April 10, 2018 - Regular Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 p.m.

Public Hearing 6:30 p.m.

High School Media Center

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Call to Order

President Becker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Becker ,  Theresa Romens, Ann Staiert, and Michelle Bahr.

SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION                                                                                                        

The Board recognized Jazz Choir and Jazz Band.

CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the special meeting and work session on March 5, 2018, regular meeting on March 12, 2018, and special meeting and work session on March 26, 2018.

4B - Approval of Agenda

4C - Approval of Board Policies       

Second Reading Approvals:

4D - Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

4E - New Hires

4F - Transfers

4G - Separation from District

4H - Open Enrollments

4I - Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2018.                    

4J - Fundraising Requests

4K - Out of State and Overnight Travel

4L - Grant Requests

4M - Curriculm

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

None

Comments from Board of Education

None

Legislative Update

Presentations

Nutrition Director Terry Marlow presented information to the board about his recent trip to Washington, D.C. and the future of school nutrition.

Reports

Building Administrators, Student Services, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kid’s 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 Resolution for Issuance of PPEL Notes

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Resolution for the issuance of General Obligation School Capital Loan Notes, Series 2018, authorizing and approving a loan agreement with the purchaser of the Series 2018 Notes and providing for the levy of a tax for payment thereof.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

B.   Approval of Resolution for Issuance of SAVE Bonds

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Resolution for the issuance and securing the payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bond, Series 2018 and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.            

C.    Approval of Resolution Naming Depositories               

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve a maximum depository limit of $80,050 at American National Bank in Council Bluffs, Iowa.  Current Depositories are Glenwood State Bank, First National Bank, and ISJIT.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

D.   Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Iowa State University.    

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the agreement with Iowa State University to be a Clinical Placement Site for student teaching.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

E.    Approval of Proposed Revisions for 2018-2019 Elementary Student Handbook 

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the proposed revisions to the 2018-2019 Elementary Student Handbook.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

F.    Approval of Proposed Revisions for 2018-2019 Middle School Student Handbook 

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the proposed revisions to the 2018-2019 Middle School Handbook.    Theresa Romens seconded the motion.  After discussion Ann Staiert made a motion to amend approve all proposed revisions but the Honor Roll revision.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion to amend. All voted “aye”.  Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the amended motion.  Therese Romens seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

G.   Approval of Proposed Revisions for 2018-2019 High School Student Handbook 

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the proposed revisions to the 2018-2019 High School Handbook.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion.  All voted “nay”.  Motion failed.

H.   Approval of Summer Food Service Progam 

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve participation in the Summer Food Service Program for summer 2018.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

I.     Approval of Quote for Project Lead the Way Desktops & Monitors 

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the quote for desktops and monitors for Project Lead the Way classrooms.  The quoted amount of $60,974.10 will be purchased through Instructional Support Levy Funds.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

J.     Approval of Resolution

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the resolution to help stop school cuts and property tax increases.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried. 

Board Input - Future Work Session / Board Meeting Topics

Reflection of NSBA Conference and Board Assessments

Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at  this time, a motion was made by Ann Staiert and seconded by Theresa Romens to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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Curt Becker, Board President                                                                                  Kristi Buman, Board Secretary