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
April 7, 2017
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘17
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘17 Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘17 Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
April Regular Meeting - Monday, April 10, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. Jazz Band
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Board Meeting - March 13, 2017
2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - March 28, 2017
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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406.1
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Health and Safety
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406.2
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Universal Precautions
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406.3
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Substance-Free Workplace
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406.4
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Use of Tobacco Products by Employees
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406.5
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Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles
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406.5R
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Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles Regulations
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D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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407.1
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Staff Personnel Use of District Credit Cards
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407.2
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Staff Personnel Use of Cell Phones
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407.2AF
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Staff Personnel Use of Cell Phones Acceptance Form
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408.1
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Staff Personnel Conflicts of Interest
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408.2
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Nepotism
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408.3
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Gifts to Staff Personnel
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408.4
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Political Activities of Staff Personnel
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409.1
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Staff Personnel Records
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409.1R
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Staff Personnel Records Regulations
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409.2
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Background Checks on Employees and Volunteers
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500.16
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Truancy
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500.16E1
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Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
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500.16E2
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GCSD Attendance Cooperation Agreement
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500.16E3
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Compulsory Attendance Mediation Contract (Exhibit 3)
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E. New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Alec Hendrickson
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Substitute Teacher
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$140 per day
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Vernon Hoge
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$16.03 per route
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Brenda Matheson
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Substitute Teacher
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$140 per day
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F. Transfers
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NAME
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FROM / TO
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WAGE
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Adam Buthe
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High School Special Education - Level I to K-2 Physical Education
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N/A
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Dianne Bentley
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High School English / Language Arts
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Neil Bock
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Seasonal Summer Mower
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Resignation
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March 4, 2017
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Shelbie Congdon
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Summer Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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March 13, 2017
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Mary Sue Elsey
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Substitute Secretary
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Resignation
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April 4, 2017
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Angie Embray
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Flag Corps Sponsor
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Resignation
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March 29, 2017
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Deborah Fajardo
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9-12 Individual Speech Co-Sponsor
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Resignation
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March 28, 2017
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Teresa Fischer
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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August 8, 2016
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Linda Gragg
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High School Special Education Teacher Level II/III
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Retirement
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Stiven Gross
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Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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April 7, 2017
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Corrin Houser
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Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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April 14, 2017
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Rayleen Jackson
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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April 5, 2016
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Pam Lewis
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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April 3, 2017
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Shawnta McNeel
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General Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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May 26, 2017
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Cody Marriott
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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May 27, 2016
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Ashley Murdock
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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August 18, 2016
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Erin Peterson
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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Has not worked since 2015
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May 5, 2015
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Shannon Rittenbery
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Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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April 14, 2017
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Elizabeth Sutherland
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9-12 Individual Speech Co-Sponsor and Musical Director
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Resignation
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March 13, 2017
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Glenda (Lou) Timson
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Bus Driver
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Retirement
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Kathern Wendt
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HS Science
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Britneigh Williams
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Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
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Dismissal
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March 23, 2017
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Madison M.
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Treynor Community School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Rayna M.
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Treynor Community School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Zoe M.
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Treynor Community School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Devin S.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Remain after Move
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East Mills Community School District
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Schultz 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
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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Softball
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Salad Luncheon
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Overnight stays and extra
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$1,500
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6/9/2017
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equipment wanted
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Softball
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Softball Camp
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Overnight stays and extra equipment wanted
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$300
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5/13/2017
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Talent Show
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Middle School Talent Show
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Jr Arthritis Foundation/Hope for Hannah
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$600
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3/31/2017
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Prom
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Taco Salad Luncheon
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Offset costs for venue, DJ, and other items needed
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$800
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4/18/2017
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K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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DEPARTURE DATE
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RETURN DATE
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Janis Moore
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IFCSE Conference
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Ames, Iowa
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6/11/2017
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6/13/2017
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Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
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Cambio De Colores Conference at UMSL for ELL PD
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St. Louis, Missouri
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6/15/2017
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6/17/2017
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Derrica Hutchings
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Kim Carlson
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Elizabeth Jensen
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Kirsten Cashatt
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Jennifer Young
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Dawn Hillyer
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Deborah Fajardo
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Rhonda Lothrop
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National I Teach K Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Sarah Rozniecki
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Child Abuse Prevention & Family Support Conference in Des Moines.
