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December 14, 2015 Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 P.M.
Central Office Third Floor
Monday, December 14, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
Alan Hughes was recognized by the board for his generous donation of concrete.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on November 9, 2015, and the Board Work Session on November 23, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda – remove item 7B
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
500.11
Compulsory Attendance
1004.1
Participation in Public Activities by Students
1004.2
Contests for Students
1004.3
Sales Promotions Prohibited
1004.4
Money Raising Activities in the School District
1004.5
Participation in Community Fund Drives
1005.1
Visitors to School Premises
1005.2
Public Conduct on School Premises
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
406.1
Health and Safety
505.4
Graduation Requirements
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Karen Adair
Substitute Special Education Association
$9.98 per hour
Kadena Burgess
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$117 per day
Dan Chambers
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$117 per day
Miah Copley
Bus Driver
$16.52 (Probationary)
Leah Davis
Print Shop Associate
$8.98 per hour
Craig Florian
Assistant MS Talent Show Sponsor
$500
Shelly Lamkins
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.98 per hour
Melissa Lewis
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$117 per day
Alexandra Myers
Substitute Teacher
$127 per day
Michael Pratt
Lead Custodian
$12.12 per hour
Robert Radford
Co - MS Wrestling Coach
$2,375
Aaron Reeve-Lobaugh
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$117 per day
Dominic Robertson
Bus Driver
$16.52 (Probationary)
Evan York
Substitute Bus Driver
$31.36 per route
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Paula Barrett
From Cook to Assistant Kitchen Manager
$10.92 per hour
Kay Brooks
From Substitute Special Education Associate to Health Aide
$8.98 per hour
Chase Carter
From Special Education Teacher Associate to Bus Associate
$11.49 per hour
Amber Farnan
From Print Shop Associate to Curriculum Secretary
$12.00 per hour
Gary Johnson
From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
$33.02 per route
Cort Lovato
From Assistant HS Boys Soccer Coach to Head HS Boys Soccer Coach
$5,250
Julia Parks
From Cook to Assistant Kitchen Manager
$11.38 per hour
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Debra Jackson
Child Care Associate
 
September 28, 2015
 
Maria Jacobus
Head High School Volleyball Coach
Resignation
October 27, 2015
Ashley Konfrst
Child Care Associate
Resignation
July 24, 2015
Gage Lundy
Child Care Associate
Resignation
July 16, 2015
Justin Scroggs
Grounds/Maintenance
Resignation
December 8, 2015
David Smith
Bus Associate
Resignation
November 12, 2015
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Andy H.
Glenwood Community School District
Remain After Move
Teigh H.
Glenwood Community School District
Remain After Move
David R.
Glenwood Community School District
Good Cause
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of November 30, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
HS/MS Band/Choir
Deli International
2018 4 year trip to New York
AMAP
2/5-2/16/16
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
Red Owens Invitational
12/18/2015
12/19/2015
Southeast Polk High School
Bradley Asche
Jack Mendenhall Ames Invitational
1/8/2016
1/9/2016
Ames, IA
Bradley Asche
State Wrestling
2/17/2016
2/20/2016
Des Moines, IA
Bradley Asche
Ed Winger Invitational
1/22/2016
1/23/2016
Des Moines, IA
Bradley Asche
Bobcat Classic
1/15/2016
1/16/2016
Basehor, KS
Bradley Asche
KC Track Clinic
1/22/2016
1/24/2016
Kansas City
Jordan Bueltel
Glazier Track Clinic
12/4/2015
12/6/2015
Kansas City, MO
Ben Haynes
Glazier Track Clinic
1/22/2016
1/24/2016
Kansas City, Missouri
Brian N. Stanley
NCTE
11/19/2015
11/21/2015
Minneapolis
Robin Hundt
ISFLC Conference
12/15/2015
12/17/2015
Altoona, Iowa
Devin Embray
ISFLC Conference
2/17/2015
2/19/2015
Altoona, Iowa
Devin Embray
ISFLC
12/15/2015
12/17/2015
Altoona
Kristi Buman
Glazier Track and Field Clinic
1/22/2016
1/24/2016
Kansas City
Thomas Harm
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
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
Ann Staiert spoke about the Boost 4 Families meeting and the many areas they support and the funding cuts they are facing.
Presentations PLC Facilitators
Presentation by 3 PLC Facilitators for grades 6-12.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Teacher Leadership Assignment Agreements.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Teacher Leadership Agreements.   Ann Staiert seconded the motion.   All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Agreement with Mills County Emergency Management Commission.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with Mills County Emergency Management Commission for the purpose of providing certain portions of the district’s transportation building for the storage of the Commission’s emergency vehicles. Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of SBRC Application.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the  SBRC Application for the increase in student enrollment for the maximum modified supplemental amount of $251,394. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Proposal for Increase in Social Studies Credits.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the increase of required social studies credits from 6 to 7.  Curt Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Mid-Term Graduates\
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the mid-term graduates contingent upon completion of all requirements.   Curt Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Foster Grandparents Program.
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the memorandum of understanding with the foster grandparents program for volunteers at Northeast Elementary.  Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Administrator Growth Plan Stipends
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the admin growth plan stipends, all have made progress on their plans.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
H. Approval of 28E Agreement with Mills County Historical Society
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the 28E Agreement with the Mills County Historical Society for jointly developing land owned by the MCHS for the use of both parties. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of IAEP Purchasing Agreement for Ware Wash
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the agreement with IAEP for our Food Service Department.  Michelle Bahr 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 Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:25 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
                                                                                                                              
Theresa Romens, Board President                                                   Kristi Buman, Board Secretary