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
July 14, 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, July 17, 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. None
4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS Motion
A. Approval of Minutes
1. June 12, 2023 - Regular Meeting
2. June 26, 2023 - Special Meeting & Work Session
B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings Waive Second Reading
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
500.10
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
500.10R
STUDENT ABSENCES-EXCUSED
500.11
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE
500.13
STUDENT ATTENDANCE
500.16
TRUANCY - UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
500.16E1
LETTER TO PARENT/GUARDIAN(S) REGARDING ATTENDANCE
500.16E2
ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT
500.16E3
COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE MEDIATION AGREEMENT
500.16E4
DOCTOR’S NOTE TO SCHOOL
500.16E5
EXHIBIT 5
500.16F1
ATTENDANCE COOPERATION AGREEMENT (FORM 1)
500.16F2
STUDENT MEDIATION AGREEMENT
500.16F3
RECOMMENDATION FOR REFERRAL TO COUNTY ATTORNEY FOR VIOLATION OF STATE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE LAW
500.16R1
TRUANCY REGULATIONS
D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and
favorable background check results
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Christine Baker
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day
Bryan Dykstra
Summer Mower
$12 per hour
John Fada
Substitute Bus Driver
$50 per route
Teresa Lawler
Sponsor - Individual Speech 10th-12th Grade
$4,060
Shannon Silvius
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I
$12.50 per hour
Brian Stanley
Teacher
$65,000
Sara Stanton
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level 2/3
$14.75
($14 + .75 evidentiary)
Ruth Stirewalt
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day
Stephen Wagner
Substitute Bus Driver
$50 per route
Khiana Wilson
Kid’s Place Associate
$11.23 per hour
E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
None
F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable
replacement
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Michelle Fisher
Kitchen Manager
Resignation
June 21, 2023
Brenda Frahm
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 29, 2023
Chelsea King
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
June 28, 2023
William Magnuson
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 28, 2023
Jenny McVay
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
June 30, 2023
Megan Millar
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 5, 2023
Nicole Schuppan
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 28, 2023
Anne Smith
Substitute Associate
Resignation
June 30, 2023
Cathy Stone
Substitute Secretary
Resignation
June 26, 2023
Brittnee White
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 28, 2023
G. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDED
Hunter G.
Glenwood
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Emma L.
Glenwood
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Alyssa L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Leah L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Leslie L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Olivia L.
Fremont-Mills
Remain after move
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
H. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Elizabeth Richardson will have reviewed the bills
a. Approval of Additional Bills
2. Board Financial Reports
a. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
b. General Ledger Balance Report
I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
MS Student Council
Homecoming Bead Sales
MS Activity Nights and Other Student Body Purchases Determined by Council.
AMAP
Sept. 11-15, 2023
MS Student Council
Homecoming Shirt Sales
MS Activity Nights and Other Student Body Purchases Determined by Council.
AMAP
Mid-August thru Homecoming Week, 2023
J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
DATE
RETURN DATE
Paula Carman
Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.
St. Joseph, MO
09/30/2023
09/30/2023
Jackie Christian
Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.
St. Joseph, MO
09/30/2023
09/30/2023
Jennifer Schneider
Bishop LeBlond Volleyball Tourn.
St. Joseph, MO
09/30/2023
09/30/2023
Paula Carman
Volleyball Team Camp
Johnston, IA
08/03/2023
08/04/2023
Jackie Christian
Volleyball Team Camp
Johnston, IA
08/03/2023
08/04/2023
Jennfier Schneider
Volleyball Team Camp
Johnston, IA
08/03/2023
08/04/2023
Devin Embray
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023
Chad Lang
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023
Lorraine Duitsman
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023
Cindy Menendez
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, IA
08/01/2023
08/03/2023
Tim Reinert
IASBO Payroll Conference
Ames, IA
08/02/2023
08/03/2023
Lynde Wagner
IASBO Payroll Conference
Ames, IA
08/02/2023
08/03/2023
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
1. Angie Thomas - Kid’s Place Tuition
E. Update on GRC Campus Closing
1. Dr. Embray will update the BOE on GRC
7. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Report - NO BOARD REPORTS IN JULY
1. High School
2. Middle School
3. West Elementary
4. Northeast Elementary
B. Special Education Report
C. School Improvement Report
D. Activities Director Report
E. Kid’s Place Report Newsletter
F. Technology Report
G. Food Service Report
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
I. Print Shop Report
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Meal Price Increase for 2023-2024 Motion
I am seeking approval to increase meal prices as presented for the 2023-2024
school year.
B. Approval of Handbook Revisions
High School Middle School Elementary THRIVE Motion
I am seeking approval of the school handbooks reflecting the updated
attendance policies surrounding truancy.
C. Approval of Talented and Gifted Handbook Revisions Motion
I am seeking approval of the revisions to the Talented and Gifted Handbook
For the 2023-2024 school year.
D. Approval of Certified Staff Manual Motion
I am seeking approval of the Certified Staff Manual as presented for the
2023-2024 School Year.
E. Approval of Classified Staff Manual Motion
I am seeking approval of the Classified Staff Manual as presented for the
2023-2024 School Year.
F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Jobs for America’s
Graduates (iJAG) Motion
I am seeking approval of the MOU with IJAG.
G. Approval of Agreement with Anytime Fitness Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Anytime Fitness in addition to
the YMCA contract. This will allow our employees to have a membership at
either place.
H. Approval of Kid’s Place Tuition Increase Motion
I am seeking approval of the proposed cost increases to Kids Place parental
contracts per Angie’s recommendation.
I. Approval of Agreement with Unfold The Soul, Inc. Motion
I am seeking approval of Ken Williams to lead our Welcome back in August
providing a keynote on Ruthless Equity.
J. IASB Convention - November 15-17, 2023 Discussion
Discussion will take place regarding the Delegate and who plans to attend.
Rooms have been reserved for November 15-16, 2023.
K. COSSBA Conference Discussion
I am seeking discussion regarding the COSSBA Annual Conference in Dallas
February 22 - 25, 2024.
10. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
July 17, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
NO JULY WORK SESSION
August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
August 28, 2023 Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
