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February 11, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M. High School Media Center
Monday, February 11, 2013
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.
 
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved for the Work Session and Regular Meeting on January 14, 2013; the Super Board Meeting on January 17, 2013 and the Special Meeting and Work Session held on January 28, 2013.
 
4B – Approval of Agenda
 
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY
POLICY NAME
503.6
Student Injury or Illness at School
503.6IF
Student Injury or Illness at School Incident Report Form
503.8
Student Insurance
503.9
Student Use of Motor Vehicles
503.10
Student Work Permits
503.11
Emergency School Closings
503.12
Emergency Plans and Fire/Tornado/Disaster Drills
 
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY
POLICY NAME
None
 
 
4E – New Hires
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
$114.00 per day
 
4F – Transfers
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
Kelly Chambers
Full Time Food Service Dishwasher to Food Service Substitute
$8.58 per hour
Ethel Minchew
From Substitute Food Service to Full Time Food Service
$9.58 per hour
 
4G – Separation From District
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
 
DATE
Kevin Farmer
Principal
Retirement - Requesting Leave Incentive
June 30, 2013
Willis Ballinger
Sub Bus Driver
Resignation
February 8, 2013
Chris Martin
Part-time 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
4H – Open Enrollments
STUDENT
RECEIVING DISTRICT
DATE RECEIVED
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.
Treynor – 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, 3013
4J – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of January 31, 2013 were approved.
4K – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
FUNDRAISER
PURPOSE
AMT
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
2/14-15/13
4L – Out of State Travel
DATE
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
4/11-13/2013
Braille Tactile     Removed from Agenda
Baltimore, MD
Lory Lewellyn
4M – Overnight Travel Requests
DATE
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
3/24-25/2013
All State Speech Festival
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
3/24-26/2013
State FCCLA Leadership Conference
Des Moines, Iowa
Janis Moore
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson, Iowa
Brad Asche
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson, Iowa
Cory Faust
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson
Adam Buthe
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson
John Woodrow
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson
Jerad Kruse
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson
Michael Joyner
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson
Alex Williams
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson
Chris Visser
3/8-9/2013
Football Convention
Jefferson
Barry Loeffelbein
2/22-23/2013
Volleyball Coaches Clinic
Ames, Iowa
Caitlyn McIntosh
4/11-13/2013
Braille Tactile Conference Removed from Agenda
Baltimore, MD
Lory Lewellyn
2/22-23/2013
Volleyball Coaches Clinic
Ames, Iowa
Maria Jacobus
3/26-28/2013
Spring IASBO Conference
Ames, Iowa
Shirley Lundgren
5/2-3/2013
ISBMA Academy
Ames, Iowa
Shirley Lundgren
2/33-23/2013
Volleyball Coaches Clinic
Ames, Iowa
Mary Pat King
4N – 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.
$1250.00
 
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. Karen Bueltel wanted to publically express her gratitude and thanks to Mr. Farmer for all of his hard work and for the opportunities he has given kids, staff and Karen.
 
Comments from Board
Henry reported on a legislative session he recently attended. Henry also thanked Mr. Farmer for all of his hard work and dedication to the district.
 
Presentations
Laurie Weekly, Marcia Van Ness and Jennifer Tallmon presented on the 4th grade PLC. They shared their success in increasing student proficiencies with multiplication and division strategies.
 
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.Revision to Leave Incentive Policies
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve extending the deadline on the Leave Incentive policies from February 15th to March 1st for the 2012-13 school year only. The second reading of policies 401.7 and 403.5 was waived. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.               Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Mills County Public Health
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Mills County Public Health 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. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.               Approval of School Funding Resolution
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the School Funding Resolution stating the Glenwood Community School District Board of Education requests that the Iowa Legislature set a 4% allowable growth rate for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years prior to consideration of educational reform measures. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.               Approval of “Glenwood Night with the Huskers” Contract
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the “Glenwood Night with the Huskers” contract in the amount of $1,700. This amount includes a $200 gasoline allowance and a $150 fee for each Husker Hoops player that participates. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                Approval of Video on Demand Training Series Contract
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the six part Google Video on Demand Training Series.  A total payment of
$9,000 will be paid upon the delivery of all codes and login information for all six courses of the training. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
F.Approval of Budget Guarantee
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the following resolution: RESOVLED, 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. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
G.               Approval of Quote for Soccer Complex Bleachers
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the quote for the soccer complex bleachers from Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises, LLC, in the amount of $31,415.00. The quote includes Bleachers, an Announcer and Scorer Table Notch and for an 8’ x 12’ Press Box Understructure with Landing. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
H.               Approval of Summer Food Service Application
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve filing the summer food service program application. Middle School and Kid’s Place will be sites to serve breakfast and lunch during the summer. If needed, West Elementary will be a site to offer students breakfast and lunch during the Jump Start summer school program. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
I.                 Approval of Speaker Agreement 2013
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the agreement between the 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 sponsored by the Glenwood Community School District and the Green Hills AEA. Craig Patzer seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
J.                 Approval of Rental Agreement with Kaufman Hall
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the rental agreement with Kaufman Hall for the use of the facility on March 23, 2013 for curriculum vendor day.  Ann Staiert 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 Henry Clark and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:52 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
                                                                                                                                      
Theresa Romens, Board President                                              Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary