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
August 11, 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, August 14, 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. July 17, 2023 - Regular Meeting
B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.3
Instructional Materials Reconsideration
D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and
favorable background check results
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Jennifer Bozek
PreK Level ⅔ Associate
$14.00 per hour
Jaden Gaylord
Special Education Associate
$12.50 per hour
Shelby Oliphant
Preschool Associate
$14.50 per hour
Crystal Overgaard
Food Service Worker
$12.50 per hour
Marcus Parker
Building Custodian
$14.50 per hour
Nikki Rasmussen
Preschool Associate
$14.00 per hour
Emily Ray
Special Education Associate
$14.50 per hour
Lori Siefering
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day
Sara Stanton
Special Education Associate
$14.00 per hour
Shelley Williams
Preschool Associate
$15.25 per hour
E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Traci Ashburn
From Food Service Substitute to Food Service Cook
$12.50 per hour
Brenda DeLashmutt
From Food Service Worker to Food Service Substitute
$13.00 per hour
Justina Harris
From Special Education Assoc. to Special Education Assoc. Substitute
No change
June Maddox
Change in Hours to 8:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
No change
Terri Montague
From Food Service Clerk to Kitchen Manager
$16.75 per hour
Abbie Rumery
From Preschool Associate to Preschool Associate Substitute
No change
Samantha Teegarden
Change in Hours to 10:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
No change
F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable
replacement
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Jeannie Lorimor
Assistant Play Director & Assistant Musical Director
Resignation
August 11, 2023
Cort Lovato
Assistant MS Basketball Coach - 7th Gr.
Resignation
July 15, 2023
Cindy Maschka
Kid’s Place Associate
Resignation
August 1, 2023
Vicki Severn
Substitute Food Service Worker
Retirement
July 21, 2023
Mary Stegall
Substitute Food Service Worker
Retirement
August 1, 2023
Jessica Stonerook
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
Termination
August 14, 2023
Lynn Vana
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 12, 2023
G. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDED
Emerys A. Glenwood East Mills
Approve
Yes
Parker B. Glenwood Remain after move East Mills
Approve
Yes
Zoey C. Council Bluffs Glenwood
Approve
Yes
James C.
Clayton Ridge Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Cora G. Treynor Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Rowyn G.
CAM - Iowa Connections Academy Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Elijah M. East Mills Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Rebecca M. East Mills Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Nicholas S. Glenwood Council Bluffs
Approve
Yes
H. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director John Zak 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
None
J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE
DATE
RETURN DATE
Jeff Bissen
IHSADA State AD Meeting
Des Moines, IA
November 13, 2023
November 14, 2023
Jeff Bissen
IHSADA State AD Meeting
Des Moines, IA
January 10, 2024
January 11, 2024
Jeff Bissen
IHSADA State AD Meeting
Coralville, IA
March 21, 2024
March 25, 2024
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
E. Update on GRC Campus Closing
1. Dr. Embray will update the BOE on GRC
7. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Report
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 Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for labor
and employment legal services.
B. Resolution Ordering an Election on the Issuance of $39,900,000 General Obligation Motion
School Bonds
I am seeking BOE approval for the resolution ordering the Election of 39,900,000 General Obligation Bonds. We have over 400 individuals that have
signed the petition requiring a total of 273 signatures.
C. Approval of Agreement with Klimb Kurriculum Consulting LLC Motion
I am seeking approval of KIimb Kurriculum Consulting LLC, to coordinate
efforts regarding our Innovation Center and its opening in fall of 2024.
D. Approval of 2023-2024 Agreement to Establish a Consortium to Jointly Administer Motion
An Instructional Program Located in Space Within the Boundaries of the GCSD
I am seeking approval of the 2023-2024 Agreement with member school districts
For a jointly administered program called the Southwest Iowa Apex Consortium.
E. Approval of 2023-2024 Consortium Agreement to Jointly Administer an Instructional
Program at Children’s Square & Heartland Family Service.
I am seeking approval of the 2023-2024 Consortium Agreement with member
school districts for a jointly administered program in day programs located at
Children’s Square and Heartland Family Service.
F. Approval of Independent Contractor Agreement with Imagine Omaha Motion
I am seeking approval to hire Imagine Omaha to help facilitate our equity plan action steps for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a partial contract
for three months.
G. Approval of 2023-2024 Revised High School SRG Guidebook Motion
I am seeking approval of the HS SRG Guidebook. The climate and culture
committee from the High School has reviewed the document and has made
some significant changes that will impact our process in a positive way.
H. Approval of Agreement with JQ Office Motion
I am seeking approval to move from Paper Cut to MyQ for follow me print services
I. CLOSED SESSION - To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose Motion
performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that Roll Call
individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session, as provided
in Section 21.5(1)(i).
10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Motion
A. Action if needed Roll Call
11. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
August 14, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
August 28, 2023 Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
September 11, 2023 Regular Meeting 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
September 25, 2023 Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
