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July 10, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent             Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
 
 
July 7, 2017
 
To:         All School Board Members                                                  Voting Order:
                                                                                                  Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘17
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent                                       Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘17
                                                                                                  Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘17
                                                                                                  Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
                                                                                                  Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
 
Re:         July Regular Meeting - Monday, July 10, 2017 - 6:00 p.m.
     Central Office - 103 Central - Third Floor
 
1.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A.  Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A.  Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Board Meeting - June 12, 2017
2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - June 26, 2017
 
B. Approval of Agenda
 
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
501.1
Student Code of Conduct
501.3
Possession and/or Use of Weapons
501.4
Possession and/or Use of Illegal Controlled Substance
501.5
Student Suspension
501.6
Student Expulsion
501.7
Search and Seizure
501.7R
Search and Seizure Regulations
501.7E
Search and Seizure Checklist
501.8
Student Lockers
501.9
Questioning of Students
501.9R
Questioning of Students Regulations
501.10
Use of Video Cameras on School Property
 
D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
502.1
Good Conduct Policy
502.2
Student Government
502.4
Student Social Events
502.5
Student Interscholastic Activities
502.6
Student Participation in Non-School Sponsored Activities
502.7
Non-School Sponsored Student Organizations
502.8
Student Attendance at Events Outside of School
502.9
Student Honors and Awards
502.11
Student Fees, Fines and Surcharges
502.11F
Student Fees Waiver and Reduction Form
502.11P
Student Fees Waiver and Reduction Procedures
 
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Susan Casne
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level I
$9.36 per hour
Diane Drummond
MS Family Consumer Science & Health Teacher
$38,866 - Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts and favorable background check results
Cindy Menendez
Special Education Director
$81,750
Dusty Williams
Special Education Teacher Associate - Level ⅔ - BD
$10.36 per hour
 
NAME
FROM / TO
WAGE
Linda Greenwood
From Level ⅔ PMIC Associate to Level 1 HS Associate
$13.21 per hour
Shirley Howard
From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc.
No Change
Sheena Winchel
From Health Aide to PT PreK Assoc. Level ⅔ & Alt Program Assoc. Level I
$10.41 & $9.41
 
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Jaime Bostic
Substitute Food Service Worker
Resignation
June 16, 2017
Wendy Evans
Preschool Associate
Resignation
July 5, 2017
Jaci Johnson
Co-Sponsor for High School Student Council
Resignation
July 6, 2017
Rachel Pevestorf
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3
Resignation
June 26, 2017
Grant Stivers
Authorized Substitute Teacher & Coach
Resignation
June 28, 2017
Andrea Williams
Preschool Associate
Resignation
June 27, 2017
Gordon Woodrow
High School Auditorium Sponsor
Resignation
July 6, 2017
 
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
Braden R.
Glenwood Comm School District
Change in District of Residence
Fremont-Mills Comm School Dist
Sarina R.
Glenwood Comm School District
Change in District of Residence
Fremont-Mills Comm School Dist
Aurora Y.
Glenwood Comm School District
Remain after Move
East Mills Comm School District
 
I. Approval of Financial Reports
A.  Approval of Bills - Director Bahr will have reviewed the bills
1. Approval of Additional Bills
 
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
 
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Volleyball
Volleyball Team Camp
$50 per team to gain opportunities to improve as a team
$100
7/22/2017
Boys/Girls Basketball
Black and Gold Scrimmage
summer expenses for shootout and league fees, summer travel
$300
11/18/2017
Football
Black and Gold Scrimmage
summer camp registration and travel to Peru State
$400
8/17/2017
 
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
REQUESTED BY
ACTIVITY
DESTINATION
DEPARTURE DATE
RETURN DATE
 
Terry Marlow
Team up for school nutrition and the Department, of Education.
 
Ankeny, IA
 
7/24/2017
 
7/25/2017
 
L. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update
1. Legislative Forums Schedule
2. Legislative Contacts
3. Future Ready Iowa Alliance Update - Michelle
D. Presentations
 
6.  REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports - No Reports in July
1. High School
2. Middle School
3. West Elementary
4. Northeast Elementary
B. Special Education Report
C. School Improvement Report
D. Activities Director Report
E. Kid’s Place Report & Newsletter
F. Technology Report
G. Food Service Report
H. Transportation / Building & Grounds Report
I.  Print Shop Report
 
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
8. NEW BUSINESS
 
A.
Approval of High School, Middle School, and Elementary Student/Parent
Handbooks for 2017-2018
I am seeking approval of the Student/Parent Handbooks for the 2017-2018 school year.
Motion
B.
I am seeking approval of the Contract with Omanson Tour & Travel, Inc. for the Music Department’s trip to New York March 28 - 31, 2018.
Motion
C.
First Reads for Facility Usage Policies
Due to increased attention around these policies by school auditors we are seeking approval of these policies as amended with waiver of second read. We realize they will require discussion first.
 Discussion/Motion  
 
D.
I am seeking approval of the bid from Mechanical Systems for $36,830 to replace the cooling tower at West Elementary.
Motion
E.
I am seeking approval of a three year contract with Counsel to provide PaperCut to our district for the purpose of printing from Chromebooks. What was a several step process to print will now be much more user friendly and fewer clicks.
Motion
F.
IASB 2018 Legislative Priorities
I am seeking approval of the Legislation priorities after a discussion and agreement. Legislative Resolutions
Discussion/Motion
 
 9. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                         Motion
 
Upcoming Meetings & Events:                
Regular Board Meeting - Monday, July 10, 2017
Central Office - 103 Central - Third Floor - 7:00 p.m.
 
No Work Session in July
 
Regular Board Meeting - Monday, August 14, 2017
High School Media Center - 504 E. Sharp Street - 7:00 p.m.
 
Work Session - Monday, August 28, 2017
Central Office - 103 Central - Third Floor - 6:00 p.m.