Glenwood Community School District
Regular Board Meeting
June 16, 2008
President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens. Absent: Bill Agan.
Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the agenda and consent agenda including the minutes of May 12, 2008, the bills and financial statements. Also approve the letters of resignation from Northeast Elementary Special Education teacher Christa Ball, Northeast First Grade teacher Ami Leath, Middle School Special Education teacher associate Jennifer Butler, Sign Language Interpreter Lisa Stivers, and Assistant Girls Cross Country coach Paula Zillmer effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Approve the hiring of Jennifer Heiniche for Middle School English position, Mary Jane Agan for High School Spanish, Adam Giaffoglione for Middle School Social Studies, Belinda Bessey as High School Yearbook Sponsor, and Shirley Lundgren as Business Manager/Board Secretary. Also approve the two open enrollments into the Glenwood District. Ayes-Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Bill Agan arrived at 5:20 p.m. Public Forum: None
Good News Reports were given concerning the 6th grade Math Bee Team, Boys Soccer and Girls Tennis “Doubles Team”.
What’s Happening in the Classroom:
Bill Eich presented the ITBS/ITED test results for Reading, Math and Science for the 2007-2008 school year.
Business Items:
Superintendent Sibley presented three different options for the Board to consider regarding the Election Law Change HF 2620. Starting in 2009 Board members will be elected for four year terms instead of three year terms.
Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to approve the Resolution declaring that District #1- Nancy Krogstad position will be for a one year term only , election date September 9, 2008, and extend District #3- Theresa Romens term to year 2011. Roll call vote was taken: Romens-Aye, Agan-Aye, Krogstad-Aye, Overhue-Aye, Young-Aye. Motion carried.
President Linda Young called to order the Hearing on the fore going proposals to sell the property located at 501 Tyson Street “Skating Rink property” to the Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. as Buyout of Lease and in addition, the School District will pay Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). Hearing no comments for or against this proposal the President closed the hearing at 6:45 p.m.
Motion by Romens and second by Agan to approve the Resolution directing Board President and Board Secretary to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying to Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc., in exchange for the relinquishment of the leasehold interest held by the Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. in certain real estate, execution of the Removal Agreement for Wrestling Building, and Consideration in the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) paid by the Glenwood Community School District to the Glenwood Wrestling Club, Inc. Ayes-Krogstad, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-Overhue. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve payment of the 2008-2009 IASB Dues in the amount of $5,805.00. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Overhue to grant staff approval to pay year end expenditures, contingent upon funds. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan.
Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to table Classified Union Wages and Benefits. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve a .46 cent hourly wage increase (3.03% total package increase) for the non-union staff secretaries, head custodians, kitchen managers, mechanics, etc. and a 3.5% increase on salary (3.02% total package increase for the Supervisors for the 2008-2009 school year. Overhue called to table this motion. Taken from the table by a majority vote of Romens, Agan and Krogstad.
Question was brought again and roll call vote taken: Romens-Aye, Agan-Aye, Krogstad- Aye, Overhue-Nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve a .30 cent per trip increase for bus drivers for the 2008-2009 school year with the exception of grandfathered drivers with the cap of $40.00 per trip and increase bus aides .30 cents per hour. Overhue called to table this motion. Taken from the table by a majority vote of Romens, Agan and Krogstad. Question was brought again and roll call vote taken: Romens-Aye, Agan-Aye, Krogstad-Aye, Overhue-Nay. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Agan to approve a 2% total package increase for administrators to be distributed at the Superintendents discretion for the 2008-2009 school year. Overhue called to table this motion for more information to be brought back at the regular July board meeting. Taken from the table by a majority vote of Romens, Agan and Krogstad. Question was brought again and roll call vote taken: Romens-Aye, Agan-Aye, Krogstad-Aye, Overhue-Nay. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens left at 6:55 p.m.
Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the student handbook revisions for the 2008-2009 school year for Building Bridges, Middle School, High School and West Elementary as presented. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Agan. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to approve a change in time for the July Board meeting from July 14 at 7:00 p.m. to July 14 at 5:00 p.m. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Agan. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Overhue to approve the renewal of the 28E Agreements with Iowa Western Community College for the following programs: Honors Early Start and Dual Credit, Select Senior and College Early Start (5 in 4), College in High School, Blast , and Medical Health Sciences Regional Academy for the 2008-2009 school year. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Agan. Nays-None. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the one year proposal with Core Tech for network administration and other professional services at the base rate of $42,900.00. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Agan. Nays-None. Motion carried.
The Superintendent informed the Board of the new requirements that school districts must adhere to concerning 403(b) plans.
The Superintendent handed out the 2008-2009 Legislative Priorities and asked the Board members to be thinking of the top five priorities for our district. This will be discussed at the July Board meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.