Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors Central Office Board Room
7:00 P.M. Monday, April 22, 2013
Call to Order
President Romens called the special meeting and work session to order at 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, and Craig Patzer. Henry Clark arrived at 7:33 p.m.
New Business
A.Approval of Special Education Program - Apex
Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 28E Agreement with Apex for a regional special education program. The regional program will be located in West Elementary for grades PK-6. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of 28E for Trap Club
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the revised 28E Agreement between Glenwood Community Schools, Southwest Iowa Sportsman’s Club, Glenwood Police Dept and Mills County Agricultural Extension District for a Trap Club at the high school. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Glenwood Student to Study Abroad
Following discussion, Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a Glenwood student to study abroad next year. The student will live in Germany with a host family and attend school there. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of School Calendars
Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve the proposed school calendar B with a start date of August 26, 2013 for the FY2013-14 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Clark, Patzer, Romens, and Staiert voted yes. Blum voted no. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Board Policy 702.3
Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve Board Policy 702.3 Student School Transportation for Extra-Curricular Activities. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Chapter 5 – Leadership for Student Learning
Craig Patzer was the facilitator for Chapter 5 of the book and workbook Leadership for Student Learning. Chapter 5 was on the Effective Use of Data for Accountability and Improvement. This book is based on widely accepted practices of school improvement and original, objective research, this book identifies the key roles of school boards that can have a positive impact on student achievement.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time the special meeting and work session a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Henry Clark to adjourn the special meeting at 8:59 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary