Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
Glenwood Central Office
Monday, March 9, 2020
Call to Order
President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Becker, Elizabeth Richardson, Ann Staiert, and Greg Schultz.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on February 10, 2020 and the work session on February 24, 2020.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
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803.1 |
Purchasing and Bidding |
|
803.8 |
Travel Allowance |
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803.8F1 |
Glenwood Community School District Travel Expense Form |
|
804.1 |
Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Monthly Reports |
|
804.2 |
Board Minutes Published |
|
804.3 |
Earnings Report Published |
|
804.4 |
Audit |
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804.5 |
Hazardous Chemical Disclosure |
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804.5R1 |
Regulations for Training for Hazardous Chemicals |
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804.6 |
Treasurer’s Annual Report |
|
804.7 |
Internal Controls Procedures |
|
804.8 |
GASB 54 Fund Balance Reporting |
4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
|
POLICY # |
POLICY NAME |
|
104.2P |
Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures |
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500.9R |
Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Regulation |
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505.4 |
Graduation Requirements |
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702.8R1 |
Student Code on School Transportation Regulation |
4E – New Hires Contingent upon completion of pre-employment reqs and favorable background check
|
NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
|
Alyce Allely |
On-Site Coordinator |
$12.87 per hour |
|
Kim Arnold |
Part Time Special Education Associate - Level I |
$9.73 per hour |
|
Damian Foutch |
Special Education Associate |
$10.73 per hour |
|
Andrea Grile |
Substitute Nurse |
$155 per day |
|
Willow Harvey |
Child Care Associate |
$7.25 per hour |
|
Chase Heinold |
Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$145 per day |
|
Jenny McVay |
Bus Associate |
$12.63 per hour |
|
Randy Schmitt |
Suburban Driver |
$36.25 per route |
|
Deborah Stanislav |
Substitute Special Education Associate |
$10.73 per hour |
|
Mackenzie Zeski |
Child Care Associate |
$9.70 per hour |
4F – Transfers
|
NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
|
Jennifer Fletcher |
From Special Education Assoc. to Substitute Special Education Assoc. |
$10.73 per hour |
|
Lynnette Malovrh |
From Kid’s Place Secretary to Authorized Substitute Teacher |
$145 per day |
|
Natalie Mannen |
From Substitute Teacher Associate to Special Education Assoc. - Level I |
$9.73 per hour |
4G – Separation from District
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
|
Timothy Courtier |
Building Custodian |
Resignation |
02/27/2020 |
|
Joe Fustos |
Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2019-2020 SY |
|
Willow Harvey |
Child Care Associate |
Resignation |
February 20, 2020 |
|
Makayla Huffman |
Special Education Associate |
Termination |
02/28/2020 |
|
Jeannie Whitmore |
Night Shift Lead Custodian |
Resignation |
03/04/2020 |
4H – Open Enrollments
|
NAME |
DIST REQUESTED |
REASON |
DIST OF RESIDENCE |
APPROVE OR DENY |
FUNDED |
|
Liam A. |
Lewis Central |
2020-2021 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Ayden A. |
Glenwood |
2020-2021 |
Hamburg |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Treyvor B. |
Clayton Ridge |
2020-2021 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Audrey B. |
East Mills |
2020-2021 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Gavin H. |
Glenwood |
2020-2021 |
Sidney |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Easton M. |
Glenwood |
2020-2021 |
East Mills |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Zoe M. |
Lewis Central |
2020-2021 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Melanie P. |
Fremont-Mills |
Remain following move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Jaden S. |
Lewis Central |
Remain following move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Tyler S. |
Lewis Central |
Remain following move |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Cadence W. |
Council Bluffs |
2020-2021 |
Glenwood |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
|
Nathanael W. |
Glenwood |
2020-2021 |
East Mills |
Approve |
2020-2021 |
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of February 29, 2020.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
|
GROUP |
FUNDRAISER |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
|
Builders Club |
March Madness & Activities |
AHA (50%/$350), Middle School activities and games, anything over $100 to Kiwanis for pickleball |
$700 |
3/13/2020 |
|
Dance Team |
Daddy Daughter Dance |
Camp, uniforms, equipment, and state expenses |
$500-$1000 |
April |
|
Dance Team |
Lil Rams Dance Clinic |
Camp, uniforms, equipment, and state expenses |
$500 |
TBD |
|
Student Council |
March Madness Basketball Game |
School improvement projects and float decorations |
$800-$1000 |
3/27/2020 |
|
Key Club |
Design a Parking Spot |
Purchase bench/table for the front lobby |
$200 |
4/26/2020 |
|
Key Club |
T-shirt Sales (Imana kids) |
Donation to help support children from Imana build a school and village |
$500 |
3/16/2020 |
|
BPA |
Local Business Services |
Hotel and costs for National BPA Conference |
$1,600 |
3/10-4/15/2020 |
|
Boys/Girls Track |
Event Sponsor |
Lodging expenses for Kansas and Drake Relays |
$1,000 |
3/28-4/27/2020 |
4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
|
REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
|
Allison Henderson |
Iowa Learning Academy - Presenting |
Des Moines, IA |
6/9/2020 |
6/10/2020 |
|
Derrica Hutchings |
Attend SDE I Teach K! conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
7/5/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Jennifer Young |
Attend SDE I Teach K! conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
7/5/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Elizabeth Jensen |
Attend SDE I Teach K! conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
7/5/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Destiny DeLashmutt |
Attend SDE I Teach K! conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
7/5/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Deborah Fajardo |
Attend SDE I Teach K! conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
7/5/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Kirsten Cashatt |
Attend SDE I Teach K! conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
7/5/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Kim Carlson |
Attend SDE I teach K conference |
Las Vegas, NE |
7/5/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Dawn Hillyer |
Attend SDE I Teach K! conference |
Las Vegas, NV |
7/8/2020 |
7/10/2020 |
|
Lori Burton |
Job Corps Campus |
Excelsior Springs, MO |
4/3/2020 |
4/3/2020 |
|
Chris Visser |
Maryville MO Indoor Track Meet |
Maryville, MO |
3/24/2020 |
3/24/2020 |
|
Kendra Biermann |
Work-based Learning Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
4/22/2020 |
4/23/2020 |
|
Kathryn Johnson |
Work-based Learning Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
4/22/2020 |
4/23/2020 |
|
Colleen Confer |
Schoology Conference |
Austin, TX |
7/25/2020 |
7/30/2020 |
|
Mark Starner |
Indoor Track Meet |
Maryville, MO |
3/24/2020 |
3/24/2020 |
|
Jordan Bueltel |
NWMSU Indoor meet |
Maryville, MO |
3/24/2020 |
3/24/2020 |
|
Dan Schoening |
Iowa Jazz Championships Committee |
Ames, IA |
4/6/2020 |
4/7/2020 |
|
Kate Wilson |
NWMS Track Meet |
Maryville, MO |
3/24/2020 |
3/24/2020 |
|
Kristi Buman |
IASBO Conf |
AMES, IA |
3/25/2020 |
3/26/2020 |
4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
|
NONE |
|
|
4M – Curriculum
|
CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
|
NONE |
|
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Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Director Staiert presented the Enhance Mills County Award that the School District received to the BOE.
Presentations
None
Activity Complex Update
Continue to work through the punch list with the contractor.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services/School Improvement, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Transportation/Building and Grounds, and Print Shop reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.
Old Business
None
New Business
A. Approval of General Obligation Bond Refinancing Engagement with Piper Sandler & Co
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the engagement with Piper Sandler & Co. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Dissemination Agent Agreement with Piper Sandler & Co
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Dissemination Agent agreement with Piper Sandler & Co. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Resolution Providing for the Award and Issuance of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds and Providing for the Levy of taxes to pay the same.
Item died due to lack of motion
D. Approval of Contract for Professional Services
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the contract with Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum for in –person professional services. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Bid
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve from School Bus Sales in the amount of $184,850 for two new 65 passenger school buses. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval to Change PLC Date from May 13th to May 14th
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve moving the PLC Date from May 13th to May 14th. Elizabeth Richardson seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with University of Northern Iowa
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the cooperative agreement with the University of Northern Iowa for placement of student teachers and other educational experience students. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of 5 Year Plan
Elizabeth Richardson made a motion to approve the 5 year plan as presented. Ann Staiert 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 Greg Schultz and seconded by Elizabeth Richardson to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:41 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
