Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, April 10, 2017
Call to Order
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:45 p.m.
Public Hearing
At 6:45 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the the budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the budget for fiscal year 2017-2018.
The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
The board and Mr. Bissen recognized Jazz Band members for their 3rd place finish at the State Jazz Band competition in Ames.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with waving the second reading on the first readings proposed. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on March 13, 2017, and the special meeting on March 28, 2017.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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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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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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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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4E - 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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4F – 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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4G – Separation from District
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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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4H – Open Enrollments
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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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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2017.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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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 equipment wanted
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$1,500
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6/9/2017
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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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4K - 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
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RETURN
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Janis Moore
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IFCSE Conference
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Ames, IA
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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, MO
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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, NV
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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, NV
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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, NV
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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, NV
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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, NV
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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, NV
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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, NV
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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, NV
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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, IA
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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, CO
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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, CO
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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, TN
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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, IA
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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, NV
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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, IA
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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, IA
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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 Alternative Education
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Ames, IA
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4/19/2017
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4/21/2017
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Amy Benson
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Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm.
School Dist.
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Adel, IA
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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, IA
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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, IA
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5/11/2017
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5/13/2017
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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None
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
Student Kayla Mayhew invited the board to the upcoming Fine Arts events in May.
Comments from Board
The board thanked the administration and staff for all of their work. After attending the National Board Conference they see how far ahead of the curve we are because of the staff we have and the work they do.
Presentations
None
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Budget Guarantee Resolution
Curt Becker made a motion to approve 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. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Proposed Budget for 2017-2018
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the budget for the 2017-2018 school year with amendments to include the necessary changes from the failed VPPEL as shown with a 14.01716 tax rate. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Bus Bid
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the bus bid from School Bus Sales in the amount of $102,112, but to deny the trade-in offer to $1,000. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Trade-in Offer from Vander Haag Truck Sales
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the trade-in offer from Vander Haag Truck Sales in the amount of
$3,000. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Student Teaching Agreement with Western Governors University
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with Western Governors University for student teaching placements. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. After discussion about the school and current status the board decided it would be in the districts best interest to not approve an agreement. All voted “nay”. Motion failed.
F. Approval of Equipment Breakdown Insurance Letter of Intent
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve to implement the Equipment Breakdown Insurance through SU Insurance Company in the amount of $207,890. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Carnegie Learning Professional Development
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to continue our ongoing Professional Development services through Carnegie Learning. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Cooperative Swimming Application with Lewis Central
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the cooperative swimming application with Lewis Central Community School District for the 2017-2018 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Officer Liaison Program Agreement
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the School Officer Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood, effective from August 1, 2017 through the 2017-2018 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Engagement Agreement.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Engagement Agreement with Advantage Administrators to provide Third Party Administration Services for the District’s Partial Self Funding and Flex spending. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Approval of Purchase Agreement with Trebron Company Inc.
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the renewal purchase agreement with Trebon Co, Inc. in the total amount of $32,172 for three years. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L. Approval of Staff Handbooks
Curt Becker made a motion for preliminary approval of the proposed changes to the Staff Handbooks for th e2017-2018 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. After discussion the Board decided to table any motion until the May 2017 work session.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Curt Becker and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:54 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary