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
November 6, 2020
To: |
All School Board Members |
Voting Order: |
From: |
Devin Embray, Superintendent |
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21 Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21 |
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Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘21 Tim Becker - At-Large ‘23 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘23 |
Re: Regular Meeting - Monday, November 9, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.
High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
1.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Call to Order
2.SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
- None
3.FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
- None
4.CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
- Approval of Minutes
- Approval of Agenda
- Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
1002 |
Relations Between the School District and the Public |
1002.1 |
Citizen Complaints |
1002.2 |
Community Resource Persons and Volunteers |
1002.3 |
Community Groups |
1002.4 |
Senior Citizens’ Activity Passes |
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
1004 |
Community Activities Involving Students |
1004.1 |
Participation in Public Activities by Students |
1004.2 |
Contests for Students |
1004.3 |
Sales Promotions Prohibited |
1004.4 |
Money Raising Activities in the District |
1004.5 |
Participation in Community Fund Drives |
1005 |
Visitors to School Premises |
1005.1 |
Visitors to School Premises |
1005.2 |
Public Conduct on School Premises |
E. New Hires - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
Jordan Cedillo |
Substitute Suburban Driver |
$37.25 per route |
Nicholas Cook |
Substitute Bus Associate / Substitute Suburban Driver |
$12.90 per hour - Associate $37.25 per route - Driver |
Jaden Epler |
Building Custodian |
$11.70 per hour 2-6 p.m. $12.20 per hour 6-10 p.m. |
Isaiah Gaylord |
General Education Teacher Associate |
$9.92 per hour |
Kevin Johnson |
Substitute Suburban Driver |
$37.25 per route |
Dalton Kaufman |
Building Custodian |
$11.70 per hour 2-6 p.m. $12.20 per hour 6-10 p.m. |
F. Transfers
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
Charissa Wilkes |
From Special Education Associate to Activities Secretary |
$13.19 per hour |
G. Separation from District - Coaching positions are contingent upon finding a suitable replacement
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
Jordyn Coates |
Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
January 13, 2021 |
Genevieve Hartshorn |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
November 3, 2020 |
Makayla Huffman |
General Education Associate |
Resignation |
October 27, 2020 |
Vivianne Payne |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
November 12, 2020 |
Jessica Stonerook |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
November 3, 2020 |
Trenton Turney |
Head Boys Tennis Coach & Sub Teacher |
Resignation |
November 2, 2020 |
Mackenzie Zeski |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
November 2, 2020 |
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
Alicen F. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Joshua F. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
Olivia F. |
Glenwood |
Remain after move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
I. Approval of Financial Reports
- Approval of Bills - Director Ann Staiert will have reviewed the bills
- Approval of Additional Bills
- Board Financial Reports
- Estimated Line Item Budget Report
- General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
Student Council |
Powder Puff Football Game |
Leadership conference and school improvement project |
$700 |
11/7/2020 |
PBIS Connections |
Holiday Ornaments |
Provide funding for incentives for PBIS and Connections |
AMAP |
Nov/Dec 2020 |
Key Club |
Be Kind Shirts |
Raise funds for GHS Trash Can Project |
$200 |
11/10 - 25/2020 |
Key Club |
Toys for Mills County Storehouse |
Donations to Mills county storehouse |
AMAP |
12/1 - 7/2020 |
Key Club |
Pie in the Face |
Gifts for teachers |
$300 |
3/1/2021 |
NHS |
Donuts for Dogs |
Provide supplies for local shelter |
AMAP |
Through 12/7/2020 |
NHS |
Pie Down |
Support chapter activities |
AMAP |
Nov 2020 to next pep rally |
NHS |
Dollar Hat Fridays |
Support chapter activities |
AMAP |
All Nov 2020 |
NHS |
Fall Clean up |
Support chapter activities |
AMAP |
11/11 - 18/2020 |
MS Play |
Play Production |
Cover play expenses; donation to Love Tree and Store House |
AMAP |
11/04/2020 |
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
Honor Squad Cheer |
ICCA - To allow girls to perform on Honor Squad |
Cedar Falls, IA |
11/19/20 |
11/20/20 |
L. Grant Requests
NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
Reach for the Stars |
To assist in setting goals & improving program quality. |
$1,500 |
Business Investment Program |
Purchase materials for room improvements. |
$5,000 |
M. Curriculum
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
Draft |
2020-2021 |
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Draft |
2020-2021 |
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Draft |
2020-2021 |
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Draft |
2020-2021 |
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
- Comments from Public
- Comments from Board of Education
- Legislative Update
- Legislative Forums Schedule
- Legislative Contacts
- Presentations
- COVID Update
6. REPORTS -
- Building Administrator Report
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report Middle School & Northeast Roof Photos
7. OLD BUSINESS
- None
8. ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE Motion
9. ANNUAL REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
(The Board Secretary will call the meeting to order and will chair this portion of the meeting)
- Election of Officers
- President
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the School Board for 2020-2021. Members must sign the ballots so the votes can be recorded. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The oath of office will be administered to the new Board President.
Kristi will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
2. Vice-President
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for Vice-President of the School Board for 2020-2021. Members must sign the ballots so the votes can be recorded. A majority of those voting is necessary to elect. The oath of office will be administered to the new Board Vice-President.
Kristi will read off the ballots of each member who was nominated and the nominated Board Member will be recorded.
B. Set regular meeting dates, times and places for 2020-2021 Motion
Presently the Board meets the for their regular meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m., and for their work sessions on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
PROPOSED DATE |
TYPE OF MEETING |
PROPOSED SITE |
POSSIBLE CONFLICT |
November 23, 2020 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball |
December 14, 2020 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
9-12 Holiday Vocal & Band Concert |
No December Work Session |
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January 11, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball & Boys Varsity Swimming Meet |
January 25, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball, MS Double Dual Wrestling, JV Wrestling Tournament |
February 8, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball |
February 22, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
District Boys Varsity Basketball WIT Jazz Festival |
March 8, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
PK-5th Parent Teacher Conf |
March 22, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Girls Varsity ISU Indoor Track and Field |
April 12, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
Girls Varsity Tennis Dual Boys JV & Varsity Soccer Boys Varsity Track & Field |
April 26, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Boys & Girls Varsity Golf Boys & Girls Varsity Tennis Boys & Girls Varsity Track & Field |
May 10, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
Boys & Girls Varsity H-10 Golf Girls Varsity H-10 Tennis Boys & Girls Varsity H-10 Conf |
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Track & Field Boys Varsity Soccer |
May 24, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Girls Varsity Tennis - State Boys Varsity Soccer - District Girls Varsity Soccer |
June 14, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
Baseball & Softball Varsity Double Header |
June 28, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Baseball & Softball Varsity Double Header |
July 12, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
JV & Varsity Baseball |
July 26, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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August 9, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
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August 23, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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September 13 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
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September 27, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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October 11, 2021 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
9th Gr Volleyball Tournament |
October 25, 2021 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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C. Appointments / Assignments for 2020-2021 Motion
- Mills County Conference Board - Currently Curt Becker/Greg Schultz
- Empowerment Board - Currently Ann Staiert
- Buildings / Grounds and Transportation - Currently Greg Schultz
- IASB Delegate - Currently Curt Becker
- CCC Committee - Currently Elizabeth Richardson
- Wellness Committee - Currently Ann Staiert
- Review of Bills - Currently rotates each month in alphabetical order
- Technology Committee - Currently Tim Becker
- Glenwood Community School Foundation - Currently Elizabeth Richardson
- Super Board Representative - Currently Tim Becker
D. Appointment of Business Manager / Board Secretary Motion
I am seeking approval to reappoint Kristi Buman as the District’s Business Manager / Board Secretary. The Board President will administer the oath.
E. Approval of Official Publication Motion
I am seeking approval to appoint the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication .
F. Approval of Legal Counsel Motion
I am seeking approval to appoint the firm of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Managed IT Services Agreement with BTC, Inc., DBA Western Iowa Motion
Networks
I am seeking approval of the Managed IT Services Agreement with BTC, Inc., DBA Western Iowa Networks.
B. Approval of Entertainment Agreement Motion
I am seeking approval of the Entertainment Agreement for the Mid-America Center (MAC) Shootout.
C. Approval of Agreement with Mills County Trails Board, Inc., & the City of Glenwood Motion
I am seeking approval
D. Approval to Request Maximum Modified Supplemental Amount Motion
I am seeking approval to request from the SBRC the maximum modified supplemental amount for open enrollment out ($185,760). This is not cash, rather authority that we are seeking approval from SBRC.
11. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events: |
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November 9, 2020 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood |
November 23, 2020 |
Work Session |
Central Office Conf. Room - 6:00 p.m. 103 Central, 3rd Floor, Glenwood |
December 14, 2020 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood |
No December Work Session |
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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 |