02 10 2025 - Regular Meeting (3)
Glenwood Community School District Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Conference Room - 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood, IA 51534 Monday February 10, 2025
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Call to Order &Roll Call –
President Matt Portrey called the Regular Meeting to Order at 6:00 p.m. Upon the roll call the following Board of Education (BOE) members responded as being present: Matt Portrey, Elizabeth Richardson, John Zak, Kellie Stewart and Tony Winton.
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Approval of Agenda –
T Winton made a motion to approve the agenda with modification. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
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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. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion Carried
3A. Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the January 13, 2025 Regular Meeting &January 27, 2025 Work Session.
3B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
103
Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment
103-R(1)
Long-Range Needs Assessment - Regulation
702.3
School Transportation for Extracurricular Activities
702.7
School Bus Safety Instruction
702.8
Student Conduct on School Transportation
702.9
Transportation in Private Vehicles for Extracurricular Activities
803.2
Requisition / Purchase Orders
803.3
Receiving Goods and Services
803.4
Payment for Goods &Services
803.5
Unpaid Warrants
803.6
Payday Schedules
803.7
Payroll Deductions
803.9
Special Assessments
3C. Approval of Board Policies - First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
3D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements &favorable background check results
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
James Bauman
Substitute Bus Driver
$52.50 per route
John Corcoran
Assistant Middle School Football Coach (8th)
$2,400 (2024-25)
Colleen Gray
Suburban Driver
$47.25 per route
Zachary Loftin
Assistant Middle School Play Director
$600.00
Ruth Lopez
Kid’s Place Associate
$11.79 per hour
Megan McGuigan
Musical Director
$3,900
Mackenzie Peterson
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
$11.79 per hour
Hailee Poland
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$162 per day
Kayla Rake
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
$11.79 per hour
Travis Sell
Certified Substitute Teacher
$172 per day
Dani Spracklin
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place - Student Worker
$10.25 per hour
Alicia Springs
Building Custodian
$14.86 per hour
Dixie Thomas
Head Cheer Sponsor
$2,400
3E. Transfers
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Jeff Johnson
From Assistant Boys Soccer Coach to Head Boys Soccer Coach
$6,300
Megan Luddington
From Suburban Driver to Substitute Suburban Driver
No change
Pamela Render
From Food Service Floater to Substitute Food Service Worker
$12.81 per hour
Susie Snell
From Lead Teacher to Child Care Associate
$11.79 per hour
3F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Regina Bennett
Food Service Floater
Termination
February 10, 2025
Nicholas Brule
Bus Driver
Termination
February 10, 2025
Paula Carman
Head High School Volleyball Coach
Resignation
January 10, 2025
Jackie Christian
Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
Resignation
January 31, 2025
Diane Cooke
Custodian
Resignation
February 11, 2025
John Corcoran
Assistant 7th Grade Football Coach
Resignation
January 23, 2025
Ian Hunt
Custodian
Resignation
February 13, 2025
Jeff Johnson
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Resignation
February 3, 2025
Casey Marriott
Substitute Nurse
Termination
February 10, 2025
Athena McCann
Kid’s Place Child Care Associate
Termination
February 10, 2025
Daniel McGhee
Bus Driver
Termination
February 10, 2025
Brian Morgan
Bus Driver
Retirement
February 28, 2025
Michael Pleiss
Substitute Bus Driver
Termination
February 10, 2025
Jeremy Roberts
Bus Driver
Termination
February 10, 2025
Brynn Schrock
Kid’s Place Child Care Associate (Student)
Termination
February 10, 2025
Chris Visser
Assistant High School Football Coach
Resignation
January 31, 2025
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
GRADE
RESIDENT DISTRICT
APPROVE OR DENY
Hoyt B.
Glenwood
2025-2026 Application
K - 2025-26
East Mills
Approve
Stella D.
Lewis Central
2025-2026 Application Siblings attend Lewis Central
K - 2025-26
Glenwood
Approve
Isabella E.
Shenandoah
IGNITE Online Program
11th
Glenwood
Approve
Rylnd E.
Shenandoah
IGNITE Online Program
7th
Glenwood
Approve
Bella K.
Glenwood
Remain after move
9th
Fremont-Mills
Approve
Jase K.
Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Schools
2nd
Glenwood
Approve
Summer O.
Glenwood
2025-2026 Application
K - 2025-26
Council Bluffs
Approve
Dakota R.
Treynor
Remain after move
7th
Glenwood
Approve
Micah W.
Glenwood
CPI / Dual Enrollment (Academic)
12th - 2025-26
East Mills
Approve
Andrew W.
Shenandoah
IGNITE Online Program
12th
Glenwood
Approve
Cameron Z.
Glenwood
Currently open enrolled in from Shenandoah. Has moved &will be open enrolled in from Red Oak for 2025-2026.
3rd - 2025-26
Red Oak
Approve
3H. Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of January 31, 2025.
3I. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Robotics TAG
Program
Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Glow
Yoga Event
Robotics Materials, Tournament
Registration &Travel Expenses
$9,735
01/28/2025
Glenwood
Esports
Mario Cart Open Tournament
Fund State Tournament Expenses
AMAP
02/10/25 to
6/30/25
High School Boys
&Girls Track
Event Sponsorship for Track
Meets
Equipment, Travel Expenses &
Entry Fees
$1,000
04/03/25 to
05/15/25
3J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE DATE
RETURN DATE
Madison Page, Kim Schmitt &Students
All Iowa Dance
Des Moines, IA
03/06/2025
03/08/2025
Chad Curtis, Megan Wake, Cindy Menendez, Michaela Doherty &Kamden Elwood
Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders
Kansas City, MO
02/21/2025
02/22/2025
Alex Williams
Iowa Football Coaches Association
Altoona, IA
02/28/2025
03/01/2025
Nicole Kooiker &Tim Reinert
ISFLC Conference (Budget Conference)
Ankeny, IA
02/17/2025
02/19/2025
Sophia Kohls
Business Professionals of America State Conference
Des Moines, IA
02/16/2025
02/18/2025
3K. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
3L. Curriculum
CONTENT
DRAFT/FINAL
SCHOOL YEAR
None
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Announcements and Communications 4A. Comments from Public – None
4B. Comments from Board of Education – None
4C. Legislative Update – Superintendent Kooiker provided a Legislative update.
4D. Presentations – None
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Board Reports - None
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Informational Items
6A. The West Elementary PTA would like to begin fundraising for new Playground equipment.
6B. A summary report on the current status of the Trailhead Bridge Project was provided.
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Discussion Items - None
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Old Business - None
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New Business – A. to H.
9A. Approval of Superintendent Contract
T Winton made a motion to approve the contract for Superintendent Nicole Kooiker to begin July 1, 2025. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9B. Approval of Entertainment Agreement with Mid-America Center (MAC)
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Entertainment Agreement with the Mid-America Center for the 2025 MAC Shootout. J Zak seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9C. Approval of Black Hawk Roof of Nebraska, Inc. Contract for Middle School Partial Roof Modifications J Zak made a motion for approval of the contract with Black Hawk Roof of Nebraska, Inc. for Partial Roof Modifications to the Middle school as recommended by KPE Architecture | Engineering | Forensics, in the amount of $76,295. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9D. Approval of Agreement with Northwestern College
K Stewart made a motion for approval of the Agreement with Northwestern College for teacher candidate completion of clinical experience hours for early field, pre-student teaching clinicals and/or student teaching required by the Iowa Department of Education. E Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9E. Approval of Bid from Lawn World
E Richardson made a motion for approval of the bid from Lawn World for lawn care for the 2025-2026 school year. T Winton seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9F. Approval of FY26 Budget Guarantee Resolution
J Zak made a motion for approval of the Regular Program Budget Adjustment (aka Budget Guarantee) Resolution for fiscal year 2025-2026, which was allowed under section 257.14 of the Code of Iowa.
K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9G. Approval of FY26 Physical Plant &Equipment Levy (PPEL) Resolution
T Winton made a motion for approval of the Physical Plant &Equipment (aka PPEL) Resolution for fiscal year 2025-2026, which was allowed under section 281.98.64 of the Code of Iowa. K Stewart seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
9H. Consideration of Additional Funding to City of Glenwood for Trailhead Bridge Project
Providing additional funding for the City of Glenwood for the completion of the Trailhead Bridge Project was discussed. The BOE tabled action on this matter pending receipt of additional requested information.
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Upcoming Events
February 25, 2025 - BOE Work Session. March 10, 2025 - BOE Regular Meeting March 24, 2025 - BOE Work Session
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Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by K Stewart and seconded by T Winton to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:06 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Matt Portrey, Board President Tim Reinert, Board Secretary / Treasurer