Glenwood Community School District
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 p.m.
High School Media Center
Monday, March 15, 2016
Public Hearing re 2016-2017 School Calendar
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:45 p.m. There was no one present and the public hearing was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Dave Blum to adjourn the public hearing. Curt Becker seconded the Motion. 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: Dave Blum, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, Curt Becker, and President Romens.
Spotlight on Education
The Board recognized the wrestling coaches and the wrestlers who qualified or placed at State Wrestling; our swimmers who qualified for State Swimming; Maeve Bittle for her outstanding singing performance of the National Anthem at State Wrestling; and our Short Film Group and their sponsor for making it to All-State for their film “Alone”. We will also recognize Activities Director Jeff Bissen for being selected the Iowa Girls’ Athletic Coaches Association’s Activities Director of the Year.
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on February 8, 2016, and the special meeting on February 29, 2016.
4B - Approval of Agenda
4C - Approval of Board Policies
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POLICY
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DESCRIPTION
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105
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Glenwood Community Schools Operating Principles: Board of Education and Superintendent
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106
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Operating Principles: Administration and Staff
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200
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Statement of Guiding Principles for the Board of Directors
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201.1
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Name of School District
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201.2
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Legal Status of the Board
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201.3
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General Powers and Duties of the Board
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201.5
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Membership of the Board
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201.10
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New Board Member’s Orientation and Development Opportunities
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4D – Approval of Board Policies First Reading Approvals
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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201.4
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Elections to the Board
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201.6
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Oath of Office, Board Members
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201.7
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Term of Office of Board Members
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201.8
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Organization of the Board
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201.9
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Board Vacancies
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500.8
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Shared Time / Dual Enrolled Students
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500.9
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Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options
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500.11
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Compulsory Attendance
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502.6
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Student Participation in Non-School Sponsored Activities
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601.2
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School Day
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802.4
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Investments
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1003.3E1
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Community Use of School Facilities
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1003.3E3
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Glenwood Community School District Facility Use Agreement
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1003.3E4
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Glenwood Community School District Use of School District Facilities and Equipment Indemnity and
Liability Insurance Agreement
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4E - New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Nicole Ausdemore
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$117 per day
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Jaime Bostic
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.27 per hour
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Jessie Brandon
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.27 per hour
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Erin Brown
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High School Math Teacher
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$38,041 (2015-2016) contingent upon obtaining Iowa teaching certificate; favorable background checks and receipt of official transcripts.
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Mary Kay Elias
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Substitute Teacher
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$127 per day
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Caitlynn Giese
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.27 per hour
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Brandon Johnson
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Authorized Substitute Teacher
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$117 per day
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Devan Meads
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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$8.95 per hour
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Terri Montague
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Substitute Food Service Worker
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$9.27 per hour
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Justin Scroggs
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Grounds & Maintenance
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$11.50 per hour
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Paula Wetterlund
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.98 per hour
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4F - Transfers
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NAME
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FROM/TO
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WAGE
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None
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Lauren Burke
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Child Care Associate
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Resignation
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January 22, 2016
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Janice Frerichs
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Food Service Cook
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Resignation
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March 31, 2016
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Judith Isadore
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Media Associate
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Resignation
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End of the 2015-2016 SY
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Justin Menichetti
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Assist Boys Soccer
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Resignation
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March 9, 2016
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Roni Score
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Registered Nurse
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Resignation
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May 31, 2016
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Lauren Snyder
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1st Grade Teacher
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Resignation
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End of the 2015-2016 SY
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4H - Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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Caiden B.
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Tri-Center Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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Reagen B.
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Treynor Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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Ryan H.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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Kelly H.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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Mathew L.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year (with Agreement)
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Audraya L.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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Baily M.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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Madison M.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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Willus R.
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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R. Sutton
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Glenwood Community School District
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2016-2017 School Year
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4I - Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of February 29, 2016 were approved
4J - Fundraising Requests
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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Glenwood Band Parents
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T-shirt quilt raffle
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Rebuild uniform fund
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$1,000
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3/10-5/24/16
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Student Council
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March Madness
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Registration for leadership conf
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$1,000
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3/11/2016
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Boys and Girls Track
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Event Sponsor
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Pay for meet management items & training items
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$500-$800
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3/29/2016
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4K - Out of State and Overnight Travel Requests
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ACTIVITY |
DATES |
DESTINATION |
REQUESTED BY |
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U of Iowa HS Counselor Advisory Board |
4/19/2016 – 4/21/2016 |
Iowa City, IA |
Jedd Taylor |
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All State |
3/10/2016 – 3/11/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Dixie |
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Iowa Association of Alternative Education Spring Conference |
4/6/2016 – 4/8/2016 |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
Elizabeth Huggins/Joe Fustos |
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Iowa Association of Alternative Educators Conference |
4/6/2016 – 4/8/2016 |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
Joe Fustos |
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Transfinder University Proficiency Class |
6/13/2016 – 6/14/2016 |
Schenectady, NY |
Julie Laudon |
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Transfinder University Proficiency Class |
6/13/2016 – 6/14/2016 |
Schenectady, NY |
Marcella Schroeder |
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2016 Learning Supports Spring Conference |
4/26/2016 – 4/27/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Bobbi Rohrberg |
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ICCA Spring Conference |
4/8/2016 – 4/9/2016 |
Altoona, IA |
Jaci Johnson |
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ISU Golf Coaches Clinic |
3/3/2016 – 4/9/2016 |
Ames, IA |
Maria Jacobus |
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ISEA Delegate Assembly |
4/7/16 – 4/8/16 |
Des Moines, IA |
Maria Jacobus |
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IA ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy |
4/21/2016 – 4/22/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Heidi Stanley |
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Iowa ASCD Curriculum Academy |
4/21/2016 – 4/22/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Karen Bueltel |
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IFCSE Conference |
6/12/2016 – 6/14/2016 |
Cedar Falls, IA |
Janis Moore |
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National FCCLA Conference |
7/1/2016 – 7/8/2016 |
San Diego, CA |
Janis Moore |
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ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy |
4/21/2016 – 4/22/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Kelsey Miller |
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Curriculum Leadership |
4/21/2016 – 4/22/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Ben Haynes |
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Iowa ASCD Curriculum Leadership Academy |
4/21/2016 – 4/22/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Todd Killion |
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ICCA Spring Conference |
4/8/2016 – 4/9/2016 |
Altoona, IA |
Dixie Thomas |
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IASBO |
3/30/2016 – 3/31/2016 |
Ames, IA |
Kristi Buman |
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Curriculum Leadership Conference |
4/21/2016 – 4/22/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Vicky Wood |
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IA ASCD Leadership Conference |
4/21/2016 – 4/22/2016 |
Des Moines, IA |
Melanie Howard |
4L - Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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None
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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 of Education
Michelle Bahr updated the Board on the CCC meeting and Iowa Legislative Advocacy was discussed. The April Work Session will be held on April 25th due to the NSBA Conference. The next Super Board meeting will be scheduled soon. President Romens reminded everyone of the Booster Club Auction that will take place on March 19th.
Legislative Update
Devin Embray updated the Board on issues related to SSA, SAVE, and Smarter Balance.
Presentations
David Clark and Lori LaViolette presented a picture of the new band uniforms, which have an estimated arrival date of July or August 2016.
Reports
Building Administrators, Special Education Director, Activities Director, Kid’s Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building & Grounds Director, Print Shop Director, reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Agreement with Tony Vincent, Inc. in the amount of $2,850 as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the School Office Liaison Program Agreement with the City of Glenwood as presented. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Application for Cooperative Sharing with Lewis Central for Girls Swimming & Diving as presented. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Student Handbook Revisions for 2016-2017
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Student Handbook Revisions for 2016-2017 as presented for the High School, Progressive Learning Center – Alternative High School, Middle School, Elementary (K-
5) and Preschool. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar as presented at the Public Hearing. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “nay”. Motion failed. Motion by Michelle Bahr to approve the 2016-2017 School Calendar with the following changes: Add April 19, 2017 to Spring Break and use that date as the first priority for a Severe Weather Make Up Day. Use January 16, 2017 as the second priority for a Severe Weather Make Up Day, followed by April 18, 2017 as the third priority. Move the end of the year to May 26, 2017. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Budget Guarantee Resolution as presented. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “Aye”. Motion carried.
Following a short discussion this item was postponed until further information was available.
H. Credit Management Information (Debt Collection) for Kid’s Place
Following discussion, Dave Blum made a motion to approve Kid’s Place Daycare to use a debt collection agency for past due accounts. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. Dave Blum voted “aye”. Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Curt Becker and President Romens voted “nay”. Motion failed.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Agreement with Equip 2 Equip for the speaking engagement fee in the amount of $500.00 on April 13, 2016. The speaker will also spend the day with students at the Career Fair. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All votes “aye”. Motion carried.
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Student Teaching Agreement with Peru State College to host student teachers beginning with the 2016-2017 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Closed Session
Ann Staiert made a motion to move into closed session as provided in Section 21.5(1)(i) of the open meetings law to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose performance is being considered to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation, as that individual has requested a closed session. Curt Becker seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board moved into closed session at 8:35 p.m.
L. Return to Open Session
Ann Staiert made a motion to move out of closed session. Curt Becker seconded the motion. A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried. The board returned to open session at 8:50 p.m. Curt Becker made a motion to extend the Superintendent’s contract by one year, through the 2018-2019 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All vote “aye”. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the board at this time, a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Dave Blum to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:51 p.m.
Theresa Romens, Board President Debbie Schoening, Board Secretary Pro Tem
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