You are here

Home » MEETINGS & AGENDAS » Archives - Board Agendas » 2012 - 2013 Board Meeting Agendas

February 11, 2013 Board Meeting Agenda

February 8, 20 13
 
To:        All School Board Members
 
From:    Devin  Embray, Superintendent
 
Voting Orders:
Dave Blum - At-Large ' 13
Henry Clark - At-Large ' 13
Ann Staiert - At-Large ' 13
Craig Patzer - At-Large ' 1 5
Theresa Romens - At-Large ' 15
 
Re:         Regular Meeting - Monday, Februa ry 11- 7:00 p.m.
    Glenwood Community High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, Iowa
 
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION - None for February
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION - None for February
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A .  Approval of Minutes                                                                                                                                  Motion  4.A.
I am seeking approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 14, 2013, the Super Board Meeting held on January 17, 2013, and the Special Meeting/Work Session held on January 28, 2013.
 
8. Approval of agenda                                                                                                                                       Motion 4.B.
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
 
 
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
 
 
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
I.
503.6
Student Injury or Illness at School
2.
503.6IF
Glenwood Community School District Injury Report
3.
503.8
Student Insurance
4.
503.9
Student Use of Motor Vehicles
5.
503. 10
Student Work Permits
6.
503. 1 1
Emergency School Closings
7.
503. 12
Emergency Plans and Fire/Tornado/Disaster Drills
I am seeking approval of the above policy's second reading.
 
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings - Ther are no first readings for February 
 I am seeking approval of the above policies' first reading.
 
E. NEW HIRES                                                                                                                                                              Motion 4.E.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Tabitha Evans
Substitute Child Care Provider at Kid 's Place (Floater)
$8.23 per hour
Amy Benson
Head Girls Soccer Coach
$4,620.00
Mary Finn
Substitute Teacher
$ I 14.00 per day
 
I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
 
 
F. TRANSFERS                                                                                                     Motion 4.F.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Kelly Chambers
Full Time Food Service Dishwasher to Food Service Subst itute
$8.58 per hour
Ethel Minchew
From Substitute Food Service to Full Time Food Serv ice
$9.58 per hour
I am seeking approval of the above transfers within the district.
 
 G. SEPARATION FROM DISTRICT            Motion 4 .G.
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
TYPE OF SEPARATION
DATE OF SEPARATION
Kevin Farmer
Principal
Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive
June 30, 2013
Chris Martin
Part-ti me Custodian
Resignation
January 28, 2013
Karen Hansen
Teacher
Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive
End of 2012-2013 SY
Janet Bradley
Food Service
Resignation
December 15, 2011
I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s) and retirement(s). I am also requesting approval for the Leave Incentive for those who qualify. Any coaching/sponsorship positions are contingent upon finding suitable replacements.
 
H.  OPEN EN ROLLMENTS                                                                        
STU DENT NAME
RECEIVlNG  DI STRICT
 
DATE RECEIV ED
Brennan A.
Glenwood - Kindergarten Student for 2013-2014
January 14, 2013
Kaylee T.
Treynor - Remain after move to new district
January 22, 2013
Klara T.
Treyn or - Remain after move to new district
January 22, 2013
Donavan A.
Glenwood - 2013-2014
January 22, 2013
Samantha P.
Council Bluffs - Change in District of Residence
January 15, 2013
Jerran B.
Glenwood - Change in District of Residence
January 25, 2013
Nadia G.
Glenwood - 2013-2014
February 1, 2013
I am seeking approval of the four Open Enrollment Applications into the Glenwood District. The Board need only approve those requesting to attend the Glenwood District.
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
2. Vendor Report
3. Board Report
 
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET AMOUNT
DATES
West Library
Book Fair
Library Books
$ 1,500
3/15-22/13
Key Club
March Madness Dance
Backpack Program
$800
3/15- 18/13
School Dist.
Hosting Justo Lamas Concert
Collect concert admission from other schools
AMAP
3/8/2013
 
Builders Club
 
March Madness Dance/Game
American Heart Donation; Flag; Act Night Equip
 
$ 1 ,200
 
3/8/2013
MS Student Council
 
Hat & Jean Day
 
Special Olympics Donation
 
$300
 
2/14- 1 5/13
I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers.
 
K. Out of State Travel
Activity Date Destination Requested By
Braille Tactile Conference 4/11-13/2013 Baltimore, Maryland Lory Lewellyn

I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.

L. Overnight Stay Requests
ACTI V ITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINAT ION
All Stale Speech Festival
Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
3/24-25/2013
Cedar Falls, Iowa
State FCCLA Leadership Conference
Janis Moore & Members
3/24-26/2013
Des Moines, Iowa
 
 
 
 
Football  Convention
Cory Faust, Adam Buthe, John Woodrow, Jerad Kruse, M i chael Joyner, Chris Visser, Alex Williams, Barry Loeffelbein, Brad Asche
 
 
 
 
3/8-9/20 13
 
 
 
 
Jefferson, Iowa
Baille Tactile Conference
Lory Lewellyn
4/11-13/2013
Baltimore, Mary land
Volleyball Coaches Clinic
Maria Jacobus
2/22-23/2013
Ames, Iowa
Spring IASBO Con ference
Shirley Lundgren
3/26-28/2013
Ames, Iowa
ISBMA Academy
Shirley Lundgren
5/2-3/2013
Ames, Iowa
Volleyball Coaches Clinic
Mary Pat King
2/33-23/2013
Ames, Iowa
I am seeking approval of the above ovemight stay requests
 
M Grant Requests
NAME OF GRANT
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
Mills County Community Foundation
To purchase materials for Kid's Place art centers in all rooms, A CD/Cassette player for the 2's room, Stacker Pegs for the 4's room, a paper rack and cubbie trays, mats for the infant room and blinds.
$ 1,250.00
 
I am seeking approval of the above grant request.
  1. ANNOUNCEMENTS  AN D COMMUNICATIONS
    1. Com ments from Public
    2. Com ments from Board
    3. Presentations - The 4th Grade PLC will present the Board with an update.
 
  1. REPORTS
    1. Building Administrator Reports
      1. High School
      2. Middle School
      3. West Elementary
      4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
      5. Building Bridges Learning Center
    2. Activities Director Report
    3. Kid 's Place Director's Report
    4. Technology Report
    5. Food Service Report
    6. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
    7. Print Shop
    8. School Improvement Report
  1. OLD BUSINESS -None
  2. NEW BUSINESS

A. Revision to Leave Incentive Policies

I am seeking approval to extend the deadline date on the Leave Incentive policies from February 15 to March 1 for Licensed and Classified staff. This extension will be for the 2012-2013 year only. I am also seeking approval to waive the second reading on those policies.

B. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Mills County Public Health
I am seeking approval of the MOU wiht MCPH for the use of the High School and Middle School should the facilities be needed as a treatment site in the event of a disaster.
 
C. Approval of School Funding Resolution
I am seeking approval of the School Funding Resolution, which states that the school board is in support of providing adequate current funding for Iowa schools requests 4% allowable growtlt is approved by the Iowa Legislature for 2013-14 and 2014-15 and conceptual implications of the Education Reform Proposal.
 
D. Approval of "Glenwood Night with the Huskers" Contract
I am seeking approval of the "Glenwood Night with the Huskers" contract, for the total amount of $1,700. This amount includes a $200 gasoline allowance, as well as a $150 fee for each Husker Hoops player that participates (not to exceed 10 players).
 
E. Approval of Video on Demand Tra ining Series Contract
I am seeking approval of the six part Google Video on Demand Training Series.  A total payment  of $9,000 is to be paid  upon the delivery of all codes and login for all six courses of tlte training.
 
F. Approval of Budget Guarantee Resolution
I am seeking approval of the following resolution: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Glenwood Community SChool District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2013-2014 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under Section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
 
G. Approval of Quote for Soccer Complex Bleachers
I am seeking approval of the quote from Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises, LLC, in the total amount of $31,415.00 for the Bleachers, Announcers/Scorer's Table Notch, and an 8'x12' Press Box Understructure with Landing at the soccer complex.
 
H. Approval to File the Summer Food Service Program  Application
I am seeking approval to file the Summer Food Service Program Applicatoin and to hold such program at the Glenwood Middle School and Kid's Place for Breakfast and Lunch. The program will also be held for students in the Jump Start summer school program at West Elementary if applicable. 
 
I. Approval of Agreement Glenwood Community School District, Green Hills AEA and Joseph Du Fore
I am seeking approval of the Agreement between Glenwood Community School District, Green Hills AEA, and Mr. Joseph Du Fore. Mr. Du Fore has agreed to present at the Summit 2013 Midwest Google Education Summit, sponsered by the Glenwood Community School District and Green Hills AEA. 
 
J. Approval of Rental Agreement with Kaufman Hall
I am seeking approval of the Rental Agreement with Kaufman Hall for use of the facility on March 23 for curriculum vendor day.
 

9. Adjournment

 
 
Upcoming  Meetings -    
Monday, February 25, 2013 - Board Work Session - 6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood,  Iowa
Monday, March 11, 2013 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, Iowa