Glenwood Community School District
Regular Board Meeting
May 12, 2008
President Linda Young called the meeting to order in the Central Office Boardroom at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Nancy Krogstad, Frank Overhue, Theresa Romens, Bill Agan. Absent: None.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the agenda and the consent agenda including minutes of April 14 and April 22, 2008, and the bills and financial statements as presented. Also letters of resignation from West Elementary Special Education Teacher Melissa Stidfole, High School Spanish Teacher Ana Tejedor, and Junior Class Sponsor Lou Timson, all effective the end of the 2007-2008 school year. Also approved three open enrollment applications in to the Glenwood District.
Public Forum: High School Student Grace Kirk addressed the Board regarding the proposed change in schedule from 8 periods per day to 7 periods per day.
Good News Reports: Youth Art Month Honorees
Additional Good News Reports:
Spring Sports, Band and Vocal at the High School 6th Grade Math Team
Superintendent Dr. Stan Sibley presented certificates to the Board Members for School Board Recognition Week and thanked them for all of their hard work and dedication.
What’s Happening in the Classroom:
Northeast Elementary Teachers Tami Bertini and Julie McMullen presented a letter to the Board and Dr. Sibley thanking them for their support during the first year of implementation of Co- Teaching. Northeast Principal Ron Giller and Director of Student Services Heidi Hoffmann presented a DVD on Co-Teaching featuring Glenwood staff and students.
West Elementary Science Teachers Dee Fenske and Tom Berke presented on the 6th Grade Science Goal. Students Tristan Boles and Justin Pachl demonstrated an experiment dealing with acceleration.
Business Items:
Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve the continuation of service from Robert’s Dairy for milk products for the 2008-2009 school year and continuation of service from Sara Lee for bread products for the 2008-2009 school year. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve a 20 cent increase in all breakfast and lunch prices for the 2008-2009 school year. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Krogstad to approve the summer projects and major improvement projects as presented. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve taking the Industrial Tech Building roof issue off the table. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to approve the bid in the amount of $55,800 from Weathercraft to replace the roof on the Industrial Tech Building. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the change in date for the June Board Meeting from June 9, 2008 to June 16, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Romens to approve the date of Monday, June 16, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing with respect to the transferring of the deed to the Skating Rink. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Krogstad to approve no increase in student fees for the 2008- 2009 school year. Ayes-Krostad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the Negotiated Agreement with the Glenwood Education Association for a total package increase of 4.6%. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Romens and second by Overhue to approve the list of 2008 Graduates, contingent upon completion of all requirements. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Krogstad to approve the Second Reading of Board Policy
605.4 – Graduation Requirements. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Agan to adopt the on time funding budget adjustment and modified allowable growth for increased enrollment for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. Ayes- Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Agan to approve the Custodial Department Restructuring Plan as presented. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Overhue and second by Romens to approve the agreement with IASB for Gallagher Benefit Services to provide actuarial services. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to approve the application for the Boost4Families grant for Kid’s Place. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Motion by Krogstad and second by Overhue to approve application from Kid’s Place for a $48,000 Wrap Around Grant. Ayes-Krogstad, Overhue, Romens, Agan, Young. Nays-0. Motion carried.
Administrative Reports were presented on Preliminary ITBS/ITED results, Technology Department Restructuring, Legislative Issues, and Future Facilities Use Study.
Motion by Agan and second by Romens to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.
Following adjournment the Board met in Exempt Session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 20.17(3) for the purpose of discussing negotiations strategies. 
President Secretary