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August 14, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent             Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
 
 
August 11, 2017
 
To:         All School Board Members                                                  Voting Order:
                                                                                                  Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘17
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                       Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘17
                                                                                                  Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘17
                                                                                                  Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
                                                                                                  Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
 
Re:        August Regular Meeting - Monday, August 14, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. Boys & Girls Track
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
 
B. Approval of Agenda
 
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
502.1
Good Conduct Policy
502.2
Student Government
502.4
Student Social Events
502.5
Student Interscholastic Activities
502.6
Student Participation in Non-School Sponsored Activities
502.7
Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations
502.8
Student Attendance at Events Outside of School
502.9
Student Honors and Awards
502.11
Student Fees, Fines and Surcharges
502.11F
Student Fees Waiver and Reduction Form
502.11P
Student Fees Waiver and Reduction Procedures
 
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
503.1
Student Health and Immunization Certificates
503.2
Student Health Services
503.2R
Student Health Services Regulations
503.3
Student Special Health Services
503.3R
Student Special Health Services Regulations
503.4
Administration of Medication to Student
503.4F
Parental Authorization and Release form for the Administration of Prescription Medication to Students
503.4R
Administration of Medication to Student Regulations
503.5
Communicable Diseases
503.5C
Communicable Diseases Chart Concise Descriptions and Recommendations for Exclusion of Cases from School
503.5L
Reportable Communicable Diseases List
503.6
Student Injury or Illness at School
503.6IF
Glenwood Community School District Injury Report
503.7
Student Wellness Policy
503.7G
Student Wellness Policy - Nutritional Guidelines
 
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Danny Anderson
Custodian
$11.00 per hour
Kim Arnold
Part Time Secretary at Kid’s Place Daycare
$12.05 per hour
Gina Christofferson
Preschool Associate
$10.36 per hour
Autumn Clemmer
Media Associate
$9.36 per hour
Randi Cloyed
Special Education Associate
$10.36 per hour
Norman Eastwood
Special Education Associate
$10.36 per hour
Mitzi Fink
Health Aide
$9.36 per hour
Craig Florian
2017 Play Director and 2018 Musical Director
$2,000-Play / $3,250-Musical
Chelsea Gunderson
.5 FTE Preschool Teacher
$20,888 Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts and favorable background check results.
Lauralee Huffman
Special Education Associate
$10.36 per hour
Heather Richards
Health Aide
$9.36 per hour
Connie Schmiesing
General Education Associate
$9.36 per hour
Brian Stanley
Assistant Middle School Football Coach
$2,000
Brianna Van Ness
Preschool Associate
$10.36 per hour
 
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Bomer, Stepheni
From Media Associate to General Education Associate
No change
Loleta Cadena
From Special Education Assoc .& Bus Assoc. to Bus Assoc.
No Change
Carrie Hansen
From General education Associate to Substitute Teacher
$140 per day
Sheena Winchel
From Health Aide to PreK Special Educ. Assoc. Level ⅔ & Special Educ. Assoc. Level 1
$10.41 Level ⅔ &
$9.41 Level 1
 
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Robin Brewer
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 31, 2017
Rochelle Endicott
Substitute Associate
Resignation
August 2, 2017
Craig Florian
Assistant Director - Middle School Talent Show
Resignation
July 19, 2017
Karen Hansen
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
August 4, 2017
Alec Hendrickson
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
July 31, 2017
Robert Laudon
Part Time Custodian
Resignation
July 10, 2017
Melissa Rehn
Special Education Associate
Resignation
August 8, 2017
Susan Ryan
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
August 8, 2017
Carolyn Travis
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
August 2, 2017
Dusty Williams
Special Education Associate
Resignation
August 1, 2017
 
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
Derek B.
Glenwood
Continuation of Education after move
East Mills
Savannah G.
Treynor
Continuation of Education after move
Glenwood
Sawyer G.
Treynor
Continuation of Education after move
Glenwood
Sierra G.
Treynor
Continuation of Education after move
Glenwood
Tevin S.
Lewis Central
Continuation of Education after move
Glenwood
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
A.  Approval of Bills - Director Becker will have reviewed the bills
1. Approval of Additional Bills
 
B. Board Financial Reports
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
 
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Boys Cross Country
Fried Chicken Dinner
state costs, course maintenance, campfire/bonding, Friday Ice Cream
$2,500
10/1/2017
FFA
FFA Community Breakfast
chapter needs, official dress, fair nominations and entries
AMAP
2/24/2018
FFA
Fruit Sales
banquet recognition, chapter signs, CDE Entries, projects, dress, shirts, fees
AMAP
10/17-11/8/17
Student Council
Rally Towels
supplies for homecoming float, build school spirit
$500
8/23-9/1/17
 
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE DATE
RETURN DATE
Sandi Burk
SAI Conference
Des Moines
8/2/2017
8/3/2017
Devin Embray
SAI Annual Conference
Des Moines, Iowa
8/2/2017
8/3/2017
Heidi Stanley
SAI
Des Moines
8/2/2017
8/3/2017
 
L. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Mills Co. Community Foundation
Purchase equipment and items for Kid’s Place - step stools, books, shelving, rocker, electric tea kettle to replace stove top device.
$1,500
 
 
 
5.  ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update
1. Legislative Forums Schedule
2. Legislative Contacts
3. Future Ready Iowa Alliance Update - Michelle
D. Presentations
1. Sandi Burk - Open Educational Resources
 
6. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
 
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Alternative High School Handbook for 2017-2018                                                                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval of the 2017-2018 Handbook. It has been revised to be more concise and have better clarity around procedures. Liz Sutherland will Be available Monday evening to explain the changes that were made.
 
B.  Approval of 2017-2018 CCC Members                                                                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval for the CCC membership for the 2017-2018 year. This list includes members who have multiple year terms.
 
C. Approval First Read Supplemental Job Descriptions                                                                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval of the first reading of the Supplemental Job Descriptions.
 
D. Approval of 2017-2018 Agreement with the Council Bluffs Consortium                                                                                      Motion
I am seeking approval of the Consortium Agreement for the 2017-2018 school  year for students who are served at Children’s Square and Heartland Family Service.
 
9. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                                                     Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings & Events:                
New Teacher Luncheon (Board Invited) - Tues., Aug. 15, 2017
Middle School - Noon
 
Welcome Back - Tuesday, August 22, 2017
High School Cafeteria - Breakfast - 7:15 - 8:00 a.m.
High School Auditorium - Welcome Back Meeting - 8:00 a.m.
 
First Day of Classes - 3rd-12th Gr. - Wed., August 23, 2017
First Day of Classes - K-2 - Thursday, August 24, 2017
First Day of Classes - Preschool - Monday, August 28, 2017
 
Work Session - Monday, August 28, 2017
  • Summer Activities Surveys
  • Finalize Supt Career Plan
  • Board Evaluation Process
Central Office - 103 Central - Third Floor - 6:00 p.m.