March 11, 2013 Board Meeting Minutes

 

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, and Dave Blum.  Craig Patzer was absent due to a business trip.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to move into closed session in accordance with Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss strategy with legal counsel in matters presently in litigation, or where litigation is imminent, if disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the board. Dave Blum seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board moved into closed session at 6:31 p.m.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to move out of closed session.   Dave Blum seconded the motion.   A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.  The board returned to open session at 6:59 p.m.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to accept Kerry Newman’s March 11, 2013, immediate resignation as Principal for the Glenwood High School. Dave Blum seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed Staiert, Blum and Romens in favor of the motion.  Clark opposed. Motion carried.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to withdraw the Glenwood Community School District Board of Director’s February 12, 2013, notice of consideration of termination of Kerry Newman’s employment as Principal for the Glenwood High School. Dave Blum seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed Staiert, Blum and Romens in favor of the motion. Clark opposed. Clark went on record stating I think we should to go to trial.  Motion carried.

 

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the terms and conditions of the settlement between the Glenwood Community School District and Kerry Newman as agreed between Ms. Newman’s counsel and the counsel for the Glenwood Community School District’s Board of Directors. Henry Clark seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed Staiert, Blum and Romens in favor of the motion. Clark opposed. Motion carried.

 

None

None

 

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 

Minutes were approved for the Special Meeting on February 6, 2013; the Regular Meeting on February 11, 2013, the Special Meeting on February 12, 2013 and the Special Meeting on February 26, 2013.

 

 

Second Reading Approvals: None

 

First Reading Approvals: Number:                              Policy Name:

504.1                    Student Records Access and Use

504.1R                 Student Records Access and Use Regulations

504.1RFS             Student Records Request Form for Students and Parents

504.1C                 Student Records Request form for Non-Students or Non-Parents 504.1A Release of Student Records Authorization

504.1NF               Transfer of Student Records Notification Form

504.1F                  Hearing Regarding Correction of Student Records Request Form

504.1N                  Student Records Notice

504.2                    Student DIrectory Information

504.2N                  Student Directory Information Notice

 

 

 

Andrew B.             To Council Bluffs

Elise B.                 To Council Bluffs

Alli B.                    To Lewis Central

Isabella C.             To Glenwood

Savannah C.          To Glenwood

Evan G.                To Glenwood

Kaleb G.               To Glenwood

Paige G.               To Glenwood

Danielle H.            To Clayton Ridge Iowa Virtual Academy

Faith H.                To Clayton Ridge Iowa Virtual Academy

Joshua H.             To Clayton Ridge Iowa Virtual Academy

Sarah H.               To Clayton Ridge Iowa Virtual Academy

Emma J.               To Glenwood

Logan J.               To Glenwood

 

Financial reports as of February 28, 2013 were approved. Bills as presented were approved.

 

Group:                  Fundraiser:                                           Purpose:                              Amt:                           Dates:

Boys Soccer     Concessions at Creighton Game                Overnight costs; awards       NA                              4/12/2013

School District   Battle of Books                                        Next year's event                 $140                           4/13-5/13

Student Council March Madness Basketball                       AP Exams; Teacher Appreciation  $2,500                 3/15/2013

Choir/Band         Food & Gift Items                                    Chicago Trip                         $8,000                       8/20-09/3/13

MS Book Fair      Coin Challenge                                       Donation to Love Tree              NA                           3/11-15/13

MS Book Fair      MS Book Fair                                        Books for Media Center             NA                           3/18-26/13

Boys Track        Fried Chicken Dinner                               Track Supplies                        5,500                         3/15-4/7/13

Reach/SADD     Pizza Ranch Tip Night                           Red Out wristbands and socks   AMAP                         4/8/2013

Bowling Club       Pie in the Face                                     Dues, tournament fees, T-shirts  $320                          3/15/2013

B & G Track        Chicken Dinner                                   Equipment, Drake Relay Costs     $3,000                       4/7/2013

B & G Track     2013 Event Sponsor Program                   Equipment, Drake Relay Costs    $2,000                      3/11/2013

MS Talent Show Talent Show                                           Iowa Assessment Incentives       $500                        3/21/2013

 

 

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.

Theresa reported on the legislative coffee she attended. There will be an IASB Able Meeting in Villisca on April 16, 2013.

Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, reviewed the budget process, explained key components of the FY 2014 budget and reviewed the Department of Management’s Aid & Levy worksheets.

Building Administrators, Director of Special Education, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Director of Operations, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

None

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the sharing agreement with the Lewis Central Community School District for Boys Swimming and Girls Swimming and Diving. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the practicum and student teaching agreement with Buena Vista University for the 2013-2014 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

Dave Blum made a motion to approve an underground electric easement with Mid American Energy Company so they have access to the underground utilities behind the middle school. Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the wireless project for Middle School, West Elementary and Northeast Elementary if the competitive quotes are less than $35,000. If the quotes are over $35,000 the project will come back to the Board of Directors for review. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Henry Clark made a motion to approve the Justo Lamas Group Concert agreement for the concert on March 8, 2013. The concert will be held in the auditorium with Spanish students from other schools attending. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.