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 6, 2019
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
Elizabeth Richardson - At-Large ‘19
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME
Re: September Regular Meeting - Monday, September 9, 2019 - 6:00 p.m.
Glenwood HS Media Center - 504 E. Sharp St.
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 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. Regular Meeting - August 12, 2019
2. Board Work Session - August 26, 2019
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY # |
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DESCRIPTION |
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805.1 |
School District Records |
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| 805.1R |
Record Retention |
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805.2 |
Personnel Records |
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805.3 |
Student Records |
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805.4 |
Bonds for Officers and Employees |
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805.5 |
Inventory |
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805.6 |
General Fixed Capital Assets |
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805.7 |
General Intangible Assets |
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805.8 |
Debt Management |
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806.1 |
Insurance Program |
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D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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505.4 |
Graduation Requirements |
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505.5 |
Early Graduation |
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505.6 |
Commencement |
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702.3 |
School Transportation for ExtraCurricular Activities |
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802.1 |
Local, State and Federal Income |
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802.2 |
Use of School Property and Equipment |
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802.3 |
Sale of Bonds |
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802.4 |
Investments |
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802.5 |
Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Memorials |
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802.6 |
Depository of Funds |
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802.7 |
Student Activities Fund |
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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Savannah Apperson-Casteel |
Health Aide |
$13.00 per hour |
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Jordyn Coates |
Special Education Preschool Associate & Floater Level 2/3 |
$10.73 per hour |
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Gabriella Goetzinger |
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$10.73 per hour |
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Abigael Gorden |
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$9.70 per hour |
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Leeann Hill |
Food Service Worker |
$11.09 per hour |
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Makayla Huffman |
Special Education Preschool Associate - Level 2/3 (1:1) |
$10.73 per hour |
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Shana Johnston |
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$10.73 per hour |
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Valerie Jordan |
Media Associate |
$9.73 per hour |
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Evonne Kates |
Special Education Preschool Associate - Level 2/3 (1:1) |
$10.73 per hour |
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Elizabeth Keene |
General Education Associate |
$9.73 per hour |
F. Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Jessica Bumann |
From Food Service to Preschool Associate - Level 2/3 |
$10.73 per hour |
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Charity Cunningham |
From Food Service to Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$10.73 per hour |
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Deb Davis |
From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc. |
No Change |
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Paula Leick |
From Health Aide to Substitute Health Aide or Secretary |
No Change |
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Lisa Sowers |
From Preschool Associate to Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place |
$10.56 per hour |
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Mark Starner |
From Assistant MS Football Coach to Head MS Football Coach (8th) |
$2,970 |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Adam Buthe |
Assistant Weight Room Supervisor |
Resignation |
August 26, 2019 |
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Craig Florian |
Middle School Play Director |
Resignation |
August 30, 2019 |
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Bree Jensen |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
August 9, 2019 |
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Lisa Keltner |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
August 19, 2019 |
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Jarek Landess |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
September 4, 2019 |
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Courtney Lovely |
Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. / Test Proctor |
Resignation |
August 27, 2019 |
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Sarah Madison |
Substitute Special Educ. Teacher Assoc |
Resignation |
August 29, 2019 |
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Jamie McMillan |
Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
August 12, 2019 |
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Michael Williams |
Bus Mechanic |
Resignation |
September 13, 2019 |
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Dave Young |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
August 19, 2019 |
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
RESIDENT DISTRICT |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
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Derek B. |
East Mills |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Zander B. |
East Mills |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Austin E. |
Lewis Central |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Akaisha M. |
Fremont-Mills |
Adoption |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Zaiden M. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
Lewis Central |
Approve |
Yes |
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James P. |
Glenwood |
For the 2020-2021 School Year |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
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Cash P. |
Lewis Central |
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Glenwood |
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Ellsie P. |
Lewis Central |
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Glenwood |
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Ethan P. |
Council Bluffs |
Foster Care |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Reese S. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
Treynor |
Approve |
Yes |
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Luke W. |
Glenwood |
Dual Enroll for Athletics Only |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
- Approval of Financial Reports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Richardson 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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MS Student Council |
Ram Beads |
Classroom VR set |
$200 |
9/16-9/20/19 |
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1st Grade |
Donors Choose |
headphones for classroom |
$351 |
all year |
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West Library |
Book Fair |
books for West Elementary |
AMAP |
10/17-10/24/19 |
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Junior Class- Class of 2021 |
Powder Puff Football Game |
DJ services, snacks and decorations |
$800 |
11/8 or 11/9/19 |
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Junior Class- Class of 2021 |
Volleybro Volleyball Tourney |
DJ services, snacks and decorations |
$500 |
11/15/2019 |
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Northeast Media |
Book Fair |
books for Northeast Elementary |
AMAP |
10/14-10/28/19 |
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Glenwood Band (Flags) |
Little Rams Color Guard camp |
guard equipment and routines |
AMAP |
11/16/2019 |
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Glenwood Band |
Cookie Dough |
assist students with 4 year trip and SWIHMB trip |
AMAP |
2/1-3/1/20 |
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FCCLA |
Strawberry Sales |
national conference travel expenses |
AMAP |
2/3-2/24/20 |
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FCCLA |
Pass the Stocking |
Donation to Ronald McDonald House |
AMAP |
12/2019-01/2020 |
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Hospitality and Baking |
Sales of Entrees and baked goods |
supplies and ingredients for hospitality and baking |
AMAP |
9/9/2019 |
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FFA |
fruit, meat, cheese, beef jerky |
CDE and SAE costs, leadership conferences, FFA dues, apparel, fair project materials, animals SAE showcases animal and livestock tags, FFA official dress |
AMAP |
10/7-11/6/19 |
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Cheerleaders |
Cheer Camp & Shirts |
new 2019-2020 season expenses and new signs from Warrens/Varsity |
$50-$100 |
8/15-10/4/19 |
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Transitional Kindergarten |
Donors Choose |
mats for rest time |
$600 |
8/30-12/19/19 |
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Kindergarten |
Donors Choose |
chair pockets |
$302 |
8/19-12/19/19 |
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Reach/SADD |
AHS - Red Out |
raise money for AHA and raise awareness for healthy heart care |
AMAP |
10/7-10/21/19 |
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SPED LEVEL II/III |
Staff Pizza |
entry and travel to special olympics |
$500 |
9/27/19-5/28/20 |
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Nancy Wright |
International Literacy Association annual conference |
New Orleans, LA |
10/9/2019 |
10/14/2019 |
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Nicole Guild |
Attend EC SDI Year 2 cohort |
Des Moines, IA |
10/10/19 |
10/10/2019 |
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Bobbi Hancock |
Attend EC SDI Year 2 cohort |
Des Moines, IA |
10/10/19 |
10/10/2019 |
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Julie McMullen |
Attend EC SDI Year 2 cohort |
Des Moines, IA |
10/10/19 |
10/10/2019 |
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Kevin Kilpatrick |
Men's Choir Festival |
Lincoln, NE |
10/7/2019 |
10/7/2019 |
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Janis Moore |
FCCLA National Fall Leadership Conference |
Dallas, Texas |
11/14/2019 |
11/17/2019 |
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Jeff Yoachim |
NATA Convention (art) |
Nebraska City, NE |
9/27/2019 |
9/28/2019 |
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Chelsey Hirt |
Nevada Tournament |
Nevada, IA |
9/27/2019 |
9/28/2019 |
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Kathryn Johnson |
Volleyball tournament |
Nevada, IA |
9/27/2019 |
9/28/2019 |
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Jedd Taylor |
Attend Iowa School Counselor Association Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
11/3/2019 |
11/5/2019 |
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Katie Wilson |
Volleyball Tournament |
Nevada, IA |
09/27/2019 |
09/28/2019 |
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Colleen Confer |
Teaching, Learning, Coaching Conf. |
Overland Park, KS |
10/5/2019 |
10/8/2019 |
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Jennifer Pontefract |
ISCA Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
11/3/2019 |
11/5/2019 |
L. Grant Requests
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
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Glenwood Comm School Foundation Grant |
Provide support to students, staff and community in ways that contribute to their ability to excel in academic progress and enrichment activities |
$2,000 |
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
- Activities complex update
6. REPORTS
- Building Administrator Reports
- Special Education Report
- School Improvement Report
- Activities Director Report
- Kid’s Place Report
- Technology Report
- Food Service Report
- Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
- Print Shop Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
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A. |
Approval to Accept School Research Nexus Membership I am seeking approval for the District to accept membership in School Research Nexus.
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Motion |
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B.
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Approval of Co-Sexual Harassment Officers I am seeking approval of the appointment of Rick Nickerson and Genie Wickham as the District’s Co-Sexual Harassment Officer(s) for 2019-2020. |
Motion |
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C.
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Approval of Equity Officer I am seeking approval of the appointment of Cindy Menendez as the District’s Equity Officer for 2019-2020. |
Motion |
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D.
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Approval of Level I Investigators and their Alternates Currently the administrators are all Level I Investigators, and are Alternates for each other as well on Level I Investigations. |
Motion |
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E. |
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.
F. Approval of Special Education Deficit Motion
I am seeking approval of the Special Education Deficit in the amount of $586,477.71. This will be the amount of allowable growth and supplemental aid that we are seeking for a negative special education balance.
G. Closed Session Roll Call
The Board will move into a Closed Session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session.
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H. Return to Open Session 1. Action if needed |
Roll Call |
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9. |
ADJOURNMENT |
Motion |
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
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Regular Board Meeting Center
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Monday, September 9, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. High School Media |
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504 E. Sharp Street |
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Homecoming Parade
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Friday, September 20, 2019 - 1:30 p.m. |
Town Square |
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Homecoming Coronation
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 8:00 p.m. |
High School 504 E. Sharp Street |
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Board Work Session |
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 6:00 p.m. |
Central Office 103 Central, 3rd Floor |
