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Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future |
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Devin Embray - Superintendent Tim Reinert - Director of Finance 103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287 |
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March 10, 2023 |
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To: All School Board Members |
Voting Order: |
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From: Devin Embray, Superintendent |
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23 |
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Eva Krueger - At-Large ‘23 |
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Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25 |
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Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25 |
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John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25 |
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Re: Regular Meeting |
Monday, March 13, 2023 - 6:00 p.m. |
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Central Office Large Conference Room |
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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. February 6, 2023 - Special Meeting
2. February 13, 2023 - Regular Meeting
3. February 27, 2023 - Special Meeting & Work Session
B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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603.1 |
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT |
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603.1R |
CURRICULUM REGULATIONS FOR GLENWOOD COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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603.2 |
CURRICULUM ADOPTION |
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603.3 |
CURRICULUM EVALUATION |
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603.3P |
CURRICULUM EVALUATION PROCEDURES - STUDENT TESTING PROGRAM |
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603.4 |
A TEACHING CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE |
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603.5 |
A TEACHING OF RELIGIOUS HISTORY AND TRADITIONS |
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603.6 |
EXCLUSION FROM A SCHOOL PROGRAM CONCERNING CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES AND/OR RELIGIOUS ISSUES |
C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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702.2 |
STUDENT SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION ELIGIBILITY |
D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and
favorable background check results
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$158 per day |
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Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$158 per day |
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Teacher |
$43,856 - 2022-2023 Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts |
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Assistant High School Football Coach |
$3,990 |
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Substitute Food Service Worker |
$11.16 per hour |
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Teacher |
$55,554.80 - 2022-2023 Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts |
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Building Custodian |
$13.17 per hour |
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Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$158 per day |
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Teacher |
$62,981.60 - 2022-2023 Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts |
E. Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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From Level I Special Education Assoc. to Level ⅔ Special Education Assoc. |
$13.22 per hour |
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From Preschool Teacher to Transitional Kindergarten Teacher |
2023-2024 Wage |
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From Transitional Kindergarten Teacher to K-2 Behavior Support Program Teacher |
2023-2024 Wage |
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From Level I Special Education Assoc. to Level ⅔ Special Education Assoc. |
$13.48 per hour |
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From Level I Special Education Assoc. to Level ⅔ Special Education Assoc. |
$13.22 per hour |
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From Teacher to SEL Liaison |
2023-2024 Wage |
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From Food Service Clerk to Substitute Food Service Worker |
$11.66 per hour |
F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable
replacement
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Heather Bachman |
Technology Technician |
Resignation |
March 17, 2023 |
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Theresa Hill |
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
Resignation |
February 24, 2023 |
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Barry Loeffelbein |
Assistant High School Football Coach Assistant Middle School Girls Basketball Coach |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
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Jeremy Waymire |
Middle School Media Associate |
Resignation |
March 15, 2023 |
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Sarah Wenzl |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2022-2023 SY |
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Alex Williams |
Student Council Sponsor and Junior Class Sponsor |
Resignation |
End of the 2022-2023 SY |
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Kelly Wold |
Food Service Clerk |
Resignation |
February 23, 2023 |
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
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John A. |
Glenwood |
2023-2024 School Year |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Chauncey R. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
Red Oak |
Approve |
Yes |
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Charlotte W. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Kollyns W. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
H. Approval of Financial Reports
i. Approval of Bills - Director Curt 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
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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iJAG |
Flower Bulb Fundraiser |
National and local dues for events & iJAG clothing for students |
$350 |
03/14 - 04/21/2023 |
