Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
September 14, 2018
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21
Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
Re: September Regular Meeting - Monday, September 17, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center
504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
- Approval of Minutes
- Regular Board Meeting - August 13, 2018
- Special Meeting & Work Session - August 16, 2018
- Special Meeting & Work Session - August 27, 2018
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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410 |
Employee Use of Social Media |
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502.7 |
Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations |
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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E. New Hires
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Kyle Blazek |
Substitute Teacher |
$151 per day |
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Jay Boyle |
Building Custodian |
$11.23 per hour with 50 cent shift differential after 6:00 p.m. |
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Rick Clark |
Building Custodian |
$11.23 per hour with 50 cent shift differential after 6:00 p.m. |
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Barbara Cochran |
Substitute Teacher |
$151 per day |
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Kayleigh Cole |
Preschool Special Education Associate & BD Assoc. |
$10.54 per hour |
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Kelly Cook |
Part Time Secretary @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$12.30 per hour |
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Brenda Dailey |
Substitute Teacher |
$151 per day |
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Crystal Dees |
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I |
$9.54 per hour |
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Candace Finn |
Preschool Special Education Associate |
$10.54 per hour |
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Lisa Gustin |
Substitute Teacher |
$151 per day |
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Catelyn Mabbitt |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$141.00 per day |
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Naomi Nieland |
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I |
$9.54 per hour |
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Glenda Severn |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
$9.87 per hour |
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Jodi Stephen |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
$10.54 per hour |
F. Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Kelly Cook |
From Part Time Secretary @ Kid’s Place to General Education Associate |
$9.54 per hour |
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Michelle Jaworski |
From Teacher Associate to Suburban Driver/ Bus Associate/Sub Associate and Sub Custodian (up to 6 hrs per day) |
$35.42 per route/$12.37 per hour/$10.54 per hour / $11.23 per hour |
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Amy Martin |
From Special Education Teacher Assoc. to Payroll/Sub System Admin. Asst. |
$15 per hour |
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Heather Richards |
From Health Aide to Media Aide |
No Change |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Dennie Anderson |
Building Custodian |
Resignation |
August 31, 2018 |
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Kay Brooks |
Substitute Special Education Teacher Assoc. |
Resignation |
August 31, 2018 |
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Jordan Bueltel |
Assistant Middle School Football Coach |
Resignation |
August 18, 2018 |
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Trevor Carter |
Building Custodian |
Resignation |
August 22, 2018 |
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Rob Erickson |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
August 12, 2018 |
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Carrie Hansen |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
August 14, 2018 |
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Jerry Hunter |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
August 13, 2018 |
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Asia Kloewer |
Childcare Associate @ Kid’s Place |
Resignation |
August 20, 2018 |
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Janet Lunning |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
August 15, 2018 |
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Brandon Maddocks |
Part Time Mechanic’s Assistant |
Resignation |
August 17, 2018 |
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Jessica Pierson |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
August 21, 2018 |
H. Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE |
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Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
Change in District of Residence |
Lewis Central Comm. School Dist. |
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Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
Good Cause |
Fremont Mills Comm. School Dist. |
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Clayton Ridge |
Late Application (Glenwood must approve first) |
Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
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Clayton Ridge |
Late Application (Glenwood must approve first) |
Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
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Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
Remain After Move |
Council Bluffs Comm. School Dist. |
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Lewis Central Comm. School Dist. |
Remain After Move |
Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
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Lewis Central Comm. School Dist. |
Remain After Move |
Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
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Glenwood Comm. School Dist. |
Good Cause |
East Mills Comm. School Dist. |
I. Approval of Financial Reports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Bahr will have reviewed the bills
1. Approval of Additional Bills
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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Margo Young First Graders |
Donors Choose |
Flexible seating/ottomans for classroom |
$250 |
8/22/2018 |
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Cheerleaders |
Homecoming Car Window Painting |
Equipment for cheer program |
$100-$150 |
9/12-20/2018 |
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Cheerleaders |
Bow Sales |
New songs, iPod |
$100-$200 |
9/12-20-2018 |
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Mrs Peters 1st Grade |
Donors Choose |
2 stuffed chairs and ottomans |
$285 |
8/21/2018 |
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FCCLA |
Candle Sales |
State and National conferences and travel |
AMAP |
10/10-24/2018 |
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FCCLA |
Concessions for FFA |
State and National conferences and travel |
AMAP |
3/2/2019 |
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Glenwood Music Dept |
Cookie Dough Sales |
SWIHMB and 4 yr band/choir trip |
AMAP |
2/2-3/8/2018 |
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Glenwood Bands |
Coupon Books |
Instruments, music, equipment and repair |
AMAP |
10/18-26/2018 |
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MS Student Council |
Ram Bead Sales |
MS fountain and water bottle fillers |
$300 |
9/17-21/2018 |
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MS Student Council |
Hat Day, Jeans Day, Pink Bead Sale |
Lee National Denim Day Foundation |
$200 |
10/4-5/2018 |
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Ram Brew |
Student Coffee Shop |
Vocational experiences for students for IEP - self funding |
$500 |
9/10/18-5/24/19 |
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Reach/SADD |
Red Out |
American Heart Association |
AMAP |
10/1-8/2018 |
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Band/Color Guard |
Flag Camp |
Extra flags/equipment |
AMAP |
11/10/2018 |
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Ramily Matters |
T-Shirt / Logo Items |
Expand Ramily Matters |
$1,000 |
9/11/18-5/15/19 |
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Julie McMullen |
Early Childhood Specially Designed Training |
Des Moines |
10/11/2018 |
10/12/2018 |
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Nicole Guild |
Early Childhood Specially Designed Instruction |
Des Moines |
10/11/2018 |
10/12/2018 |
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Bobbi Jo Rohrberg |
SDI Meeting in Des Moines |
Des Moines |
10/11/2018 |
10/12/2018 |
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Allison Henderson |
Preschool SDI in Des Moines |
Des Moines |
9/27/2018 |
9/28/2018 |
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Megan Wake |
Autism Conference |
Des Moines |
10/10/2018 |
10/12/2018 |
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Jeff Bissen |
To attend the National AD Conference to speak at one of the breakout sessions. This speaking opportunity is a great opportunity to sell what we are doing in the State of Iowa as well as Glenwood. The trip will also help me learn from other AD's and become better at my job. |
San Antonio |
12/15/2018 |
12/18/2018 |
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Robin Albert |
Preview math curriculum materials being considered for purchase by a current user of the materials |
Dallas Center Grimes |
9/19/2018 |
9/20/2018 |
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Robin Albert |
Writers of core math are presenting, current trends in math education presented |
IA Dept of Ed. |
2/28/2019 |
3/1/2019 |
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Devona Case |
To attend the Iowa Mentoring Summit & Anti Bullying Symposium |
Des Moines |
10/4/2018 |
10/5/2018 |
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Devin Embray |
Annual ISFLC Conference |
Altoona |
12/11/2018 |
12/12/2018 |
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Kristi Buman |
To attend the December 2018 ISFLC Annual Conference |
Altoona |
12/11/2018 |
12/12/2018 |
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Sandi Burk |
District site visits - elementary math classrooms |
Grimes |
9/18/2018 |
9/20/2018 |
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Beth Burgess |
Division of Career Development & Transition - Council for Exceptional Children |
Cedar Rapids |
10/23/2018 |
10/25/2018 |
L. Grant Requests
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
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Reach for the Stars Grant |
If Kid’s Place does not receive the Mills Co. Comm. Foundation Grant they will use this grant to purchase a stove, mini-fridge, storage cabinet and outdoor play equipment. If they do receive the Mills Co. Comm. Foundation Grant, they would use these funds to purchase items to benefit all classrooms and improve the overall safety and quality of care at Kid’s Place. |
$1,500 |
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
1. Sarah Rozniecki & Liz Huggins will have a brief presentation regarding
2017-2018 Promising Practices Award for Family and School Partnerships
6. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
E. Kid’s Place Report & Newsletter
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
Photos of Northeast Nature Center - #1, #2, #3
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. 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)
A. Election of Officers
1. President
Ballots will be distributed to the Board Members to vote for President of the
School Board for 2018-2019. 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 2018-2019. 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 2018-2019. 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.
