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May 12, 2014 Public Hearing and Board Meeting Agenda

Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray ­ Superintendent             Shirley Lundgren ­ Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712­527­9034 * Fax 712­527­4287
 
May 9, 2014
 
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:       Public Hearing to Amend the Budget ­ Monday, May 12, 2014 ­ 6:45 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood Regular Meeting ­ Monday, May 12, 2014 ­ 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Comm. High School Media Center ­ 504 Sharp Street, Glenwood
 
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
 
2. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. We will be recognizing those students who qualified for FCCLA Nationals
 
3. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A.
 
4. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
 
B. Approval of Agenda
 
C. Approval of Board Policies­ Second Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
604.8
Implementation of Technology Protection Measures…..
604.8P
Glenwood Community School District App Procedures
604.9
Proposed Web Site Disclaimer
604.9F
Add URL, Remove URL, Bona Fide Research….
 
D. Approval of Board Policies ­First Readings
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
902.8
Tobacco and Nicotine Products­Free Environment
 
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Beth Byers
High School English
$47,701 (includes TSS)
Contingent upon receipt and review of original transcripts.
Christine Lahners
High School English
$50,731 (includes TSS)
Contingent upon receipt and review of original transcripts.
Nicole Meier
Special Education Teacher Associate
$9.49 per hour
Callie Ohm
Assist Softball
$3,220
 
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Karen Bueltel
From 5th Grade to 6th Grade English/Language­Arts
No Change
Ben Haynes
From MS Special Education­Level I to 8th Grade Earth Science
No Change
Laurie Weekly
From 4th Grade to 5th Grade
No Change
 
NAME
POSITION
REASON
DATE
Shawna Bolton
Suburban Driver
Resignation
April 30, 2014
Emilie Congdon
Child Care Associate at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 7, 2014
Russell Crouch
High School Play Director
Resignation
End of 2013­14 SY
Stacy Griffin
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 30, 2014
Julisa Isadore
Assist Cheerleading
Resignation
End of 2013­14 SY
Eric Rasmussen
Assist MS Boys Basketball
Resignation
End of 2013­14 SY
Carol Reid
Food Service Substitute
Resignation
May 6, 2014
MacKenzie Teeter
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 16, 2014
Evan York
Bus Driver
Resignation
May 1, 2014
 
H. Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
None
 
 
 
I.ApprovalofFinancialReports
1. Approval of Bills ­ Director Romens will have reviewed the bills
A. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
B. General Ledger Balance Report
J.FundraisingRequests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Boys Cross Country
Fried Chicken Dinner
Supplies, state expenses, equipment
$3,500
9/14­28/14
MS Builders Club
Jean & Hat Day
Cystic Fibrosis Donation
$300
5/14/2014
FCCLA
Car Wash
National Conference
$400
5/31/2014
FCCLA
Garage Sale
National Conference
$500
6/27­28/14
HS Softball
Salad Luncheon
Boone Softball Tournament
$1,200
6/4/2014
HS Softball
Youth Softball Camp
Improvement to Softball complex & players
$600
6/13/2014
Cheerleaders
Summer Cheer Camp
State Competition Expenses
$600
8/4­6/14
Cheerleaders
Homecoming Window Painting
State Competition Expenses
$1,200
9/1­30/14
FCCLA
Tip Night Panera Bread
National Conference
$400
6/1/2014
FCCLA
Bake Sale
National Conference
$600
6/7/2014
FCCLA
Bake Sale
National Conference
$300
6/21/2014
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
$300
5/31/2014
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
$300
8/9/2014
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
$300
6/12/2014
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
State Competition/Homecoming Expenses
$300
6/28/2014
FCCLA
Car Wash
National Conference
$400
6/14/2014
 
K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
SNAI conference and ISU Managers Update
6/16/2014
6/19/2014
Cedar Rapids, IA
Ann Kastrup
IFCSE Conference
7/20/2014
7/22/2014
Cedar Rapids, IA
Janis Moore
PLC Observation
5/13/2014
5/14/2014
Clinton, IA
Kelsey Miller
Universal RtI Model
5/14/2014
5/15/2014
Clinton, IA
Shane Keeling
SNAI conference and ISU Managers Update
6/16/2014
6/19/2014
Cedar Rapids, IA
Terry Marlow
Clinton School Visit
5/13/2014
5/14/2014
Clinton, IA
Heidi Stanley
State Trap Contest
5/30/2014
5/31/2014
Cedar Falls, IA
Steph Bowden
Clinton School Visit
5/13/2014
5/14/2014
Clinton IA
Rick Nickerson
Clinton School Visit
5/14/2014
5/15/2014
Clinton, IA
Melanie Howard
Clinton School Visit
5/13/2014
5/14/2014
Clinton, IA
Alex Williams
 
M. Grant Requests
NAME
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
None
 
 
 
4.ANNOUNCEMENTSANDCOMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education­ Discussion regarding 2015 Legislative Action Priorities
C.Presentations­ I) SarahRozniecki will give a brief presentation regarding the work she has accomplished at Northeast Elementary
                         II) Kim Payne will answer any questions regarding the Clarity Technology Survey.
 
5.REPORTS
A.Building Administrator Reports
 
6.OLD BUSINESS
A. None
 
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Budget Amendment                                                                  Motion
I am seeking approval to amend the current 2013­14 budget as published.The district may over spend the budget in the category total “other expenditures”. There will be no increase in taxes due to the budget amendment.
 
B. Type I Vehicle Bus Purchase                                                       Motion
I am seeking approval of the bus proposal received from Cornhusker International Trucks, Inc. for a 65 passenger school bus.  The low bid from Cornhusker is $80,865, which includes LED, 8 lamp alternate.
 
C. Timberline Service, LLC                                                                 Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement of Service & Addendum with​ Timberline Bill Service, LLC.  Timberline is our third party vendor that helps us claim medicaid reimbursements to our district and state for qualifying students.
 
D. IASB Membership Dues for 2014-­15                                                    Motion
I am seeking approval of the IASB Membership Dues for the 2014­2015 school year.  The dues are in the amount of $6,085.
 
E. Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing                                           Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with the Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing for our Food Service Department.  By entering into this agreement we agree to purchase an aggregate monthly total of of 60% of our food and supplies (excluding milk, bread, small wares and ware wash) from the Prime Vendor.
 
I am seeking approval of the Food Service Agreement between the school’s food service department and Kid’s Place Daycare.  The Agreement allows the food service department to prepare and serve the food to the children at Kid’s Place.
 
I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College  for all contracted Concurrent Enrollment courses .
 
H. Best Care Employee Assistance Program                                           Motion
I am seeking approval of the renewal of the Best Care Employee Assistance Program, at a fee of $16.25 for all eligible employees.
 
I.  Approval of Graduates                                                                      Motion
I am seeking approval of the list of graduates, contingent upon completion of all requirements.
 
 
8. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                          Motion
 
 
Upcoming Meetings:   
Monday, May 19 ­ Board Work Session ­ 6:00 p.m. ­ 103 Central, 3rd Floor
Monday, June 9 ­ Regular Board Meeting ­ 7:00 p.m. ­ HS Media Center
Thursday, June 19 ­ 2014 ISFIS Conference ­ West Des Moines Marriott