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
December 7, 2017
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘21
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘21
Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘21
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
Re: December Regular Meeting - Monday, December 11, 2017 - 5:30 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.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Board Meeting - November 13, 2017
2. Work Session - November 20, 2017
3. Special Meeting & Work Session - November 27, 2017
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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504.1F |
Release of Student Records Form |
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600 |
Statement of Guiding Principles for the Educational Program |
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601.1 |
School Calendar |
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601.2 |
School Day |
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602.1 |
Basic Instruction Program |
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602.2 |
Summer School Instruction |
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602.3 |
Special Education |
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602.4 |
Talented and Gifted Program |
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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602.5 |
Career Education |
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602.6 |
Health Education |
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602.6F |
Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form |
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602.7 |
Physical Education |
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602.8 |
Programs for At-Risk Students |
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602.9 |
Performance Testing for Classroom Credit |
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602.10 |
Alternative Programs |
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602.11 |
Foreign Study |
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602.12 |
Adult Education |
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602.13 |
Multicultural/Gender Fair Education |
E. New Hires
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Karen Barrett |
Large Group Speech 9th Gr. Sponsor |
$2,750 |
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Jennifer Buckingham |
MS Talent Show Assistant |
$500 |
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Kyle Gerdes |
Head MS Girls Basketball |
$2,750 |
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Ann Greenfield |
Individual Speech 9th Gr. Sponsor |
$3,000 |
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Jennifer Horner |
Large Group Speech 10-12th Gr. Sponsor |
$3,250 |
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Lisa Keltner |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
$10.36 per hour |
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Adam Orban |
Large Group Speech Co-Sponsor |
$500 |
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Candy Sibbitt |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
$9.65 per hour |
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Makenze West |
Individual Speech 10-12th Gr. Sponsor |
$3,500 |
F. Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Nancy Blum |
Food Service Server / Salad Bar to Substitute Food Service |
$9.98 |
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Gerard Leahy |
From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver |
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Anna Wade |
From Authorized Substitute Teacher to General Education Teacher Assoc. |
$9.36 per hour |
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Anna Wade |
From General Education Teacher Assoc. To Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$130.00 per day |
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Dwaine Atwood |
Bus Driver |
Retirement |
December 31, 2017 |
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Kathryn Hartley |
Substitute Special Education Teacher Assoc. |
Termination |
December 11, 2017 |
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Kathryn Johnson |
HS Assistant Volleyball Coach |
Resignation |
November 10, 2017 |
H. Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE |
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None |
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
- Approval of Bills - Director Becker will have reviewed the bills (Schedule)
- Approval of Additional Bills
- Board Financial Reports
- Estimated Line Item Budget Report
- General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
|
GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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Ramily/MS Student Council |
Coin Donations |
Donations to Mills County Public Health for Diaper Drive |
$200 |
12/15-12/21/17 |
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MS Student Council/Builders Club |
December Activity Night |
Donations to Mills County Public Health for Diaper Drive |
$500 |
12/15/2017 |
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Allison Henderson |
Preschool SDI Year 1 Training |
Des Moines, Iowa |
01/10/2018 |
01/11/2018 |
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Jeff Janssen |
Girls Track Meet |
Lawrence, Kansas |
04/20/2018 |
04/21/2018 |
|
Jeff Bissen |
Iowa High School Athletic Directors Assoc |
Iowa City, Iowa |
03/25/2018 |
03/27/2018 |
|
Devin Embray |
ISFLC December Conference |
Altoona, Iowa |
12/13/2017 |
12/14/2017 |
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Kristi Buman |
ISFLC December Conference |
Altoona, Iowa |
12/13/2017 |
12/14/2017 |
L. Grant Requests
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
Walmart Community Grant |
To help Ramily provide monthly meals and materials needed to offer family learning, workshops, and community-building activities. |
$250 - $2,500 |
M. Curriculum
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
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DRAFT (Approved by CCC on November 8, 2017) |
2017-2018 |
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DRAFT (Approved by CCC on November 8, 2017) |
2017-2018 |
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 -
- Middle School staff will present on the following:
- Class Meetings
- Hot Reads
- Science Teachers National Conference
6. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
E. Kid’s Place Report & Newsletter
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Financial Recommendation Motion
I am seeking approval to move the balance of the current money market
account to Iowa Schools Joint Investment Trust (ISJIT).
B. Approval of Student-Teaching Placement Agreement with Peru State College Motion
I am seeking approval of the Student-Teaching Placement Agreement with
Peru State College, for a placement during the Spring 2018 semester.
C. Approval of voted PPEL Resolution Motion
Based on the information provided to the Board of Education by the Youth Action
Committee in prior meetings, the Board of Education has been asked to pass a
resolution asking the voters of the district to approve the construction of a new
activities complex on the current site.
D. Approval of Modified Supplemental Application for At-Risk Funding Motion
I am seeking preliminary budget approval for the Modified Supplemental
Application for At-Risk Funding in the estimated amount of $514,020.
E. Approval of Mid-Year Stipends Motion
I am seeking approval of the mid-year stipends for the administrators’
Career Plan work.
F. Early Retirement Options for 2018-19 or beyond Discussion
I am seeking the BOE to consider the option of possible early incentive
packages to stay proactive in our general fund budget and future costing.
9. Board Input
A. Requested Future Work Session / Board Meeting Topics
10. ADJOURNMENT Motion
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Upcoming Meetings & Events:
December 11, 2017 - 5:30 p.m. |
Regular Board Meeting |
High School Media Center |
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504 E. Sharp St., Glenwood |
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January 8, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. Center |
Regular Board Meeting |
High School Media
504 E. Sharp St., Glenwood |
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January 22, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. |
Work Session |
Central Office Conference Room 103 Central, 3rd Floor |
