Glenwood Community School District
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Central Office Boardroom
7:00 P.M. Monday, March 13, 2009
Work Session
A work session was held at 6:00 p.m. Superintendent Sibley presented a power point presentation on the 2009-10 school budget.
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Frank Overhue, David Warren, Bill Agan and Linda Young.
Approve Agenda
On a motion made by Frank Overhue and seconded by Bill Agan the agenda was unanimously approved.
The board approved the minutes of February 9, February 26 and March 9, 2009, the bills and financial statements, as well as the two incoming open enrollment students and six outgoing open enrollment students.
Public Forum
Tiffany Harger, representative of Parent Advisory Committee of Kid’s Place, addressed the board on the benefits Kids Place has on the community.
Good News Reports
Matt Dyer talked about the wrestling season and introduced the three state wrestling qualifiers, Colin White, Tyler Maxwell, and Joey Bryan. Math Count students talked about the recent Math Counts contest. Math Count students include Conner Fikes, Jack Sowers, Lisa Weaver, Sarah Hubner, Cody Behrens, Derek Jones, Kaitlin Jens and Nick Frazee.
What’s Happening?
Two eighth grade students Van Evans and Kaylee Larsen explained the math project they are working on through Project Based Learning.
Business Items
Rex Ramsey, Piper Jaffray, reported on bond sale of $1,425,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009 held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2009. Following discussion, Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the resolution directing the sale of $1,425,000 General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2009 to Northland Security, Minneapolis, MN at 4.614599% interest. Bill Agan seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion.
On a motion made by Linda Young and seconded by Bill Agan, the board unanimously approved the preliminary FY 10 budget for publication.
Bill Agan made a motion to set the Budget Hearing for 6:45 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2009 in the Central Office Boardroom. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Following discussion, David Warren made a motion to approve the application for the Summer Food Service Program. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Frank Overhue made a motion to approve the first day of classes for the 2009-2010 school year as Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
On a motion made by Linda Young and seconded by David Warren the board unanimously approved a Mills County Endowment Grant in the amount of $4,950 to be used for the purchase of supplies to fill backpacks for students in the greatest need in Mills County.
Bill Agan made a motion to approve the renewal of coop agreements for boys’ swimming and girls’ swimming and diving with Lewis Central Community Schools and girls’ soccer with Sidney Community Schools. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Board policies 404.9-Licensed Employee Suspension; 803.1-Purchasing Procedures and 902.4-Disposition of Obsolete Equipment were reviewed by the board. Following discussion, Dave Warren made a motion to amend board policy 803.1. Frank Overhue seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Linda Young made a motion to approve the first reading of board policies 404.9, 803.1 and 902.4. Bill Agan seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Reports
Dave Greenwood handed out and reviewed vehicle assessments for Type I and Type II vehicles. Superintendent Sibley updated the board on legislative issues.
Information Items
Information on School Boards and Student Achievement and Community, Media and Legislative Relations Workshop was included in the board packet.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Frank Overhue and seconded by Bill Agan to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:08 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
Negotiations strategy session
The board held a negotiations strategy session.