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June 29, 2012 Special Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District Special Meeting of the Board of Directors Central Office Board Room
4:30 P.M. Friday, June 29, 2012
 
Call to Order
Ann Staiert, President Pro-Tem, called the special meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.  The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
 
Roll Call
The following Board members were present:  Ann Staiert, Craig Patzer, and Theresa Romens via phone.  Henry Clark arrived at 4:50 p.m.
 
Public Hearing
At 4:30 p.m. a public hearing was held to approve the Northeast Remodel Project.   There were no stated objections, written or oral, to proposed project.
The public hearing was over at 4:59 p.m. The special meeting started at 5:00 p.m.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the  consent agenda including items 4A through 4E. Henry Clark seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
4A – Approval of Agenda
 
4B – Approval of First Reading of Board Policies
POLICY NO
POLICY NAME
104.1
Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation
500.17
Equal Educational Opportunity
500.18
Equal Educational Opportunity Program
602.13
Multicultural/Gender Fair Education
604.6
Appropriate Use of Computers, Computer-Like Equipment, Computer Network Systems, and the Internet
604.7
Laptop Computer and/or Tablet Policy
604.7CF
Consent to Student Use of the District’s Computer, Computer-Like Systems and Internet Access Consent Form
604.7GF
Staff Laptop Computer and/or Tablet Acceptance Form and Consent to Use the District’s Computers, Computer-Like Equipment, Computer Network Systems and Internet Access
604.8
Implementation of Technology Protection Measures Regarding the Use of the District’s Computers, Computer-Like Equipment, Computer Network Systems and Internet Access
 
4C – New Hires
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
SALARY
Abby Taylor
3rd Grade Teacher
$41,392.39 (Includes TSS)
Paula LaBerge
Resource Room for Behavior Disorders at Northeast Elementary
$47,752.39 (Includes TSS)
 
4D – Resignations
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
EFFECTIVE DATE
Kyle Eckheart
Technology Director
June 29, 2012
Sarah Buschelman
Preschool Teacher
End of 2011-12 SY
 
4E – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINATION
Biotechnology Ed Workshop
Jessica Miller
6/11-14/2012
Ames, IA
Softball Tournament
Tim Stanton
6/22-23/2012
Boone, IA
Power School University
Kim Payne
6/24-28/2012
St Louis, MO
Iowa Reading Conference
Laurie Weekly
6/26-27/2012
Ames, IA
Iowa Reading Conference
Robin Albert
6/26-27/2012
Ames, IA
Iowa Reading Conference
Meg Schroeder
6/26-27/2012
Ames, IA
School Nutrition Conference
Terry Marlow
6/19-20/2012
Dubuque, IA
School Nutrition Conference
Ann Kastrup
6/19-20/2012
Dubuque, IA
Leadership Training Meeting
Terry Marlow
6/27-28/2012
Des Moines, IA
 
New Business
A.Approval to Award High School Wireless Project
Henry Clark made a motion to approve the High School Wireless Project to the lowest, responsible, reasonable competitive quote. The project was awarded to Spiral Communications in the amount of $22,524.85. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried. Henry went on record stating “there was such a large price discrepancy I cannot make an informed decision between the vendors.”
B.       Approval to Award the Northeast Elementary Remodel Project
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the Northeast Elementary Remodel Project to the lowest, responsible, reasonable competitive bidder. The project was awarded to McKee Contracting. The base bid was $ in the amount of $167,900.00. Henry Clark seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.  Henry went on record stating “I recommend we put a time penalty clause in there.”
C.      Approval of School Liaison Agreement
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the School Liaison Agreement with the City of Glenwood. Henry Clark 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 Henry Clark and seconded by Craig Patzer to adjourn the special meeting at 5:32 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
 
 
                                                                                                                                                        
Ann Staiert, President Pro-Tem                                                 Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary