Proud Past, Successful Present, Growing Future
Devin Embray - Superintendent Kristi Buman - Director of Finance
103 Central, Suite 300 * Glenwood, IA 51534 * 712-527-9034 * Fax 712-527-4287
May 5, 2017
To: All School Board Members Voting Order:
Greg Schultz - At-Large ‘17
From: Devin Embray, Superintendent Michelle Bahr - At-Large ‘17
Ann Staiert - At-Large ‘17
Curt Becker - At-Large ‘19
Theresa Romens - At-Large ‘19
Re: Board of Education Appreciation Reception - Monday, May 8, 2017 - 6:30 p.m.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street
May Regular Meeting - Monday, May 8, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.
Glenwood Community High School Media Center - 504 East Sharp Street
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A. Call to Order
2. PRESENTATION - Jillian Finnegan will present a check to Hannah DeLashmutt for money raised from the Hope for Hannah fundraising events.
3. SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
A. Abbey Hunt
4. FRIENDS OF EDUCATION
A. Diane Bruce
5. CONSIDERATION OF ACTION ON CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Regular Board Meeting - April 10, 2017
2. Special Meeting & Board Work Session - April 24, 2017
B. Approval of Agenda
C. Approval of Board Policies - Second Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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407.1
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Staff Personnel Use of District Credit Cards
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407.2
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Staff Personnel Use of Cell Phones
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407.2AF
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Staff Personnel Use of Cell Phones Acceptance Form
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408.1
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Staff Personnel Conflicts of Interest
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408.2
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Nepotism
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408.3
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Gifts to Staff Personnel
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408.4
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Political Activities of Staff Personnel
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409.1
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Staff Personnel Records
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409.1R
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Staff Personnel Records Regulations
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409.2
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Background Checks on Employees and Volunteers
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500.16
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Truancy
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500.16E1
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Letter to Parent/Guardian(s) Regarding Attendance
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500.16E2
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GCSD Attendance Cooperation Agreement
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500.16E3
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Compulsory Attendance Mediation Contract (Exhibit 3)
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D. Approval of Board Policies - First Readings
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POLICY #
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DESCRIPTION
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500.1
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Student Enrollment in District
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500.2
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Student Residency Status
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500.3
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Homeless Youth Enrollment in District
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500.4
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Student Transfer into and out of District
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500.5
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Open Enrollment Procedures as a Sending District
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500.6
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Open Enrollment Procedures as a Receiving District
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500.7
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Open Enrollment Procedures as an Alternative Receiving District
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500.8
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Shared Time / Dual Enrolled Students
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500.9
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Home School Assistance Program / Competent Private Instruction Options
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500.10
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Student Attendance
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500.10R
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Student Attendance Regulations
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500.11
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Compulsory Attendance
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500.13
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Student Attendance Records
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500.14
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Insufficient Classroom Space
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500.15
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Class Size Class Grouping
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E. New Hires
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NAME
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POSITION
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SALARY
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Kyle Gerdes
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Teacher (High School Science / PLTW)
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$41,716 - Contingent upon completion of all requirements & favorable background check results.
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Andrew Van Slyke
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Seasonal (Summer) Grounds Maintenance
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$9.90 per hour
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Chris Visser
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Audio Visual Tech (Video Board)
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F, T ransfers
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NAME
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FROM / TO
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WAGE
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Abby Bowden
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From Substitute Teacher to Full Time Teacher (3rd Grade)
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$38,866 - Contingent upon receipt of official transcripts
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Ryan Koch
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From MS SpEd Level II/III - BD Teacher to HS SpEd Level I Teacher
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No Change
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Brad Shain
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From .6 FTE Teacher to 1.0 FTE Teacher (Special Education Level II/III)
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$41,716
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Jenny Stortenbecker
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From Substitute Special Educ. Teacher Assoc. to Substitute Teacher
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$140 per day
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NAME
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POSITION
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REASON
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DATE
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Brian Albert
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Middle School Assistant Football Coach
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Connie Cain
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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April 4, 2017
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Ruth Congdon
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Dance Team Co-Sponsor
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Julie Gompert
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Substitute Special Education Teacher Associate
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Resignation
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April 3, 2017
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Julie Hengstenberg
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K-2 Special Education Level II/III - BD Teacher
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Timothy Pomerenke
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High School Building Custodian
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Resignation
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May 1, 2017
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Elizabeth Rosser
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West Elementary Media Associate
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Lisa Shelton
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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April 20, 2017
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Emily Spears
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5th Grade Teacher
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Brooke Vander Voort
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1st Grade Teacher
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Resignation
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End of the 2016-17 SY
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Brian West
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Substitute Teacher
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Resignation
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April 24, 2017
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Andrea Zielstra
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Mentoring with Heart Coordinator
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Resignation
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May 31, 2017
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NAME
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DISTRICT REQUESTED
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REASON
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DISTRICT OF RESIDENCE
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Jude B.
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Council Bluffs
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Kindergarten Student
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Glenwood
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Leighton C.
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Lewis Central
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Kindergarten Student- Sibling attends Lewis Central
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Glenwood
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Jack D.
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Glenwood
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Remain after Move
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East Mills
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Joah D.
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Glenwood
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Remain after Move
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East Mills
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Gabriel D.
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Lewis Central
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Kindergarten Student
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Glenwood
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Peyton G.
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Red Oak
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Kindergarten Student
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Glenwood
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Harley R.
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Council Bluffs
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood
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Lillian S.
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Council Bluffs
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Change in District of Residence
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Glenwood
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I. Approval of Financial Reports
A. Approval of Bills - Director Staiert will have reviewed the bills
1. Approval of Additional Bills
1. Estimated Line Item Budget Report
2. General Ledger Balance Report
J. Fundraising Requests
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GROUP
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DESCRIPTION
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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DATES
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FCCLA
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Garage and Bake Sale
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help cover costs for National Conference
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AMAP
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6/1-6/27/17
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Cheerleaders
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free will donations
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Relay for Life
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AMAP
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4/23-6/10/17
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Cheerleaders
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Lil Rams Cheer Camp
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2017-2018 Program expenses, state cheer team meal and hotel
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AMAP
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9/15/2017
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Cheerleaders
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Homecoming Window Painting
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2017-2018 season expenses: year end tryouts and banquet, supplies
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AMAP
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9/16-10/8/17
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High School Vocal
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Club's Choice
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purchase new equipment
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$4,000
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9/5-9/19/17
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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cheer gear shirts and shorts for individuals
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$100-$200
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6/24/2017
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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cheer gear shirts and shorts for individuals
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$100-$200
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7/19/2017
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Cheerleaders
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Car Wash
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cheer gear shirts and shorts for individuals
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$100-$200
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9/19/2017
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Cheerleaders
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cheer camp shirts
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summer cheer camp
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$40-$64
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5/15-5/31/17
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Builder's Club
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Lids for Kids Cystic Fibrosis
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donation to cystic fibrosis
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$200-$300
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5/10/2017
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FCCLA
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Business Donations
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raise funds for national conference
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AMAP
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5/10-6/27/17
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Lg Group Speech
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Free Will Donation - Fine Arts Night
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buy scripts and extra supplies and equipment
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AMAP
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5/9/2017
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K. Out of State and Overnight Travel
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REQUESTED BY
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ACTIVITY
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DESTINATION
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DEPARTURE DATE
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RETURN DATE
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Terry Marlow
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School Nutrition
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Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn Conference Center
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6/12/2017
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6/15/2017
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Ann Kastrup
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School Nutrition
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Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn Conference Center
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6/12/2017
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6/15/2017
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Jeff Janssen
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Iowa High School Athletic Association
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Des Moines
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5/18/2017
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5/20/2017
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and the Iowa Girls Athletic Union
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L. Grant Requests
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NAME
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PURPOSE
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AMOUNT
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None
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6. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Comments from Public
B. Comments from Board of Education
C. Legislative Update
1. Legislative Forums Schedule
2. Legislative Contacts
3. Future Ready Iowa Alliance Update - Michelle
D. Presentations
1. Storyteller Communication Presentation - 5 minutes
2. Bill Jacobitz and Beth Burgess - 5 minutes each
7. REPORTS
A. Building Administrator Reports
1. High School
8. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Approval of 2017 Tentative Graduates Motion
I am seeking approval of the 2017 Tentative Graduates, contingent upon Completion of all requirements.
B. Approval of Backpack Program
I am seeking approval to participate in the Backpack Program for the 2017-2018 school year.
I am seeking approval of the Communications Contract for the 2017-2018 year.
D. Approval of Agreement with Shred-it Motion
I am seeking approval of the Agreement with Shred-it in the amount of $200 for on-site shredding.
Community College for Concurrent Enrollment courses
I am seeking approval of the Memorandums of Understanding with IWCC for Concurrent Courses taught by an approved High School Instructor, and for Concurrent Courses taught by and IWCC Instructor at Iowa Western Community College.
I am seeking approval of the Cooperative Agreement with UNI to host student teaching and other educational experiences.
I am seeking approval of the Student Teaching Agreement with Bellevue University.
H. Approval of Agreement of Service and Addendum with Timberline Billing Service LLC
I am seeking approval of the Agreement of Service and Addendum for assisting the school district as a Medicaid provider in accessing Medicaid Reimbursement for covered services.
I. Approval of bid for Type II Vehicle
I am seeking approval for the purchase of one Type II Vehicle, per Mr. Greenwood's Bids from Edward’s Chevrolet and McMullen Ford. Mr. Greenwood is recommending the bid from McMullen Ford in the bid amount of $37,507.56 for a new 2017 Ford Transit Van.
I am seeking approval of the AEA Purchasing agreement.
Once the Board has had discussion on this policy, I am seeking approval as a first read. This policy is now a mandated policy from the State. We have to have a policy on negative food balances.
10. ADJOURNMENT Motion
Upcoming Meetings & Events:
Staff Appreciation - Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Time TBD - High School Cafeteria
Retirement Reception - Wednesday, May 17, 2017
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - High School Cafeteria
Baccalaureate - Wednesday, May 17, 2017
7:00 p.m. - High School Auditorium
Graduation - Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 2:00 p.m.
Please meet in Auxiliary Gym at 1:45 p.m.
Board Work Session - Monday, May 22, 2017 - 6:00 p.m.