Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent Shirley Lundgren - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
July 11, 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: Regular Meeting - Monday, July 14, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center - 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
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
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies- Second Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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406.5R
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Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles - Regulations
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D. Approval of Board Policies- First Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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500.16
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Truancy
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500.16R1
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Truancy Regulations
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500.16E1
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Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
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500.16E2
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GCSD Truance Diversion Contract / School Attendance Contract - Adding to Board Policy
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505.4
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Graduation Requirements
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1003.3E1
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Community Use of School Facilities
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E. New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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LaVera Baumbach
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$30.66 per route
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Danielle Bueltel
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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Rachelle Campbell
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1:1 SpEd Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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Sydney Embray
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Long Term Substitute Secretary
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$11.04 per hour
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Amber Farnam
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Captionist
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$14.00 per hour
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Nicole Fischer
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.75 FTE Preschool Teacher
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$27,533.25 - Contingent upon receipt and review of original transcripts.
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Teresa Fischer
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70
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Franklin Luke
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$30.66
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Terri Martin
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70
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Marietta Nelson-Bittle
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10.5 Month Secretary
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$11.59 per hour
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Patti Parham
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$8.70 per hour
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Renee Prochaska-Keenan
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Summer School Teacher
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$19 per hour
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Cindy Wallace
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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F. Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Lacey Drews
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From Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place to Part Time Secretary at Kid’s Place
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$10.82 per hour (transfer 13-14 SY)
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Rebecca Griffin
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From Transitional Kindergarten to 1st Grade
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No Change
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Nancy Heitman
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From Substitute Bus Driver to Regular Bus Driver
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$31.32 per hour (transfer 13-14 SY)
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Shirley Howard
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From Substitute Teacher Assoc. to 1:1 SpEd Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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Michelle Millar
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From Kindergarten to 1st Grade
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No Change
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Trisha Nanfito
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From 1st Grade to 3rd Grade
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No Change
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Karen Sinner
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From Preschool to Transitional Kindergarten
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No Change
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Erin Peterson
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Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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May 28, 2014
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Earl Schenck, Jr.
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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July 11, 2014
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Andrea Williams
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Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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July 4, 2014
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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Michael B.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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Rylie B.
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Glenwood
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Remain after move
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Brodie C.
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Glenwood
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Move from Omaha to East Mills District
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Bahr will have reviewed the bills
A. Approval of Additional Bills
A. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
B. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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Boys Cross Country
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Summer Camp
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Tshirts; Ice Cream; End of Camp Meal
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$0
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6/1-8/1/14
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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Cheer Gear
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$200-300
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7/19/2014
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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Lil Ram Cheer Camp Shirts
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$200-300
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8/2/2014
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K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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ACTIVITY
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DATE(S)
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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Cabinetmaking and Materials I Class
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7/24/2014
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7/25/2014
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Ankeny, IA
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Stan Winquist
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Central College All State Camp
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7/31/2014
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8/1/2014
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Pella IA
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Kay Fast
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PD 360
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9/28/2014
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10/1/2014
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Genie Wickham
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Peru State Football Camp
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7/28/2014
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7/29/2014
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Peru State College
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Cory Faust
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Drake Team Camp-GBB
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7/27/2014
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7/28/2014
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Des Moines IA
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Barry Loeffelbein
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SAI Annual Conference - Empower!
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8/5/2014
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8/7/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Heidi Stanley
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PD 360 Training
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9/28/2014
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10/1/2014
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Heidi Stanley
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SAI Annual Conference
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8/5/2014
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8/7/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Richard Hutchinson
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PD 360 Training
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9/28/2014
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10/12/2014
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Richard Hutchinson
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SAI Annual Conference
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8/5/2014
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8/7/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Kelli Berke
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PD 360
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9/28/2014
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10/12/2014
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Salt Lake City, UT
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Kelli Berke
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SAI Conference
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8/5/2014
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8/7/2014
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Des Moines, IA
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Devin Embray
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M. Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Iowa Stem Scale-Up
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Training for 2 high school teachers in PLTW
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
5. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports - No reports for the month of July
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Board Secretary. Motion
I am seeking approval to re-appoint Shirley Lundgren as the District’s Board Secretary for the 2014-2015 school year.
I am seeking approval of a maximum depository limit of $15,000,000 at Glenwood State Bank and a ;maximum depository limit of $5,200,000 at First National Bank for the 2014-2015 school year.
C. Appointment of Level I Investigators Motion
I am seeking approval of the Level I Investigators for the 2014-2015 school year. They are as follows: Northeast Elementary - Genie Wickham; West Elementary - Joan Crowl; Middle School - Richard Hutchinson; High School - Heidi Stanley; Building Bridges Learning Center - Devin Embray; Kid’s Place - Kelli Berke. All investigators may serve as an alternate for any other building. Roni Score, Shari Gregory and Katie Kelly will serve as alternates for all building.
D. Appointment of Facilitator of Teacher Mentoring & Induction Program Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of Devin Embray as the Facilitator of the Teacher Mentoring & Induction Program for the 2014-2015 school year.
E. Legislative Priorities Motion
I am seeking approval of the 2014 Legislative Priorities for our board of education. We need to agree on five and submit to the delegate assembly for consideration at the November conference.
I am seeking approval of the COBRA Premium Administration Agreement with ISEBA. Under this agreement ISEBA will administer the billing and collecting of premiums for the district’s COBRA participants.
I am seeking approval of the High School faculty handbook revisions presented.
I am seeking approval of the High School student handbook revisions as presented.
I. Approval of Preschool Handbook Revisions Motion
I am seeking approval of the Preschool handbook revisions as presented.
I am seeking approval of the truancy officer contract to go from 4 hours per day to 8 hours per day during the school year, with approval from the City of Glenwood Police department
I am seeking approval of the .5 FTE contract with AEA for Sarah Rozniecki to provide family liaison services at Northeast Elementary.
I am seeking approval of the contract with LRG to provide royalties to the school when merchandise with our logo is sold.
M. Agreement with GMU and City of Glenwood Motion
I am seeking approval to partner with the City of Glenwood and GMU to relocate the water main around the outside of the potential aqua center and new gym project.
I am seeking approval to have a full time trainer through Jennie Edmundson at no additional costs.
O. Review of Curriculum Documents Discussion
Agriculture
CTE
Second Chance
8. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings:
August 6-7, 2014 - School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conference
August 8, 2014 - Lunch with New Teachers & Administrators - Noon-1:00 p.m.
at the Middle School
August 11, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting
August 12, 2014 - Welcome Back for all staff at the High School
7:15 - 8:00 a.m. - Optional Breakfast (served by Chamber of Commerce)
8:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Welcome Back (Theresa Romens), Devin Embray and Administrators
August 25, 2014 - Board Work Session - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Central Office Conference Room