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2023.05.22 Agenda - Special Meeting & Work Session

     

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

 

May 19, 2023

 

To:        All School Board Members                                  Voting Order:

                                                                                             Curt Becker - At-large ‘23

From:        Devin Embray, Superintendent                      Eva Krueger - At-Large ‘23

                                                                                             Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25

                                                                                             Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25

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

 

Re:     Special  Meeting & Work Session - Monday, May 22, 2023 - 6:00 p.m.

    Central Office in the Large Conference Room at 103 Central, 3rd Floor    

 

SPECIAL MEETING - 6:00 p.m.

1.    CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS                    Motion

    A.    New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and 

         favorable background check results 

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Kim Ashlock

Teacher

$61,646.80

Diane Fawcett

Teacher

$52,456

Samuel Klemme

Teacher

$45,356

Julie Mount

High School Student Council Co-Sponsor

$1,160

Kelly Wold

Child Care Associate

$10.82 per hour

 

B.    Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Desiree Cook

From Special Education Teacher Associate to Middle School Media Associate

$12.07 per hour

 

C.    Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable 

      replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Tyra Buckner

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

May 12, 2023

Troy Carman

Building Custodian

Resignation

May 14, 2023

Kelly Embray

Special Education Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 26, 2023

Carsyn Kerns

Teacher Associate

Resignation

May 26, 2023

 

D.    Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Ethan K.

CAM

2023-2024

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Niaomi K.

CAM 

2023-2024

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

NoraKaye T.

Glenwood

2023-2024 

Fremont-Mills

Approve

Yes

Hyatt S.

Shenandoah

2023-2024

Glenwood

Approve

Yes

Cameron Z.

Glenwood

2023-2024

Shenandoah

Approve

Yes

 

E.      Presentation:  Overview of Climate Culture Study of High School; Lori Stohs Consulting    

 

F.      Board Financial Reports

        a.    Estimated Line Item Budget Report

        b.    General Ledger Balance Report

 

2.    NEW BUSINESS

A.    Approval of Upgrading Basketball Hoops                        Motion

    I am seeking approval to upgrade the basketball hoops at the Middle School

    and Northeast Elementary.

 

B.    Approval of Purchase Agreement                            Motion

    I am seeking approval of the Purchase Agreement with Solution Tree, Inc.,

    for Professional Development through the 2023-2024 school year.

 

C.    Approval of Extension of Vendor Agreement with Hiland Dairy Foods            Motion

    I am seeking approval of the Extension of Vendor Agreement with

        Hiland Dairy Foods for juice and milk products.

    

D.    Recommendation for High School Administration 2023-2024                Motion

I am recommending that we promote Lorraine Duitsman as Interim Principal for 2023-2024 School Year.

 

E.    Approval of Service Agreement with Capturing Kids’ Hearts                Motion

    I am seeking approval of the Service Agreement with Capturing Kids’ Hearts

 

F.    Approval of Classified Wage Increases for 2023-2024                    Motion

    I am seeking approval of merit increases of 3.76% with adjustments to longevity 

and evidentiary.  Also proposing lifting starting wages in several categories.

 

G.    Operational Function Sharing Proposal                        Discussion

I am seeking discussion regarding financial oversight of F/M CSD in a 

sharing agreement arrangement. 

 

WORK SESSION

1.    Strategic Initiatives - Strategic Plan

Dr. Embray  & Dr. Lang    

 

ADJOURNMENT                                            Motion

 

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

Monday, June 12, 2023            Regular Meeting            6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room

                                        103 Central, 3rd Floor

 

Monday, June 26, 2023            Special Meeting / Work Session    6:00 p.m. - Large Conf. Room

                                        103 Central, 3rd Floor