Glenwood Community School District

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 6:45 P.M.

High School Media Center

Monday, May 13, 2019

Board Appreciation

A reception was held for Board Appreciation Month

Call to Order

President Becker called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. 

Roll Call

Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present:  President Becker, Greg Schultz, Michelle Bahr, Ann Staiert, and Theresa Romens.

Spotlight on Education

Superintendent Embray rcognized Bus Driver Dave Young and Coach Todd Peverill for their heroic actions while in route to a girls track meet.

Friends of Education

None

Consideration of Action on Consent Items

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M.  Theresa Romens seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

4A - Approval of Minutes

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on April 8, 2019; the special meeting and board work session on March 25, 2019; and the special meeting on April 26, 2019.

4B – Approval of Agenda

4C – Approval of Board Policies

Second Reading Approvals:

4D – Approval of Board Policies

First Reading Approvals:

4E – New Hires

4F – Transfers

4G – Separation from District

4H – Open Enrollments

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Approval of bills and financial reports as of April 30, 2019.

4J – Fundraiser Requests

4K – Out of State and Overnight Travel

4L – Grant Requests

4M – Curriculum

Announcements and Communications

Comments from Public

Karen Bueltel spoke to the BOE and thanked them for their services.  She also thanked Superintendent Embray for his leadership and devotion to students, staff, and community through flood response.  Also acknowledged for their service were HS Principal Hutchinson and Curriculum Director Burk

Comments from Board

Theresa shared information from the Super Board meeting in regards to the flooding, city of Glenwood Fire Department needs, and city sidewalks down Sharp St.

Presentations

Lori Burton presented the BOE with information on the new career software the High School has been using and would like to move forward with in the coming years.  She walked the BOE through the software and gave them a view from the students perspective.

Activity Complex Update

Mr. Embray gave an update to the activities complex.  Construction Crew has committed to 6 day work weeks as long as the weather permits.

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 Audit Proposal

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the proposal from Nolte, Cornman, and Johnson PC to continue as the District’s auditors for a 3 year period, ending June 30, 2021.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      B. Approval of Iowa Association of School Boards Renewal

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the renewal of the District’s membership with IASB.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      C. Approval of Iowa School Finance Information Services Renewal

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the renewal of the District’s membership with ISFIS.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      D. Approval of Agreement with Buena Vista Univeristy

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the with Buena Vista University to host field experiences, student teachers, practicums, and internships from 7/1/19-6/30/22.  Greg Schultz seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      E. Approval of Food Service Meal Prices for the 2019-2020 School Year

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the meal process for the 2019-2020 school year to remain the same as 2018-2019.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      F. Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2019-2020 School Year

Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement for the 2019-2020 school year for Food, small wares, and ware wash.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

     G. Approval of Extension of Agreement with Bimbo Bakeries USA

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the extension of our current agreement with Bimbo Bakeries USA for the 2019-2020 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      H. Approval of Extension of Agreement with Hiland Dairy

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the extension of our current agreement with Hiland Dairy for the 2019-2020 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      I. Approval of Total Service Agreement with Jostens

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Total Service Agreement with Jostens, effective the 2019-2020 school year through the 2023-2024 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

      J. Approval of Classified Staff Increase for the 2019-2020 School Year

Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the 2.5% increase for Classified Staff for the 2019-2020 school year.  Kids Place will be doing merit based increases on the 2.5% scale.  The 2.5% equals a total increase of $86,272.03.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

 Adjournment

As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Greg Schultz and seconded by Theresa Romens to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.

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Curt Becker, Board President                                                            Kristi Buman, Board Secretary