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
January 8, 2021
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21
Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21
Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23
Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, January 11, 2021 - 7:00 p.m.
High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. None
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. December 14, 2020 - Regular Meeting
2. December 18, 2020 - Public Hearing & Special Meeting
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
|
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
|
100 |
Educational Philosophy |
|
100 |
Legal Status of the School District |
|
101 |
Educational Philosophy |
|
102 |
Goals and Objectives of the Education Program |
|
103 |
Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment |
|
104 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination , Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation |
|
104.1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation |
|
104.1N1 |
Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination |
|
104.1N2 |
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination |
|
104.1E1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice |
D. Approval of Board Policies - First 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 |
E. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Ben Berberich |
Assistant Girls Track Coach |
$3,850 |
|
Julie Boles |
Special Education Associate - PreK |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Laura Carroll |
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$10.77 per hour |
|
Emily Dietz |
Yearbook Sponsor |
$3,575 |
|
Sam McIntyre |
General Education Associate |
$9.92 per hour |
|
Abbie Rumery |
Special Education Associate - PreK |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Nicole Schuppan |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$150 per day |
F. Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
None |
|
|
G. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
|
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Karen Barrett |
Teacher/Librarian |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Diane Drummond |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Shari Gregory |
School Nurse |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Robin Hundt |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Kathryn Johnson |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Janis Moore |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Becky Palmer |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Ruth Stirewalt |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Waunita Tolle |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Resignation |
January 5, 2021 |
|
L. Raye Warren |
On-Site Leader |
Resignation |
January 8, 2021 |
|
Sheena Winchel |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
January 6, 2021 |
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
Donovin C. |
East Mills |
Change in district of residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
McKena C. |
East Mills |
Change in district of residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Sarah L. |
Council Bluffs |
Remain after move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Lucy M. |
Fremont-Mills |
Change in district of residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Camry R. |
Lewis Central |
Remain after move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Calyla S. |
Glenwood |
|
Lewis Central |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
I. Approval of Financial Reports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Tim Becker will have reviewed the bills
1. Approval of Additional Bills
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
|
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
NHS |
Blanket and Fleece Donations |
Making and donating of blankets to nursing home |
AMAP |
Ongoing |
|
FFA |
Jerky and Popcorn Sales |
Official dress apparel, service project banners, CDE and SAE materials |
$2,000 |
2/16-3/5/21 |
|
FFA |
Community Breakfast |
Official dress apparel, service project banners, CDE and SAE materials |
$1,500 |
2/27/2021 |
|
Plant Science Class ASP |
Plant Sales |
Purchase plant containers and materials for ASP classroom |
$100 |
4/1-5/21/21 |
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Kevin Kilpatrick |
Show Choir Competition |
Gretna, Nebraska HS |
01/16/2021 |
01/16/2021 |
L. Grant Requests
|
NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
Omaha Community Foundation Grant |
To improve the quality of life in each of the nine counties served by supporting needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services. |
$3,310 |
M. Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
None |
|
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5. 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
E. COVID Update
6. REPORTS -
A. Building Administrator Report
1. High School
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Addendum to Current Contract with Iowa Western Comm. College Motion
I am seeking approval of the Addendum to the current contract with IWCC for Academy Programs.
9. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
January 11, 2021 Regular Meeting High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m.
504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
January 25, 2021 Work Session Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m.
103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood
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
