Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 5:30 p.m.
High School Media Center
Monday, May 14, 2018
Call to Order
President Becker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Becker , Theresa Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr, and Greg Schultz.
SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
The Board recognized Becky Ruth and the MS Math Bee students for their participation and success at the SWI Regional Math Bee.
CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4M. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A - Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the special meeting and work session on April 10, 2018, and special meeting and work session on April 23, 2018.
4B - Approval of Agenda
4C - Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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None |
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4D - Approval of Board Policies
First Reading Approvals:
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POLICY # |
DESCRIPTION |
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None |
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4E - New Hires
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NAME |
POSITION |
SALARY |
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Jaime Apperson |
High School Special Education Teacher - Level ⅔ - BD |
$51,991.60 - Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts and favorable background check results |
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Traci Ashburn |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
$9.65 per hour |
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Frank Bachman |
Director of Operations |
$11,625.12 (May 8 - June 30, 2018) $77,500.00 (July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019) |
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Jessica Bumann |
Dishwasher |
$10.65 per hour |
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Deborah Davis |
Special Education Associate - Level 2/3 |
$10.36 per hour |
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Gaylene Laate |
Substitute On-Site and Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
$12.34 per hour - On Site $10.15 per hour - Lead Teacher |
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Gerard Leahy |
Summer Mower |
$10.12 per hour |
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Matthew McVay |
Grounds/Maintenance |
$15.00 per hour |
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Wendy Miller |
Child Care Associate |
$9.33 per hour |
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Nate Nebel |
Summer Mower |
$10.12 per hour |
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Jennifer Pontefract |
Middle School Counselor |
$44,846.63 - Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts and favorable background check results. |
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Ruth Stirewalt |
6-10 At-Risk Instructor |
$43,911.60 - Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts, favorable background check results, and receipt of Iowa licensure. |
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Rebecca Wiggins |
Middle School Language Arts Teacher |
$43,671.00- Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts and favorable background check results
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4F - Transfers
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NAME |
FROM / TO |
WAGE |
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Donnette Cocklin |
From Special Education Associate to Substitute Special Education Associate |
$10.38 per hour |
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Katrina Fah |
From Substitute Teacher to High School Special Education Teacher - Level I |
$39,871.00 - Contingent upon receipt & review of official transcripts and favorable background check results
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4G - Separation from District
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NAME |
POSITION |
REASON |
DATE |
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Bev Bare |
Substitute Special Education Assoc. |
Resignation |
March 27, 2018 |
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Anthony Bartel |
Custodian |
Retirement |
May 11, 2018 |
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Brittany Baumfalk |
Lead Teacher @ Kid’s Place |
Resignation |
April 20, 2018 |
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Katie Bowen |
Head High School Girls Basketball |
Resignation |
April 9, 2018 |
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Tabitha Chase |
Food Service Dishwasher |
Resignation |
April 17, 2018 |
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Merrilee Deitchler |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Retirement |
May 11, 2018 |
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Carie Finnegan |
Teacher - 1st Grade |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
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Ridge Fisher |
Summer Mower |
End of 2017 Season |
End of 2017 Mowing Season |
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Thomas Harm |
Head Middle School Boys Track Coach |
Resignation |
April 6, 2018 |
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Melanie Howard |
Middle School Talent Show Sponsor |
Resignation |
May 8, 2018 |
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Jeff Janssen |
Middle School Language Arts, Head Girls Cross Country Coach, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Assistant Girls Track Coach |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
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Ryan Koch |
High School Special Education Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
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Dee McIntyre |
Substitute Nurse |
Resignation |
April 10, 2018 |
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Sarah Madison |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
May 30, 2018 |
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Callie Ohm |
Assistant High School Girls Basketball Coach |
Resignation |
April 11, 2018 |
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Adam Orban |
High School Vocal Music Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
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Jill Orban |
K-2 Music Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
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Kim Payne |
Technology Coordinator |
Resignation |
June 30, 2018 |
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Sarah Phillips |
Special Education Teacher Associate |
Resignation |
May 30, 2018 |
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Tori Pontow |
Child Care Associate @ Kid’s Place |
Resignation |
April 27, 2018 |
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Michael Schneider |
Bus Driver |
Retirement |
May 16, 2018 |
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Mark Stegman |
High School Math Teacher |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
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Kelli Stille |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Termination - No communication re substitute jobs |
May 14, 2018 |
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Carol Stroud |
Substitute Food Service Worker |
Retirement |
May 31, 2018 |
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Abby Taylor |
Teacher - 3rd Grade |
Resignation |
End of 2017-2018 School Year |
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Gary Usher |
Custodian |
Resignation |
April 30, 2018 |
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Andrew Van Slyke |
Summer Mower |
End of 2017 Season |
End of 2017 Mowing Season |
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Angela Vande Voorde |
Custodian |
Resignation |
May 4, 2018 |
4H - Open Enrollments
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NAME |
DISTRICT REQUESTED |
REASON |
DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE |
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Eliana C. |
Treynor Comm. School District |
Kindergarten Student |
Glenwood Comm. School District |
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Kaden C. |
Treynor Comm. School District |
Change in District of Residence |
Glenwood Comm. School District |
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Damon M. |
CAM Comm. School District - Iowa Connections Academy |
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Glenwood Comm. School District |
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Liam S. |
Council Bluffs Comm. School Dist. |
Kindergarten Student |
Glenwood Comm. School District |
4I - Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of April 30, 2018.
4J - Fundraising Requests
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GROUP |
DESCRIPTION |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
DATES |
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FCCLA |
Tip Night Pizza Ranch |
National Leadership Conference |
AMAP |
5/15-6/18/18 |
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FCCLA |
Business Donations for Services |
National Leadership Conference |
AMAP |
5/15-6/18/18 |
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FCCLA |
Bake Sale |
National Leadership Conference |
AMAP |
5/15-6/18/18 |
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Cheerleaders |
Homecoming Window Painting |
State competition expenses, hotel dinner, bows/accessories, year end and coach conf |
$1,000-$2,000 |
9/8-9/30/18 |
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Cheerleaders |
Cheer Seasonal Shirts |
2018-2019 program planned expenses; summer/fall |
$40-$60 |
5/14-5/31/18 |
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Cheerleaders |
Car Wash |
New 2018-2019 season expenses |
$150-$300 |
8/18/2018 |
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Cheerleaders |
Car Wash |
Cheer program signs |
$150-$300 |
7/28/2018 |
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Cheerleaders |
Car Wash |
Homecoming supplies paint, etc |
$150-$300 |
6/23/2018 |
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Softball |
Salad Luncheon |
Overnight stay in Ames, pitching screens/nets |
$2,000 |
6/15/2018 |
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Builders Club |
Lids for Kids |
Cystic Fibrosis |
$500 |
5/16/2018 |
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Glenwood Band |
Fireworks Stand |
SWIHMB students costs |
AMAP |
6/12-7/5/18 |
4K - Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY |
ACTIVITY |
DESTINATION |
DEPARTURE DATE |
RETURN DATE |
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Nancy Wright |
International Literacy Assoc. Conference and Pre-Conference Institute |
Austin, TX |
7/19/2018 |
7/23/2018 |
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Sara Mulligan |
Special Education Conference |
Des Moines, IA |
6/11/2018 |
6/12/2018 |
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Michelle Millar |
Adel Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
4/20/2018 |
4/21/2018 |
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Rebecca Bardsley |
Adel Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
4/20/2018 |
4/21/2018 |
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Kyle Gerdes |
PLTW Training |
Colorado Springs, CO |
6/3/2018 |
6/15/2018 |
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Michael Joyner |
H-10 Golf Tournament |
Carroll, IA |
5/6/2018 |
5/7/2018 |
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Jessica Miller |
Summer Ag Ed Conference |
Ankeny, IA |
6/25/2018 |
6/27/2018 |
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Janis Moore |
State FCCLA Executive Council Meeting |
Des Moines, IA |
6/2/2018 |
6/3/2018 |
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Nicole Mann |
Transfinder Software Training |
Schenectady, NY |
6/4/2018 |
6/10/2018 |
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Julie Laudon |
IPTA 2018 Conference |
Des Moines |
7/15/2018 |
7/18/2018 |
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Jeff Janssen |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/26/2018 |
04/28/2018 |
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Brian Albert |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/26/2018 |
04/28/2018 |
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Mark Starner |
Drake Relays |
Des Moines, IA |
04/26/2018 |
04/28/2018 |
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Mark Starner |
Kansas Relays |
Lawrence, KS |
04/20/2018 |
04/21/2018 |
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Amy Benson |
Girls Soccer Tournament |
Adel, IA |
04/20/2018 |
04/21/2018 |
4L - Grant Requests
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NAME |
PURPOSE |
AMOUNT |
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None |
|
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4M - Curriculm
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CONTENT |
DRAFT/FINAL |
SCHOOL YEAR |
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Marketing |
Final |
2018-2019 |
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Accounting I |
Final |
2018-2019 |
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Accounting II |
Final |
2018-2019 |
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Business Law |
Final |
2018-2019 |
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PLTW Gateway (Grade 7): Design and Modeling |
Draft |
2018-2019 |
|
PLTW Gateway (Grade 8): Robotics and Automation |
Draft |
2018-2019 |
Announcements and Communications
Comments from Public
Karen Beultel spoke and thanked the board for their commitment to the district and the offering of the early retirement even though it may not be acted on this year.
Comments from Board of Education
Theresa shared information about using technology to align the strategic plan and the superintendent evaluation. Theresa also shared another one about CSIP alignment. Michelle shared that the IASB presentation has been submitted.
Legislative Update
Presentations
1. Trail Head Shawn Koehler and Randy Romens presented a proposal for the community. They are asking for 150,000 dollars to partner with them in developing paved trails and increased access and bridges near Lake Park. The entire project is slated to cost 1.2 to 2.2 million dollars. If completed the project will develop the old earth lodge site and be a major trailhead for Glenwood within the city limits as well to other communities.
2.West Elementary Science Presentation Kaitlyn Zogelman, Christie Baker Mary Simms presented to the BOE West Elementary level the new science curriculum. Three programs were highlighted. Amplify (science kits), Mystery Science (online program), EIE grant (Engineering in Elementary) Science Camp was also highlighted as one activity that has been around for several years.
Reports
Building Administrators, Student Services, School Improvement, Activities Director, Kid’s 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 Tentative Graduates
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the 2018 graduates contingent upon completion of all graduation requirements. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
B. Approval to hold Softball Game on Memorial Day 2018
Died for lack of motion.
C. Approval to hold J.V. Football Game on Labor Day 2018
Died for lack of motion.
D. Approval to Purchase Two Busses.
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the purchase of two buses for the total amount of $171,900 ($85,950 each). Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
E. Approval of Bid on Roof Projects for Northeast and West Elementaries
Greg Schultz made a motion to postpone decision until June Board Meeting. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Resolution
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the resolution to transfer funds for athletic safety equipment in the amount $6,000 from the General Fund to the Student Activity Fund. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
G. Approval of Increased Limits and Additional Flood Coverage
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the increased limits of our flood insurance as well as our property as specified for the 2018-2019 school year. The increase is a total of $12,719.50. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
H. Approval to switch from Time Clock Plus to Time Management Systems
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the move to Time Mangaement from Time Clock Plus fpr services and cost savings. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Extension of Milk Contract
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the extension of the contract with Hiland Dairy Foods ad presented with no increase for 2018-2019 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
J. Approval of Extension of Bread Contract
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the extension of the contract with Bimbo Bakeries USA as presented with no increase for the 2018-2019 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
K. Approval of Increase in Adult Meal Prices
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the increase of adult meals as presented for 10 cent increase for 2018-2019 school year. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
L. Approval of AEA Purchasing COOP Contract for 2018-2019
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the AEA Purchasing Coop contract for the 2018-2019 school year. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
M. Approval to Void Retirement Incentive Offer
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve to revoke the early incentive retirement offer for 2018-2019 due to lack of participation in the offer. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
N. Approval of Backpack Program
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Back-Pack Program with the ministerial association. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
O. Approval of Alternative High School Student Handbooks
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the two Alternative School Student Handbooks as presented. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
P. Approval of High School Student Handbook Changes
Greg Schultz made a motion to approve the proposed High school Handbook changes as presented. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
Q. Approval of Proposed Middle School Student Handbook Changes
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the proposed Middle School Handbook changes as proposed. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
R. Approval of Staff Handbooks
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the staff handbook changes as presented. Greg Schultz seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
S. Approval of Educational Service Agreement with Iowa Western
Theresa Romens made a motion to approve the Educational Service Agreement for High School Instructor delivered with Iowa Western. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
T. Approval of Educational Service Agreement with Iowa Western
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Educational Service Agreement for Iowa Western Instructor delivered with Iowa Western. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
U. Approval of Concurrent Enrollment Faculty Agreement
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve Concurrent Enrollment Faculty Agreement with Iowa Western Community College. Theresa Romens seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
V. Date for End of 2017-2018 School Year
Greg Schultz made a motion to move the last day of school for students to May 25, 2018, teachers last day will still be May 30, 2018 in accordance with their contracts. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
W. IASB 2019 Legislative Priorities IASB
Board is to review IASB 2018 Platform for 2019 priorities and bring up to four priority issues to next work session.
Board Input - Future Work Session / Board Meeting Topics
June work session to focus on Board Evaluation
Adjournment
As there was no further business to come before the Board at this time, a motion was made by Michelle Bahr and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:27 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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Curt Becker, Board President Kristi Buman, Board Secretary
