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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 |
C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
803.8 |
TRAVEL ALLOWANCE Current Policy Proposed Policy |
803.8F |
TRAVEL EXPENSE FORM Currently part of 803.8 Proposed Policy |
1003.1R |
PUBLIC USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES REGULATIONS |
1003.3 |
FEES FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES |
1003.3E1 |
COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES |
D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$12.81 per hour |
|
Building Custodian |
$13.17 per hour (plus shift differential) |
|
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$12.81 per hour |
|
Special Education Associate - PreK Level 2/3 |
$12.81 per hour |
|
Teacher |
$43,856 prorated to number of days remaining after issuance of license |
E. Transfers
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate |
No Change |
|
From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate |
No Change |
F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
Lori Burton |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
Gregory Lawson |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
Barry Loeffelbein |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
Eugenia O’Grady |
Administrator |
Retirement |
June 30, 2023 |
Jessica Prucka |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
Jazzmine C. |
Clayton Ridge |
Glenwood |
Approve |
23-24 |
H. Approval of Financial Reports
i. Approval of Bills - Director Elizabeth Richardson 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 |
Glenwood Band |
Cookie Dough / Food Items |
To raise money for Memphis trip and future 4-year SWIHMB trips |
AMAP |
February. 21 - March 10, 2023 |
Sunshine Committee & Builders Club |
Volleyball Tournament |
To replenish the PBIS Store for PBIS projects. |
AMAP |
February 3, 2023 |
BPA |
Chuck A Duck |
State and National costs |
AMAP |
January 12 & February 2, 2023 |
Reach / SADD |
Pink Out |
Donations will be directed to the Mills County Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society |
AMAP |
January 19-26, 2023 |
J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
Tami Bertini |
Charlotte Educator Conference |
Charlotte, NC |
2/18/2023 |
2/20/2023 |
Derrica Hutchings |
Charlotte Educator Conference |
Charlotte, NC |
2/18/2023 |
2/20/2023 |
Julie McMullen |
Charlotte Educator Conference |
Charlotte, NC |
2/18/2023 |
2/20/2023 |
Ericka Lang |
Charlotte Educator Conference |
Charlotte, NC |
2/18/2023 |
2/20/2023 |
Tucker Weber |
Wrestling Tournament |
Basehor, KS |
1/13/2023 |
1/14/2023 |
Brad Asche |
Wrestling Tournament |
Basehor, KS |
1/13/2023 |
1/14/2023 |
Dixie Thomas |
Cheerleaders - State Wrestling Tourn. |
Des Moines, IA |
02/15/2023 |
02/17/2023 |
David Clark |
Selected students for 2022-2023 Cyclone Honor Band |
Ames, IA |
02/02/2023 |
02/04/2023 |
K. Grant Requests
NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
None |
L. Curriculum
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
None |
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
E. Update on GRC Campus Closing
1. Dr. Embray will update the BOE on GRC
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. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Girls Soccer COOP with Fremont-Mills Community School District Motion
I am seeking approval of the Girls Soccer COOP with Fremont-Mills CSD for the 2022-2023 school year.
B. At Risk Funding for 2023-2024 Programming Motion
I am seeking approval for the Modified Allowable Growth dollars (1119) to be used for program outlined. This includes the THRIVE program, SELs, partial counselors, Resource Officer, and extended year functions.
C. Approval of Agreement for Mobile App and Alerts with Apptegy Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Apptegy for better branding, marketing, and communications with our patrons.
D. Approval of Mid-Term Graduates Motion
I am seeking approval of Mid Term Graduates, contingent upon successful completion of all requirements.
E. Approval of Phase II Innovation Center Consulting Agreement Motion
I am seeking approval of the Phase II Innovation Center Consulting Agreement with Janeice Garrard with JG Consulting.
10. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Monday, January 23, 2023 Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Monday, February 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Monday, February 27, 2023 Work Session 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor