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Agenda for February 8, 2021 - Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future

Devin Embray - Superintendent              Kristi Meckna - Director of Finance

103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287

 

February 4, 2021

To:

All School Board Members

Voting Order:

 

From:

 

Devin Embray, Superintendent

Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21

Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21

 

 

Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21

Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23

Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23

 

Re: Public Hearing re 2021-2022 School Calendar and 2022-2023 School Calendar -

                                                                               Monday, February 8, 2021 - 6:45 p.m.

                                                                               High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp St.

 

Regular Meeting -                                                Monday, February 8, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.

                                                                        High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp St.

 

1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. Call to Order

2.SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION

  1. None

3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION

  1. None

4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

  1. Approval of Minutes
    1. January 11, 2021 - Regular Meeting
    2. January 25, 2021 - Work Session & Special Meeting
  2. Approval of Agenda
  3. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

104.1R1

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES

104.1E2

COMPLAINT/GRIEVANCE FILING FORM

104.1E3

GRIEVANCE DOCUMENTATION FORM/DISPOSITION OF COMPLAINT

104.2

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

104.2CF

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT COMPLAINT FORM

104.2WF

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT WITNESS FORM

104.2P

ANTI-BULLYING AND ANTI-HARASSMENT INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

105

DISTRICT OPERATING PRINCIPLES: BOARD OF EDUCATION AND SUPERINTENDENT

106

OPERATING PRINCIPLES: ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

     D.     Approval of Board Policies - First Readings

POLICY #

DESCRIPTION

200

STATEMENT OF GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

201

GENERAL ORGANIZATION

201.1

NAME OF DISTRICT

201.2

LEGAL STATUS OF THE BOARD

201.3

GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD

201.4

ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD

201.5

MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD

201.6

OATH OF OFFICE, BOARD MEMBERS

201.7

TERM OF OFFICE OF BOARD MEMBERS

201.8

ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

201.9

BOARD VACANCIES

201.10

NEW BOARD MEMBER’S ORIENTATION AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

     E.     New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results

NAME

POSITION

SALARY

Amy Anderson

General Education Teacher Associate

$9.92 per hour

Baylee Baker

Authorized Substitute Teacher

$150 per day

Emilee Bilharz

Teacher

$40.926 (2020-2021)-

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Jeff Boyer

Substitute Bus Driver

$39 per route

Emillie Deitchler

Preschool / Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II

$10.92 per hour

Hayley Haines

Teacher

$40.926 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Paige Hays

Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I

$9.92 per hour

Nancy Heitman

Substitute Bus or Suburban Driver

$39 per route (Bus)

$37.25 (Suburban)

Hans Keim

Teacher

$52,620.40 (2020-2021)

Transcripts received & reviewed

Ericka Lang

Instructional Coach - CADRE

$3,500 (2021-2022)

Nicole Thomas

Teacher

$44,703.20 (2020-2021)

Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts

Michael Turnipseed

Trap Club Sponsor

$550

Alex Williams

Activity Driver

$12.50 per hour

Mackenzie Zeski

General Education Teacher Associate & Special Education Preschool Associate

$9.92 per hour (Gen Ed)

$10.92 per hour (Sp Ed)

     F.     Transfers

NAME

FROM / TO

WAGE

Tesha Fritz

From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate and Authorized Substitute Teacher

$10.92 - Sub Assoc.

$150 per day - Auth. Sub Teacher

Gabriella Goetzinger

From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate

No Change

Rebecca Griffin

From 1st Grade Teacher to Title I Teacher

No Change

Bruce Landstrom

From HS Math Teacher to At-Risk Teacher

No Change

     G.     Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement

NAME

POSITION

REASON

DATE

Julie Boles

Preschool Associate

Resignation

January 29, 2021

Shane Fisher

Substitute Bus Driver

Resignation

January 12, 2021

Todd Peverill

Head HS Boys Cross Country Coach

Retirement

March 31, 2021

Tony Teegarden

Bus Driver

Retirement

May 27, 2021

     H.     Open Enrollments

NAME

DISTRICT REQUESTED

REASON

RESIDENT DISTRICT

APPROVE OR DENY

FUNDED

Alaina G.

Stanton

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Alek G.

Stanton

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

Amelia G.

Stanton

Remain after move

Glenwood

Approve

2021-2022

     I.     Approval of Financial Reports

  1. Approval of Bills - Director Elizabeth Richardson will have reviewed the bills
    1. Approval of Additional Bills
  2. Board Financial Reports
    1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
    2. General Ledger Balance Report

     J.     Fundraising Requests

GROUP

DESCRIPTION

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

DATES

Dance Team

Ram Roses

Summer Camp and Uniforms

$1,000

02/12/2021

 

Student Council

 

March Madness

School Improvement & Teacher/Staff

Appreciation

 

$700

 

03/26/2021

 

Northeast Elem

Kids Heart

Challenge

 

American Heart Association

 

AMAP

 

03/01-04/01/2021

     K.     Out of State and Overnight Travel

REQUESTED BY

ACTIVITY

DESTINATION

DEPARTURE DATE

RETURN DATE

Kevin Kilpatrick

Show Choir Competition

Sioux Falls, SD

02/20/2021

02/20/2021

     L.     Grant Requests

NAME

PURPOSE

AMOUNT

None

 

 

     M.     Curriculum

CONTENT

DRAFT/FINAL

SCHOOL YEAR

None

 

 

 

5.     ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

  1. Comments from Public
  2. Comments from Board of Education
  3. Legislative Update
    1. Legislative Forums Schedule
    2. Legislative Contacts
  4. Presentations
  5. COVID Update

 

6.     REPORTS -

  1. Building Administrator Report
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary

     B.     Special Education Report

     C.     School Improvement Report

     D.     Activities Director Report

     E.     Kid’s Place Report

     F.     Technology Report

    G.     Food Service Report

    H.     Transportation / Building & Grounds Report

     I.     Print Shop Report

7.    OLD BUSINESS

  1. None

8.     NEW BUSINESS

     A.     Approval of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars                                                   Motion

              I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 School Calendars as presented.

     B.     Approval to Accept the Bid from Scott Enterprises, Inc.                                                                            Motion

              I am seeking approval to accept the bid from Scott Enterprises, Inc. for the Partial Roof Modifications Projects at Northeast               Elementary and the Middle School in the amount of $316,850 (Base Bid - Voluntary Alternate to remove the cover board at                   both schools).

     C.     Approval to Accept Bids to Purchase One New 65 Passenger School Bus                                             Motion

            I am seeking approval to accept bids for the purchase of one 65 Passenger school bus.

     D.     Approval of Agreement for Professional Services with Green Hills AEA                                                 Motion

             I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Green Hills AEA for consulting and professional services regarding E-Rate.

     E.     Approval of School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood                                Motion

             I am seeking approval for continued services from the Glenwood Police Department for Truancy Officer for 2021-2122.

 

     F.     Approval of Agreement with University of Nebraska at Omaha for Beginning,                                         Motion

            Intermediate, Advanced Field Experiences and Clinical Practice/Practicum

            Experiences

           I am seeking approval of the Agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

 

     G.     Approval of 2021-2023 Agreement for the CADRE Project with the University of                                     Motion

            Nebraska at Omaha

            I am seeking approval of the 2021-2023 Agreement for the CADRE Project with the University of Nebraska at                                         Omaha.

 

     H.     Approval of 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with University of Nebraska at                               Motion

              Omaha and Jessica Prucka

            I am seeking approval of the 2021-2022 CADRE Teacher Agreement with the University of Nebraska at Omaha and             Jessica Prucka

 

     9.     ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                            Motion

Upcoming Meetings & Events:

 

 

February 8, 2021

 

Regular Meeting

 

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

February 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood

March 8, 2021

Regular Meeting

High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood

March 22, 2021

Work Session

Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood