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 |
June 8, 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: Regular Meeting - Monday, June 12, 2023 - 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. Genie O’Grady
4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS Motion
A. Approval of Minutes
1. May 3, 2023 - Special Meeting
2. May 8, 2023 - Regular Meeting
3. May 12, 2023 - Special Meeting
4. May 22, 2023 - Special Meeting / Work Session
B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
None |
C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
None |
D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and
favorable background check results
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
John Corcoran |
Teacher |
$45,656 Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts |
Denver Holeton |
Kid’s Place Associate (summer only) |
$11.57 per hour |
Zach Spieler |
Head 7th Grade Volleyball Coach |
$3,190 |
Ian VanHessche |
IT Technician |
$18.00 per hour |
Madison Williams |
Teacher |
$45,356 Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts |
Michael Zell |
Transportation Secretary |
$15.38 per hour |
E. Transfers
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
Isaac Hein |
From Summer Mower to Groundskeeper |
$17.50 per hour |
Hallie Marasco |
From Kid’s Place Associate (HS Student) to Kid’s Place Associate |
$10.82 per hour |
Samantha Schmitt |
From Preschool Special Education Associate to General Education Associate |
$12.25 per hour |
Morgan Stanislav |
From Kid’s Place Associate to Kid’s Place Lead Teacher |
$12.12 per hour |
Destiny Yale |
From Kid’s Place Associate (HS Student)to Kid’s Place Associate |
$10.82 per hour |
F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable
replacement
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
Delaney Holeton |
Kid’s Place Associate |
Resignation |
May 22, 2023 |
Amy Olsen |
Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
May 19, 2023 |
Paige Ryks |
Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
May 26, 2023 |
Kim Vickers |
Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
June 7, 2023 |
Cindy Wallace |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
September 22, 2022 |
Jerrah Williams |
Kid’s Place Associate |
Resignation |
May 29, 2023 |
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
Abigale D. |
Glenwood |
Change in District of Residence |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Adah D. |
Glenwood |
Change in District of Residence |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Gideon D. |
Glenwood |
Change in District of Residence |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Scarlett D. |
Lewis Central |
2023-2024 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
Rylea S. |
Glenwood |
Remain After Move |
Fremont-Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Colton W. |
East Mills |
2023-2024 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
H. Approval of Financial Reports
i. Approval of Bills - Director Matt Portrey 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 |
FFA |
Fruit, Meat, Cheese, Jerky, Popcorn Sale |
FFA State Leadership Conference, Fair Entries, Dues, FFA Apparel, Love Tree & other FFA program expenses |
AMAP |
October 2-26, 2023 |
Glenwood Athletics |
Online Donation Store |
Costs for activities and sports programs |
AMAP |
2023-24 School Year |
J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
Shamani Langille |
Computer Science Training |
Cedar Falls, IA |
06/11/2023 |
06/16/2023 |
Cheri Maxwell |
NDA Dance Camp |
Ames, IA |
07/08/2023 |
07/11/2023 |
Suzanne Hall |
UCA Cheer Camp |
Omaha / LaVista, NE |
07/17/2023 |
07/20/2023 |
Ryan Koch |
Softball Tournament |
Story City, IA |
06/23/2023 |
06/24/2023 |
Myranda Starner |
Softball Tournament |
Story City, IA |
06/23/2023 |
06/24/2023 |
Erin Peschel |
Softball Tournament |
Story City, IA |
06/23/2023 |
06/24/2023 |
Ellie Cropley |
Softball Tournament |
Story City, IA |
06/23/2023 |
06/24/2023 |
Nicole Thomas |
AI for Upcoming Staff PD |
Ankeny, IA |
06/26/2023 |
06/27/2023 |
Denise Schultz |
Learning Tools & Ideas to be a Successful and Effective Instructor |
Gilbert, IA |
06/09/2023 |
06/10/2023 |
Sandra Dollen |
TeamMates Conference |
Lincoln, NE |
07/13/2023 |
07/14/2023 |
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 - Winter & Spring Activities Surveys - Jeff Bissen
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 Iowa Association of School Boards Renewal Motion
I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with IASB for
the 2023-2024 school year
B. Approval of Iowa School Finance Information Services Renewal Motion
I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with ISFIS for
the 2023-2024 school year.
C. Approval of Administrator Stipends Motion
I am seeking approval of stipends for administrators for district
assignments/ responsibilities.
D. Approval of Agreement with School Administrators of Iowa Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with SAI for the Administrator
Mentoring and Induction Program.
E. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Upper Iowa University Motion
I am seeking approval of the MOU for use with our ROAR grow your own
program for secondary content majors
F. Approval to Move the July Board Meeting from July 10th to July 17th and Motion
the July Work Session from July 24th to July 31st.
I am seeking approval to move the July meetings due to the admin team being at a conference July 9-12.
G. Approval of Agreement with R.O.A.R Candidate Motion
I am seeking approval of Kaytlin Harder into our ROAR program starting
2023-20024 school year.
H. Approval of Strategic Plan Motion
I am seeking approval of the strategic plan for 2023-2028.
I. Approval of Bid for High School Greenhouse Stuppy Bid ClearSpan Bid Motion
I am seeking approval of the bid from Stuppy Greenhouse for the Greenhouse
project for the high school.
J. Approval of First Reading and Waiver of Second Reading of Board Policy 603.1R Motion
I am seeking approval of the modified changes to 603.1R and to waive the
second reading so the new committee structure can meet later in the week to
begin the necessary work to develop the action plans of the strategic plan for implementation.
K. Approval to Pay Bills June 30, 2023 Motion
I am seeking approval to pay bills received after the board meeting
through June 30, 2023 to close out our fiscal year.
L. Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Motion
I am seeking approval of the agreement between Kids Place Daycare and
our Food Service Department.
10. 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