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April 14, 2014 Public Hearing and Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray ­ Superintendent             Shirley Lundgren ­ Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712­527­9034 * Fax 712­527­4287
 
April 11, 2014
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At-­Large ‘17
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Michelle Bahr­ At­-Large ‘17
 
Ann Staiert ­ At-­Large ‘17
Craig Patzer ­ At-­Large ‘15
Theresa Romens ­ At-­Large ‘15
 
Re:       Public Hearing regarding 2014­2015 Budget ­ Monday, April 14, 2014, 6:45 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
Regular Meeting ­ Monday, March 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
PUBLIC HEARING
1.  Public Hearing regarding the 2014­-2015 Budget
 
REGULAR MEETING
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. We will be recognizing many of our students Monday night for their achievements, as well as HS Art Instructor, Jeff Yoachim, for being named Teacher of the Year 2014 at the Omaha Arts Festival/Young Artist Exhibition. 
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. We will be recognizing Shopko for donations to the School District from the Customer Signature Campaign for 2013-2014
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1.Regular Meeting ­March10,2014
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies ­Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
Anti­Bullying and Anti­Harassment Policy
Technology Policy ­ Appropriate Use of District Technology, Network Systems, and 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
 
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.8
Implementation of Technology Protection Measures…..
604.8P
Glenwood Community School District App Procedures
604.9
Proposed Web Site Disclaimer
604.9F
Add URL, Remove URL, Bona Fide Research….
 
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 (Prorated)
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
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate & Substitute Food Serv.
$9.49 & $8.78 per hour
Jessica Stonerook
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
Kevin Tucker
Head Boys Tennis Coach
$3,680
 
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Craig Parks
From Part Time to Full Time ­ Grounds
$9.13 ­ No Change
 
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 2013­2014 SY
 
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
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
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
2.Board Financial Reports
J.Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
FCCLA
Sucker Sales
National Leadership conference expenses
$800
3/26­5/20/14
MS Book Fair
Sell books
New library books
Break Even
3/26­4/3/14
FCCLA
Soccer Concessions
National Leadership conference expenses
$400
4/14­5/14
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
4/28­5/2/14
 
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
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, Iowa
Amy Benson
ADM Soccer Tournament
4/25/2014
4/26/2014
Adel, Iowa
Rebecca Bardsley
National FCCLA Leadership Conf.
7/4/2014
7/11/2014
San Antonio, TX
Janis Moore
Iowa Bandmasters Association Conf.
5/15/2014
5/17/2014
Des Moines
Pete Jacobus
 
M.  Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
 
5.REPORTS
A.BuildingAdministratorReports
 
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Budget for 2014­-2015                                                                                                                        Motion
I am seeking approval of the proposed budget FY15 school year as published.
 
B.Approval of Settlement Agreement                                                                              Motion
I am seeking approval of a settlement agreement with Omaha Construction services and the School District regarding our tennis courts.
 
C.Approval of Tennis Court Bid from Tennis Courts Unlimited                                                Motion
I am seeking approval of the bid from Tennis Courts Unlimited to repair and fix the issues related to the tennis courts originally.
 
D.Approval of 2014­2015 District Subscription Fee with ISFIS                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval to renew subscription with ISFIS for the FY15 school year. We have our board policies advisement through them as well as consulting services on many school issues.
 
E.Approval of Renewal with Blackboard Engage for SchoolCenter Services                             Motion
I am seeking approval of the renewal with Blackboard.  This is our website services and the costs associated are E­rated so we pay 40% of shown costs.
 
F. Approval of Contract with Creighton University for Facilities Rental                                        Motion
I am seeking approval of the rental agreement to secure the facilities for our soccer match with.  We split the costs
 
G.Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista University                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval of the contract with BV to offer field experiences and student teaching experiences to BV students who request our school district.
 
H.Approval to Purchase One 8-­Passenger Van                                                                             Motion
I am seeking approval to purchase one Type II vehicle.  We have found that we can still get our existing specs met on this van, so we wish to move forward as the window of opportunity to do so will close soon.
 
8. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                    Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings:   
Monday, April 28 ­ Board Work Session ­ 6:00 p.m. ­ 103 Central, Third Floor
Monday, May 12 ­ Regular Board Meeting ­ 7:00 p.m. ­ HS Media Center
Thursday, June 19 ­ 2014 ISFIS Conference ­ West Des Moines Marriott