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August 20, 2012 Board Meeting Agenda

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To:       All School Board Members                                                        Voting Orders:
                                                                                                          Dave Blum - At-Large '13
From:    Devin Embray, Su perintendent                                                Henry Clark - At-Large '13
                                                                                                          Ann Staiert - At-Large ' 13
                                                                                                         Craig Patzer - At-Large ' 15
                                                                                                          Theresa Romens - At-Large  ' 15
 
Re:      Regular Meeting - Monday, August 20, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
St. John Lutheran Church, Mineola , Iowa
 
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order
  1. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
    1.  
  1. FRIENDS OF  EDUCATION
    1.  
  1. CONSIDERATION  OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes                                                                                                Motion 4.A.
I am seeking approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held Ju ly 9, 2012, and the Special Meeting, held on July 18, 2012 .
  1. Approval of agenda                                                                                                                       Motion 4.B.
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
  1. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
Second Readings:
No Second Readings
I am seeking approval of the above policie s' second readings.
 
D. Approval of Board Policies - Frist Readings                                         
 
 
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
I.
604 .6
Appropriate Use of Computers, Computer-like Equipment, Computer Network Systems, and the Internet
I am seeking approval of the above policies' first readings.
  1.  NEW HIRES                                                                                                                 Motion  4.E.
NAME
ASSI GNMENT
SALARY
Alisa Winquist
Jump Start Summer School Teacher
$19 per hour
Zachary Harper-Blunt
Audio Visual Tech - Video Board
$3,300
Willis Ballinger
Substitute Bus Driver
$14 .53 (2 hr minimum)
Tim Riley
High School English Teacher
$37,652.39 (Includes TSS)
Betty Davis
Special Education Teach er Assoc i ate
$8.29 per hour
Andrea Morrison
Preschool Soecial Education Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
Patricia  Mitchell
Preschool Special Educat ion Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
Allison Codney
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
I am seeking approval of the above new hires
  1. TRANSFERS 
None
I am seeking approval of the above transfers within the district.
 
  1. RESIGNATIONS
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
Gina Chri stofferson
Kid 's Place Child Care Provider
July 23, 2012
Rachel  Lammert
Substitute Teacher
July 30, 2012
Brenda Rumery
Substitute Teacher
August 1,2012
Rachel Shirley
Substitute Teacher
August 8, 2012
Bob Thaller
Bus Driver
July 31, 2012
Judy Isadore
Substitute Associate
July 1 6, 2012
Maria Cadena
Food Service Cook
August 14 , 2012
Steve Tornquist
Substitute Teacher
July 12, 2012
Alexa Schoening
Kid 's Place Child Care Provid er
August 16, 2012
 
I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s). The coaching/sponsorship positions are contingent upon finding suitable replacements. 
 
H . TERMINATIONS 
 
I am seeking approval of tlt e above termination.
 
I. OPEN ENROLLMENTS
STUDENT NAME
RECEIVING DISTRICT
DATE RECEIVED
Angel E.
Treynor Communitv School District - Continuation after move
08/13/2012
lzabella H .
Treynor Communit y School District - Continuation after move
8/13/2012
Lucy H .
Treynor Community School District - Continu ation after move
8/13/2012
Lulu L.
Trevnor Communitv School District - Siblin gs attend Trevnor
8/13/2012
Effie M .
Lewis Central Community School District - Siblin gs attend Treynor
07/30/2012
Lila M.
Lewis Central Community School District - Kindergarten Stud ent
08/15/2012
Blake C.
Lewi s Central Community School District - Continuation after move
08/17/2012
Kalvin C.
Lewis Central Community School District - Continuation after move
08/17/2012
Alexandra R.
Council Bluffs Community School District - New District of Residence
08/03/2012
Manuel R.
Council Bluffs Community School District - New District of Residence
08/03/20 12
Caleb S.
Glenwood Communitv School District - Transitional Kindergarten Student
08/14/2012
Kirstie S.
Glenwood Community School District - Change in District of Residence
08/16/20 1 2
 
I am seeking approval of the Open Enrollment for Caleb S. and Kirstie S.
 
J.  Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Patzer will have reviewed the bills
2. Vendor Report
3. Board Report
 
K  Fundraising Requests
 
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET AMOUNT
DATES
Football
Summer Camp
Flexbone Association to Teach Offense
AMAP
7/16-08/3/12
Boys  Cross Country
 
Fried Chicken Dinner
 
Shirts, equipment, state, cookout, uniforms
 
$4,000
 
9/10-30/12
Yearbook
Ad Sales
Cost of yearbook, equipment, supplies
$5,000
8/1-5/15/ 12
Yearbook
Book Sales
Cost of  yearbook
$24,000
8/1-5/ 15112
Newspaper
Ad Sales
Eauioment, conference, software
$ 1 ,600
8/1 -511 5/12
FCCLA
Yankee Candle Sales
Travel to conference
$ 1,500
10/11 - 10/25/12
MS  Student Council
 
Ram Beads
 
Love Tree
 
$300
 
9/24-9/28/12
MS Student Council
 
Lee Nat ional Denim Day
 
Breast Cancer Research
 
$ 100
 
10/4- 10/5/12
H S Band
Travel in Q Lawn  Ornament
Cost of trip to Chic Fi l A Bowl Atlanta GA
AMAP
9/1 -9/30/12
Color Guard
Band Raffle
Expenses for Marching Band Show
$ 1,000
8/20- 10/13/ 12
Color Guard
Photo Booth
Uniforms and Equipment
$250
8/31 - 10/5/12
Cheer
Paint student's car windows
Camps, competitions, state hotel rooms
$500
9/24 -9/28/12
 
Cheer
 
Sell tatoo stickers
 
Camps, competitions, state hotel rooms
 
$700
9/14-
11/30/2012
Cheer
Paint business windows
Camps, competitions, state hotel rooms
$200
9/13-9/28/12
Football
Community Service
Pay for Flexbone training
AMAP
10/13/2012
Football
Black/Gold Scrimmage
Pay for Flexbone training
AMAP
8/16/2012
I am seeking approval of the above fund raisers.
 
L.  Out of State Travel                                                                                                                Motion 4.L.
 
ACTIVITY                                                               DATE                       DESTINATION                                                    REQUESTED  BY
N one
 
I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.
 
M. Overnight Stay Requests
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED  BY
DATE
DESTINATI O
New Administrator AD Wksp
Jeff Bissen
07/31-08/01/2012
Boone, Iowa
SAJ  Pre-Conference
Kerry Newman
8/6-7/2012
 
Des Moines, Iowa
 
 
 
 
 
I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
 
N.   Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Mills Co. Community Foudation
Purchase fireproof shades for all child care groups. Mats and a portable play yard with a swing gate for the infant room. The swing gate will help with staff not having to lift or step over the gate.
$ 1,450
Mills Co.Community Foundation
Purchase aquarium sensors so students will gain graphing  experience while using aquarium sensors to test the water.
$390
I am seeking approval of the above grant request.
  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS  AND  COMMUNICATIONS
    1. Comments from Public
    2. Comments from Board
    3. Presentations
      1. Paul Kruse from IASB will have a presentation regarding the Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust.
      2. Each Administrator will present information on the proficiency for their building.
  1. REPORTS
    1. Building Administrator Reports
      1. High School
      2. Middle School
      3. West Elementary
      4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
      5. Building Bridges Leaming Center
    2. Activities Director Report
    3. Kid's Place Director's Report
    4. Technology Report E. Food Service Report
    5. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
    6. Print Shop
    7. School Improvement Report
  1. OLD BU SINESS - None
  1. NEW  BUSINESS
    1. Approval of Renewal
I am seeking approval of the renewal invoice with Reliance Communications, Inc. for the School Messenger notification service.  The cost of the renewal is $4,889.25.
  1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College                      Motion 8.B.
I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College for one student to attend tlte BLAST program.
  1. Approval of Agreement with Iowa Lakes Community College
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Iowa Lakes Community College for three Glenwood students who are attending the SAVE program.
  1. Approval of Agreement with Iowa School Finance Information Services (ISFIS)
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with ISFIS for participation in the Skills Iowa Program.
  1. Approval of Contract for Mentoring with Heart Services
I am seeking approval of the contract between Glenwood Community School District and the Fremont-Mills Community School District for Mentoring with Heart Services. The amount to be paid by Fremont-Mills for the services is $3,000.
 
9.       ADJOURNMENT
 
Upcoming Meetings - Work Session - August 27 - Time TBD - 103 Central, 3rd Floor