Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, April 8, 2019
Public Hearing
The public hearing in regards to the school budget for 2019/2020 and the budget amendment for 2018/2019 began at 6:45 p.m.
Call to Order
President Becker 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 Becker, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, and Theresa Romens.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Greg Schultz 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 regular meeting on March 11, 2019 and the special meeting and board work session on March 25, 2019.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
604.6 |
Technology Policy |
|
604.6CF |
Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology Network Systems and Internet Access |
|
604.6GF |
Staff Acceptance Form and Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access |
|
604.8 |
Implementation of Technology Protection Measures Regarding the Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access |
|
604.8P |
Glenwood Community School District App Procedures |
|
604.9 |
Proposed Website Disclaimer |
|
604.9F |
Add URL to Blocked Status Form |
|
604.10 |
Outside Resource People |
|
604.11 |
Field Trips and Excursions |
|
604.12 |
Homework |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
None |
|
4E – New Hires
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Courtney Allen |
Child Care Provider |
$9.51 per hour |
|
Alexis Durbin |
Health Aide |
$10.54 per hour |
|
Robert Durbin |
Substitute Bus Driver |
$35.42 per route after training & probationary period |
|
Cory Faust |
Assistant HS Track Coach |
$780 |
|
Jenni Good |
Substitute Nurse |
$151 per day |
|
Brooklyn Hanshaw |
Child Care Provider |
$7.25 per hour (HS Student) |
|
Marissa Klindt |
HS Social Studies Teacher |
$39,876 - contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results |
|
Jarek Landess |
Child Care Provider |
$7.25 per hour (HS Student) |
|
Aaron Ling |
Substitute Bus Driver |
$35.42 per route after training & probationary period |
|
Courtney Lovely |
SPED Assoc - Level I & 2/3 |
$9.54 per hour / $10.54 per hour |
|
Kyle Murtfeld |
Summer Mower |
$10.32 per hour |
|
Alexander Nusser |
Summer Mower |
$10.32 per hour |
|
Erin Peschel |
Middle School Math Teacher |
$39,876 - contingent upon completion of pre-employment requirements and favorable background check results |
|
Paige Ryks |
Child Care Provider |
$7.25 per hour (HS Student) |
|
Mark Starner |
Assistant HS Track Coach |
$780 |
|
Myranda Starner |
Assistant Softball Coach |
$3,640 |
|
Tanner Teegarden |
Summer Mower |
$10.32 per hour |
|
Alex Williams |
Assistant HS Track Coach |
$2,080 |
4F – Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
Jeanne McGinnis |
From Authorized Substitute Teacher to Bus Associate |
$12.37 per hour |
|
Katelynn Sowers |
From Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place to Administrative Assistant - AP/AR |
$15.00 per hour |
4G – Separation from District
|
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Richard Hutchinson |
High School Principal |
Retirement |
June 30, 2019 |
|
Rhonda Lothrop |
Kindergarten Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2018-2019 SY |
|
Laura Nelson |
Lower Elementary Music Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2018-2019 SY |
|
Ami Petersen |
Dance Team Sponsor |
Resignation |
April 1, 2019 |
|
Diane VonTersch |
Special Education Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2018-2019 SY |
4H – Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUDNED |
|
Levi J. |
Glenwood |
Sibling attends Glenwood |
Lewis Central |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Haydin S. |
Lewis Central |
Remain after move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Daniel V. |
Lewis Central |
Remain after move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of March 31, 2019.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Northeast Media Center |
Book Fair |
To update books in the library for student and teacher sections |
AMAP |
04/25-05/03/19 |
|
Swing Show Choir |
Performance |
Raise funds for flood victims |
AMAP |
03/21/2019 |
|
Baseball |
Baseball Hats |
Replacement hats |
$100 |
04/08-06/30,/19 |
|
Key Club |
Be Kind T-Shirts |
Suicide Prevention |
AMAP |
04/18/2019 |
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Bobbi Jo Hancock |
Child Abuse Prevent & Family Support Conf |
Ankeny, IA |
05/06/2019 |
05/07/2019 |
|
Katie Larsen |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/25/2019 |
04/27/2019 |
|
Janis Moore |
FCCLA National Leadership Conference |
Anaheim, CA |
06/28/2019 |
07/05/2019 |
|
Todd Peverill |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/26/2019 |
04/27/2019 |
|
Todd Peverill |
Kansas Relays |
Lawrence, KS |
04/19/2019 |
04/20/2019 |
|
Ruthie Stirewalt |
IA Association of Alt Ed Annual Conf |
Altoona, IA |
04/11/2019 |
04/12/2019 |
|
Cort Lovato |
Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
04/05/2019 |
04/06/2019 |
|
Drake Ruth |
Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
04/05/2019 |
04/06/2019 |
|
Logan McCorkle, Volunteer Coach |
Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
04/05/2019 |
04/06/2019 |
|
Mark Starner |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/26/2019 |
04/27/2019 |
|
Katie Wilson |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/25/2019 |
04/27/2019 |
|
David Clark |
Iowa Bandmasters Convention |
Des Moines, IA |
05/09/2019 |
05/11/2019 |
4L – Grant Requests
|
NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
Forrest Turpen Legacy Grant |
To purchase items to stock a classroom lab kitchen |
$500 |
4M – Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
None |
|
|
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
None
Presentations
none
Activity Complex Update
Mr. Embray gave an update to the activities complex. Construction Crew has committed to 6 day work weeks once the weather permits.
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 to Purchase K-5 Math Resources
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the purchase of K-5 Math resource- Bridges in Mathematics. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Notice of Assignment & Acknowledgement to Assignment
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the acknowledgement of the Trustee, Escrow Agent and/or Paying Agent Agreement, including the removal of Bankers Trust Company and succession of UMB as Trustee, Escrow Agent and/or paying Agent effective on or about June 10, 2019. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Bus Bid
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the bid from Cornhusker International in the amount of $173,200 ($86,600 each) to purchase two 65 passenger school buses. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of 28E Agreement
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 28E Agreemnt between Glenwood Community School District, the Fremont-Mills Community School District, and the Southwest Iowa Sportsman Club. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of 2019-2020 Budget and 2018-2019 Amendment
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 2019-2020 Budget and the 2018-2019 Amendment as presented. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Retiree’s Work Option
Superintendent Embray and the BOE discussed the possible option of adjusted work schedule and payment for those teachers retiring at the end of the 18/19 school year.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Greg Schultz and seconded by Theresa Romens to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:34 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
