02 12 2024 - Regular Meeting (2)
Glenwood Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday February 12, 2024
Public Hearing – 5:45 pm
The public hearing for the 2024-2025 School Calendar began at 5:45 p.m. No comments were received from the community members in attendance.
Regular Meeting – 6:00 pm
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Call to Order &Roll Call – Vice President Jon 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: Elizabeth Richardson, John Zak, Kellie Stewart, and Tony Winton. Matt Portrey was absent.
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Approval of Agenda – E Richardson made a motion to approve the agenda. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
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Public Hearing – A public hearing regarding the 2024 – 2025 School Calendar was completed from 5:45 pm to 6:00 pm. There were no comments received.
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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 – K Stewart made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 6A through 6L. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
6A. Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the January 8, 2024 Regular Meeting and the January 22, 2024. Special Meeting &Work Session.
6B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
6C. Approval of Board Policies - First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
500.16E1
Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
500.16E2
Attendance Cooperation Agreement
500.16E3
Compulsory Attendance Medication Agreement
500.16R1
Truancy Regulations
6D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable background check results
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Ekho Backes
Substitute Nurse
$170 per day
Rebecca Djaja
Substitute Teacher
$170 per day
Dakota Evans
Special Education Associate
$14.00 per day
Christopher Keane
General Education Associate
$13.50 per hour
Kristi Kelly
Substitute Special Education Associate
$14.00 per hour
Casey Marriott
Substitute Nurse
$170 per day
Jeremy Stukenholtz
Assistant High School Principal
$105,000
6E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Alyce Allely
From Kid’s Place On-Site Leader to Kid’s Place Coordinator
$40,000
Elizabeth Clark
From working M/W/F to M/W/TH/F 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
No change
Jaden Gaylord
From working Monday - Wednesday to working Monday - Friday
No change
Sherie Hollander
From Teacher to Substitute Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
2024-25 Sub Rate
Ryan Koch
From Resource Teacher to BSP Teacher (2024-2025 School Year)
2024-25 Salary
Eric Rasmussen
From Classroom Teacher to Full Time Instructional Coach
2024-25 Salary plus
$7,000
Michelle Reed
From Food Service Worker to Sub Food Service Worker
$12.00 per hour
6F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement.
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Kenneth Akers
Lead Custodian
Termination
February 2, 2024
Amanda Belt
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
January 22, 2024
Craig Florian
Play Director and Musical Director
Resignation
February 8, 2024
Sherie Hollander
Teacher
Resignation
End of the 2023-2024 SY
Jennifer Knighton
Special Education Associate
Resignation
February 9, 2024
Cheri Maxwell
Dance Team Sponsor
Resignation
May 31, 2024
Annalisa McGinn
Food Service Worker
Resignation
January 30, 2024
Julie Mount
Teacher
Resignation
End of the 2023-2024 SY
Lilly Sullivan
Child Care Associate
Resignation
February 2, 2024
Roberta Tracy
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place
Resignation
February 16, 2024
Nicole Vorhies
Substitute Associate
Resignation
February 1, 2024
Jerrah Williams
Child Care Associate
Resignation
February 6, 2024
Elke Ziebolz
Bus Driver
Resignation
February 16, 2024
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
FUNDE D
Elleanore A.
Glenwood
Fremont-Mills
Approve
No
Dawson B.
Shenandoah
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Ethen B.
Glenwood
Fremont-Mills
Approve
No
Penelope B.
Glenwood
Fremont-Mills
Approve
No
Jasmine C.
Shenandoah
Glenwood
Approve
No
Layla C.
Clayton Ridge IA Virtual Acad.
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Absidy M.
Lewis Central
Continuation of Education
Glenwood
Approve
No
Brayden M.
Lewis Central
Continuation of Education
Glenwood
Approve
No
Lilyan M.
Lewis Central
Continuation of Education
Glenwood
Approve
No
Kenneth S.
Shenandoah
Glenwood
Approve
Yes
Adalyn W.
Glenwood
Continuation of Education
East Mills
Approve
Yes
Odin W.
Glenwood
Continuation of Education
East Mills
Approve
Yes
6H. Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of January 31, 2024.
6I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Glenwood FFA
FFA Breakfast
Chapter costs &activities
$700-1,800
02/24/2024
Builders Club
March Madness
Window &door branding decals for the
Middle School
AMAP
03/08/2024
HS FCCLA
Spring Treats Bake
Sale
State FCCLA Expenses
AMAP
02/26 - 03/15/2024
6J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE DATE
RETURN DATE
Devin Embray
ISFLC Conference
Ankeny, IA
02/20/2024
02/22/2024
Tim Reinert
ISFLC Conference
Ankeny, IA
02/20/2024
02/22/2024
Devin Embray
COSSBA Conference
Dallas, TX
02/22/2024
02/25/2024
Tim Reinert
COSSBA Conference
Dallas, TX
02/22/2024
02/25/2024
Devin Embray
IEI Conference
Puerto Rico
03/09/2024
03/12/2024
Samantha Wilson
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders
Kansas City, MO
02/28/2024
03/02/2024
Kamden Elwood
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders
Kansas City, MO
02/28/2024
03/02/2024
Sara Mulligan
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders
Kansas City, MO
02/28/2024
03/02/2024
Sarah Phillips
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders
Kansas City, MO
02/28/2024
03/02/2024
Kim Ashlock
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders
Kansas City, MO
02/28/2024
03/02/2024
Mary Finn
Council of Exceptional Children Conference
San Antonio, TX
03/12/2024
03/16/2024
Tami Bertini
Council of Exceptional Children Conference
San Antonio, TX
03/12/2024
03/16/2024
Bailey Dinsmore
Council of Exceptional Children Conference
San Antonio, TX
03/12/2024
03/16/2024
Cory Faust
Iowa Football Coaches Association Clinic
Des Moines, IA
02/29/2024
03/02/2029
Julie Mount
Business Professionals Association State Competition
Des Moines, IA
02/18/2024
02/20/2024
Sam Klemme
Show Choir Competition
Lincoln, NE
2/10/2024
2/10/2024
Sam Klemme
Show Choir Competition
Wahoo, NE
2/17/2024
2/17/2024
Sam Klemme
Show Choir Competition
Omaha, NE
3/2/2024
3/2/2024
Sunshine Crawford
National SAM Conference
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01/25/2024
01/28/2024
Kara Huisman
National SAM Conference
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01/25/2024
01/28/2024
6K. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
6L. Curriculum
CONTENT
DRAFT/FINAL
SCHOOL YEAR
None
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Announcements and Communications
7A. Comments from Public – Board Policy 204.11 – Public Participation in Board Meetings
Mr. Jay Anderson, Mr. Tad McDowell, Mr. Nicholas Cook and Mr. Charles Dashner all spoke to the Board of Education concerning their respective views on the upcoming vote to extend the Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS) for the Secure and Advance Vision for Education Program through January 1, 2051.
7B. Comments from Board of Education –
Board of Education Directors mentioned that the original vote to approve the current RPS was approved at an 88.26% positive vote on February 7, 2012, and currently expires on December 31, 2031. The vote to extend the RPS to January 1, 2051, is scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Director Elizabeth Richardson commented that nominations for the John A. Gregory Teacher of the Year award are being accepted by the Glenwood Community School Foundation through March 1, 2024.
7C. Legislative Update – Superintendent Dr. Embray provided an update on recent legislative activity.
7D. Presentations –
The Glenwood Community School District Instructional Coaching Team: Julie McMullen, Derrica Hutchings, Ericka Lang, Amie Abbott, Tami Bertini, Ben Haynes, and Megan Wake gave a presentation on the Teaching &Learning Conference they attended in October 2023 in Orlando, Florida.
Director of Student Services Cindy Menendez and SEL’s Marissa Briley, Lindsey Tadin and Megan Wake gave a presentation on the Behavior Solutions Conference that the district’s SEL team attended in September 2023 in El Paso Texas.
7E. GRC Campus Update – Superintendent Dr. Embray provided an update on the GRC Campus closing.
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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.
Board of Education members mentioned that they appreciated the AEA update in the Technology Report that explained the related possible negative impact and increased costs for district Technology Support.
The BOE also congratulated district administration on the hiring of the new Assistant High School Principal and noted that overall recruiting efforts have had a very positive impact on the district.
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Old Business - None
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New Business – A. to F.
10A. Approval of 2024 – 2025 School Calendar
T Winton made a motion for approval of the 2024 – 2025 School Calendar. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
10B. Approval of Entertainment Agreement with Mid America Center
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Entertainment Agreement with the Mid-America Center for the 2024 MAC Shootout. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
10C. Approval of Revised Proposal from Mechanical Systems
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the revised proposal from Mechanical Systems, Inc. to furnish and replace two 5-ton heat pumps serving the high school weight room in the amount of $32,950.
K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
10D. Approval of Contract for Partial Roof Modifications for the Middle School
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the contract as recommended by KPE Architecture | Engineering
| Forensics. The contract with JR Roofing is for partial roof modifications for the Middle School in the amount of $125,510. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
10E. Approval of Vehicle Assessment Plan
T Winton made a motion for approval of the Vehicle Assessment Plan as presented. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
10F. Approval of Agreement with Morningside University for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Morningside University for Teacher Education Clinical Experience Placements for student teaching, practicum, field experience and internship. T Winton 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 E Richardson and seconded by K Stewart to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:51 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
John Zak, Board Vice President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer