March 12, 2012 Board Meeting Minutes

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:   President Romens, Ann Staiert, Henry Clark, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.

 

Members of the girls’ basketball team were recognized for qualifying for the state tournament. Members recognized were: Grace Newman, Amber Lucy, McKenna Henze, Alexia Fisher, Alexis Moreno, Rachel DeYoung, Sydney Gutschenritter, Kelsey Kruse, Emily Blum, Bailey Starner, Halie Darrow, Kierney Motz, Reiny Ostrander, Lisa Nebel, and Morgan Lucy. The girls’ basketball team managers Bree VanNess, Abby Schultz, Sierra Edwards and Marley Chavez were also recognized. Each member was presented a certificate. Coaches are Barry Loeffelbein, Callie Ohm and Brian Albert. Spencer Smith was recognized for qualifying for the state swimming tournament.

 

None

 

Henry Clark commented on board policies 406.1, 408.4, 500.3. 500.4 and 500.6. Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with the following items pulled out:  Board Policies 406.1 and 408.4. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

 

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on February 13, 2012 and the special meeting and work session on February 27, 2012.

 

 

Second Reading Approvals:

 

First Reading Approvals:

 

 

Financial reports as of February 29, 2012 were approved.

 

 

 

 

The Board discussed Board Policy 406.1. Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve Board Policies 406.1 as presented. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

 

The Board discussed Board Policy 408.4. Following discussion, Henry Clark made a motion to approve Board Policies 408.4 as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  Blum voted yes. Patzer, Romens, Clark and Staiert voted no. Motion failed.

 

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.

 

Henry Clark reported on a safety committee meeting he had attended. Ann Staiert reported on the Chamber Betterment meeting she had attended. The school district received a certificate from the Glenwood Chamber of Commerce in recognition and thanks for the renovation of the Glenwood Community School District Transportation/Operations Facility and for our investment in Glenwood and Mills County.

 

Presentations

The West fourth grade teachers presented on the 4th grade Professional Learning Communities (PLC). Kim Blanchard, Laurie Weekly, Cheryl Cheney, Kathy Konigsmark, Janet Presley, Amie Abbott, Jennifer Tallmon and Marcia Van Ness explained the process they use as a collaborative team to develop a plan using SMART goals that improves student learning.  A power point of why students like the PLC techniques was shown.

 

A power point on the 2012-13 certified budget was presented. Business Manager, Shirley Lundgren, reviewed the budget process, explained key components of the budget and showed a comparison of the last four years Aid & Levy budget 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

 

Dave Blum made a motion to approve the preliminary 2012-13 school budget for publication. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. Patzer, Romens, Blum and Staiert voted yes. Clark voted no. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to set Monday, April 9, 2012 at 6:45 pm at the High School Media Center, 504 E Sharp Street, Glenwood, IA as the date, time and place to hold the public hearing on the 2012-13 school budget.  Henry Clark seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the tentative agreement with the Glenwood Education Associate for the 2012-13 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.