Glenwood Community School District
Negotiations ad Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:15 P.M.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center
Monday, January 9, 2017 Negotiations
Negotiations began at 6:17 P.M. with Glenwood Education Association making their initial proposal
1. GLENWOOD EDUCATION ASSOCIATION - Initial Bargaining Proposal to the Glenwood Board of Directors
*GEA total package initial without insurance included 4.40%= $502,096.28
2. GLENWOOD BOARD OF DIRECTORS - Initial Bargaining Proposal to the Glenwood Education Association
*District total package initial without insurance included 1.44%= $164,200.87
After the reading of the initial proposal of the Glenwood Board of Directors, negotiations ended at 6:58 P.M. Negotiations will resume in exempt session on January 16 starting at 6:00 P.M. and tentatively scheduled for January 24th at 4:00 P.M.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:59 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Greg Schultz, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on December 12, 2016.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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402.2
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Substitutes for Licensed Personnel
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403.1
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Definition of Classified Personnel
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403.2
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Selection of Classified Personnel
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403.3
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Evaluation of Classified Personnel
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403.4
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Resignation of Classified Personnel
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– Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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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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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Alisa Bishop
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place Daycare
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$7.25 per hour
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Amy Demlow
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Accompanist
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$500 total
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Nicole Kaufman
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place Daycare
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$9.18 per hour
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Breanna Kjelvik
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Part Time Special Education Preschool Associate (1:1)
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$10.21 per hour
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4F – Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Elizabeth Schultz
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PT Special Educ Preschool Associate (1:1) to Special Education Associate (Level I)
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$9.21 per hour
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Dominic Robertson
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Regular Route Bus Driver to Substitute Bus Driver
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$32.16 per route
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4G – Separation from District
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Kaimana Ah Sam
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Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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January 6, 2017
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Duane Boege
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Building Custodian
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Termination
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December 20, 2016
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Julie Mendenhall
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Substitute Food Service Worker & Associate
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Resignation
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January 5, 2017
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4H – Open Enrollments
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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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Alexandria A.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Good Cause
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East Mills Community School District
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Abigayle B.
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CAM Community School District (Iowa Connections Academy
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2017-2018 SY
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Glenwood Community School District
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Jenevieve D.
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CAM Community School District (Iowa Connections Academy
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood Community School District
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Elijah E.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2017-2018 SY
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Treynor Community School District
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of December 31, 2016.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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TARGET
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DATES
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Student Council
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Mr & Mrs Middle School
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New Drinking Fountains at MS (bottle fillers)
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$100
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Jan-Feb 2017
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Student Council
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Jan/Feb Activities Night
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New Drinking Fountains at MS (bottle fillers)
/Teacher Gifts
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$700
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Jan-Feb 2017
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Student Council
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Valentine's Day
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New Drinking Fountains at MS (bottle fillers)
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$150
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Feb 6-14,
2017
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FFA
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WIX Filter Box Tops
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fair projects and materials
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AMAP
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Jan-Dec 2017
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Reach/SADD
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Pink Out
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Relay 4 Life Donation
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AMAP
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Jan. 24, 2017
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FFA
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Community Breakfast
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State and National Convention
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AMAP
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Feb. 25, 2017
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4K – 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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Barry Loeffelbein
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Iowa FB clinic
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Altoona, Iowa
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Scott Buresh
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IFCA 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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John Woodrow
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IFCA CLinic
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Altoona, IA
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3/4/2017
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3/4/2017
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Mark Starner
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Kansas Relays
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Lawrence, KS
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4/21/2017
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4/22/2017
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Mark Starner
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Drake Relays
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Des Moines, IA
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4/28/2017
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4/29/2017
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Thomas Harm
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KC Track and Field coaching clinic
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Kansas City, Missouri
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1/27/2017
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1/29/2017
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Thomas Harm
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Iowa Football Coaches Assn clinic
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Des Moines, Iowa
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3/3/2017
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3/4/2017
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Barry Loeffelbein
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IHSBCA
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Des Moines
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1/20/2017
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1/21/2017
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Cory Faust
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Kansas Relays
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Lawrence Kansas
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4/21/2017
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4/22/2017
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Brian Albert
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Kansas Relays
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Lawrence, KS
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4/21/2017
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4/22/2017
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Brian Albert
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Drake Relays
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Des Moines, IA
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4/28/2016
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4/29/2017
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Mills Co. Community Foundation
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Add a playcenter with storage to Kid’s Place infant room. This would replace current shelving.
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$2,167.68
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Michelle Bahr spoke about Future Ready Iowa Alliance and the direction the DE is going with CTE. Curt Becker spoke about the Education Foundation and the search for revenue sources to keep funding grants for the district.
Presentations
1. Shari Gregory presented to the Board the protocol for the Board to consider regarding epi pens. She also explained the program called EPIpens4schools and their donation to each building.
2. Bobbi Jo Rohrberg presented to teh Board the new curriculum addition to preschool known as Zones. It helps preschoolers identify that they how they are feeling and steps to take to get back on track when they feel out of sorts.
3. Curt Wilweding represented the Youth for Action Committee and approacehd teh Board to consider taking action and taking the Activities Complex project to a vote of the people. He presented the information and pictures of what the committee has been working on over the past couple of years and answered questions from the Board.
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.
Old Business
None
New Business
A.Possible Action on Youth for Action Committee Presentation
Greg Schultz made a motion for the Youth Action Committee to being work on research of the need as well as defined costs of the project for Board consideration at the January 23rd work session. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of the First Reading of the proposal Policy and Protocol for the use of EPI pens
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the first reading of the proposed policy and protocol. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Purchased Service for Custodial Support
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve utilizing Jani King Commercial Cleaning Services to offer custodial support until current open positions are filled pending review and approval of legal counsel. Curt 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 Curt Becker and seconded by Greg Schultz to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary