Glenwood Community School District
Work Session of the Board of Directors
5:30 P.M. Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, December 12, 2011
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 5:36 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Board Goals
The Board worked on board goals using the SMART goal technique. Each board member wrote down their district goals and then each board member’s goals were categorized into five broad categories – Safety; Career Development/Preparation; Fiscal Responsibility; Student Achievement and Community Relationships. The board will continue working on the goals in January.
The work session was over at 6:55 p.m. The regular meeting started at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
Patricia “Grandma Pat” and Larry Thesier were recognized for giving their time and finances to improve the lives of our 1st graders.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on November 14, 2011 and the special meeting and work session on November 28, 2011.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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301
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Superintendent of Schools
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301.1
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Superintendent of Schools – Qualifications
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301.2
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Superintendent of Schools – Appointment, Contract and Contract Nonrenewal
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301.3
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Superintendent of School – Functions
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301.4
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Superintendent Evaluation
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301.5
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Superintendent Civic Activities
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302
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Building Principals
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302.1
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Building Principals - Qualifications
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302.2
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Building Principals – Appointments
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302.3
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Building Principals – Functions
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302.4
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Building Principals – Evaluation
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303
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Assistants to the Principals
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303.1
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Assistant to the Principal – Position
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303.2
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Assistants to the Principals – Qualifications
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303.3
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Assistants to the Principals – Appointment
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303.4
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Assistants to the Principals – Evaluation
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304
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Other Administrative Personnel
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304.1
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Other Administrative Personnel – Positions
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304.2
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Other Administrative Personnel - Qualifications
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304.3
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Other Administrative Personnel – Appointment
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304.4
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Other Administrative Personnel – Functions
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304.5
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Other Administrative Personnel – Evaluation
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305
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Administrative Cabinet
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306
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Administrative Organization Plan
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306.1
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Administrative Team
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306.2
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Administrative Structure
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306.3
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Management’s Negotiating/Meet & Confer Team(s)
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307
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Administrative Personnel Employment
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307.1
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Administrative Personnel Employment – Individual Contracts
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308
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Communication Channels
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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400
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Statement of Guiding Principles for Staff Personnel
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401
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Licensed Personnel Employment
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401.1
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Definition of Licensed Personnel
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401.2
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Selection of Licensed Personnel
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401.3
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Licensure Requirements
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401.4
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Contracts of Licensed Personnel
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401.5
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Evaluation of Licensed Personnel
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401.6
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Resignation of Licensed Personnel
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402
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Licensed Personnel Additional Considerations
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402.1
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Tutoring by Licensed Personnel
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402.2
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Substitutes for Licensed Personnel
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402.3
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Student Teachers
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403
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Classified Personnel Employment
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403.1
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Definition of Classified Personnel
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403.2
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Selection of Classified Personnel
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403.3
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Evaluation of Classified Personnel
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403.4
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Resignation of Classified Personnel
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Jennifer Brammer
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Substitute Bus Associate
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$10.43 per hour
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Richard Manley
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$14.53 per hr – 2 hr. min.
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Melissa Rehn
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Alternative High School Teacher Associate
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$9.29 per hour
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Ben Wiese
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$14.53 per hr – 2 hr min.
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David Young
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Mail Route
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$14.53 per hr – 2 hr min.
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Sam Segnar
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Authorized Substitute
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$103 per day
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William Putnam
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Authorized Substitute
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$103 per day
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Denise Williams
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Authorized Substitute
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$103 per day
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Michael Schmidt
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Cady Thygesen
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Carolyn Travis
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Mary Howery
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Nicholas Greiner
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Bryant Rasmussen
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Substitute Teacher
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$113 per day
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Jackie Johnson
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Substitute Driver and Bus Associate
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$14.53 per hour / $10.43
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4F – Resignations
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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DATE
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Elizabeth Garrison
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Substitute Bus Associate
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November 22, 2011
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Kara Huisman
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Head Volleyball Coach
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November 14, 2011
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William Magnuson
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High School Guidance Counselor & Assist Football Coach
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End of 2011-2012 SY
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Darcy Schwenk
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Cook
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December 6, 2011
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Carol Vinton
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Mail Route
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November 14, 2011
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4G – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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DATE RECEIVED
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Dylan R
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Glenwood
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11/16/2011
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4H – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of November 30, 2011 were approved.
4I – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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TARGET
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DATES
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West K-Kids
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Yearbook Sales
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Purchase Books for Guided Reading
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$250-$800
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02/2012-05/2012
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West K-Kids
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The NED Show
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Motivational Assembly
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$0
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04/05-11/2012
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Boys & Girls Basketball
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Pink Out
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Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness
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$300
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12/20/2011
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4J – Out of State Travel
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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None
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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DATE
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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01/17-18/2012
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Fierce Conversations
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Johnston, IA
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Kerry Newman
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01/17-18/2012
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Fierce Conversations
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Johnston, IA
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Scott Arkfeld
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Mills County
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Purchase sensors that measure changes is O2 and CO2
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$730
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
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. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board
There will be several upcoming special board meetings. On January 4, 2011 the board will meet in the Central Office board room from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to continue working on board goals. On January 5, 2011 the GEA will give the initial proposal to the board. Henry will represent the board at the meeting in the Central Office board room at 4:30 p.m. On January 24, 2011 the board will meet with the city and county at 6:00 p.m.
Presentations
Level II and Level III classroom teachers presented on Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Cheryl Hembry; Bill Jacobitz; Sharon Reid; Kurt Knox; Beth Burgess; Lynette Dunn; Tracy Swafford; Sharon Hofmann and Devon Monson explained the process they use as a collaborative team to develop a plan using SMART goals that improves student learning. Devon Monson showed a video of students using the PLC techniques in their classrooms.
Budget Presentation
Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, demonstrated the new Financial Planning Projection tool the district just implemented. This new financial planning program is free from the Iowa Association of School Boards.
Reports
Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Leave Incentive Options
The board discussed the leave incentive option for teachers. They talked about the pros and cons of offering a leave incentive and different scenarios of how the leave incentive could be offered.
B. Approval of Spiral Communications Service Agreement
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the service agreement with Spiral Communications for 32 hours of contracted tech support per month at $55.00 per hour. The total cost of the contract is
$1,760 per month or $21,120 per year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Drop Out Modified Allowable Growth Preliminary Funding
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Drop Out Modified Allowable Growth application in the amount of $605,771. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Contract for Security Camera Upgrade at West Elementary
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the bid from Communication Innovators, Des Moines, IA in the amount of $69,033.33 for the security camera upgrade at West Elementary. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Board Goals
Tabled until the January 2012 regular meeting.
F. Approval of Contract for Services from Alpha School
Ann Staiert made a motion to the contract with Alpha School for additional special education services. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
G. IASB Board of Directors
Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to vote for Bill Grove from the Council Bluffs Community School District Board of Directors to fill the one year term on the IASB Board of Directors. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Revenue Purpose Statement
Dave Blum made a motion to approve a Resolution Approving the Revenue Purpose Statement and Ordering an Election on a Revenue Purpose Statement to Authorize Expenditures from the State Secure an Advanced Vision for Education Fund. The election will be held on February 7, 2012 at the American Legion building from noon to 8:00 p.m. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. 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 Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting 9:25 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary