November 10, 2014 Board Meeting

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors 7:00 P.M.

 

Call to Order

President Romens called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

 

The following Board members were present:  President Romens, Ann Staiert, Michelle Bahr and Craig Patzer.  Dave Blum arrived at 7:30 p.m.

 

Pat Staebell was recognized for receiving the Gregg Young Chevrolet Award.

 

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Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the consent agenda including items 4A through 4L with board policies 604.12 and 702.3 pulled out. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve board policy 604.12 with proposed changes.  Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Minutes were approved from the regular meeting on October 13, 2014 and the special meeting and work session on October 27, 2014.

Second Reading Approvals:

First Reading Approvals:

 

4F – Transfers

4H – Open Enrollments

4I – Approval of Financial Reports

Financial reports as of September 30, 2014 were approved.

4K – Overnight Travel Requests

4L – Grant Requests

 

Announcements and Communications Comments from Public

This time is reserved for patrons and Board members to speak to items not on the agenda and to request to speak to any items on the current agenda. There were no comments from the public.

 

The board spoke about a finance meeting they attended. The IASB State Convention is November 19-20, 2014. The GEA proposal is on the agenda for the November 24, 2014 work session. December 1, 2014 is the tentative date for the Board Social. The Alternative School Dinner will be held December 16, 2014 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Progressive Learning Center.

 

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Building Administrators, Activities Director, Kids Place Director, Technology Director, Food Service Director, Print Shop and School Improvement reported on their respective buildings or areas of assignment.

 

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A. Approval of Approximately $8,000,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the consideration of sealed bids opened and reviewed by the Superintendent of Schools, Secretary of the Board, and the Financial Advisor, as well as approval of a Resolution Directing the Sale of approximately $6,925,000 in General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion.  A roll call vote showed all in favor of the motion. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the Continuing Disclosure Certificate in connection with the issuance of the

$6,925,000 General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2015.  Dave Blum seconded the motion.  All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Michelle Bahr made a motion to approve the SBRC Application for Open Enrolled Out Students for modified supplemental aid in the amount of $189,751. Craig Patzer seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Craig Patzer made a motion to approve the lease agreement between the City of Glenwood and the Glenwood Community School District for land owned by the district for use by the city to construct an Aquatics Center. Ann Staiert seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.

Ann Staiert made a motion to approve the lease agreement between the City of Glenwood and the Glenwood Community School District for use of the Aquatics Center once constructed. Michelle Bahr seconded the motion. All voted “aye”. Motion carried.