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HS Student Council |
March Madness Gate |
Purchase staff appreciation materials, student incentive materials, and school improvement |
$800 |
03/17/ 2023 |
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Class of 2024 |
Prom Ticket Sales |
Raise money to cover the costs of 2024 Prom - DJ, Keepsakes, etc. |
$4,000 |
04/03 - 05/03/2023 |
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Glenwood Ag Science Plant Class |
Marketing of Plants (Plant Sale) |
To buy new types of containers and plants. |
$200-$500 |
05/03 - 04/2023 |
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BPA |
Shirt Sales |
Additional funds for students attending the national competition. |
$500 |
03/20 - 04/01/2023 |
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NE/West Elem. Art |
Art to Remember |
To supplement supply funds |
AMAP |
03/15/2023 |
J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Tim Reinert |
COSSBA National Conference |
Tampa, FL |
03/29/2023 |
04/02/2023 |
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Devin Embray |
COSSBA National Conference |
Tampa, FL |
03/29/2023 |
04/02/2023 |
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Board Members: Matt, John, Elizabeth, Eva |
COSSBA National Conference |
Tampa, FL |
03/29/2023 |
04/02/2023 |
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Melanie Schoening |
95% Group |
Kansas City, MO |
02/21/2023 |
02/23/2023 |
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Amy Benson |
ADM Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
4/14/2023 |
4/15/2023 |
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Rebecca Bardsley |
ADM Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
4/14/2023 |
4/15/2023 |
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Jackie Christian |
ADM Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
4/14/2023 |
4/15/2023 |
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David Clark |
Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
5/11/2023 |
5/12/2023 |
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Elsa Wemhoff |
Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
5/11/2023 |
5/12/2023 |
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Molly Dean |
NWMSU Track Meet |
Maryville, MO |
3/18/2023 |
3/18/2023 |
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John Huey |
NWMSU Track Meet |
Maryville, MO |
3/18/2023 |
3/18/2023 |
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Curt Schulte |
Lander Valley HS to collaborate on PLC's and other implementations. |
Lander, WY |
3/12/2023 |
3/14/2023 |
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Tanner Teegarden |
Lander Valley HS to collaborate on PLC's and other implementations. |
Landers, WY |
3/12/2023 |
3/14/2023 |
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Julie Mount |
Lander Valley HS to collaborate on PLC's and other implementations. |
Landers, WY |
3/12/2023 |
3/14/2023 |
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Cole Albright |
Going to Lander Valley HS to collaborate on PLC's and other implementations. |
Landers, WY, |
3/12/2023 |
3/12/2023 |
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Suzanne Hall |
ICCA Annual Cheer Coach Conference |
Hilton Garden Inn, Johnston, IA |
4/14/2023 |
4/15/2023 |
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Dixie Thomas |
Iowa Cheer Coaches Association Annual Conference |
Urbandale, IA |
4/14/2023 |
4/15/2023 |
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Emilee Bilharz |
State FCCLA Conference |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
3/26/2023 |
3/28/2023 |
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Julie Mount |
National Competition for BPA |
Anaheim, CA |
4/26/2023 |
4/30/2023 |
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Mark Starner |
NWMSU Track Meet |
Maryville, MO |
3/18/2023 |
3/18/2023 |
K. Grant Requests
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
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7 Can Help Kids Cash in for School |
Decodable books for beginning readers to take home each day and practice in the classrooms. |
$1,400 |
L. Curriculum
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
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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
1. Cindy Menendez, Marissa Briley, and Lindsey Tadin will present on the BEST Summit
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 Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University Motion
I am seeking approval of the Facilities Rental Agreement with
Creighton University for High School Soccer matches held on Morrison
Field. Harlan Community School District will reimburse the Glenwood
Community School District for one-half the cost.
B. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with University of Northern Iowa Motion
I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the University
of Northern Iowa for field experiences for the 2023-2024 academic year.
C. Institute for Education Innovation Membership Motion
I am seeking approval for membership to IEI in place of SRN. It provides our
Administrative team more opportunities for growth than our current
relationship with SRN.
D. Approval of Handbook Revisions for the 2023-2024 School Year Motion
High School THRIVE Middle School Elementary
E. Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2023-2024 Motion
I am seeking approval of the Purchasing Agreement with AEA for food
and supplies from Martin Brothers, ware wash from Martin Brothers,
and equipment and smallwares from Rapids Wholesale.
F. Approval of Service Agreement with Capturing Kids’ Hearts Motion
I am seeking approval for a modified contract with CKH to provide
training for the High School on March 24, 2023.
G. Approval of Participation Agreement in Local Iowa Local Government Risk Pool Motion
I am seeking approval of the Participation Agreement with Iowa LGRP for
stabilization of natural gas costs.
H. Ahlers Cooney Law Motion
Our attorneys have moved from Lynch-Dallas, P.C. to Ahlers & Cooney, P.C.
We will approve Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. as the District’s legal counsel.
10. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Monday, March 13, 2023 Regular Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Thursday, March 16, 2023 Super Board Meeting Pony Creek Conservation Park,
56235 Deacon Road,
Pacific Junction
Monday, March 27, 2023 Special Meeting / Work Session, 6:00 p.m.
Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Monday, April 10, 2023 Regular Meeting , 6:00 p.m. Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Monday, April 24, 2023 Special Meeting / Work Session. 6:00 p.m.
Large Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
