Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Auditorium
Monday, August 9, 2010
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Dave Blum, David Warren and Linda Young. Henry Clark arrived at 7:10 p.m.
Spotlight on Education
Members of the girls’ soccer team were recognized for their efforts at the state girls’ soccer competition. Athletic Director, Scott Arkfeld, presented each participant a certificate. They were coached by Brad Silvey and Caitlin McIntosh.
The baseball team was recognized for winning the state baseball championship. Each team member was presented a certificate by Athletic Director, Scott Arkfeld. They were coached by Brett Elam, Curt Kaufman and Kurt Schulz.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Linda Young made a motion to approve the consent agenda as amended including items 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F and 3G. David Warren seconded the motion. Young, Romens, Blum and Warren voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
3A - Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the regular board meeting on June 14, 2010 were approved.
3B – Approval of Agenda
3C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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1004.2R1
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Regulations Concerning the Use of School Facilities
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1004.3R2
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Fees for Use of School Facilities
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1004.4E1
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Community Use of School Facilities
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3D – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Beth O’Rourke
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Northeast Special Education - BD
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$38,409.00
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Mary Lee
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High School Math
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$45,624.00
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3E – Resignations
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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DATE
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Kimberly Brehm
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High School Math
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July 30, 2010
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3F – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT NAME
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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DATE RECEIVED
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Shelby Letuli
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Glenwood CSD
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07/29/2010
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Joe Keith Saufley
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Glenwood CSD
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07/05/2010
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King James Saufley
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Glenwood CSD
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07/05/2010
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3G – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of July 31, 2010 were approved.
Announcements and Communications
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. Becky Killpack voiced her concerns on the baseball concessions and restrooms. Debbie DeYoung voiced her concerns on the baseball restrooms. Dave Blum commented that the district is working toward great facilities.
Reports
Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop Director and Director of Operations reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
A. Purchase of Suburbans
Henry Clark made a motion to purchase two 2011 suburbans from Tincher Automall, Plattsmouth, NE at a cost of $34,610.00 per unit. David Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
New Business
A.Football and Baseball Lights
Linda Young made a motion to hire KPE Consulting Engineers to develop specs and bid information for new lights at the football and baseball field. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Northeast Elementary Office Renovation
Henry Clark made a motion to approve to hire KPE Consulting Engineers to develop specs and bid information for the office renovation at Northeast Elementary. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Review of all Board Policies
David Warren made a motion to approve Lynch Dallas, P.C. Attorneys-At-Law to review board policies and provide a new board policy book for a cost of $2,500.00. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Five Year Plan
Linda Young made a motion to approve the five year buildings, grounds, transportation and tech plan as presented. David Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Discussion of Legislative Action Priorities
The Board reviewed the 2010 IASB Legislative Action Priorities and Resolutions and selected five priorities that are most important to our district.
F. Approval of Legislative Action Priorities
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the following five legislative priorities - #1, #11 #17, #27 and #30. David Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Fundraiser Requests
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the following fundraising requests. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
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PURPOSE
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TARGET AMOUNT
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DATE
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6th Grade Science Camp
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Annual Science Camp
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To cover costs of 6th Grade Science Camp Week
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8/1/2010 –
no end date
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West K-Kids
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Sale of Paper, Pencils, Cookies
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To raise money to donate to local, state and international disaster programs
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$2,000-
$3,000
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9/1/2010 –
5/31/2011
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H.Approval of Increase in Tuition for Kid’s Place
Linda Young made a motion to approve the following fundraising requests. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Continued Use of Assessment Solutions
Dave Blum made a motion to approve to continue the use of Assessment Solutions for the 2010-11 school year. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Additional School Attorney
Henry Clark made a motion to approve adding Lynch Dallas, P.C. Attorneys-At-Law to our list of attorneys for the school district. David Warren seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Approval of Fiber Optic Bids
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the bid from Communication Innovators to install our Fiber Optic Wide Area Network to Northeast, West and the Print Shop for a cost of $140,000 including a performance bond. All bids received may be reviewed in the Central Administrative Office. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L. Approve of Contract with Holiday Inn
David Warren made a motion to approve a contract with Holiday Inn in Muscatine, Iowa so the district can reserve rooms for the girls’ soccer team for state competition June 2011. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M. Approval of Iowa Educators Consortium
Linda Young made a motion to approve the agreement with the Iowa Educators Consortium for the 2010-2011 school year. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N. Approval of Non-Union Salaries
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the non-union salary increases as presented in the board packet. Linda Young seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
O. Approval of Alternative High School Handbook
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Alternative High School Handbook as presented in the board packet. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Henry Clark to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretar