Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, February 10, 2014
Call to Order
Vice-President Blum called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: Vice-President Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert and Craig Patzer. Theresa Romens was absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on January 10, 2014 and special meetings on January 13, 2014; January 16, 2014; January 20, 2014 and January 23, 2014.
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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Instructional Materials Inspection
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Instructional Materials Reconsideration
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Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form
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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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604.4
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Use of Information Resources
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604.4R
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Use of Information Resources Regulations
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604.5
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Technology and Instructional Materials
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Rebecca Corners
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Substitute Teacher Associate
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$9.49 per hour
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Eric Greving
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Substitute Teacher
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$118 per day
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Brandee Jorgensen
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1:1 Teacher Associate for Blind / Visually Impaired
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$9.49 per hour
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Steve Cook
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Assistant Tennis Coach
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$2,070
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4F – Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Dani Evans
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Special Ed Associate / Substitute Food Service
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$8.78 per hour
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Giselle Roenfeld
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Food Service Dishwasher/Substitute Food Service
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$8.78 per hour
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Patricia Lacy
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Substitute Food Service / FT Food Service
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$9.78 per hour
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Bruce Schoening
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FT Bus Driver / Substitute Bus Driver
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Dennis Hagymasi
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Substitute Bus Associate / FT Bus Associate
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$10.88 per hour
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Page Two
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February 10, 2014 Minutes 4G – Separation from District
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Peter Jacobus |
H.S. Instrumental Music Teacher |
Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive |
End of 2013-14 SY |
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Garland Larsen |
Alternative H.S. Teacher |
Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive |
End of 2013-14 SY |
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Cheryl Hembry |
H.S. Special Education Teacher |
Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive |
End of 2013-14 SY |
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Denise Jacobsen |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
February 3, 2014 |
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Gloria Collins |
HS Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
January 30, 2014 |
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Lisa Sherry |
Substitute Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
February 6, 2014 |
4H – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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REASON
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Samantha S.
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Treynor
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Change in District of Residence
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David S.
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Treynor
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Change in District of Residence
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Izabella H.
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Treynor
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For 2014-2015 School Year
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Lucy H.
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Treynor
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For 2014-2015 School Year
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of January 31, 2014.
4J – 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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Reach/SADD/ Student Council
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Pink Out Free Will Donation Bucket
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Donate to Relay for Life
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AMAP
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2/11/2014
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Student Council
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March Madness Gate
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Leadership conferences; anti bullying; homecoming
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$1,500-
$1700
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3/7/2014
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Dance Team
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Little Kids Dance Camp
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Camp, costumes; uniforms; bags
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$500
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2/14/2014
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Key Club
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March Madness Dance
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Back pack donation
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$800
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3/7/2014
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Jazz Band
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Free Will Donation
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Contests
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AMAP
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3/27/2014
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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ACTIVITY
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LEAVE
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RETURN
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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USD Indoor Track Meet
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3/25/2014
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3/25/2014
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Vermillion, SD
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Brad Rasmussen
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2014 Iowa Reading Association
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6/24/2014
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6/25/2014
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Ames, IA
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Meg Schroeder
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Cross-State Collaborative Meeting of Rural States
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2/10/2014
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2/12/2014
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Minneapolis, MN
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Joan Crowl
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Math Olympiad
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3/20/2014
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3/20/2014
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Maryville, MO
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Craig Trager
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FCCLA State Conference
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3/23/2014
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3/25/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Janis Moore
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ISU Volleyball Coaches Clinic
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2/27/2014
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3/1/2014
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Ames, IA
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Maria D Jacobus
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State AD Conference
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3/30/2014
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4/1/2014
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Coralville, IA
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Jeff Bissen
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ACDA
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3/20/2014
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3/22/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Kay Fast
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Eric Rasmussen
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Brad Rasmussen
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Jeff Janssen
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Mark Starner
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Chris Visser
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2014
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4/26/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Todd Peverill
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GHAEA Legislative Conference
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2/5/2014
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2/6/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Devin Embray
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2014 IA Championship Volleyball Coaches Clinic
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2/28/2014
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3/1/2014
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Ames, IA
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Mary Pat King
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Iowa High School Coaches Volleyball Clinic
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2/28/2014
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3/1/2014
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Ames, IA
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Wendy Ausdemore
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NWMSU Math competition
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3/20/2014
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3/20/2014
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Maryville, MO
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Barry Loeffelbein
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Page Three February 10, 2014
4M – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Mills Co. Community Foundation
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Purchase materials and supplies that will improve the QRS scores for art, music, math, reading and safety at Kid’s Place Daycare
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$1,375
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Mills Co. Community Foundation
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Purchase equipment needed for the auxiliary gym (wrestling mat, clocks, sound system, and volleyball standards, nets and balls.
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$40,000
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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. Robert Vaughn spoke to the board regarding the Iowa Common Core.
Comments from Board
Ann Staiert judged an FCCLA event and reported on how the Glenwood students were very well prepared. Craig Patzer had attended a School Foundation meeting and a pool committee meeting. Superintendent Embray handed out a Task Force Report submitted by the Iowa School Foundation Formula task force facilitated by the Iowa Association of School Boards. This report showed the inequity between school districts in Iowa. Superintendent Embray lobbied with legislators in Des Moines last week.
Presentations
Brian Kissel, City Administrator, talked to the board on the 28E Agreement between the City of Glenwood and the School District for the proposed pool project.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Contractor for BBLC/APEX Remodeling Project
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the low bid from K C Petersen Construction Company in the amount of $271,300, for the Building Bridges Learning Center/Apex Remodel Project. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval to Install Panic Buttons and Intruder Security Systems
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve installation of panic buttons at Northeast, West, Middle School and High School and to install Intruder Security Systems at Northeast and West from Hyperion, in the amount of $49,880 with a monthly monitoring fee of $100. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Contract for Glenwood Night with the Huskers
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the contract for Glenwood Night with the Huskers. The high school marketing class would like to bring the Husker Hoops team to Glenwood on March 28, 2014 for a basketball game and autograph signing. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Page Four February 10, 2014
D. Approval of Budget Guarantee
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution as follows: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Glenwood Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2014-15 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Engagement Letter
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Engagement Letter with Dorsey & Whitney to serve as the district’s bond counsel for the issuance of revenue bonds for the auxiliary gym project. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Resolution of Intent
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the board resolution to approve law enforcement to carry concealed off-duty on school property provided they individually apply through the district so the district is aware of who is carrying off-duty on school property. The district will reserve the right to refuse application upon law enforcements supervisor indicating that the officer is not in good standing. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Resolution of Bonds
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of School Infrastructure Sales, Services and Use Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Craig Patzer and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:53 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary