Glenwood Community School District
Work Session and Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, March 9, 2015
Work Session
High School Activity Director Jeff Bissen and Middle School Activities Director Mark Starner presented a S.W.O.T. Analysis to the Board
Call to Order
President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
The following Board members were present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Craig Patzer.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on January 12, 2015, the Super Board meeting on January 15,2015, the Board Retreat/Work Session on January 17, 2015, and the Board Work Session on February 2, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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804
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Reports
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804.1
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Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Reports
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804.2
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Board Minutes Published
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804.3
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Earnings Report, Published
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804.4
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Audit
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804.5
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Hazardous Chemical Disclosure
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804.5R1
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Regulations for Training for Hazardous Chemicals
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804.6
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Treasurer’s Annual Report
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804.7
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Internal Controls Procedures
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804.8
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GASB 54 Fund Balance Reporting
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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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805
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Records
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805.1
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School District Records
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805.1R
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Duties of Directors and Business Office: Record Retention
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805.2
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Personnel Records
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805.3
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Student Records
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805.5
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Inventory
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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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Thomas Harm
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High School Special Education - Level I Teacher
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$52,061 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
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Thomas Horton
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Head Softball Coach
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$5,040
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Miranda Kalhorn
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1:1 Preschool Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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Sarah Nielsen
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Substitute Teacher
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$122 per day
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Adam Orban
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High School Vocal Music Teacher
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$47,011 (2015-2015) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
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Jill Orban
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Lower Elementary Music Teacher
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$46,591 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts..
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Magdalen Pena
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Substitute Teacher
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$122 per day
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Jill Severn
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General Education Teacher Associate
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$8.70 per hour
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Stacie Smith
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Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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Mark Stegman
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High School Math Teacher
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$51,051 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
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Kathern Wendt
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High School Science Teacher
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$44,991 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
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Cale Yates
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Elementary Art Teacher
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$41,841 (2015-2016) Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts
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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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Kristin Lappala
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Teacher Associate to 12 month Secretary (Beginning 2015-2016)
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$11.69 per hour
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Ranae Parks
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Substitute Food Service to Special Education Teacher Associate
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$9.70 per hour
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4G – Separation from District
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Katherin Dailey
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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February 10, 2015
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Linda Dickersbach
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Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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May 22, 2015
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Rochelle Endicott
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Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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February 27, 2015
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Julie Kahl
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Bus Associate
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Resignation
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February 20, 2015
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Tracy Major
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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March 13, 2015
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Richard Manley
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Substitute Bus Driver
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Resignation
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February 2, 2015
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Rosanne Nutting
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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February 19, 2015
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Justina Reeves
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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February 27, 2015
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Sean Sibbitt
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Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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January 16, 2015
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4H – Open Enrollments
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUIRED
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REASON
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Anita C.
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Glenwood
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None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
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Kevin C.
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Glenwood
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None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
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Matthew G.
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Glenwood
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None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
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Billy H.
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Glenwood
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None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
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Austin J.
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Glenwood
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Change in District of Residence
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Elizabeth P.
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Council Bluffs
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None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
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Lissa V.
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Glenwood
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None - Beginning 2015-2016 School Year
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Financial reports as of February 28, 2015 were approved.
4J – Fundraiser 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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Builder's Club
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March Madness Game & Dance
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TV for MS, American Heart Assoc, and PEP Bus
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$900
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3/13/2015
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Student Council
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March Madness Gate
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School Improvement
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$1,500
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3/27/2015
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Girls/Boys Track/Field
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Track and Field Event Sponsors
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Track and Field Equipment and Awards
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$1,500
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3/3-4/3
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Flag Corp Winterguard
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March Madness Dance
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Registration Fees, Outfits, Set Construction
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AMAP
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3/24/2015
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Glenwood Softball
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50/50 Raffle
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New equipment and overnight expenses
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$150
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6/3/2015
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Glenwood Softball
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Salad Luncheon
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New equipment and overnight expenses
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$1,500
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6/3/2015
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4K – Overnight Travel Requests
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ACTIVITY
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DATE(S)
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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NWMSU Math Olympiad
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3/19/2015
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3/19/2015
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NWMSU - Maryville, Missouri
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Barry Loeffelbein
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Really Great Reading
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3/12/2015
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3/13/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Tami Bertini
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Really Great Reading Conference
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3/12/2015
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2/13/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Julie McMullen
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6th Grade Battle of the Books
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5/4/2015
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5/4/2015
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Blair, Nebraska
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Dollie Mott
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IASBO Spring Conference
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3/24/2015
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3/26/2015
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Ames, Iowa
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Kristi Buman
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Iowa Jazz Championships
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3/30/2015
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3/31/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Dan Schoening
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2015 IMP Spring Conference
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3/30/2015
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3/31/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Andrea Zielstra
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USD Girls Indoor Track Meet
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3/24/2015
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3/24/2015
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Vermillion, South Dakota
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Brad Rasmussen
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U of IA HS Counselor Advisory Board
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4/14/2015
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4/15/2015
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Jedd Taylor
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USD Girls Indoor Track Meet
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3/24/2015
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3/24/2015
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Vermillion, South Dakota
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Eric Rasmussen
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USD Girls Indoor Track Meet
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3/24/2015
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3/24/2015
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Vermillion, South Dakota
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Jeff Janssen
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Waverly Soccer Tournament
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5/8/2015
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5/9/2015
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Waverly, Iowa
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Cort Lovato
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Waverly Soccer Tournament
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5/8/2015
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5/9/2015
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Waverly, Iowa
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Will Stockman
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Waverly Boys Soccer Tournament
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5/8/2015
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5/9/2015
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Waverly, Iowa
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Shane Keeling
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Nebraska Football Coaches Clinic
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4/3/2015
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4/4/2015
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Cory Faust
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Nebraska Football Clinic
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4/3/2015
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4/4/2015
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Chris Visser
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Nebraska Football Clinic
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4/3/2015
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4/4/2015
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Adam Buthe
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Nebraska Football Clinic
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4/3/2015
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4/4/2015
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Earl Schenck
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Big Red FB Clinic
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4/3/2015
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4/4/2015
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Lincoln Nebraska
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Barry Loeffelbein
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Nebraska Football Clinic
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4/3/2015
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4/4/2015
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Michael Joyner
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Nebraska Football Clinic
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4/3/2015
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4/4/2015
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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Scott Buresh
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ADM Soccer Tournament
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4/24/2015
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4/25/2015
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Adel, Iowa
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Amy Benson
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ADM Soccer Tournament
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4/24/2015
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4/25/2015
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Adel, Iowa
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Rebecca Bardsley
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Eric Rasmussen
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4/22/2015
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4/26/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Eric Rasmussen
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2015
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4/25/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Mark Starner
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Mental Health for Iowa Learners
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4/22/2015
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4/23/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Pat Staebell
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2015
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4/25/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Brian Albert
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Mental Health Conference
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4/22/2015
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4/23/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Sarah Rozniecki
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Drake Relays
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4/23/2015
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4/25/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Brad Rasmussen
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Mental Health Conference
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4/22/2015
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4/23/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Elizabeth Huggins
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DE Learning Supports Conference
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4/22/2015
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4/23/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Kathleen D Loeffelbein
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Mental Health Insitiute
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4/22/2015
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4/23/2015
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Des Moines, Iowa
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Jeannie Bates
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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
Dave Blum discussed how the new gym is coming along. Michelle mentioned the PLTW meeting coming up on Friday.
Presentations
PMA Securities presented on ISJIT.
Paul Kruse presented on the investment opportunities available through ISJIT for the District.
Alumni Achievement Award
Sue with the Alumni Association presented on the new Alumni Achievement Award that the association is going to begin presenting.
Outdoor Classroom
Betsy Maryott gave a presentation on the plans for a new outdoor classroom at the high school. She will be writing for multiple grants to cover the expenses. It will be completed in stages beginning with cement work and irrigation.
Reports
Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of the 2015-2016 Master Contract.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Master Contract. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the budget guarantee. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of the 2015-2016 Elementary Handbook Revisions.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Elementary Handbook revisions. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of the 2015-2016 Middle School Parent & Student Handbook Revisions.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the 2015-2016 Middle School Parent & Student Handbook revisions. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval to Obtain bids for 1 new 84 passenger school bus for activities as well as 1 new 1-ton dump truck with a new v- plow for snow removal.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve obtaining bids. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval to solicit bids to sell 1 2007 activity bus as well as 1 1991 43 passenger spare wheelchair bus.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the solicitation of bids. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All vote “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Contract with Iowa Direct Equipment
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the contract with Iowa Direct Equipment for the bleachers that will be installed in the new gym at the high school. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of the 2015-2016 School Calendar – Aug 31 or Aug 24
Dave Blum made a motion to approve both school calendars with a change to the conference dates in the fall and spring and removing the deadline of April 2nd. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. 4 voted “aye” with Michelle Bahr voting “nay”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of the Glenwood Alumni Association Resolution.
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Glenwood Alumni Association Resolution. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the appointment of Kelli Berke as the District’s Equity Office for the remainder of the 2014- 2015 school year. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Dave Blum and seconded by Michelle Bahr to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:04 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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