Glenwood Community Schools Regular
Board Meeting
August 13, 2007
President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following Board members present: Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens. Absent: Bill Agan.
Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of July 16, 2007, the bills and financial statements. Also approve the hiring of Ben Haynes to fill the Middle School Special Education Level 1 position; Kathy Konigsmark to fill a Third Grade Position; and Brent Douma to fill an Assist Middle School Volleyball coaching position. Also approve the one open enrollment application into the Glenwood District. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Public Forum-None.
Good News Reports were given.
What’s Happening In The Classroom:
Sherry Ford with the Mills County Extension Office explained the upcoming Poverty Simulation activity that will be held Tuesday, September 4th at the West Elementary Gym from 9:00 a.m. till noon.
Morgan Sonickson talked about the Wellness 4 Life Program and the added curriculum to the Physical Education classes over the past three years. From the grant the district was able to add tumbling, dance, water safety and a rock wall at West elementary.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the 2007-2008 Board/Administration Goals as presented (copy on file). Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve Kid’s Place to apply for a Mills County Endowment Grant in an amount between $500-$1,500. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to add a new Non-Union Classified Benefit Sheet for 10 to 12 month employees working less than 8 hours per day and less than 40 hours per week, this adds 8 paid holidays and vacation days. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the application renewal to participate in the National School Breakfast/Lunch program and to use the “offer versus serve” plan. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to set September 17th at 7:00 p.m. as the regular Board meeting to be held in the Central Office Boardroom. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Young. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Administrative reports were given.
A Board work session was set for September 10, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn by Romens and second by Krogstad. Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.