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January 14, 2013 Work Session and Regular Meeting Agenda

January 13, 2013
 
To:         All School Board Members
From :    Devin Embray, Superintendent
 
Voting Orders:
Dave Blum -At-Large ' 13
Henry Clark - At-Large ' 13
Ann Staiert - At-Large ' 13
Craig Patzer - At-Large ' 15
Theresa Romens - At-Large ' 15
 
 
Re:         Board Work Session -Monday, January 14 - 6:00 p.m.
    Regular Meeting - Monday, January 14 - 7:00 p.m.
    Glenwood Community High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street
 
Board Work Session -6:00 p.m.
 
1. Call to Order
 
2. Discussion regarding Leave Incentive Policies for Licensed Staff and Classified Staff
 
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order
  1. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION -None
  1. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION -None
  2. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1.  Approval of Minutes

I am seeking approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting held December 10, 2012.

B. Approval of agenda
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
No Second Reads
I am seeking approval of the above policy's second reading.
 
POLICY #
POLICY NAME
I.
503.6
Student Injury or Illness at School
2.
503.6IF
Student Injury or Illness at School Incident Report Form
3.
503.8
Student Insurance
4.
503.9
Student Use of Motor Vehicles
5.
503.10
Student Work Pennits
6.
503.11
Emergency School Closings
7.
503.12
Emergency Plans and Fire/Tornado/Disaster Drills
8.
502.1R
Student Participation in School Sponsored Events - Regulations
I am seeking approval of the above policy's first reading.
 
E. NEW HIRES
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SA LA RY
Nancy Blum
Substitute Food Service Worker
$8.58 per hour
Richard Draper
Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.29 per hour
Karlye Groom
Authorized Substitute
$104.00 per day
Diana Crouch
Authorized Substitute
$ 104.00 per day
Mark Stamer
Core Weight Training - Middle School
$660.00
Brian Stanley
Core Weight Training - Middle School
$660.00
Jordan Bueltel
Middle School Girls Track
$2,420.00
Leveme Rohrberg
Substitute Bus Driver
$14.53 per hr
 
I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
 
F. TRANSFERS                                                                                                                              Motion 4.F.
None
I am seek ing approval of the above transfers within the district.
 
G. SEPARATION FROM DISTRICT
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTI VE DATE
Dan Jones
Substitute Bus Driver
December 3, 2012
Steve Sylvester
Substitute Bus Driver
December 6, 2012
Jim Thrane
Substitute Bus Driver
December 28, 2012
Ethan Watkins
Substitute Bus Associate
December 4, 2012
Kristine Wilson
Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
December 7, 2012
Sharon Stanley
Substitute Food Service Worker
December 1 , 2012
Jennifer Decker
Substitute Food Service Worker
December 1, 2012
Renee Camey
Teacher Associate
February 1, 2013 or before if replacement found
 
I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s).   The coaching/sponsorship positions are contingent uponfinding suitable replacements.
 
H. OPEN ENROLLMENTS
STUDENT NAME
RECE I V ING DISTRI CT
DATE RECE IVED
Briseis K.
Clayton Ridge - Iowa Virtual Academy
12/18/2012
Dacia K.
Clayton Rid ge - Iowa Virtual Academy
12/18/2012
William C.
Glenwood
01/03/2013
Connor G.
Glenwood
01/09/2013
James K.
Glenwood
01/09/2013
Sidney K.
Glenwood
01/09/2013
 
I am seeking approval of the four Open Enrollment Applications into the Glenwood Distr ict. The Board need only approve those requesting to attend the Glenwood District.
 
  1. Approval of Financial Reports
    1. Approval of Bills -Director Patzer will have reviewed the bills
    2. Vendor Report
    3. Board Report
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET
Af.lfOUNT
DATES
 
MS Student Council
 
Mr & Mrs Middle School
United Service Organization Donation
 
$100
 
1/28/13-2/1/13
MS Student Council
Winter Activities Night
Common Area Furniture
$500
2/1/2013
MS Student Council
Candy Grams
American Heart Donation
$300
2/8-2/14/13
FFA
Community Breakfast
SLC and NLC
TBD
2/23/201 3
FFA/ivfentors
Loos Change Containers
Mentors choice of supplies at West
 AMAP
2/19-22/13
Student Counci l
Coffee Shop
Pay for 30% of students AP exam
$300
1/15-4/19113
FCCLA
Valetine Sales
State Conference
$300
1/22-2/4/13
FCCLA
Dance Marathon
Children's Miracle Network
$500
2/22/2013
Marketing Class
Raffle 50/ 50
Curricular Project KN
$250
Spring 2013
Marketing Class
T Shirt Sales
Curricular Project KN
$250
Spring 2013
Marketing Class
Advertising
Curricular Project KN
$1,500
Soring 2013
Marketing Class
Raffle Merchandise
Curricular Project KN
$400
Spring 2013
Marketi\ng Class
Ticket Sales
Curricular Project KN
$1,200
Spring 2013
 
I am seeking approval of the abovefundraisers.
 
            K.   Out of State Travel                                Motion 4.K.
ACTIVlTY
DATE
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
International Reading Convention
4/19-23/2013
San Antonio, Texas
Nancy Wright
AASA National Board Convention
2/20-23/20 13
Los Angeles, California
Devin Embray
I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.
 
L. Overnight Stay Requests
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINATION
International Reading Convention
Nancy Wright
4/19-23/2013
San Antonio, Texas
All State Speech Festival
Russell Crouch
3/24-25/2013
Cedar Falls, Iowa
All State Individual Speech
Devon Ashby
3/24-25/2013
Cedar Falls, Iowa
XC Conference
Todd Peveri ll
1/5-6/2013
Grinnell, Iowa
ISU Cyclone Honor Band
Pete Jacobus and Students
2/1-2-2013
Ames, Iowa
National Board Convention
Devin Embray
2/20-23/2013
Los Angeles, California
Supt. Legislative Retreat
Devin Embray
1/30-31/2013
Des Moines, Iowa
Executive Leaders
Devin Embray
1/31-2/1/2013
Ankeny, Iowa
I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests
 
M. Grant Requests                                                                                            
None
I am seeking approval of the above grant request.
 
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS  AND  COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board
C. Presentations -
1) Representatives from Nolte, Corman and Johnson will present the 2011-2012 audit.
2) Technology Status Update - Kim Payne & Spiral Communications
 
6. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
2. Middle School
3. West Elementary
4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
5. Building Bridges Learning Center
B. Activities Director Report
C. Kid's Place Director's Report
D. Technology Report
E. Food Service Rep01t
F. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
G. Print Shop
H. School Improvement Reprt 
 
7. OLD BUSINESS - None
 
8. NEW BUSINESS
 
A. Approval of Leave Incentive Policies
I am seeking approval of the Leave Incentive Policies for the licensed staff and the classified staff. I would like to approve the first reading of the policies and waive the second readings. The changes to the policies would take effect upon approval.
 
B. Approval of the Audit Report for the 2011-2012 School Year
I am seeking teh approval of the 2011-2012 Audit Report. The Audit Report will be handed out at Monday's meeting.
 
C. Approval of Mid Term Graduates
I am seeking approval of the Mid Term Graduates as presented, pending completion of all requirements.
 
D. Approval of Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University
I am seeking approval of a Facilities Rental Agreement with Creighton University for the use of Morrison Soccer Stadium.  The total rental amount is $1,610, with an $805 deposit due February 1, 2013. Our soccer teams will be competing against Harlan on Friday, April 12, 2013 and would like to compete on the Morrison Soccer Field.  If approved, Harlan will reimburse the district for one-half of the cost, or $805.00.
 
D. Bus Cameras
I am seeking approval to accept the quote from Hoglund Bus Co. in the amount of $51,475.80 to replace Sprial Communications, who withdrew from the contract. In addition to the quotes, also included is a letter from Spiral Communications.
 
9. ADJOURNMENT
 
 
 
 
Upcoming Meetings - January 17, 2013 - Super Board Meeting - Engineers Office -Railroad Ave.- 6:00 p.m.
January 22, 2013 - Exchange of Initial Proposals - GEA and Board of Education 103 Central, 3rd Floor   - 4:30 p.m.
January 28, 2013 - Special Meeting/Public Hearingre Soccer Projects - 5:30 p.m .
Work Session to follow at 6:00 p.m. - 103 Central, 3rd Floor