Glenwood Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday October 9, 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, Eva Krueger, and John Zak.
Elizabeth Richardson was absent. -
Approval of Agenda – C Becker made a motion to approve the agenda with modification. E Krueger 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 – J Zak 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 MinutesMinutes were approved for the September 11, 2023
Regular Meeting and September 25, 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
None
5D.
New Hires -
Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable background check resultsNAME
POSITION
SALARY
Traci Allen
Food Service Clerk
$14 per hour
Macy Burgess
National Honor Society Sponsor
$870
Brock Jennings
Assistant Wrestling Coach
$2,900
Reeve Johnson
Accompanist for High School Fall and Winter Concerts
$580 Each
Betsy Maryott
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day
AnnaLisa McGinn
Food Service Floater
$13 per hour
Charles Miksch
Substitute Bus Driver Activity Driver
$25 per hour/$50 per rt
$15.75 per hour over 4 hr
$63 - 4 hr or less
Melody Ragland
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$160 per day
Jared Rehn
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3
$14 per hour
Michelle Simpson
Substitute Nurse
$170 per day
Francine Williams
Substitute Nurse
$170 per day
5E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Kylyn Anderson
Transfer to Middle School during the mornings and Northeast Elem. during the afternoons
No change
Rachelle Campbell
From Level I to Level ⅔ Special Education Associate
$15.06 per hour
Cathy Cerra
Change in hours to 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. (M-F)
No change
Elizabeth Clark
Change in hours - 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (M/W/F)
No change
Jaden Gaylord
From Level I to Level ⅔ Special Education Associate 7:45 - 3:00 (M-F)
$14 per hour
Leeann Hill
From Level ⅔ Special Education Associate @ MS to Preschool Level ⅔
Special Education Associate
No change
Monique Jens
From Level ⅔ Associate to PreK Program Associate
No change
Evonne Kates
From PK SPED Associate to ESP Associate. Hours from 7:45 a.m. to
Noon to 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 Noon on M/Th/F and 7:45 - 3:00 Tu/W
No change
Rachel Kuenzle
From Special Education Assoc to Substitute Special Education Assoc
No change
Jessica Martinez
Change in hours to 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
No change
Kyndal Nelson
Change in hours to 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
No change
Shari Pavelka
Change in hours to 8:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on M/W/F and 8:15 - 11:30 a.m. on Tu/Th
No change
Nichole Rasmussen
From Substitute Special Education Assoc. to PreK Program Assoc.
Hours 7:45 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. M/F and 7:45 a.m. - 12:00 Noon W
No change
Abby Rumery
From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.
No change
Shannon Silvius
From Level I to Level ⅔ Special Education Associate
$14 per hour
Shannon Starnes
To Preschool Level ⅔ Associate
No change
Jennifer Stortenbecker
Moving from the Middle School to the High School
No change
Mickynsie Sutton
Change in hours to 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Friday
No change
5F. Separation from District -
Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacementNAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Tracy Blankenship
Substitute Teacher
Verbal Resignation
September 26, 2023
Sarah Brandt
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Verbal Resignation
September 26, 2023
Steve Houser
Maintenance Coordinator
Retirement
December 31, 2023
Rachel Kuenzli
Substitute Special Education Associate
Verbal Resignation
September 26, 2023
Gerard Leahy
Bus Driver
Resignation
September 26, 2023
Blaine Maher
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
September 29, 2023
Shelby Oliphant
Special Education Associate
Resignation
September 25, 2023
Allison Waters
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
September 29, 2023
Khiana Wilson
Child Care Associate
Resignation
August 26, 2023
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDE D
Maleisha A.
Glenwood
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Ireland B.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Lewis Central
Approve
Yes
Elisha B.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Lewis Central
Approve
Yes
Hadassah B.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Lewis Central
Approve
Yes
Judah B.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Lewis Central
Approve
Yes
BrezLyn F.
Glenwood
Fremont-Mills
Approve
Yes
Ella G.
Fremont-Mills
Kindergarten
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Serenity H.
Glenwood
Kindergarten
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Harley H.
Treynor
Kindergarten
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Harper H.
Clayton Ridge
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Abram K.
Treynor
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Layla L.
Glenwood
Kindergarten
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Levon L.
Glenwood
Kindergarten
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Hunter M.
Glenwood
Fremont-Mills
Approve
Yes
Leo N.
Treynor
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Phoenix S.
Glenwood
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Claire S.
Treynor
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Kate S.
Treynor
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Ayden S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Council Bluffs
Approve
Yes
Star S.
Glenwood
Kindergarten
East Mills
Approve
Yes
5H. Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of September 30, 2023.
5I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Teammates
Popcorn Bucket
Sales
Mentoring Room Materials, T-
shirts, Scholarships
$1,000
Nov. 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Teammates
Bucksnort National
Sandwich Day Fundraiser
Bucksnort will donate 10% of all sales up to 4:00 p.m.
$300
November 3, 2023
MS Student Council
November Activity Night
Mills Co. Storehouse canned food drive. Money raised will be
donated.
AMAP
Nov. 10th or 17th, 2023
BPA
Lynch Creek Farm
Christmas Wreaths
State Competition Fees &Lodging
$1,000
November 1 - 30, 2023
Builder’s Club
Sunshine Committee
Activity Night
Funds will be used towards
Window Decor / Branding
AMAP
October 13, 2023
5J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE DATE
RETURN DATE
Jessica Jones
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Kelsey Miller
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Alison Tucker
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Jennifer Tallmon
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Michelle Parks
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Amanda Cowell
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Bree Jensen
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Jedd Taylor
ITEC Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/16/2023
10/17/2023
Julie Mount
BPA Leadership Conference
Des Moines, IA
10/15/2023
10/16/2023
5K. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Beef Grant
Reimbursement for using beef in HS culinary classes. The goal is to demonstrate various cooking methods through the preparation of using beef products.
$500
5L. Curriculum
CONTENT
DRAFT/FINAL
SCHOOL YEAR
None
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Announcements and Communications
6A.
Comments from Public – Tawnie Ware and Megan Ruff spoke to the Board of Education about a proposal they plan to submit on behalf of Renew Mental Health Services for School Based Therapy Services.6B. Comments from Board of Education – None
6C. Legislative Update – Superintendent Dr. Devin Embray provided an update on the district’s plan and progress toward updating Discipline Polices. Proposed updates are planned for presentation at the October 23, 2023, Work Session.
6D. Presentations – None
6E. GRC Campus Closing Update – Superintendent 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 reported on their respective buildings or areas of accountability.
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Old Business - None
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New Business – A. to G.
9A. Approval of Glenwood Community Foundation Grant Applications
C Becker made a motion for approval of the Glenwood Community School Foundation Grant Applications. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9B. Approval of 2024-2025 Vehicle Replacement Plan
J Zak made a motion for approval of the proposed 2024-2025 Vehicle Replacement Plan. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9C. Approval of 2024 Roofing Project Plan
E Krueger made a motion for approval of the proposed 2024 Roofing Project Plan. C Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9D. Approval of TPRA MOU Amendment with Iowa Western Community College
E Kruger made a motion for approval of the Amendment to the TPRA Program Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College, J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9E. Approval of TPRA MOU Amendment with William Penn University
C Becker made a motion for approval of the Amendment to the TPRA Program Memorandum of Understanding with William Penn University. E Krueger seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9F. Approval of TPRA MOU Amendment with Western Governors University
E Kruger made a motion for approval of the Amendment to the TPRA Program Memorandum of Understanding with Western Governors University. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9G. Approval of TPRA MOU Amendment with Buena Vista University
J Zak made a motion for approval of the Amendment to the TPRA Program Memorandum of Understanding with Buena Vista College, E Krueger 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 J Zak to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:45 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Matt Portrey, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer