Devin Embray Superintendent
Shirley Lundgren Director of Finance
Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
June 6, 2013
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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: Public Hearing - Monday, June 10th - 6:45 p.m. - Pacific Junction United Methodist Church, 604 Lincoln Avenue, Pacific Junction, Iowa
Regular Meeting - Monday, June 10th - 7:00 p.m. - Pacific Junction United Methodist Church, 604 Lincoln Avenue, Pacific Junction, Iowa .
Public Hearing - 6:45 p.m.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
A. Call to Order
B. Public Hearing regarding lighting for the soccer field.
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
2. Spotlight on Education
A. None
2. Friends of Education
A. None
3. Consideration of Action on Consent Items
A. Approval of minutes
1. May 13, 2013
2. May 23, 2013
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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Statement of Guiding Principles for the Educational Program
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School Calendar
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School Day
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Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Policy
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Student Wellness Policy
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Student Wellness Policy - Nutritional Guidelines
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Substance-Free Workplace
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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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Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles
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Drug and Alcohol Testing of Personnel Operating District Vehicles Regulations
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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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E. New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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WAGE
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4th Grade Teacher
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$37,592.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)
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High School Custodian
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$9.93 per hour
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High School Social Studies
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$45,672.39 (Includes TSS Dollars)
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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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4th Grade Teacher to 5th Grade Teacher
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No Change
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Northeast Elementary SpEd to High School SpEd
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No Change
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G. 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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5th Grade Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2012-13 SY
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Technology Technician
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Resignation
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May 31, 2013
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Special Education Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2012-13 SY
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Mechanic's Assistant
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Resignation
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May 15, 2013
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Food Service
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Resignation
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May 3, 2013
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Teacher Associate
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Retirement
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May 28, 2013
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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April 19, 2013
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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April 29, 2013
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Food Service
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Resignation
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May 28, 2013
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Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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May 28, 2013
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Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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May 28, 2013
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Middle School Business Teacher
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Resignation
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May 28, 2013
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Hearing Interpreter
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Resignation
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May 28, 2013
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Head Coach - MS 7th Grade Girls Track
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Resignation
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End of 2013-14 SY
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H. Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT GOING TO
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Glenwood
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Lewis Central
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
2. Board Financial Reports
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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Northeast PE Classes
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Jump Rope for Heart
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American Heart Assn Donations
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9/10/2013
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K. Out of State Travel
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ACTIVITY
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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None
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L. Overnight Stay Requests
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ACTIVITY
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REQUESTED BY
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DATE
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DESTINATION
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Iowa ASCD Conference
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Administrators - Embray, Stephens, Nickerson, Stanley, Wickham, Crowl, Giangreco
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6/26-27/13
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Des Moines, Iowa
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National Conference on Cognitively Guided Instruction for Math
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Robin Albert
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7/20-13/2013
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Iowa Reading Conference
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Laurie Weekly
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6/24-25/2013
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Ames, Iowa
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Iowa Reading Conference
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Shelly Murphy
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6/24-25/2013
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Ames, Iowa
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Iowa Reading Conference
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Meg Schroeder
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6/25-26/2013
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Ames, Iowa
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Softball Tournament
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Tim Stanton, Kylee Stanton, Mark Starner and Team
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6/21-22/2013
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Boone, Iowa
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Dance Team Camp
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Ruth Congdon, Ami Peterson, Dance Team members
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6/30-7/1/2013
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Buena Vista, Storm Lake, Iowa
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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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None
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4. Announcements and Communications
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations
1. Graduation Data; Rick Nickerson and Devin Embray will be doing a presentation on Graduation Rates for GCSD wth Trend Line Data
2. Piper Jaffray
5. Reports
A. Building Administrator Reports
6. Old Business
A. None
7. New Business
I am seeking approval of the Financial Service Agreement with Piper Jaffray to be our Financial Services Provider in refinancing High School General Obligation Bonds.
B. Approval to Solicit Credit Rating
I am seeking approval to solicit the school's credit rating from Moodys.
I am seeking approval to adopt Resolution fixing the date of sale approving electronic bidding procedures and approving the official statement. THIS IS A ROLL CALL VOTE
D. Approval of Soccer Field LIghts
I am seeking approval of the bid for soccer field lights. Bid opening is Monday, June 10. Bids will be presented at the Board meeting and we will seek approval of the low bid .
I am seeking approval of the final version of the Math Curriculum.
I am seeking approval of the final version of the Business/Computer Curriculum.
I am seeking approval of the final version of the Fine Arts Curriculum.-*
H.Approval of Resource Purchases for Math, Business/Computer, and Fine Arts
I am seeking approval of the resource purchases for the Math, Business/Computer, and Fine Arts Curriculum not to exceed $340,000.
I am seeking approval of the draft version of the Foreign Language Curriculum.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Green Hills Area Education Agency to purchase the services of a GHAEA employee to serve as a behavior interventionist at Northeast Elementary for the 2013-2014 school year.
I am seeking approval of the IAEP Coop Contract for the 2013-2014 school year for the Ware Wash and Small Wares. The Ware Wash bid will be awarded to Martin Bros. and the Small Wares bid will be awarded Bolton Hayes.
L. Authorization to Sell Equipment
I am seeking approval to authorize staff to sell vehicles and equipment pursuant to Board Policy 902.4.
M. Approval to Sell Obsolete Equipment
I am seeking approval to advertise to sell obsolete equipment.
I am seeking approval of the Agreement for the 2013-2014 Administrator Mentoring and Induction Program. Mr. Shane Stephens will be a participant.
I am seeking approval to purchase a new timeclock system from TimeClock Plus in the amount of $24,643.25. The price includes the software, training and support.
P. Approval to Pay End of Year Bills
I am seeking approval to pay any outstanding bills at the end of this fiscal year, contingent upon funds.
1. Non-Union Classified Staff
2. Administrators/Directors
a. Stipend for Rick Nickerson
b. Stipend for Jeff Bissen
R. Approval of Student Parent Handbook Changes
1. High School
4. K-5
I am seeking approval of the CACFP Food Service Contract with Kid's Place.
I am seeking approval to renew the district's membership with IASB for the 2013-2014 school year, in the amount of $5,823.00.
I am seeking approval to renew the district's membership with ISFIS for the 2013-2014 school year, in the amount of $3,063.34.
V. CLOSED SESSION - "I move that we hold a Closed Session as provided in section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session."
W. Return to Open Session
1. Action on Employee's wage
X. CLOSED SESSION - "I move that we hold a Closed Session as provided in section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session."
Y. Return to Open Session
1. Action on the Superintendent's evaluation, salary and benefits for 2013-14.
8. Adjounrment
Upcoming Meetings -
Board Work Session/Special Meeting - Monday, June 24 - 6:00 p.m. - Central Office Boardroom, 103 Central, Third Floor
Regular Board Meeting - Monday, July 8, 7:00 p.m. - Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center, 504 East Sharp Street