Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray Superintendent Kristi Buman Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 7125279034 * Fax 7125274287
March 6, 2015
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Dave Blum At-Large ‘17
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Michelle Bahr At-Large ‘17
Ann Staiert At-Large ‘17
Craig Patzer At-Large ‘15
Theresa Romens At-Large ‘15
Re: Work Session Monday, March 9, 2015 5:30 p.m. (Activities Directors’ Presentation)
Regular Meeting Monday, March 9, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
February 9, 2015 Regular Meeting
February 26, 2015 Special Meeting
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies Second Readings
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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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D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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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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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 (20152016)
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 (20152015)
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 (20152016)
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 (20152016)
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 (20152016)
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 (20152016)
Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts
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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 20152016)
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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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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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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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Anita C.
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Glenwood
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None Beginning 20152016 School Year
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Kevin C.
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Glenwood
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None Beginning 20152016 School Year
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Matthew G.
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Glenwood
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None Beginning 20152016 School Year
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Billy H.
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Glenwood
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None Beginning 20152016 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 20152016 School Year
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Lissa V.
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Glenwood
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None Beginning 20152016 School Year
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills Director Bahr will have reviewed the bills
A. Approval of Additional Bills
A. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
B. General Ledger Balance Report
J. 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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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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3/34/3
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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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K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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NAME OF CONFERENCE
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DATES
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LOCATION OF CONFERENCE
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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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University of Iowa 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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L.GrantRequests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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4.ANNOUNCEMENTSANDCOMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Presentations - Paul Kruse will give a short presentation regarding ISJIT and answer any questions the Board may have.
Timothy Becker will address the Board regarding the Alumni Achievement Award.
Betsy Maryott will give a presentation regarding the Outdoor Classroom.
5. REPORTS
A.BuildingAdministratorReports
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of the 20152016 Master Contract between Glenwood Motion
Board of Education and the Glenwood Education Association
I am seeking approval of the Master Contract with Glenwood Education Association for the 2015-16 school year.
B. Approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution Motion
I am seeking approval of the Budget Guarantee Resolution, as follows: RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of Glenwood Community School District will levy property tax for fiscal year 2015/16 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa.
I am seeking approval of the proposed revisions to the Elementary Handbook for 2015-2016, as presented.
I am seeking approval of the proposed revisions to the Middle School Parent & Student Handbook for 2015-2016, as presented.
E. Approval to obtain bids for the following: Motion
1. One new 84 passenger school bus for activities
2. One new 1-ton dump truck with a new v-plow for snow removal
I am seeking approval to obtain bids for one new 84 passenger school bus for activities, as well as one new 1-ton dump truck with a new v-plow for snow removal.
F. Approval for bids for the following: Motion
1) To sell one 2007 activity bus
2) To sell one 1991 43 passenger spare wheelchair bus
I am seeking approval to solicit bids to sell one 2007 activity bus, as well as one 1991 43 passenger spare wheelchair bus.
I am seeking approval of the contract with Iowa Direct Equipment for the bleachers that will be installed in the new gym at the high school.
H. Approval of 2015-2016 School Calendar Aug. 31 or Aug. 24 Motion
I am seeking approval of the 20152016 School Calendar. I would like to adopt both calendars. Should the legislature not made a decision by April 2, 2015, the Glenwood Community School District will begin classes on Monday, August 31, 2015.
I.Approval of Glenwood Alumni Association Resolution approving the Motion
establishment of the Alumni Achievement Award, as well as it's annual recipient. A draft resolution is linked.
I am seeking approval of the establishment of the Glenwood Alumni Association's Alumni Achievement Award, as well as it's annual recipient.
J. Approval of Appointment of Equity Officer Motion
I am seeking approval of the appointment of Kelli Berke as the District’s Equity Officer for the remainder of the 20142015 school year. The current Equity Officer is Devin Embray.
8. ADJOURNMENT Motion
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Monday, March 23, 2015
6:00 p.m. Work Session Activities 6-12 Counselors Presentation
Monday, April 13, 2015
7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting of the Board