Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.
High School Media Center
Monday, May 11, 2015
Call to Order
President Romens called the public hearing to order at 6:59 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, Craig Patzer and Dave Blum.
Spotlight on Education
The board recognized members of the Jazz Choir for earning 2nd place at competition. Each member present was presented with a certificate by Assistant Principal Rick Nickerson.
Friends of Education
Three volunteers with our Kindergarten classes were recognized for their work with the kids in the classrooms.
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with the addition of the Lowes Grant request in the amount of $25,000 for the courtyard at the high school. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on April 13, 2015.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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501.10R
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Student Attendance Regulations
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805.4
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Bonds for Officers and Employees
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805.6
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General Fixed Capital Assets
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805.7
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General Intangible Assets
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805.8
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Debt Management
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4D – Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY #
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POLICY NAME
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504.2
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Student Directory Information
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504.2N
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Student Directory Information Notice
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504.2F
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Denial of Authorization to Release Student Directory Information
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806.1
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Insurance Program
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900
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Statement of Guiding Principles for Building and Sites
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901.1
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School Facilities Long Range Planning
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901.2
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Site Specifications
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901.3
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Site Acquisition
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901.4
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Selection of an Architect
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901.5
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Preliminary Building Specifications
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901.6
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Educational Building Specifications
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901.7
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Financing Site and Construction
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901.8
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Construction Contract Bidding
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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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Cherie Dorsett
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Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place Daycare
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$9.49 per hour
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Katie Larsen
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2nd Grade Teacher w/ Co-Teaching
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$38,041 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
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Laura Marnin
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1st Grade Teacher
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$38,041 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
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Mimi Shirley
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High School English Teacher
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$39,941 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
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Yvonne Sletten
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Substitute Bus Driver
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$15.33 per hour
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Mark Starner
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Assistant Softball Coach
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$3,360
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Taylor Whartont
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High School Math Teacher
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$38,041 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
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Katie Wilson
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5th Grade Teacher
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$47,011 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official trans.
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Cale Yates
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Substitute Teacher
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$122 per day until August 2015 when he will begin as the district’s new elementary art teacher.
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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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Janice Frerichs
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Food Service Cook to Food Service Substitute, effective 2015-16 SY
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$10.34 per hour
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Dan Jaworski
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Building Custodian to Lead Custodian, effective May 18, 2015
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$11.34 per hour
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Audrey Little
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Print Shop Associate to High School Activities Secretary
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$11.69 per hour
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Renae Parks
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Special Education Association to Substitute Food Service
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$8.99 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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Deborah Fajardo
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High School Individual Speech
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Resignation
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End of 2014-15 SY
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Krista George
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4th Grade Teacher
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Resignation
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End of 2014-2015 SY
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Priscilla Jones
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Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
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Resignation
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March 27, 2015
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Eric Rasmussen
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Assist HS / Head MS Girls Cross Country
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Resignation
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End of 2014-2015 SY
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Bobbi Jo Rohrberg
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High School Individual Speech
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Resignation
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End of 2014-15 SY
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4H – Open Enrollments
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STUDENT
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RECEIVING DISTRICT
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REASON
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Aidan B.
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Council Bluffs Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
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Zack B.
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Council Bluffs Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
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Bailey B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
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Breanna B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
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Ian B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
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James B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
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Michael B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2014-2015)
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Emmett J.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2015-2016)
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Noah M.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2015-2016)
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Elizabeth M.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (2015-2016)
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4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of April 30, 2015.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
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GROUP
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FUNDRAISER
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PURPOSE
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TARGET
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DATES
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Vocal Music
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Deli International
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Future Costumes, overnight expenses, registrations
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$6,000
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9/3-9/15/15
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Builder's Club
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Lids for Kids and Jean Day
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Cystic Fibrosis
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$400
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5/14/2015
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Cheerleaders
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Summer Cheer Camp
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Poms, cheer mats, paint/paper homecoming supplies, iPOD, year end tryout/banquet items
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$300-600
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5/30, 6/1-
6/2/15
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Cheerleaders
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Chamber- Dunk tank/face painting
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2015-2016 Expenses
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$200-300
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6/20/2015
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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cheer gear (shirts/shorts) individual team member expenses
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$200-300
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7/11/2015
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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cheer gear (shirts/shorts) individual team member expenses
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$200-300
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8/22/2015
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Cheerleaders
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Lil Rams Cheer Camp
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2015-2016 Expenses and winter competition fees
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$300-600
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9/4/2015
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Cheerleaders
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Homecoming Window Painting
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State competition, bows/accessories, tryout/banquet expenses
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$600- 1200
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9/19-3/11/15
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FCCLA
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Panera Night
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National Conference Costs
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AMAP
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5/25-6/4/15
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4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel
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ACTIVITY
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LEAVE
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RETURN
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DESTINATION
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REQUESTED BY
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IFCSE Conference
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6/22/2015
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6/24/2015
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Ankeny, Iowa
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Janis Moore
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Ankeny Softball Tournament
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6/26/2015
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6/27/2015
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Ankeny, Iowa
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Tom Horton
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Ankeny Softball Tournament
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6/26/2015
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6/27/2015
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Ankeny, Iowa
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Ryan Koch
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Ankeny Softball Tournament
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6/26/2015
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6/27/2015
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Ankeny, Iowa
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Kylee Stanton
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School Nutrition Association Conference
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6/22/2015
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6/24/2015
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Okoboji, Iowa
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Terry Marlow
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School Nutrition Association Conference
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6/22/2015
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6/24/2015
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Okoboji, Iowa
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Ann M. Kastrup
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2015 National FFA Convention
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10/28/2015
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10/31/2015
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Jessica Miller
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4L – Grant Requests
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NAME OF GRANT
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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Courtyard Classroom Project
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Lowe’s Grant for outdoor classroom construction
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$25,000
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Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Upcoming meetings and events were discussed, including the Staff Appreciation & Longevity Awards on Wednesday, May 13th, Retirement Reception on Thursday, May 21st, High School Graduation on Sunday, May 24th, and Super Board meeting on Wednesday, May 27th.
Presentations
Superintendent Embray presented each Board Member with a certificate in honor of their leadership in public education. The month of May is School Board Recognition Month.
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 Non-Union Classified Staff Total Package Increase (wages & benefits) for 2015-16
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Non-Union Classified Staff total package increase (wages & benefits) of 4% for the 2015-2016 school year. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval of Administrator Stipends for Growth Plans.
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the administrator growth plan stipends. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of Milk Bids for 2015-2016
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the milk bid from Hiland Dairy for the 2015-2016 school year. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
D. Approval of Meal Prices for the 2015-2016 School Year
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the increase in meal prices in the amount of 10 cents, from $2.45 to
$2.55 for the elementary schools; and from $2.55 to $2.65 for the middle school and high school. Also increase of .05 cents from $1.65 to $1.70 for student breakfast and adult meal prices will increase to $3.35. Dave Blum seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Back Pack Program at West and Northeast.
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the continuance of the back pack program at West and Northeast Elementary. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of the Prom Venue for Prom 2016
Dave Blum made a motion to approve the Prom venue for 2016 to be located at Bodega Victoriana for the cost of $4,000. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa for Pre-Service Clinical Placement for 2015-2016 (Student Teaching and other Educational Experiences)
Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the agreement with UNI for student teacher placement within the Glenwood School District. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval of the Application for Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys & Girls Soccer
Dave Blum made a motion to approve to enter into a sharing agreement with Fremont-Mills and East Mills for both boys and girls soccer for the 2015-2016 school year as long as our Class Placement is not affected. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Pledge For m for Education Foundation
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the pledge form for our staff to use in order to five to the Educational Foundation electronically through payroll deduction. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Teacher Leader Assignment Agreements
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the 5 fulltime instructional coaches and 2 model coaches pending suitable replacement, and approval of 17 PLC Facilitators. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. IASB Better Boardmanship Credits for 2014-2015 Discussion
Michelle Bahr received 30 credits, Ann Staiert received 20 credits, Dave Blum received 15 credits, Craig Patzer received 5 credits, Theresa Romens received 15 credits, and Superintendent Embray received 30 credits.
L. Soccer Concession Stand Discussion
Four different options for the soccer concession stand were discussed with varying price ranges. Further research into costs and funding will be completed as well as communicating with the Vision committee before any decisions will come before the board.
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 8:56 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried. 
Theresa Romens, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
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