Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, June 12, 2017
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Curt Becker, and Ann Staiert.
Spotlight on Education
Mr. Bissen presented certificates to those athletes who qualified for State Tennis.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Stairt made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 8, 2017 and the special meeting on May 22, 2017.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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500.1
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Student Enrollment in District
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500.2
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Student Residency Status
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500.3
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Homeless Youth Enrollment in District
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500.4
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Student Transfer into and out of District
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500.5
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Open Enrollment Procedures as a Sending District
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500.6
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Open Enrollment Procedures as a Receiving District
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500.7
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Open Enrollment Procedures as an Alternative Receiving District
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500.8
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Shared Time / Dual Enrolled Students
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500.9
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Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options
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500.10
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Student Attendance
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500.10R
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Student Attendance Regulations
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500.11
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Compulsory Attendance
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500.13
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Student Attendance Records
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500.14
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Insufficient Classroom Space
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500.15
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Class Size Class Grouping
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701.3
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Meal Charges
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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501.1
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Student Code of Conduct
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501.3
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Possession and/or Use of Weapons
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501.4
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Possession and/or Use of Illegal Controlled Substance
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501.5
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Student Suspension
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501.6
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Student Expulsion
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501.7
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Search and Seizure
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501.7R
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Search and Seizure Regulations
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501.7E
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Search and Seizure Checklist
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501.8
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Student Lockers
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501.9
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Questioning of Students
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501.9R
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Questioning of Students Regulations
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501.10
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Use of Video Cameras on School Property
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4E – New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Emily Ausdemore
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Child Care Associate
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$9.18 per hour
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Toni Bunnell
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Substitute Food Service
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$9.50 per hour
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Ridge Fisher
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Seasonal Grounds/Maintenance
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$9.95 per hour
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Evan Gammon
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Seasonal Child Care Associate
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$9.18 per hour
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Chelsey Harvey
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Head High School Volleyball Coach
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$5,250
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Jacqueline Johnson
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Flag Corps Sponsor
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$2,500
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Myra Mullins
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$10.21 per hour
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Michelle Parks
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Teacher (4th Grade)
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$38,866 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts & favorable background check results.
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Drake Ruth
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Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
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$3,500
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Megan Sheeder
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Teacher (K-2 Special Education Level II/III
- BD)
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$41,776 - Contingent upon receipt and review of official transcripts & favorable background check results.
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4F – Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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Abby Bowden
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Teacher (3rd Grade) to Teacher (1st Grade)
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No Change
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Amber Farnan
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From 1560 Hours to 2080 Hours per year
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$13.69 per hour
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4G – 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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Dwaine Atwood
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Bus Driver
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Retirement
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June 30, 2017
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Taylor Bishop
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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June 16, 2017
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Tessa Edwards
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2016-17 SY
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Vicki Grote
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Accompanist
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Resignation
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May 1, 2017
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Terri Hubner
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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End of 2016-17 SY
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Ronald Jordan
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Mechanic Assistant
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Resignation
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August 11, 2017 or sooner if replacement is found
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Lindsey Murdock
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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End of 2016-17 SY
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Michael Schmidt
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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February 20, 2017
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Cyndy Sell
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2016-17 SY
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Jacqueline Wills
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Special Education Director
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Resignation
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June 30, 2017
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Brian West
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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April 24, 2017
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Andrea Zielstra
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Mentoring with Heart Coordinator
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Resignation
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May 31, 2017
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4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Brianna M.
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Council Bluffs Comm. School Dist.
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood Comm. School District
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Casey M.
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Council Bluffs Comm. School Dist.
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood Comm. School District
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Alyssia V.
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Treynor Comm. School Dist.
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Siblings attend Treynor
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Glenwood Comm. School District
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of May 31, 2017.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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Band/David Clark
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Band Lessons
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Drumline, sticks, drumheads, etc
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AMAP
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5/31-6/26/17
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Boys/Girls Basketball
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10,000 Shot Club
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Free basketball days at school, increase basketball/shooting skills
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Free will
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6/13-8/3/17
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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DEPARTURE
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RETURN
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David Clark
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Iowa Band Directors State Convention
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Des Moines, IA
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5/11/2017
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5/12/2017
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Adam Orban
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Iowa Choral Directors Assoc. Summer Conv.
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Pella, IA
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7/24/2017
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7/27/2017
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Kylee Stanton
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Softball Tournament in Ames
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Ames, IA
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6/23/2017
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6/24/2017
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Ami Petersen
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Dance team dance camp
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Storm Lake, IA
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6/26/2017
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6/29/2017
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Ryan Koch
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Softball Tournament in Ames
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Ames, IA
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6/23/2017
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6/24/2017
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Mary Finn
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I Teach Kindergarten conference
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Las Vegas, NV
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7/9/2017
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7/13/2017
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Jill Orban
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Professional development
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Johnston, IA
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7/18/2017
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7/20/2017
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Megan Beery
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Professional Leave
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Johnston, IA
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7/18/2017
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7/20/2017
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Dan Schoening
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Professional Leave
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Vermillion, SD
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6/21/2017
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6/23/2017
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Jessica Miller
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Prof. Leave, Activity Trip (Includes Students)
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Indianapolis, IN
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10/24/2017
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10/28/2017
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Jessica Miller
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Professional Leave
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Des Moines, IA
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8/9/2017
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8/11/2017
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Kyle Gerdes
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Professional Leave
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Indianapolis, IN
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7/9/2017
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9/22/2017
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Chris Visser
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Professional Leave
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Ames, IA
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7/9/2017
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7/21/2017
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Richard Hutchinson
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Professional Leave
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Johnston, IA
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6/19/2017
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6/20/2017
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Devin Embray
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Professional Leave
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Johnston, IA
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6/19/2017
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6/20/2017
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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None
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Theresa shared information about upcoming conferences the remainder of this year.
Presentations
Mr. Bissen presented activities survey results for winter and spring activities to the board. They are looking for ways to increase parent and student participation in the survey for the coming year.
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 Contract with Bella Terre
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the contract with Bella Terre in the of $4,070, for prom on May 4, 2019. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Spiral Communications
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the agreement with Spiral Communications in the amount of
$102,840 for the 2017-2018 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Adult and Student Meal Prices for the 2017-2018 School Year
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve raising student breakfast and lunch price by 5 cents (from $2.65 to $2.70 for elementary lunches; from $2.75 to $2.80 for middle school and high school lunches; from
$1.75 to $1.80 for student breakfast). Adult breakfast will increase 10 cents to $2.10 and adult lunch will increase to $3.55. Milk will remain the same at 40 cents. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Warewash Agreement with Omaha Paper for 2017-2018
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to continue the warewas agreement with Omaha paper for the 2017-2018 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Food Service Agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the food service agreement with Kid’s Place Daycare for the 2017- 2018 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Bread Bid
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve bread bid from Bimbo Bakeries. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Milk Bid
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the milk bid from Hiland Dairy. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval to Hold Auction
Curt Becker made a motion to approve holding an auction to sell old, unwanted inventory. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Agreement with Sparkle Cleaning
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the agreement with Sparkle Cleaning for cleaning of the central office for the 2017-2018 school year. Ann Staeirt seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Administrative Incentive Pay.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the administrative career plan incentive pay. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Approval to Pay Bills for June
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the payment of bills after the board meeting through June 30, 2017 to close out our fiscal year. Curt Becker 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 Michelle Bajr and seconded by Curt Becker to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:22 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary