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April 14, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, April 14, 2014
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:45 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Public Hearing
At 6:45 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. There were no stated objections, written or oral, to the budget for fiscal year 2014-2015.
The public hearing was over at 7:00 p.m.
 
Spotlight on Education
The board recognized six speech students. Students were introduced and presented  a  certificate.  Jeff Yoachim was recognized for being named Teacher of the Year 2014 at the Omaha Arts Festival/Young Artist Exhibition.
 
Friends of Education
Shopko was recognized for the donation to the school from the customer signature campaign.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.   Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on March 10, 2014 and the special meeting on March 24, 2014.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
104.2
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy
604.6
Technology Policy - Appropriate Use of District Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access
604.6CF
Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems and Internet Access
604.6GF
Staff Acceptance Form & Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, & Internet Access
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
604.8
Implementation of Technology Protection Measures
604.8P
Glenwood Community School District App Procedures
604.9
Proposed Web Site Disclaimer
604.9F
Bona Fide Research
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Traci Ashburn
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
Rebecca Bardsley
Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
$3,220
David Clark
HS Band Instructor
$52,751
Jennifer Etter
Substitute Nurse
$118 per day
Nicole Fischer
Substitute Teacher
$118 per day
Robert Hammers
Substitute Bus Driver
$14.93 per route
Robin Hundt
MS Play Director
$1,150
Cathy Kephart
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
Courtney (Cort) Lovato
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
$3,112.86
Jamie McMillan
Substitute Teacher
$118 per day
Chris Miller
MS Play Assistant
$460
Brandon Parks
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
Mark Starner
Head Softball Coach
$4,830
Kelli Stille
Sub Special Education Teacher Associate & Sub Food Service
$9.49 & $8.78 per hour
Jessica Stonerook
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
Kevin Tucker
Head Boys Tennis Coach
$3,680
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Craig Parks
From Part Time to Full Time - Grounds
$9.13 - No Change
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Belinda Bessey
HS English Teacher
Resignation
End of 2013-2014 SY
Stephanie Fholer
HS English Teacher
Resignation
End of 2013-2014 SY
Carie Finnegan
MS English Teacher
Resignation
End of 2013-2014 SY
James Giesting
Bus Driver
Resignation
April 4, 2014
Julie Gompert
Substitute Teacher Associate
Resignation
March 26, 2014
Mary Lee
HS Math Teacher
Resignation
End of 2013-2014 SY
Elizabeth Mayfield
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
April 15, 2014
Madison Mead
Child Care Associate
Resignation
March 14, 2014
Jeremy Ryan
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
March 10, 2014
Derek Schuler
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
April 11, 2014
Grace Sibbitt
Substitute Bus & Suburban Associate
Resignation
August 26, 2013
Bennett Wiese
Bus Driver
Resignation
March 31, 2014
Cindy Wallace
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
March 28, 2014
Kristine Wilson
HS English Teacher
Resignation
End of 2013-2014 SY
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEIVING DISTRICT
REASON
Bailey B.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
Breanna B.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
Ian B.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
Michael B.
Glenwood
Change in District of Residence
Zoe L.
Lewis Central
Lewis Central approved
Cole L.
Council Bluffs
Remain after Move - Council Bluffs approved
Mason P.
Red Oak
Red Oak approved
Maren S.
Lewis Central
Lewis Central approved
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2014.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
TARGET
DATES
FCCLA
Sucker Sales
National Leadership conference expenses
$800
3/26-5/20/14
MS Book Fair
Sell books
New library books
Break Even
3/26-4/3/14
FCCLA
Soccer Concessions
National Leadership conference expenses
$400
4/14-5/14
MS Student Council
Hat & Jean Day
Donation to Glenwood Senior Center
$100
TBD
MS Student Council
Activities Night
Donation to Glenwood Senior Center/Homecoming
$700
5/2/2014
MS Student Council
Pie in the Face
Donation to Glenwood Senior Center
$100
5/2/2014
MS Student Council
Free Will Donation
Donation to Glenwood Senior Center
$100
4/28-5/2/14
 
Page Three April 11, 2014
 
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
LEAVE
RETURN
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
CASE Institute
7/7/2014
7/17/2014
Ankeny, IA
Jessica Miller
National FFA Leadership Conference
10/29/2014
11/1/2014
Louisville, KY
Jessica Miller
ADM Soccer Tournament
4/25/2014
4/26/2014
Adel, IA
Amy Benson
ADM Soccer Tournament
4/25/2014
4/26/2014
Adel, IA
Rebecca Bardsley
National FCCLA Leadership Conference
7/4/2014
7/11/2014
San Antonio, TX
Janis Moore
Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
5/15/2014
5/17/2014
Des Moines, IA
Pete Jacobus
4M – Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. Cathy Asperdon spoke on no homework. Tina Gutschenritter spoke on role of a board; homework policy and re-take policy. Julie Wells spoke on homework policy and common core state standards.  Shari Woodrow spoke on how we need to look at how we are implementing it.
 
Comments from Board
There is a super board meeting on May 8, 2014 at City Hall from 6:00-7:00 p.m.  The Chamber Leadership is April 25, 2014. The high school Student Council is planning a lunch for the board sometime after Easter.
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
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the budget for the 2014-2015 school year as published. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.     Approval of Settlement Agreement
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the settlement agreement with Omaha Construction Services and the Glenwood CSD regarding the school district tennis courts. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.     Approval of Tennis Court Bid
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the bid from Tennis Courts Unlimited to repair and fix the issues related to the tennis courts originally. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.    Approval of Subscription Fee with ISFIS
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve renewing the subscription fee with Iowa School Finance Information Services (ISFIS) for the 2014-15 school year for board policies and consulting services. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
Page Four March 10, 2014
 
E.Approval of School Center Services
Dave Blum made a motion to approve renewing our contract with Blackboard Engage for School Center Services for our website. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.      Approval of Contract with Creighton University
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract with Creighton University to rent the Creighton facilities for a soccer match. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.     Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve contract with Buena Vista University to offer field experiences and student teaching experience to Buena Vista students. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.     Approval to Purchase Van
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the low bid from McMullen Ford in the amount of $25,498 for one Type II van. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
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 Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
                                                                                                                                    
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary