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March 10, 2014 Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray ­ Superintendent             Shirley Lundgren ­ Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712­527­9034 * Fax 712­527­4287
 
March 7, 2014
 
To:
All School Board Members
Voting Order:
 
 
Dave Blum ­ At-­Large ‘17
From:
Devin Embray, Superintendent
Michelle Bahr­ At-­Large ‘17
 
Ann Staiert ­ At-­Large ‘17
Craig Patzer ­ At­-Large ‘15
Theresa Romens ­ At-­Large ‘15
 
Re:       Regular Meeting ­ Monday, March 10, 2014, 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. We will be recognizing many of our students Monday night for their achievements.
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1.Regular Meeting ­ February 10, 2014
2.Public Hearing & Special Meeting ­ February 20, 2014
 
B.ApprovalofAgenda
 
C.Approval of Board Policies­ Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.4
Use of Information Resources
604.4R
Use of Information Resources Regulations
604.5
Technology and Instructional Materials
 
D.Approval of Board Policies­ First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
104.2
Anti­Bullying and Anti­Harassment Policy
604.6
Technology Policy ­ Appropriate Use of District Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access
604.6CF
Consent to Student Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems and Internet Access
604.6GF
Staff Acceptance Form and Consent to Use of the District’s Technology, Network Systems, and Internet Access
 
E.New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Kelli Berke
Director of Special Education and School Improvement
$89,500
Emily Portrey
Substitute Nurse
$118 per day
Jan Faraci
Substitute Teacher
$118 per day
Adam Buthe
Assistant Weight Room Supervisor
$920
Krystel Mayberry
Homebound Services ­ on an as needed basis
$19 per hour
 
F.Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Kelly Chambers
Bus Associate to Part­Time Custodian & Sub Bus Assoc.
$10.13 / $10.93
Jackie McNeel
3 Days/Week to 5 Days/Week
No Change
Bob Howie
Substitute Bus Driver to Full Time Bus Driver
$31.32 per route
Jennifer McKain
2 Days/Week to 5 Days/Week
No Change
April Stewart
Sub Bus Associate to Full Time Bus Associate
No Change
Brandy Martin
Substitute Food Service to Dishwasher
$9.78 per hour
 
G.Separation from District
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Dan Jones
Middle School Science Teacher
Retirement ­ Requesting Leave Incentive
End of 2013­14 SY
Mary Tornquist
Kid’s Place Child Care Provider
Resignation
February 1, 2014
Harlan Condon
Bus Driver
Retirement ­ Requesting Leave Incentive
End of 2013­2014 SY
Katelin Koehn
Dishwasher
Resignation
February 27, 2014
Robyn Hall
Substitute Nurse
Resignation
March 3, 2014
 
H.Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Cody B.
Glenwood
For 2014­2015 ­ received prior to March 1
Kayla C.
Glenwood
For 2014­2015 ­ Kindergarten. Sibling attends Glenwood.
Nathan C.
Lewis Central
Remain after move.
Tyler C.
Lewis Central
Remain after move.
Rue G.
Treynor
For 2014­2015 ­ Kindergarten.
Alejandro H.
Council Bluffs
Remain after move.
Ginad H.
Council Bluffs
Remain after move.
Miguel H.
Council Bluffs
Remain after move.
Selena H.
Council Bluffs
Remain after move.
Billy H.
Treynor
For 2014­2015 ­ received prior to March 1.
Kenny L.
Glenwood
For 2014­2015 ­ received prior to March 1.
Adalynn M.
Glenwood
For 2014­2015 ­ Kindergarten.
Dalian M.
Fremont­Mills
For 2014­2015 ­ received prior to March 1
Alexandria N.
Fremont­Mills
For 2014­2015 ­ Kindergarten
Larsen R.
Glenwood
For 2014­2015 ­ Kindergarten
Antonio S.
Council Bluffs
Remain after move.
Emily Stultz
Council Bluffs
For 2014­2015 ­ Kindergarten.
Brandi W.
Fremont­Mills
Change in District of Residence
Lexus W.
Fremont­Mills
Change in District of Residence
 
I.ApprovalofFinancialReports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Patzer will have reviewed the bills
A. Approval of Additional Bills
2. Board Financial Reports
A. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
B. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
MS Builders Club
March Madness Game and Dance
American Heart Assn; Video Camera and Tripod
$1,000
3/14/2014
Marketing Class
Raffle
TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
$200
3/28/2014
Marketing Class
Raffle Drawing
TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
$300
3/28/2014
Marketing Class
T Shirt Sales
TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
$600
3/28/2014
Marketing Class
Night With the Huskers
TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
$5,000
3/28/2014
Marketing Class
Advertising
TV monitors in hallways; security cameras
$1,500
3/28/2014
Student Council
Coffee Shop for State Speech
Student of month gifts
$300
3/15/2014
Girls/Boys Track
Track & Field Event Sponsors
Track equipment and awards
$1,500
3/11­4/4/14
 
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
USD Indoor Track Meet
3/25/2014
3/25/2014
Vermillion, SD
Brad Rasmussen
2014 Iowa Reading Association
6/24/2014
6/25/2014
Ames, IA
Meg Schroeder
Cross­State Collaborative Meeting of Rural States
 
2/10/2014
 
2/12/2014
 
Minneapolis, MN
 
Joan Crowl
Math Olympiad
3/20/2014
3/20/2014
Maryville, MO
Craig Trager
FCCLA State Conference
3/23/2014
3/25/2014
Des Moines, IA
Janice Moore
Iowa State University Volleyball Coaches Clinic
 
2/27/2014
 
3/1/2014
 
Ames, IA
 
Maria D Jacobus
State AD Conference
3/30/2014
4/1/2014
Coralville, IA
Jeff Bissen
ACDA
3/20/2014
3/22/2014
Des Moines, IA
Kay Fast
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Eric Rasmussen
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Brad Rasmussen
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Jeff Janssen
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Mark Starner
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Chris Visser
Drake Relays
4/23/2014
4/26/2014
Des Moines, IA
Todd Peverill
GHAEA Legislative Conference
2/5/2014
2/6/2014
Des Moines, IA
Devin Embray
2014 Iowa Championship Volleyball Coaches Clinic
 
2/28/2014
 
3/1/2014
 
Ames, IA
 
Mary Pat King
Iowa High School Coaches Volleyball Clinic
 
2/28/2014
 
3/1/2014
 
Ames, IA
 
Wendy Ausdemore
NWMSU Math competition
3/20/2014
3/20/2014
Maryville MO
Barry Loeffelbein
State Wrestling
2/20/2014
2/22/2014
Des Moines, IA
Robin Hundt
IHSSA Individual All State
3/30/2014
3/31/2014
Cedar Falls, IA
Russell Crouch
IASBO Spring Conference
3/25/2014
3/27/2014
Ames, IA
Shirley Lundgren
IASBO Academy
4/30/2014
5/2/2014
Ames, IA
Shirley Lundgren
All State Large Group Speech
2/21/2014
2/22/2014
Ames, IA
Russ Crouch
International Reading Association Convention
 
5/9/2014
 
5/13/2014
 
New Orleans, LA
 
Nancy Wright
NSTA
4/3/2014
4/6/2014
Boston, MA
Elizabeth A Maryott
National Science Conferences
4/3/2014
4/6/2014
Boston, MA
Robin Hundt
Iowa Jazz Championships
4/7/2014
4/8/2014
Des Moines, IA
Dan Schoening
Iowa Bandmasters Association Conference
 
5/15/2014
 
5/17/2014
 
Des Moines, IA
 
Dan Schoening
ICCA Spring Coaches' Conference
4/4/2014
4/5/2014
Altoona, IA
Dixie Thomas
Iowa State Education Association Delegate Assembly
 
4/2/2014
 
4/5/2014
 
Des Moines, IA
 
Maria Jacobus
Heritage Festival Music Trip
4/23/2014
4/27/2014
New Orleans, LA
Dan Schoening
NSTA
4/2/2014
4/6/2014
Boston, MA
Elizabeth Maryott
Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships
4/1/2014
4/2/2014
Huxley, IA
Kay Fast
Software Unlimited Workshop
3/24/2014
3/27/2014
Sioux Falls, SD
Jean Kelly
U of I Counselor Advisory Board
4/8/2014
4/10/2014
Iowa City, IA
Jedd Taylor
Iowa Reading Assoc. Conf.
6/23/2014
6/25/2014
Ames, IA
Nancy Wright
Iowa Reading Assoc. Conf.
6/24/2014
6/25/2014
Ames, IA
Lauriel Weekly
 
M. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations­
 
5.REPORTS
A.BuildingAdministratorReports
1.High School
2.Middle School
3.West Elementary
4.Northeast Elementary
B.Student Services & School Improvement Report
C.Activities Director Report
D. Kid’s Place Report
E.Technology Report
F.Food Service Report
G. Transportation/Buildings & Grounds Report
H. Print Shop Report
 
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
7. NEW BUSINESS
 
A.
I am seeking approval to send out to bid one Type I (Bus) vehicle and one Type II vehicle (Van or Suburban.)
Motion
B.
I am seeking approval to increase the depository limit at Glenwood State Bank due to receiving the monies for the gym project.
Motion
C.
Approval of Cooperative Agreement for Pre­Service Clinical Placement with the University of Northern Iowa for 2014-­2015.
I am seeking approval for student teachers from UNI to do their field experience within our district.
Motion
 
I am seeking approval for student teachers from NWMS to do their field experience within our district.
 
E. Approval of Revised 2014­2015 School Calendar                                Motion
I am seeking approval for the revision of the 2014­-2015 school calendar to combine the spring conferences into the same week as the Easter Break to have a longer stretch of school with students.
 
8.ADJOURNMENT                                                                                           Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings:    Monday, March 24 ­ Board Work Session ­ 6:00 p.m. ­ 103 Central, Third Floor Monday, April 14 ­ Regular Board Meeting ­ 7:00 p.m. ­ High School Media Ctr. Monday, April 28 ­ Board Work Session ­ 6:00 p.m. ­ 103 Central, Third Floor