Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood High Media Center
Monday, January 11, 2021
Call to Order
President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Becker, Ann Staiert, Elizabeth Richardson, and Tim Becker.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on December 14, 2020 and public hearing/special meeting on December 18, 2020.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
100 |
Educational Philosophy |
|
100 |
Legal Status of the School District |
|
101 |
Educational Philosophy |
|
102 |
Goals and Objectives of the Education Program |
|
103 |
Educational and Operational Planning and Needs Assessment |
|
104 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination , Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation |
|
104.1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation |
|
104.1N1 |
Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination |
|
104.1N2 |
Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination |
|
104.1E1 |
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation Notice |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
104.1R1 |
Grievance Procedures |
|
104.1E2 |
Complaint / Grievance Filing Form |
|
104.1E3 |
Grievance Documentation Form / Disposition of Complaint |
|
104.2 |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy |
|
104.2CF |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Complaint Form |
|
104.2WF |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Witness Form |
|
104.2P |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures |
|
105 |
District Operating Principles: Board of Education and Superintendent |
|
106 |
Operating Principles: Administration and Staff |
4E – New Hires Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Ben Berberich |
Assistant Girls Track Coach |
$3,850 |
|
Julie Boles |
Special Education Associate - PreK |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Laura Carroll |
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place Daycare |
$10.77 per hour |
|
Emily Dietz |
Yearbook Sponsor |
$3,575 |
|
Sam McIntyre |
General Education Associate |
$9.92 per hour |
|
Abbie Rumery |
Special Education Associate - PreK |
$10.92 per hour |
|
Nicole Schuppan |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$150 per day |
4F – Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
None |
|
|
4G – Separation from District
|
NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Karen Barrett |
Teacher/Librarian |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Diane Drummond |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Shari Gregory |
School Nurse |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Robin Hundt |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Kathryn Johnson |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Janis Moore |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Becky Palmer |
Teacher |
Retirement |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Ruth Stirewalt |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2020-2021 SY |
|
Waunita Tolle |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Resignation |
January 5, 2021 |
|
L. Raye Warren |
On-Site Leader |
Resignation |
January 8, 2021 |
|
Sheena Winchel |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
Resignation |
January 6, 2021 |
4H – Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
Donovin C. |
East Mills |
Change in district of residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
McKena C. |
East Mills |
Change in district of residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Sarah L. |
Council Bluffs |
Remain after move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Lucy M. |
Fremont-Mills |
Change in district of residence |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Camry R. |
Lewis Central |
Remain after move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
|
Calyla S. |
Glenwood |
|
Lewis Central |
Approve |
2021-2022 |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of December 31, 2020.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
NHS |
Blanket and Fleece Donations |
Making and donating of blankets to nursing home |
AMAP |
Ongoing |
|
FFA |
Jerky and Popcorn Sales |
Official dress apparel, service project banners, CDE and SAE materials |
$2,000 |
2/16-3/5/21 |
|
FFA |
Community Breakfast |
Official dress apparel, service project banners, CDE and SAE materials |
$1,500 |
2/27/2021 |
|
Plant Science Class ASP |
Plant Sales |
Purchase plant containers and materials for ASP classroom |
$100 |
4/1-5/21/21 |
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Kevin Kilpatrick |
Show Choir Competition |
Gretna, Nebraska HS |
01/16/2021 |
01/16/2021 |
4L – Grant Requests
|
NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
Omaha Community Foundation Grant |
To improve the quality of life in each of the nine counties served by supporting needs in the areas of civic engagement, culture, health, education, and social services. |
$3,310 |
4M – Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
None |
|
|
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
None
Presentations
None
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.
New Business
- Approval of Addendum to Current Contract with Iowa Western Comm College
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve addendum to the current contract with IWCC. Tim Becker 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 Elizabeth Richardson and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:31 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Meckna, Board Secretary
