January 7, 201 1
To: All School Board Members
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent
Voting Orders:
Dave Blum - At-Large '13
Henry Clark - At-Large '13
David Warren - At-Large '13
Linda Young - At-Large '11
Theresa Romens - At-Large '11
Re: Working agenda for the Regular Meeting on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Silver City United Methodist Chu rch, 210 Oak St., Silver City, Iowa.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to order
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Motion 4.A.
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SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
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FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. We will be recogn izing Gordon Woodrow for his contributions to our home
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football games and pep rallies.
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CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting on November 22, 2010, the Minutes of the Public Hearing and the Regular Meeting on December 13, 2010, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting on December 20, 2010.
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I am seeking approval of the minutes.
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B. Approval of agenda
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
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Motion 4.B.
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C. Approva l of Board Policies - Second Readings
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Motion 4.C.
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Second Readings:
1. None
I am seeking approval of the above policies' second readings.
D. Approval of Board Polices - First Readings
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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805 .7
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General Intangible Assets
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Old Policy #403.4
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Early Retirement Incentive of Certificated Staff*
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3.
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Old Policy #407 .3
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Early Retirement Incentive of Classified Personnel *
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I am seeking approval of the above policies' first readings.
*The policies referencing the incentive plans were left out of the board policy book when the board policy book was updated by the attomey firm. When I contacted them conceming this it is standard practice for the board to review them each year so they do not put them in when they update. I am seeking approval to reinstate these policies into our current policy book.
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NEW HIRES Motion 4.E.
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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SALARY
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Emilie Congdon
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Food Service Substitute
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$8.58 per hour
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Maxine Dingman
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Food Service Substitute
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$8.58 per hour
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Twyla Lavery
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Food Service Substitute
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$8.58 per hour
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Carla Williams
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.25 FTE Title I Math Teacher
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$4,088.18
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RESIGNATIONS Motion 4.F.
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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EFFECTIVE DATE
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Cathy Peckham
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Learning Center Teacher Associate
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January 1, 2011
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Denise Pavelka
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Food Service Dishwasher
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December 20, 2010
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Myron Ocander
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Teacher (High School Chemistry/Biology)
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End of 2010-2011 SY
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I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s).
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OPEN ENROLLMENTS Motion 4.G.
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STUDENT NAME
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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DATE RECEIVED
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Hannah Usher
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Council Bluffs Comm unity School District
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12/16/2010
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Sierra Zurek
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Glenwood
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12/21/2010
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Justin M. Osbahr
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Glenwood - RESCINDING
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Stephanie A. Osbahr
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Glenwood - RESCINDING
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I am seeking approval of the above open enrollment(s).
H. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Young will have reviewed the bills
2. Vendor Report
3. Board Report
I. Fundraising Requests
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
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PURPOSE
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TARGET AMOUNT
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DATES
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MS Student Council
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Cookie Eating Contest/Raffle
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Clicker System for the MS
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$ 25
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1/25/2011
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MS Student
Council
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Candy Grams
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Clicker System for the MS
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$ 400
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2/7/11- 2/14/11
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MS Student
Council
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Dance
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Clicker System for the MS
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$ 300
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1/14/2011
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HS FFA
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Community Breakfast
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Give back to the
community
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$ 200
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2/26/2011
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Spanish Club
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Dance/concession
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Attend concert
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$ 500
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10/29/2010
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I am seeking approval of the above fundraisers.
J. Out of State Travel Motion 4.J.
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Activity
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Date
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Destination
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Requested By
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Track meet
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3/19/2011
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Wayne, NE
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Mark Starner/Brad Rasmussen
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I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.
K. Overnight Stay Requests
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Activity
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Requested By
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Destination
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Skills Iowa Conference
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Karen Bueltel/Kim Blanchard
Robin Albert/Kevin Farmer
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1/11 & 12/2011
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Managing your Life in the
Age of Distraction
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Kevin Farmer
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1/23 & 24/2011
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Managing your Life in the
Age of Distraction
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Kerry Newman
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1/23 & 24/2011
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Managing your Life in the
Age of Distraction
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Scott Arkfeld
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1/23 & 24/2011
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Skills Iowa Conference
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Heidi Stanley/Melanie Howard
Kelsey Miller/Colleen Confer
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1/11& 12/2011
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Skills Iowa Data Team
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Heidi Stanley
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2/8 & 9/2011
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Skills Iowa Data Team
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Kevin Farmer
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2/8 & 9/2011
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Baseball Clinic
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Brett Elam/Curt Kaufman
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1/28-30 /2011
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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Comments from Public
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Comments from Board
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Presentations
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REPORTS
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Building Administrator Repprts
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High School
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Middle School
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West Elementary
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Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
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Building Bridges Learning Center
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Activities Director Report
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Kid 's Place Director 's Report
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Technology Report
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Food Service Report
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Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
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Print Shop
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7. OLD BUSINESS
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None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Revisions of Principal Job Descriptions
I am seeking approval of the revisions to the job descriptions for the Northeast, West and Middle School Principals. The only revisions being made are the grade levels.
B. Administrator 's Health Insurance Benefit
I am seeking approval to offer the administrators benefit dollars instead of the district purchasing the health insurance plan for them. They may use these dollars toward the purchase of health insurance if they wish.
C. Administrative Services Agreement
I am seeking approval of the Administrative Services Agreement between The State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, and the Glenwood Community School District for 403(b) Plan Administration.
D. Facilities Assessment Proposal; DLR
I am seeking approval to accept DLR's proposal to provide our district a comprehensive facilities assessment.
9. CLOSED SESSION
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The Board will move into Closed Session as provided in Section 21.S( l )(i) of the Open Meetings Law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session.
10. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
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Action if necessaty
11. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: After adjournment the Board will go into an exempt session - Negotiations strategies - per provisions of Chapter 20.17(3).
UPCOMING MEETINGS -
Mon., Feb. 14 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Glenwood High School Media Center - Glenwood, IA Mon.,
Mar. 14 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - St. John Lutheran Church, 620 Main Street, Mineola , IA
Mon., April 11 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m . - Pacific Junction United Methodist Church, 604 Lincoln Ave.
Mon., May 9 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - Silver City United Methodist Church, 210 Oak Street, Silver City, IA
Mon., June 13- Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m . - Glenwood High School Media Center - 7:00 p.m. - Glenwood , IA