Glenwood Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday July 17, 2023
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Call to Order &Roll Call –
Vice President John Zak called the Regular Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Curt Becker, Eva Krueger, Elizabeth Richardson, and John Zak. Matt Portrey was absent.
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Approval of Agenda –
C Becker made a motion to modify the agenda and add New Business Item L. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried.
E Krueger made a motion to approve the agenda with modification. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
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Spotlight on Education - None
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Friends of Education - None
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Consideration of Action on Consent Items – C Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 5A through 5L. E. Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried.
5A. Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the June 12, 2023
Regular Meeting &June 26, 2023
Special Meeting and Work Session.5B. Approval of Board Policies -
Second Reading Approvals:POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
5C. Approval of Board Policies -
First Reading Approvals: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
5D.
New Hires -
Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable background check resultsNAME
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
5E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
None
5F. Separation from District -
Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacementNAME
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
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDE D
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
5H. Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of June 30, 2023.
5I. 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
5J. 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
5K. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
5L. Curriculum
CONTENT
DRAFT/FINAL
SCHOOL YEAR
None
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Announcements and Communications 6A.
Comments from Public – None6B. Comments from Board of Education – None
6C. Legislative Update – Superintendent Dr. Embray provided a Legislative activity update.
6D. Presentations – Angie Thomas - Kid’s Place Tuition
6E. GRC Campus Closing Update – Superintendent Dr. Embray provided an update on planning discussions relating to the GRC closing, master site plan and facilities.
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Reports -
Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds &Print Shop were not required to provide a report for the month of July on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.
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Old Business - None
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New Business – A. to L.
9A. Approval of Meal Price Increase for 2023-2024
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the proposed meal price increases for the 2023-2024 school year. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9B. Approval of Handbook Revisions for the High School, Middle School, Elementary Schools &THRIVE E Krueger made a motion for approval of the proposed school handbook revisions reflecting the updated attendance policies surrounding truancy. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9C. Approval of Talented and Gifted Handbook Revisions
C Becker made a motion for approval of the proposed revisions to the Talented and Gifted Handbook for the 2023-2024 school year. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9D. Approval of the Certified Staff Manual
E Krueger made a motion for approval of the Certified Staff Manual as presented for the 2023-2024 school year. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9E. Approval of the Classified Staff Manual
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Classified Staff Manual as presented for the 2023-2024 school year. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) C Becker made a motion for approval of the memorandum of understanding with iJAG. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9G. Approval of the Agreement with Anytime Fitness
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the two -year contract with Anytime Fitness for District employees to have a single membership benefit. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9H. Approval of Kids Place Tuition Increase
C Becker made a motion for approval of the proposed tuition cost increases to Kids Place parental contracts. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9I. Approval of Agreement with Unfold The Soul, Inc.
E Krueger made a motion for approval of the agreement with Unfold The Soul, Inc. to have Ken Williams provide the keynote on ruthless Equity at the Glenwood Community School District Welcome Back Event in August. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9J. Discussion of IASB Convention – November 15-17, 2023
Discussion of the who from the Board of Education plans on attending the IASB Convention – November 15-17, 2023 was completed. The BOE chose Matt Portrey to serve as BOE Delegate at the Convention.
9K. Discussion of COSSBA Conference February 22-25, 2024
Discussion of the who from the Board of Education plans on attending the COSSBA Convention – February 22-25-17, 2024, was completed. Currently, four Board of Education members plan to attend.
9L. Approval of Agreement with the Mils County YMCA
E Krueger made a motion for approval of the two -year contract with the Mills County YMCA for District employees to have a single membership benefit. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.
Motion carried.
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Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by C Becker and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:03 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
John Zak, Board Vice President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer