Glenwood Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday November 11, 2023
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Call to Order &Roll Call –
President Matt Portrey 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, Elizabeth Richardson, Matt Portrey and John Zak.
Eva Krueger was absent. -
Approval of Agenda – J Zak 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 – E Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 5A through 5L. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
5A. Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the October 9, 2023, Public Hearing &Regular Meeting and the October 23, 2023, Special Meeting and Work Session.
5B. Approval of Board Policies -
Second Reading ApprovalsPOLICY #
DESCRIPTION
501.10
Discipline of Students Who Make Threats of Violence or Cause Incidents of Violence
5C. Approval of Board Policies -
First Reading Approvals:POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
5D.
New Hires -
Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable background check resultsNAME
POSITION
SALARY
Delanie Evans
Kid’s Place Student Worker
$10 per hour
Brooklyn Jones
Kid’s Place Student Worker
$10 per hour
Summit Nielsen
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day
Amie Sharon
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$160 per day
5E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Sara Stanton
From 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday to 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
No change
5F. Separation from District -
Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
John Fada
Substitute Bus Driver
Termination
November 9, 2023
Molly Goodman
Kid’s Place Associate
Resignation
October 10, 2023
Charles Miksch
Substitute Bus Driver
Resignation
November 1, 2023
Tiffany Welton
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
October 30, 2023
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDE D
Elaina D.
Shenandoah
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Liam D.
Lewis Central
Right of Continuation
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Bentlee H.
Glenwood
Fremont-Mills
Approve
Yes
Seth W.
East Mills
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
5H. Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of October 31, 2023.
5I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
iJAG
Candle Fundraiser
T-shirts, fees &supplies. There are more
students, therefore more funds are needed.
AMAP
11/14/2023
HS FCCLA
Holiday Treats
To cover costs of State FCCLA
AMAP
11/27/23 -
12/15/23
Glenwood Boys/
Girls Wrestling
Pin-a-thon
State hotel costs
AMAP
11/14-30/2023
TeamMates Mentoring
Collina Candle Fundraiser
Scholarship &match support
$300
11/27/23 -
12/30/23
5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE DATE
RETURN DATE
Devin Embray
IASB Convention
Des Moines, IA
11/15/2023
11/16/2023
Tim Reinert
IASB Convention
Des Moines, IA
11/15/2023
11/16/2023
Bruce Landstrom
Iowa Track &Field Coaches Clinic
Ames, IA
12/01/2023
12/02/2023
Jessica Miller
Agriculture Education Summit
Ankeny, IA
01/22/2024
01/23/2024
David Clark
All-State Festival
Ames, IA
11/16/2023
11/18/2023
David Clark
Compete with Color Guard for Winter Guard State Championship
Des Moines, IA
11/28/2023
11/29/2023
Sam Klemme
All State Festival
Ames, IA
11/16/2023
11/18/2023
Cheri Maxwell
Iowa State Dance Team
Des Moines, IA
12/01/2023
12/02/2023
5K. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
STEM Best Award
To prepare students of Iowa for future success
Up to $40,000
5L. Curriculum
L. Curriculum
CONTENT
DRAFT/FINAL
SCHOOL YEAR
None
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Announcements and Communications 6A.
Comments from Public –Nicholas Cook spoke to the BOE on his viewpoint and on behalf of the group he represented who were adamantly opposed to the proposed bond voted on November 7, 2023. Mr. Clark specifically cited the following reasons of the opposition: 1. Lack of transparency, 2. Inclusion of Kids Place in the Northeast campus facility renovation &3. Actions of the Rams Reimagined PAC Committee who supported the bond.
6B. Comments from Board of Education – Director Elizabeth Richardson thanked the High School staff for the outstanding Veterans Day assembly held on November 10, 2023. She indicated there was a high degree of patriotism, school pride and community appreciation. She also congratulated students and staff who participated in the Fall Play and the Band Banquet held last weekend.
6C. Legislative Update – Superintendent Dr. Embray, provided a current legislative update.
6D. Presentations – None
6E. GRC Campus Closing Update – Dr. Embray provided an update on discussions with the State of Iowa Department of Administrative Services and the Local Task Force relating to the GRC closure, the master site plan, facilities plans and current economic considerations.
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Reports -
Building Administrators, Special Education, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place, Technology, Food Service, Transportation/Building and Grounds &Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.
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Old Business - None
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Adjournment Sine Die Tabled Until the November 27, 2023, Special Meeting
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Annual Reorganization Meeting Tabled Until the November 27, 2023, Special Meeting
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New Business – A. to G.
11A. Approval of Early Notification Incentive
C Becker made a motion to approve the early notification incentive, to position Glenwood CSD for hiring for opening positions from a highly qualified candidate pool. J Zak seconded the motion.
All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
11B. Approval of drawings &Specifications for the Middle School Roof
J Zak made a motion for approval of the drawings and specifications for the partial Roof modifications to sections 9 &11 of the Middle School. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
11C. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Renew Mental Health, LLC
E Richardson made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with Renew Mental Health LLC. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
11D. Approval of Election of Green Hills AEA Board Member
C Becker made a motion to approve voting for a candidate to serve on the Green Hills AEA Board of Directors. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
11E. Approval of Agreement with KPE
Action on the agreement with KPE with respect to the Innovation Center was tabled until the November 27, 2023, Special Meeting.
11.F Approval of Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the Cooperative Agreement with Northern Iowa University for student teacher placements or any other educational experience. C Becker seconded the motion.
All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
11G. Approval of 2024- 2025 Lifetouch Service Agreement
C Becker made a motion to approve the Service Agreement with Lifetouch for the 2024–2025 school year. J Zak 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 J Zak and seconded by E Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:34 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Matt Portrey, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer