Devin Embray
Superintendent
Shirley Lundgren
Director of Finance
Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 7125279034 * Fax 7125274287
July 5, 2013
To:
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All School Board Members
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Voting Order:
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Dave Blum At-Large ‘13
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From:
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Devin Embray, Superintendent
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Henry Clark At-Large ‘13
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Ann Staiert At-Large ‘13
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Craig Patzer At-Large ‘15
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Theresa Romens At-Large ‘15
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Re: Board Work Session Monday, July 8, 2013 5:30 p.m. Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, Iowa
Regular Meeting Monday, July 8, 2013 7:00 p.m. Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, Iowa
Board Work Session 5:30 p.m.
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. BOARD GOALS Discussion
The board goals are attached. There will be discussion on progress towards these goals over the past year.
3. BOARD EVALUATION Discussion
Devin sent out the evaluation tool for board members to complete. The tool is one of three samples that IASB provides to boards. This tool appeared to fit our board the best.
4. ADJOURNMENT OF WORK SESSION Motion
Regular Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER Motion
1. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. None
2. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. None
3. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies Second Readings
POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles
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Curriculum Development
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Curriculum Regulations
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Community Use of School Facilities
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D. Approval of Board Policies First Readings
POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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Basic Instruction Program
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Summer School Instruction
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Special Education
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Career Education
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Health Education
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Human Growth and Development Student Excuse Form
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Physical Education
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Programs for AtRisk Students
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Performance Testing for Classroom Credit
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Alternative Programs
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E. New Hires
NAME
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POSITION
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WAGE
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Parttime Assistant Mechanic
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$9.08 per hour
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Lower Elementary Special Education Teacher
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$35,692.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)
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Middle School Business Teacher 78 gr. Assistant High School Volleyball Coach
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$36,642.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$8.49 per hour
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$29.86
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West Elementary Media Associate
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$8.49 per hour
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F. Transfers
NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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.65 FTE Teacher to 1.0 FTE Teacher
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$37,592.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)
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G. Separation from District
NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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June 10, 2013
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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June 10, 2013
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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June 9, 2013
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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June 14, 2013
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OnSite Coordinator at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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May 29, 2013
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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June 13, 2013
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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June 14, 2013
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Bus Driver
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Resignation
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June 20, 2013
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High School Art Teacher
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Resignation
Contingent upon finding suitable replacement
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June 25, 2013
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M.S. Family and Consumer Science Teacher
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Resignation
Contingent upon finding suitable replacement
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June 27, 2013
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Scheduling of Substitute Teachers
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Resignation
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June 22, 2013
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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June 28, 2013
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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June 17, 2013
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H. Open Enrollments
NAME
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DISTRICT GOING TO
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East Mills Community School District
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Glenwood Community School District
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Treynor Community School District
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Glenwood Community School District
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Glenwood Community School District
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
1.Approval of End of Year Bills 2012-2013
2. Approval of Bills Director Patzer will have reviewed the bills
A. Approval of Additional Bills
3. Board Financial Reports
J. Fundraising Requests
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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GHS Dance Team
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Car Wash
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State Competition Costumes and Expenses
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AMAP
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July 13, 2013
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Football
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Black & Gold Scrimmage
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Supplies and Equipment
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AMAP
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8/16/2013
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Football/Dance/Cheer
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Ram Discount Cards
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State competition; uniforms; other expenses
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AMAP
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8/79/5/2013
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K. Out of State Travel
ACTIVITY
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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L. Overnight Stay Requests
ACTIVITY
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REQUESTED BY
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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Iowa Choral Directors Assoc. Summer Symposium
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Sally Dunn
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7/2125/2013
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Ames, Iowa
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School Administrators of Iowa Conf.
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Devin Embray, Shane Stephens, Rick Nickerson, Heidi Stanley, Genie Wickham, Joan Crowl, Joe Giangreco
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8/68/2013
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Des Moines, Iowa
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M. Grant Requests
NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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None
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
5.REPORTS- No Board Reports for the month of July
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Board Secretary.
I am seeking approval to reappoint Shirley Lundgren as the District’s Board Secretary for the 20132014 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 20132014 school year.
C. Appointment of Level I Investigators
I am seeking approval of the Level I Investigators for the 20132014 school year. They are as follows: Northeast Elementary Genie Wickham; West Elementary Joan Crowl; Middle School Shane Stephens; High School Heidi Stanley; Building Bridges Learning Center Devin Embray; Kid’s Place Joe Giangreco. 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
I am seeking approval of the appointment of _________________________ as the Facilitator of the Teacher Mentoring & Induction Program for the 2013-2014 school year.
I am seeking approval of the Legislative Priorities for the 2013-2014 school year.
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 K5 staff handbook changes as presented.
I am seeking approval of the Middle School staff handbook changes as presented.
I am seeking approval of the High School staff handbook changes as presented
I am seeking approval of the Sublease with West Central Community Action Head Start for classroom space located in Building 103 at 103 Central.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetings
Board Work Session, Monday, July 22, 2013, 6:00 8:00 p.m.
103 Central, Third Floor, Glenwood, Iowa
Regular Board Meeting, Monday, August 12, 2013, 7:00 p.m., Mineola