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PROPOSED DATE |
TYPE OF MEETING |
PROPOSED SITE |
POSSIBLE CONFLICT |
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October 1, 2018 |
Public Hearing & Board Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
JV Football Game |
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October 8, 2018 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
SC Fall Festival JV Football Game |
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October 22, 2018 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
P-T Conf. - PK-8 |
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November 12, 2018 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
7th & 8th Gr. Boys Basketball 7th & 8th Gr Vocal Music |
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November 26, 2018 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
7th & 8th Gr Boys Basketball |
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December 10, 2018 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
9-12 Gr Band Concert |
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No Dec. Work Session |
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January 14, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
JV Wrestling Tournament |
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January 28, 2019 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
7th & 8th Gr Girls Basketball |
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February 11, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
MS Wrestling 9th Gr Boys Basketball |
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February 25, 2019 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Basketball - Boys Varsity Substate |
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March 11, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
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March 25, 2019 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
All State Festival - Individual. Events @ UNI 1st Gr Music Program |
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April 8, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
Varsity Girls Golf Match Girls Tennis - Varsity Dual Boys/Girls MS Track & Field Varsity Boys Golf Match Boys JV Soccer Boys Tennis - Varsity Dual Boys Varsity Mustang Relays Varsity Boys Soccer |
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April 22, 2019 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Monday following Easter |
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Girls JV Soccer Boys/Girls Co-Ed Ram Invite Boys JV Soccer |
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May 13, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
Boys/Girls JV Soccer Boys/Girls Varsity Soccer |
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No May Work Session |
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June 10, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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June 24, 2019 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
Baseball - 9th Gr Dbl Header JV Baseball/Softball Varsity Baseball/Softball |
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July 8, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
JV & Varsity Baseball |
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July 22, 2019 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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August 12, 2019 |
Regular Meeting |
High School Media Center |
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August 26, 2019 |
Work Session |
103 Central, 3rd Floor |
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C. Appointments / Assignments for 2018-2019 Motion
- Mills County Conference Board - Currently Curt Becker
- Empowerment Board - Currently Ann Staiert
- Buildings / Grounds and Transportation - Currently Greg Schultz
- IASB Delegate - Currently Michelle Bahr
- CCC Committee - Currently Michelle Bahr
- Wellness Committee - Currently Theresa Romens
- Review of Bills - Currently revolves each month in alphabetical order
- Mentoring with Heart - Currently unassigned
- Technology Committee - Currently Curt Becker
- Glenwood Community School Foundation - Currently Curt Becker
- Super Board Representative - New for 2018-2019
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.
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E. |
Approval of Official Publication I am seeking approval to appoint the Opinion-Tribune as the school district’s official publication . |
Motion |
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F. |
Approval of Legal Counsel I am seeking approval to appoint the firm of Lynch Dallas, P.C. as legal counsel for the school district. |
Motion |
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Appointment of Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s) Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of Richard Hutchinson and
Genie Wickham as the District’s Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for 2018-2019.
B. Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the District’s
Equity Officer for 2018-2019.
C. Approval to Use Signature Stamp and Electronic Signature Motion
I am seeking approval to authorize the Business Manager to use the
Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign all
contracts for tuition-in, transportation, PMIC, and alternative school student
contracts. I am also seeking approval to authorize the Superintendent’s
Administrative Assistant to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or
electronic signature to sign all employment contracts; and the Athletic Director
to use the Board President’s signature stamp and/or electronic signature to sign
all officials/referees agreements.
D. Approval of Level I Investigators and their Alternates Motion
Currently the administrators are all Level I Investigators, and are Alternates
for each other as well on Level I Investigations.
E. Approval of Food Agreement with the YMCA Motion
I am seeking approval to engage into a contract with the YMCA to provide their
meals to their daycare.
F. Approval of Special Education Deficit Motion
I am seeking approval of the Special Education Deficit in the amount
of $644,734.82. This will be the amount of allowable growth and supplemental
aid that we are seeking for a negative special education balance.
G. Approval to Adopt Resolution - Sale & Disposal of Baseball Concession Motion
I am seeking approval to adopt the Resolution regarding the sale and disposal
of the baseball concession stand, located at 401 Sivers Road.
H. Approval of Agreement with Grant Wood AEA Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Grant Wood AEA for PowerSchool
State Reporting Support in the amount of $500, to be billed after completion of
support time frame.
11. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
September 21, 2018 Homecoming Parade 1:30 p.m.
Football Game 7:00 p.m.
September 22, 2018 Coronation 8:00 p.m.
High School, 504 E. Sharp Street
October 1, 2018 Public Hearing re Sale & Removal of 6:00 p.m.
Concession Stand & Board Work Session
October 3, 2018 IASB 2018 Fall Regional Workshop 5:30 p.m. (Meal)
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Green Hills AEA Regional Office 212 E. Coolbaugh, Red Oak |
6:00 p.m. (Workshop) |
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October 8, 2018 |
Regular Board Meeting HS Media Center, 504 E. Sharp Street |
7:00 p.m. |
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October 22, 2018 |
Board Work Session 103 Central, 3rd Floor |
6:00 p.m. |
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November 14-16, 2018 |
IASB Annual Convention Des Moines |
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