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August 26, 2015 Special Meeting and Work Session Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Special Meeting and Work Session of the Board of Directors
Central Office
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Theresa Romens called the Special Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer and President Romens.
 
Closed Session
Motion by Craig Patzer to enter into Closed Session, pursuant to Iowa Code 21.5(1)(j), to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.  Ann Staiert seconded the Motion. Roll Call vote to enter into Closed Session – Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer and President Theresa Romens all voted “aye” to enter into Closed Session. Motion carried.
 
Returned to Open Session
 
Motion by Ann Staiert to give approval to Superintendent Devin Embray to enter into negotiations regarding the real estate discussed. Michelle Bahr seconded the Motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
 
Motion by Craig Patzer to approve the Booster Club to continue their work in the Visioning Committee. Dave Blum seconded the Motion. Motion by Ann Staiert to amend the previous Motion.  Michelle Bahr seconded the Motion.  Motion by Michelle Bahr to approve the plan as presented to the Board on August 10, 2015, with the Board open to naming rights, and appropriating money earmarked for maintenance costs of the current facility. The Board requests updates from the Booster Club semi-annually, with final Board approval at the end of the Booster Club’s capital campaign.  Dave Blum seconded the Motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
 
Motion by Ann Staiert to approve the First Readings of Board Policies 500.16 Truancy, 500.16E1 Letter to Parent/Guardians Regarding Attendance, and 500.16R1 Truancy Regulations. Michelle Bahr seconded the Motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
 
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a Motion was made by Ann Staiert to adjourn the Special Meeting at 6:45 p.m.  Michelle Bahr seconded the Motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
The Board immediately entered into a Work Session where Board Goals were discussed.

 

Theresa Romens                                                       Debbie Schoening
President                                                                  Board Secretary Pro Tem
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