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
August 6, 2021
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To: |
All School Board Members |
Voting Order: |
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Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21 |
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From: |
Devin Embray, Superintendent |
Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21 |
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Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21 |
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Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23 |
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Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23 |
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Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, August 9, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Call to Order
2.SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
- Genie O’Grady - Genie was chosen as the 2021 Reading Administrator of the Year by the Midlands of Iowa Reading Council.
3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
- None
4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
- Approval of Minutes
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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204.5 |
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD |
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204.6 |
NOTICE FOR BOARD MEETINGS |
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204.7 |
QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS |
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204.8 |
RULES OF ORDER |
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204.9 |
AGENDA FOR BOARD MEETINGS |
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204.10 |
COMPLAINTS ABOUT PERSONNEL |
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204.11 |
PARTICIPATION BY THE PUBLIC |
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204.12 |
GENERAL PROCEDURE OF HEARINGS |
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204.13 |
SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES |
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204.14 |
COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES OF BOARD MEMBERS |
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501.11 |
STUDENT POSSESSION AND USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES |
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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300 |
STATEMENT OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR ADMINISTRATION |
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301 |
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS |
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301.1 |
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - QUALIFICATIONS |
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301.2 |
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS - APPOINTMENT, CONTRACT AND CONTRACT NONRENEWAL |
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301.3 |
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOL - FUNCTIONS |
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301.4 |
SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION |
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301.5 |
SUPERINTENDENT CIVIC ACTIVITIES |
E. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Emily Bilharz |
FCCLA Sponsor |
$2,850 |
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Bailey Elliott |
General Education Teacher Associate |
$10.14 per hour |
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Jaimie Fisher |
Preschool Program Associate |
$11.14 per hour |
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Peggy Gage |
General Education Teacher Associate |
$10.14 per hour |
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Alexander Jones |
Building Custodian |
$11.97 per hour |
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Teagan Matheny |
Summer Mower |
$10.99 per hour |
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Shelby Piniarski |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$155 per day |
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Candy Sibbitt |
Mail Route |
$10.00 per hour |
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Brenna Tedesco |
Preschool Level ⅔ Special Education Teacher Associate |
$11.14 per hour |
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Tony Teegarden |
Substitute Bus Driver |
$40.50 per route |
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Reagan Whitehill |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$155 per day |
F. Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Jolei Huffman |
From General Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc. |
$11.14 per hour |
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Gerard Leahy |
From Substitute Bus Driver to Full Time Driver (AM/PM Route) |
$40.50 per route |
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Andrea Morrison |
From Preschool Associate to Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$155 per day |
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Tamara O’Meara |
From Substitute Food Service Worker to Dishwasher |
$11.58 per hour |
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Shannon Starnes |
From Preschool Associate to Shared Visions Preschool Associate |
No change |
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Cindy Wallace |
From General Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc. |
$11.14 per hour |
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Louise Weber |
From Food Service Floater to Food Service Worker |
No change |
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Mackenzie Zeski |
From Special Educ. Assoc. @ HS to General Educ. Assoc. @ NE |
$10.19 |
G. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Damian Foutch |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 3, 2021 |
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Isaiah Gaylord |
General Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 4, 2021 |
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Joseph Glover |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
August 5, 2021 |
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Brandi LeFever |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Resignation |
July 19, 2021 |
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Tara Merz |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
July 7, 2021 |
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Rileigh Spahn |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
July 30, 2021 |
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
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Bentley K. |
Lewis Central |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Talan K. |
Lewis Central |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Aiden L. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Alexa L. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Kellyn T. |
Glenwood |
Kindergarten Student |
Fremont-Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Karsyn V. |
Glenwood |
Change in District of Residence |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Carter W. |
Treynor |
Change is Student’s Residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Hailey W. |
Treynor |
Change is Student’s Residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Lyla W. |
Treynor |
Change is Student’s Residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Madalyne W. |
Treynor |
Change is Student’s Residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
I. Approval of Financial Reports
- Approval of Bills - Director Greg Schultz will have reviewed the bills
- Approval of Additional Bills
- Board Financial Reports
- Estimated Line Item Budget Report
- General Ledger Balance Report
- FY20 Audit Findings Status Report
J. Fundraising Requests
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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Boys Cross Country |
Fried Chicken Dinner |
Fundraiser expenses, Cross Country uniforms, team t-shirts, travel expenses to meets, course maintenance & awards |
$5,000 |
9/19/2021 |
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Football |
Football Scrimmage |
Supplement to limited allocated funds for football program |
AMAP |
8/19/21 |
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Team Mates |
5K Run - Mental Health Awareness / Family Connections |
Scholarship funds for upcoming Seniors, mentoring program materials and possible field trips |
$800 |
10/3/2021 |
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Chad Lang |
SAI Annual Conference |
Des Moines, Iowa |
08/04/2021 |
08/05/2021 |
L. Grant Requests
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
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Building Community Child Care Solutions Fund |
To update materials in the infant rooms. |
$5,570.11 |
M. Curriculum
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
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None |
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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Comments from Public
- Comments from Board of Education
- Legislative Update
- Legislative Forums Schedule
- Legislative Contacts
- Presentations - ESSER 3 Funding - Chad Lang
- COVID Update
6. REPORTS -
7. OLD BUSINESS
- None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Return to Learn Plan Motion
I am seeking approval of the Return to Learn Plan for 2021-2022.
B. Approval of Certified Staff Manual (Summary of Proposed Revisions) Motion
I am seeking approval of the Certified Staff Manual with Proposed Revisions.
C. ESSER 3 Intervention Proposal for Learning Gap Motion
I am seeking approval of the proposal.
D. CLOSED SESSION Motion
- Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(a) the Board will enter into a Closed Session to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds.
E. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION Motion
1. Action if needed
F. ADJOURNMENT Motion
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Upcoming Meetings & Events: |
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Board Work Session |
Monday, August 23, 2021 |
6:00 p.m. Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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First Day of School (3rd-12th) Early Bird Conferences (PreK-2) |
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 |
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First Day of School (K-2) |
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 |
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First Day of School (PreK) |
Thursday, August 26, 2021 |
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Regular Meeting |
Monday, September 13, 2021 |
7:00 p.m. TBD |
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Homecoming |
September 17 & 18, 2021 |
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Board Work Session |
Monday, September 27, 2021 |
6:00 p.m. Central Office Conf. Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor |
