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May 14, 2012 Board Meeting Agenda

May 11, 2012
 
 
To:        All School Board Members                                           Voting Orders:
                                                       Dave Blum - At-Large ' 13
From:   Devin Embray, Superintendent                                        Henry Clark - At-Large ' 13
                                                       Ann Staiert - At-Large ' 13
                                                       Craig Patzer - At-Large '15
                                                                                               Theresa Romens - At-Large ' 15
 
Re:        Regular Meeting - Monday, April 9, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.
   Glenwood Community High School - 504 East Sharp Street, Glenwood, Iowa
 
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
    1. Call to Order
  1. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
    1. We will recognize the Vocal Jazz students for winning the State 3A Vocal Jazz Championship and the Jazz Band students for earning in place at the State 3A Jazz Band Championship.
  1. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
    1.  
  2. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
    1. Approval of Minutes                                                                   Motion 4.A.
I am seeking approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 9, 2012, and the Special Meeting/Work Session held on April 16, 2012.
     
     B. Approva l of agenda                                                                                                                Motion 4.B.
I am seeking approval of the agenda.
 
    C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
  Policy # Policy Name
1. 501 Student Behavior and Discipline
2. 501.1 Student Code of Conduct
3. 501.2 Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment
4. 501.2CF Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Complaint Form
5. 501.2WF Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Witness Form
6. 501.2P Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment Investigation Procedures
7. 501.3 Possession and/or Use of Weapons
8. 501.4 Possession and/or Use of Illegal Controlled Substance
9. 501.5 Student Suspension
10. 501.6 Student Expulsion
11. 501.7 Search and Seizure
12. 501.7R Search and Seizure Regulations
13. 501.8 Student Lockers
14. 501.9 Questioning of Students
15. 501.9R Questioning of Students Regulations
16. 501.10 Use of Video Cameras on School Propert
17. 408.4 Political Activities of Staff Personnel
18. 500.16R1 Truancy Regulations
19. 500.16E1 Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
20. 604.6 Appropriate Use of Computers, Computer Network Systems, and the Internet

I am seeking approval of the above policies' second readings.

D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
  Policy # Policy Name
1. 104 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, Non-Harassment, Non-Retaliation
2. 500.17 Equal Educational Opportunity - New Policy
3. 500.18 Equal Educational Opportunity Program - New Policy
4. 602.13 Multicultural/Gender Fair Education - New Polic
I am seeking approval of the above policies' first readings.
 
E. NEW HIRES
NAM E
ASSI GNM ENT
SA LA RY
Kiki Wilson
High School Language Arts Teacher
$36,642.39
Kiki Wilson
Assist High School Volleyball Coach
TBD
Kiki Wilson
Assist High School Girls Basketball
TBD
Corey Faust
High School Math Teacher
$47,752.39
Corey Faust
Head High School Football Coach
TBD
Corey Faust
Summer Weight Room Supervisor
TBD
Rick N ickerson
Associate High School Principal
$67,500
MacKenzie Teeter
Child Care Associate
$8.23 per hour
Susan Utterback
Summer Position as Print Shop Associate
$8.89
Kurt Schulz
Assistant Baseball Coach
$3,080
Rhonda Bozek
Substitute Food Service
$8.58 per hour
 
I am seeking approval of the above new hires.
F. TRANSFERS
NAME
ASSIGNMENT
       SALARY
Jennifer Roenfeld
Transfer from PK Associate to Print Shop Associate
$8.29 per hour
Jean Kelly
Transfer from West Elementary Media Associate to IT Secretary
$11.02 per hour
Kim Payne
Transfer from Middle School Computerrrech Teacher to IT Coord.
TBD
I am seeking approval of the above transfers within the district.

G. RESIGNATIONS

NAME ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE DATE
Jesse Jordan Bus Driver End of 2011-2012 School Yr.
Lois McMullen Middle School Media Associate End of 2011-2012 School Yr.
Kim Payne Middle School Yearbook and Newspaper Sponser End of 2011-2012 School Yr.
Ryan Koch Assist High School Boys Basketball End of 2011-2012 School Yr.
Ryan Koch Assist Middle School Football End of 2011-2012 School Yr.
Trisha Garrett Preschool Associate April 11, 2012
Justun Theis Special Education Associate May 1, 2012
Sara Wise Child Care Associate April 14, 2012
Bradley Roenfeld Child Care Associate April 11, 2012
Lindsay Gauchat Child Care Associate April 25, 2012
I am seeking approval of the above resignation(s). The coaching/sponsorship positions are 
contingent upon finding suitable replacements
 
H. TERMTNATIONS
None
I am seeking approval of the above termination.
 
I. Open Enrollments
Student Name Receiving District Date Received
Kayla J. Glenwood - Moving from out of state. 04/30/2012
Cole S. Glenwood - Kindergarten Student 04/26/2012
Harley D. Glenwood - Moving from out of state 05/09/2012
I am seeking approval of the above open enrollment applications for Kayla J., Cole S., and Harley D.
 
J. Approval of Financial Reports
1. Approval of Bills - Director Staiert will ahve reviewed the bills
2. Vendor Report
3. Board Report
 
K. Fundraising Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT
PURPOSE
TARGET AMOUNT
DATES
 
West K-Kids
Donation to Red Cross
Raise money for Thurman, IA torando victimes
$500-$1 000
04/19/2012
FCCLA
Coupon Books
National Conference
$10/$15
5/14 -6/25/2012
FCCLA
Tip Night
National Conference
$150
6/14/2012
FCCLA
Bake Sale
National Conference
$100
06/11/2012
FCCLA
Bake Sale
National Conference
$100
06/1/2012
FCCLA
Car Wash
National Conference
$200
5/26120 12
FCCLA
Car Wash
National Conference
$200
6/2/2012
FCCLA
Car Wash
National Conference
$200
06/13/2012
FCCLA
Car Wash
National Conference
$200
06/23/2012
Cheerleaders
Cheerleading Camp
Winter competition fees
$500-$1000
01/1-1/31/13
Cheerleaders
Homecoming Painting
State Competition
$500-$ 1000
09/14-10/7/12
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
Summer Camp; Homecoming; FY13 Expenses
$100-$200
06/16/2012
 
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
Summer Camp; Homecoming; FY 13 Expenses
$ 100-$200
7/14/2012
Cheerleaders
Car Wash
Summer Camp; Homecoming: FY 13 Expenses
$100-$200
7/21/2012
Boys Cross Country        
Summer Training
Tshirts; Friday Treats; Cookout
NA
6/1-8/9/12
 
I am seeking the approval of the above fundraisers.
 
L. Out of State Travel  
ACTIVITY DATE DESTINATION REQUESTED BY
Leadership Confernece 04/20/2012 Nebraska City, NE Bill Magnuson & Students

I am seeking approval of the above out-of-state trips.

M. Overnight Stay Requests
ACTIVITY
REQUESTED BY
DATE
DESTINATION
lASBO Academy
Shirley Lundgren
5/16-17/2012
Ames, Iowa
Agricultural  Educators Conference
Jessica Miller
6/24-28/2012
Ankeny, Iowa
FACS Teacher Conference
Janis Moore
7/29-31/2012
Des Moines, Iowa
Technician Training
Michael Williams
6/14-15/2012
Marshalltown, Iowa
Iowa Reading Conference
Susan Reed
6/26-2712012
Ames, Iowa
 
I am seeking approval of the above overnight stay requests.
 
N . Grant Requests                                             
None
I am seeking approval of the above grant requests.

 

5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board
C. Presentations - Northeast PLC
 
6. REPORTS
  1. Building Administrator Reports
    1. High School
    2. Middle School
    3. West Elementary
    4. Northeast Elementary/Early Childhood Center
    5. Building Bridges Leaming Center
  2. Activities Director Report
  3. Kid 's Place Director's Report
  4. Technology Report
  5. Food Service Report
  6. Transportation/Building & Grounds Report
  7. Print Shop
  8. School Improvement Report
7. OLD BUSINESS
None
 
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. DE Visit
I have enclosed the Compliance document /or your review.
 
B. IASB Resolutions
I have enclosed the resolutions for your review.
 
C. Hardware Platform Rubric
I have enclosed the rubric information for your review.
 
D. Approval to Renew Contract with School Center
I am seeking approval to renew the contract with School Center for FY 2012.
 
E. Meal Price Increases
I am seeking approval of a ten cent increase for student lunch meals (from $2.10 to $2.20), as well as a nickel increase for student breakfast meals (from $1.40 to $1.45). With respect to adult lunch meals, I am seeking approval of a ten cent increase/or lunch meals (from $2.90 to $3.00) and a nickel increase for breakfast meals (from $1.70 to $1.75).
 
F. Approval of Bread Bid                                                                                                                                 Motion 8.F.
I am seeking approval to award the bread bid to Sara Lee/Old Home /or the 2012-2013 school year.
 
G. Approval of Milk Bid                                                                                                                                Motion 8.G.
I am seeking approval to award the milk bid to Roberts Dairy for  the 2012-2013 school year.
 
H.  Approval of Summer Projects                                                                                                                      Motion  8.H.
I am seeking approval of the proposed summer projects.
 
l.  Approval of the Five Year Plan Document                                                                                                       Motion  8.l.
I am seeking approval of the proposed Five Year Plan document.
 
J.  Approval of Paper Towel Agreement                                                                                                                Motion 8.J .
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Omaha Paper for our paper towel supplies.
 
K.  Approval of School Vehicle Proposal                                                                                                               Motion  8.K.
I am seeking approval to purchase two 2012 8-passenger vans from Mullen Ford for $22,998 each, totaling $45,996.
 
L. Approval of Agreement with Iowa Association  of School Boards                                                                          Motion  8.L.
I am seeking approval to enter into an Agreement  with IASB for the Non-DOT Drug Testing Option to provide a drug and alcohol testing program for school personnel who do not hold a CDL.
 
M. Approval of Purchase of Service Contract with Nishna Productions                                                                           Motion  8.M.
I am seeking approval of the Purchase of Service Contract with Nishna Productions for Work Activity and transportation for two days per week beginning June 5, 2012 and ending August 31, 2012.
 
N. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College                                                  Motion 8.N.
I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community College for a Concurrent Enrollment Course - College Prep Math I, currently being taken by a GCSD student.
 
O. Approval of Memorand um of Understandi ng withIowa Western Community College                                                      Motion  8.0.
I am seeking approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western Community Collegef or all Concurrent Enrollment courses for the district for the 2012-2013 school year.
 
P. Approval of Renewal of lowa Association of School Board Membership Dues for 2012-2013.
I am seeking approval to renew the district's IASB Membership Dues for the 2012- 2013 school year, at a cost of $5,726.
 
Q. Approval of Renewal Subscription Fee with Iowa School Finance Information Services for the 2012-2013.
I am seeking approval to renew the district's subscription fee with ISFIS for the 2012- 2013 school year, at a cost of $2,945.
 
R. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa and Educational Agencies for student teaching placements for 2012-2014.
I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with the University of Northern Iowa and Education Agencies for student teaching placements for  2012-2014.
 
S. Supplemental Schedule
If ratified by the GEA I am recommending and seeking approval of the supplemental salary schedule.
 
T. EXEMPT SESSION
The Board will move into Exempt Session - Negotiations Strategies - per provisions of Chapter 20.17(3).
 
U.  RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
I will request the Board move back into Open Session.
 
V . Approval of Directors/Building Administrators Salaries and Benefits for 2012-2013
I will seek approval for the setting of the salaries and benefits for the Directors and Building Administratorfor the 2012-2013 school year.
 
W .  Approval of 2012 Graduates
I am seeking approval of the 2012 graduates, contingent upon completion of all requirements.
 
9. ADJOURNMENT                                                                                                                                       Motion