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Des Moines, Iowa
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5/1/2017
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5/3/2017
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Jennifer Horner
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International Forum on Lang. Teaching
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Denver, Colorado
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7/10/2017
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7/14/2017
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Christina Boldra
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International Forum on Lang. Teaching
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Denver, Colorado
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7/10/2017
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7/14/2017
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Janis Moore
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FCCLA National Leadership Conference
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Nashville, Tennessee
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6/30/2017
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7/7/2017
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Lauriel Weekly
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Iowa Reading Conference
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Ames, Iowa
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6/27/2017
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6/28/2017
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Sherry Herron
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National I Teach Kindergarten Conference
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Liz Sutherland
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Iowa Association of Alternative Education
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Ames, Iowa
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4/19/2017
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4/21/2017
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Joe Fustos
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Iowa Association of Alternative Education
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Ames, Iowa
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4/19/2017
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4/21/2017
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Jackie Wills
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Iowa Association of
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Ames, Iowa
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4/19/2017
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4/21/2017
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Alternative Education
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Amy Benson
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Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm. School Dist.
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Adel, Iowa
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4/21/2017
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4/22/2017
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Rebecca Bardsley
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Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm. School Dist.
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Adel, Iowa
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4/21/2017
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4/22/2017
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Dan Schoening
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Iowa Bandmasters Association
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Des Moines, Iowa
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5/11/2017
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5/13/2017
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L. Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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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
3. Future Ready Iowa Alliance Update - Michelle
D. Presentations
1. Bill Jacobitz would like to share with the Board activities that his classroom students are involved in at the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo.
6. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Budget Guarantee Resolution Motion
I am seeking approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution, as follows: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Glenwood Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2017-2018 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
I am seeking approval of the proposed budget for the FY17 school year.
C. Approval of Bus Bid Motion
I am seeking approval of the bus bid from School Bus Sales in the amount of $102,112, but to deny the trade-in offer of $1,000.
D. Approval of Trade In Offer from Vander Haag Truck Sales Motion
I am seeking approval of the trade-in offer from Vander Haag Truck Sales in the amount of $3,000
Governors University
I am seeking approval of the Student Teaching Affiliation Agreement with Western Governors University.
I am seeking approval to implement the Equipment Breakdown Insurance through SU Insurance Company in the amount of $207,890.
G. Approval of Carnegie Learning Professional Development Motion
I am seeking approval to continue our ongoing Professional Development services through Carnegie Learning.
I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Swimming Application with Lewis Central Community School District for the 2017-2018 school year.
I am seeking approval of the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood. The Agreement will be effect from August 1, 2017 through the 2017-2018 school year.
J. Approval of Engagement Agreement Motion
I am seeking approval of the Engagement Agreement with Advantage Administrators to provide Third Party Administration Services for the District’s Partial Self Funding and Flex Spending. The District is seeking to switch from Employee Benefit Solutions to Advantage Administrators.
I am seeking approval of the renewal Purchase Agreement with Trebron Co., Inc. in the total amount of $32,172 for three years. The Agreement includes the Lightspeed Web Content Filtering & 36 month warranty.
L. Approval of Staff Handbooks Motion
1. High School
3. Elementary
I am seeking preliminary approval of the proposed changes (content only) to the Staff Handbooks for the 2017-2018 School Year.
9. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Board Work Session - Monday, April 24, 2017
6:00 p.m. - Central Office - 103 Central, Third Floor
Staff Appreciation - Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Time TBD - High School Cafeteria
Retirement Reception - Wednesday, May 17, 2017 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - High School Cafeteria
Graduation - Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 2:00 p.m. Please meet in Auxiliary Gym at 1:45 p.m.