Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, May 10, 2010
Call to Order
President Romens 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 Romens, Dave Blum, David Warren and Linda Young. Henry Clark arrived at 7:06 p.m.
Approve Agenda
On a motion made by Dave Blum and seconded by Linda Young the agenda was unanimously approved.
The board approved the minutes of April 7, April 8, April 9, April 12, April 13, and April 15, 2010 and the bills and financial statements. The Board accepted the resignation from Lisa Scott, special education teacher effective at the end of the 2009-10 school year. Also approved were two incoming open enrollment applications and five outgoing open enrollment applications.
Public Forum
Karen Bueltel addressed the Board to publically thank Superintendent, Dr. Stan Sibley, for his years of service and his support to the Glenwood Community School District.
Good News Reports
Jessica Womack from Food Bank for the Heartland, Kevin Farmer and Tracy Swafford talked about the new backpack food program that provides packaged food for students to take home over the weekends.
Northeast Elementary Principal, Joan Crowl, reported students read 13,150 books in one month during the Razzle Dazzle Reading Program. To celebrate a tricycle race was held in the hall. The Northeast carnival raised between $9,000-$10,000 for books. An estimated 152 students will attend kindergarten roundup.
West Principal, Kevin Farmer, reported the carnival at West raised around $9,000 toward the playground restoration. The third grade musical will be held on May 11, 2010. West students read over one million pages during their reading challenge and will celebrate with ice cream sundaes.
Kerry Newman, high school principal, reported that all music students, except one group, receive I’s at state competition. A talent show raised over $3,000 for the journalism department. A dance was held after the Talent Show.
Middle School Principal, Heidi Stanley, was notified that due to a scoring error 6th grade math students placed 2nd not 4th at regional competition which qualified them for state competition.
Theresa Romens, Linda Young and Henry Clark passed out apples on May 4th to the teachers for Teacher Appreciation Day.
In honor of National School Board Week, Dr. Sibley thanked Board members for all the work they do and presented each member with a certificate.
What’s Happening?
The elementary after school reading program funded by ARRA and At-Risk dollars served around 100 students. Principals Joan Crowl and Kevin Farmer and teachers Karen Bueltel, Laura Weekly and Jean Zimmer shared how successful the after school program was. Second grade student Tyler Stanley shared with the Board his favorite things about the program.
Business Items
Dave Blum made a motion to authorize and execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying certain real property described in Addendum 1 to the City of Glenwood, Iowa in consideration of the mutual covenants of the 28E agreement between the parties. Dave Warren seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
On a motion made by Dave Warren and seconded by Henry Clark, the Board unanimously awarded the bread bid for the 2010-11 school year to Sara Lee and the milk bid for the 2010-11 school year to Roberts Dairy.
The comprehensive district-wide infrastructure plan was discussed. Following discussion, Linda Young made a motion to approve the District-Wide Infrastructure Plan of summer projects as presented. The lights will be bid out later in the fall. Dave Blum seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
Review of Board Policy 701 was tabled until the June meeting.
Dave Warren made a motion to approve the first reading of board policies 702.8, 702.12, 702.13, 901.1 and 903.1. Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
On a motion made by Dave Warren the Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Iowa Department of Education and the Glenwood Community School District in support of the Race to the Top grant application with the conditions presented. Dave Blum seconded the motion. Dave Warren, Linda Young, Theresa Romens and Dave Blum voted yes. Henry Clark voted no. Motion carried.
Dave Warren made a motion to increase the approved depository limit of $5.2 million at Glenwood State Bank to $12 million. Dave Blum seconded the motion. Henry Clark, Theresa Romens, Dave Warren and Dave Blum voted yes. Linda Young abstained. Motion carried.
Following discussion, Linda Young made a motion to approve the revisions to the Early Childhood Teacher Associate job description. Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
Dave Warren made a motion to pay moving expenses up to $4,000 for the new Superintendent. Henry Clark seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved.
Closed Session
Dave Blum made a motion for the Board to move into closed session per section 21.5 (l)(e) of the Code of Iowa to determine whether or not to suspend or expel a student. Linda Young seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. The board moved into closed session at 9:37 p.m. On a motion made by Dave Warren and seconded by Dave Blum the board unanimously approved moving out of closed session at 9:48 p.m.
Following the closed session, Dave Blum made a motion to expel a student for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year. Henry Clark seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Administrative Reports
The Board discussed fees for 2010-11. Action will be taken at the June meeting. A list showing the re- categorization of employees was discussed. Action will be taken at the July meeting. Dr. Sibley provided information on Instructional Levy timelines. The contract for driver education services with Drive Tek expires this year and will be on the June board meeting agenda. The end of the year schedule was reviewed.
Correspondence/Announcements/Information
An IASB district meeting will be held in Glenwood on June 3rd. The retirement reception will be held
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, in the high school cafeteria from 4-6 p.m. A special board meeting will be held on Monday, May 17, 2010 to finalize the paperwork on the new high school.
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Linda Young and seconded by Dave Warren to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:49 p.m. The motion was unanimously approved.
Theresa Romens, Board President Shirley Lundgren, Board Secretary
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