You are here

Home » MEETINGS & AGENDAS » Archives - Board Agendas » 2014 - 2015 Board Meeting Agendas

August 11, 2014 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
 
August 8, 2014
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At­Large ‘17
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Michelle Bahr­ At­Large ‘17
 
Ann Staiert ­ At­Large ‘17
Craig Patzer ­ At­Large ‘15
Theresa Romens ­ At­Large ‘15
 
Re:       Regular Meeting ­ Monday, August 11, 2014 ­ 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1.Regular Meeting ­ July 14, 2014
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies ­Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
500.16
Truancy
500.16R1
Truancy Regulations
500.16E1
Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
500.16E2
GCSD Truance Diversion Contract / School Attendance Contract ­ Adding to Board Policy
505.4
Graduation Requirements
D. Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
1003.3E1
Community Use of School Facilities
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Kaimana AhSam
Lead Teacher
$9.49 per hour
Darcey Butts
Substitute Bus Driver
$30.66 per route
Gloria Collins
Substitute Bus Associate
$11.10 per hour
Rochelle Endicott
1:1 Preschool Associate
$9.70 per hour
Terrence Huit
Part Time Mechanic
$9.30 per hour
Jacob Jones
Special Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
Edward Martin
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Nicholas McGhee
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.70 per hour
Marie Diane Rohrberg
Bus Associate
$11.10 per hour
Julie Stavas
General Education Teacher Associate
$8.70 per hour
F.Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Amber Gaylord
Child Care Associate to Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
$9.49 per hour
G.Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Contina Acers
Cook
Resignation
August 4, 2014
Judy Anderson
General Education Teacher Associates
Resignation
July 7, 2014
Kim Carnes
Middle School Media Associate and Middle School Yearbook
Resignation
July 15, 2014
Keith Dilworth
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
August 5, 2014
Zachary Harper­Blunt
Video Board (Audio­Visual)
Resignation
July 21, 2014
Robin Hundt
Middle School Play Director
Resignation
July 14, 2014
Michelle Jaworski
Special Education Teacher Associate (will remain as bus associate)
Resignation
July 20, 2014
Linda Larsen
Substitute Cook
Resignation
August 5, 2014
Patrick Martin
Substitute Bus Driver
Resignation
 
Brandon Parks
Special Education Teacher Associate
Termination
August 4, 2014
Mitch Rew
Middle School Boys Track Coach
Resignation
August 3, 2014
Judy Ring
Special Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
July 31, 2014
Bruce Schoening
Seansonal Groundskeeper & Full Time Bus Driver (will remain on sub list)
Resignation
July 23, 2014
Kylee Stanton
7th Grade Volleyball and 8th Grade Basketball
 
July 10, 2014
Mark Starner
Head Softball Coach
Resignation
July 18, 2014
Cathy Stiefel
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 21, 2014
Brenna Tedesco
Special Education Associate
Resignation
July 15, 2014
H.Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Kennedy H.S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Jayden L.
Glenwood
Kindergarten ­ would like to attend Glenwood
Markel N.
Glenwood
Kindergarten ­ moved to East Mills district and would like to attend Glenwood
Carsen S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Charli S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Cody S.
Glenwood
Remain after move
Lyle Y.
Glenwood
Has attended Glenwood since Kindergarten. Parent thought student was OE along with siblings, but no paperwork on file.
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Blum will have reviewed the bills
A. Approval of Additional Bills
2. Board Financial Reports
A.Estimated Line Item Budget Report
B.General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Football/Cheer/Dance
Ram Discount Card
Dance/Cheer competitions; Football equipment
$10,000
8/1­22/14
Football
Black & Gold Free Will Donation
Lineman Shoot for FB Practice and camp
$600
8/21/2014
HS Honor Band
Poinsettia Sale
Pay for Trip to Outback Bowl
$1,000
10/15­11/15/14
HS Honor Band
Village Inn Pies
Pay for Trip to Outback Bowl
$1,000
9/15­10/15/14
HS Honor Band
Sweet Corn Sales
Pay for Trip to Outback Bowl
$1,000
8/1­8/29/14
Dance Team
Little Rams Dance Camp
State outfits, hotels and misc fees
$200
8/29/2014
FFA
Fruit, Meat, Cheese, Etc
State and National conference; entries; dues;jackets
AMAP
10/13­11/5/14
HS Band/Flags
Little Rams Color Guard Camp
New Uniforms; silks; choreography for flags
AMAP
11/8 or 11/15/14
Kids Place
Candy Bar Sales
Lawn Mower; Refrigerator; Tables; Shed Repair
$30
8/15­9/26/14
Kids Place
Garage Sale
Lawn Mower; Refrigerator; Tables; Shed Repair
$500
9/20/2014
Kids Place
Pizza Hut Night
Lawn Mower; Refrigerator; Tables; Shed Repair
$200
9/15/2014
Football/Cheer/Dance
Ram Discount Card
Dance/Cheer competitions; Football equipment
$10,000
8/1­22/14
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
2014 IFCSE
7/20/2014
7/22/2014
Cedar Rapids, IA
Kathi Krzycki
PLTW ­ POE Training
7/20/2014
8/1/2014
Iowa City, IA
Lori Carter
PLTW ­ POE Training
7/20/2014
8/1/2014
Iowa City, IA
Michael Joyner
Art Educators of Iowa
10/9/2014
10/11/2014
Tama, IA
Janiece Kinzle
M.  Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
 
 
 
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
 
5. REPORTS
A.BuildingAdministratorReports­
1.High School
2.Middle School
3.West Elementary and Northeast Elementary
B.Student Services & School Improvement Report
C.Activities Director Report
D.Kid’s Place Report
E.Technology Report
F. Food Service Report ­No Report for August
G.Transportation/Buildings & Grounds Report
H.Print Shop Report
 
6. OLDBUSINESS
A. None
 
7. NEW BUSINESS
A.              Approval of Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central CSD                                Motion
I am seeking approval to continue the Cooperative Sharing Agreement with Lewis Central CSD for Girls Swimming & Diving.
 
B.Approval of 28E Agreement between Glenwood CSC and APEX Children's Center                                         Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with APEX Children’s Center to create and operate the Glenwood­APEX Regional Children’s Program, which will provide a specialized day treatment program for PK­Grade 12 students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
 
C.Approval of Curriculum Documents for Agriculture and CTE                                                                Motion
 
D.Gym Project including Alt 1 and Alt. 2                                                                                             Discussion/Motion
After discussion a recommendation will be made with respect to approving Meco­Henne as low reasonable and responsible bidder for the Gym Project. I am also recommending that Alt. 1 and Alt 2 are approved as well.  Additional dollars for those will come from PPEL Fund.
 
E.Approval of support letter for RAGBRAI                                                                                       Motion
If the Board is in agreement I would like approval to send a letter supporting Glenwood hosting RAGBRAI during the summer of 2015. The letter would be on behalf of the Board of Directors.  The proposed letter is attached.
 
8.  ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                    Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings:               
 
August 12, 2014 ­ Welcome Back for all staff at the High School 7:15 ­ - 8:00
Optional Breakfast (served by Chamber of Commerce) 8:00 ­ 8:45 a.m. ­
Welcome Back (Theresa Romens),
Devin Embray and Administrators
August 21, 2014 ­ ABLE Fall Workshop­East Mills 5:30 PM ­ 8:30 p.m.
August 25, 2014 ­ Board Work Session ­ 6:00 ­ 8:30 p.m. ­ Central Office Conference Room