Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
February 10, 2017
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘17
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘17
Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘17
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
Re: February Regular Meeting - Monday, February 13, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Board Meeting - January 9, 2017
2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - January 23, 2017
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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404.1
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Staff Personnel Family and Medical Leave
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404.1D
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Family and Medical Leave Definitions
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404.1N
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Family and Medical Leave Notice
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404.1RF
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Family and Medical Leave Request Form
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404.1R
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Family and Medical Leave Regulations
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803.8
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Travel Allowance
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D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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402.1
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Tutoring by Licensed Personnel
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402.3
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Student Teachers
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405.1
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Child Abuse Reporting
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405.1R
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Child Abuse Reporting Regulations
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405.2
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Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees
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405.2R
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Allegations of Abuse of Students by School Employees Regulations
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405.3
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Staff Personnel Complaints
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503.8
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Student Insurance
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E. New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Sara Barrett
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Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare
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$10.00 per hour
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Thomas Belt
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Custodian
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$10.85 per hour (plus .50 shift differential for hours worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
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Erika Dukes
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Assistant Middle School Girls Track Coach
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$1,000.00
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Erika Dukes
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Assistant Softball Coach
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$3,500.00
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Kathryn Hartley
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Part Time Special Education Preschool Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Amy Kent
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Accompanist
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$500.00
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Breanna Kjelvick
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Substitute Bus Associate (General & Special Education)
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$11.84 per hour
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Janice Kruse
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General Education Bus Associate
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$11.84 per hour
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Ashley Reese
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$120 per day
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Brian Stanley
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Assistant Middle School Boys Track Coach
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$1,000.00
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Angela VandeVoorde
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Custodian
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$10.85 per hour (plus .50 shift differential for hours worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
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F. Transfers
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NAME
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FROM / TO
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WAGE
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Robert Hammers
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From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
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$33.82 per route
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Carrie Houghtaling
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From General Education Teacher Associate to Child Care Associate
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$9.18 per hour
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Bruce Schoening
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From Substitute Bus Driver to Bus Driver
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$33.82 per route
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Arlene Belt
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Teacher
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Retirement
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End of 2016-2017 SY
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Jessica Stonerook
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General Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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February 14, 2017
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Cameron Vanatta
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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February 8, 2017
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Brooke Vander Voort
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Head High School Volleyball Coach
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Resignation
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January 27, 2017 (Contingent upon finding a suitable replacement)
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Enrique C.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Remain after move
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Council Bluffs Comm. School District
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Evan J.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Remain after move
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East Mills Community School District
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Lynden M.
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Clayton Ridge
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Emerald N.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2017-2018
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Treynor Community School District
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Alexis S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Gavin S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Liam S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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Taden S.
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Fremont-Mills Comm. School District
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2017-2018
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Glenwood Community School District
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Becker will have reviewed the bills
2. Approval of Additional Bills
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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Builder's Club
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March Madness Activity Night
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$400 to American Heart Association and rest to activities nights
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$900
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3/3/2017
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Student Council
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March Madness Basketball Game
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for homecoming and state leadership
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$1,200
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3/24/2017
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K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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DEPARTURE DATE
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RETURN DATE
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Deb Fajardo
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All State IE Speech
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Cedar Falls, IA
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3/26/2017
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3/27/2017
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Brian Albert
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Iowa Football Coaches Clinic
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Altoona, IA
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Cory Faust
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Drake Relays
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Des Moines, IA
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4/27/2017
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4/29/2017
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Michael Joyner
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ISU Golf Coaches Clinic
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Ames, IA
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3/2/2017
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3/4/2017
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Amy Benson
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2017 IAHSSCA Clinic/Annual Meeting
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Ames, IA
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2/24/2017
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2/25/2017
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Jedd Taylor
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Master Schedule Building Conference
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Waukee, IA
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2/13/2017
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2/14/2017
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Kendra Biermann
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Master Schedule Building Workshop
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Waukee, IA
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2/13/2017
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2/14/2017
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Janis Moore
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FCCLA State Conference
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Des Moines, IA
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3/26/2017
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3/28/2017
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Heidi Stanley
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Master Schedule Building (hosted by PowerSchool)
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Waukee, IA
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2/13/2017
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2/14/2017
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Heidi Stanley
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Success in Middle Grades
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Kansas City, MO
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2/27/2017
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2/28/2017
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Dixie Thomas
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All State
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Ames / Des Moines, IA
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3/9/2017
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3/10/2017
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Maria Jacobus
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ISU Golf Coaches Clinic
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Ames, IA
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3/2/2017
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2/3/2017
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Cory Faust
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NE Wesleyan
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NE Wesleyan
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3/21/2017
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3/21/2017
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Jeff Janssen
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NWU Track Meet
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Lincoln, NE
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3/21/2017
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3/21/2017
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Katie Wilson
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NWU Track Meet
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Lincoln, NE
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3/21/2017
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3/21/2017
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Cory Faust
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Drake Relays
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Drake
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4/27/2017
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4/29/2017
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Michael Joyner
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PLTW Spring Workshop
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Coralville, IA
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3/8/2017
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3/9/2017
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Katie Wilson
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Drake Relays
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Des Moines, IA
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4/27/2017
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4/29/2017
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L. Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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None
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5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update
1. Legislative Forums Schedule - The Mills County Forums will be held in January, February, and March of 2017.
2. Legislative Contacts
D. Presentations
1. Instructional Coaches - TLC coaches will present to the Board regarding feedback they have received from staff.
6. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
I. Print Shop Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Proposed 2017-2018 School Calendar Discussion
B. Approval to proceed with Paving Projects for the West Elementary staff parking lot and the Progressive Learning Center and Print Shop parking lot, as engineered and designed.
I am seeking approval to proceed with the paving projects as engineered and designed.
I am seeking approval of the 5 Year Plan as proposed.
(Please note - there are three tabs at the bottom of the sheet with information) I am seeking approval of the Vehicle Assessment Plan as presented in the link above and also to seek proposals for one new 83 or 84 passenger Yellow School Bus, to include the trade-in of one 1993 83 passenger Yellow School Bus, and also to seek proposals for one 8 or 9 passenger van or Suburban.
E. Approval to Sell
I am seeking approval to sell a 1997 Chevrolet 4 passenger car.
F.Approval of Speaking Engagement Agreement with Hill Productions & Media Group, Inc,
I am seeking approval of the contractual agreement with Hill Productions & Media Group, Inc. for the March 29, 2017 speaking engagement with Mitch Goudy, in the total amount of $750.
I am seeking approval of the Event Services Agreement with Complete Weddings & Events for the services of a DJ for Prom.
I am seeking approval of the Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for use of Morrison Soccer Stadium on April 13, 2017 at an estimated total cost of $1,594.50.
I. Approval of Voted PPEL Resolution Motion
The Youth For Action Committee (YAC) has presented to the Board of Education on two separate occasions. Based on the information provided to the Board of Education in those meetings, they have asked that the Board of Education pass a resolution to ask the voters of the district to approve the construction of a new activities complex on the current site.
9. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Board Work Session - February 27, 2017
SuperBoard Mtg; Need to change Date: Originally scheduled for March 2, 2017; Suggested date March 23, 2017 6-7 PM
NSBA Annual Conference - March 25-27, 2017 Denver, Colorado