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January 13, 2014 Public Hearing and Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray ­ Superintendent             Shirley Lundgren ­ Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712­527­9034 * Fax 712­527­4287
 
January 10, 2014
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At­-Large ‘17
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Michelle Bahr­ At­-Large ‘17
 
Ann Staiert ­ At-­Large ‘17
Craig Patzer ­ At­-Large ‘15
Theresa Romens ­ At-­Large ‘15
 
Re:       Public Hearing ­ Monday, January 13, 2014 ­ 6:45 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
Regular Meeting ­ Monday, January 13, 2014­ 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
Public Hearing
 
Regular Meeting
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. The Board will recognize Mark Starner for being named 2013 3A Regional Boys Track Coach of the Year
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. December 9, 2013 Work Session, Exchange of Initial Proposals and Regular Board Meeting
 
B. Approval of Agenda
 
C. Approval of Board Policies ­Second Readings
POLICY #
 
DESCRIPTION
Exclusion from a School Program Concerning Controversial Issues and/or Religious Issues
Instructional Materials Selection
Instructional Materials Selection Regulations
D. Approval of Board Policies ­First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
Instructional Materials Inspection
Instructional Materials Reconsideration
Instructional Materials Reconsideration Request Form
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Nicole Rivardo
Child Care Provider
$8.46 per hour
Tyler Ruse
Authorized Substitute Teacher
$108.00 per day
Sherry Wilson
Child Care Provider
$8.46 per hour
Michelle Jaworski
Substitute Associate (As needed during time when not on duty as a bus associate)
$9.49 per hour
Dennis Hagymasi
Substitute Bus Associate
$10.88 per hour
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Lisa Sherry
Special Education Teacher Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Kathy Vanatta
Cook
Resignation
December 31, 2013
Robert Jackson
Part Time Custodian
Resignation
February 28, 2014
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Tye N.
Glenwood
14­15 SY. Moving from Omaha into Fremont­Mills Dist.
Ryley N.
Glenwood
14­15 SY.  Moving from Omaha into Fremont­ Mills Dist.
Faylynn G.
Glenwood
Remain after move
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Bahr will have reviewed the bills
A. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
B. General Ledger Balance Report
 
J.FundraisingRequests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOU NT
DATES
West Library
Book Fair
Replace books in the library
$12,000
11/18­26/13
Northeast Library
Book Fair
Replace books in the library
Zero
11/18­26/13
Reach/SADD
Tip Night Pizza Ranch
Guest Speaker; Adopt­A­Troop; Red Out
$500
1/27/2014
MS Student Council
Candy Grams
American Heart Assn donation
$250
2/10­14/14
MS Student Council
Mr/Ms Middle School
United Service Organization donation
$300
1/20­24/14
MS Student Council
Winter Activities Night
Supplies for Activity Night/Teacher Appreciation
$700
1/24/2014
Student Council
Pink Out Cake & Lemonade
Susan B Komen Breast Cancer Awareness
Blank
2/11/2014
NE Library
Book Fair
Replace books in the library
Zero
3/31­4/7/14
K. Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
NSTA National Conf
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
Theresa Bledsoe
NSTA National Conf
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
Carol Fisher
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Mallory White
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Nancy Wright
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Heidi Stanley
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Shane Keeling
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Jennifer Lewis
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Melanie Howard
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Kelsey Miller
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Carie Finnegan
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Heidi Stanley
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Belinda Bessey
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Rick Nickerson
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tour.
01/17/2014
01/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
Adam Buth, Brad Asche, Brad Gregory & Team
L. Overnight Stay Requests
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATES
 
DESTINATION
NSTA National Conf
Theresa Bledsoe
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
NSTA National Conf
Carol Fisher
4/2/2014
4/5/2014
Boston, MA
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Mallory White
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Nancy Wright
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Heidi Stanley
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Shane Keeling
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Jennifer Lewis
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Melanie Howard
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Kelsey Miller
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Carie Finnegan
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
Decoding & The Adolescent Reader
Heidi Stanley
1/15/2014
1/16/2014
Kansas City, MO
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Belinda Bessey
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
TLC In Lincoln, Arkansas
Rick Nickerson
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Lincoln, AR
ISFLC
Devin Embray
2/11/2014
2/13/2014
Des Moines, IA
ISFLC
Shirley Lundgren
2/11/2014
2/13/2014
Des Moines, IA
SAI Executive Leaders
Devin Embray
1/30/2014
1/31/2014
Ankeny, IA
Boys Soccer Tournament
Shane Keeling
5/9/2014
5/10/2014
Waverly, IA
Cyclone Honor Band
Pete Jacobus
2/6/2014
2/8/2014
Ames, IA
GHAEA Superintendents’ Retreat
Devin Embray
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Des Moines, IA
Basehor/Linwood Wrestling Tour.
Adam Buthe, Brad Asche, Brad Gregory & Team
1/17/2014
1/18/2014
Kansas City, KS
M. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
 
 
 
4.ANNOUNCEMENTSANDCOMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
1) A representative from Nolte Cornman & Johnson will present the audit for the 2012-2013 school year and answer any questions.
2) Tim Oswald from Piper Jaffray
 
5.REPORTS
A.BuildingAdministratorReports
 
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Architect Proposal for Proposed Auxiliary Gym Project                                                                             Motion
The Board will select an architect from the four selected for interviews.
 
B. Approval of High School Auxiliary Gymnasium Project                                                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval of moving forward with the gym project not to exceed 3.5 million dollars.
 
C. Approval of Engagement Letter with Piper Jaffray and form of Loan Term sheet.                                        Motion 
I am seeking approval of the Engagement Letter and Loan Term sheet.
 
D.Approval of Renovation Plans for Building Bridges Learning Center Project                                                  Motion
I am seeking approval of the renovation plans for the Building Bridges Learning Center project.  Please note that the plans linked to this agenda item are not the final plans.  Plans in hard copy form, which will be final, will be available for viewing Monday evening.
 
E. Approval to send Building Bridges Learning Ctr Renovation Project Out to Bid                                                    Motion
I am seeking approval of Renovation of the Learning center project to go​ to bid.  This space will be used for the 6­12 Apex program, Student Services and is adjacent to the current Alternative high School program.
 
F. Approval of Print Shop Renovation                                                                                                                       Motion
I am seeking approval of the Project Consideration for the Print Shop relocation and remodel not to exceed $48,000.
 
G. Approval of the Audit Report for the 2012­-2013 School Year                                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval of the 2012­2013 Audit Report.
 
H. Approval of Mid­Term Graduates                                                                                                                            Motion
I am seeking approval of the Mid­Term Graduates as presented, pending completion of all requirements.
 
I. Approval of 2014 Summer Projects from the Five Year Plan                                                                                       Motion
I am seeking approval of the summer projects as presented.
 
J.Approval of Revision to Work Outside the Classroom Policy                                                                                          Motion
I am seeking approval of the revision made to the Work Outside the Classroom Policy.
 
 
8. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                       Motion