Glenwood Community School District
Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:00 P.M.
Central Office 3rd Floor
Monday, August 10, 2015
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Work Session
The board heard a presentation from Lori LaViolette from Band Parents, on the availability and restrictions on funds held in an Endowment Fund not controlled by the band parents and the limited role the band parents play in the homecoming parade.
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 Michelle Bahr to adjourn the work session at 6:48 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:59 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
A. none
Friends of Education
A. We will be presenting a Friend of Education Certificate to Glenwood State Bank for their sponsorship of the District’s Financial Literacy Program
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the board work session and regular meeting on July 13, 2015, and the special meeting and work session July 20, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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No Second Readings for August
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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No First Readings for August
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Erica Byers
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III
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$9.98 per hour
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Matt Dyer
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Co-Head & Co-Assist Middle School Wrestling Coach
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$2,375
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Rochelle Endicott
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Substitute Print Shop Associate
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$8.98 per hour
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Jody Hilsabeck
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$8.98 per hour
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Michael Joyner
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Assistant Football Coach
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$3,500
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Monica Mayberry
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I
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$8.98 per hour
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Ashley Murdock
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I
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$8.98 per hour
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Rosanne Nutting
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I
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$8.98 per hour
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Becky Stacy
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$8.98 per hour
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Brian Stanley
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Head Middle School Boys Basketball Coach (7th gr)
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$2,750
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Cameron Vanatta
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Special Education Teacher Associate - Level II/III
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$9.98 per hour
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Katie Wilson
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Assistant Volleyball Coach
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$3,500
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4F – Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Kay Brooks
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From Authorized Substitute Teacher / To Special Educ. Teacher Assoc.
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$9.98 per hour
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Earl Schenck
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From Head Middle School Wrestling Coach to Co-Head & Co- Assist Middle School Wrestling Coach
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$2,375
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Julie Stavas
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From General Educ. Teacher Assoc / To Authorized Substitute Teacher.
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$117 per day
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4G – Separation from District
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Sarah Hardcastle
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Summer Child Care Assoc. @ Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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May 7, 2015
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Don Kates
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Custodian
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Resignation
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July 24, 2015
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Jim Saufley
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Authorized Substitute
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Resignation
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July 30, 2015
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Holly Simmons
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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July 29, 2015
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4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUIRED
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REASON
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Olivia L.
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Glenwood
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Family Move to New District of Residence
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Chloe M.
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Glenwood
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Family Move to New District of Residence
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Gavin O.
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Glenwood
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Family Move to New District of Residence
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Graham O.
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Glenwood
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Family Move to New District of Residence
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Hayden O.
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Glenwood
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Family Move to New District of Residence
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Madison S.
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Lewis Central
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Family Move to New District of Residence
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Israel V.
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Glenwood
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Kindergarten Student & New District of Residence
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of July 31, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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Junior Class
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Magazine Sale
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prom fees and decorations
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$5,000
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8/31-9/30/15
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Football
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Black & Gold Scrimmage
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buy extra supplies and equipment for football
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$300
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8/20/2015
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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ACTIVITY
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DATE(S)
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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None
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Mills County Community Foundation
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To purchase a large play center with storage for children learning to pull themselves up. Ages one and under. The play center will help to improve and update old shelves and room dividers.
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$2,676.04
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Mills County Community Foundation
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To introduce At-Risk students to yoga, career preparation, and other field experts in areas of need
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$2,000.00
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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. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board-
Theresa Romens reminded those present of the Super Board Meeting on September 10th and of the elections on September 8th. Theresa also discussed the Dollars for Scholars and the Scholarship America program available to assist students in tracking
achievements and activities that will then help them find available scholarships for college.
Presentations-
Band Parents- Band parents presented on the need for new marching band uniforms and brought an example of the current uniforms to show the current state.
Booster Club- Buster Club and Activities Director Jeff Bissen presented on the proposed Athletic Complex and the design at the current time.
IT Opening of Internet and Social Media Sites- Kim Payne presented on the possible abilities to open up more sites to staff for teaching purposes and the possibility of opening up more sites to students as well.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Legislative Priorities.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve Legislative Priorities #1, #3, #8, #11, and # 15 for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Agreements Between GCSD and Teachers Trained in PLTW.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the agreements between the school district and the teachers we are currently training in PLTW. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Teacher Leadership Assignment Agreement for PLC Facilitator
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the agreement between the school district and Elizabeth Jenson who will be our Pre- Kindergarten PLC Facilitator. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Letter of Support
Dave Blum made a motion to approve a letter of support for the RAGBRAI 2016. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Discussion Regarding Access to Social Media Sites for Teachers and Students
Discussion took place during Kim Payne’s presentation. Kim will be reviewing different levels and abilities for opening up sites at different locations.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:55 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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