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June 8, 2015 Work Session and Meeting

Glenwood Community School District
Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, June 8, 2015
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the work session to order at 5:04 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Work Session
The board heard a presentation from the Administrators on student achievement and statics based on state reporting measurement tools.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the work session at 6:44 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer, and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
A. Honoring of the track teams and girls’ tennis was postponed until the August board meeting.
Friends of Education
A. Jeannie Wagner was honored with a Friends of Education certificate for her dedication to the nutrition department and the science camp.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L pulling the first Grant Request for the Courtyard Outdoor Classroom. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on May 11, 2015; the super board meeting on May 27,2015; and special meeting and work session May 27, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
504.2
Student Directory Information
504.2N
Student Directory Information Notice
504.2F
Denial of Authorization to Release Student Directory Information
806.1
Insurance Program
900
Statement of Guiding Principles for Building and Sites
901.1
School Facilities Long Range Planning
901.2
Site Specifications
901.3
Site Acquisition
901.4
Selection of an Architect
901.5
Preliminary Building Specifications
901.6
Educational Building Specifications
901.7
Financing Site and Construction
901.8
Construction Contract Bidding
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
902.1
Maintenance Schedule
902.2
Requests for Improvement/Emergency Repairs
902.3
Use of Contract Service
902.4
Disposition of Obsolete Equipment
902.5
Adaptation for the Handicapped
902.6
Means of Escape from Fire
902.7
Warning System and Emergency Plans
902.8
Tobacco and Nicotine Products-Free Environment
902.9
Vandalism
902.10
Energy Conservation
4E - New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Wendy Ausdemore
Head Girls Basketball
$5,250
Wendy Ausdemore
Assist MS Volleyball (7th)
$2,000
Brittany Baumfalk
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place (Summer Staff)
$9.49 per hour
Vicki Grote
Accompanist
$11.11 per hour
Jeff Janssen
Head Girls Cross Country
$4,250
Adam Orban
Show Choir
$2,500
Adam Orban
Jazz Choir
$1,250
Adam Orban
Head Vocal
$2,000
Justin Scroggs
Grounds/Maintenance
$9.30 per hour
Dani Woodman
Assist High School / Head Middle School  Girls Cross Country
$2,750
4F – Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
None
 
 
4G – Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Brian Albert
8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
Resignation
June 1, 2015
Christine Clayton
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 1, 2015
Cathy Field
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Devon Hubner
Summer Mower
Summer Help 2014 only
May 29, 2015
Jeffrey Jens
Print Shop Aide - Work Study
End of School Year
May 27, 2015
Dana Jewett
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
March 13, 2015
Shane Keeling
Alternative High School Teacher/Coord. and Head Boys Soccer Coach
Resignation
May 27, 2015 Rls from contract is cont upon finding a suitable replacement.
Christie Keller
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
December 27, 2014
Mitzi Mossman
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
August 27, 2014
Pam Obrecht
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Lorrie Rasmussen
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 30, 2015
Tyler Ruse
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
June 1, 2015
Mike Schmidt
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Clarence Seale
Authorized Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
Carol Tedder
Substitute Teacher
Resignation
May 29, 2015
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUIRED
REASON
Logan E.
Lewis Central Community School District
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Ruby H.
Treynor Community School District
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Gabe J.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Logan K.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Peyton K.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Quincy K.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
Davis M.
Glenwood Community School District
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Kristopher Y.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence - Family Move
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of May 31, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Yearbook
Sell Ads
Produce the yearbook, contests and scholarship competitions
AMAP
6/15-5/28/16
Newspaper
Sell Ads
Produce newspaper, purchase camera/equip, contest fees
AMAP
6/15-5/28/16
4K – Overnight Travel Requests
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
IA ASCD Summer Institute
6/22/2015
6/23/2015
IA Events Center - Des Moines, IA
Heidi Stanley
4L – Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.
Comments from Board-
None
Presentations-
None
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of Food Service Afreements with Kid’s Place Daycare.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement between the school’s food service department and Kid’s Place Daycare. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B.                Approval of Contract with CLI
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the bridge contract with CLI to support our initiative for the 2015-2016 school year, not to exceed $5,500. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C.                Approval of Contract for Services with School Reform Initiative
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve a professional development contract to train our Professional Leadership Communities (PLC) Facilitators in July. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D.                Approval of School Officer Liaison Program
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve to renew the contract with the Police Department to provide a School Liaison Officer for truancy for the 2015-2016 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E.                 Approval Cooperative Food Service Agreement with Riverside CSD
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve to renew the agreement with Riverside CSD for the purposes of providing oversight and support for their food service contract for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F.                 Approval of 28E Agreement with Riverside CSD
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve to renew the 28E with Riverside CSD for the purposes of providing oversight and support for their food service contract for the 2015-2016 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G.                Approval of Easement & Well Agreement with City of Glenwood
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the easement and well agreement with the city of Glenwood. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H.                Approval of Offer Insurance Benefits to Kitchen Managers
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Food Service Department to offer insurance benefits to the three kitchen managers. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I.                  Approval of Graduates
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the 2015 graduates that met the graduation criteria to graduate.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J.                 Legislative Priorities
The board decided that the discussion of legislative priorities would take place in July.
K.                Approval of Directors/Administrators Salary/Benefits
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 3.75% total package increase for Directors and Administrators for the 2015-2016 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L.                 Approval to Purchase Two Activity Buses and One 1-Ton Pickup
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the purchase of two activity buses to be delivered at the same time but purchasing one upon delivery and lease/purchase the other over a two year period. Also to purchase a 1-ton pickup. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M.               Closed Session
Dave Blum made a motion to enter into closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N.                Return to Open Session and Action
Dave Blum made a motion to return to open session and approve a 3.75% total package increase for Superintendent Embray and a 1 year contract extension. Superintendent Embray will also attend the national convention with the board later this fall. 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 Ann Staiert and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:50 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.