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May 9, 2016 Board Meeting Minutes

Glenwood Community School District
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 p.m. 
High School Media Center
Monday, May 9, 2016
 
Call to Order
President Romens called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon roll call the following Board members responded as being present: President Romens, Dave Blum, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Curt Becker.
Spotlight on Education
None
Friends of Education
None
Consideration of Action on Consent Items
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
4A – Approval of Minutes
Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on April 4, 2016 and the Special Meeting and Work Session on April 18, 2016.
4B – Approval of Agenda
4C – Approval of Board Policies
Second Reading Approvals
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
None
 
First Reading Approvals
POLICY #
DESCRIPTION
202.1
Code of Ethics of the Board of Directors
202.2
President of the Board
202.3
Vice President of the Board
202.4
Secretary and Treasurer of the Board
202.5
Individual Board Members
203.1
Development of Policy
203.2
Adoption of Policy
203.3
Review and Revision of Policy
203.4
Dissemination of Policy
203.5
Administration in Absence of Policy
203.6
Development, Monitoring and Enforcement of Administrative Regulations
203.7
Standing Committees of the Board
203.8
Temporary Committees of the Board
603.1R
Curriculum Regulations for Glenwood Community School District
4E – New Hires
NAME
POSITION
SALARY
Duane Boege
Building Custodian
$10.62 per hour
Stepheni Bomer
Health Aide
$9.21 per hour (2016-17)
Ridge Fisher
Summer Mower / Grounds Maintenance
$9.62 per hour
Kathryn Johnson
Business / Marketing
$38,791 - Contingent upon review of official transcripts and favorable background check results.
Julie Mendenhall
Substitute Food Service Worker
$9.27 per hour
Jennifer Mills
Substitute Bus Associate & Type II Driver
$11,49 per hour / $31.36 per rt.
Dawn Moulton
Substitute Associate
$9.98 per hour
Rob Radford
Assistant Baseball Coach
$3,500
Dominic Robertson
Seasonal Summer Mowing/Grounds Maintenance
$9.62 per hour
Elizabeth Rosser
West Elementary Media Associate
$9.21 per hour (2016-17)
Mark Starner
Assistant Softball Coach
$3,500
Brianna Van Ness
Assistant Softball Coach
$3,500
Brooke Vander Voort
1st Grade Teacher & Head Volleyball Coach
$38,791 (Teaching) & $5,250 (Coaching) - Contingent upon review of official transcripts and favorable background check results.
4F - Transfers
NAME
FROM/TO
WAGE
Chase Carter
From Bus Associate to Substitute Bus Associate
No Change
Dennis Hagymasi
From Building Custodian to Lead Custodian
$11.62 per hour
Michelle Millar
From 1st Grade to West Elementary Guidance Counselor
No Change
Meg Schroeder
From .60 FTE Title I to 1.0 FTE Title I
$60,891
Kurt Schulz
From Assistant Baseball Coach to Head Baseball Coach
$5,250
Kylee Stanton
From Assistant Softball Coach to Head Softball Coach
$5,250
4G – Separation from District
Jeannie Bates
West Elementary Counselor
Retirement
End of 2015-2016 SY
Susan Biggs
Substitute Food Service Worker
Quit
April 26, 2016
Dave Blum
Board of Education Vice-President
Resignation
After adjournment of the May 9, 2016 Board Meeting
Amelia Fritz
Bus Associate
Resignation
May 3, 2016
Caitlynn Giese- Wooten
Substitute Food Service Worker
Quit
April 26, 2016
Wendy Lausen
7th-8th Grade Financial Literacy
Resignation
End of 2015-2016 SY
Daniel Leu
Seasonal Summer Mower/Grounds Maintenance
Seasonal Position.  Not Returning.
April 27, 2016
Ryan Leu
Seasonal Summer Mower/Grounds Maintenance
Seasonal Position.  Not Returning.
April 27, 2016
Heather Magnuson
Lead Teacher at Kid’s Place
Resignation
May 20, 2016
Kurt Schulz
Assistant Baseball Coach
Resignation to Accept Head Baseball Coaching Position
April 23, 2016
Jill Severn
General Education Teacher Associate
Resignation
May 20, 2016
Kylee Stanton
Assistant Softball Coach
Resignation to Accept Head Softball Coaching Position
April 22, 2016
4H – Open Enrollments
NAME
DISTRICT REQUESTED
REASON
Jackson A.
Iowa Connections Academy
None listed
Cade H.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence
Lane H.
Glenwood Community School District
Change in District of Residence
Stella H.
Glenwood Community School District
Kindergarten Student
Quinn L.
Glenwood Community School District
Kindergarten Student
Amara O.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence
Quill O.
Lewis Central Community School District
Change in District of Residence
Jordyn S.
Glenwood Community School District
Kindergarten Student
Israel V.
Glenwood Community School District
Kindergarten Student
4I – Approval of Financial Reports
Approval of bills and financial reports as of April 30, 2016.
4J – Fundraiser Requests
GROUP
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE
AMOUNT
DATES
Softball
Salad Luncheon
replace equipment and overnight stay in Ankeny
$1,500
6/10/2016
Softball
Softball Camp
replace equipment and overnight stay in Ankeny
$500
5/14/2016
Cheerleaders
RAGBRI Showers
2016-2017 expenses and inventory
$600-$1200
7/22-7/23/16
Cheerleaders
Lil Rams Cheer Camp
2016-2017 expenses and inventory
$600-$1000
2/3/2017
Cheerleaders
Homecoming Window Painting
2016-2017 expenses, state comp, accessories, banquet
$800-$1600
9/11-10/2/16
Cheerleaders
homecoming car window painting
2016-2017 expenses, state comp, accessories, banquet
$100-$150
9/14-9/22/16
Builder's Club
Lids for Kids
cystic fibrosis foundation
$400-$500
5/11/2016
FCCLA
Pizza Ranch Tip Night
National Leadership Conf
AMAP
June
FCCLA
Auction Concessions
National Leadership Conf
AMAP
June
FCCLA
Bake Sales
National Leadership Conf
AMAP
June
FCCLA
Panera Night
National Leadership Conf
AMAP
June
FCCLA
Business Donations
National Leadership Conf
AMAP
June
Vocal Music
Deli International
registrations, costumes, equipment, lodging
$6000+
8/30-9/13/16
4K - Out of State and Overnight Travel
ACTIVITY
DATE(S)
 
DESTINATION
REQUESTED BY
SNA Conference and Managers
Update
6/13/2016
6/16/2016
Coralville Iowa
Terry Marlow
SNA Conference and Managers Update
 
6/13/2016
 
6/16/2016
 
Coralville Iowa
 
Ann Kastrup
National FFA Leadership Conference
 
10/19/2016
 
10/22/2016
 
Indianapolis, IN
 
Jessica Miller
Risky Business XXIX
10/30/2016
10/31/2016
Des Moines, IA
Elizabeth Huggins
 
4L – Grant Requests
None
Announcements and Communications Comments from Public
None
Comments from Board
Due to the threat of bad weather the Board postponed their report regarding progress on Board Goals; Student Achievement, Activities, Community Partnerships and Career Exploration to the May 23rd Board Work Session.
Presentations – Recognition of Board Members
Vice President Dave Blum was recognized for his time on the Board.
The Board was recognized at this time in honor of School Board Appreciation Month. Dave Blum leaves at this time.
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 Milk Bid
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the milk bid from Hiland Dairy for the 2016-2017 school year.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried
B. Approval to Extend Bread Contract with Pan-O-Gold
Curt Becker made a motion to approve to extend the bread contract with Pan-O-Gold for the 2016-2017 school year.  Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
C. Approval of AEA Purchasing Agreement for 2016-2017 School Year
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the AEA Purchasing Agreement for the 2016-2017 School Year.  Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
D. Approval of Non-Union Classified Wages for 2016-2017
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve a 3.5% total package increase for non-union classified staff. Curt Becker seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
E. Approval of Lease Agreement with Counsel
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the equipment lease agreement with Counsel for the district’s copiers/printers.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
F. Approval of Addendum to Contract with Spiral Communications
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Addendum to the Contract with Spiral Communications.  Discussion was had and the Board asked for clarification regarding the amount listed on the Addendum.  This Item will be tabled until the May 23rd Board Work Session.
H. Approval of Special Education Coordinator Contract
Motion by Michelle Bahr to approve the Special Education Coordinator contract. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
I. Approval of Agreement with Food Bank for the Heartland
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Agreement with Food Bank for the Heartland. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
J. Approval of Curriculum:
i.  Aerospace Engineering
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Aerospace Engineering curriculum. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
ii.  Behavioral Science
Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Behavioral Science curriculum. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
iii)  Career & Technical Education
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the Career & Technical Education curriculum. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
iv)  Economics
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the Economics curriculum. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
K. Approval of quote from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the quote from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in the total
amount of $97,780.12 for History/American Government materials. Curt Becker seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
L. Approval of quote from Carnegie Learning
Curt Becker made a motion to approve the quote from Carnegie Learning in the total amount of
$120,799.92 for Math materials. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
M. Approval of quote from McGraw-Hill
Curt Becker madea motion to approve the quote from McGraw-Hill in the total amount of
$19,045.78 for Economics & Behavioral Science materials. Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
N. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Western
Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the MOU with Iowa Western Community College for Concurrent Enrollment Courses – High School Instructor delivered for the 2016-2017 school year.  Ann Staiert seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”.  Motion carried.
O. Appointment of Interim Board Member
Curt Becker made a motion to appoint Greg Schultz as the Interim Board Member to complete Dave Blum’s term on the Board. 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 Curt Becker and seconded by Ann Staiert to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.
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