Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray Superintendent Kristi Buman Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 7125279034 * Fax 7125274287
May 8, 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: Reception for Board of Education Monday, May 11, 2015 6:30 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
In honor of School Board Recognition Month.
Regular Meeting Monday, May 11, 2015 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. We will be honoring the Jazz Choir at Monday’s Meeting.
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.We will also honor those who volunteer their time and talents with our Kindergarten students.
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
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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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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D. Approval of Board Policies First Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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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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E. 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/ CoTeaching
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$38,041 Contingent upon background checks & receipt of official transcripts.
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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 transcripts.
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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 transcripts.
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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 and receipt of official transcripts.
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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 transcripts.
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Cale Yates
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Substitute Teacher until August 2015 when he will begin as the district’s new elementary art teacher.
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$122 per day
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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 201516 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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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 201415 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 20142015 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 20142015 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 201415 SY
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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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 (20142015)
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Zack B.
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Council Bluffs Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20142015)
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Bailey B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20142015)
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Breanna B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20142015)
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Ian B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20142015)
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James B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20142015)
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Michael B.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20142015)
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Emmett J.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20152016)
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Noah M.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20152016)
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Elizabeth M.
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Glenwood Community School District
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Change in District of Residence (20152016)
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills Director Blum 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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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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9/39/15/15
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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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$300600
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5/30, 6/16/2/15
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Cheerleaders
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Chamber Dunk tank/face painting
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20152016 Expenses
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$200300
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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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$200300
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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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$200300
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8/22/2015
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Cheerleaders
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Lil Rams Cheer Camp
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20152016 Expenses and winter competition fees
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$300600
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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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$6001200
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9/193/11/15
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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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5/256/4/15
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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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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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L. Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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4. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C.Presentations - Superintendent Embray will present each Board Member with a certificate in honor of their leadership in public education. The month of May is School Board Recognition Month.
.5. REPORTS
A.BuildingAdministratorReports
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of Non-Union Classified Staff Total Package Motion
Increase (wages&benefits) for 2015-16
I am seeking approval for a 4% total package increase for Nonunion classified staff for the 20152016 school year.
B. Approval of Administrator Stipends for Growth Plans Motion
I am seeking approval for Admin growth plan stipends. All have made progress on their plans.
C. Approval of Milk Bid for 20152016 Motion
I am seeking approval for the milk bid from Hiland Dairy.
D. Approval of Meal Prices for the 2015-2016 School Year Motion
I am seeking approval for the increase in meal prices for the 20152016 school year 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. I am also seeking approval for
an increase of .05 cents, from $1.65 to $1.70, for student breakfast. Milk will remain the same price at 40 cents, and adult meal prices will increase to $3.35 (state requirement is $3.35 or more).
E. Approval of Back Pack Program at West and Northeast Motion
I am seeking approval to continue the backpack program at West and Northeast Elementary.
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F.
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I am seeking approval for the venue of Prom to be located at Bodega Victoriana for the 2016 prom for a cost of $4,000.
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Motion
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G.
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Approval of Cooperative Agreement with University of
Northern Iowa for PreService Clinical Placement for 20152016 (Student Teaching and other Educational Experiences)
I am seeking approval to engage in an agreement with UNI for student teacher placement within the Glenwood School District.
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Motion
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H. Approval of the Application for Cooperative Sponsorship for Boys & Girls Soccer Motion
I am seeking approval to enter into a sharing agreement with Fremont-Mills and East Mills for both boys and girls soccer for
the 2015-2016 school year so long as our Class Placement is not affected.
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I.
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Motion
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I am seeking approval of a pledge form for our staff to use in
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order to give to the Educational Foundation electronically through
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J.
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payroll deduction.
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Motion
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I seeking approval of the 5 full time instructional coaches and 2 model coaches pending suitable replacement. In addition, I am seeking approval of 17 PLC facilitators. We will hopefully have more PLC facilitators apply prior to the start of the school year.
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K.
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IASB Better Boardsmanship Credits for 20142015
I am sharing the participation events by our board for discussion
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Discussion
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L.
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Discussion
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8. ADJOURNMENT Motion
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Staff Appreciation & Longevity Awards Wednesday, May 13, 2015
2:30 p.m. High School Cafeteria 504 East Sharp Street
Retirement Reception Thursday, May 21, 2015
4:006:00 p.m. High School Cafeteria 504 East Sharp Street
Super Board Meeting Wednesday, May 27, 2015
6:007:00 p.m. City Hall 5 North Vine Street
Board Work Session Wednesday, May 27, 2015 7:15 p.m.
Central Office Conference Room, 103 Central, Third Floor