Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:30 P.M.
103 Central Suite 300
Monday, June 10, 2019
Closed Session
CLOSED SESSION: To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when a closed session is necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session
Greg Schultz made a motion to enter into closed session at 6:30 p.m. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, Theresa Romens, and Curt Becker were present. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Open Session
Greg Schultz made a motion to enter return to open session at 7:10 p.m. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. Roll call vote was taken, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, Theresa Romens, and Curt Becker were present, all voted “aye”.
Call to Order
President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:14 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Becker, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Theresa Romens.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 13, 2019
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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NONE |
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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803.1 |
Purchasing and Bidding |
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803.1E1 |
Checklist for Project Consideration |
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803.1E2 |
Purchasing and Bidding Flowchart |
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803.1R1 |
Process for Competitively Bidding Projects Costing Over $135,000 |
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803.2 |
Requisition / Purchase Orders |
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803.3 |
Receiving Goods and Services |
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803.4 |
Approval and Payment for Goods and Services |
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803.5 |
Unpaid Warrants |
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803.6 |
Payday Schedules |
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803.7 |
Payroll Deductions |
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803.8 |
Travel Allowance |
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803.9 |
Special Assessments |
4E – New Hires
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Kara Clark |
Suburban Route / Bus Assoc |
$35.42 per route / $12.37 per hour |
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David Coakley, Jr. |
Teacher |
$43,573.04 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs, favorable background check, receipt/review of official transcripts |
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Connie Cook |
Teacher |
$41,826 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs, favorable background check, receipt/ review of official transcripts |
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Carol Dworak |
Teacher |
$50,678.94 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs, favorable background check, receipt/review of official transcripts |
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Michelle Fluckey |
Social Emotional Liaison |
$40,876 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check |
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Bruce Landstrom |
Teacher |
$40,876 -Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs, favorable background check, receipt/review of official transcripts |
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Amanda Pitzen |
Teacher |
$53,117.20 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs, favorable background check , receipt/review of official transcripts |
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Kamden Poppa |
Teacher |
$39,876 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs, favorable background check, receipt/review of official transcripts |
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Lindsey Tadin |
Social Emotional Liaison |
$34,930 - Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check results |
4F – Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Leah Davis |
From Print Shop Associate to Print Shop Assistant |
$12.00 per hour |
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Cory Faust |
From Teacher to Assistant High School Principal |
$80,000 |
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Chelsea Gunderson |
From .5 PreK Teacher to .5 Pre-K and .5 Level I SPED Teacher |
$44,027.20 |
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Jeanne McGinnis |
From Bus Associate to Building Custodian |
$11.23 per hour |
4G – Separation from District
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Aaron Aistrope |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
|
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Lee Chambers |
Bus Driver |
Resignation |
|
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Thomas Doyle |
Custodian |
Resignation |
May 15, 2019 |
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Cory Faust |
Teacher, Head Girls Track, Summer Strength & Conditioning |
Resignation (Pending approval of Asst HS Principal position) |
May 26, 2019 |
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Candace Finn |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
May 31, 2019 |
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Amy Fletcher |
Administrative Assistant - Technology |
Resignation |
May 31, 2019 |
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Daeton Holeton |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
May 31, 2019 |
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Judith Isadore |
Substitute Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
June 1, 2019 |
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Valerie Jordan |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
May 31, 2019 |
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Dennis Kelly |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
Resignation |
June 3, 2019 |
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Laura Oster |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2018-2019 SY |
|
Steven Pavelka |
Suburban Driver |
Resignation |
May 14, 2019 |
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Todd Peverill |
Assistant High School Boys Track Coach |
Resignation |
May 31, 2019 |
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Kaden Wray |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
May 24, 2019 |
|
Lyle Young |
Custodian |
Resignation |
May 31, 2019 |
4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUDNED |
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Bella E. |
Treynor |
Kindergarten Student (Siblings attend Treynor) |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
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Aurora K. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Landynn K. |
Glenwood |
Family Move |
East Mills |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Christian M. |
Council Bluffs |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Rebecca M. |
Council Bluffs |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
|
Sebastian M. |
Council Bluffs |
Family Move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
Yes |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of May 31 , 2019.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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None |
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|
|
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Kylee Stanton |
Softball Tournament |
Ames, IA |
6/21/2019 |
6/22/2019 |
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Brian Bertini |
Softball Tournament |
Ames, IA |
6/21/2019 |
6/22/2019 |
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Erin Peschel |
Softball Tournament |
Ames, IA |
6/21/2019 |
6/22/2019 |
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Myranda Starner |
Softball Tournament |
Ames, IA |
6/21/2019 |
6/22/2019 |
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Rick Nickerson |
ESSA Training |
Des Moines |
6/12/2019 |
6/14/2019 |
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Chris Visser |
PLTW Training - Computer Science |
Worcester, MA |
7/7/2019 |
7/19/2019 |
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Dixie Thomas |
Summer Cheer Camp |
Ames, IA |
6/24/2019 |
6/26/2019 |
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Kathi Krzycki |
Long+Live+Math |
Bonita Springs, Florida |
7/7/2018 |
7/12/2019 |
|
Ben Haynes |
PLTW - Flight & Space Training |
Milwaukee, WI |
7/10/2019 |
7/13/2019 |
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Colleen Confer |
Long+Live+Math |
Bonita Springs, FL |
7/7/2019 |
7/12/2019 |
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Heidi Stanley |
ESSA Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
6/12/2019 |
6/14/2019 |
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Nicole Mann |
IPTA Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
7/15/2019 |
7/17/2019 |
4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
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None |
|
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4M – Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
6th Grade English / Language Arts |
Final |
2018-2019 |
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Ann Staiert spoke about the changes and drop in funding for Boost 4 Familes.
Presentations
None
Activity Complex Update
Mr. Embray gave an update to the activities complex
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. Approval of Family Handbook Revisions
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the revisions to the High School, Middle School, and Elementary family handbooks. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Staff Handbook Revisions
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the revisions to the High School and Middle School staff handbooks. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Increases for Directors and Administrators for 2019-2020
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the salary increases as proposed. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Administrator and Director Stipends
Theresa Romes made a motion to approve the stipends as proposed. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Partnership with YMCA
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the partnership with the YMCA. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Boys and Girls Swimming Cooperative Agreement
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement with Lewis Central for boys and girls swimming. Greg Scgultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Quote for Chromebooks
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the quote for purchase of Chromebooks. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of Safety Plan
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the Safety Plan as propsed. Ann Staiert 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 Greg Schultz and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:13 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Buma
