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
May 6, 2022
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23
Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘25
Matt Portrey - At-Large ‘25
John J. Zak, IV - At-Large ‘25
Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, May 9, 2022 - 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.
4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS Motion
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Meeting - April 11, 2022
2. Special Meeting & Work Session - April 25, 2022
B. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
|
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
|
407.1 |
STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF DISTRICT CREDIT CARDS |
|
407.2 |
STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF CELL PHONES |
|
407.2AF |
STAFF PERSONNEL USE OF CELL PHONES ACCEPTANCE FORM |
|
408.1 |
STAFF PERSONNEL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST |
|
408.2 |
NEPOTISM |
|
408.3 |
GIFTS TO STAFF PERSONNEL |
|
408.4 |
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF STAFF PERSONNEL |
|
409.1 |
STAFF PERSONNEL RECORDS |
|
409.1R |
STAFF PERSONNEL RECORDS REGULATIONS |
|
409.2 |
BACKGROUND CHECKS ON EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS |
C. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
|
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
|
500.1 |
Student Enrollment in District |
|
500.2 |
Student Residency Status |
|
500.3 |
Homeless Youth Enrollment in District |
|
500.4 |
Student Transfer Into and Out of District |
|
500.5 |
Open Enrollment Procedures as a Sending District |
|
500.6 |
Open Enrollment Procedures as a Receiving District |
|
500.7 |
Open enrollment Procedures as an Alternative Receiving District |
|
500.8 |
Shared Time/Dual Enrolled Students |
|
500.9 |
Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options |
|
500.9R |
Home School Assistance Program / competent Private Instruction Regulation |
|
500.10 |
Student Attendance |
|
500.10R |
Student Attendance Regulations |
|
500.11 |
Compulsory Attendance |
|
500.13 |
Student Attendance Records |
|
500.14 |
Insufficient Classroom Space |
|
500.15 |
Class Size Class Grouping |
D. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and
favorable background check results
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Sarah Boje |
Teacher |
CADRE |
|
Sam Duff |
Teacher |
$43,856 - (22-23) Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts. |
|
Kyndal Nelsen |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
$12.81 per hour |
|
MicKynsie Sutton |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
$11.66 per hour |
|
Jennifer Williams |
Part Time Interventionist (.5 FTE) |
$30,000 - ESSR Funding |
E. Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
Holly Schneider |
Transfer from 4th Grade Teacher to 2nd Grade Teacher |
No Change |
|
Melanie Schoening |
Transfer from Special Education Teacher at West to Special Education Teacher at Northeast |
No Change |
|
Kylee Wilson |
Transfer from Level I to Level ⅔ (Full Day) |
$13.06 per hour |
|
Kimberly Yount |
Transfer from Assistant Kitchen Manager to Food Service Worker |
$12.16 per hour |
F. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable
replacement
|
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Beth Burgess |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2021-2022 SY |
|
Connie Cook |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2021-2022 SY |
|
Katrina Hobart |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2021-2022 SY |
|
Dalton Kaufman |
Building Custodian |
Resignation |
May 13, 2022 |
|
Laura Kelly |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2021-2022 SY |
|
Janet Presley |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2021-2022 SY |
|
Yvonne Sletten |
Bus Driver |
Retirement |
June 2, 2022 |
G. Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
None |
H. Approval of Financial Reports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Tim Becker will have reviewed the bills
1. Approval of Additional Bills
B. Board Financial Reports
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
I. Fundraising Requests
|
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Cheerleaders |
Cheer Camp & School Year Shirts for Cheer Squad |
New 2022-2023 Season Expenses |
$50-$150 |
08/01/22-09/30/22 |
|
Cheerleaders |
Sell bows at football games & Homecoming parade |
New 2022-2023 Season Expenses: Hospitality / Reimbursable toward IPOD, Kinetic Bands and/or Cheer Mats |
$200-$300 |
08/12/22-10/28/22 |
|
Cheerleaders |
Homecoming Window Painting |
New 2022-2023 Season Expenses: State Competition Expenses, Hotel Stay, Team Dinner, Bows/Accessories, Fall Warm Ups |
$1,500- $3,000 |
08/13/22-09/18/22 |
|
Cheerleaders |
Car Wash |
New 2022-2023 Season Expenses: Camp Shirts / Fall Supplies |
$150-300 |
06/18/2022 |
|
Cheerleaders |
Car Wash |
New 2022-2023 Season Expenses: Camp Expenses, Fall Supplies |
$150-$300 |
July 23, 2022 |
|
Cheerleaders |
Car Wash |
New 2022-2023 Season Expenses: Camp Expenses, Fall Supplies |
$150-$300 |
August 20, 2022 |
|
Cheerleaders |
Annual Lil’ Rams Cheer Camp |
2022-2023 er Program Planned Expenses, ICCA Fees, Competition Fees |
$600- $1,500 |
September 30, 2022 |
|
Glenwood Softball |
Salad Luncheon |
Replacement Equipment, Wiffles, Buckets, Balls, Pants |
$2,000 |
05/26/2022 |
J. Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Julie McMullen |
Guiding Coalition School Visit |
Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania |
5/18/2022 |
5/20/2022 |
|
Nancy Wright |
Guiding Coalition School Visit |
Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania |
5/18/2022 |
5/20/2022 |
|
Tami Bertini |
Guiding Coalition School Visit |
Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania |
5/18/2022 |
5/20/2022 |
|
Derrica Hutchings |
Guiding Coalition School Visit |
Kiski Area School District in Pennsylvania |
5/18/2022 |
5/20/2022 |
|
Jeff Bissen |
IHSADA State AD Meeting |
Des Moines |
1/11/2023 |
1/12/2023 |
|
Jeff Bissen |
IHSADA State AD Meeting |
Des Moines |
11/14/2022 |
11/15/2022 |
|
Jeff Bissen |
IHSADA State Convention |
Iowa City |
3/24/2023 |
3/28/2023 |
|
Kylee Stanton |
Softball Tournament |
Roland Story |
6/24/2022 |
6/25/2022 |
|
Myranda Starner |
Softball Tournament |
Roland Story |
6/24/2022 |
6/25/2022 |
|
Erin Peschel |
Softball Tournament |
Roland Story |
6/24/2022 |
6/25/2022 |
|
Reagan Whitehill |
Softball Tournament |
Roland Story |
6/24/2022 |
6/25/2022 |
|
Emilee Bilharz |
Professional Development |
Orlando, FL |
6/24/2022 |
6/26/2022 |
|
Emilee Bilharz |
FCCLA National Conference |
San Diego, CA |
6/27/2022 |
7/2/2022 |
|
Cheri Maxwell |
Summer Dance Team Camp |
Papillion Convention Center |
7/11/2022 |
7/14/2022 |
|
Emily Kromminga |
Professional Development |
Orlando, FL |
6/24/2022 |
6/26/2022 |
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
1. Mr. Nickerson will present proposed changes to Math credits/courses for graduation.
7. REPORTS -
A. Building Administrator Report
1. High School
E. Kid’s Place Report Newsletter
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Tentative Graduates Motion
I am seeking approval of the 2022 tentative graduates, contingent upon Completion of all requirements.
B. Approval of Iowa Association of School Boards Renewal Motion
I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with IASB for the 2022-2023 school year
C. Approval of Iowa School Finance Information Services Renewal Motion
I am seeking approval to renew the District’s membership with ISFIS forthe 2022-2023 school year.
D. Approval of Title IIA and Growth Plan Stipends Motion
I am seeking approval of the Title IIA and Growth Plan Stipends.
E. Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista University Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Buena Vista University for Field Experience, Student
Teaching, Practicum and Internship for the Academic Years 2022-2025.
F. Approval of Agreement with Western Governors University Motion
I am seeking approval of the Student Teaching Letter of Agreement with Western Governors University.
This Agreement will be in effect 2022- 2025.
G. Approval of Rental Agreement with John Deere Motion
I am seeking approval of our lease program for maintenance equipment.
H. Approval of Proposed Bus Driver Wage Adjustments Motion
I am seeking approval of proposed wage increases for route drivers and activity drivers, as well as additional
incentives to drive, retroactive to May 1, 2022.
I. Approval of Board Policy 505.4 - Graduation Requirements Motion
I am seeking approval of the proposed graduation requirement changes for Math based on prior presentation.
J. Approval of Agreement with School Administrators of Iowa Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with SAI for the Administrator Mentoring and Induction Program.
K. 6-12 Instrumental Music Staffing Considerations Discussion / Possible Motion
The Board will be discussing information presented to them in a prior meeting by concerned patrons regarding
the district’s band program and participant numbers.
10. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Regular Board Meeting Monday, May 9, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. Central Office Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
End of Year Celebration Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - 2:30 p.m. High School Cafeteria
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
Board Work Session Monday, May 23, 2022 - 6:00 p.m. Central Office Conf. Room
103 Central, 3rd Floor
Glenwood, IA 51534
Community Retirement Reception Tuesday, May 24, 2022 - 4:30 p.m. Keg Creek Brewery
22381 221st Street
Glenwood, IA 51534